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USB repeater extension cable only. You should make all cable 

connections in a dry environment.

Item

Description

Garmin chartplotter

Computer

GPSMAP USB cable

Dry environment, protected from moisture

GPSMAP HDMI cable (HDMI IN)

Controlling a Computer with the Chartplotter

Before you can control a computer using the chartplotter, you 

must connect the chartplotter and computer correctly. See the 

chartplotter installation instructions for connection information.

1

Select 

OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges

 > 

Video

.

2

Select the HDMI source for the computer.

3

Select 

Menu

 > 

USB Touch Out

.

You can now control your computer using two-finger touch 

gestures on the chartplotter screen.

4

If necessary, select 

Menu

 > 

Full Screen

 to view the 

computer screen in full screen mode.

TIP: 

To exit full screen mode, press  .

Pairing the GRID Device with the 

Chartplotter from the Chartplotter

NOTE: 

These steps are applicable to both the GRID device and 

the GRID 20 device.
Before you can pair the GRID 20 device with the chartplotter to 

make the data connection, you must supply power using 

batteries, the included 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 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 input device, press 

+

 and 

HOME

 at the 

same time.
A selection page opens on all of the chartplotters on the 

Garmin Marine Network.

2

Rotate the wheel on the GRID remote input device to 

highlight 

Select

 on the chartplotter you want to control with 

the GRID remote input device.

3

Press 

SELECT

.

Rotating the GRID Remote Input Device

For certain installation situations, you can rotate the orientation 

of the GRID device.

NOTE: 

This is not applicable to the GRID 20 device.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Marine Network

.

2

Select the GRID device.

Cleaning the Screen

NOTICE

Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective 

coating.

The device is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which 

is very sensitive to waxes and abrasive cleaners.

1

Apply an eyeglass lens cleaner specified as safe for anti-

reflective coatings to the cloth.

2

Gently wipe the screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

Viewing Images on a Memory card

You can view images that are saved on a memory card. You 

can view .jpg, .png, and .bmp files.

1

Insert a memory card with image files into the card slot.

2

Select 

Info

 > 

Image Viewer

.

3

Select the folder containing the images.

4

Wait a few seconds for the thumbnail images to load.

5

Select an image.

6

Use the arrows to scroll through the images.

7

If necessary, select 

Menu

 > 

Start Slideshow

.

Screenshots

You can capture a screenshot of any screen shown on your 

chartplotter as a .png file. You can transfer the screenshot to 

your computer. You can also view the screenshot in the image 

viewer (

Viewing Images on a Memory card

, page 60

).

Capturing Screenshots

1

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

Preferences

 > 

Screenshot Capture

 > 

On

.

3

Go to a screen you want to capture.

4

Hold 

Home

 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 a .bmp file from the card and paste it to any location on 

the computer.

Troubleshooting

My device will not acquire GPS signals

If the device is not acquiring satellite signals, there could be a 

few causes. If the device has moved a large distance since the 

last time it has acquired satellites or has been turned off for 

longer than a few weeks or months, the device may not be able 

to acquire the satellites correctly.
• Ensure the device is using the latest software. If not, update 

the device software.

• If the device is using an internal GPS antenna, make sure the 

device has a clear view of the sky so the internal antenna can 

receive the GPS signal. If it is mounted inside of a cabin, it 

should be close to a window so it can receive the GPS signal. 

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Appendix

Summary of Contents for GPSMAP 8600 series

Page 1: ...GPSMAP 8400 8600SERIES Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Android is a trademark of Google Inc The BLUETOOTH word...

Page 3: ...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 targe...

Page 4: ...2 GB microSD memory card formatted to FAT32 1 Pull down 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 weather cap firmly shut...

Page 5: ...ol select Name Symbol Symbol and select a new symbol To change the number of functions shown and the layout of the screen select Layout and select an option To change the function of a portion of the...

Page 6: ...om a compatible screen select Menu Manage 2 Select a preset 3 Select an option To rename the preset select Rename enter a name and select Done To edit the preset select Edit and update the preset To d...

Page 7: ...ch time you want to use the ActiveCaptain feature 6 From the application store on your mobile device install and open the ActiveCaptain app 7 Bring the mobile device within 32 m 105 ft of the GPSMAP d...

Page 8: ...ptain App page 5 2 When a chart update is available and you have internet access on your mobile device select OneChart My Charts 3 Select the map to update 4 Select the area to download 5 Select Downl...

Page 9: ...Data on a Garmin Nautix Device You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to the chartplotter to view charplotter data on the Garmin Nautix device NOTE You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to multiple...

Page 10: ...ion aids including beacons lights and obstructions NOTE The Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas NOTE 3D chart views are available with premium charts in some areas 1 From a ch...

Page 11: ...Current Indicators page 9 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 u...

Page 12: ...line does not appear on a 3D chart view The projected course of an activated AIS target appears as a dashed line on a chart or a 3D chart view The length of the projected course line is based on the...

Page 13: ...ories From a chart select Menu Layers Chart Shows and hides chart related items Chart Layer Settings page 11 My Vessel Shows and hides items relating to the boat My Vessel Layer Settings page 11 User...

Page 14: ...vated and MARPA tagged vessels Collision Alarm Sets the safe zone collision alarm Setting the Safe Zone Collision Alarm page 10 Water Layer Settings From a chart select Menu Layers Water Depth Shading...

Page 15: ...pends on the size of your memory card your sonar source and the speed of your boat as you record data You can record longer when you use a single beam sonar It is estimated that you might be able to r...

Page 16: ...e If your device has Wi Fi technology you should access the Garmin Quickdraw Community using the ActiveCaptain app Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain page 13 1 Insert the...

Page 17: ...hart in a compatible chartplotter It provides a turn by turn navigation path to the destination avoiding land and other obstacles Auto Guidance page 18 When you are using a compatible Garmin autopilot...

Page 18: ...to the location If you selected another type of SOS the call details are sent to the VHF radio You must send the call using the radio Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new waypoint by projecting...

Page 19: ...2 If necessary select Filter to see routes only or Auto Guidance paths only Editing a Saved Route You can change the name of a route or change the turns the route contains 1 Select Info User Data Rou...

Page 20: ...t Navigate To Auto Guidance 3 Review the path indicated by the magenta line 4 Select Start Navigation 5 Follow the magenta line steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles NOTE When using...

Page 21: ...position the Auto Guidance line unless the destination selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway 8 Select an option If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory select Menu...

Page 22: ...create boundary areas lines and circles using the map You can also convert saved tracks and routes into boundary lines You can create a boundary area using waypoints by creating a route from the wayp...

Page 23: ...Swap Port Starbd Using the Starting Line Guidance You can use the starting line guidance feature to help get you cross the start line at the optimal speed during a sailing race 1 Mark the starting li...

Page 24: ...select Menu Autopilot Setup Wind Hold Type 2 Select Apparent or True Engaging Wind Hold Before you can enable the wind hold type you must connect a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot...

Page 25: ...vailable a full screen view a split screen view that combines two or more views a split zoom view and a split frequency view that displays two different frequencies You can customize the settings for...

Page 26: ...n and measure from the current location of the pin select Set Reference Panoptix Sonar Views NOTE Not all models support Panoptix transducers To receive Panoptix sonar you need a compatible chartplott...

Page 27: ...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 FrontV Sonar View The Panopt...

Page 28: ...nd transducers are mounted on your boat For example from a transducer with Garmin ClearV mounted at the back of the boat you can view the sonar data using the GPSMAP 8417 mounted at the front of your...

Page 29: ...ect Zoom In or Zoom Out to increase or decrease the magnification of the magnified area To set the depth and zoom automatically select Set Zoom Auto To cancel the zoom select No Zoom Setting the Scrol...

Page 30: ...e lowest resolution but is the least susceptible to noise It is not recommended to set echo stretch to low and filter width to high Overlay Data Sets the data shown on the sonar screen Sonar Alarms NO...

Page 31: ...might be prohibited from using frequencies between 50 to 80 khz with in mile of an orca whale pod It is your responsibility to use the device in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances Sel...

Page 32: ...is available only with Panoptix FrontV transducers Sonar Setup Adjusts the setup of the transducer and the appearance of the sonar returns Edit Overlays Adjusts the data shown on the screen Customizin...

Page 33: ...tores the sonar settings to the factory default values Setting the Bow Offset For forward view Panoptix transducers you can enter a bow offset to compensate the forward distance readings for the trans...

Page 34: ...structions 2 Turn on the chartplotter If necessary the 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 rada...

Page 35: ...the guard zone 5 Select Done MARPA Mini automatic radar plotting aid MARPA enables you to identify and track targets and is primarily used for collision avoidance To use MARPA you assign a MARPA tag...

Page 36: ...n Echo Trails The echo trails feature enables you to track the movement of vessels on the radar display As a vessel moves you can see a faint trail of the vessel s wake You can change the length of ti...

Page 37: ...tter and targets A higher sea clutter setting reduces the appearance of clutter caused by nearby waves but it can also reduce or eliminate the appearance of nearby targets NOTE Depending upon the rada...

Page 38: ...sates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat if the radar scanner does not align with the bow stern axis Measuring the Potential Front of Boat Offset The front of boat offset compens...

Page 39: ...ot display any data Autopilot Overlay Bar Actual heading Intended heading heading the autopilot is steering toward Actual heading when in standby mode Intended heading when engaged Engaging the Autopi...

Page 40: ...cancel a pattern using step steering mode Select Standby Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch You can control the Garmin autopilot with a compatible Garmin watch Go to www garmin com for...

Page 41: ...r screen prompting you to activate navigation to the man overboard location disappears Man Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter When your chartplotter is connected to a Gar...

Page 42: ...how the gauges pages are displayed and the data in each gauge 1 Open a gauge page 2 Select Menu Edit Gauge Pages 3 Select an option To change the data shown in a gauge select the gauge To change the...

Page 43: ...op 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...

Page 44: ...can configure the sailing wind gauge to show true or apparent wind speed and angle 1 From the wind gauge select Menu Sailing Wind Gauge 2 Select an option To show true or apparent wind angle select N...

Page 45: ...neHelm A V Gauges InReach Start Pairing The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the inReach device This can take up to 60 seconds The inReach and chartplotter connect automatically whe...

Page 46: ...ts one song Searches for stations or skips songs Shuffles Selecting the Media Device and Source You can select the media source connected to the stereo When you have multiple stereo or media devices c...

Page 47: ...FM stations as presets for easy access You can save your favorite SiriusXM channels if you are connected to an optional SiriusXM tuner and antenna You can save your favorite DAB stations if you are co...

Page 48: ...can select the categories of channels that appear in the channel guide Select an option If the media device is a FUSION Link capable stereo select Media Browse Channel If the media device is a GXM ant...

Page 49: ...tervals When the Garmin receiver is turned on or when a different weather feature is selected the receiver must receive new data before it can be shown You might experience a delay before weather data...

Page 50: ...s for an area appear as variations in color Different colors indicate different wave heights as shown in the legend The wave period indicates the time in seconds between successive waves Wave period l...

Page 51: ...or to the Garmin Marine Network as well as supported network IP based video cameras encoders and thermal cameras Protected HDMI content HDCP cannot be shared across the Garmin Marine Network Select O...

Page 52: ...ut use the zoom button To pan or tilt the camera use the compass rose TIP Hold within the compass rose to continue to move the camera in the desired direction Controlling a Video Camera Using Gestures...

Page 53: ...ore than one VIRB action camera connected use the arrows to select a different action camera to control To view stored videos or images select To pan and tilt the VIRB 360 drag your finger on the scre...

Page 54: ...yer stick You must make all cable connections in a dry environment Item Description GPSMAP 8400 8600 Series chartplotter Display with an HDMI In port such as a computer or television Item Description...

Page 55: ...stead of grouping it with other displays to make a station 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...

Page 56: ...ine using one or more familiar destinations that require navigation through a narrow waterway 1 Dock your vessel or drop the anchor 2 Select Settings Preferences Navigation Auto Guidance Shoreline Dis...

Page 57: ...alarm to sound when you are off course by a specified distance Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm You can set an alarm to sound if you have moved more than an allowable distance This is very useful when an...

Page 58: ...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...

Page 59: ...ng Service Points Vessel Icon Cannot be synced between all models Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings NOTE This affects all devices on the network 1 Select Settings System System Info...

Page 60: ...download is complete eject the card from the computer 9 Insert the memory card into the card slot Memory Cards page 2 10On the chartplotter select Settings System System Information Update Built In Ma...

Page 61: ...emory card Loading the New Software on a Memory Card page 59 1 Turn on the chartplotter 2 After the home screen appears insert the memory card into the card slot NOTE In order for the software update...

Page 62: ...ettings Communications Marine Network 2 Select the GRID device Cleaning the Screen NOTICE Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti reflective coating The device is coated with a special anti ref...

Page 63: ...k the waypoint Position format is the way in which the GPS receiver s position appears on the screen This is commonly displayed as latitude longitude in degrees and minutes with options for degrees mi...

Page 64: ...ent draw at 24 Vdc 1 8 A Max current draw 4 9 A Device Specification Measurement Wireless frequency and protocols Wi Fi and ANT technologies 2 4 GHz 9 87 dBm nominal Memory card External card reader r...

Page 65: ...eport part B PGN Description 130313 Humidity 130314 Actual pressure 130316 Temperature Extended range 130576 Trim tab status 130577 Direction data NMEA 0183 Information Transmit Sentence Description G...

Page 66: ...ature 1 65263 Engine fluid level or pressure 1 65270 Inlet or exhaust conditions 1 65271 Vehicle electrical power 65279 Water in fuel indicator 65272 Transmission fluids 1 65248 Vehicle distance 65266...

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