Standard Horizon 190i question

pcmc · 05-16-2012, 08:58 PM

Hello,
I bought a SH190i and Bizar chip for Winni, tried it out, and found the boat icon travels off the screen instead of remaining stationary(like a car gps) and the screen progressing to show forward movement. It is nessesary to manually forward the screen with the toggle button in order to keep the icon in view so you can watch where you are on the screen and view the hazards, ect...

I haven't called the dealer or SH yet, wanted to run it by here first.

Does anyone know how to adjust the settings to reverse this, so the screen will scroll automatically to show movement, and the boat icon will remain at the bottom of the screen? I did try to adjust this in the settings, but have failed so far.

I appreciate all suggestions and you taking the time to help.

Peter

codeman671 · 05-17-2012, 11:27 AM

I think it is just something simple like the back or exit button. Mine has done that before.

JerseyGuy · 05-17-2012, 11:42 AM

I have a CP180i. This is cut and pasted from the online manual:

3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home Mode

Cursor Mode
When the cursor is shown on the Chart Page, the chart plotter is in Cursor Mode.
In Cursor Mode the position of the vessel will not stay in the center of the page and will move right off the edge of the screen (as your boat moves). Cursor Mode allows you to pan around and look at areas on the chart. In this mode you can also create Marks, Routes, measure distance and bearings from your current position.

Home Mode
When the ship icon is shown on the Chart Page (cursor is not shown) you are in Home Mode. Now as the ship moves through the water the vessel’s position will be kept in the center of the display.
NOTE
To change from Cursor Mode to Home Mode press [CLR].

I hope this helps.

Greene's Basin Girl · 05-17-2012, 11:51 AM

I am glad you are answering the question about the Standard Horizon 190i. I am planning on ordering one today and was second questioning myself because I thought there might be a problem with the Standard Horizon chart plotters. I am thinking of getting a combo with a fish finder and I was wondering what your thoughts are on that? We don't fish much, but we think it might be nice to have it. Also I am wondering where the best place is to purchase one?

codeman671 · 05-17-2012, 12:09 PM

Ebay has the CP180 with external antenna for $399 right now. Depending on whether or not something would be overhead such a as hardtop or bimini an external antenna may be a better choice.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Hor...item35bc3cd6ad

I have the CP180I in one of my boats and I love the functionality, however sometimes I have blips in signal.

I have had the CP155C and CP175C in the past as well.

JerseyGuy · 05-17-2012, 03:21 PM

I have a SeaRay 225 Weekender with the GPS mounted on the dash. I've never had a problem finding the satellites with the internal antenna.

I've looked into adding the fishfinder and it's a bit pricey for the extra pieces. I'd still like to have it even though I don't fish off of the SeaRay. I mostly use a 14'-6" aluminum, 35 HP fishing boat with a humminbird GPS/fishfinder. I can get into rocky areas for smallmouth bass with noworries on the little boat.

pcmc · 05-17-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green's Basin Girl

I am glad you are answering the question about the Standard Horizon 190i. I am planning on ordering one today and was second questioning myself because I thought there might be a problem with the Standard Horizon chart plotters. I am thinking of getting a combo with a fish finder and I was wondering what your thoughts are on that? We don't fish much, but we think it might be nice to have it. Also I am wondering where the best place is to purchase one?

We bought ours from Gillan Marine in Alton Bay. Wasn't the rock bottom prices found on the internet, but was reasonable and I had it right then and there. I also found with the internet, people never had the exact same serial/ model # for the Winni Bizer chip, close but always a number or letter different or missing. So I figured if I buy local I know I will get the correct chip. To me that was worth a few extra dollars.
We did have a problem with the unit right out of the box, where the unit would not start or turn on. Gillan replaced the unit promptly. (priceless...thankyou Gillan!)
We passed on the fish finder only because we don't fish so we opted to save some money there.
Being brand spanking new to boating and only three small adventures with the boat, so far I like the 190i, it will be fantastic when I can get the settings customized....I can't wait!

ps I haven't experienced any issues regarding finding satellites with the units factory internal antena. By the time I'm ready to motor away its waiting for me.

codeman671 · 05-18-2012, 09:03 PM

Thegpsstore.com has the cp190i for $485 plus shipping, $491 total. Best deal I have seen.

pcmc · 05-19-2012, 08:55 PM

Thankyou for the help!
By pressing the CLR button fixed it, worked like a charm.

Peter

JerseyGuy · 05-21-2012, 12:11 PM

You are quite welcome. Glad to hear you got it figured out.

One other thing. If you ever upgrade your C-MAP cartridge for your Standard Horizon chart plotter, don't make the dumb mistake that I did. I bought a
cartridge from Overtons that was on a SD chip rather than a C-Card.

The SD chip is thin and square with a clipped corner and the C-Card is rectangular and thicker. They both have the same data but are physically incompatible. Standard Horizon used the C-Card format. Jeppesen ended up helping me out.

pcmc · 05-17-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyGuy

I have a CP180i. This is cut and pasted from the online manual:

3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home Mode

Cursor Mode
When the cursor is shown on the Chart Page, the chart plotter is in Cursor Mode.
In Cursor Mode the position of the vessel will not stay in the center of the page and will move right off the edge of the screen (as your boat moves). Cursor Mode allows you to pan around and look at areas on the chart. In this mode you can also create Marks, Routes, measure distance and bearings from your current position.

Home Mode
When the ship icon is shown on the Chart Page (cursor is not shown) you are in Home Mode. Now as the ship moves through the water the vessel’s position will be kept in the center of the display.
NOTE
To change from Cursor Mode to Home Mode press [CLR].

I hope this helps.

Thankyou, I figured it was something simple, I just haven't been able to conqure the right function yet. I will give this a try.
Peter

05-16-2012, 08:58 PM	#1
pcmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 211 Thanked 106 Times in 73 Posts	Standard Horizon 190i question Hello, I bought a SH190i and Bizar chip for Winni, tried it out, and found the boat icon travels off the screen instead of remaining stationary(like a car gps) and the screen progressing to show forward movement. It is nessesary to manually forward the screen with the toggle button in order to keep the icon in view so you can watch where you are on the screen and view the hazards, ect... I haven't called the dealer or SH yet, wanted to run it by here first. Does anyone know how to adjust the settings to reverse this, so the screen will scroll automatically to show movement, and the boat icon will remain at the bottom of the screen? I did try to adjust this in the settings, but have failed so far. I appreciate all suggestions and you taking the time to help. Peter

05-17-2012, 11:42 AM	#3
JerseyGuy Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lebanon, NJ & Laconia, NH Posts: 27 Thanks: 31 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Cursor Vs. Home Mode I have a CP180i. This is cut and pasted from the online manual: 3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home Mode Cursor Mode When the cursor is shown on the Chart Page, the chart plotter is in Cursor Mode. In Cursor Mode the position of the vessel will not stay in the center of the page and will move right off the edge of the screen (as your boat moves). Cursor Mode allows you to pan around and look at areas on the chart. In this mode you can also create Marks, Routes, measure distance and bearings from your current position. Home Mode When the ship icon is shown on the Chart Page (cursor is not shown) you are in Home Mode. Now as the ship moves through the water the vessel’s position will be kept in the center of the display. NOTE To change from Cursor Mode to Home Mode press [CLR]. I hope this helps.

05-17-2012, 03:21 PM	#6
JerseyGuy Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lebanon, NJ & Laconia, NH Posts: 27 Thanks: 31 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	CP180i I have a SeaRay 225 Weekender with the GPS mounted on the dash. I've never had a problem finding the satellites with the internal antenna. I've looked into adding the fishfinder and it's a bit pricey for the extra pieces. I'd still like to have it even though I don't fish off of the SeaRay. I mostly use a 14'-6" aluminum, 35 HP fishing boat with a humminbird GPS/fishfinder. I can get into rocky areas for smallmouth bass with noworries on the little boat.

05-17-2012, 11:27 AM	#2
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	I think it is just something simple like the back or exit button. Mine has done that before.

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05-17-2012, 11:51 AM	#4
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I am glad you are answering the question about the Standard Horizon 190i. I am planning on ordering one today and was second questioning myself because I thought there might be a problem with the Standard Horizon chart plotters. I am thinking of getting a combo with a fish finder and I was wondering what your thoughts are on that? We don't fish much, but we think it might be nice to have it. Also I am wondering where the best place is to purchase one?

05-17-2012, 12:09 PM	#5
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	Ebay has the CP180 with external antenna for $399 right now. Depending on whether or not something would be overhead such a as hardtop or bimini an external antenna may be a better choice. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Hor...item35bc3cd6ad I have the CP180I in one of my boats and I love the functionality, however sometimes I have blips in signal. I have had the CP155C and CP175C in the past as well.

05-18-2012, 09:03 PM	#8
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	Thegpsstore.com has the cp190i for $485 plus shipping, $491 total. Best deal I have seen.

05-19-2012, 08:55 PM	#9
pcmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 211 Thanked 106 Times in 73 Posts	Thankyou for the help! By pressing the CLR button fixed it, worked like a charm. Peter

05-21-2012, 12:11 PM	#10
JerseyGuy Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lebanon, NJ & Laconia, NH Posts: 27 Thanks: 31 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	You are quite welcome. Glad to hear you got it figured out. One other thing. If you ever upgrade your C-MAP cartridge for your Standard Horizon chart plotter, don't make the dumb mistake that I did. I bought a cartridge from Overtons that was on a SD chip rather than a C-Card. The SD chip is thin and square with a clipped corner and the C-Card is rectangular and thicker. They both have the same data but are physically incompatible. Standard Horizon used the C-Card format. Jeppesen ended up helping me out.