Garmin GPSMAP 9 3 Series Owner'S Manual Download

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GPSMAP

OWNER'S MANUAL

12x3, 9x3, 7x3

Summary of Contents for GPSMAP 9 3 Series

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

Page 2: ...ed in the U S and other countries The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license CZone is a trademark of Power Products LLC C...

Page 3: ...ode or Combination Page 14 Deleting a Combination Page 14 Customizing the Data Overlays 14 Resetting the Station Layouts 14 Presets 15 Managing Presets 15 Saving a New Preset 15 Controlling the Chartp...

Page 4: ...ewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks 36 Automatic Identification System 36 AIS Targeting Symbols 36 Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets 37 Viewing a List of AIS Threats 37 Activating a T...

Page 5: ...55 Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths 55 Editing a Saved Route 55 Finding and Navigating a Saved Route 56 Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route 56 Initiating a Search Pa...

Page 6: ...it Zoom Sonar View 73 Garmin ClearV Sonar View 73 Garmin SideV Sonar View 74 SideV Scanning Technology 75 Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen 75 Panoptix Sonar Views 75 LiveV Down Sonar View 76 Liv...

Page 7: ...ymbols 102 Acquiring MARPA Targets Automatically 102 Removing MARPA Targets Automatically 102 Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object 103 Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object 103 Viewing Information...

Page 8: ...t Remote Control Action Keys 115 Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software 115 Yamaha Autopilot 115 Yamaha Autopilot Screen 116 Yamaha Autopilot Settings 116 Yamaha Autopilot Overlay Bar...

Page 9: ...ecting an inReach Device to the Chartplotter 133 Receiving Messages 134 Replying to a Message 134 Sending a Preset or Check In Message 134 Starting a New Conversation 134 Sending a Quick Message 135 S...

Page 10: ...djusting the Volume and Audio Levels 152 Adjusting the Volume 152 Adjusting the Audio Level 152 Muting the Media Volume 152 Automatic Volume Adjustment Based on Speed 152 Enabling Automatic Volume Adj...

Page 11: ...a 164 Changing the Sea Surface Temperature Color Range 164 Visibility Information 164 Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for Another Time Period 164 Viewing Buoy Reports 164 Viewing Local Weather...

Page 12: ...rations 179 Adjusting the Distance from Shore 180 Communications Settings 181 Viewing Connected Devices 181 NMEA 0183 Settings 181 Configuring NMEA 0183 Output Sentences 181 Setting the Communication...

Page 13: ...ng the Screen 194 Viewing Images on a Memory card 195 Screenshots 195 Capturing Screenshots 195 Copying Screenshots to a Computer 195 Troubleshooting 195 My device will not acquire GPS signals 195 My...

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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: ...tplotter 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 vie...

Page 21: ...th speed class 4 or higher Use of an 8 GB or larger memory card with speed class 10 is recommended An 8 GB memory card is included with GPSMAP 7x3 9x3 12x3 models 1 Open the weather cap on the back of...

Page 22: ...depth or autopilot control button Category tabs Closes the home screen and returns to the previously open page The categories tabs provide quick access to the main features of your chartplotter For ex...

Page 23: ...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 Hold a feature button such as Nav Chart 3 Sel...

Page 24: ...DSC information Replaces the when there is an active alert or warning to view TIP The icon changes color to indicate severity Creates an SOS Allows you to add an overlay to the current page Opens the...

Page 25: ...you enable the Screen Lock feature Garmin Support cannot retrieve the PIN or access your device It is your responsibility to provide the PIN to anyone authorized to use the vessel 1 Select System Soun...

Page 26: ...image you want to use 2 Select 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 shown when turning o...

Page 27: ...to one SmartMode layout in a station appears on all displays in the station 1 Select SmartMode Add Layout 2 Select an option To change the name select Name Symbol Name enter a new name and select Done...

Page 28: ...overlay hold an overlay box to quickly change the data in it To assign a preset to a portion of the SmartMode screen select Favorites Include and select a preset from the list on the right Deleting a...

Page 29: ...customized the settings and view of a screen you can save the customization as a new preset 1 From a compatible screen change the settings and view 2 Select Options Save New 3 Enter a name and select...

Page 30: ...d 4 Select the name of your headset 5 Select Connect NOTE Only one headset can be paired at a time Your headset appears on the chartplotter as Paired and Connected Using a Wireless Headset with a Garm...

Page 31: ...radar screen Show Sonar Opens the sonar screen Zoom In Zooms in Zoom Out Zooms out Raise Brightness Raises the display brightness Lower Brightness Lowers the display brightness Automatic Brightness E...

Page 32: ...ck Mute Mutes the media volume Unmute 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...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...eScope down sonar screen Show Live Scope Forward Opens the LiveScope forward sonar screen Show Live View Opens the LiveV sonar screen Show Live View Down Opens the LiveV down sonar screen Show Live Vi...

Page 35: ...ress 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 Commu...

Page 36: ...tarted from the ActiveCaptain app will update only legacy Garmin Marine Network devices and none of the Garmin BlueNet devices will be updated Inserting the ActiveCaptain memory card into a Garmin Blu...

Page 37: ...e 189 Be sure the card is inserted each time you want to use the ActiveCaptain feature 6 From the application store on your mobile device install and open the ActiveCaptain app TIP You can scan this Q...

Page 38: ...ature Enabling Smart Notifications page 23 When the Smart Notifications feature is enabled and your mobile device receives a notification a pop up notification appears on the GPSMAP screen briefly You...

Page 39: ...me and conserve storage space you can download only the areas of the chart you need After you download a chart or area for the first time updates are automatic each time you open ActiveCaptain If you...

Page 40: ...trouble finding or connecting to a device or if you experience interference 1 Select Communications Wi Fi Network Advanced Channel 2 Enter a new channel You do not need to change the wireless channel...

Page 41: ...grees clockwise around the mast by which the sensor points away from the center of the front of the boat If the sensor is facing starboard the angle should be between 1 and 180 degrees If the sensor i...

Page 42: ...ith 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...

Page 43: ...eCaptain app to the chartplotter to complete the activation process The ActiveCaptain app activates the subscription automatically after it connects to the internet and then to the chartplotter The Ac...

Page 44: ...art Chart Symbols This table contains some of the common symbols you might see on the detailed charts Icon Description Buoy Information Marine services Tide station Current station Overhead photo avai...

Page 45: ...bject on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart 1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart select a location or object A list of options appears The options that appear vary based on the location...

Page 46: ...se visual sightings and steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects NOTE The Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium...

Page 47: ...tures using the ActiveCaptain app Activating a Marine Chart Subscription page 29 Mariner s Eye 3D Provides a view from above and behind the boat for a three dimensional navigation aid Fish Eye 3D Prov...

Page 48: ...onsibility 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...

Page 49: ...ge Yellow 0 to 1 knot Orange 1 to 2 knots Red 2 or more knots Showing Tides and Current Indicators NOTE This feature is available with premium charts in some areas You can show static or animated tide...

Page 50: ...ection in which the triangle is pointing indicates the direction in which the AIS vessel is moving Target is selected Target is activated The target appears larger on the chart A green line attached t...

Page 51: ...e rate of turn information is indicated by the direction of the barb at the end of the heading line The length of the barb does not change When course over ground and heading information are provided...

Page 52: ...ible chartplotter The safe zone collision alarm is used for AIS vessels When a radar is connected to the same network you can also use the safe zone collision alarm for MARPA targets The safe zone is...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...vigation 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 Transmis...

Page 55: ...ttings page 42 Manage User Data Shows and hides user data such as waypoints boundaries and tracks and opens user data lists User Data Layer Settings page 43 Other Vessels Adjusts how other vessels are...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...armin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain page 47 Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using ActiveCaptain You can download Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that other users have created and...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...an touch 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 p...

Page 66: ...connect a VHF radio to the chartplotter before you can use the chartplotter to initiate SOS calls You can use the chartplotter to mark a man overboard or SOS location and immediately begin navigating...

Page 67: ...lect Where To 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 coord...

Page 68: ...Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas Before you can navigate to a waypoint you must create a waypoint 1 Select Where To Waypoints 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select Navigate To 4 Select a...

Page 69: ...he starting point can be your present location or another location 3 Select Add Turn 4 Select the location of the next turn on the chart 5 Select Add Turn 6 If necessary repeat steps 4 and 5 to add mo...

Page 70: ...st create and save at least one route Creating and Saving a Route page 55 1 Select Where To Routes Auto Guidance NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas 2 Select a route 3 Se...

Page 71: ...d any land shallow water or other obstacles that may be in your path All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify pro...

Page 72: ...he path on the navigation chart and select Adjust Path 3 Select a location on the path 4 Drag the point to a new location 5 If necessary select a point and select Remove 6 Select Done Canceling an Aut...

Page 73: ...ance path Select Preferences Navigation Auto Guidance Preferred Depth Sets the minimum water depth based on chart depth data that your boat can safely travel over NOTE The minimum water depth for the...

Page 74: ...clearance from obstacles in open water even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to Near or Nearest As a result the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line unless the destination s...

Page 75: ...k as a Route 1 Select Where To 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 nav...

Page 76: ...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 the time interval To record the tr...

Page 77: ...ng the boundary For example you can set a boundary around your marina and automatically open the Docking layout when you approach the marina 1 Select Where To Manage User Data Boundaries 2 Select a bo...

Page 78: ...me and after you start the race timer a predictor line appears The predictor line extends from your current location toward the start line and the laylines that extend from each pin The end point and...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...s 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 and a...

Page 82: ...epth data 1 Measure the distance If the transducer is installed at the water line or anywhere above the end of the keel measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat Enter...

Page 83: ...r while tacking and gybing Wind Hold You can set the autopilot to maintain a specific bearing relative to the apparent or true wind angle You must connect a compatible wind sensor the same NMEA 2000 n...

Page 84: ...ged To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 1 select 1 or 1 NOTE Holding 1 or 1 for a few seconds automatically transitions the autopilot from Wind Hold to Heading Hold and initiates rudder ste...

Page 85: ...chart select Options Layers My Vessel Heading Line Angle Markers 2 If necessary select Source and select an option To automatically use the available source select Auto To use the GPS antenna heading...

Page 86: ...ot see an arrangement of sonar views to suit your needs you can create a custom combination screen Creating a New Combination Page page 13 You can also add sonar views to SmartMode layouts Adding a Sm...

Page 87: ...ompatible transducers go to garmin com transducers Garmin ClearV high frequency sonar provides a detailed picture of the fishing environment around the boat in a detailed representation of structures...

Page 88: ...del 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...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 77...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...FrontV sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots To see the Garmin FrontV sonar view you must install and connect a compatible transducer such as a PS21 transducer You may need to update the t...

Page 96: ...otter to detect the transducer automatically select the transducer to change and select Auto Detect To select the transducer manually learn the range for the installed transducer select the transducer...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...alarms audible Sounds and Display Settings page 176 Failure to set audible alarms could lead to injury or property damage NOTE Not all options are available on all transducers From an applicable sona...

Page 103: ...learV Setup Installation From a Garmin SideV sonar view select Options SideV Setup Installation Transmit Rate Sets the length of time between sonar pings Increasing the transmit rate increases the scr...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...ally 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 effe...

Page 107: ...eact 10 seconds It turns red and sounds an alarm when the system detects an obstruction or the depth is less than the entered value LiveV and Garmin FrontV Appearance Settings From a LiveV or Garmin F...

Page 108: ...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 Garmin FrontV LiveV Down and LiveV F...

Page 109: ...ate 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 th...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...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 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...s can enable you to view information about nearby objects more effectively if the rain clutter setting is configured optimally Select the shortest effective range given your reason for using radar and...

Page 115: ...n define the boundaries of the guard zone you must enable a guard zone Enabling a Guard Zone page 101 You can define a circular guard zone that completely surrounds your boat 1 From a radar screen sel...

Page 116: ...been acquired A solid green ring indicates the location of a target that the radar has locked onto A dashed green line attached to the circle indicates the projected course over ground or the GPS head...

Page 117: ...y other radar mode The details and projected heading settings configured for one radar mode are applied to every other radar mode and to the Radar overlay 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay se...

Page 118: ...e settings configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the radar overlay NOTE This feature is not available on xHD open array or HD HD radome models Turni...

Page 119: ...ain until the targets begin to blink 5 Select Up to raise the gain until the boats land or other targets appear steadily lit on the Radar screen 6 Minimize the appearance of nearby large objects if ne...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...r 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 a...

Page 122: ...tion is more than 1 degree set the front of boat offset 4 From a radar screen select Options Radar Setup Installation Front of Boat 5 Select Up or Down to adjust the offset Setting a Custom Park Posit...

Page 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ...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 128: ...in the combo to make it full screen before you are able to use the GRID 20 remote control Press the knob to change the mode While in step steering mode turn the knob to steer Each turn of the knob pro...

Page 129: ...slot 11 Select Communications Wireless Devices Autopilot Remote Update Software Yamaha Autopilot WARNING You can use the autopilot feature only at a station installed next to a helm throttle and helm...

Page 130: ...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 131: ...den 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 F...

Page 132: ...or control bar allows you to control a Force trolling motor and see the status of the motor Select an item to engage it The button illuminates when selected Select the item again to disengage it Troll...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...tter these features are also enabled The chartplotter allows you to quickly set up and send individual routine call details to your Garmin VHF radio When you initiate a man overboard distress call fro...

Page 135: ...on the Navigation chart at the time of the DSC distress call 1 From a chart or 3D chart view select Layers Other Vessels DSC DSC List TIP You can quickly access the DSC list from the messages and warn...

Page 136: ...s Other Vessels DSC DSC List TIP You can quickly access the DSC list from the messages and warnings menu Messages and Warnings page 150 2 Select a position report call 3 Select Review Navigate To 4 Se...

Page 137: ...l on which you want to communicate The radio transmits this request with your call Selecting a DSC Channel NOTE The selection of a DSC channel is limited to those channels that are available in all fr...

Page 138: ...ends information about the call to the radio 5 On your Garmin VHF radio complete the call Gauges and Graphs The gauges and graphs provide various information about the engine and environment To view t...

Page 139: ...ange Layout To add a page to this set of gauge pages select Add Page To remove a page from this set of gauge pages select Remove Page To change the order of this page in the set of gauge pages select...

Page 140: ...From the engine gauges screen select Options Installation Engine Selection Num Engines 2 Select First Engine 3 Select the engine to display in the first gauge 4 Repeat for the remaining engine bars En...

Page 141: ...t functions Helm Master Tank level information Hold a tank to view detailed tank level sensor information Status icons GPS signal strength Helm Master Select to set the Fish Point settings Helm Master...

Page 142: ...tor is on Serious engine damage will occur Low battery voltage Check the battery and battery connections and tighten all loose battery connections Return to port soon if tightening the battery connect...

Page 143: ...e Helm Master system equipped with a digital engine control DEC system Steer Friction Sets the friction on the steering wheel The friction adjusts automatically according to the engine speed Available...

Page 144: ...t pressure oil pressure and 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...

Page 145: ...e 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 Tota...

Page 146: ...wind gauge appears select Change Upwind Scale and set the angles To set the maximum and minimum values that appear when the downwind close hauled wind gauge appears select Change Downwind Scale and se...

Page 147: ...chartplotter and receiving satellite signals to send and receive messages using the chartplotter Messages received and sent by the inReach device are grouped as conversations that are identified usin...

Page 148: ...ing the Garmin Messenger app or on your account at explore garmin com You cannot customize the text of check in messages only the contacts who will receive it 1 From the InReach page select Conversati...

Page 149: ...est your device before you use it outdoors Ensure the inReach device has a clear view of the sky when using the SOS function because this feature requires satellite access to operate properly NOTICE S...

Page 150: ...want to cancel the SOS call Digital Switching Your chartplotter can be used to monitor and control circuits when connected to a compatible digital switching system For example you can control the int...

Page 151: ...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 i...

Page 152: ...g option that applies to your installation type NOTE After selecting option C the next configuration option in the cycle deactivates the interlocks so that channels 1 2 and 3 operate independently as...

Page 153: ...ct where you want to add the overlay 3 Select Power Pole Anchor or Power Pole Charge After you enable the Power Pole overlay on the chartplotter you must set the Power Pole installation mode to match...

Page 154: ...to control both anchors simultaneously Deselect to control the anchors independently Select to fully retract the anchor Select to fully extend the anchor Hold to retract the anchor manually Release t...

Page 155: ...Anchor Lock function depending on the depth Trolling Motor Direction Control When the Power Pole anchors are deployed you can rotate the angle of the trolling motor as needed This is helpful when you...

Page 156: ...property damage serious personal injury or death With a Mercury engine configured to operate with the Mercury Helm engine control feature on the chartplotter you can enable one helm as the active Merc...

Page 157: ...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 158: ...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 159: ...t Sport Exhaust On TIP You can select Toolbars from the menu bar to quickly open the overlay TIP You can also enable the Sport Exhaust setting from the Mercury gauges page menu Mercury Active Trim Con...

Page 160: ...le the Optimus overlay to control the Optimus system Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar page 146 When necessary the Optimus system provides messages with information instructions and alerts about faul...

Page 161: ...me Mode WARNING In the event of a steering failure Optimus Limp Home mode becomes available Limp Home mode is a system override that may severely limit your boat s control It should only be used in an...

Page 162: ...station graph as a white line You can select and to adjust the time on the tide or current station graph Present sunrise and sunset times Select to open the tide or current station information page A...

Page 163: ...overlay bar on the chartplotter shows current information for the most recently viewed current station and for the present date and time Tide and Current Overlays page 148 From the Currents overlay ba...

Page 164: ...is an active warning A window opens that shows messages and any active warnings 2 Select an option Select a message or an active warning Select All Communications Alarm History 3 If necessary select a...

Page 165: ...tically detect the stereos If you have a compatible third party stereo connected to the NMEA 2000 network you may be able to control the stereo using the chartplotter NOTE Not all features are availab...

Page 166: ...me Zone page 153 1 From the media screen select Options Audio Levels 2 Select or to adjust the audio levels you want to change Muting the Media Volume 1 From the media screen select 2 If necessary sel...

Page 167: ...nnected to the chartplotter or have a stereo or stereos with multiple speaker zones connected to the chartplotter you must designate one speaker zone on one stereo as the home zone The playback and vo...

Page 168: ...or a physical switch on the ignition wire the red wire all of the synchronized stereos in the group turn off and on together This applies to all of the synchronized stereos in the group whether or not...

Page 169: ...sources support the All option for the Repeat control From the media screen select an option Select Options Repeat All Select Options Browse Repeat All Setting Songs to Shuffle From the media screen...

Page 170: ...s connected to the proper DAB equipment and set to the correct tuner region DAB Playback page 156 Saving a Station as a Preset 1 From an applicable media screen tune to the station to save as a preset...

Page 171: ...ns 2 Select a station from the list Selecting a DAB Station from a Category 1 From the DAB media screen select Browse Categories 2 Select a category from the list 3 Select a station from the list DAB...

Page 172: ...t be turned on and receiving the SiriusXM signal 5 If the service is not activated within the hour go to http care siriusxm com refresh or contact SiriusXM Listener Care by phone at 1 866 635 2349 Cus...

Page 173: ...rol settings to their default values the passcode value is reset to 0000 1 From the media menu select Installation Factory Defaults 2 Select Yes Changing a Parental Passcode on a SiriusXM Radio Before...

Page 174: ...dio For more information refer to the instructions for your satellite weather and radio equipment Weather Data Broadcasts Weather data is broadcast at different intervals for each weather feature For...

Page 175: ...nt position of a hurricane a tropical storm or a tropical depression A red line stemming from a hurricane icon indicates the projected path of the hurricane Darkened dots on the red line indicate the...

Page 176: ...ds flow counterclockwise around low pressure centers in the northern hemisphere Indicates a high pressure center which is a region of relatively higher pressure Moving away from a high pressure center...

Page 177: ...ne represents 5 knots a long line represents 10 knots and triangle represents 50 knots Wind Barb Wind Speed Calm 5 knots 10 knots 15 knots 20 knots 50 knots 65 knots Wave Height Wave Period and Wave D...

Page 178: ...chartplotter to adjust the temperature range automatically select Auto Configure The chartplotter automatically finds the lower and upper limits for the current screen and updates the temperature col...

Page 179: ...shing chart is available with premium charts in some areas Viewing Weather Subscription Information You can view information about the weather services you have subscribed to and how many minutes have...

Page 180: ...he isolation coupler is not necessary Go to garmin com for a list of compatible devices or to purchase a PoE Isolation Coupler Go to garmin com manuals bluenet for more information about Garmin BlueNe...

Page 181: ...From the video screen select Options Video Setup Set Input Associates the camera with a video source Mirror Reverses the image like a rearview mirror Standby Places the camera in standby mode to conse...

Page 182: ...d video camera supports gesture responses you can control pan tilt zoom cameras using gestures directly on the chartplotter screen Check your camera user manual for a list of available features TIP Us...

Page 183: ...ure the camera angle and height for the best results when using the camera tracking feature You should make small adjustments until the camera view and camera tracking performance work as expected The...

Page 184: ...r death NOTICE In some jurisdictions it could be considered an invasion of privacy rights to take or publicly display photographs or videos of people without their permission It is your responsibility...

Page 185: ...NOTE The VIRB image shown on the chartplotter is a in a lower resolution than the VIRB action camera records To view the high resolution video view the video on a computer or television 1 Select Vess...

Page 186: ...camera into a low power mode to conserve battery power Not available on the VIRB 360 camera Video Setup Sets up the video VIRB Action Camera Video Setup Settings page 172 Edit Overlays Adjusts the dat...

Page 187: ...w of the VIRB action camera HDMI Out Video Considerations NOTICE To prevent corrosion due to moisture you must use Garmin GPSMAP accessory cables when connecting the chartplotter to the video display...

Page 188: ...s installed and configured to provide a complete bird s eye view of your vessel to easily see your immediate surroundings You can also view video feeds from any of the dedicated cameras in the system...

Page 189: ...bumper appears on the birds eye view only and can help you judge how close objects are to your boat From the surround view camera screen select Options Visual Bumper Adjusting the Visual Bumper You mu...

Page 190: ...ight brightness of other chartplotters in the station Color Mode Sets the device to display day or night colors You can select the Auto option to allow the device to set day or night colors automatica...

Page 191: ...as a stand alone individual display instead of grouping it with other displays to make a station Input Device Pairing Allows you to pair a GRID remote input device or other compatible input device wi...

Page 192: ...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 refe...

Page 193: ...Guidance path Select 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 194: ...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 obstacle...

Page 195: ...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 196: ...onnectors and is capable of higher speeds than the previous network technology You can connect Garmin Marine Network devices to Garmin BlueNet devices to share data with one another when the network i...

Page 197: ...rcumstances It is your obligation to ensure safe operation of the vessel CAUTION The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible Sounds and Display Settings page 176 Failure to set audible...

Page 198: ...anchor above the waterline The Anchor Scope value is the ratio of the length of anchor rode in use to the vertical distance from the bow of the vessel to the bottom of the water These anchor settings...

Page 199: ...th data 1 Measure the distance If the transducer is installed at the water line or anywhere above the end of the keel measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat Enter th...

Page 200: ...e Fuel Tank option The chartplotter uses information from the tank level sensors so you do not need to do manually enter fuel information after you fill up the tanks Fuel Capacity Allows you to enter...

Page 201: ...m 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 chartplott...

Page 202: ...he chartplotter from the Garmin Marine Network and select Delete Data and Reset Settings This does not affect maps or software updates Sharing and Managing User Data WARNING This feature allows you to...

Page 203: ...r 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 sel...

Page 204: ...mputer 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot 2 Select Where To 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 205: ...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 206: ...folder 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 n...

Page 207: ...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 208: ...omputer After loading the update onto the memory card install the software on the chartplotter Updating the Device Software Using a Memory Card page 194 Updating the Device Software Using a Memory Car...

Page 209: ...e 4 Hold or for at least six seconds Copying Screenshots to a Computer 1 Remove the memory card from the chartplotter and insert it into a card reader that is attached to a computer 2 From Windows Exp...

Page 210: ...waypoint 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...

Page 211: ...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 212: ...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 213: ...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 214: ...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 215: ...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 216: ...ue 126992 System time 127233 Man overboard 127251 Rate of turn 127252 Heave 127257 Attitude 127498 Engine parameters Static 127503 AC input status obsolete 127504 AC output status obsolete 127506 DC d...

Page 217: ...A 129810 AIS class B CS static data report part B 130067 Route and waypoint service Route waypoint name and position 130313 Humidity 130314 Actual pressure 130316 Temperature Extended range 130569 En...

Page 218: ...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 219: ...formation 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 RTE Routes...

Page 220: ...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 222: ...support garmin com GUID 3E67C80C 0812 4EEC BC60 699751B9CF6F v4 January 2024...

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