Garmin 00991 MARINE RADAR TRANSMITTER User Manual GMR 404 406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review indd

Garmin International Inc MARINE RADAR TRANSMITTER GMR 404 406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review indd

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PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYOwner’s Manualmarine radarGMR 404/406GMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 1 3/27/2006 4:08:12 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGarmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The QuadrangleAbbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products.Garmin® is a registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.March 2006 Part Number 190-00669-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan© Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 2 3/27/2006 4:08:12 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual iINTRODUCTIONAbout This ManualThank you for choosing Garmin’s GMR 404/406 marine radar. The addition of the GMR 404/406 marine radar to your Garmin Marine Network, enhances the capability of your system by adding graphical radar data to your Garmin chartplotter.This manual covers the features and operation of the GMR 404/406 marine radar when viewed on the Garmin chartplotters. To get the most out of your new radar, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail.The Introduction contains information about this manual and the Table of Contents.The Main Pages contain information on the setup and operation of the GMR 404/406. The Appendix contains information such as specifi cations and license requirements. You can also fi nd warranty and FCC information in the Appendix. Use the Index as a key word search to help you fi nd information more quickly. Terminology Used Throughout This Manual• This manual refers to the radome hardware as the “scanner,” “radar,” or “GMR 404/406.” These terms can be used interchangeably.• This manual uses the term “chartplotter” when referring to a Garmin GPSMAP 3000 series multi-function display.• This manual uses the term “Radar Page.” The Radar Page is a dedicated page on the Garmin chartplotter showing radar information. Radar information can be displayed as a split screen on any of the chartplotter main pages. • This manual uses the term “ highlight” when referring to the on-screen cursor. To highlight something, use the Rocker key on the chartplotter to move the cursor to the desired item. The on-screen cursor is represented by a highlighted yellow box.INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 1 3/27/2006 4:08:12 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYii GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualINTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...........................................................................iAbout This Manual ................................................................... iTerminology used Throughout this Manual ........................... iGMR 404/406 Operation ......................................................1Radar Overview ....................................................................... 1The Radar Page ....................................................................... 1Radar Page Layout .......................................................................... 3Range Rings .............................................................................. 4Heading Line ............................................................................. 4Digital Navigation Data ............................................................ 4The Radar Confi guration Page ............................................... 5The Radar Adjustment Menu .................................................. 5Gain ................................................................................................ 6Sea Clutter ...................................................................................... 6Rain Clutter ..................................................................................... 7FTC (Fast Time Constant) .............................................................. 7Zoom ............................................................................................... 8Target Expansion ............................................................................ 8Trails ............................................................................................... 9Guard Zone ..................................................................................... 9VRM/EBL ..................................................................................... 10MARPA ......................................................................................... 11MARPA Setup ............................................................................. 12Hide/Show Navigation Features ................................................... 13Additional Adjustment Menu Items ............................................. 13Map Cursor On/Off ....................................................................... 14Setup ............................................................................................. 14The General Tab ...................................................................... 14The Display Tab ...................................................................... 15The MARPA Tab ..................................................................... 16The Advanced Tab .................................................................. 16Enter Standby/Begin Transmitting ............................................... 17Map Page Radar Overlay ...................................................... 17Appendix ............................................................................19European License Requirements ........................................ 19Specifi cations ........................................................................ 20FCC Compliance .................................................................... 21Software License Agreement ............................................... 22Limited Warranty ................................................................... 22Warning and Cautions .......................................................... 24Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 2 3/27/2006 4:08:12 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 1GMR 404/406 OPERATIONRadar OverviewThe Garmin GMR 404/406 transmits a narrow beam of microwave energy in a rotating 360° pattern. When the transmitted energy contacts a target, some of that energy is refl ected and returned to the scanner. The scanner collects the returned energy for processing and display. The GMR 404/406 is operated and adjusted using controls on the Gamin chartplotter. Radar data is presented on a dedicated Radar Page or as an overlay on the Map page. All radar controls are accessible on both pages.The Radar PageWith the GMR 404/406 radar properly installed, at power up, the Garmin chartplotter should detect the GMR 404/406 as a new network connection. Note: A software update may be needed for the GMR 404/406 to function properly. If the message “Incompatible Software Version” is displayed when the chartplotter is powered on, the software in the chartplotter needs to be updated. A software update card is provided with the GMR 404/406.When the new radar is detected, the chartplotter automatically adds a dedicated Radar Page to the pages list. If the Radar Page is not available, press and hold ADJ/MENU until the Main Menu is displayed. Use the Rocker to highlight the System tab, and select Radar from the Services list at the bottom of the page.To Select the Radar Page for display:1. Press PAGE to display the Pages list. 2. Using the Rocker, select Radar.3. Press ENTER. Pages List GMR 404/406 OPERATION > RADAR OVERVIEW—THE RADAR PAGE Prelimimary Copy—For Review Only GMR 404/406 OPERATION > Prelimimary Copy—For Review Only GMR 404/406 OPERATION > GMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 1 3/27/2006 4:08:13 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY2 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualWhen the scanner is powered on, the Status Bar at the top of the Radar Page, shows the message “ Radar Warming Up” with a countdown to Standby Mode. The countdown is also displayed in the middle of the Radar Page. When the countdown reaches zero, the message changes to “Hold FCTN to transmit.” As a safety feature, the scanner enters standby mode after it warms up. This provides the operator an opportunity to verify that the area around the scanner is clear before beginning radar transmission. It is important to remember that the microwave energy transmitted by the scanner can potentially be dangerous. CAUTION: The GMR 404/406 radar transmits microwave energy that has the potential to be harmful to humans and animals. Before beginning radar transmission, verify that the area around the scanner is clear. The GMR 404/406 transmits a beam approximately 12° above and below a line extending horizontally from the center of the scanner. Avoid looking directly at the scanner, the eyes are the most susceptible part of the body.When the area surrounding the scanner is clear, press and hold FCTN. The message “Do you want to begin radar transmission?” is displayed. Select Yes, then press ENTER. Before transmission begins, the message “ Spinning Up” is shown while the radar antenna reaches nominal rotation speed. When the message disappears, the radar begins painting an image. GMR 404/406 OPERATION >THE RADAR PAGEPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 2 3/27/2006 4:08:13 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 3Radar Page LayoutThis section describes the features of the Radar Page and how its features are displayed. By default, the Radar Page displays a Status Bar along the top, user confi gurable Digital Navigation Data down the right side, a Heading Line, and Range Rings. Soft key options that allow quick access to radar functions and setting changes are displayed along the bottom of the page. Status barRange rings Zoom scale Ring separation Digital navigationdataSoft key optionsHeading line GMR 404/406 OPERATION > RADAR PAGE LAYOUTPrelimimary Copy—For Review Only GMR 404/406 OPERATION > Prelimimary Copy—For Review Only GMR 404/406 OPERATION > GMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 3 3/27/2006 4:08:14 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY4 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualRange RingsThe Range Rings help to quickly determine the distance to a target. In the lower-right corner of the display are two scales. The upper scale is the current zoom scale. This scale is changed using the RANGE keys. The zoom scale is represented by the Range Ring with tick marks around the circumference. The tick marks are arranged with major tick marks at thirty-degree increments and minor tick marks every fi ve degrees. The tick marks can help in quickly determining the azimuth to a target. The lower scale represents the distance between the Range Rings. Heading LineThe Heading Line is shown from your current position along the path of your current heading. Digital Navigation DataBy default, the Radar Page shows one column of digital navigation data with four data fi elds. The Radar Page can be confi gured to show two columns of data with up to seven data fi elds each. Each data fi eld can be confi gured to show a variety of data. 3/4 nm1/2 nm1/4 nm GMR 404/406 OPERATION > RANGE RINGS—HEADING LINE—DIGITAL NAVIGATION DATAPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 4 3/27/2006 4:08:14 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 5The Radar Confi guration PageThe Radar Confi guration Page is used to change the look of the Radar Page. Please refer to the GPSMAP 3000 series owner’s manual for information about “Confi guring the Main Pages.”To display the Radar Confi guration Page:Press and hold DATA\CONFIG.The Radar Adjustment MenuThe Radar Adjustment Menu is a numbered list of options that allows direct access to the settings and features most commonly used on the Radar Page. There are several adjustment options available: Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter, FTC, Zoom, Target Expansion, Trails, Guard Zone, VRM/EBL, MARPA, and Hide/Show Navigation Features. All adjustments are made using the Rocker, or Data Entry keys. GMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR CONFIGURATION PAGE—THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENURadar Confi guration Page Radar Adjustment MenuPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR CONFIGURATION PAGE—THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyTHE RADAR CONFIGURATION PAGE—THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 5 3/27/2006 4:08:15 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY6 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualGMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUTo change a Radar Adjustment Menu setting:1. Press ADJ/MENU to display the Adjustment Menu.2. Use the Rocker or Data Entry keys to select an option. Press ENTER to display the adjustment for that selection.3. Use the Rocker to change the current setting. Press ENTER to accept the change.GainSelecting Gain displays the Gain adjustment slider. When Auto is selected, the scanner’s gain is automatically adjusted to provide optimal performance. Manually adjusting the gain increases or decreases the receiver’s sensitivity. Increasing the gain may help to show a distant target, but may also increase screen clutter. To change the Gain setting:1, Use the Rocker to move the slider up or down.2. Press ENTER to accept the change.To return the Gain setting to Auto, move the slider to the Auto position, or press the Auto soft key. Sea ClutterAdjusting the Sea Clutter setting can help eliminate any unwanted screen clutter caused by choppy sea conditions. Selecting Sea Clutter displays the Sea Clutter adjustment slider. The slider has three preset positions: Calm, Moderate, and Rough. Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 6 3/27/2006 4:08:16 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 7GMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUTo change the Sea Clutter setting:1. Use the Rocker to move the slider to a preset or other position. 2. Press ENTER to accept the change.The preset positions can also be selected using the soft key options.Rain ClutterAdjusting the Rain Clutter setting can help remove screen clutter caused by rain at close ranges. Selecting Rain Clutter displays the Rain Clutter adjustment slider. To change the Rain Clutter setting:1. Use the Rocker to move the slider to the desired setting.2. Press ENTER to accept the change. FTC ( Fast Time Constant)Adjusting the Fast Time Constant can help eliminate distant screen clutter caused by rain. The Fast Time Constant has four presets: Off, Low, Medium, and High. To change the FTC setting:1. Use the Rocker to select a new setting.2. Press ENTER to accept the change.The FTC settings can also be selected using the soft key options.FTC MenuPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > GMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 7 3/27/2006 4:08:17 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY8 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualGMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUZoomWhen a Zoom level is selected, a window showing a zoomed portion of the screen appears and a selection box is shown. The selection box can be moved to see different areas. The Zoom setting has four presets: Off, 2x, 4x, and Move. To change the Zoom setting:1. Use the Rocker to select a new setting.2. Press ENTER to accept the change.The Zoom settings can also be selected using the soft key optionsTo move the selection box:1. Use the Rocker to move the pointer and highlight the edge of the selection box.2. Press ENTER to activate the Move function. 3. Use the Rocker to move the selection box to a new location.4. Press ENTER to accept the move Target ExpansionTarget Expansion increases the size of a target. Target Expansion has two settings, On and Off. The Target Expansion setting has no effect at range settings of 4 nm or greater.To turn Target Expansion On or Off:1. Use the Rocker to highlight On or Off.2. Press ENTER to accept the change.Target Expansion Off Target Expansion Onzoom view selection boxPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 8 3/27/2006 4:08:18 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 9GMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUTrailsWhen the Trails function is on, all returns on the display leave a history trail. The Trails setting determines the length of the history trail. The Trails setting has four presets: Off, Short, Medium, and Long. To change the Trails setting:1. Use the Rocker to select a new setting.2. Press ENTER to accept the change.Trails Off Trails On (medium)To clear the Trails, select Clear Trails on the Adjustment Menu, or press the Clear Trails soft key. Guard ZoneA Guard Zone is a user-defi ned area of protection. If a target enters the defi ned Guard Zone, an alarm is sounded. Two Guard Zones can be defi ned at any given time.The Guard Zone Menu has two areas, “Guard Zone 1” and “Guard Zone 2.” Each area has two settings, Show/Hide and Adjust. Guard ZonecontinuedPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > GMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 9 3/27/2006 4:08:18 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY10 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualGMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUTo Defi ne a Guard Zone:1. Use the Rocker to highlight Show Guard Zone 1 or 2, and press ENTER.2. Use the Rocker to highlight Adjust and press ENTER.3. Using the Rocker, defi ne the area on the Radar Page.4. Press ENTER to accept the change.With a Guard Zone selected on the Radar Page, soft key options may be available.VRM/EBLThe VRM ( Variable Range Marker) and EBL ( Electronic Bearing Line) tools measure range and bearing to a target. The center point of the VRM can be moved, allowing measurement from one target to another. Two V/E tools can be active at the same time. The VRM/EBL Menu has two areas, “VRM/EBL 1” and “VRM/EBL 2.” Each area has two settings, Show/Hide and Adjust. To activate VRM/EBL 1 or 2: Use the Rocker to highlight Show VRM/EBL 1 or 2 and press ENTER.The diameter of the VRM and the angle of the EBL are adjustable.To adjust the VRM/EBL:1. Use the Rocker to highlight Adjust and press ENTER.2. Press the Rocker right or left to rotate the Electronic Bearing Line around the center point of the VRM. 3. Press the Rocker up or down to increase or decrease the size of the Variable Range Marker.4. Press ENTER to accept the changes.Variable Range Marker(VRM)Electronic Bearing Line(EBL)Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 10 3/27/2006 4:08:18 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 11GMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUTo move the center location of the VRM:1. Use the Rocker to highlight Move and press ENTER.2. Using the Rocker, move the center point of the VRM to the selected location.3. Press ENTER to set the new location.To use the VRM/EBL, expand the diameter of the VRM so that the outer edge touches the target. Rotate the EBL until it intersects the VRM at the target location. The measured range and bearing are displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.MARPAThe Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) function helps with collision avoidance. MARPA can track up to ten designated targets. Detailed information including Bearing, Range, Course, Speed, Closest Point of Approach, and Time to Closest Point of Approach for each target is displayed in the MARPA list. NOTE: The MARPA function requires the use of a heading sensor. The heading sensor must output the NMEA sentence HDM or HDG at format 0183, v2.30 or higher. The Gamin Marine Network has been tested using the KVH® 1000 heading sensor using 6 second dampening.MARPA relies on a Heading Sensor to provide accurate own vessel heading information. Accurate heading data enhances MARPA’s performance. Each target being tracked by MARPA is represented by a symbol. The symbols indicate the current state of the target.Acquiring targetTarget is safeTarget is dangerousLost targetFor each target, a number and Vector Line is displayed with the symbol. The number is the MARPA list ID number. The Vector Line is a visual reference of the target’s course and speed. To designate a MARPA target:1. Use the Rocker to highlight Acquire Target and press ENTER.2. On the Radar Page, using Rocker, move the pointer to the target, and press ENTER.continuedPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > GMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 11 3/27/2006 4:08:19 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUWhile a target is being designated, a box is placed around the target. When MARPA begins tracking the target, the box is replaced with the appropriate symbol.Acquiring Target Tracking TargetTo display the MARPA List: Use the Rocker to highlight MARPA List and press ENTER.MARPA List MARPA Setup The MARPA Setup Menu contains settings for Vector Length, Target History, Own Vessel Safe Zone, Tine To Safe Zone, Safe Ring Zone, and Velocity Reference.To display the MARPA Setup Menu: Use the Rocker to highlight MARPA Setup, and press ENTER.12 Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 12 3/27/2006 4:08:19 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 13GMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUMARPA Setup MenuTo change a MARPA fi eld option:1. Use the Rocker to highlight the desired fi eld and press ENTER to activate the fi eld selections.2. Use the Rocker to highlight the desired selection.3. Press ENTER to accept the change.Vector Length —predicts the target’s approximate position at a set time interval. This setting determines the length of the Vector Line, based on the time interval setting and the target’s speed. The time interval settings range from .05 minutes to 60 minutes.Target History—is a trail showing a targets movement. Target History can be turned On or Off. Own Vessel Safe Zone—is a circular area defi ned by a range setting that is centered on your own vessel. If a target enters the defi ned area an alarm is sounded. The Safe Zone can be set to a distance between .01 and 2 nautical miles. Time To Safe Zone—sounds an alarm if MARPA determines that a target will intersect the Own Vessel Safe Zone within the defi ned time interval. The time interval settings range from 3 to 24 minutes. Safe Zone Ring—displays a ring on the Radar Page depicting the Own Vessel Safe Zone. Velocity Reference—has two settings, Absolute and Relative. This setting determines how speed and direction are displayed on the MARPA list. Relative calculates target speed and direction relative to your own. Absolute displays the target’s actual speed.Hide/Show Navigation FeaturesThis setting hides or shows navigation features such as Waypoints, a Bearing Line and a Course Line on the Radar Page. See page 16 for more information on selecting the Navigation Features.Additional Adjustment Menu ItemsThere are three additional items available on the Adjustment Menu: Map Cursor On/Off, Setup, and Enter Standby/ Begin Transmitting.Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > GMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 13 3/27/2006 4:08:20 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY14 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualGMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUMap Cursor On/OffThe Map Cursor On/Off setting turns the Map Page Cursor on or off when operating in Split Screen mode or when using two chartplotters. To turn the Map Cursor On or Off: Use the Rocker to highlight Map Cursor On/Off and press ENTER.SetupSelecting Setup displays the Radar Setup Menu. The Radar Setup Menu contains four sub tabs: General, Display, MARPA, and Advanced.The General TabThe General tab contains settings for Orientation, Cross-talk Rejection, Front of Boat Offset, Timed Transmit, Timed Transmit XMIT Time, and Timed Transmit STBY Time.To change a Setup fi eld option:1. Use the Rocker to highlight the fi eld and press ENTER to show the fi eld selections.2. Use the Rocker to highlight the selection.3. Press ENTER to accept the change.The General Tab Orientation—confi gures the Radar Page to display in one of three modes: Heading Up, North Up, or Course Up. Cross-talk Rejection—radar cross-talk may occur when two or more radar equipped vessels are operating in proximity to one another. Cross-talk rejection automatically fi lters out the cross-talk interference. Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 14 3/27/2006 4:08:21 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 15GMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENUTimed Transmit—is used to save power, likely while at anchor. When Timed Transmit is On, the radar refers to the settings in Timed Transmit XMIT Time and Timed Transmit STBY Time. If Off is selected, the Timed Transmit XMIT Time and Timed Transmit STBY Time fi elds are inactive. Timed Transmit XMIT Time—determines a time interval in minutes the radar transmits. For example, if set to 01 min, the radar transmits for a period of one minute before referring to the Timed Transmit STBY Time. Timed Transmit STBY Time—determines a time interval in minutes that the radar is in stands by. For example, if set to 10 min, the radar stands by for a period of ten minutes before referring to the Timed Transmit XMIT Time. When the radar is standing by, the scanner does not rotate or transmit; however, power is still applied to the Magnetron, eliminating the need for a warm-up cycle. The Display TabThe Display tab contains settings for Center Offset, Rings, Background color, Heading Line, Bearing Reference, and Navigation Features.The Display Tab Center Offset—has three settings: Center, Look Ahead, and Auto Shift. Center places your current location in the center of the display. Look Ahead shifts your current location toward the bottom of the display, allowing you to view an area farther ahead. Auto Shift adjusts your location on the display according to the current speed.Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > GMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 15 3/27/2006 4:08:21 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY16 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualGMR 404/406 OPERATION > THE RADAR ADJUSTMENT MENURings—is used to turn the radar Range Rings On or Off. Background—is used to select a background color for the Radar Page. The options are Black, Blue, and White. Heading Line—is used to turn the Heading Line On or Off.Bearing Reference—has two settings, Absolute and Relative. Relative calculates the bearing relative to own vessel heading. Absolute calculates the bearing referring to North. Navigation Features—there are three selectable Navigation Features: Waypoints, Bearing Line, and Course Line. When selected, that feature is displayed on the Radar Page. • Waypoints—displays user waypoints on the Radar Page. • Bearing Line—displays a bearing line on the Radar Page. The bearing line is displayed as a line from your current position to the active destination waypoint, similar to a traditional lollipop. • Course Line—displays a course line from your starting point to the active destination waypoint, similar to navigation on a map.The MARPA TabSee “MARPA Setup” on page 12.The Advanced Tab AFC Mode—has two settings, Auto and Manual. In Auto mode the scanner frequency is automatically adjusted for optimal performance and is recommended. The Advanced TabPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 16 3/27/2006 4:08:22 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 17To select an AFC mode:1. Use the Rocker to highlight the AFC Mode fi eld, and press ENTER.2. Use the Rocker to highlight the selection, and press ENTER.To manually adjust the scanner frequency:1. Use the Rocker to highlight the Freq button, and press ENTER.2. Using the Rocker, adjust the scanner frequency up or down to achieve the desired effect.3. Press ENTER to accept the frequency change.NOTE: The Signal Strength bar graph is damped and may be slow when responding to frequency tuning changes.Enter Standby/ Begin TransmittingSelecting Enter Standby places the scanner into Standby mode While in Standby mode, the scanner does not transmit, but power remains applied to the Magnetron.If the scanner is in Standby mode, Begin Transmitting is enabled. Selecting Begin Transmitting removes the scanner from Standby mode, and after “Spinning Up”, the scanner begins transmitting.To select Enter Standby or Begin Transmitting: Use the Rocker to highlight the Enter Standby or Begin Transmitting, and press ENTER. Map Page Radar OverlayRadar information can be displayed as an overlay on the Map page. With radar information overlaid on the map, many of the radar options are available by pressing the ADJ/MENU key. It is important to note that changing the “Range” of the map does not change the scanner range. When the Map page is zoomed in or out, the radar overlay is scaled to fi t. To overlay radar data on the Map Page:1. Press ADJ/MENU.2. Use the Rocker to highlight Show Radar, and press ENTER.To hide the Radar Overlay:1. Press ADJ/MENU.2. Use the Rocker to highlight Radar Options, and press ENTER.3. Use the Rocker to highlight Hide Radar, and press ENTER.GMR 404/406 OPERATION > MAP PAGE RADAR OVERLAYPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404/406 OPERATION > GMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 17 3/27/2006 4:08:22 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY18 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualMap Page with Radar Overlay Radar PageThere are several Radar Options available on the Map Page. These options do affect operation of the radar and the Radar Page.To display the Radar Options:1. Press ADJ/MENU.2. Use the Rocker to highlight Radar Options, and press ENTER.GMR 404/406 OPERATION > MAP PAGE RADAR OVERLAYMap Page Radar OptionsPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 18 3/27/2006 4:08:23 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 19APPENDIXEuropean License RequirementsAustria I Luxembourg IBelgium G The Netherlands ICzech Republic I Poland GDenmark G Portugal GEstonia * Slovakia *Finland I Slovenia GFrance G Spain *Germany G Sweden GGreece G United Kingdom IHungary * Cyprus GIreland * Malta *Italy G Iceland GLatvia I Norway ILithuania G Switzerland II —Requires an individual license for operation. G—can be operated under a general license or license exemption.* This product may require licensing in your country of use. Please refer to the national radio or telecommunications offi ce or ministry.APPENDIX > EUROPEAN LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 19 3/27/2006 4:08:23 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY20 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualSpecifi cationsUnit Dimensions: 28” (710 mm) D x 8” (205 mm) HRadar Scanner Weight: Unit 26 lbs; cable 8.35 lbsRange Scales (Range Rings): GMR 406—1/8 nm (1/32 nm) to 36 nm (9 nm). GMR 404—1/8 nm (1/32 nm) to 24 nm (6 nm)Power Output: GMR 404: 2 kW, GMR 406: 4kWPower Input Source: 10–35 VDC, 28W.Operating Temperature Range: -25°C to 70°C, and a relative humidity up to 95% at 35°CBeamwidth: Horizontal beamwidth of 3.6° nominal / vertical beamwidth of 25° nominal.Range: GMR 404—24 nm, GMR 406—36 nm.Wind Velocity: Wind speed up to 100 KtsAntenna RPMs: 24 rpm.Range Ring Accuracy: +/- 1 meterBearing Accuracy: 1°Minimum Range: 35 metersRange Discrimination: 30 metersSensitivity and Tune Controls: Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter, Frequency TuneRadar/Chart Synchronization: Overlay Mode. split overlay with standard radar presentation.Off Center Function: Look Ahead, Auto Shift, and ManualRF Transmit Frequency: 9410 ± 30 MHzAPPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 20 3/27/2006 4:08:24 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 21FCC ComplianceThe GMR 404/406 complies with Part 80 of the FCC rules. It has received a grant of equipment authorization, issued under the authority of the FCC.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Declaration of ConformityHereby, Garmin declares that this GMR 404/406 Marine Radar product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: http://www.garmin.com/products/sp310/. Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity.APPENDIX > FCC COMPLIANCE Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 21 3/27/2006 4:08:24 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY22 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualSoftware License AgreementBY USING THE GMR 404/406, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America. LIMITED WARRANTYThis Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. APPENDIX > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, LIMITED WARRANTY Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 22 3/27/2006 4:08:24 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 23Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer. Or call Garmin Product Support at one of the numbers shown below, for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction confi rmations are not accepted for warranty verifi cation. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction. NOTE: The GMR 404/406 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifi cations could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty. Garmin International, Inc.1200 Ease 151st StreetOlathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.Phone: 913/397.8200USA Only: 800/800.1020FAX: 913/397.0836Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 4, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial EstateRomsey, S051 9DL, U.K.Phone: 44/0870.8501241FAX: 44/0870.8501251Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, TaiwanTel. 886/2.2642.9199Fax 886/2.2642.9099 APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 23 3/27/2006 4:08:24 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY24 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.WARNING: The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the scanner has been installed according to the recommendations given in this guide, and that all personnel are clear of the scanner before switching to Transmit mode.WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.WarningFailure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage.Use the GMR 404/406 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual, and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GMR 404/406 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY.CautionPrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 24 3/27/2006 4:08:24 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYGMR 404/406 Owner’s Manual 25INDEXIndexAAbout This Manual iAdjustment 5Adjustment Menu 5Advanced Tab 16AFC Mode 16, 17BBackground 16Background color 15Bearing Line 16Bearing Reference 15, 16Begin Transmitting 17Begin Transmitting. 13CCaution 2Center Offset 15, 16change Sea Clutter setting 7change the Gain 6Clear Trails 9Confi guration 5Course Line 16Cross-talk Rejection 14DDefi ne a Guard Zone 10Digital Navigation Data 3, 4Display Tab 15EEBL 10Electronic Bearing Line 10Enter Standby 13, 17European License Requirements 19FFast Time Constant 7FCC Compliance 21Features 3FTC 5, 7GGain 5, 6General Tab 14Guard Zone 5, 9HHeading Line 3, 4, 15, 16Heading Sensor 11Hide/Show Navigation Features 5Highlight iLLimited Warranty 22MManually Adjust the Scanner 17Map Cursor 13Map Cursor On/Off 14Map Page Radar Overlay 17MARPA 5, 11MARPA function 11MARPA List 12MARPA Setup 12MARPA Setup Menu 12MARPA Tab 16MARPA target 11Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid 11NNavigation Features 5, 13, 15, 16OOrientation 14Overlay 17Overview 1Own Vessel Safe Zone 13RRadar Adjustment Menu 5Radar Confi guration 5Radar Confi guration Page 5Radar Options 18Radar Overlay 17Radar Overview 1Radar Page 1Radar Page Layout 3Radar Warming Up 2Rain Clutter 5, 7Range Rings 3, 4Rings 15, 16Ring Separation 3SSafety feature 2Safe Zone Ring 13Sea Clutter 5, 6Setup 13, 14Signal Strength 17Software License Agreement 22Software update 1soft key options 3Specifi cations 20Spinning Up 2Standby Mode 2Status Bar 2, 3TTarget Expansion 5, 8Target History 13Terminology iTimed Transmit 15Timed Transmit STBY Time 15Timed Transmit XMIT Time 15Time To Safe Zone 13Trails 5, 9Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 25 3/27/2006 4:08:24 PM
PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY26 GMR 404/406 Owner’s ManualINDEXVVariable Range Marker 10Vector Length 13Velocity Reference 13VRM/EBL 5, 10WWarming Up 2Warning and Cautions 24WARRANTY 22Waypoints 16ZZoom 5, 8Zoom level 8Zoom Scale 3Prelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 26 3/27/2006 4:08:24 PM
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PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARYFor the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.© Copyright 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesGarmin International, Inc.1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.Garmin (Europe) Ltd.Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.Garmin CorporationNo. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwanwww.garmin.comPart Number 190-00665-00 Rev. APrelimimary Copy—For Review OnlyGMR 404_406 Owners Manual Preliminary Review.indd 28 3/27/2006 4:08:25 PM

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