Note:From time to time, ONWA introduces new features and finds ways on how to improve the functions of your GPS Plotters. This firmware update will improve the performance of your GPS Plotter. Please read the following instructions carefully before doing the firmware update.
Latest Firmware Version: 16.06.14
Before we get started, please read the firmware updating procedure by clicking the link below:
Firmware Update Procedure
Firmware Update Procedure
To start your download, please click the link below:
Download
KP-1299 06/14/2016 update
Tips about your Plotter:
A) It is advised to switch off the unit when changing the C-MAP card.
B) It is advised to save all user data (waypoint, route etc.) before upgrade by copying them into a SD card.
Go to MAIN MENU-> Data -> Data out. After upgrade you can copy them back to the unit.
Go to MAIN MENU-> Data -> Data in.
C) For the 99A series (KP6299A, KP8299A & KP1299A):
Please switch “ON” the AIS screen after upgrade, MAIN MENU->Setup->AIS screen->”ON”.
Please turn “ON” AIS TX after upgrade, MENU-AIS->AIS TX-> “ON”.
Please check the own ship MMSI on the first row of AIS detial list, MENU-AIS->AIS detail list. If the MMSI is all “0” please re-enter the MMSI from AIS SET UP screen.
To enter the AIS SET UP screen:
i. Switch off the unit.
ii. Switch on the unit again.
iii. Press and hold [MENU] + [ESC] at the same time when you see the WARNING page.
iv. Then enter the AIS SET UP screen, choose “READ” to read the AIS data.
v. If the “Read fail! Try again” message appears, please change AIS model to “2” and choose “READ” again to read AIS data.
You can also study this link from youtube for detail : http://youtu.be/ievl784z6HM.
What’s new:
In this firmware version, the following features are added to your plotter:
Add decimal number to Depth value when in dual screen mode
( Plotter / Fish finder) Remark : when the value is over 100, the decimal number is disappear)
Enlarged the Depth value display size in fish finder screen
Replace long press MENU key to activate Track on/off by Screen Ratio setting when in dual screen mode.
Remark: Please remove the previous integrate 623 smoothing to Chinese Simplified due to instability.
*Please read the instruction carefully before update.
**The update action is not reversible.
***For KPXX99A/B please turn on AIS screen in SETUP menu.