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Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms

1 From the engine gauges screen, 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.

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Summary of Contents for GPSMAP 12X3

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 tr...

Page 3: ...Combination Page 13 Customizing the Data Overlays 14 Resetting the Station Layouts 14 Presets 14 Managing Presets 14 Saving a New Preset 14 Controlling the Chartplotter 15 Voice Control 15 Changing th...

Page 4: ...ntification System 32 AIS Targeting Symbols 33 Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets 34 Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel 34 Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel 34 Deac...

Page 5: ...ent Location 51 Creating and Saving a Route 51 Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths 51 Editing a Saved Route 51 Finding and Navigating a Saved Route 52 Browsing for and Navigating Parallel...

Page 6: ...quency Sonar View 68 Split Zoom Sonar View 68 Garmin ClearV Sonar View 69 Garmin SideV Sonar View 70 SideV Scanning Technology 71 Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen 71 Panoptix Sonar Views 71 Live...

Page 7: ...quiring MARPA Targets Automatically 98 Removing MARPA Targets Automatically 98 Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object 98 Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object 98 Viewing Information about a MARPA ta...

Page 8: ...ctor Autopilot Remote Control Action Keys 110 Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software 111 Yamaha Autopilot 111 Yamaha Autopilot Screen 112 Yamaha Autopilot Settings 112 Yamaha Autopilot...

Page 9: ...tplotter 129 Receiving Messages 129 Replying to a Message 130 Sending a Preset or Check In Message 130 Starting a New Conversation 130 Sending a Quick Message 130 Sending a Custom Message 130 Digital...

Page 10: ...ic 144 Browsing for Music 144 Enabling Alphabetical Search 144 Setting a Song to Repeat 145 Setting All Songs to Repeat 145 Setting Songs to Shuffle 145 Radio 145 Setting the Tuner Region 145 Changing...

Page 11: ...Video Presets on Networked Video Cameras 156 Saving Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera 156 Naming Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera 156 Activating Video Presets on a Networked Video Ca...

Page 12: ...Keel Offset 175 Setting the Water Temperature Offset 176 Fuel Settings 176 Calibrating a Water Speed Device 176 Other Vessels Settings 177 Settings that are Synced on the Garmin Marine Network 177 Re...

Page 13: ...ating waypoints in the correct location 186 Contacting Garmin Support 186 Specifications 187 GPSMAP 7x3 Specifications 187 GPSMAP 9x3 Specifications 188 GPSMAP 12x3 Specifications 189 Sonar Models Spe...

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Page 15: ...g 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 d...

Page 16: ...und 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...

Page 17: ...min 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 acro...

Page 18: ...ons 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...

Page 19: ...to 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 ra...

Page 20: ...er 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...

Page 21: ...ed An 8 GB memory card is included with GPSMAP 7x3 9x3 12x3 models Model Memory Card Location Memory Card Type GPSMAP 7x3 Back of the device microSD GPSMAP 9x3 Back of the device microSD GPSMAP 12x3 B...

Page 22: ...will not acquire GPS signals page 185 Selecting the GPS Source You can select your preferred source for GPS data if you have more than one GPS source 1 Select Settings System Satellite Positioning So...

Page 23: ...appear on only that display When you change the name and symbol of the layout those changes appear on all displays in the station to maintain a consistent appearance Pinning a Feature Button You can...

Page 24: ...can hide the menu bar automatically to make more screen space available 1 Select Settings Preferences Menu Bar Display Auto After a short period of time on a main page such as a chart the menu bar col...

Page 25: ...u can set the chartplotter to turn on automatically when the power is applied Otherwise you must turn on the chartplotter by pressing Select Settings System Auto Power Up NOTE When Auto Power Up is On...

Page 26: ...an 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...

Page 27: ...re 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 d...

Page 28: ...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 c...

Page 29: ...et 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...

Page 30: ...screen Zoom In Zooms in Zoom Out Zooms out Raise Brightness Raises the display brightness Lower Brightness Lowers the display brightness Automatic Brightness Enables automatic display brightness adjus...

Page 31: ...mute Unmutes the media volume 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 wit...

Page 32: ...ar gain to the lowest setting Automatic Radar Gain Bird Sets the automatic radar gain to the setting best for locating birds Manual Radar Gain Sets the radar gain to the last manual setting Radar Rain...

Page 33: ...ncluded power cable or a NMEA 2000 network connection Before you can pair the GRID device with the chartplotter you must connect it to the Garmin Marine Network 1 Select Settings System Station Inform...

Page 34: ...pecific 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 de...

Page 35: ...otifications 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 Befor...

Page 36: ...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 char...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...The password is case sensitive Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter wireless network you must configure the chartplotter wirel...

Page 39: ...ces 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...

Page 40: ...rt 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 Ch...

Page 41: ...n memory card reader 2 Open the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device and connect it to the chartplotter Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App page 20 3 After the ActiveCaptain app connects to...

Page 42: ...ing a Distance on the Chart 1 From a chart select a location 2 Select Measure A push pin appears on the screen at your present location The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the corner TIP...

Page 43: ...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 course may pass over...

Page 44: ...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 hig...

Page 45: ...You must also enable animated icons in the chart settings Showing Tides and Current Indicators page 31 An indicator for a tide station appears on the chart as a vertical bar graph with an arrow A red...

Page 46: ...the chart setup Chart Layers page 38 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 s...

Page 47: ...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 th...

Page 48: ...culated 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 Select a vessel from the li...

Page 49: ...larm are disabled but the vessel 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 whic...

Page 50: ...tion 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 informat...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...ttings page 39 Manage User Data Shows and hides user data such as waypoints boundaries and tracks and opens user data lists User Data Layer Settings page 40 Other Vessels Adjusts how other vessels are...

Page 53: ...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 saili...

Page 54: ...ttings From a chart select 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 t...

Page 55: ...ust 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 Ch...

Page 56: ...better 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 selec...

Page 57: ...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 a...

Page 58: ...armin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain page 44 Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using ActiveCaptain You can download Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that other users have created and...

Page 59: ...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 Ga...

Page 60: ...ng 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...

Page 61: ...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 groundi...

Page 62: ...ouch and drag up and down to scroll through the list of nearest destinations Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To WARNING When using Go To a direct course and a corrected course may pass...

Page 63: ...t using a range distance and bearing select Enter Range Bearing and enter the information Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a different lo...

Page 64: ...tom 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 course...

Page 65: ...Select the starting location of 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...

Page 66: ...st create and save at least one route Creating and Saving a Route page 51 1 Select Info Routes NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas 2 Select a route 3 Select Navigate To 4...

Page 67: ...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 in...

Page 68: ...igation 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 Calcula...

Page 69: ...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...

Page 70: ...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 destinat...

Page 71: ...k as a Route 1 Select Info 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 navigat...

Page 72: ...val 2 Select an option To record the track based on a distance between points select Distance Change and enter the distance To record the track based on a time interval select Time Change and enter th...

Page 73: ...ch the marina 1 Select Info Manage 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...

Page 74: ...ine 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...

Page 75: ...mer 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...

Page 76: ...he windward sailing angle Leeward Ang Allows you to set a layline based on the leeward sailing angle Tide Correction Corrects the laylines based on the tide Layline Filter Filters the layline data bas...

Page 77: ...ptions Edit Overlays 3 Select the data field to change 4 Select Sailing 5 Select the polar data to display in the data field To show the boat speed from the polar table at the current true wind speed...

Page 78: ...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 tran...

Page 79: ...u can engage wind hold you must connect a NMEA 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...

Page 80: ...a wind sensor installed 1 Engage wind hold Engaging Wind Hold page 65 2 Select Options 3 Select an option The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe and information about the progress of t...

Page 81: ...t Options Edit Overlays From a combination screen select Options Edit Combo Overlays From a SmartMode screen select Options Edit Layout Overlays TIP To quickly change the data shown in an overlay box...

Page 82: ...en scrolls from the right to the left Depth information Suspended targets or fish Bottom of the body of water Split Frequency Sonar View In the split frequency sonar view the two sides of the screen s...

Page 83: ...quency 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...

Page 84: ...does provide built in SideV sonar you need a compatible SideV transducer SideV 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...

Page 85: ...optix 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...

Page 86: ...is 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 Bo...

Page 87: ...LiveV 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 Sonar Fishfinder 73...

Page 88: ...ws 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...

Page 89: ...his 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 B...

Page 90: ...s 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...

Page 91: ...sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots To see the FrontV sonar view you must install and connect a compatible transducer such as a PS21 transducer You may need to update the transducer soft...

Page 92: ...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 trans...

Page 93: ...ork 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 c...

Page 94: ...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 t...

Page 95: ...lect 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 ClearV SideV These settings...

Page 96: ...rmation 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...

Page 97: ...er 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 Appear...

Page 98: ...ake alarms audible Sounds and Display Settings page 166 Failure to set audible alarms could lead to injury or property damage NOTE Not all options are available on all transducers From an applicable s...

Page 99: ...an option From a Traditional sonar view select Options Sonar Setup Installation From a Garmin ClearV sonar view select Options ClearV Setup Installation From a Garmin SideV sonar view select Options...

Page 100: ...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 de...

Page 101: ...Adjusting the RealV Viewing Angle and Zoom Level You can change the viewing angle of the RealV sonar views You can also zoom in and out of the view From a RealV sonar view select an option To adjust...

Page 102: ...th 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 t...

Page 103: ...conds It turns red and sounds an alarm when the system detects an obstruction or the depth is less than the entered value LiveV and FrontV Appearance Settings From a LiveV or FrontV Panoptix sonar vie...

Page 104: ...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 FrontV LiveV Down and LiveV Forward...

Page 105: ...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 i...

Page 106: ...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 rang...

Page 107: ...n 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...

Page 108: ...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 ex...

Page 109: ...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 Stopp...

Page 110: ...er 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 ra...

Page 111: ...onal 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 th...

Page 112: ...cope 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 ca...

Page 113: ...nd 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 circle that is cent...

Page 114: ...n 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...

Page 115: ...ery 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 rada...

Page 116: ...onditions 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 R...

Page 117: ...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 app...

Page 118: ...s 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...

Page 119: ...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 i...

Page 120: ...ep 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 aut...

Page 121: ...e 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 ho...

Page 122: ...he 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 Pa...

Page 123: ...ern 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 th...

Page 124: ...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 ca...

Page 125: ...o 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 r...

Page 126: ...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...

Page 127: ...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...

Page 128: ...lling 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...

Page 129: ...e 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...

Page 130: ...ition 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 det...

Page 131: ...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...

Page 132: ...vessel a black dot indicates each previously reported position of a tracked vessel and a blue flag indicates the last reported position of the vessel 1 From a chart or 3D chart view select Options La...

Page 133: ...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 Vessel Call wit...

Page 134: ...dicates 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 Open a gauge page 2 Select Options E...

Page 135: ...e 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 s...

Page 136: ...elect 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...

Page 137: ...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...

Page 138: ...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 m...

Page 139: ...s 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...

Page 140: ...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 vie...

Page 141: ...s 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...

Page 142: ...ge is replaced by the Close Hauled Gauge 4 Select an option To set the maximum and minimum values that appear when the upwind close hauled wind gauge appears select Change Upwind Scale and set the ang...

Page 143: ...signals to send and receive messages using the chartplotter Messages received and sent by the inReach device are grouped as conversations that are identified using the names or addresses of the conta...

Page 144: ...clude To include a new contact in the conversation select Enter New Recipient and provide the phone number email address or inReach address for the new contact 3 Select an option To send a quick messa...

Page 145: ...WARNING Garmin strongly recommends using a professional installer with proper knowledge of electrical systems to install the device Incorrectly installing the device can result in serious bodily injur...

Page 146: ...in Boat Switch device to use the wiring option you that applies to your installation type If you do not intend to connect navigation and anchor lights to the device you can configure channels 1 and 2...

Page 147: ...Enabling the Power Pole Anchor Overlay You must enable the Power Pole overlay on the chartplotter to control the Power Pole anchor 1 From the page to which you will add the overlay select Options Edit...

Page 148: ...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 hel...

Page 149: ...ct to engage the Mercury 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 Mercur...

Page 150: ...es 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 En...

Page 151: ...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...

Page 152: ...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...

Page 153: ...w 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 view...

Page 154: ...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 connect...

Page 155: ...ultiple 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 a...

Page 156: ...lect the name of the stereo 3 Select Zones Speed Vs Volume Enable 4 If needed update the settings to select the speed source and volume settings For more information on configuring the volume settings...

Page 157: ...cessary change the zone group to view the zone you want to adjust Stereo Zones and Groups page 142 3 Select and to adjust the volume for a zone Disabling a Speaker Zone If your connected media device...

Page 158: ...her synchronized stereos in the group remain on but leave the group When you turn the primary stereo back on again the other synchronized stereos rejoin the group If the synchronized stereo is not the...

Page 159: ...e equipment and subscriptions SiriusXM Satellite Radio page 147 For instructions on connecting a SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner see the stereo installation instructions To listen to DAB stations you m...

Page 160: ...on in which DAB is available and select the tuner region Setting the DAB Tuner Region page 146 Setting the DAB Tuner Region You must select the region you are in to receive DAB stations properly 1 Fro...

Page 161: ...from the list Removing DAB Presets 1 From the DAB media screen select Browse Favorites 2 Select an option To remove one preset select Remove Preset and select the preset To remove all presets select...

Page 162: ...tegory 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 dev...

Page 163: ...atures of a compatible connected stereo using the chartplotter 1 From the Media screen select Options Installation 2 Select the name of the stereo 3 Select a setting to configure NOTE See the latest O...

Page 164: ...letins may consist of either weather watches or weather advisories To view information about the warning or bulletin select the shaded area Color Marine Weather Group Cyan Flash Flood Blue Flood Red M...

Page 165: ...Information for Another Time Period 1 Select Charts Forecast 2 Select an option To view the weather forecast for the next 48 hours in 12 hour increments select multiple times To view the weather fore...

Page 166: ...zle 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 fis...

Page 167: ...egend 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 di...

Page 168: ...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...

Page 169: ...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 Op...

Page 170: ...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...

Page 171: ...is 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 Opti...

Page 172: ...aypoint targets also known as slew to cue To use any of the camera tracking features you must connect compatible sensors and cameras to the chartplotter using the Garmin Marine Network or the NMEA 200...

Page 173: ...e location select Waypoints 3 Select a target from the list and select Review 4 Verify the target details and select Track with Camera 5 Select Back until you return to the video screen The camera vie...

Page 174: ...earches for nearby Wi Fi networks 5 Select the chartplotter s Wi Fi network and enter the network password The app and the camera connect to the chartplotter s Wi Fi network You can control the camera...

Page 175: ...t Options Delete File Starting a VIRB Video Slideshow You can view a slideshow of the videos and images on the VIRB action camera 1 From the VIRB screen select 2 Wait a few seconds for the thumbnail i...

Page 176: ...or lenses the camera uses while shooting video Mirror Allows you to flip or mirror the video Rotation Allows you to rotate the camera angle Adding the VIRB Action Camera Controls to Other Screens Befo...

Page 177: ...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 comput...

Page 178: ...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...

Page 179: ...ou 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 t...

Page 180: ...he 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 t...

Page 181: ...er displays to make a station Input Device Pairing Allows you to pair a GRID remote input device or other compatible input device with this station Display Order Sets the order of the displays which i...

Page 182: ...the north reference 000 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 yo...

Page 183: ...ance 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...

Page 184: ...ep 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 obs...

Page 185: ...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 Diagn...

Page 186: ...ould lead to injury or property damage Navigation Alarms Select Settings Alarms Navigation Arrival Sets an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from a turn or a destination...

Page 187: ...ith Panoptix FrontV 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 wh...

Page 188: ...or or a temperature capable transducer Setting the Water Temperature Offset page 176 Calibrate Water Speed Calibrates the speed sensing transducer or sensor Calibrating a Water Speed Device page 176 F...

Page 189: ...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...

Page 190: ...o 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 en...

Page 191: ...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 chartp...

Page 192: ...nnect 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...

Page 193: ...Save All to Card 3 If necessary select the memory card to copy 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 selec...

Page 194: ...a Computer 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot 2 Select Info Manage User Data Data Transfer Save to Card 3 Select a file name from the list or select Add New File 4 Select Save to Card 5 Remove...

Page 195: ...1 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 Ex...

Page 196: ...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 necessar...

Page 197: ...ftware 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...

Page 198: ...omputer After loading the update onto the memory card install the software on the chartplotter Updating the Device Software Using a Memory Card page 184 Updating the Device Software Using a Memory Car...

Page 199: ...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 Wind...

Page 200: ...point 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...

Page 201: ...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 Polycarbona...

Page 202: ...t 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 pla...

Page 203: ...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 Polycarbona...

Page 204: ...ClearV 0 8 Mhz 800 kHz CHIRP range 760 to 880 kHz Ultra High Definition SideV 1 2 MHz 1 200 kHz CHIRP range 1 060 to 1 170 kHz Sonar transmit power RMS 8 CHIRP 1000 W Garmin ClearV and SideV CHIRP 50...

Page 205: ...ol 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...

Page 206: ...27251 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...

Page 207: ...d 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 Temperatur...

Page 208: ...gitude 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...

Page 209: ...ng 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 AI...

Page 210: ...812 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 temperatur...

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Page 212: ...support garmin com GUID 3E67C80C 0812 4EEC BC60 699751B9CF6F v2 March 2023...

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