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Copying User Data to a Memory Card..... 88
Updating Built-In Maps with a Memory Card
and Garmin Express.................................89
Backing Up Data to a Computer...............89
Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter..89
Saving System Information to a Memory
Card..........................................................89

Appendix............................................. 89

ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express......... 89
Garmin Express App................................ 90

Installing the Garmin Express App on a
Computer.............................................. 90
Registering Your Device Using the
Garmin Express App.............................90
Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin
Express App......................................... 90
Software Updates................................. 91

Touchscreen Controls for a Connected
Computer (MFD models).......................... 91

Controlling a Computer with the
Chartplotter........................................... 92

Cleaning the Screen................................. 92
Viewing Images on a Memory card.......... 92
Screenshots............................................. 92

Capturing Screenshots......................... 92
Copying Screenshots to a Computer.... 92

Troubleshooting........................................92

My device will not acquire GPS
signals...................................................92
My device will not turn on or keeps
turning off.............................................. 93
My device is not creating waypoints in the
correct location..................................... 93

Contacting Volvo Penta Support.............. 93
Specifications........................................... 93

Engine Information Transmitted over the
NMEA 2000 Bridge............................... 98

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Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for GPSMAP 8X10

Page 1: ...Owners manual VOLVO PENTA GLASS COCKPIT ...

Page 2: ...Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Volvo Penta is a registered trademark of Volvo Trademark Holding AB Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Android is a trademark of Google Inc The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under...

Page 3: ...tter 7 Voice Control 7 Enabling Voice Control 8 Supported Headsets 8 Pairing a Wireless Headset with a Garmin Chartplotter 8 Using a Wireless Headset with a Garmin Chartplotter 8 Chartplotter Voice Commands 8 GRID Remote Control 9 Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the Chartplotter 9 Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the GRID Device 9 Rotating the GRID Remote Input...

Page 4: ...ntours Feature 23 Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map 23 Garmin Quickdraw Community 23 Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain 23 Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect 24 Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings 24 Navigation with a Chartplotter 25 Basic Navigation Questions 25 Route Color Coding 25 Destinations 26 Searching for a Destinat...

Page 5: ... the Distance between the Bow and the GPS Antenna 33 Laylines Settings 34 Polar Tables 34 Importing a Polar Table Manually 34 Showing Polar Data in Data Fields 34 Setting the Keel Offset 35 Heading Line and Angle Markers 35 Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers 35 Water Sport Controls 35 Creating a Water Sports User Preset 36 Renaming a User Preset Button 36 Setting the Boat RPM or Speed 36 S...

Page 6: ...ing and Adjusting a Radar No Transmit Zone 50 Adjusting the Radar Range 51 Tips for Selecting a Radar Range 51 MotionScope Doppler Radar Technology 51 Enabling a Guard Zone 51 Defining a Circular Guard Zone 51 Defining a Partial Guard Zone 51 MARPA 51 MARPA Targeting Symbols 52 Acquiring MARPA Targets Automatically 52 Removing MARPA Targets Automatically 52 Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object 52 Re...

Page 7: ...ng 61 Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality 61 Turning On DSC 61 DSC List 61 Viewing the DSC List 61 Adding a DSC Contact 61 Incoming Distress Calls 61 Navigating to a Vessel in Distress 61 Man Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio 62 Man Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter 62 Position Tracking 62 Viewing a Position Report 62 Navigating to a ...

Page 8: ...Playing Music 69 Browsing for Music 69 Setting a Song to Repeat 69 Setting All Songs to Repeat 69 Setting Songs to Shuffle 69 Joining the Fusion PartyBus Network 69 Adjusting the Volume 70 Muting the Media Volume 70 Enabling and Disabling Zones 70 VHF Radio 70 Scanning VHF Channels 70 Adjusting the VHF Squelch 70 Radio 70 Setting the Tuner Region 70 Changing the Radio Station 70 Changing the Tunin...

Page 9: ...Chartplotter 80 Surround View Camera System 80 Changing a Camera 80 Viewing a Camera Feed Full Screen 80 Changing the Surround View Camera Layout 80 Showing and Hiding the Visual Bumper 81 Adjusting the Visual Bumper 81 Showing the Distance Marker 81 Renaming a Camera 81 Device Configuration 81 System Settings 81 Sounds and Display Settings 81 GPS Settings 81 Station Settings 82 Viewing System Sof...

Page 10: ...mputer with the Chartplotter 92 Cleaning the Screen 92 Viewing Images on a Memory card 92 Screenshots 92 Capturing Screenshots 92 Copying Screenshots to a Computer 92 Troubleshooting 92 My device will not acquire GPS signals 92 My device will not turn on or keeps turning off 93 My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location 93 Contacting Volvo Penta Support 93 Specifications 93 GLASS ...

Page 11: ...our world wide network of distributors and repair shops which can help you with technical advice service and spare parts The Volvo Penta 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 Volvo Penta support ...

Page 12: ...n 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 Protective Cover NOTICE Before moving the vessel remove the sun cover Leaving the sun cover in place while the boat is moving could result in the sun cover becoming ...

Page 13: ...arine Network This device supports up to a 32 GB SD 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 8x10 8x12 8x16 models 1 Open the door on the memory card reader 2 Insert the memory card with the label facing away from the door 3 Press the card in until it clicks 4 Close the c...

Page 14: ...t those changes appear on all displays in the station to maintain a consistent appearance Pinning a Feature Button You can add features such as a chart combo screen or gauge to the Pinned category NOTE If your chartplotter has been customized by the boat manufacturer the Pinned category contains customized items for your boat You cannot edit the Pinned category 1 Select a category such as Charts 2...

Page 15: ...artplotter is turning on For the best fit the image should be 50 MB or less and conform to the recommended dimensions Recommended Startup Image Dimensions page 5 1 Insert a memory card that contains the image you want to use 2 Select Options Settings System Sounds and Display Startup Image Select Image 3 Select the memory card slot 4 Select the image 5 Select Set as Startup Image The new image is ...

Page 16: ...e 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 D...

Page 17: ... A preset is a collection of settings that optimize the screen or 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 sel...

Page 18: ...provides a voice response Chartplotter Voice Commands The voice command system is designed to detect natural speech This is a list of commonly used voice commands but the device does not require these exact phrases other than OK Garmin You can try saying variations of these commands in a way that is natural to you An expanded list of voice commands is available at garmin com support marine_voice_c...

Page 19: ...e to the GRID 20 device 1 Select Options Settings Communications Marine Network 2 Select the GRID device ActiveCaptain App WARNING This feature allows users to submit information Garmin makes no representations about the accuracy completeness or timeliness of information submitted by users Any use or reliance on the information submitted by users is at your own risk The ActiveCaptain app provides ...

Page 20: ... From the GLASS COCKPIT device select ActiveCaptain Smart Notifications Enable Notifications 2 Turn on Bluetooth technology in the mobile device settings 3 Bring the devices within 10 m 33 ft of each other 4 From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device select Smart Notifications Pair with Chartplotter 5 Follow the on screen instructions to pair the app to the GLASS COCKPIT device 6 When prompte...

Page 21: ...on your mobile device select Software Updates Download The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile device When you reconnect the app to the GLASS COCKPIT device the update is transferred to the device After the transfer is complete you are prompted to install the update 3 When you are prompted by the GLASS COCKPIT device select an option to install the update To update the software im...

Page 22: ...r are updating a built in chart you need to follow the steps below once Then the content is downloaded automatically each day you open the ActiveCaptain app 1 When a chart update is available and you have internet access on your mobile device open the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device 2 Select Chart My Charts 3 Select the map to update 4 Select the area to download 5 Select Download The Acti...

Page 23: ...ations Wireless Devices Wireless Remotes GPSMAP Remote Backlight 2 Follow the on screen instructions Disconnecting the Remote Control from All Chartplotters 1 On the chartplotter select Options Settings Communications Wireless Devices 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 ...

Page 24: ...or depth recognition This chart is best for offshore deep sea fishing NOTE The Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas Perspective 3D Provides a view from above and behind the boat according to your course and provides a visual navigation aid This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals reefs bridges or channels and is beneficial when trying to identify entry and exit ro...

Page 25: ...uidance 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 Carefully compare the course ...

Page 26: ...ation purposes only It is your responsibility to heed all posted water related guidance to remain aware of your surroundings and to use safe judgment in on and around the water at all times Failure to heed this warning could result in property damage serious personal injury or death The icon on the chart indicates a tide station You can view a detailed graph for a tide station to help predict the ...

Page 27: ...w a perspective photo select The photo was taken from the location of the camera pointed in the direction of the cone 2 Select Photo Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System AIS enables you to identify and track other vessels and alerts you to area traffic When connected to an external AIS device the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels that are...

Page 28: ...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 a 3D chart view select an AIS vessel 2 Select AIS Vessel Activate Target Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel You can view the AIS signal status MMSI GPS speed GPS head...

Page 29: ...tplotter 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 East Real or synthetic ATON Topmark West Real or syntheti...

Page 30: ...h setting is specific to the chart or chart view being used NOTE Not all settings apply to all charts and chartplotter models Some options require premium maps or connected accessories NOTE The menus 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 From a chart select ...

Page 31: ...vessels and trails appear on the chart and shows the MARPA list Details Shows other vessel details on the chart Proj Heading Sets the projected heading time for AIS activated and MARPA tagged vessels Collision Alarm Sets the safe zone collision alarm Setting the Safe Zone Collision Alarm page 18 Water Layer Settings From a chart select Options Layers Water NOTE The menu may contain some settings t...

Page 32: ...tomatically as your speed increases Enter your top speed for the best results Vessel Orientation Sets the alignment of the vessel icon on the map The Auto option aligns the vessel icon using GPS COG at high speeds and the magnetic heading at low speeds to 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 ...

Page 33: ...ity The Garmin Quickdraw Community is a free public online community that enables you to download maps other users have created You can share your Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps with others If your device has Wi Fi technology you can use the ActiveCaptain app to access the Garmin Quickdraw Community Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain page 23 If your device does not hav...

Page 34: ...the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain page 23 1 Insert the memory card into your computer 2 Access the Garmin Quickdraw Community Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect page 24 3 Select Search for Contours 4 Use the map and search features to locate an area to download The red dots represent Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that have been shared for that region ...

Page 35: ... This option is available only when using a compatible premium chart in a compatible chartplotter It provides a turn by turn navigation path to the destination avoiding land and other obstacles Auto Guidance page 29 When you are using a compatible autopilot connected to the chartplotter using NMEA 2000 the autopilot follows the Auto Guidance route NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium chart...

Page 36: ...e services 1 Select Info Services 2 Select Offshore Services or Inland Services 3 If necessary select the marine service category The chartplotter shows a list of the nearest locations and the distance and bearing to each 4 Select a destination to view more information about the destination if available You can select or to scroll through the list of nearest designations Searching for a Volvo Pent...

Page 37: ...ange the comment select Comment Moving a Saved Waypoint 1 Select 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 se...

Page 38: ...nce Paths 1 Select Info User Data Routes 2 If necessary select Filter to see routes only or Auto Guidance paths only 3 Select Sort to sort the list of available routes by range length or name Editing a Saved Route You can change the name of a route or change the turns the route contains 1 Select Info User Data Routes 2 Select a route 3 Select Review Edit Route 4 Select an option To change the name...

Page 39: ...d Select Expanding Square when the location of the object is somewhat doubtful the search area is small and an intensive search is needed Select Creeping Parallel Line when the location of the object is approximate the search area is small and a consistent search is needed 3 Enter the search parameters 4 Select Done 5 If necessary select Engage Deleting a Saved Route 1 Select Info User Data Routes...

Page 40: ...nces 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 height of a bridge or obstacle b...

Page 41: ...tracks in each chart or 3D chart view Showing Tracks 1 From a chart select Options Layers User Data Tracks 2 Select the tracks to display A trailing line on the chart indicates your track Setting the Color of the Active Track 1 Select Info User Data Tracks Active Track Options Track Color 2 Select a track color Saving the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track 1...

Page 42: ...ries allow you to avoid or remain in designated areas in a body of water You can set an alarm to alert you when you enter or exit a boundary You can 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 waypoints and converting the route into a boundary line ...

Page 43: ...he start line the line is white This indicates the boat must increase speed to reach the start line on time When the end point is past the start line the line is red This indicates the boat must reduce speed to avoid a penalty for reaching the start line before the timer expires When the end point is on the start line the line is white This indicates the boat is moving at an optimal speed to reach...

Page 44: ...le Manually If you save the polar table file as polar plr and place it in the Garmin polars folder on the memory card the chartplotter imports the data automatically after you insert the memory card If it does not import the data automatically or if you want to load a different set of data you can initiate the import manually 1 Save the polar table file polar plr to the Garmin polars folder on the...

Page 45: ...e 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 ground COG line on the chart COG is your direction of movement Heading is the...

Page 46: ...rger or smaller wake for water sports The more you increase ballast weight the larger wake you create 1 From the Water Sports screen select Tank Controls 2 Select an option To fill a specific tank select next to the tank To drain a specific tank select next to the tank To fully fill all of the tanks select FILL ALL To fully drain all of the tanks select DRAIN ALL To cease draining or filling selec...

Page 47: ...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 show a full view graph of sonar data of different frequencies NOTE The split frequency sonar view requires the use of a dual frequency transducer Split Zoom Sonar View The split zoom sonar view shows a full view graph of sonar readings and a mag...

Page 48: ...e 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 that look more like live video The RealVü 3D sonar views provide three dimensional views of either what is in front of or below your boat...

Page 49: ...orical Sonar View This sonar view provides 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 FrontVü Sonar View The Panoptix FrontVü sonar view increases your situational awareness by showing obstructions under the wat...

Page 50: ...cer manually select the transducer to change select the transducer model from the list and select Change Model NOTICE Manually selecting a transducer could result in damage to the transducer or reduced transducer performance NOTE If you select the transducer manually disconnect that transducer and then connect a different transducer you should reset this option to Auto Detect Selecting a Sonar Sou...

Page 51: ... fingers apart to zoom in on the area An inset window appears and displays a small version of the full screen image The boxed area in the inset shows the location of the zoomed area 2 If necessary tap or drag within the inset window to view a different area of the full screen view 3 If necessary spread two fingers apart to zoom in 4 If necessary pinch two fingers together to zoom out To exit zoom ...

Page 52: ...m setting Select View Up or View Down to set the depth range of the magnified area and select Zoom In or Zoom Out to increase or decrease the magnification of the magnified area To set the depth range of the magnified area manually select Manual If necessary select Set Zoom to modify the zoom setting Select View Up or View Down to set the depth range of the magnified area and select Zoom In or Zoo...

Page 53: ...ncrementally to remove undesirable noise from the display Surface Noise Hides surface noise to help reduce clutter Wider beam widths lower frequencies can show more targets but can generate more surface noise TVG Adjusts the time varying gain which can reduce noise This control is best used for situations when you want to control and suppress clutter or noise near the water surface It also allows ...

Page 54: ...when medium or large fish are detected sets the alarm to sound only when large fish are detected Advanced Sonar Settings From a Traditional sonar view select Options Sonar Setup Advanced Shift Allows you to set the depth range on which the sonar is focused This allows you to zoom in a higher resolution in the focused depth When using shift bottom tracking may not work effectively because the sonar...

Page 55: ...equencies 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 whale pods you might be prohibited from using frequencies between 50 to 80 khz within 1 2 mile of an orca whale pod It is your...

Page 56: ...pth 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...

Page 57: ...heme for the bottom Bottom Style Sets the style for the bottom When you are in deep water you can select the Points option and manually set the range to a shallower value Color Key Shows a legend of the depths the colors represent On screen Control Shows or hides the on screen buttons Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings From a Panoptix sonar view select Options Sonar Setup Installation Insta...

Page 58: ...to see more information on the screen Increasing the gain also increases noise and can make it more difficult to recognize actual returns Depth Range Adjusts the range of the depth scale Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps the bottom within the lower portion of the sonar screen and can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or moderate terrain changes Manually adj...

Page 59: ...r Compress Range 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 b...

Page 60: ...from a magnetic heading sensor or an automatic pilot the heading data could be compromised due to incorrect setup mechanical malfunction magnetic interference or other factors If the heading data is compromised the Radar overlay may not align perfectly with the chart data Transmitting Radar Signals NOTE As a safety feature the radar enters standby mode after it warms up This gives you an opportuni...

Page 61: ...ets on the radar display so you can navigate around other boats or severe weather or toward fishing spots where birds are feeding at the surface The moving targets are color coded so you can tell at a glance which targets are moving toward or away from you On most color schemes green indicates the target is moving away from you and red indicates the target is moving toward you On some models you c...

Page 62: ...y While enabled lost targets are removed when new targets are acquired while the target list is at full capacity 1 From a radar screen select Options Layers Other Vessels MARPA 2 Select Auto Remove On Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object Before you can use MARPA you must have a heading sensor connected and an active GPS signal The heading sensor must provide the NMEA 2000 parameter group number PGN ...

Page 63: ...reen to reduce the clutter 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 t...

Page 64: ...etting that reflects the present sea conditions Clutter caused by sea conditions may still be visible When using a compatible radar model the chartplotter adjusts the sea clutter based on the sea 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 Rang...

Page 65: ...k Ahead Speed Shifts your present location toward the bottom of the screen automatically as your speed increases Enter your top speed for the best results Radar Installation Settings Front of Boat Compensates for the physical location of the radar when it is not on the boat axis Measuring and Setting the Front of Boat Offset page 55 Antenna Configuration Sets the radar antenna size and sets the po...

Page 66: ... will likely report loss of navigation data and speed source periodically If you have more than one heading source on the network you can select a your preferred source The source could be a compatible GPS compass or a magnetic heading sensor 1 From the autopilot screen select Options Autopilot Setup Preferred Sources 2 Select a source If the selected heading source is unavailable the autopilot sc...

Page 67: ...l you let go of the key Hold 10 or 10 to initiate a sequence of 10 turns Steering Patterns WARNING You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat Do not begin a pattern until you are certain that the water is clear of obstacles The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing and it can also perform other specialty maneuvers such as U turns and Williamson turns Following th...

Page 68: ...ysically steer the boat Select or to cancel a pattern using step steering mode Select Standby Adjusting the Autopilot Response The Response setting allows you to adjust the autopilot responsiveness for varying sea and wind conditions 1 From the autopilot screen select Options Response 2 Adjust the rudder response If you need the rudder to be more responsive and move quicker increase the value If t...

Page 69: ...other people in the water may come into contact with the rotating propeller Always disconnect the motor from the battery before cleaning or servicing the propeller to avoid injury You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel The autopilot features on the trolling motor are tools that enhance your capability to operate your boat They do not relieve you of the responsibility...

Page 70: ...f the trolling motor when in anchor lock mode If you need the trolling motor to be more responsive and move quicker increase the value If the motor is moving too much decrease the value Navigation Gain Sets the response of the trolling motor when navigating If you need the trolling motor to be more responsive and move quicker increase the value If the motor is moving too much decrease the value He...

Page 71: ...ws the man overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to the man overboard point When you initiate a man overboard distress call from your chartplotter the radio shows the Distress Call page to initiate a man overboard distress call For information about installing and connecting a VHF radio see the VHF radio installation instructions Turning On DSC Select Options Settings Other Vessels DSC DSC ...

Page 72: ...formation in a Position Report 1 Select Info Other Vessels DSC List 2 Select a position report call 3 Select Review Edit To enter the name of the vessel select Name To select a new symbol select Symbol if available To enter a comment select Comment To show a trail line for the vessel if your radio is tracking the position of the vessel select Trail To select a color for the trail line select Trail...

Page 73: ...change the data in each gauge 1 Open a gauge page 2 Select Options Edit Gauge Pages 3 If necessary select a gauge view or gauge to edit 4 Select an option To change the data shown in a gauge select the gauge and select Replace Data To change the layout of the gauges on the page select Change Layout To add a page to this set of gauge pages select Add Page To remove a page from this set of gauge pag...

Page 74: ...ect Replace Data Engine 5 Select the EATS data to display Viewing Graphs Before you can view graphs of various environmental changes such as temperature depth and wind you must have an appropriate transducer or sensor connected to the network Select Info Graphs TIP You can view different available graphs by selecting Change Graph and selecting a new graph Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales Yo...

Page 75: ... notifications while operating the vessel Failure to pay attention to the conditions 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 message...

Page 76: ...ide a custom name to be used instead of the default name for each switch 1 From a Garmin chartplotter connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Boat Switch device select Options Settings My 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...

Page 77: ...nt Installed on Your Boat 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 control the Optimus system Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar page 67 When necessary the Optimus system provides messages with information instructions and alerts about faults and hazards A no swimming ic...

Page 78: ...rrent 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 approximate sky view location of the sun and moon The center of the screen represents the sky overhead and the outermost rings represent the horizon By default the chartplotter shows celestial information for the...

Page 79: ... screen select Devices and select the stereo 2 From the media screen select Source and select the media source NOTE The Devices button only appears when more than one media device is connected to the network NOTE The Source button only appears for devices that support multiple media sources Playing Music Browsing for Music You can browse for music in some media sources 1 From the media screen and ...

Page 80: ... Changing the Radio Station 1 From the media screen select an applicable source such as FM 2 Select or to tune to a station Changing the Tuning Mode You can change how you select a station for some media types such as FM or AM radio NOTE Not all tuning modes are available for all media sources 1 From the media screen select Options Tuning Mode 2 Select an option 3 If necessary select Select Preset...

Page 81: ...stalled and connected to the chartplotter you may have access to SiriusXM satellite radio depending on your subscription Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID Before you can activate your SiriusXM subscription you must have the radio ID of your SiriusXM Connect Tuner You can locate the SiriusXM Radio ID on the back of the SiriusXM Connect Tuner on the back of its packaging or by tuning your chartplotter to...

Page 82: ...structions on updating the software Audio Return Channel The HDMI Audio Return Channel ARC enables you to play the audio from the chartplotter over the stereo system speakers and play HDMI audio on the chartplotter using only one HDMI cable ARC eliminates the need to connect a separate audio cable from the chartplotter to the stereo Typically in systems without ARC to play the audio from the chart...

Page 83: ...con and the widest part of each cone points in the direction of the projected path of the storm cell The red lines in each cone indicate where the storm will most likely be in the near future Each line represents 15 minutes Lightning strikes are represented by the icon Lightning appears on the weather precipitation chart if strikes were detected within the last seven minutes The ground based light...

Page 84: ...re shows information about surface conditions including winds wave height wave period and wave direction Select Charts Sea Conditions Surface Winds Surface wind vectors appear on the Sea Conditions chart using wind barbs that indicate the direction from which the wind is blowing A wind barb is a circle with a tail The line or flag attached to the tail of the wind barb indicates the wind speed A sh...

Page 85: ...previous 36 hours in 12 hour increments select multiple times Viewing Buoy Reports Report readings are taken from buoys and coastal observation stations These readings are used to determine air temperature dew point water temperature tide wave height and period wind direction and speed visibility and barometric pressure 1 From a weather chart select a buoy icon 2 Select Buoy Viewing Local Weather ...

Page 86: ...d Video Camera 1 From a video screen select Options Video Setup Presets 2 Select a preset 3 Select Rename 4 Enter preset name Activating Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera You can quickly return networked cameras to preset values 1 From a video screen touch the screen The video controls appear on the screen 2 Select a video preset The camera restores the video settings saved for that preset...

Page 87: ...th the camera use pinch and zoom gestures To pan or tilt the camera swipe the screen in the desired direction Configuring the Video Appearance NOTE Not all options are available on all camera models and chartplotter models 1 From the video screen select Options Video Setup 2 Select an option To show the video using a stretched aspect ratio select Aspect Stretch The video cannot be stretched beyond...

Page 88: ... 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 VIRB screen select 2 Wait a few seconds for the thumbnail images to load 3 Select a video or image 4 Control the pl...

Page 89: ...ent HDCP content on the MFD chartplotter screen but not on an external screen You cannot view any HDCP content on a screen connected to the GPSMAP 8700 black box Check the video source s manual to verify that HDCP can be turned off for the source HDMI video is shared across the Garmin Marine Network but it is not shared across the NMEA 2000 network HDCP content is not shared across the Garmin Mari...

Page 90: ...nformation 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 view screen You can customize this to show only one camera instead You can quickly change which cameras are shown in these...

Page 91: ... day or night colors 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 Audio Settings You can adjust audible alarms alerts and warnings that are sounded over connected audio devices such as a...

Page 92: ...ormat for the device Variance Sets the magnetic declination the angle between magnetic north and true north for your present location North Reference Sets the direction references used in calculating heading information True sets geographic north as the north reference Grid sets grid north as the north reference 000º Magnetic sets the magnetic north as the north reference Position Format Sets the ...

Page 93: ...elect an option If the placement of the line is satisfactory select Options Navigation Options Stop Navigation and proceed to step 10 If the line is too close to known obstacles select Options Settings Preferences Navigation Auto Guidance Shoreline Distance Far If the turns in the line are too wide select Options Settings Preferences Navigation Auto Guidance Shoreline Distance Near 7 If you select...

Page 94: ...n Anchor Drag 2 Select Alarm to turn on the alarm 3 Select Set Radius and select a distance on the chart 4 Select Back System Alarms Select Options Settings Alarms System Clock Sets an alarm clock Unit Voltage Sets an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage GPS Accuracy Sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the user defined value Sonar Alarms W...

Page 95: ...cer Setting the Water Temperature Offset page 86 Calibrate Water Speed Calibrates the speed sensing transducer or sensor Calibrating a Water Speed Device page 86 Switching Sets the digital switching circuits such as SeaStar and CZone devices e KEY Management Allows you to manage the electronic keys e KEYs Drive Type The setting should be changed by authorized Volvo Penta personnel only ACP Mode Se...

Page 96: ...ter or a sonar module select Options Settings My Vessel Temp Offset If the sensor or transducer is connected to the NMEA 2000 network select Options Settings Communications NMEA 2000 Setup Device List select the transducer and select Review Temp Offset 5 Enter the temperature offset value calculated in step 3 Setting the Exhaust Aftertreatment System EATS Mode Read the Volvo Penta Operator Manual ...

Page 97: ...e Allows you to set the distance between drive lines to limit achievable steering angles for certain engine distances Gear Rotation Allows you to set the type of gear case on the outboard to define forward and reverse shift direction Gear Ratio Allows you to set the ratio between the rotation rates of the last and first gears Cruise Mode Allows you to change the cruise control mode between RPM and...

Page 98: ...a includes waypoints saved tracks routes and boundaries You can share data across the Garmin Marine Network You can share and manage user data using a memory card You must have a memory card installed in the device This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card formatted to FAT32 Selecting a File Type for Third Party Waypoints and Routes You can import and export waypoints and routes from third pa...

Page 99: ...oubleshooting tool A product support representative may ask you to use this information to retrieve data about the network 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot 2 Select Options Settings System System Information Garmin Devices Save to Card 3 If necessary select the memory card to save system information to 4 Remove the memory card Appendix ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express The ActiveCaptain an...

Page 100: ...ign 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 set up your vessel 11 Select Add The Garmin Express application searches the memory card for the device information 12 Select Add Device to register the device When registration is complete the Garmin Express application searches for addition...

Page 101: ...memory card is included with 8x10 8x12 8x16 models Downloading the software update may take from a few minutes up to a few hours You should use a blank memory card for software updates The update process erases the content on the card and reformats the card 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer 2 Install the Garmin Express app Installing the Garmin Express App on a Computer pag...

Page 102: ...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 ...

Page 103: ...nt 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 minutes and second degrees only or one of several grid formats Map datum is a math model which depicts a part of the surface of the earth Latitude and longitude lines on a paper map are referenced to a specific map...

Page 104: ...ing Input voltage From 10 to 32 Vdc Max power usage at 10 Vdc 45 W Typical current draw at 12 Vdc 1 3 A Max current draw at 12 Vdc 6 0 A NMEA 2000 LEN 9 Vdc 2 NMEA 2000 draw 75 mA max Max waypoints 5 000 Max routes 100 250 waypoints each Max active track points 50 000 points 50 saved tracks Memory card 2 microSD card slots in the back of the device 32 GB max card size Wireless frequency and protoc...

Page 105: ...1 m for up to 30 min For more infor mation go to www garmin com waterrating Fuse 15 A Input voltage From 10 to 35 Vdc Specification Measurement Max power usage 40 W Typical current draw at 12 Vdc 2 8 A Typical current draw at 24 Vdc 1 4 A Max current draw 3 5 A NMEA 2000 LEN 9 Vdc 2 NMEA 2000 Draw 75 mA max Max waypoints 5 000 Max routes 100 Max active track points 50 000 points 50 saved tracks Wi...

Page 106: ...cidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min For more infor mation go to www garmin com waterrating Fuse 15 A Input voltage From 10 to 35 Vdc Specification Measurement Max power usage 87 W Typical current draw at 12 Vdc 6 1 A Typical current draw at 24 Vdc 2 8 A Max current draw 7 6 A NMEA 2000 LEN 9 Vdc 2 NMEA 2000 Draw 75 mA max Max waypoints 5 000 Max routes 100 Max active track poi...

Page 107: ...er PGN Description 129802 AIS safety related 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 NMEA 0183 Information Transmit Sentence Description GPAPB APB Heading or track controller autop...

Page 108: ...ther NMEA 2000 devices to show J1939 engine data EVC Data Received NMEA 2000 Output PGN Engine speed Engine boost pressure Powertrim position 127488 Engine parame ters rapid update Engine oil pressure Engine oil temperature Engine coolant tempera ture Battery voltage Engine fuel rate Engine runtime Engine coolant pressure Engine fuel delivery pressure High coolant temperature Low oil pressure Low ...

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