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Summary of Contents for GPSMAP 12 3 Series

Page 1: ...GPSMAP OWNER SMANUAL 12x3 9x3 7x3 ...

Page 2: ... trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license CZone is a trademark of Power Products LLC Color Thermal Vision is a trademark of FLIR Systems Inc FLIR and MSX are registered trademarks of FLIR Systems Inc HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC M...

Page 3: ...ys 14 Resetting the Station Layouts 14 Presets 14 Managing Presets 14 Saving a New Preset 14 Controlling the Chartplotter 15 Voice Control 15 Changing the Voice Control Language 15 Supported Headsets 15 Pairing a Wireless Headset with a Garmin Chartplotter 15 Using a Wireless Headset with a Garmin Chartplotter 15 Chartplotter Voice Commands 16 GRID Remote Control 18 Pairing the GRID Device with th...

Page 4: ...ist of AIS and MARPA Threats 34 AIS Aids to Navigation 35 AIS Distress Signals 36 Turning Off AIS Reception 36 Chart Menu 37 Chart Layers 37 Chart Settings 41 Fish Eye 3D Settings 41 Supported Maps 42 Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping 42 Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature 42 Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map 43 Garmin Quickdraw Community 43 Connecti...

Page 5: ...ries 58 Creating a Boundary 59 Converting a Route to a Boundary 59 Converting a Track to a Boundary 59 Editing a Boundary 59 Linking a Boundary to a SmartMode Layout 59 Setting a Boundary Alarm 59 Disabling all Boundary Alarms 59 Deleting a Boundary 60 Deleting All Saved Waypoints Tracks Routes and Boundaries 60 Sailing Features 60 Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing Features 60 Sail Racing 60 Sta...

Page 6: ... Appearance Settings 92 LiveScope and Perspective Layout Settings 92 LiveScope and Perspective Transducer Installation Settings 92 Radar 93 Radar Interpretation 93 Radar Overlay 93 Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment 94 Transmitting Radar Signals 94 Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals 94 Setting Up the Timed Transmit Mode 94 Enabling and Adjusting a Radar No Transmit Zone 94 Adjusting th...

Page 7: ...hanging the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Action Keys 109 Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software 110 Yamaha Autopilot 110 Yamaha Autopilot Screen 111 Yamaha Autopilot Overlay Bar 112 Force Trolling Motor Control 112 Connecting to a Trolling Motor 112 Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens 113 Trolling Motor Control Bar 113 Trolling Motor Settings 114 Assi...

Page 8: ...ng inReach Messages 128 Sending an inReach Preset Message 129 Replying to an inReach Message 129 Digital Switching 129 Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page 129 Garmin Boat Switch 129 Configuring the Garmin Boat Switch Device 129 Using the Bilge Pump Switches 131 Using Dimmable Lights 131 Controlling Third Party Equipment Installed on Your Boat 132 Power Pole Anchor System 132 Enabling the P...

Page 9: ...iriusXM Subscription 146 Customizing the Channel Guide 146 Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List 146 Parental Controls 146 Setting the Device Name 147 Updating the Media Player Software 147 SiriusXM Weather 147 SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription Requirements 147 Weather Data Broadcasts 148 Weather Warnings and Weather Bulletins 148 Viewing Precipitation Information 148 Storm Cell and Ligh...

Page 10: ...on 164 System Settings 164 Sounds and Display Settings 164 GPS Settings 165 Station Settings 165 Viewing System Software Information 165 Viewing E label Regulatory and Compliance Information 165 Preferences Settings 166 Units Settings 166 Navigation Settings 166 Communications Settings 169 Viewing Connected Devices 169 NMEA 0183 Settings 169 NMEA 2000 Settings 170 Garmin Marine Network 170 Setting...

Page 11: ...Copying Screenshots to a Computer 183 Troubleshooting 183 My device will not acquire GPS signals 183 My device will not turn on or keeps turning off 184 My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location 184 Contacting Garmin Support 184 Specifications 185 GPSMAP 7x3 Specifications 185 GPSMAP 9x3 Specifications 186 GPSMAP 12x3 Specifications 187 Sonar Models Specifications 188 NMEA 2000 P...

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Page 13: ...ng to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage personal injury or death NOTE Not all features are available on all models The Garmin website at support garmin com presents up to date information about your product The support pages will provide answers to frequently asked support questions and you can download software and chart updates There is also contact information to Ga...

Page 14: ...ound screw CVBS IN Composite video in SONAR 12 pin transducer Not available on all models USB Micro USB for compatible Garmin card reader1 NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network 2 microSD memory card slots 32 GB max 1 Only compatible Garmin card readers recommended Third party card readers are not guaranteed to be fully compatible 2 Introduction ...

Page 15: ...rmin Marine Network NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network J1939 Engine or J1939 network 2 microSD memory card slots 32 GB max Using the Touchscreen Tap the screen to select an item Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll Pinch two fingers together to zoom out Spread two fingers apart to zoom in 2 Only compatible Garmin card readers recommended Third party card readers are not guaranteed...

Page 16: ...tons These on screen buttons may be displayed on some screens and functions Some buttons are accessible only in a combination page or SmartMode layout or when accessories such as a radar are connected 4 Introduction ...

Page 17: ...Auto Guidance route to the destination Begins navigation Ends navigation Stops and starts radar transmission Opens the radar gain adjustment menu Opens the radar sea clutter adjustment menu Opens the radar rain clutter adjustment menu Turns on and off the radar echo trails Acquires a radar target and begins tracking it Shows and sets the VRM EBL line Opens the menu for the page or function Opens t...

Page 18: ...ter to standby mode when available To exit standby mode select Depending on the features of your chartplotter not all feature buttons are visible are on the home screen Swipe right or left to view the additional feature buttons On some menu buttons select the button to enable the option A green light on an option indicates the option is enabled When available select to open the menu Accessing Owne...

Page 19: ...emory Cards GPSMAP 7x3 9x3 12x3 This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher Use of an 8 GB or larger memory card with speed class 10 is recommended An 8 GB memory card is included with GPSMAP 7x3 9x3 12x3 models 1 Open the weather cap on the back of the chartplotter 2 Insert the memory card 3 Press the card in until it clicks 4 Press the w...

Page 20: ...r feature You can save items you commonly access to the Pinned category TIP To view the available categories tabs you may need to click and drag a tab to scroll left or right The SmartMode items are geared toward an activity such as cruising or docking When a SmartMode button is selected from the home screen each display in the station can show unique information For example when Cruising is selec...

Page 21: ...wipe to the left or right To remove a feature from the Pinned category press and hold the feature to remove select Remove Pin Yes Rearranging the Category Items You can customize the screen by rearranging the items in the categories 1 Select a category to customize such as Charts 2 Hold the button you want to move such as Nav Chart until the menu appears 3 Select Rearrange Arrows appear on the fea...

Page 22: ...n a main page such as a chart the menu bar collapses down 2 Swipe the screen from the bottom up to show the menu bar again Setting the Vessel Type You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter settings and to use features customized for your boat type 1 Select Settings My Vessel Vessel Type 2 Select an option Adjusting the Backlight 1 Select Settings System Sounds and Display Backlig...

Page 23: ...rwise you must turn on the chartplotter by pressing Select Settings System Auto Power Up NOTE When Auto Power Up is On and the chartplotter is turned off using and power is removed and reapplied within less than two minutes you may need to press to restart the chartplotter Automatically Turning Off the System You can set the chartplotter and the whole system to turn off automatically after it has ...

Page 24: ...can create a custom combination page to suit your needs 1 Select Combo Add Combo 2 Select a window 3 Select a function for the window 4 Repeat these steps for each window of the page 5 Hold a window to rearrange it 6 Hold a data field to select new data 7 Select Layout and select a layout 8 Select Name enter a name for the page and select Done 9 Select Overlays and select which data to show 10 Sel...

Page 25: ...are interacting with the change appears only on that display except for the SmartMode name and symbol When you change the SmartMode name or symbol for the layout the new name or symbol appears on all displays in the station 1 Open a page to customize 2 Select Options 3 Select Edit Layout or Edit Combo 4 Select an option To change the name select Name or Name Symbol Name enter a new name and select...

Page 26: ...r view You can use particular presets to optimize groups of settings for your activity For example some settings might be optimal for when you are fishing and others might be optimal for when you are cruising Presets are available on some screens such as charts sonar views and radar views To select a preset for a compatible screen select Options and select the preset When you are using a preset an...

Page 27: ...set manufacturers often list these as HD Voice or Wideband Speech headsets A list of supported headsets is available at support garmin com marine Pairing a Wireless Headset with a Garmin Chartplotter 1 On the chartplotter select Settings Communications Wireless Devices Headsets 2 Select Search for Devices 3 Enable pairing mode on your headset according to the manufacturer s instructions The name o...

Page 28: ...ness Lowers the display brightness Automatic Brightness Enables automatic display brightness adjustment Sleep Display Puts the display to sleep Wake Display Wakes the display Show Traditional Sonar Opens the traditional sonar screen Show Clear View Opens the Garmin ClearVü sonar screen Show Side View Opens the Garmin SideVü sonar screen Show Live Scope Opens the LiveScope screen Beeper Off Disable...

Page 29: ...me Lower Volume Lowers the media volume Raise Volume Raises the media volume Weather and Condition Functions Voice Command Function What is the water temperature Replies with the present water temperature What is the air temperature Replies with the present air temperature What is the wind speed Replies with the present wind speed What is the wind direction Replies with the present wind direction ...

Page 30: ... must connect it to the Garmin Marine Network 1 Select Settings System Station Information GRID Pairing Add 2 Select an action On the GRID remote input device press SELECT On the GRID 20 remote input device press and until the remote control beeps three times Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the GRID Device NOTE This is not applicable to the GRID 20 device 1 On the GRID remote in...

Page 31: ...c waypoint or navigating a specific route and send that waypoint or route to the GPSMAP device Yes Yes Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App You can connect a mobile device to the GPSMAP device using the ActiveCaptain app The app provides a quick and easy way for you to interact with your GPSMAP device and complete such tasks as sharing data registering updating the device software and receiv...

Page 32: ...Notifications WARNING Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result in vessel damage personal injury or death Before your GPSMAP device can receive notifications you must connect it to your mobile device and enable the Smart Notifications feature Enabling Smart Notifications page 20 When the Smart Notifications f...

Page 33: ... the chartplotter used at the helm 1 From the chartplotter you want notifications to be private select ActiveCaptain Smart Notifications 2 Select an option To turn off pop up notifications on this chartplotter select Popups To turn off pop up notifications and disable access to the messages list on this chartplotter select Visibility Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App If your device has ...

Page 34: ... subscription allows you to access the latest chart updates and additional content using the ActiveCaptain mobile app or the Garmin Express desktop app You can download updated charts and content each day You can purchase chart subscriptions in a variety of ways Digital purchase in the ActiveCaptain mobile app Digital purchase on garmin com Physical chart card purchase at a retail location or thro...

Page 35: ...e Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter wireless network you must configure the chartplotter wireless network Setting Up the Wi Fi Network page 23 You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to share data 1 From the wireless device turn on the Wi Fi technology and search for wireless networks 2 Select the nam...

Page 36: ...ices Wireless Remotes GPSMAP Remote Disconnect All 2 Follow the on screen instructions Wireless Wind Sensor Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the Chartplotter You can view data from a compatible wireless sensor on the chartplotter 1 Select Settings Communications Wireless Devices 2 Select the wind sensor 3 Select Enable The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the wireless sensor To v...

Page 37: ...art views that are available depend on the map data and accessories used NOTE 3D chart views are available with premium charts in some areas You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting Charts Nav Chart Shows navigation data available on your pre loaded maps and from supplemental maps if available The data includes buoys lights cables depth soundings marinas and tide stations in an ov...

Page 38: ...hart Chart Symbols This table contains some of the common symbols you might see on the detailed charts Icon Description Buoy Information Marine services Tide station Current station Overhead photo available Perspective photo available Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines intertidal zones spot soundings as depicted on the original paper chart navigational aids and symbol...

Page 39: ...object on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart 1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart select a location or object A list of options appears The options that appear vary based on the location or object you selected 2 If necessary select 3 Select Information Viewing Details about Navaids From the Navigation chart Fishing chart Perspective 3D chart view or Mariner s Eye 3D chart view you c...

Page 40: ...Use visual sightings and steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects NOTE The Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas 1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart select a location 2 If necessary select Navigate To 3 Select an option To navigate directly to the location select Go To or To creat...

Page 41: ...n the chart Fishing Charts Shows the chart with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data This chart works well for offshore deep sea fishing High Resolution Satellite Imagery Provides high resolution satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on the Navigation chart Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart page 31 Aerial Photos Shows marinas and other naviga...

Page 42: ... You must also enable animated icons in the chart settings Showing Tides and Current Indicators page 30 An indicator for a tide station appears on the chart as a vertical bar graph with an arrow A red arrow pointing downward indicates a falling tide and a blue arrow pointing upward indicates a rising tide When you move the cursor over the tide station indicator the height of the tide at the statio...

Page 43: ...n the chart setup Chart Layers page 37 NOTE This feature is available with premium charts in some areas You can use aerial photographs of landmarks marinas and harbors to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to acquaint yourself with a marina or a harbor prior to arrival 1 From the Navigation chart select a camera icon To view an overhead photo select To view a perspective photo select The...

Page 44: ...s while an alarm sounds and a message banner appears After the alarm has been acknowledged a solid red triangle with a red line attached to it indicates the location and the heading of the target If the safe zone collision alarm has been set to Off the target flashes but the audible alarm does not sound and the alarm banner does not appear If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost a message ...

Page 45: ...ding line The length of the barb does not change When course over ground and heading information are provided by an activated AIS target but rate of turn information is not provided the projected course of the target is calculated based on the course over ground information Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel 1 From a chart or 3D chart view select Options Layers Other Vessels AIS AIS List 2 Sele...

Page 46: ...abled but the object is still labeled as dangerous on the screen 2 Select Range and select a distance for the safe zone radius around your vessel 3 Select Time To and select a time at which the alarm will sound if a target is determined to intersect the safe zone For example to be notified of a pending intersection 10 minutes before it will likely occur set Time To to 10 and the alarm will sound 1...

Page 47: ...ation You can view AIS ATONs on the chart when the chartplotter is connected to a compatible AIS radio To show AIS ATONs from a chart select Options Layers Chart Navaid ATONs You can view more information about an ATON if you select the ATON on the chart Symbol Meaning Real or synthetic ATON Real or synthetic ATON Topmark North Real or synthetic ATON Topmark South Real or synthetic ATON Topmark Ea...

Page 48: ... Transmission lost Transmission test Appears when a vessel initiates a test of their distress signal device and does not represent a true emergency Transmission test lost Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts To avoid a large number of test alerts and symbols in crowded areas such as marinas you can select to receive or ignore AIS test messages To test an AIS emergency device you must enable the c...

Page 49: ...r Settings page 38 User Data Shows and hides user data such as waypoints boundaries and tracks and opens user data lists User Data Layer Settings page 39 Other Vessels Adjusts how other vessels are shown Other Vessels Layer Settings page 39 Water Shows and hides depth items Water Layer Settings page 39 Quickdraw Contours Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw Contours data Garmin Quickdraw Contours Sett...

Page 50: ...s the Wind Rose option Vessel Icon Sets the icon that represents your present location on the chart Laylines Settings To use the laylines features you must connect a wind sensor to the chartplotter When in sailing mode Setting the Vessel Type page 10 you can display laylines on the navigation chart Laylines can be very helpful when racing From the Navigation chart select Options Layers My Vessel L...

Page 51: ...ct Options Layers Water NOTE The menu may contain some settings that are not supported by your installed charts or your present location If you make changes to those settings the changes will not impact the chart view NOTE Not all settings apply to all charts views and chartplotter models Some options require premium maps or connected accessories Depth Shading Specifies an upper and lower depth to...

Page 52: ...just from a chart select Options Layers Water Depth Shading Weather Layer Settings From the Navigation or Fishing chart select Options Layers Chart Weather From a weather chart select Options Layers Chart Weather Observed Layers Sets which observed weather items are shown Observed weather is the present weather condition that are visible now Forecast Layers Sets which forecasted weather items are ...

Page 53: ...ter align the vessel icon with the active track line The Heading option aligns the vessel icon with the magnetic heading The GPS Heading COG option aligns the vessel icon using GPS COG If the selected data source is not available the available data source is used instead WARNING The vessel orientation setting is for informational purposes and is not intended to be precisely followed Always defer t...

Page 54: ...n and a speed under 16 km h 10 mph A yellow circle indicates good depth and GPS position and a speed between 16 and 32 km h 10 and 20 mph A red circle indicates poor depth or GPS position and a speed above 32 km h 20 mph You can view Garmin Quickdraw Contours in a combination screen or as a single view on the map The amount of saved data depends on the size of your memory card your sonar source an...

Page 55: ...Garmin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain page 43 Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using ActiveCaptain You can download Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that other users have created and shared with the Garmin Quickdraw Community 1 From the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device select Quickdraw Community Search for Contours 2 Use the map and search features to locate an area to dow...

Page 56: ... uploads Your data will not be lost Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using Garmin Connect You can download Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that other users have created and shared with the Garmin Quickdraw Community If your device does not have Wi Fi technology you can access the Garmin Quickdraw Community using the Garmin Connect website If your device has Wi Fi technology you should ac...

Page 57: ...ing to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage personal injury or death The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings and avoid any land shallow water or other obstacles that may be in your path When using Go To a direct course and a corrected cou...

Page 58: ...d to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels and are not intended to be precisely followed Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage personal injury or death The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance C...

Page 59: ... You can select or to scroll through the list of nearest designations Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To WARNING When using Go To a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water Use visual sightings and steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects You can set and follow a direct course from your current location to a selected destination 1...

Page 60: ...e Chart select the location and select Select To create the waypoint using a range distance and bearing select Enter Range Bearing and enter the information Marking a Man Overboard MOB Location 1 Hold SOS for one second 2 If necessary select Yes to navigate to the man overboard location If you selected Yes the chartplotter sets a direct course back to the location Projecting a Waypoint You can cre...

Page 61: ...elect Info User Data Waypoints 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select Review Edit Position 4 Indicate a new location for the waypoint To move the waypoint using coordinates select Enter Coordinates enter the new coordinates and select Done or Cancel To move the waypoint while using the chart select Use Chart select a new location on the chart and select Move Waypoint To move the waypoint using the vessel s ...

Page 62: ... Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas Before you can navigate to a waypoint you must create a waypoint 1 Select Info User Data Waypoints 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select Navigate To 4 Select an option To navigate directly to the location select Go To To create a route to the location including turns select Route To To use Auto Guidance select Auto Guidance 5 Review the course indica...

Page 63: ...the route The starting point can be your present location or another location 3 Select Add Turn 4 Select the location of the next turn on the chart 5 Select Add Turn 6 If necessary repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more turns 7 Select Done Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths 1 Select Info User Data Routes 2 If necessary select Filter to see routes only or Auto Guidance paths only 3 Select S...

Page 64: ...ust create and save at least one route Creating and Saving a Route page 51 1 Select Info User Data Routes NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas 2 Select a route 3 Select Navigate To 4 Select Offset to navigate parallel to the route 5 Select Offset to enter the distance to offset from the route 6 Indicate how to navigate the route To navigate the route from the starting ...

Page 65: ...water or other obstacles that may be in your path All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels and are not intended to be precisely followed Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage personal injury or dea...

Page 66: ... on the navigation chart and select Adjust Path 3 Select a location on the path 4 Drag the point to a new location 5 If necessary select a point and select Remove 6 Select Done Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress From the Navigation chart select Options Cancel TIP You can select Back to quickly cancel the calculation Setting a Timed Arrival You can use this feature on a route or an ...

Page 67: ... path Select Settings Preferences Navigation Auto Guidance Preferred Depth Sets the minimum water depth based on chart depth data that your boat can safely travel over NOTE The minimum water depth for the premium charts made before 2016 is 3 feet If you enter a value of less than 3 feet the charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance path calculations Vertical Clearance Sets the minimum hei...

Page 68: ...s a wide clearance from obstacles in open water even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to Near or Nearest As a result the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line unless the destination selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway 8 Select an option If the placement of the line is satisfactory select Options Navigation Options Stop Navigation and proceed to step 10 ...

Page 69: ...ave the track as a boundary Saving a Track as a Route 1 Select Info User Data Tracks Saved Tracks 2 Select a track 3 Select Review Edit Track Save as Route Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track Before you can browse a list of tracks and navigate to them you must record and save at least one track Tracks page 56 1 Select Info User Data Tracks Saved Tracks 2 Select a track 3 Select Follow Tra...

Page 70: ...ed for the most efficient use of memory 1 Select Info User Data Tracks Active Track Options Interval 2 Select an option To record the track based on a distance between points select Interval Distance Change and enter the distance To record the track based on a time interval select Interval Time Change and enter the time interval To record the track plot based on a variance from your course select ...

Page 71: ...iting the boundary For example you can set a boundary around your marina and automatically open the Docking layout when you approach the marina 1 Select Info User Data Boundaries 2 Select a boundary 3 Select Review Link SmartMode SmartMode 4 Select Entering and select a layout 5 Select Exiting and select a layout Setting a Boundary Alarm Boundary alarms alert you when you are within a specified di...

Page 72: ... time and after you start the race timer a predictor line appears The predictor line extends from your current location toward the start line and the laylines that extend from each pin The end point and color of the predictor line indicate where the boat will be when the timer expires based on your current boat speed When the end point is before the start line the line is white This indicates the ...

Page 73: ...imer is added to the Sail Racing combination screen by default 1 From the Sail Racing combination screen select Start NOTE You can also access this from the Sailing SmartMode screen and the navigation chart 2 When necessary select Sync to synchronize with the official race timer Stopping the Race Timer From the Sail Racing combination screen select Stop Setting the Distance between the Bow and the...

Page 74: ...nter a higher number For laylines that display a higher sensitivity to changes in the boat s heading or true wind angle enter a lower number Polar Tables WARNING This feature allows you to load and use data from a third party Garmin makes no representations about the accuracy reliability completeness or timeliness of the data generated by third parties Any use or reliance on data generated by thir...

Page 75: ...ct Target App Wind Angle To show the difference between the current boat speed and the optimal boat speed shown as speed select Δ Polar Speed To show the difference between the current boat speed and the optimal boat speed as a percentage select Δ Polar Speed Percent To show the difference between the current boat speed and the target boat speed shown as speed select Δ Target Speed To show the dif...

Page 76: ...o the keel of the boat Enter this value as a positive number If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel and you want to know the true depth of the water measure the distance from the transducer to the water line Enter this value in as a negative number 2 Complete an action If the transducer is connected to the chartplotter or a sonar module select Settings My Vessel Depth and Anchori...

Page 77: ...A 2000 wind sensor to the autopilot Although a NMEA 2000 wind sensor is preferred you can connect a NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot to use wind hold 1 With heading hold engaged select Options 2 Select an option To change from heading hold to apparent wind hold select Engage App Wind Hold To change from heading hold to true wind hold select Engage True Wind Hold Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle...

Page 78: ...r ground which are helpful for casting or finding reference points Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel Angle markers indicate relative position from the heading or course over ground which are helpful for casting or finding reference points You can show the heading line and the course over ...

Page 79: ...not see an arrangement of sonar views to suit your needs you can create a custom combination screen Creating a New Combination Page page 12 You can also add sonar views to SmartMode layouts Adding a SmartMode Layout page 13 Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals To disable the active sonar from the sonar screen select Options Transmit To disable all sonar transmissions press and select Disable...

Page 80: ...compatible transducers go to garmin com transducers Garmin ClearVü high frequency sonar provides a detailed picture of the fishing environment around the boat in a detailed representation of structures the boat is passing over Traditional transducers emit a conical beam The Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar technology emits a beam similar to the shape of the beam in a copy machine This beam provides a...

Page 81: ...el does provide built in SideVü sonar you need a compatible SideVü transducer SideVü scanning sonar technology shows you a picture of what lies to the sides of the boat You can use this as a search tool to find structures and fish Left side of the boat Right side of the boat The transducer on your vessel Logs Old tires Trees Water between the vessel and the bottom Distance from the side of the boa...

Page 82: ...anoptix Sonar Views To receive Panoptix sonar you need a compatible transducer The Panoptix sonar views allow you to see all around the boat in real time You can also watch your bait underwater and bait schools in front of or below your boat The LiveVü sonar views provide you a view of the live movement either in front of or below your boat The screen updates very quickly producing sonar views tha...

Page 83: ...his sonar view shows a two dimensional view of what is below the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish Panoptix down view history in a scrolling sonar view Boat Range Trails Drop shot rig Bottom Sonar Fishfinder 71 ...

Page 84: ...LiveVü Forward Sonar View This sonar view shows a two dimensional view of what is in front of the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish Boat Range Fish Trails Bottom 72 Sonar Fishfinder ...

Page 85: ...ows a three dimensional view of what is in front of the transducer This view can be used when you are stationary and you need to see the bottom and the fish approaching the boat Color legend Boat Ping indicator Fish Bottom Range Sonar Fishfinder 73 ...

Page 86: ... This sonar view shows a three dimensional view of what is below the transducer and can be used when you are stationary and want to see what is around your boat Color legend Boat Sonar beam Range Fish Bottom 74 Sonar Fishfinder ...

Page 87: ...des a three dimensional view of what is behind your boat as you are moving and shows the entire water column in 3D from the bottom to the top of the water This view is used for finding fish Color legend Boat Range Bottom Structure Fish Sonar Fishfinder 75 ...

Page 88: ...ü sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots To see the FrontVü sonar view you must install and connect a compatible transducer such as a PS21 transducer You may need to update the transducer software LiveScope Sonar View This sonar view shows a live view of what is in front of or below the boat and can be used to see fish and structures Depth information Suspended targets or fish Bottom of...

Page 89: ...artplotter to detect the transducer automatically select the transducer to change and select Auto Detect To select the transducer manually learn the range for the installed transducer select the transducer to change select the option that matches the installed transducer such as Dual Beam 200 77 kHz or Dual Freq 200 50 kHz and select Change Model NOTICE Manually selecting a transducer could result...

Page 90: ...work You can view sonar data from a compatible external sonar module such as a GCV sonar module In addition you can view the sonar data from other chartplotters that have a built in sonar module Each chartplotter on the network can display sonar data from every compatible sonar module and transducer on the network no matter where the chartplotters and transducers are mounted on your boat For examp...

Page 91: ...om out until the screen returns to a full screen view Adjusting the Level of Detail You can control the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar screen either by adjusting the gain for traditional transducers or by adjusting the brightness for Garmin ClearVü transducers If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the screen you can lower the gain or brightness to remove lower in...

Page 92: ...ity manually select Up or Down To use the default setting select Default Sonar Setup NOTE Not all options and settings apply to all models and transducers These settings apply to the following types of transducers Traditional Garmin ClearVü SideVü These settings do not apply to Panoptix transducers From a sonar view select Options Sonar Setup Scroll Speed Sets the rate at which the sonar scrolls f...

Page 93: ...mation on the screen longer For most situations the Default setting provides a good balance between a quickly scrolling image and less distorted targets 1 From a sonar view select Options Sonar Setup Scroll Speed 2 Select an option To adjust the scroll speed automatically using speed over ground or water speed data select Auto The Auto setting selects a scroll rate to match the boat speed so targe...

Page 94: ...ter surface It also allows for the display of targets near the surface that are otherwise hidden or masked by surface noise Sonar Appearance Settings From a sonar view select Options Sonar Setup Appearance Color Scheme Sets the color scheme Color Gain Adjusts the intensity of colors Adjusting the Color Intensity page 80 A Scope Displays a vertical flasher along the right side of the screen that sh...

Page 95: ...ke alarms audible Sounds and Display Settings page 164 Failure to set audible alarms could lead to injury or property damage NOTE Not all options are available on all transducers From an applicable sonar view select Options Sonar Setup Alarms You can also open the sonar alarms by selecting Settings Alarms Sonar Shallow Water Sets an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value De...

Page 96: ...an option From a Traditional sonar view select Options Sonar Setup Installation From a Garmin ClearVü sonar view select Options ClearVü Setup Installation From a Garmin SideVü sonar view select Options SideVü Setup Installation Transmit Rate Sets the length of time between sonar pings Increasing the transmit rate increases the scroll speed but it may also increase self interference Reducing the tr...

Page 97: ...r element which enables you to change the frequency quickly using the presets as the water and your goals change Viewing two frequencies concurrently using the split frequency view allows you to see deeper with the lower frequency return and at the same time see more detail from the higher frequency return NOTICE Always be aware of local regulations on sonar frequencies For example to protect orca...

Page 98: ...djusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level You can change the viewing angle of the RealVü sonar views You can also zoom in and out of the view From a RealVü sonar view select an option To adjust the viewing angle diagonally select To adjust the viewing angle horizontally select To adjust the viewing angle vertically select To adjust the viewing angle swipe the screen in any direction To zoom...

Page 99: ... Manually adjusting the range enables you to view a specified range The bottom can appear on the screen as long as it appears within the range you have set Manually reducing this option can reduce the effectiveness of the FrontVü Alarm reducing your reaction time to low depth readings Transmit Angle Adjusts the focus of the transducer to the port or starboard side This feature is available only wi...

Page 100: ...econds It turns red and sounds an alarm when the system detects an obstruction or the depth is less than the entered value LiveVü and FrontVü Appearance Settings From a LiveVü or FrontVü Panoptix sonar view select Options Sonar Setup Appearance Color Scheme Sets the color palette Color Gain Adjusts the intensity of colors shown on the screen You can select a higher color gain value to see targets ...

Page 101: ...ducer beam Narrow beam widths allow you to see deeper and farther Wider beam widths allow you to see more coverage area This applies to Panoptix transducers in the FrontVü LiveVü Down and LiveVü Forward sonar views Use AHRS Enables the internal attitude heading and reference system AHRS sensors to detect the installation angle of the Panoptix transducer automatically When this setting is turned of...

Page 102: ...te the compass the transducer must be installed far enough away from the trolling motor to avoid magnetic interference and deployed in the water Calibration must be of sufficient quality to enable the internal compass NOTE The compass may not work if you mount the transducer on the motor NOTE For best results you should use a heading sensor such as the SteadyCast heading sensor The heading sensor ...

Page 103: ...o view a specified range which can be useful for tracking a bottom that has large terrain changes such as a drop offs or cliffs The bottom can appear on the screen as long as it appears within the range you have set Available in Perspective sonar view Transmit Stops the active transducer from transmitting Sonar Setup Adjusts the setup of the transducer and the appearance of the sonar returns LiveS...

Page 104: ...In forward views compresses the forward range farther away from the boat and expands the range closer to the boat This allows you to see closer objects more clearly while keeping farther objects on the screen LiveScope and Perspective Transducer Installation Settings From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view select Options Sonar Setup Installation Install Depth Sets the depth below the water li...

Page 105: ...e the radar the better you will become at relying on the radar display when you really need it Radar can be useful in many situations such as avoiding collisions when you have limited visibility for example when it is dark or foggy tracking weather seeing what is ahead of you and locating birds and fish The radar overlay feature can help you interpret the radar display more easily because it overl...

Page 106: ...e radar warms up and a countdown alerts you when the radar is ready 3 Select Radar 4 Select a radar mode A countdown message appears while the radar is starting up 5 Select Options Transmit Radar Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals From a radar screen select Options Radar To Standby TIP Press Radar To Standby from any screen to quickly stop radar transmission Setting Up the Timed Transmit M...

Page 107: ...ter setting is configured optimally Select the shortest effective range given your reason for using radar and the present environmental conditions MotionScope Doppler Radar Technology The GMR Fantom radar uses the Doppler effect to detect and highlight moving targets to help you avoid potential collisions find flocks of birds and track weather formations The Doppler effect is the frequency shift i...

Page 108: ...ional awareness and may not prevent collisions in all circumstances You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel and for remaining aware of obstacles or hazards in or around the water Failure to do so could result in an accident causing property damage serious personal injury or death Mini automatic radar plotting aid MARPA enables you to identify and track targets and is ...

Page 109: ...Automatically You can acquire MARPA targets automatically based on MotionScope guard zones or boundaries 1 From a radar screen select Options Layers Other Vessels MARPA Auto Acquire 2 Select and adjust additional settings optional Removing MARPA Targets Automatically You can enable the MARPA Auto Remove setting to remove lost targets from the target list automatically While enabled lost targets ar...

Page 110: ...elect Details Show To set the projected heading time for AIS activated vessels select Proj Heading and enter the time To show the tracks of AIS vessels select Trails and select the length of the track that appears VRM and EBL The variable range marker VRM and the electronic bearing line EBL measure the distance and bearing from your boat to a target object On the Radar screen the VRM appears as a ...

Page 111: ...on the screen From a radar screen select Options Radar Options Echo Trails Clear Trails Radar Settings NOTE Not all options and settings are available on all radar and chartplotter models NOTE You can optimize the radar display for each radar mode Radar Gain Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically The automatic gain setting for each radar mode is optimized for that mode and may differ fro...

Page 112: ...very bright image of the target to appear on the Radar screen This image can obscure smaller targets located near it NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay select Options Gain 2 Select Down to lower the gain until the smaller targets ...

Page 113: ...conditions automatically Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar Screen You can adjust the appearance of clutter caused by rain Reducing the radar range also can minimize rain clutter Adjusting the Radar Range page 95 The rain clutter setting affects the appearance of nearby rain clutter and targets more than it affects the appearance of distant rain clutter and targets A higher rain clutter setting r...

Page 114: ... is connected to the network Chart Display Shows the chart under the radar image When enabled the Layers menu appears Orientation Sets the perspective of the radar display Crosstalk Rej Reduces the appearance of clutter caused by interference from another nearby radar source Rotation Spd Sets the preferred speed at which the radar rotates The High Speed option can be used to increase the refresh r...

Page 115: ...is more than 1 degree set the front of boat offset 4 From a radar screen select Options Radar Setup Installation Front of Boat 5 Select Up or Down to adjust the offset Setting a Custom Park Position By default the antenna is stopped perpendicular to the pedestal when it is not spinning You can adjust this position 1 From the radar screen select Options Radar Setup Installation Antenna Configuratio...

Page 116: ... Configuration NOTICE To avoid damage to your boat the autopilot system should be installed and configured by a qualified marine installer Specific knowledge of marine steering and electrical systems is required for proper installation and configuration The autopilot system must be configured to work properly with your boat You can configure the autopilot using a chartplotter on the same NMEA 2000...

Page 117: ...tep Steering Increment 1 From the autopilot screen select Options Autopilot Setup Step Turn Size 2 Select an increment Setting the Power Saver You can adjust the level of rudder activity 1 From the autopilot screen select Options Autopilot Setup Power Mode Setup Power Saver 2 Select a percentage Selecting a higher percentage reduces rudder activity and heading performance The higher the percentage...

Page 118: ...re is enabled You can repeat these steps to disable the feature again Autopilot Overlay Bar NOTE Not all options are available on all autopilot models Autopilot status Engages and disengages heading hold Steers left Actual heading Rudder position indicator available only when a rudder sensor is connected Intended heading heading the autopilot is steering toward Steers right Engages the last used s...

Page 119: ...the water is clear of obstacles The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing and it can perform other specialty maneuvers such as U turns and Williamson turns Following the U Turn Pattern You can use the u turn pattern to turn the boat around 180 degrees and maintain the new heading 1 From the autopilot screen select Options Pattern Steering U Turn 2 Select Engage Port or Engage...

Page 120: ...tern Steering Cloverleaf 2 If necessary select Length and select a distance 3 Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard Setting Up and Following a Search Pattern You can use the search pattern to steer the boat in increasingly larger circles outward from the active waypoint forming a spiral pattern When you begin the search pattern the autopilot immediately drives the boat in a circle centered on the...

Page 121: ...d the joystick to the right or left to steer Reactor Autopilot Remote Control WARNING You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended You can wirelessly connect a R...

Page 122: ...to a helm throttle and helm control device You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat Learn t...

Page 123: ...r the autopilot when it reaches the end of a route The FishPoint option maintains the position but does not maintain the heading The DriftPoint option allows the boat to drift with the wind or current while maintaining the selected heading but does not maintain the position The StayPoint option maintains the position and the heading The Deceleration option stops the motor but does not maintain the...

Page 124: ... stops acceleration and turns When stowing or deploying the motor be aware of slick surfaces around the motor Slipping when stowing or deploying the motor may result in injury You can connect the Force trolling motor to the chartplotter to view and control the motor using the chartplotter Connecting to a Trolling Motor You can connect the chartplotter wirelessly to a compatible Garmin Force trolli...

Page 125: ...olling motor control bar allows you to control a Force trolling motor and see the status of the motor Select an item to engage it The button illuminates when selected Select the item again to disengage it Trolling motor battery status Turns the propeller on and off Reduces the speed Speed indicator Increases the speed Enables the cruise control at the current speed over ground SOG Engages the prop...

Page 126: ...he safe operation of your boat When using the Manual setting for the Arrival Mode option you must be ready to take control of the boat Auto Power On Turns on the trolling motor when you apply power to the system Prop Stow Side Sets which side of the trolling motor the propellor rotates to when stowing the trolling motor This is helpful when you store other items near the stowed propellor Shortcut ...

Page 127: ...essels sending position reports If you have a Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF radio connected to your chartplotter these features are also enabled The chartplotter allows you to quickly set up and send individual routine call details to your Garmin VHF radio When you initiate a man overboard distress call from your radio the chartplotter shows the man overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to the man o...

Page 128: ...d from a VHF Radio When the chartplotter is connected to a compatible VHF radio with NMEA 2000 and you initiate a man overboard DSC distress call from the radio the chartplotter shows the man overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to the man overboard point If you have a compatible autopilot system connected to the network the chartplotter prompts you to start a Williamson s turn to the man ...

Page 129: ...color for the trail line select Trail Line Deleting a Position Report Call 1 Select Info Other Vessels DSC List 2 Select a position report call 3 Select Review Edit Clear Report Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart You can view trails for all tracked vessels on some chart views By default a black line indicates the path of the vessel a black dot indicates each previously reported position of a track...

Page 130: ... Select Info Other Vessels DSC List 2 Select a vessel or a station to call 3 Select Review Call with Radio 4 If necessary select Channel and select a new channel 5 Select Send The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio 6 On your Garmin VHF radio complete the call Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target 1 From a chart or 3D chart view select an AIS target 2 Select AIS...

Page 131: ...on lights up on the gauges page it indicates an issue with the motor Low oil level or oil pressure alert Temperature alert Battery voltage alert Check engine alert Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge 1 From a gauges screen hold a gauge 2 Select a gauge to edit 3 Select Replace Data 4 Select a data type 5 Select the data to display Gauges and Graphs 119 ...

Page 132: ...ue of the standard operating range select Rated Max To set the lower limit of the gauge lower than the rated minimum select Scale Min To set the upper limit of the gauge higher than the rated maximum select Scale Max 4 Select the limit value 5 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set additional gauge limits Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges You can show information for up to four engines 1 From t...

Page 133: ...select Options Installation Status Alarms Custom 2 Select one or more engine gauge alarms to turn on or off Yamaha Engine Gauges Select Vessel YAMAHA to view the Yamaha engine gauges This screen varies based on the engine network and throttle controller Gauges and Graphs 121 ...

Page 134: ... Select to set the Fish Point settings Helm Master Helm Master EX Select to set the trolling speed Helm Master Helm Master EX Mechanical RC Digital Electronic RC 6X6 6X7 Data fields Hold to replace the data Shift position Tachometer and trim angle Hold to change the background Engine information Hold to replace the data and change the gauge appearance Engine Condition Icons Orange icons indicate e...

Page 135: ... Return to port soon if tightening the battery connections does not increase the battery voltage Consult your Yamaha dealer immediately NOTE Do NOT stop the engine when this alert is on If you do you may not be able to restart the engine Water in the fuel Water has collected in the fuel filter fuel separator Stop the engine immediately and consult the engine manual to drain the water from the fuel...

Page 136: ...ts the friction on the steering wheel The friction adjusts automatically according to the engine speed Available on the Helm Master system equipped with a digital engine control DEC system Lock to Lock Sets the number of times the steering wheel can be turned between locks fully to port and fully to starboard Speed Control Sets the speed source to GPS or RPM Using GPS as the Speed Source is availa...

Page 137: ...other data Select Vessel Mercury to view the Mercury engine gauges Engine voltage or Mercury Steering Angle3 Boat status Boat speed Fuel Transmission gear Engine speed Trim tabs Engine trim TIP To view additional engine details select Vessel Mercury Options Engine Details 3 The Mercury Steering Angle may appear on the display depending on the engine model and configuration and its location on the ...

Page 138: ...filled up all the fuel tanks on the vessel select Fill Up All Tanks The fuel level is set to maximum capacity If you have added less than a full tank of fuel select Add Fuel to Boat and enter the amount added To specify the total fuel in the vessel tanks select Set Total Fuel Onboard and enter the total amount of fuel in the tanks Viewing the Wind Gauges Before you can view wind information you mu...

Page 139: ... your present trip Select Info Trip Graphs Trip Resetting Trip Gauges 1 Select Info Trip Graphs Trip 2 Select an option To set all the readings for the present trip to zero select Reset Trip To set the maximum speed reading to zero select Reset Maximum Speed To set the odometer reading to zero select Reset Odometer To set all the readings to zero select Reset All Viewing Graphs Before you can view...

Page 140: ...ns on the water can result in vessel damage personal injury or death You can connect an inReach Mini device to the chartplotter to view reply to and send preset messages from the chartplotter NOTE The inReach Mini device must be connected to the chartplotter and receiving satellite signals to send and receive messages using the chartplotter To open the InReach page select Vessel InReach Connecting...

Page 141: ...ital switching system contact your Garmin dealer Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page You can add and customize digital switching pages on the chartplotter 1 Select Vessel Switching Options Setup 2 Select Add Page or Edit Page 3 Set up the page as needed To enter a name for the page select Name To set up the switches select Edit Switches To add an image of the boat select Add BoatView Image...

Page 142: ... Vessel Switching NMEA Standard 2 Select the switch number 3 Select Name Change Name 4 Enter a new name 5 Select Done Labeling a Switch You can provide a custom label for each switch The switch label is separate from the switch name 1 From a Garmin chartplotter connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Boat Switch device select Settings My Vessel Switching NMEA Standard 2 Select the sw...

Page 143: ...ng option that applies to your installation type NOTE After selecting option C the next configuration option in the cycle deactivates the interlocks so that channels 1 2 and 3 operate independently as normal latching switches Using the Bilge Pump Switches You can manually operate connected bilge pumps by using switches 12 and 13 on the Garmin chartplotter 1 From a Garmin chartplotter connected to ...

Page 144: ... 3 Select Power Pole Anchor After you enable the Power Pole overlay on the chartplotter you must set the Power Pole installation mode to match the Power Pole anchor installation on the boat Setting Up the Power Pole Anchor page 132 Setting Up the Power Pole Anchor Before you can use the chartplotter to control the Power Pole anchor you must select the required installation mode The default initial...

Page 145: ... an accident causing property damage serious personal injury or death With a Mercury engine configured to operate with the Mercury Helm engine control feature on the chartplotter you can enable one helm as the active Mercury Helm The active Mercury Helm controls the Mercury engines and Mercury chartplotter engine control overlays for example Mercury Cruise The overlays at non active helms are visi...

Page 146: ... Troll feature Disable Select to disengage the Mercury Troll feature Mercury Cruise Control WARNING You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel Mercury Cruise Control does not steer the boat for you and does not avoid navigational hazards Failure to safely operate your boat could result in an accident causing property damage serious personal injury or death When connected...

Page 147: ...nes could result in an accident causing property damage serious personal injury or death When your chartplotter is connected to a compatible Mercury engine you can view engine data using the Mercury Engine overlay on the chartplotter Adding the Mercury Engine Overlay 1 From the page where you want to add the overlay select Options Edit Overlays TIP You can also select Toolbars from the menu bar to...

Page 148: ...e engine sound On the Mercury Engine overlay select Sport Exhaust On TIP You can select Toolbars from the menu bar to quickly open the overlay TIP You can also enable the Sport Exhaust setting from the Mercury gauges page menu Dometic Optimus Features When connected to a compatible Optimus system the chartplotter allows you to access and control the system You can enable the Optimus overlay to con...

Page 149: ... Home Mode WARNING In the event of a steering failure Optimus Limp Home mode becomes available Limp Home mode is a system override that may severely limit your boat s control It should only be used in an emergency if you are unable to call for assistance Proceed with extreme caution Read the Optimus owner s manual and always wear a personal flotation device PFD You are responsible for the safe and...

Page 150: ...ew information about a current station for a specific date and time including the current speed and level of the current By default the chartplotter shows current information for the most recently viewed current station and for the present date and time Select Info Tides Currents Currents Celestial Information You can view information about sunrise sunset moonrise moonset moon phase and the approx...

Page 151: ...o the card slot 2 Select Info Warning Manager Save to Card Clearing All of the Messages Select Info Warning Manager Clear Warning Manager Media Player If you have a compatible stereo or stereos connected to the chartplotter you can control the audio using the media player on the chartplotter If you have a Fusion Link compatible stereo connected to the NMEA 2000 network or the Garmin Marine Network...

Page 152: ...multiple stereo or media devices connected on a network you can select the device from which you want to play music NOTE You can play media only from sources that are connected to the stereo NOTE Not all features are available on all media devices and sources 1 From the media screen select Devices and select the stereo 2 From the media screen select Source and select the media source NOTE The Devi...

Page 153: ...d party stereos and stereos using Fusion Link technology the Local Zones tab allow you to adjust the volume for all of the enabled speaker zones on the connected stereo For multiple Fusion stereos connected to one another using Fusion PartyBus networking the Group Zones tab allows you to adjust the volume for any zones on a stereo in the same group as Home Zone For multiple Fusion stereos connecte...

Page 154: ...eos and groups using the chartplotter One stereo must be connected to the chartplotter through the NMEA 2000 network See the installation instructions and owner s manual provided with your compatible Fusion stereo for full information about how to install and configure a Fusion PartyBus network NOTE There are some limitations when streaming sources on the Fusion PartyBus network See the owner s ma...

Page 155: ...huffle From the media screen select an option Select Options Shuffle Select Options Browse Shuffle Radio To listen to AM or FM radio you must have a suitable marine AM FM antenna properly connected to the stereo and be within range of a broadcasting station For instructions on connecting an AM FM antenna see the stereo installation instructions To listen to SiriusXM radio you must have the appropr...

Page 156: ...lect Tune to Channel Removing a Preset 1 From an applicable media screen select Presets 2 Select a preset from the list 3 Select Remove Current Channel DAB Playback When you connect a compatible Digital Audio Broadcasting DAB module and antenna such as the Fusion MS DAB100A to a compatible stereo you can tune in to and play DAB stations To use the DAB source you must be in a region in which DAB is...

Page 157: ...eset 2 Select Browse Presets Save Current Selecting a DAB Preset from a List 1 From the DAB media screen select Browse Presets View Presets 2 Select a preset from the list Removing DAB Presets 1 From the DAB media screen select Browse Presets 2 Select an option To remove one preset select Remove Preset and select the preset To remove all presets select Remove All Presets SiriusXM Satellite Radio W...

Page 158: ... Category Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List You can save your favorite channels to the presets list 1 Select Media 2 Select the channel to save as a preset 3 Select an option If the media device is a FUSION Link capable stereo select Browse Presets If the media device is a GXM antenna select Options Presets Add Current Channel Parental Controls The parental control feature allows you t...

Page 159: ... service interruptions and may contain errors inaccuracies or outdated information and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively Always use common sense while navigating and check alternate weather information sources prior to making safety related decisions You acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the weather information and all decisions taken with respe...

Page 160: ...The time stamp in the upper left corner of the screen indicates the elapsed time since the weather data provider last updated the information Storm Cell and Lightning Information Storm cell are represented by the icon on the weather precipitation chart They indicate both the present position of a storm and the projected path of that storm in the immediate future Red cones appear with a storm cell ...

Page 161: ...nts and Pressure Centers Weather fronts appear as lines that indicate the leading edge of an air mass Front Symbol Description Cold front Warm front Stationary front Occluded front Trough Pressure center symbols often appear near weather fronts Pressure Center Symbol Description Indicates a low pressure center which is a region of relatively lower pressure Moving away from a low pressure center re...

Page 162: ...zzle Viewing Fish Mapping Data NOTE This feature requires a GXM 54 antenna and a SiriusXM Fish Mapping service subscription The Fish Mapping weather chart shows information that can help you locate fish species 1 Select Charts Fish Mapping 2 If necessary select Options Layers and turn on and off information Viewing Sea Conditions The Sea Conditions feature shows information about surface condition...

Page 163: ...legend The wave period indicates the time in seconds between successive waves Wave period lines indicate areas that have the same wave period Wave directions appear on the chart using red arrows The direction of each arrow pointer indicates the direction in which a wave is moving Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Information for Another Time Period 1 Select Charts Sea Conditions 2 Select an option T...

Page 164: ...r upper limit Visibility Information Visibility is the forecast maximum horizontal distance that can be seen at the surface as shown in the legend on the left of the screen Variations in the visibility shading show the forecast change in surface visibility NOTE This feature is not available on all devices and in all subscriptions Select Charts Visibility Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for...

Page 165: ...e source of the video feed Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources If you have two or more video sources you can alternate between them using a specific time interval 1 From the video screen select Options Source Alternate 2 Select Time and select the amount of time each video appears 3 Select Source and select the video sources to add to the alternating sequence Networked Video Devices NOTICE A ...

Page 166: ...ra restores the video settings saved for that preset TIP You can also save and activate presets using the video menu Camera Settings Some cameras provide additional options to control the camera view NOTE Not all options are available on all camera models and chartplotter models Refer to the camera manual for a list of available features You may need to update the camera software to use this featu...

Page 167: ...his camera FLIR Menu Provides access to the settings for the camera Associating the Camera to a Video Source You may need to associate the camera with a video source 1 From the video screen select Options Source 2 Select the camera 3 Select Video Setup Set Input 4 Select the video input Video Camera Movement Control NOTICE Do not aim the camera at the sun or extremely bright objects Damage to the ...

Page 168: ...to To adjust the contrast select Contrast and select Up Down or Auto To allow the chartplotter to automatically select the source format select Standard Auto Camera Tracking When connected to the proper cameras these GPSMAP chartplotter models support camera tracking 8600 8700 7x3 9x3 12x3 10x2 12x2 Keyed 12x2 Touch You can use the camera tracking feature either to hold the camera on a fixed compa...

Page 169: ...ock 4 Select Back until you return to the video screen The camera view automatically adjusts to show the specified direction as the vessel moves 5 If necessary drag the screen to adjust the camera angle The Compass Lock continues to track using the adjusted camera angle 6 To stop tracking select Options Target Tracking Stop Tracking Back Using Vessel Lock Your tracking capable camera can lock on a...

Page 170: ...rtplotter using WPS If you are connecting a VIRB camera connect through the camera settings Connecting a VIRB Action Camera page 158 1 Set up the chartplotter s Wi Fi network Setting Up the Wi Fi Network page 23 2 Bring the camera near the chartplotter 3 On the VIRB 360 camera main menu select Wireless Wi Fi 4 If necessary select the Wi Fi toggle switch to enable the Wi Fi technology 5 Press to se...

Page 171: ...r finger on the screen To return the VIRB 360 view to the home position select Controlling the VIRB Action Camera Video Playback You can view VIRB action camera video and images using the chartplotter NOTE The VIRB playback on the chartplotter is shown in the same quality as the live view on the chartplotter To view the high resolution video view the video on a computer or television 1 From the VI...

Page 172: ... Sets the size or pixel dimensions of videos Video FPS Sets the frames per second Video Timestamp Adds the date and time a video was recorded Photo Timestamp Adds the date and time a photo was taken Photo Size Sets the size or pixel dimensions of photos Field of View Sets the zoom level Lens Mode Sets which lens or lenses the camera uses while shooting video Mirror Allows you to flip or mirror the...

Page 173: ...o connect the two HDMI cables You must make all cable connections in a dry environment Item Description GPSMAP 12x3 chartplotter GPSMAP HDMI cable HDMI OUT Display with an HDMI In port such as a computer or television Dry environment protected from moisture Pairing the GC 100 Camera with a Garmin Chartplotter Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter wireless network you must co...

Page 174: ... in the factory To view the surround view camera screen from the home screen select Vessel Surround View Item Description Information Bird s eye view The bird s eye view is always shown on the surround view camera screen You can include the bird s eye view as part of a combo with another screen such as a chart Individual camera feeds By default two individual camera feeds are shown on the surround...

Page 175: ... before you can adjust it 1 From the surround view camera screen select Options Visual Bumper 2 Increase or decrease the range of the visual bumper line 3 Select Back Showing the Distance Marker You can show the distance marker to gain a better sense of distance when maneuvering or docking The distance markers shown on the bird s eye view are determined by the cameras selected in the individual ca...

Page 176: ...olors You can select the Auto option to allow the device to set day or night colors automatically based on the time of day Startup Image Sets the image that appears when you turn on the device Startup Layout Sets the layout that appears when you turn on the device Screen Lock Sets the anti theft feature that requires a security PIN Personal Identification Number to prevent unauthorized use of the ...

Page 177: ...tation GRID Pairing Allows you to pair a GRID remote input device with this station Display Order Sets the order of the displays which is important when using a GRID remote input device Autopilot Enabled Allows you to control the autopilot from this device Reset Layouts Resets the layouts in this station to the factory default settings Reset Station Settings Resets all station settings to on all c...

Page 178: ...s the north reference 000º Magnetic sets the magnetic north as the north reference Position Format Sets the position format in which a given location reading appears Do not change this setting unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Map Datum Sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured Do not change this setting unless you are using a map or cha...

Page 179: ...dance path Select Settings Preferences Navigation Auto Guidance Preferred Depth Sets the minimum water depth based on chart depth data that your boat can safely travel over NOTE The minimum water depth for the premium charts made before 2016 is 3 feet If you enter a value of less than 3 feet the charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance path calculations Vertical Clearance Sets the minimu...

Page 180: ...tep 6 review the placement of the Auto Guidance line and determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and the turns enable efficient travel Auto Guidance maintains a wide clearance from obstacles in open water even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to Near or Nearest As a result the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line unless the destination selected requires ...

Page 181: ...g NMEA 0183 while navigating Using numbers may resolve compatibility issues with older NMEA 0183 autopilots Restore Defaults Restores the NMEA 0183 settings to the original factory default values Diagnostics Displays NMEA 0183 diagnostic information Configuring NMEA 0183 Output Sentences You can enable and disable NMEA 0183 output sentences 1 Select Settings Communications NMEA 0183 Setup Output S...

Page 182: ...ther devices and chartplotters that are compatible with the Garmin Marine Network Select Settings Communications Marine Network Setting Alarms CAUTION The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible Sounds and Display Settings page 164 Failure to set audible alarms could lead to injury or property damage Navigation Alarms Select Settings Alarms Navigation Arrival Sets an alarm to sound...

Page 183: ...FrontVü transducers Water Temp Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2 F 1 1 C above or below the specified temperature Contour Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer detects a suspended target within the specified depth from the surface of the water and from the bottom Fish Sets an alarm to sound when the device detects a suspended target sets the alarm to s...

Page 184: ...sor or a temperature capable transducer Setting the Water Temperature Offset page 174 Calibrate Water Speed Calibrates the speed sensing transducer or sensor Calibrating a Water Speed Device page 174 Fuel Sets the combined fuel capacity and fuel remaining in the fuel tanks on your vessel Fuel Settings page 174 Vessel Type Enables some chartplotter features based on the boat type Switching Sets the...

Page 185: ...1 Measure the distance If the transducer is installed at the water line or anywhere above the end of the keel measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat Enter this value as a positive number If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel and you want to know the true depth of the water measure the distance from the transducer to the water line Enter this va...

Page 186: ...to the Fuel Tank option The chartplotter uses information from the tank level sensors so you do not need to do manually enter fuel information after you fill up the tanks Fuel Capacity Allows you to enter the total fuel capacity of all fuel tanks onboard This setting is available when the Fuel Remaining setting is set to the Fuel Flow option After you fill up your tanks with fuel you must enter fu...

Page 187: ...s from man overboard MOB devices AIS SART Test Enables test transmissions from Search and Rescue Transponders SART Settings that are Synced on the Garmin Marine Network Garmin ECHOMAP and GPSMAP chartplotters sync certain settings when connected to the Garmin Marine Network The following settings are synced if applicable to the device Alarm Settings also syncs alarm acknowledgment Arrival Anchor D...

Page 188: ...isconnect the chartplotter from the Garmin Marine Network and select Delete Data and Reset Settings This does not affect maps or software updates Sharing and Managing User Data WARNING This feature allows you to import data from other devices that may have been generated by third parties Garmin makes no representations about the accuracy completeness or timeliness of data that is generated by thir...

Page 189: ... the data to 4 Select an option To create a new file select Add New File and enter a name To add the information to an existing file select the file from the list and select Save to Card Updating Built In Maps with a Memory Card and Garmin Express You can update the built in maps using the Garmin Express computer application and a memory card 1 Insert a memory card into the computer s card slot Me...

Page 190: ...eader that is attached to the computer 2 Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card into a folder named Garmin UserData 3 Insert a memory card into the card slot 4 Select Info User Data Data Transfer Replace from Card Saving System Information to a Memory Card You can save system information to a memory card as a troubleshooting tool A product support representative may ask you to use...

Page 191: ...79 You should use the Garmin Express app for faster data transfer of larger downloads and updates and to avoid possible data charges with some mobile devices Function ActiveCaptain mobile app Garmin Express desktop app Register your new Garmin Marine device Yes Yes Update your Garmin chartplotter software Yes Yes Update your Garmin charts Yes Yes Download new Garmin charts Yes Yes Access the Garmi...

Page 192: ...r on the memory card 4 Remove the memory card from your device 5 Open the Garmin Express app on your computer 6 Insert the memory card into your computer 7 If necessary select Get Started 8 If necessary while the application searches select Sign In next to Have marine charts or devices near the bottom of the screen 9 Create or sign in to your Garmin account 10 Follow the on screen instructions to ...

Page 193: ...oftware Yes 15 Wait several minutes while the update process completes 16 When prompted leave the memory card in place and restart the chartplotter 17 Remove the memory card NOTE If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully the update is not complete Software Updates You may need to update the software when you install a new device or add an accessory You can use the ActiveCaptai...

Page 194: ...computer After loading the update onto the memory card install the software on the chartplotter Updating the Device Software Using a Memory Card page 182 Updating the Device Software Using a Memory Card To update the software using a memory card you must obtain a software update memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card using the Garmin Express app Loading the New Software on a Me...

Page 195: ...o capture 4 Hold or for at least six seconds Copying Screenshots to a Computer 1 Remove the memory card from the chartplotter and insert it into a card reader that is attached to a computer 2 From Windows Explorer open the Garmin scrn folder on the memory card 3 Copy the image file from the card and paste it to any location on the computer Troubleshooting My device will not acquire GPS signals If ...

Page 196: ...ypoint location to transfer and share data from one device to the next If you have manually entered a waypoint using coordinates and the location of the point does not appear where the point should be the map datum and position format of the device may not match the map datum and position format originally used to mark the waypoint Position format is the way in which the GPS receiver s position ap...

Page 197: ... draw at 12 Vdc Non sonar models 1 08 A Sonar models 1 18 A Max current draw at 12 Vdc Non sonar models 1 45 A Sonar models 2 96 A Temperature range From 15 to 55 C from 5 to 131 F Material Polycarbonate plastic and die cast aluminum Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7 4 Input voltage From 10 to 32 Vdc Fuse 6 A 125 V fast acting NMEA 2000 LEN 9 Vdc 2 NMEA 2000 draw 75 mA max Max waypoints 5 000 Max routes...

Page 198: ...at 12 Vdc Non sonar models 1 34 A Sonar models 1 37 A Max current draw at 12 Vdc Non sonar models 1 78 A Sonar models 3 20 A Temperature range From 15 to 55 C from 5 to 131 F Material Polycarbonate plastic and die cast aluminum Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7 5 Input voltage From 10 to 32 Vdc Fuse 6 A 125 V fast acting NMEA 2000 LEN 9 Vdc 2 NMEA 2000 draw 75 mA max Max waypoints 5 000 Max routes 100 M...

Page 199: ... draw at 12 Vdc Non sonar models 1 67 A Sonar models 1 68 A Max current draw at 12 Vdc Non sonar models 2 15 A Sonar models 3 56 A Temperature range From 15 to 55 C from 5 to 131 F Material Polycarbonate plastic and die cast aluminum Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7 6 Input voltage From 10 to 32 Vdc Fuse 6 A 125 V fast acting NMEA 2000 LEN 9 Vdc 2 NMEA 2000 draw 75 mA max Max waypoints 5 000 Max routes...

Page 200: ... ClearVü 0 8 Mhz 800 kHz CHIRP range 760 to 880 kHz Ultra High Definition SideVü 1 2 MHz 1 200 kHz CHIRP range 1 060 to 1 170 kHz Sonar transmit power RMS 8 CHIRP 1000 W Garmin ClearVü and SideVü CHIRP 500 W Sonar depth9 5 000 ft at 1 kW 7 Dependent upon the transducer 8 Dependent upon the transducer rating and depth 9 Dependent upon the transducer water salinity bottom type and other water condit...

Page 201: ...rol 127245 Rudder 127250 Vessel heading 127258 Magnetic variance 127488 Engine parameters Rapid update 127489 Engine parameters Dynamic 127493 Transmission parameters Dynamic 127505 Fluid level 127508 Battery status 128259 Speed Water referenced 128267 Water depth 129025 Position Rapid update 129026 COG and SOG Rapid update 129029 GNSS position data 129283 Cross track error 129284 Navigation data ...

Page 202: ...127251 Rate of turn 127252 Heave 127257 Attitude 127498 Engine parameters Static 127503 AC input status obsolete 127504 AC output status obsolete 127506 DC detailed status 127507 Charger status 127509 Inverter status 128000 Nautical leeway angle 128275 Distance log 129038 AIS class A position report 129039 AIS class B position report 129040 AIS class B extended position report 129044 Datum 129285 ...

Page 203: ...ed broadcast message 129808 DSC call Information 129809 AIS class B CS static data report part A 129810 AIS class B CS static data report part B 130313 Humidity 130314 Actual pressure 130316 Temperature Extended range 130576 Trim tab status 130577 Direction data Appendix 191 ...

Page 204: ...ngitude GPGSA GSA GNSS DOP and active satellites GPGSV GSV GNSS satellites in view GPRMB RMB Recommended minimum navigation information GPRMC RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data GPRTE RTE Routes GPVTG VTG Course over ground and ground speed GPWPL WPL Waypoint location GPXTE XTE Cross track error PGRME E Estimated error PGRMM M Map datum PGRMZ Z Altitude SDDBT DBT Depth below transducer SDDP...

Page 205: ...ing information DSE Expanded digital selective calling HDG Heading deviation and variation HDM Heading magnetic MWD Wind direction and speed MDA Meteorological composite MWV Wind speed and angle VDM AIS VHF data link message You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association NMEA format and sentences from www nmea org Appendix 193 ...

Page 206: ...2812 Engine air shutoff command status 65252 2813 Engine alarm output command status 65252 2814 Engine total hours of operation 65253 247 Navigation based vehicle speed 65256 517 Engine fuel temperature 1 65262 174 Engine oil temperature 1 65262 175 Engine fuel delivery pressure 65263 94 Engine oil pressure 65263 100 Engine coolant pressure 65263 109 Engine coolant temperature 65263 110 Engine coo...

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