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OWNER’S MANUAL AND REFERENCE

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Page 1: ...1 OWNER S MANUAL AND REFERENCE GPSMAP TM 175 GOTO ZOOM MOB MARK QUIT PAGE MENU EDIT ENTER 175 Manual 7 31 98 3 55 PM Page 1...

Page 2: ...form or by any means electronic or manual including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN GARMIN GPSMAP G chart AutoLocate TracBack and PhaseTrac...

Page 3: ...ns Advanced Navigating and Plotting 250 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments Built in worldwide database usable from 4096 to 64 nm scales 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoi...

Page 4: ...nterference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the equipment or conne...

Page 5: ...modes scales and options Section 4 Navigation Page 36 38 Navigation page description and options Section 5 Main Menu Page 39 Viewing the main menu page and selecting submenus Section 6 Waypoints 40 4...

Page 6: ...ppendix A GPSMAP 175 Installation 73 75 Appendix B Wiring Specifications 76 79 Appendix C Messages 80 81 Appendix D Definitions 82 Appendix E Time Offsets 83 Appendix F Map Datums 84 88 Appendix G Ind...

Page 7: ...ING STARTED GOTO ZOOM MOB MARK QUIT PAGE MENU EDIT ENTER 3 Internal GPS Antenna Operating Keypad Three level gray LCD display Battery Pack in back GPSMAP 175 Unit Features 175 Manual 7 31 98 3 55 PM P...

Page 8: ...raphically from the map Displays a context sensitive options window Press MENU twice to display main menu page Activates highlighted fields and confirms menu options and data entry Turns the unit on a...

Page 9: ...from four to twelve satellites in view Your GPSMAP 175 will now continuously select the best satellites in view to update your position If some of the satellites in view get blocked or shaded the rec...

Page 10: ...ny given time By using an almanac a timetable of satellite numbers and their orbits stored in the receiver s memory the GPSMAP 175 can determine the distance and position of any GPS satellite To use t...

Page 11: ...ocess we recommend using the graphic initialization process described below which will usually provide a position fix in about a minute Before you initialize make sure the GPSMAP 175 unit and antenna...

Page 12: ...will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your present position and should acquire a fix within a minute or so While the receiver searches for satellites a flashing satellite icon wi...

Page 13: ...changed any settings position formats units of measure etc the descriptions and pictures in the tour may not match your configuration To turn the GPSMAP 175 on 1 Press and hold the P key until the pow...

Page 14: ...o simulator mode To place the GPSMAP 175 in simulator mode 1 From the status page press the O key The options page will appear displaying a menu of options and functions for the status page 2 Use the...

Page 15: ...rse and speed over ground along with a resettable trip odometer and altitude display Your current latitude and longitude along with a 12 24 hour clock appear at the bottom of the page Now that you ve...

Page 16: ...nd the RIGHT arrow key to advance to the next character position If you make a mistake and select an incorrect character simply use the LEFT arrow key of the R keypad to backspace the cursor and corre...

Page 17: ...plays The map display located in the middle of the page shows your boat as a triangle marker on an electronically generated chart along with geographic names markers and buoys that are provided by the...

Page 18: ...w of the R keypad to move the cursor down to the first lat lon grid south of your boat s position 3 Using the R keypad to move the cursor try following the outline of the lat lon grid closest to your...

Page 19: ...nation waypoint from the nearest waypoints list select a stored route to navigate or cancel the current GOTO destination Pressing G twice allows you to graphically select an on screen waypoint navaid...

Page 20: ...p will begin to move slowly keeping your boat centered on the display To get a better view of what s going on zoom in to a closer map scale 1 Press the DOWN arrow of the R key to select the 16 nm scal...

Page 21: ...e the range and bearing from your present position and the coordinates for the waypoint To review the waypoint page for a selected waypoint 1 Press the T key 2 To return to the map page press T again...

Page 22: ...OG are displayed at the top of the page along with a compass tape to indicate your cardinal heading The estimated time enroute ETE and velocity made good VMG or the rate you are closing in on your des...

Page 23: ...ay The default graphic highway setting is 1 4 nm but can be set for a 1 2 1 2 or 4 nm range To change the highway display scale 1 Press the Zkey in either direction up to increase down to decrease The...

Page 24: ...nroute to each waypoint displayed As you navigate the route the active route list will be automatically update indicating the next destination waypoint The active route page also provides quick access...

Page 25: ...log page allows you to specify whether to record a track plot and define how it is recorded It also provides both an indicator of the total memory used and the individual functions to clear the track...

Page 26: ...ction which contains a closer look at all of the exciting features of the GPSMAP 175 or use the Reference section as you need it The GPSMAP 175 is one product you ll grow with as you learn more about...

Page 27: ...ill not be highlighted The sky view shows a bird s eye view of the position of each satellite relative to the receiver s last known position The outer circle represents the horizon track up the inner...

Page 28: ...us field will show one of the following conditions Searching the Sky the receiver is looking for any satellites AutoLocate the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected Th...

Page 29: ...initialization Start AutoLocate allows the receiver to locate your position automatically Either Track Up North Up SkyView allows you to select between a north up or track up sky view display Either S...

Page 30: ...ALT The bottom half of the page displays your present position s coordinates along with the time of day as calculated using GPS satellites The status bar at the bottom of the page indicates position f...

Page 31: ...ed ALT altitude VDC DC voltage To change a data field 1 Highlight the Change Data Fields option and press T 2 Move the field highlight to the field you want to change and pressT 3 Select the desired d...

Page 32: ...n on screen cursor lets you pan and scroll to other map areas determine the distance and bearing to a position and perform various route and waypoint functions The data window located at the top of th...

Page 33: ...attempts to go off the display the zoom level may need to be adjusted to keep cartography on screen Whenever the R keypad is pressed the GPSMAP 175 will enter cursor mode In cursor mode The cursor can...

Page 34: ...osition coordinates Keep in mind that when the cursor is stationary the distance and bearing from your present position will change as your boat moves The cursor may also be used to snap to on screen...

Page 35: ...rt cartridge cartography will be displayed using the data with the best resolution When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the chart in use by up to two settings overzoom cartography wi...

Page 36: ...p allows you to select between a full screen map display or the default map display with data window Map Outlines Off On allows you to specify whether or not coverage outlines for G chart cartography...

Page 37: ...1 Use the R keypad to select the desired map item and pressT A popup window will appear with the current settings displayed 2 Use the R keypad to highlight the scale you want to change 3 Press T to c...

Page 38: ...corrections which can degrade accuracy up to 330 100 meters The maximum correction is 16 400 feet 5000m To calibrate the map 1 Select the Calibrate the Map option and press T 2 Use the R keypad to mo...

Page 39: ...t SOG speed over ground COG course over ground ETE estimated time enroute ETA estimated time of arrival XTK crosstrack error VMG velocity made good TRN turn angle to wpt WPT active wpt name To change...

Page 40: ...o indicate your cardinal heading Two additional data fields at the bottom of the page show the estimated time enroute ETE and velocity made good VMG to your destination The middle section of the scree...

Page 41: ...ings are available from 1 4 to 4 nm with a default setting of 1 4 nm To change the highway perspective scale 1 Press the up or down arrow of the Zkey to select the desired setting 2 Press T to confirm...

Page 42: ...ields option and press T 2 Highlight the field you want to change and press T 3 Select the desired data field option and press T Configure Highway allows you to select what waypoints are shown on the...

Page 43: ...11 submenus are divided into categories by function To select a submenu from the main menu page 1 Highlight the submenu you want to view and press T For specific instructions on using a submenu see t...

Page 44: ...ew waypoint position from the map display using the cursor Text Entry allows you to enter a new waypoint s position coordinates manually from a chart etc or by referencing it s bearing and distance fr...

Page 45: ...r the Use NAVAID Posn option and press T 4 To accept the waypoint with the default name symbol and comment the date and time of creation press T to confirm the Done prompt 5 To enter a different name...

Page 46: ...ect the selected navaid s name and symbol 4 To change the name symbol or comment highlight the appropriate field and press T 5 After entering and confirming your changes move the field highlight back...

Page 47: ...s O to select the waypoint from the nearest list waypoint list or map display Leave the reference field blank to use your present position 5 Press T to begin entry of the bearing from your reference w...

Page 48: ...1 Use the R keypad to highlight the desired waypoint on the map display or any waypoint list 2 Press T to display the waypoint definition page From the waypoint definition page you may change the way...

Page 49: ...rrow 4 Use the R keypad to move the cursor arrow to the desired position The cursor s coordinates along with the distance and bearing from your present position will be displayed at the top of the map...

Page 50: ...hich shows the nine nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position The nearest waypoints are continuously updated to your present position and provide quick access to the closest...

Page 51: ...point list waypoint list or map display 4 Press T to confirm The distance field will now be highlighted 5 Press T to begin entry of the proximity radius 6 UsetheRkeypadtoenteradistancevalue to99 99uni...

Page 52: ...me or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints The total number of stored and available waypoints is displayed at the top of the waypoints page with the stored waypoints arranged in nu...

Page 53: ...he GPSMAP 175 will automatically create or move a waypoint named MAP at the navaid or map position To activate a GOTO from the map display 1 Press the G key twice 2 To select an existing user waypoint...

Page 54: ...are available Start TracBack allows you to create and start navigation of a TracBack route back to the oldest track log point in memory See pages 51 52 for more on using the TracBack function Show All...

Page 55: ...memory which will eliminate the need to store waypoints along the way TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route of up to 30 waypoints and activating an inverted route along...

Page 56: ...available waypoints in memory to create a TracBack route you will be alerted with a waypoint memory full message and the receiver will use available waypoints to create a route with an emphasis on th...

Page 57: ...or navaid to the route use the arrow pointer to highlight the desired waypoint on screen and press T 6 To add a new waypoint to the route use the arrow pointer to select the desired map position and p...

Page 58: ...waypoint and press T A pop up menu of editing choices will appear with options for reviewing removing moving or inserting a route waypoint To review a route waypoint 1 Highlight the Review option and...

Page 59: ...route edit options 1 Press O To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press T The following options are available Edit As Text allows you to modify a route by text entry To edit a r...

Page 60: ...ge the selected route waypoint 1 Highlight the Change option and press T 2 Enter the name of the new waypoint using the R keypad or press O to selectthenewwaypointfromthenearestlist waypointlist ormap...

Page 61: ...from the route options page To display the route options 1 Press O To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press T The following options are available from the route list page Creat...

Page 62: ...n be used to copy a TracBack route route 00 to another route in order to either prevent losing the route the next time a TracBack route is activated or save a modified version of an existing route wit...

Page 63: ...point first From the active route page you can Change the route comment see page 57 for instructions Edit the route on map see pages 54 55 for instructions Additional functions for the active route ar...

Page 64: ...ata Fields allows you to define the data displayed in the distance and ETE fields Four data options are available DIS distance to active wpt DTK desired track ETE estimated time enroute ETA estimated...

Page 65: ...solution records track plot based upon a user defined variance from your course over ground The resolution option is the default setting and is recommended for the most efficient use of memory and Tra...

Page 66: ...ield and press T Press the left arrow key to clear the field and use the R keypad to enter the name of the starting waypoint You may leave the waypoint field blank to use your present position or pres...

Page 67: ...he page will now display the planning information for the route leg selected or the cumulative values for the entire route The route planning mode will also let you plan cumulative totals for multiple...

Page 68: ...youwantsunrise sunsetinformationfor currentdateandyear will be used as the default setting and press T The sunrise and sunset times for arrival date will be displayed at bottom right of the planning p...

Page 69: ...f for the GPSMAP 175 s screen backlighting Six settings are available No Timeout the backlight will stay on until it is turned off 15 seconds default setting 30 seconds and 1 2 or 4 minutes Keeping th...

Page 70: ...itish grid German grid Irish grid Maidenhead Swedish grid Swiss grid Taiwan grid UTM UPS grid Navigation Units selects the format for speed and distance measurements You may select from nautical statu...

Page 71: ...t the GPSMAP 175 s response time to changes in track or ground speed Three settings are available automatic on or off The auto default setting will monitor the changes in your current track and speed...

Page 72: ...the system clock To use the clock alarm select the On option and enter the desired time of day in the time field Arrival Alarm lets you specify an alarm to sound when you re a specified distance away...

Page 73: ...ble NMEA output RTCM In No Out allows DGPS beacon receiver input with no output capabilities NMEA In No Out allows input from a NMEA compatible external device such as a Yeoman Plotter with no output...

Page 74: ...A IN OUT setting you must use the same NMEA format for both the input and output device Tuning DGPS Stations If the I O Format is set to accept RTCM input NMEA Output for connecting a differential rea...

Page 75: ...accepted 4 Close the door If you insert a G chart cartridge and get a card format not recognized message try removing the card and reinserting it If the card is still not recognized contact the dealer...

Page 76: ...to smaller range scales If the map outlines still do not appear check the Map Outlines setting on the map options page to make sure they are set to appear see page 32 Wheneveryouzoompasttheusablerang...

Page 77: ...a battery pack 1 Push down on the spring tab on the bottom of the battery pack 2 Slide the battery pack off from underneath the unit APPENDIX Power Installation To install alkaline batteries 1 Depres...

Page 78: ...ery will save almanac and waypoint data when the battery pack is not attached but it will only save data for a few months Note the lithium battery is not rechargeable and must be replaced when deplete...

Page 79: ...er end into an electrical outlet Do not charge your GPSMAP 175 for more than 24 hours with the battery charger system Heat generated by overcharging can shorten battery life and cause battery pack com...

Page 80: ...s to the back of the unit using either the long brass thumb screws supplied or standard M3 x 5 6mm machine screws The connector end may also be attached to the mounting bracket for convenient attachme...

Page 81: ...d beacon receiver for use with the GPSMAP system Other receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used but may not correctly display status or allow tuning control from the GPSMAP 175 unit APPENDIX...

Page 82: ...three mounting holes and screw the base down screws not included 3 Insert the round peg on the bottom of the mounting bracket into the top of the swivel mount Tighten the screw on the swivel mount to...

Page 83: ...ox 15 seconds warm start Approx 45 seconds cold start Approx 5 minutes AutoLocate Approx 5 minutes Search the sky Update Rate 1 second continuous Position Accuracy 1 5 meters 3 16 ft 15 meters 49 ft R...

Page 84: ...yond 500 meters due to poor satellite geometry or data quality You should check other navigational sources to verify the position indicated Max Calibration Is 5000mt 16 400 ft You have exceeded the ma...

Page 85: ...lready used Route Does Not Exist The route number you are trying to use or copy is not defined Route is Full You have attempted to add more than 30 waypoints to a route Route Memory is Full You have a...

Page 86: ...GPS receivers Estimated Time of Arrival ETA The time of day of your arrival at a destination Estimated Time Enroute ETE The time remaining to your destination at your present speed Grid A coordinate...

Page 87: ...5 to E022 5 1 E022 5 to E037 5 2 E037 5 to E052 5 3 E052 5 to E067 5 4 83 Turn TRN The difference and direction in degrees between the bearing to your destination and your course over ground The TRN v...

Page 88: ...smania Island Astrln Geod 84 Australian Geod 84 Australia Tasmania Island Adindan Adindan Ethiopia Mali Senegal Sudan Afgooye Afgooye Somalia AIN EL ABD 70 AIN EL ANBD 1970 Bahrain Island Saudi Arabia...

Page 89: ...nd New Zealand Chua Astro Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegr Corrego Alegre Brazil Djakarta Djakarta Batavia Sumatra Island Indonesia Dos 1968 Dos 1968 Gizo Island New Georgia Islands Easter Isld 67 Ea...

Page 90: ...beria Luzon Mindanao Luzon Mindanao Island Luzon Philippine Luzon Philippines excluding Mindanao Isl Mahe 1971 Mahe 1971 Mahe Island Marco Astro Marco Astro Salvage Isl Massawa Massawa Eritrea Ethiopi...

Page 91: ...Arabia Nahrwn United Arab Nahrwn United Arab Emirates Naparima BWI Naparima BWI Trinidad and Tobago Obsrvtorio 66 Observatorio 1966 Corvo and Flores Islands Azores Old Egyptian Old Egyptian Egypt Old...

Page 92: ...Paraguay Peru Venezuela Trin Tobago South Asia South Asia Singapore Southeast Base Southeast Base Porto Santo and Madiera Islands Southwest Base Southwest Base Faial Graciosa Pico Sao Jorge and Tercei...

Page 93: ...Movement 14 30 D Data Field Entry 35 Data Window 53 Date Time Formats 65 Datum 83 88 DC Wiring 76 Definitions 82 Desired Track DTK 82 Depth Contours 66 Depth Units 66 Dilution of Precision DOP 24 DGP...

Page 94: ...77 NMEA Setup 69 70 No Map Mode 31 O Offset local time 65 83 Operation Setup 64 65 Overzoom Mode 31 P Packing List i Page Sequence 11 Physical Specifications 78 Point to Point Planning 62 Position Fo...

Page 95: ...ck Log 61 Track Memory 61 Track Plot Resolution 61 Track Recording 61 Trip Odometer 26 27 61 Turn TRN 38 82 U Units of Measure 66 UTC time 83 UTM UPS Coordinates 83 V Velocity Filter 67 Velocity Made...

Page 96: ...NOTES 175 Manual 7 31 98 3 58 PM Page 92...

Page 97: ...NOTES 175 Manual 7 31 98 3 58 PM Page 93...

Page 98: ...NOTES 175 Manual 7 31 98 3 58 PM Page 94...

Page 99: ...ties and remedies contained herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any liability arising under warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular...

Page 100: ...et Olathe Kansas 66062 913 397 8200 FAX 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe LTD Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey U K SO51 9AQ 44 1794 519944 FAX 44 1794 519222 Part Number 190 00096 00...

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