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Owner’s Manual

December 2014 Printed in Taiwan 190-01841-00_0A

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Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................1

Front View...................................................................................1

Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter........................ 1

Downloading the Manuals.......................................................... 1

Getting More Information............................................................ 1

Software Update......................................................................... 1

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card...................... 1

Updating the Device Software............................................... 1

GPS Satellite Signals..................................................................1

Selecting the GPS Source..................................................... 1

Customizing the Chartplotter........................................ 1

Home Screen.............................................................................. 1

Adding an Item to Favorites................................................... 2

Customizing the Layout of a SmartMode or Combination

Page.......................................................................................2

Adding a SmartMode Layout................................................. 2

Adding a Custom Combination Screen.................................. 2

Resetting the Station Layouts................................................ 2

Setting the Vessel Type.............................................................. 2

Adjusting the Backlight............................................................... 2

Adjusting the Color Mode........................................................... 2

Charts and 3D Chart Views........................................... 2

Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart............................. 3

Zooming In and Out Using the Touchscreen......................... 3

Selecting a Map..................................................................... 3

Measuring a Distance on the Chart....................................... 3

Chart Symbols....................................................................... 3

Showing a Different Chart...................................................... 3

Creating a Waypoint on the Chart......................................... 3

Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart............ 3

Viewing Details about Navaids.............................................. 4

Navigating to a Point on the Chart......................................... 4

Premium Charts.......................................................................... 4

Viewing Tide Station Information........................................... 4

Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart.............. 5

Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks..................................... 5

Automatic Identification System..................................................5

AIS Targeting Symbols.......................................................... 5

Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets...... 5

Showing AIS and MARPA Vessels on a Chart or on a 3D

Chart View............................................................................. 5

Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel.................................... 6

Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats............................ 6

Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm................................... 6

AIS Distress Signals.............................................................. 6

Turning Off AIS Reception..................................................... 6

Chart and 3D Chart View Settings.............................................. 6

Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup...................................... 7

Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart

Views..................................................................................... 7

Chart Appearance Settings.................................................... 7

Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views........ 7

Laylines Settings.................................................................... 7

Fish Eye 3D Settings............................................................. 7

Navigation with a Chartplotter...................................... 8

Basic Navigation Questions........................................................ 8

Destinations................................................................................ 8

Searching for a Destination by Name.................................... 8

Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart.............. 8

Searching for a Marine Services Destination......................... 8

Searching for a Volvo Penta® Dealer.................................... 8

Waypoints................................................................................... 8

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint...................... 8

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location.......................... 8

Marking an SOS Location...................................................... 9

Viewing a List of all Waypoints.............................................. 9

Editing a Saved Waypoint...................................................... 9

Moving a Saved Waypoint..................................................... 9

Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint................ 9

Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB............................................ 9

Deleting All Waypoints........................................................... 9

Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To............. 9

Routes........................................................................................ 9

Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present

Location................................................................................. 9

Creating and Saving a Route............................................... 10

Viewing a List of Routes...................................................... 10

Editing a Saved Route......................................................... 10

Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route....................... 10

Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route...... 10

Deleting a Saved Route....................................................... 10

Deleting All Saved Routes................................................... 10

Auto Guidance.......................................................................... 10

Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path.................... 10

Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path...................... 10

Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path............................... 11

Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress......... 11

Setting a Timed Arrival.........................................................11

Auto Guidance Line Configurations..................................... 11

Tracks....................................................................................... 12

Showing Tracks................................................................... 12

Setting the Color of the Active Track................................... 12

Saving the Active Track....................................................... 12

Viewing a List of Saved Tracks............................................ 12

Editing a Saved Track.......................................................... 12

Saving a Track as a Route...................................................12

Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track.................. 12

Deleting a Saved Track........................................................12

Deleting All Saved Tracks.................................................... 12

Retracing the Active Track................................................... 12

Clearing the Active Track..................................................... 12

Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording........... 12

Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log........... 12

Stopping Navigation................................................................. 12

Synchronizing User Data Across the Garmin Marine Network. 12

Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks................. 12

Sailing Features............................................................ 13

Setting the Vessel Type............................................................ 13

Sail Racing................................................................................13

Starting Line Guidance........................................................ 13

Setting the Starting Line...................................................... 13

Using the Starting Line Guidance........................................ 13

Starting the Race Timer....................................................... 13

Stopping the Race Timer..................................................... 13

Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS

Antenna................................................................................13

Laylines Settings.......................................................................13

Setting the Keel Offset.............................................................. 13

Sailboat Autopilot Operation..................................................... 14

Wind Hold............................................................................ 14

Tack and Gybe.....................................................................14

Sonar............................................................................. 14

Sonar Views..............................................................................14

Traditional Sonar View......................................................... 14

DownVü Sonar View............................................................ 15

SideVü Sonar View.............................................................. 15

Split-Zoom Sonar View........................................................ 15

Split-Frequency Sonar View................................................ 15

Changing the Sonar View.................................................... 15

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Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen............................... 15

Pausing the Sonar Display....................................................... 15

Viewing Sonar History.............................................................. 15

Sonar Sharing........................................................................... 15

Selecting a Sonar Source.................................................... 16

Renaming a Sonar Source.................................................. 16

Adjusting the Level of Detail..................................................... 16

Adjusting the Color Intensity..................................................... 16

Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale.................... 16

Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen........................... 16

Setting the Scroll Speed........................................................... 16

Sonar Frequencies................................................................... 17

Selecting Frequencies......................................................... 17

Creating a Frequency Preset............................................... 17

Turning On the A-Scope........................................................... 17

Selecting the Transducer Type................................................. 17

Sonar Setup.............................................................................. 17

Sonar Settings..................................................................... 17

Sonar Noise Rejection Settings........................................... 17

Sonar Appearance Settings................................................. 18

Sonar Alarm Settings........................................................... 18

Advanced Sonar Settings.................................................... 18

Transducer Installation Settings.......................................... 18

Sonar Recordings..................................................................... 18

Recording the Sonar Display............................................... 18

Stopping the Sonar Recording............................................. 18

Deleting a Sonar Recording................................................. 18

Playing Sonar Recordings................................................... 19

Radar............................................................................. 19

Radar Display Modes............................................................... 19

Changing the Radar Mode....................................................... 19

Transmitting Radar Signals...................................................... 19

Adjusting the Radar Range...................................................... 19

Tips for Selecting a Radar Range........................................ 19

Zooming In and Out of the Radar Screen................................. 19

Marking a Waypoint on the Radar Screen................................ 19

Sentry Mode............................................................................. 19

Enabling Timed Transmit..................................................... 19

Setting the Standby and Transmit Times............................. 20

Enabling a Guard Zone........................................................ 20

Defining a Circular Guard Zone........................................... 20

Defining a Partial Guard Zone............................................. 20

Radar Targeting and MARPA................................................... 20

MARPA Targeting Symbols................................................. 20

Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object................................. 20

Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats.......................... 20

Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen........................ 20

VRM and EBL...................................................................... 20

Radar Overlay...........................................................................21

Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment........................... 21

Showing the Radar Overlay................................................. 21

Setting a Custom Park Position................................................ 21

Enabling and Adjusting a Radar No Transmit Zone................. 21

Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals........................... 21

Optimizing the Radar Display................................................... 21

Radar Gain and Clutter........................................................ 21

Echo Trails........................................................................... 22

Radar Display Settings........................................................ 22

Radar Appearance Settings................................................. 23

Front-of-Boat Offset............................................................. 23

Selecting a Different Radar Source.......................................... 23

Autopilot........................................................................ 23

Opening the Autopilot Screen................................................... 23

Autopilot Screen....................................................................... 23

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment................................ 23

Setting the Power Saver...................................................... 23

Enabling Shadow Drive™.................................................... 23

Engaging the Autopilot............................................................. 23

Adjusting the Heading with the Helm................................... 24

Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step Steering

Mode.................................................................................... 24

Steering Patterns...................................................................... 24

Following the U-Turn Pattern............................................... 24

Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern...................... 24

Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern...................... 24

Following the Williamson Turn Pattern................................ 24

Following an Orbit Pattern................................................... 24

Setting Up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern................. 24

Setting Up and Following a Search Pattern......................... 24

Cancelling a Steering Pattern.............................................. 24

Digital Selective Calling............................................... 24

Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality.............. 24

Turning On DSC....................................................................... 25

DSC List....................................................................................25

Viewing the DSC List........................................................... 25

Adding a DSC Contact......................................................... 25

Incoming Distress Calls............................................................ 25

Navigating to a Vessel in Distress....................................... 25

Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio. 25

Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the

Chartplotter.......................................................................... 25

Position Tracking...................................................................... 25

Viewing a Position Report.................................................... 25

Navigating to a Tracked Vessel........................................... 25

Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel.... 25

Editing Information in a Position Report.............................. 25

Deleting a Position-Report Call............................................ 25

Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart...................................... 25

Individual Routine Calls............................................................ 26

Selecting a DSC Channel.................................................... 26

Making an Individual Routine Call....................................... 26

Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target............ 26

Gauges and Graphs..................................................... 26

Viewing the Gauges................................................................. 26

Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge................................ 26

Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits............ 26

Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges............................................ 26

Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges........... 26

Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges........................ 26

Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges........................ 26

Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms..................... 26

Setting the Fuel Alarm.............................................................. 26

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel............................... 26

Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel... 27

Viewing the Wind Gauges........................................................ 27

Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge.................................... 27

Configuring the Speed Source............................................. 27

Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge........... 27

Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge....................... 27

Viewing Trip Gauges................................................................ 27

Resetting Trip Gauges......................................................... 27

Viewing Graphs........................................................................ 27

Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales......................... 27

Tide, Current, and Celestial Information.................... 27

Tide Station Information............................................................27

Current Station Information.......................................................27

Celestial Information................................................................. 27

Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial Information

for a Different Date................................................................... 28

Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current Station...... 28

Viewing Almanac Information from the Navigation Chart......... 28

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Warning Manager......................................................... 28

Viewing Messages.................................................................... 28

Sorting and Filtering Messages................................................ 28

Saving Messages to a Memory Card........................................28

Clearing all of the Messages.................................................... 28

Media Player................................................................. 28

Opening the Media Player........................................................ 28

Icons.................................................................................... 28

Selecting the Media Source...................................................... 28

Playing Music............................................................................28

Browsing for Music...............................................................28

Setting a Song to Repeat..................................................... 28

Setting All Songs to Repeat................................................. 28

Setting Songs to Shuffle...................................................... 28

Listening to the Radio.......................................................... 28

Opening the MTP Source.................................................... 29

Adjusting the Volume................................................................ 29

Enabling and Disabling Zones............................................. 29

Muting the Media Volume.................................................... 29

Scanning VHF Channels.......................................................... 29

Adjusting the VHF Squelch....................................................... 29

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio........................................................ 29

Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID.............................................. 29

Activating a SiriusXM Subscription...................................... 29

Customizing the Channel Guide.......................................... 29

Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List................... 29

Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls................................. 29

Setting the Device Name.......................................................... 30

SiriusXM Weather......................................................... 30

SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription Requirements.............. 30

Weather Data Broadcasts.........................................................30

Changing the Weather Chart.................................................... 30

Viewing Precipitation Information............................................. 30

Precipitation Views...............................................................30

Storm Cell and Lightning Information....................................... 30

Hurricane Information............................................................... 30

Weather Warnings and Weather Bulletins................................ 30

Forecast Information................................................................. 31

Viewing Forecast Information for Another Time Period....... 31

Weather Fronts and Pressure Centers................................ 31

Viewing a Marine Forecast or an Offshore Forecast........... 31

City Forecasts...................................................................... 31

Viewing Sea Conditions............................................................ 31

Surface Winds......................................................................31

Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave Direction................ 31

Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Information for Another

Time Period..........................................................................31

Viewing Fishing Information......................................................31

Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data................. 31

Forecasting Fish Locations.................................................. 32

Changing the Sea Surface Temperature Color Range........ 32

Visibility Information.................................................................. 32

Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for Another Time

Period...................................................................................32

Viewing Buoy Reports.............................................................. 32

Viewing Local Weather Information near a Buoy................. 32

Creating a Waypoint on a Weather Chart................................. 32

Weather Overlay....................................................................... 32

Turning On the Weather Overlay on a Chart....................... 32

Weather Overlay Settings on the Navigation Chart............. 32

Weather Overlay Settings on the Fishing Chart.................. 32

Viewing Weather Subscription Information............................... 32

Viewing Video............................................................... 32

Selecting a Video Source......................................................... 33

Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources......................... 33

Networked Video Devices.........................................................33

Using Video Presets on Networked Video Cameras........... 33

Camera Settings.................................................................. 33

Video Settings...................................................................... 33

Associating the Camera to a Video Source......................... 33

Video Camera Movement Control........................................33

Creating a Combination with Video Functions.......................... 34

Configuring the Video Appearance........................................... 34

Configuring the PC Display.......................................................34

Exiting PC Display Mode..................................................... 34

Device Configuration................................................... 34

Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically............................... 34

System Settings........................................................................ 34

Station Settings.................................................................... 34

Viewing System Software Information................................. 34

Viewing the Event Log......................................................... 34

Preferences Settings................................................................ 34

Units Settings....................................................................... 35

Navigation Settings.............................................................. 35

Communications Settings......................................................... 36

NMEA 0183 Settings............................................................36

NMEA 2000 Settings............................................................36

Garmin Marine Network....................................................... 36

Setting Alarms.......................................................................... 36

Navigation Alarms................................................................ 36

System Alarms..................................................................... 36

Setting the Fuel Alarm......................................................... 36

Setting Weather Alarms....................................................... 36

My Vessel Settings................................................................... 36

Setting the Keel Offset......................................................... 36

Setting the Water Temperature Offset................................. 37

Calibrating a Water Speed Device....................................... 37

Setting the Vessel Type....................................................... 37

Other Vessels Settings............................................................. 37

Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings................ 37

Communication with Wireless Devices...................... 37

Setting Up the Wi‑Fi® Wireless Network.................................. 37

Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter.................... 37

Changing the Wireless Channel............................................... 38

Changing the Wi‑Fi Host...........................................................38

Wireless Remote Control.......................................................... 38

Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the

Chartplotter.......................................................................... 38

Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight........................... 38

Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters................ 38

Using the Garmin Helm Application with the Chartplotter........ 38

Chartplotter Data Management................................... 38

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from HomePort to a

Chartplotter............................................................................... 38

Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes... 38

Copying Data from a Memory Card.......................................... 38

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a Memory Card.... 38

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to or from all

Chartplotters on the Network.................................................... 38

Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card................................. 38

Backing Up Data to a Computer............................................... 38

Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter.................................. 39

Saving System Information to a Memory Card......................... 39

Appendix....................................................................... 39

Registering Your Device........................................................... 39

Digital Switching....................................................................... 39

Rotating the GRID Joystick.......................................................39

Cleaning the Screen................................................................. 39

Screenshots.............................................................................. 39

Capturing Screenshots........................................................ 39

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Copying Screenshots to a Computer................................... 39

Troubleshooting........................................................................ 39

My device will not acquire GPS signals............................... 39

My device will not turn on or keeps turning off..................... 39

My device is not creating waypoints in the correct

location.................................................................................40

NMEA 0183 Information........................................................... 40

NMEA 2000 PGN Information...................................................40

Software License Agreement................................................... 40

Index.............................................................................. 42

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Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings and other important

information.

The Garmin® website at www.garmin.com presents up-to-date

information about your product. The support pages will provide

answers to frequently asked support questions, and you can

download software and chart updates. There is also contact

information to Garmin support should you have any questions.

Front View

ÀPower key

ÁAutomatic backlight sensor

ÂBeeper

ÃSD or microSD™

* memory card slot

ÄTouchscreen

*Seven-inch models have microSD card slots.

Accessing Owner's Manuals on the

Chartplotter

1Select Info > Owner's Manual.

2Select a manual.

3Select Open.

Downloading the Manuals

You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of

manuals from the web.

TIP: To quickly open this web page, scan this code:

2Download the manual.

Getting More Information

If you have any questions about your device, you can contact

Garmin Product Support.

The website, www.garmin.com/support, offers many different

troubleshooting tips to help resolve most issues and answer

most questions.

• Frequently-asked questions (FAQs)

• Software updates

• Owner's and installation manuals

• Service alerts

• Video

• Contact numbers and addresses

Software Update

You may need to update the device software when you install

the device or add an accessory to the device.

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card

1Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.

2Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.

3Select Download next to Garmin Marine Network with SD

card.

4Read and agree to the terms.

5Select Download.

6Select Run.

7Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select

Next > Finish.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the software, you must obtain a

software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a

memory card.

1Turn on the chartplotter.

2After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into

the card slot.

NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to

appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is

inserted.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

4Wait several minutes while the software update process

completes.

The device returns to normal operation after the software

update process is complete.

5Remove the memory card.

NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device

restarts fully, the software update is not complete.

GPS Satellite Signals

When you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must collect

satellite data and establish the current location. When the

chartplotter acquires satellite signals, appears at the top of

the Home screen. When the chartplotter loses satellite signals,

disappears and a flashing question mark appears over on

the chart.

For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com

/aboutGPS.

Selecting the GPS Source

You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have

more than one GPS source.

1Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.

2Select the source for GPS data.

Customizing the Chartplotter

Home Screen

The chartplotter home screen provides access to all of the

features in the chartplotter. The features are dependant on the

accessories you have connected to the chartplotter. You may

not have all of the options and features discussed in this

manual.

The categories along the right of the screen provide quick

access to the main features of your chartplotter. For example,

the Sonar category displays the views and pages related to the

sonar feature. You can save items you commonly access to the

Favorites category.

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All of the options along the bottom of the home screen are

visible on all other screens, except for the Settings button. The

Settings button is accessible only from the home screen.

When viewing another screen, you can return to the home

screen by selecting Home.

When multiple displays are installed on the Garmin Marine

Network, you can group them together into a station. A station

enables the displays to work together, instead of as several

separate displays. When you select Home on one display, each

display in the station returns to the home screen. You can

customize the layout of the pages on each display, making each

page different on each display. When you change the layout of a

page in one display, the changes appear on only that display.

When you change the name and symbol of the layout, those

changes appear on all displays in the station, to maintain a

consistent appearance.

The SmartMode™

items are geared toward an activity, such as

cruising or docking. When a SmartMode button is selected from

the home screen, each display in the station can show unique

information. For example, when Cruising is selected from the

home screen, one display can show the navigation chart and

another display can show the radar screen.

Adding an Item to Favorites

1From the home screen, select a category from the right.

2Hold a button.

The item is added to the Favorites home screen category.

Customizing the Layout of a SmartMode or

Combination Page

You can customize the layout and data shown in the

combination pages and SmartMode layouts. When you change

the layout of a page in a display you are interacting with, the

change appears only on that display, except for the SmartMode

name and symbol. When you change the SmartMode name or

symbol for the layout, the new name or symbol appears on all

displays in the station.

1Open a page to customize.

2Select Menu.

3Select Edit Layout or Edit Combo.

4Select an option:

• To change the name, select Name or Name & Symbol >

Name, enter a new name, and select Done.

• To change the SmartMode symbol, select Name &

Symbol > Symbol, and select a new symbol.

• To change the number of functions shown, select

Functions, and select a number.

• To change the function of the portion of the screen, select

the area to change, and select a function from the list on

the right.

• To change the vertical or horizontal split orientation of a

multi-function display, select Split, and select an option.

• To change how data appears on the page, select

Overlays, and select an option.

• To change the type of data shown, select Overlays, select

a data field, and select the new data type.

Adding a SmartMode Layout

You can add SmartMode layouts to suit your needs. Each

customization made to one SmartMode layout for the home

screen in a station appears on all displays in the station.

1From the home screen, select SmartMode™ > Menu > Add

Layout.

2Select an option:

• To change the name, select Name & Symbol > Name,

enter a new name, and select Done.

• To change the symbol, select Name & Symbol > Symbol,

and select a new symbol.

• To change the number of functions shown, select

Functions, and select a number.

• To change the function of the portion of the screen, select

the area to change, and select a function from the list on

the right.

• To change the vertical or horizontal split orientation of a

multi-function display, select Split, and select an option.

• To change how data appears on the page, select

Overlays, and select an option.

• To change the type of data shown, select Overlays, select

a data field, and select the new data type.

Adding a Custom Combination Screen

You can create a custom combination screen to suit your needs.

1Select Combos > Menu > Add Combo.

2Select an option:

• To change the name, select Name, enter a new name,

and select Done.

• To change the number of functions shown, select

Functions, and select a number.

• To change the function of the portion of the screen, select

the area to change, and select a function from the list on

the right.

• To change the vertical or horizontal split orientation of a

multi-function display, select Split, and select an option.

• To change how data appears on the page, select

Overlays, and select an option.

• To change the type of data shown, select Overlays, select

a data field, and select the new data type.

Resetting the Station Layouts

You can restore the factory default layouts for all stations.

Select Settings > System > Station Information > Reset

Stations.

Setting the Vessel Type

You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter

settings and to use features customized for your boat type.

1Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.

2Select Powerboat or Sailboat.

Adjusting the Backlight

1Select Settings > System > Beeper and Display >

Backlight.

TIP: Press from any screen to open the backlight settings.

2Select an option:

• Adjust the backlight level.

• Select Auto.

Adjusting the Color Mode

1Select Settings > System > Beeper and Display > Color

Mode.

TIP: Press from any screen to access the color settings.

2Select an option.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the

map data and accessories used.

You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting

Charts.

2 Charts and 3D Chart Views

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Navigation Chart: Shows navigation data available on your pre-

loaded maps and from supplemental maps, if available. The

data includes buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings,

marinas, and tide stations in an overhead view.

Perspective 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the

boat (according to your course) and provides a visual

navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky

shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when

trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or

anchorages.

Mariner’s Eye 3D: Shows a detailed, three-dimensional view

from above and behind the boat (according to your course)

and provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpful

when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels,

and when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar

harbors or anchorages.

NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are

available with premium charts, in some areas.

Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater view that visually

represents the sea floor according to the chart information.

When a sonar transducer is connected, suspended targets

(such as fish) are indicated by red, green, and yellow

spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green

indicates the smallest.

Fishing Chart: Provides a detailed view of the bottom contours

and depth soundings on the chart. This chart removes

navigational data from the chart, provides detailed

bathymetric data, and enhances bottom contours for depth

recognition. This chart is best for offshore deep-sea fishing.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

Radar Overlay: Superimposes radar information on the

Navigation chart or the Fishing chart, when the chartplotter is

connected to a radar. This feature is not available with all

models.

Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

The Navigation and Fishing charts allow you to plan your

course, view map information, and follow a route. The Fishing

chart is for offshore fishing.

To open the Navigation chart, select Charts > Nav Chart.

To open the Fishing chart, select Charts > Fishing Chart.

Zooming In and Out Using the Touchscreen

You can quickly zoom in and out of many screens, such as the

charts and sonar views.

• Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.

• Spread two fingers apart to zoom in.

Selecting a Map

If your product has both BlueChart® g2 and LakeVü™

HD built-in

maps, you can select which map to use. Not all models have

both types of built-in maps.

1From the Navigation chart, select Menu > Built-In Map.

2Select an option:

• When you are on an inland lake, select LakeVü™ HD.

• When you are offshore, select BlueChart® g2.

Measuring a Distance on the Chart

1From a chart or the Radar overlay, select a location.

2Select Measure Distance.

A push pin appears on the screen at your present location.

The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the upper-left

corner.

TIP: To reset the pin and measure from the current location of

the cursor, select Set Reference.

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 available

Perspective photo available

Other features common to most charts include depth contour

lines, intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the

original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols,

obstructions, and cable areas.

Showing a Different Chart

1From a combination screen or SmartMode layout with a

chart, select Menu > Chart Menu > Change Chart.

2Select a chart or 3D chart view.

Creating a Waypoint on the Chart

1From a chart or a 3D chart view, select a location or object.

A list of options appears along the right side of the chart. The

options that appear vary based on the location or object you

selected.

2Select Create Waypoint.

Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart

You can view information about a location or an object on the

Navigation chart or the Fishing chart.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location

or object.

A list of options appears along the right side of the chart. The

options that appear vary based on the location or object you

selected.

2Select an option:

• To navigate to the selected location, select Navigate To.

• To mark a waypoint at the cursor location, select Create

Waypoint.

• To view the distance and bearing of the object from your

current location, select Measure Distance.

The distance and bearing appear on the screen. Select

Select to measure from a location other than your current

location.

• To view tide, current, celestial, chart notes, or local

services information near the cursor, select Information.

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Viewing Details about Navaids

From the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Perspective 3D chart

view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view, you can view details about

various types of navigation aids, including beacons, lights, and

obstructions.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are

available with premium charts, in some areas.

1From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid.

2Select the name of the navaid.

Navigating to a Point on the Chart

CAUTION

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location.

2If necessary, select Select.

3Select Navigate To.

4Select an option:

• To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.

• To create a route to the location, including turns, select

Route To.

• To use Auto Guidance, select Auto Guidance.

5Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within

any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance

cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to

the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe

obstacle height.

6Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

Premium Charts

CAUTION

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

NOTE: Not all models support all charts.

Optional premium charts, such as BlueChart g2 Vision®, allow

you to get the most out of your chartplotter. In addition to

detailed marine charting, premium charts may contain these

features, which are available in some areas.

Mariner’s Eye 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the

boat for a three-dimensional navigation aid.

Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater, three-dimensional view

that visually represents the sea floor according to the

information on the chart.

Fishing Charts: Shows the chart with enhanced bottom

contours and without navigational data. This chart works well

for offshore deep-sea fishing.

High Resolution Satellite Imagery: Provides high-resolution

satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on

the Navigation chart (Showing Satellite Imagery on the

Navigation Chart).

Aerial Photos: Shows marinas and other navigationally

significant aerial photos to help you visualize your

surroundings (Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks).

Detailed Roads and POI data: Shows detailed road and point

of interest (POI) data, which includes highly detailed coastal

roads and POIs such as restaurants, lodging, and local

attractions.

Auto Guidance: Uses specified safe depth, safe height, and

chart data to determine the best course to your destination.

Auto Guidance is available when you navigate to a

destination using Guide To.

Viewing Tide Station Information

on the chart indicates a tide station. You can view a detailed

graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different

times or on different days.

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a tide

station.

Tide direction and tide level information appear near .

2Select the station name.

Animated Tide and Current Indicators

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can view indicators for animated tide station and current

direction on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. You must

also enable animated icons in the chart settings (Showing and

Configuring Tides and Currents).

An indicator for a tide station appears on the chart as a vertical

bar graph with an arrow. A red arrow pointing downward

indicates a falling tide, and a blue arrow pointing upward

indicates a rising tide. When you move the cursor over the tide

station indicator, the height of the tide at the station appears

above the station indicator.

Current direction indicators appear as arrows on the chart. The

direction of each arrow indicates the direction of the current at a

specific location on the chart. The color of the current arrow

indicates the range of speed for the current at that location.

When you move the cursor over the current direction indicator,

the specific current speed at the location appears above the

direction indicator.

Color Current Speed Range

Yellow 0 to 1 knot

Orange 1 to 2 knots

Red 2 or more knots

Showing and Configuring Tides and Currents

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can show static or animated tide and current station

indicators on the Navigation chart or Fishing chart.

1From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select Menu > Chart

Menu > Chart Setup > Tides & Currents.

2Select an option:

• To show current station indicators and tide station

indicators on the chart, select On.

• To show animated tide station indicators and animated

current direction indicators on the chart, select Animated.

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Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land or

on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart.

NOTE: When enabled, high-resolution satellite images are

present only at lower zoom levels. If you cannot see high-

resolution images in your optional chart region, you can select

to zoom in. You also can set the detail level higher by changing

the map zoom detail.

1From the Navigation chart, select Menu > Chart Menu >

Chart Setup > Satellite Photos.

2Select an option:

• Select Land Only to show standard chart information on

the water, with photos overlaying the land.

• Select Photo Map to show photos on both the water and

the land at a specified opacity. Use the slider bar to adjust

the photo opacity. The higher you set the percentage, the

more the satellite photos cover both land and water.

Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks

Before you can view aerial photos on the Navigation chart, you

must turn on the Satellite Photos setting in the chart setup.

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can use aerial photographs of landmarks, marinas, and

harbors to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to

acquaint yourself with a marina or a harbor prior to arrival.

1From the Navigation chart, select a camera icon:

• To view an overhead photo, select .

• To view a perspective photo, select . The photo was

taken from the location of the camera, pointed in the

direction of the cone.

2Select Aerial Photo.

Automatic Identification System

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to

identify and track other vessels, and alerts you to area traffic.

When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can

show some AIS information about other vessels that are within

range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that are

actively transmitting AIS information.

The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime

Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), location, GPS speed, GPS

heading, time that has elapsed since the last position of the

vessel was reported, nearest approach, and time to the nearest

approach.

Some chartplotter models also support Blue Force Tracking.

Vessels being tracked with Blue Force Tracking are indicated on

the chartplotter with a blue-green color.

AIS Targeting Symbols

Symbol Description

AIS vessel. The vessel is reporting AIS information. The

direction 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 to the target indicates the heading of the

target. The MMSI, speed, and direction of the vessel appear

beneath the target, if the details setting has been set to Show.

If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost, a message

banner appears.

Symbol Description

Target is lost. A green X indicates that the AIS transmission

from the vessel is lost, and the chartplotter displays a

message banner asking whether the vessel should continue

to be tracked. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the lost

target symbol disappears from the chart or the 3D chart view.

Dangerous target in range. The target flashes while an alarm

sounds and a message banner appears. After the alarm has

been acknowledged, a solid red triangle with a red line

attached to it indicates the location and the heading of the

target. If the safe-zone collision alarm has been set to Off, the

target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the

alarm banner does not appear. If the AIS transmission from

the vessel is lost, a message banner appears.

Dangerous target is lost. A red X indicates that the AIS

transmission from the vessel is lost, and the chartplotter

displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should

continue to be tracked. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the

lost dangerous target symbol disappears from the chart or the

3D chart view.

The location of this symbol indicates the closest point of

approach to a dangerous target, and the numbers near the

symbol indicate the time to the closest point of approach to

that target.

NOTE: Vessels being tracked with the Blue Force Tracking

feature are indicated with a blue-green color regardless of their

status.

Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS

Targets

When heading and course over ground information are provided

by an activated AIS target, the heading of the target appears on

a chart as a solid line attached to the AIS target symbol. A

heading line does not appear on a 3D chart view.

The projected course of an activated AIS target appears as a

dashed line on a chart or a 3D chart view. The length of the

projected course line is based on the value of the projected

heading setting. If an activated AIS target is not transmitting

speed information, or if the vessel is not moving, a projected

course line does not appear. Changes in the speed, course over

ground, or rate of turn information transmitted by the vessel can

impact the calculation of the projected course line.

When course over ground, heading, and rate of turn information

are provided by an activated AIS target, the projected course of

the target is calculated based on the course over ground and the

rate of turn information. The direction in which the target is

turning, which is also based on the 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

by an activated AIS target, but rate of turn information is not

provided, the projected course of the target is calculated based

on the course over ground information.

Showing AIS and MARPA Vessels on a Chart or on a

3D Chart View

Before you can show AIS vessels on a chart, you must have an

external AIS device and active transponder signals from other

vessels. Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA)

functionality works with radar.

You can configure how other vessels appear on a chart or on a

3D chart view. The display range and MARPA settings

configured for one chart or one 3D chart view are applied only to

that chart or to that 3D chart view. The details, projected

heading, and trails settings configured for one chart or one 3D

chart view are applied to all charts and to all 3D chart views.

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1From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu

> Other Vessels > Display Setup.

2Select an option:

• To indicate the distance from your location in which AIS

vessels appear, select Display Range, and select a

distance.

• To show MARPA-tagged vessels, select MARPA > Show.

• To show details about AIS-activated and MARPA-tagged

vessels, select Details > Show.

• To set the projected heading time for AIS-activated and

MARPA-tagged vessels, select Proj. Heading, and enter

the time.

• To show the tracks of AIS vessels, select the length of the

track that appears using a trail, select Trails, and select

the length.

Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel

1From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

2Select AIS Vessel > Activate Target.

Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel

You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS

heading, and other information that is reported about a targeted

AIS vessel.

1From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

2Select AIS Vessel.

Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel

1From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

2Select AIS Vessel > Deactivate.

Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats

1From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Other

Vessels > List > Show.

2Select the type of threats to include in the list.

Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm

Before you can set a collision alarm, you must have a

compatible chartplotter connected to an AIS device or radar.

The safe-zone collision alarm is used only with AIS and MARPA.

MARPA functionality works with radar. The safe zone is used for

collision avoidance and can be customized.

1Select Settings > Alarms > AIS > Collision Alarm > On.

A message banner appears and an alarm sounds when a

MARPA-tagged object or an AIS-activated vessel enters the

safe-zone area around your boat. The object is also labeled

as dangerous on the screen. When the alarm is off, the

message banner and audible alarm are disabled, but the

object is still labeled as dangerous on the screen.

2Select Range.

3Select a distance for the safe-zone radius around your

vessel.

4Select Time To.

5Select a time at which the alarm will sound if a target is

determined to intersect the safe zone.

For example, to be notified of a pending intersection 10

minutes before it will likely occur, set Time To to 10, and the

alarm will sound 10 minutes before the vessel intersects the

safe zone.

AIS Distress Signals

Self-contained AIS distress signal devices transmit emergency

position reports when activated. The chartplotter can receive

signals from Search and Rescue Transmitters (SART),

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), and

other man overboard signals. Distress signal transmissions are

different than standard AIS transmissions, so they appear

differently on the chartplotter. Instead of tracking a distress

signal transmission for collision avoidance, you track a distress

signal transmission to locate and assist a vessel or person.

Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission

When you receive a distress signal transmission, a distress

signal alarm appears.

Select Review > Go To to begin navigation to the

transmission.

AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols

Symbol Description

AIS distress signal device transmission. Select to see more

information about the transmission and begin navigation.

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 Transmission Test Alerts

To avoid a large number of test alerts and symbols in crowded

areas such as marinas, you can select to receive or ignore AIS

test messages. To test an AIS emergency device, you must

enable the chartplotter to receive test alerts.

1Select Settings > Alarms > AIS.

2Select an option:

• To receive or ignore Emergency Position Indicating Radio

Beacon (EPRIB) test signals, select AIS-EPIRB Test.

• To receive or ignore Man Overboard (MOB) test signals,

select AIS-MOB Test.

• To receive or ignore Search and Rescue Transponder

(SART) test signals, select AIS-SART Test.

Turning Off AIS Reception

AIS signal reception is turned on by default.

Select Settings > Other Vessels > AIS > Off.

All AIS functionality on all charts and 3D chart views is

disabled. This includes AIS vessel targeting and tracking,

collision alarms that result from AIS vessel targeting and

tracking, and the display of information about AIS vessels.

Chart and 3D Chart View Settings

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views.

Some options require premium maps or connected accessories,

such as radar.

These settings apply to the charts and 3D chart views, except

the radar overlay and Fish Eye 3D (Fish Eye 3D Settings).

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu.

Waypoints and Tracks: See Waypoints and Tracks Settings on

the Charts and Chart Views.

Other Vessels: See Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and

Chart Views.

Surface Radar: Shows surface radar details on the Perspective

3D or Mariner's Eye 3D chart views.

Weather Radar: Shows weather radar imaging on the

Perspective 3D or Mariner's Eye 3D chart views.

Navaids: Shows navigational aids on the Fishing chart.

Laylines: Adjusts the laylines, when in sailing mode (Laylines

Settings).

Chart Setup: See Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup.

Chart Appearance: See Chart Appearance Settings. This might

appear in the Chart Setup menu.

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Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views.

Some settings require external accessories or applicable

premium charts.

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select Menu > Chart

Menu > Chart Setup.

Satellite Photos: Shows high-resolution satellite images on the

land or on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart,

when certain premium maps are used (Showing Satellite

Imagery on the Navigation Chart).

Water Overlay: Enables relief shading, which shows the

gradient of the bottom with shading, or sonar imagery, which

helps identify the density of the of the bottom. This feature is

available only with some premium maps.

Tides & Currents: Shows current station indicators and tide

station indicators on the chart (Showing and Configuring

Tides and Currents) and enables the tides and current slider,

which sets the time for which tides and currents are reported

on the map.

Roses: Shows a compass rose around your boat, indicating

compass direction oriented to the heading of the boat. A true

wind direction or apparent wind direction indicator appears if

the chartplotter is connected to a compatible marine wind

sensor. When in sailing mode, true and apparent wind are

shown on the wind rose.

Lake Level: Sets the present water level of the lake. This

feature is available only with some premium maps.

Inset Map: Shows a small map centered on your present

location.

Weather: Sets which weather items are shown on the chart,

when the chartplotter is connected to a compatible weather

receiver with an active subscription. Requires a compatible,

connected antenna and an active subscription.

Chart Appearance: See Chart Appearance Settings.

Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and

Chart Views

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu >

Waypoints and Tracks.

Tracks: Shows tracks on the chart or 3D chart view.

Waypoints: Shows the list of waypoints (Viewing a List of all

Waypoints).

Create Waypoint: Creates a new waypoint.

Waypoint Display: Sets how to display waypoints on the chart.

Active Tracks: Shows the active track options menu.

Saved Tracks: Shows the list of saved tracks (Viewing a List of

Saved Tracks).

Tracks Display: Sets which tracks to display on the chart based

on track color.

Chart Appearance Settings

You can adjust the appearance of the different chart views.

Each setting is specific for the type of chart view that you are in.

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views

and chartplotter models. Some options require premium maps or

connected accessories, such as radar.

From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu >

Chart Setup > Chart Appearance.

Orientation: Sets the perspective of the map.

Detail: Adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map, at

different zoom levels.

Heading Line: Shows and adjusts the heading line, which is a

line drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the

direction of travel, and sets the data source for the heading

line.

World Map: Uses either a basic world map or a shaded relief

map on the chart. These differences are visible only when

zoomed out too far to see the detailed charts.

Spot Depths: Turns on spot soundings and sets a dangerous

depth. Spot depths that are equal to or more shallow than the

dangerous depth are indicated by red text.

Safety Shading: Sets the shades from the shoreline to the

specified depth.

Depth Range Shading: Specifies an upper and lower depth to

shade between.

Symbols: Shows and configures the appearance of various

symbols on the chart, such as the vessel icon, navaid

symbols, land POIs, and light sectors.

Inset Map: Shows a map zoomed in on the vessel's location in

the corner of the main map.

Style: Sets how the chart appears over 3D terrain.

Hazard Colors: Shows shallow water and land with a color

scale. Blue indicates deep water, yellow is shallow water, and

red is very shallow water.

Safe Depth: Sets the appearance of a safe depth for Mariner’s

Eye 3D.

NOTE: This setting affects only the appearance of hazard

colors in Mariner’s Eye 3D. It does not affect the safe water

depth Auto Guidance setting or the sonar shallow water

alarm setting.

Range Rings: Shows and configures the appearance of range

rings, which help you to visualize distances in some chart

views.

Lane Width: Specifies the width of the navigation lane, which is

the magenta line in some chart views that indicates the

course to your destination.

Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views

NOTE: These options require connected accessories, such as

an AIS receiver or VHF radio.

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu >

Other Vessels.

List: Shows a list of AIS and MARPA vessels.

DSC: Shows the DSC list and sets the DSC trails on the chart.

Collision Alarm: Sets the safe-zone collision alarm (Setting the

Safe-Zone Collision Alarm).

Display Setup: See Showing AIS and MARPA Vessels on a

Chart or on a 3D Chart View.

Laylines Settings

When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type), you can display

laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be very helpful

when racing.

From the navigation chart, select Menu > Chart Menu > Sailing

> Laylines.

Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel are shown on the

chart, and sets the length of the laylines.

Sailing Ang.: Allows you to select how the device calculates

laylines. The Actual option calculates the laylines using the

measured wind angle from the wind sensor. The Manual

option calculates the laylines using manually entered

windward and leeward angles.

Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide.

Fish Eye 3D Settings

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

From the Fish Eye 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu.

View: Sets the perspective of the 3D chart view.

Tracks: Shows tracks.

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Sonar Cone: Shows a cone that indicates the area covered by

the transducer.

Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets.

Navigation with a Chartplotter

CAUTION

If your vessel has an autopilot system, a dedicated autopilot

control display must be installed at each steering helm in order

to disable the autopilot system.

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are

available with premium charts, in some areas.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

To navigate, you must choose a destination, set a course or

create a route, and follow the course or route. You can follow

the course or the route on the Navigation chart, Fishing chart,

Perspective 3D chart view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view.

You can set and follow a course to a destination using one of

three methods: Go To, Route To, or Auto Guidance.

Go To: Takes you directly to the destination. This is the

standard option for navigating to a destination. The

chartplotter creates a straight-line course or navigation line to

the destination. The path may run over land and other

obstacles.

Route To: Creates a route from your location to a destination,

allowing you to add turns along the way. This option provides

a straight-line course to the destination, but allows you to add

turns into the route to avoid land and other obstacles.

Auto Guidance: Creates a path to a destination using Auto

Guidance. This option is available only when using a

compatible premium chart in a compatible chartplotter. It

provides a turn-by-turn navigation line to the destination,

avoiding land and other obstacles. The navigation line is

based on the chart data and the safe depth, safe height, and

shoreline distance user-defined chartplotter settings. Using

these settings and chart data, the chartplotter creates a

navigation line that avoids all areas that cannot be navigated

between the present location and the destination.

When you are using a compatible Garmin autopilot

connected to the chartplotter using NMEA 2000®, the

autopilot follows the Auto Guidance route.

Basic Navigation Questions

Question Answer

How do I make the chartplotter

point me in the direction in

which I want to go (bearing)?

Navigate using Go To. See Setting

and Following a Direct Course Using

Go To.

How do I make the device

guide me along a straight line

(minimizing cross track) to a

location using the shortest

distance from the present

location?

Build a single-leg route and navigate it

using Route To. See Creating and

Navigating a Route From Your

Present Location.

Question Answer

How do I make the device

guide me to a location while

avoiding charted obstacles?

Build a multi-leg route and navigate it

using Route To. See Creating and

Navigating a Route From Your

Present Location.

How do I make the device

steer my automatic pilot?

Navigate using Route To. See

Creating and Navigating a Route From

Your Present Location.

Can the device create a path

for me?

If you have premium maps that

support Auto Guidance and are in an

area covered by Auto Guidance,

navigate using Auto Guidance. See

Setting and Following an Auto

Guidance Path.

How do I change the Auto

Guidance settings for my boat?

See Auto Guidance Line

Configurations.

Destinations

You can select destinations using various charts and 3D chart

views or using the lists.

Searching for a Destination by Name

You can search for saved waypoints, saved routes, saved

tracks, and marine services destinations by name.

1Select Info > Services > Search by Name.

2Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination.

3If necessary, select Done.

The 50 nearest destinations that contain your search criteria

appear.

4Select the destination.

Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart

From the Navigation chart, select a destination.

Searching for a Marine Services Destination

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

The chartplotter contains information for thousands of

destinations offering marine services.

1Select Info > Services.

2Select Offshore Services or Inland Services.

3If necessary, select the marine service category.

The chartplotter shows a list of the nearest locations and the

distance and bearing to each.

4Select a destination.

You can select Next Page or Previous Page to view

additional information or to show the location on a chart.

Searching for a Volvo Penta® Dealer

Select Info > Services > Volvo Penta Dealers.

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint

From any screen, select Mark.

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location

1Select Info > User Data > Waypoints > Create Waypoint.

2Select an option:

• To create the waypoint by entering position coordinates,

select Enter Coordinates, and enter the coordinates.

• To create the waypoint using a chart, select Use Chart,

select the location, and select Select.

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Marking an SOS Location

You can mark an SOS location. When a Garmin VHF radio is

connected using NMEA 2000, you can select different SOS

types, such as Man Overboard and Piracy.

1From the Home screen, select SOS.

2Select the SOS type.

3If necessary, select OK to navigate to the man overboard

location.

If you selected OK, the chartplotter sets a direct course back to

the location. If you selected another type of SOS, the call details

are sent to the VHF radio. You must send the call using the

radio.

Viewing a List of all Waypoints

Select Info > User Data > Waypoints.

Editing a Saved Waypoint

1Select Info > User Data > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select Review > Edit.

4Select an option:

• To add a name, select Name, and enter a name.

• To change the symbol, select Symbol.

• To change the depth, select Depth.

• To change the water temperature, select Water Temp..

• To change the comment, select Comment.

Moving a Saved Waypoint

1Select Info > User Data > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select Review > Move.

4Indicate a new location for the waypoint:

• To move the waypoint while using the chart, select Use

Chart, select a new location on the chart, and select

Move Waypoint.

• To move the waypoint using coordinates, select Enter

Coordinates, and enter the new coordinates.

Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint

CAUTION

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

Before you can navigate to a waypoint, you must create a

waypoint.

1Select Info > User Data > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select Navigate To.

4Select an option:

• To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.

• To create a route to the location, including turns, select

Route To.

• To use Auto Guidance, select Auto Guidance.

5Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within

any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance

cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to

the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe

obstacle height.

6Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB

1Select Info > User Data > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint or an MOB.

3Select Review > Delete.

Deleting All Waypoints

Select Info > User Data > Clear User Data > Waypoints >

All.

Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To

CAUTION

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

You can set and follow a direct course from your current location

to a selected destination.

1Select a destination (Destinations).

2Select Navigate To > Go To.

A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is

a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course

from your current location to the destination. The corrected

course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are

off course.

3Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

4If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)

to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line

(direct course).

Routes

Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present

Location

You can create and immediately navigate a route on the

Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. This procedure does not

save the route or the waypoint data.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a

destination.

2Select Navigate To > Route To.

3Select the location of the last turn before the destination.

4Select Add Turn.

5If necessary, repeat step 3 and 4 to add additional turns,

working backward from the destination to the present location

of your vessel.

The last turn you add should be the first turn you make,

starting from your present location. It should be the turn

closest to your vessel.

6If necessary, select Menu.

7Select Navigate Route.

8Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

9Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

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Creating and Saving a Route

This procedure saves the route and all the waypoints in it. The

starting point can be your present location or another location.

1Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths

> New > Use Chart.

2Select the starting location of the route.

3Select Add Turn.

4Select the location of the next turn on the chart.

5Select Add Turn.

The chartplotter marks the location of the turn with a

waypoint.

6If necessary, repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more turns.

7Select the final destination.

Viewing a List of Routes

Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.

Editing a Saved Route

You can change the name of a route or change the turns the

route contains.

1Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.

2Select a route.

3Select Review > Edit Route.

4Select an option:

• To change the name, select Name, and enter the name.

• To select a waypoint from the turn list, select Edit Turns >

Use Turn List, and select a waypoint from the list.

• To select a turn using the chart, select Edit Turns > Use

Chart, and select a location on the chart.

Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route

Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of

them, you must create and save at least one route.

1Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.

2Select a route.

3Select Navigate To.

4Select an option:

• To navigate the route from the starting point used when

the route was created, select Forward.

• To navigate the route from the destination point used

when the route was created, select Backward.

A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is

a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course

from your present location to the destination. The corrected

course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are

off course.

5Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

6Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering

to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

7If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)

to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line

(direct course).

Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved

Route

Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of

them, you must create and save at least one route.

1Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.

2Select a route.

3Select Navigate To.

4Select Offset to navigate parallel to the route, offset from it

by a specific distance.

5Indicate how to navigate the route:

• To navigate the route from the starting point used when

the route was created, to the left of the original route,

select Forward – Port.

• To navigate the route from the starting point used when

the route was created, to the right of the original route,

select Forward – Starboard.

• To navigate the route from the destination point used

when the route was created, to the left of the original

route, select Backward – Port.

• To navigate the route from the destination point used

when the route was created, to the right of the original

route, select Backward – Starboard.

6If necessary, select Done.

A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is

a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course

from your present location to the destination. The corrected

course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are

off course.

7Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

8Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering

to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

9If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)

to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line

(direct course).

Deleting a Saved Route

1Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.

2Select a route.

3Select Review > Delete.

Deleting All Saved Routes

Select Info > User Data > Clear User Data > Routes &

Auto Guidance Paths.

Auto Guidance

CAUTION

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can use Auto Guidance to plot the best path to your

destination. Auto Guidance uses your chartplotter to scan chart

data, such as water depth and known obstacles, to calculate a

suggested path. You can adjust the path during navigation.

Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path

1Select a destination (Destinations).

2Select Navigate To > Auto Guidance.

3Review the path, indicated by the magenta line.

4Select Start Navigation.

5Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within

any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance

cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to

the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe

obstacle height.

Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path

1Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths

> New > Auto Guidance.

2Select a starting point, and select Next.

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3Select a destination, and select Next.

4Select an option:

• To view a hazard and adjust the hazard path, select

Hazard Review.

• To adjust the path, select Adjust Path, and follow the on-

screen instructions.

• To delete the path, select Cancel Auto Guidance.

• To save the path, select Done.

Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path

1Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.

2Select a path, and select Review > Edit > Adjust Path.

TIP: When navigating an Auto Guidance path, select the path

on the navigation chart, and select Adjust Path.

3Select a location on the path.

4Drag the point to a new location.

5If necessary, select a point, and select Remove.

6Select Done.

Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress

From the Navigation chart, select Menu > Cancel.

TIP: You can select Back to quickly cancel the calculation.

Setting a Timed Arrival

You can use the Timed Arrival feature on a route or an Auto

Guidance path to get feedback regarding when you should

arrive at a selected point. This allows you to time your arrival at

a location, such as a bridge opening or a race starting line.

1From the Navigation chart, select Menu.

2If necessary, select Navigation Options.

3Select Timed Arrival.

TIP: You can quickly open the Timed Arrival menu by

selecting a point on the Auto Guidance path.

Auto Guidance Line Configurations

CAUTION

The Safe Depth and Safe Height settings influence how the

chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance line. If an area has an

unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle height, the Auto

Guidance line is not calculated in that area. If an area at the

beginning or the end of an Auto Guidance line is shallower than

the safe water depth or lower than the safe obstacle height, the

Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area. On the chart,

the course through those areas appears as a gray line. When

your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message

appears.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when

calculating an Auto Guidance line.

Safe Depth: Sets the minimum depth (chart depth datum) the

chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line.

NOTE: The minimum safe depth for the premium charts is 3

feet. If you enter a Safe Depth value of less than 3 feet, the

charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance route

calculations.

Safe Height: Sets the minimum height (chart height datum) of a

bridge that your boat can safely travel under.

Shoreline Distance: Sets how close to the shore you want the

Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto Guidance line

may move if you change this setting while navigating. The

available values for this setting are relative, not absolute. To

ensure that the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate

distance from shore, you can assess the placement of the

Auto Guidance line using one or more familiar destinations

that require navigation through a narrow waterway (Adjusting

the Distance from Shore).

Adjusting the Distance from Shore

The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore

you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto

Guidance line may move if you change this setting while

navigating. The available values for the Shoreline Distance

setting are relative, not absolute. To ensure the Auto Guidance

line is placed the appropriate distance from shore, you can

assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or

more familiar destinations that require navigation through a

narrow waterway.

1Dock your vessel or drop the anchor.

2Select Settings > Preferences > Navigation > Auto

Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Normal.

3Select a destination that you have navigated to previously.

4Select Navigate To > Auto Guidance.

5Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line, and

determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles

and the turns enable efficient travel.

6Select an option:

• If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory,

select Menu > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation,

and proceed to step 10.

• If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles,

select Settings > Preferences > Navigation > Auto

Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Far.

• If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select

Settings > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance

> Shoreline Distance > Near.

7If you selected Near or Far in step 6, 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 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

selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway.

8Select an option:

• If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory,

select Menu > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation,

and proceed to step 10.

• If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles,

select Settings > Preferences > Navigation > Auto

Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Farthest.

• If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select

Settings > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance

> Shoreline Distance > Nearest.

9If you selected Nearest or Farthest in step 8, 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 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

selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway.

10Repeat steps 3 through 9 at least once more, using a

different destination each time, until you are familiar with the

functionality of the Shoreline Distance setting.

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Tracks

A track is a recording of the path of your boat. The track

currently being recorded is called the active track, and it can be

saved. You can show tracks in each chart or 3D chart view.

Showing Tracks

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu

> Waypoints and Tracks > Tracks > On.

A trailing line on the chart indicates your track.

Setting the Color of the Active Track

1Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options >

Track Color.

2Select a track color.

Saving the Active Track

The track currently being recorded is called the active track.

1Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Save Active Track.

2Select an option:

• Select the time the active track began.

• Select Entire Log.

3Select Save.

Viewing a List of Saved Tracks

Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

Editing a Saved Track

1Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Edit Track.

4Select an option:

• Select Name, and enter the new name.

• Select Track Color, and select a color.

Saving a Track as a Route

1Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Select > Edit Track > Save Route.

Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track

Before you can browse a list of tracks and navigate to them, you

must record and save at least one track (Tracks).

1Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Follow Track.

4Select an option:

• To navigate the track from the starting point used when

the track was created, select Forward.

• To navigate the track from the destination point used

when the track was created, select Backward.

5Review the course indicated by the colored line.

6Follow the line along each leg in the route, steering to avoid

land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

Deleting a Saved Track

1Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Select > Delete.

Deleting All Saved Tracks

Select Info > User Data > Clear User Data > Saved Tracks.

Retracing the Active Track

The track currently being recorded is called the active track.

1Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Follow Active Track.

2Select an option:

• Select the time the active track began.

• Select Entire Log.

3Review the course indicated by the colored line.

4Follow the colored line, steering to avoid land, shallow water,

and other obstacles.

Clearing the Active Track

Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Clear Active Track.

The track memory is cleared, and the active track continues

to be recorded.

Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording

1Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options.

2Select Record Mode.

3Select an option:

• To record a track log until the track memory is full, select

Fill.

• To continuously record a track log, replacing the oldest

track data with new data, select Wrap.

Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log

You can indicate the frequency at which the track plot is

recorded. Recording more frequent plots is more accurate but

fills the track log faster. The resolution interval is recommended

for the most efficient use of memory.

1Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options >

Interval > Interval.

2Select an option:

• To record 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 track plot based on a variance from your

course, select Resolution > Change, and enter the

maximum error allowed from the true course before

recording a track point.

Stopping Navigation

While navigating, from the Navigation or Fishing chart, select

an option:

• Select Menu > Stop Navigation.

• When navigating with Auto Guidance, select Menu >

Navigation Options > Stop Navigation.

Synchronizing User Data Across the Garmin

Marine Network

NOTICE

Before you synchronize the user data across the network, you

should backup your user data to prevent possible data loss. See

Backing Up Data to a Computer.

You can share waypoints, tracks, and routes with all compatible

devices connected to the Garmin Marine Network (Ethernet)

automatically.

NOTE: This feature is not available on all models.

Select Settings > Preferences > User Data Sharing > On.

If a change is made to a waypoint, track, or route on one

chartplotter, that data is synchronized automatically across all

chartplotters on the Ethernet network.

Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and

Tracks

Select Info > User Data > Clear User Data > All > OK.

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Sailing Features

Setting the Vessel Type

You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter

settings and to use features customized for your boat type.

1Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.

2Select Powerboat or Sailboat.

Sail Racing

You can use the device to increase the likelihood that your boat

will cross the start line of a race exactly when the race begins.

When you synchronize the race timer with the official race

countdown timer, you are alerted at one-minute intervals as the

race start approaches. When you combine the race timer with

the virtual start line, the device measures your speed, bearing,

and remaining time on the countdown timer. The device uses

this data to indicate whether your boat will cross the start line

before, after, or at the correct time to start the race.

Starting Line Guidance

Sailing start line guidance is a visual representation of the

information you need to cross the start line at the optimal time

and speed.

After you set the starboard and port start line pins, and the

target speed and time, 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 color of the predictor line indicate where the

boat will be when the timer expires, based on your current boat

speed.

When the end point is before the start line, the line is white. This

indicates the boat must increase speed to reach the start line on

time.

When the end point is past the start line, the line is red. This

indicates the boat must reduce speed to avoid a penalty for

reaching the start line before the timer expires.

When the end point is on the start line, the line is white. This

indicates the boat is moving at an optimal speed to reach the

start line when the timer expires.

By default, the start line guidance window and the race timer

window appear in the Sail Racing combination screen.

Setting the Starting Line

The start line guidance window is added to the Sail Racing

combination screen by default.

1From the Sail Racing combination screen, select Menu >

Start Line Guidance > Start Line.

2Select an option:

• To mark the port and starboard starting line marks as you

sail past them, select Ping Marks.

• To mark the port and starboard starting line marks by

entering their coordinates, select Enter Coordinates.

• To switch the position of the port and starboard marks

after you have set them, select Swap Port & Starbd.

Marks.

Using the Starting Line Guidance

You can use the starting line guidance feature to help get you

cross the start line, at the optimal speed during a sailing race.

1Mark the starting line (Setting the Starting Line).

2From the Sail Racing combination screen, select Menu >

Start Line Guidance > Target Speed, and select your target

speed when crossing the starting line.

3Select Target Time, and select the target time to cross the

starting line.

4Select Back.

5Start the racing timer (Starting the Race Timer).

Starting the Race Timer

The race timer is added to the Sail Racing combination screen

by default.

1From the Sail Racing combination screen, select Start.

NOTE: You can also access this from the Sailing SmartMode

screen and the navigation chart.

2When necessary, select Sync to synchronize with the official

race timer.

Stopping the Race Timer

From the Sail Racing combination screen, select Stop.

Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS

Antenna

You can enter the distance between the bow of your boat and

the location of your GPS antenna. This helps ensure the bow of

your boat crosses the starting line at the precise start time.

1From a navigation chart, select Sailing > Start Line > GPS

Bow Offset.

2Enter the distance.

3Select Done.

Laylines Settings

When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type), you can display

laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be very helpful

when racing.

From the navigation chart, select Menu > Chart Menu > Sailing

> Laylines.

Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel are shown on the

chart, and sets the length of the laylines.

Sailing Ang.: Allows you to select how the device calculates

laylines. The Actual option calculates the laylines using the

measured wind angle from the wind sensor. The Manual

option calculates the laylines using manually entered

windward and leeward angles.

Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide.

Setting the Keel Offset

You can enter a keel offset to compensate the surface reading

for the depth of a keel, making it possible to measure depth from

the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer location.

Enter a positive number to offset for a keel. You can enter a

negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may

draw several feet of water.

1Complete an action, based on the location of the transducer:

• If the transducer is installed at the water line À, measure

the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the

boat. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a positive

number.

• If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel Á,

measure the distance from the transducer to the water

line. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a negative

number.

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2Select Settings > My Vessel > Keel Offset.

3Select or based on the location of the transducer.

4Enter the distance measured in step 1.

Sailboat Autopilot Operation

CAUTION

When engaged, the autopilot controls only the rudder. You and

your crew remain responsible for the sails while the autopilot is

engaged.

In addition to heading hold, you can use the autopilot to maintain

a wind hold. You can also use the autopilot to control the rudder

while tacking and gybing.

Wind Hold

You can set the autopilot to maintain a specific bearing relative

to the current wind angle. Your device must be connected to a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA® 0183 compatible wind sensor to perform

a wind hold or a wind-based tack or gybe.

Setting the Wind Hold Type

Before you can enable the wind hold type, you must connect a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot.

For advanced autopilot configuration, see the installation

instructions included with your autopilot.

1From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Autopilot Setup > Wind Hold Type.

2Select Apparent or True.

Engaging Wind Hold

Before you can enable the wind hold type, you must connect a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot.

When the autopilot is in standby mode, select Wind Hold.

Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold

Before you can enable the wind hold type, you must connect a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot.

With heading hold engaged, select Menu > Wind Hold.

Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot

You can adjust the wind hold angle on the autopilot when wind

hold is engaged.

• To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 1°, select or

• To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 10°, hold or

Tack and Gybe

You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while

heading hold or wind hold is engaged.

Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold

1Engage heading hold (Engaging the Autopilot).

2Select Menu > Autopilot Menu > Tack Gybe.

3Select a direction.

The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe.

Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold

Before you can engage wind hold, you must have a wind sensor

installed.

1Engage wind hold (Engaging Wind Hold).

2Select Menu > Tack Gybe.

3Select Tack or Gybe.

The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and

information about the progress of the tack or gybe appears

on the screen.

Setting a Tack and Gybe Delay

The tack and gybe delay allows you to delay steering a tack and

gybe after you initiate the maneuver.

1From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Autopilot Setup > Sailing Setup > Tack Delay.

2Select the length of the delay.

3If necessary, select Done.

Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor

NOTE: The gybe inhibitor does not prevent you from manually

performing a gybe using the helm or step steering.

The gybe inhibitor prevents the autopilot from performing a

gybe.

1Select Menu > Autopilot Menu > Autopilot Setup > Sailing

Setup > Gybe Inhibitor.

2Select Enabled.

Sonar

When properly connected to a compatible transducer, your

chartplotter can be used as a fishfinder. Different sonar views

can help you view the fish in the area.

The adjustments you can make to each sonar view vary

depending on the view you are in and the chartplotter model and

transducer you have connected.

Sonar Views

The sonar views available vary depending on the type of

transducer and optional sounder module connected to the

chartplotter. For example, you can view the Split Frequency

view only if you have a dual-frequency transducer connected.

There are four basic styles of sonar views available: a full-

screen view, a split-screen view that combines two or more

views, a split-zoom view, and a split-frequency view that

displays two different frequencies. You can customize the

settings for each view in the screen. For example, if you are

viewing the split-frequency view, you can adjust the gain for

each of the frequencies separately.

If you do not see an arrangement of sonar views to suit your

needs, you can create a custom screen (Adding a Custom

Combination Screen).

Traditional Sonar View

There are several full-screen views available, depending on the

equipment connected.

The full-screen Traditional sonar view show a large image of the

sonar readings from a transducer. The range scale along the

right side of the screen shows the depth of detected objects as

the screen scrolls from the right to the left.

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ÀDepth information

ÁSuspended targets or fish

ÂBottom of the body of water

DownVü Sonar View

NOTE: Not all models support DownVü sonar technology and

transducers.

NOTE: To receive DownVü scanning sonar, you need a

compatible chartplotter or fishfinder and a compatible

transducer.

DownVü high-frequency sonar provides a clearer picture below

the boat, providing a more detailed representation of structures

the boat is passing over.

Traditional transducers emit a conical beam. The DownVü

scanning sonar technology emits a narrow beam, similar to the

shape of the beam in a copying machine. This beam provides a

clearer, picture-like image of what is beneath the boat.

SideVü Sonar View

NOTE: Not all models support SideVü sonar and scanning

transducers.

NOTE: To receive SideVü scanning sonar, you need a

compatible chartplotter and a compatible transducer.

SideVü scanning sonar technology shows you a picture of what

lies to the sides of the boat. You can use this as a search tool to

find structures and fish.

ÀLeft side of the boat

ÁRight side of the boat

ÂThe transducer on your vessel

ÃTrees

ÄOld tires

ÅLogs

ÆDistance from the side of the boat

SideVü/DownVü Scanning Technology

Instead of a more common conical beam, the SideVü/DownVü

transducer uses a flat beam to scan the water and ground to the

sides of your boat.

Split-Zoom Sonar View

The split-zoom sonar view shows a full-view graph of sonar

readings, and a magnified portion of that graph, on the same

screen.

Split-Frequency Sonar View

In the split-frequency sonar view, one side of the screen shows

a full-view graph of high frequency sonar data, and the other

side of the screen shows a full-view graph of lower frequency

sonar data.

NOTE: The split-frequency sonar view requires the use of a

dual-frequency transducer.

Changing the Sonar View

1From a combination screen or SmartMode layout with sonar,

select the window to change.

2Select Menu > Change Sonar.

3Select a sonar view.

Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen

1From a sonar view, select a location.

2Select New Wpt.

3If necessary, edit the waypoint information.

Pausing the Sonar Display

From a sonar view, select .

Viewing Sonar History

You can scroll the sonar display to view historical sonar data.

1From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > .

2Drag the screen.

Sonar Sharing

This feature may not be available on all chartplotter models.

You can view the sonar data from all compatible sources on the

Garmin Marine Network. 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 chartplotter on the network can display sonar data from

every compatible sonar module and transducer on the network,

no matter where the chartplotters and transducers are mounted

on your boat. For example, from a transducer with DownVü

mounted at the back of the boat, you can view the sonar data

using the GPSMAP 7407xsv mounted at the front of your boat.

Chartplotters can display only compatible types of sonar. For

example, GPSMAP 547 models can display traditional and

DownVü data, but not SideVü data.

When sharing sonar data, the values of some sonar settings,

such as Range and Gain, are synchronized across the devices

on the network. The values of other sonar settings, such as the

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Appearance settings, are not synchronized and should be

configured on each individual device. In addition, the scroll rates

of the various traditional and DownVü sonar views are

synchronized to make the split views more cohesive.

NOTE: Using multiple transducers simultaneously can create

cross talk, which can be removed by adjusting the Interference

sonar setting.

Selecting a Sonar Source

This feature may not be available with all models.

When you are using more than one sonar data source for a

particular sonar view, you can select the source to use for that

sonar view. For example, if you have two sources for DownVü,

you can select the source to use from the DownVü sonar view.

1Open the sonar view for which you will change the source.

2Select Menu > Sonar Menu > Sonar Setup > Source.

3Select the source for this sonar view.

Renaming a Sonar Source

You can rename a sonar source to easily identify that source.

For example, you use "Bow" as the name of the transducer on

the bow of your boat.

The source is renamed for the present view only. For example,

to rename the DownVü sonar source, you must open the

DownVü sonar view.

1From the sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > Sonar

Setup > Source > Rename Sources.

2Enter the name.

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 transducers, or

by adjusting the brightness for DownVü and SideVü/DownVü

transducers.

If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the

screen, you can lower the gain or brightness to remove lower

intensity returns and noise. If you want to see all return

information, you can increase the gain or brightness to see more

information on the screen. This also increases noise, and can

make it more difficult to recognize actual returns.

1From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu.

2Select Gain or Brightness.

3Select an option:

• To increase or decrease the gain or brightness manually,

select Up or Down.

• To allow the chartplotter to adjust the gain or brightness

automatically, select an automatic option.

Adjusting the Color Intensity

You can adjust the intensity of colors and highlight areas of

interest on the sonar screen by adjusting the color gain for

traditional transducers or the contrast for DownVü and SideVü/

DownVü transducers. This setting works best after you have

adjusted the level of detail shown on the screen using the gain

or brightness settings.

If you want to highlight smaller fish targets or create a higher

intensity display of a target, you can increase the color gain or

contrast setting. This causes a loss in the differentiation of the

high intensity returns at the bottom. If you want to reduce the

intensity of the return, you can reduce the color gain or contrast.

1From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu.

2Select an option:

• While in the DownVü or SideVü sonar view, select

Contrast.

• While in another sonar view, select Sonar Setup >

Advanced > Color Gain.

3Select an option:

• To increase or decrease the color intensity manually,

select Up or Down.

• To use the default setting, select Default.

Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width

Scale

You can adjust the range of the depth scale traditional and

DownVü sonar views and the range of the width scale for the

SideVü sonar view.

Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps the

bottom within the lower or outer third of the sonar screen, and

can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or moderate

terrain changes.

Manually adjusting the range enables you to 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 range you

have set.

1From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > Range.

2Select an option:

• To allow the chartplotter to adjust the range automatically,

select Auto.

• To increase or decrease the range manually, select Up or

Down.

TIP: From the sonar screen, you can select or to

manually adjust the range.

TIP: When viewing multiple sonar screens, you can select

Select to choose the active screen.

Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen

1From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > Zoom.

2Select an option:

• To zoom in on the sonar data from the bottom depth,

select Bottom Lock.

• To set the depth range of the magnified area manually,

select Set Zoom, select View Up or View Down to set the

depth range of the magnified area, and select Zoom In or

Zoom Out to increase or decrease the magnification of

the magnified area.

• To set the depth and zoom automatically, select Set

Zoom > Auto.

• To cancel the zoom, select No Zoom.

Setting the Scroll Speed

You can set the rate at which the sonar image moves across the

screen. A higher scroll speed shows more detail, especially

while moving or trolling. A lower scroll speed displays sonar

information on the screen longer. Setting the scroll speed on

one sonar view applies to all the sonar views.

1From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > Sonar

Setup > Scroll Speed.

2Select an option:

• To adjust the scroll speed automatically using speed-over-

ground or water speed data, select Auto.

The Auto setting selects a scroll rate to match the boat

speed, so targets in the water are drawn with the correct

aspect ratio and appear less distorted. When viewing

DownVü or SideVü sonar views, it is recommend to use

the Auto setting.

• To use a very fast scroll speed, select Ultrascroll®.

The Ultrascroll option quickly scrolls new sonar data, but

with a reduced image quality. For most situations, the Fast

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option provides a good balance between a quickly

scrolling image and targets that are less distorted.

Sonar Frequencies

NOTE: The frequencies available depend on the chartplotter,

sounder modules, and transducer being used.

Adjusting the frequency helps adapt the sonar for your particular

goals and the present depth of the water.

Higher frequencies use narrow beam widths, and are better for

high-speed operation and rough sea conditions. Bottom

definition and thermocline definition can be better when using a

higher frequency.

Lower frequencies use wider beam widths, which can let the

fisherman see more targets, but could also generate more

surface noise and reduce bottom signal continuity during rough

sea conditions. Wider beam widths generate larger arches for

fish target returns, making them ideal for locating fish. Wider

beam widths also perform better in deep water, because the

lower frequency has better deep water penetration.

Chirp frequencies allow you to sweep each pulse through a

range of frequencies, resulting in better target separation in

deep water. Chirp can be used to distinctly identify targets, like

individual fish in a school, and for deep water applications. Chirp

generally performs better than single frequency applications.

Because some fish targets may show up better using a fixed

frequency, you should consider your goals and water conditions

when using Chirp.

Some sonar black boxes and transducers also provide the ability

to customize preset frequencies for each transducer 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 deeper with the lower frequency return

and, at the same time, see more detail from the higher

frequency return.

Selecting Frequencies

NOTE: You cannot adjust the frequency for all sonar views and

transducers.

You can indicate which frequencies appear on the sonar screen.

1From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu >

Frequency.

2Select a frequency suited to your needs and water depth.

For more information on frequencies, see Sonar

Frequencies.

Creating a Frequency Preset

NOTE: Not available with all transducers.

You can create a preset to save a specific sonar frequency,

which allows you to change frequencies quickly.

1From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu >

Frequency.

2Select Manage Frequencies > New Preset.

3Enter a frequency.

Turning On the A-Scope

NOTE: This feature is not available in all sonar views.

The a-scope is a vertical flasher along the right side of the full-

screen sonar view. This feature expands the most recently

received sonar data so that it is easier to see. It can also be

helpful for detecting fish that are close to the bottom.

From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > Sonar

Setup > Appearance > A-Scope > On.

Selecting the Transducer Type

Before you can select the transducer type, you must know what

kind of transducer you have.

If you are connecting a transducer that was not included with the

chartplotter, you may need to set the transducer type to make

the sonar function properly. If the device automatically detected

your transducer, this option does not appear.

1From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup >

Installation > Transducer Type.

2Select an option:

• If you have a 200/77 kHz, dual-beam transducer, select

Dual Beam (200/77 kHz).

• If you have a 200/50 kHz, dual-frequency transducer,

select Dual Frequency (200/50 kHz).

• If you have another type of transducer, select it from the

list.

Sonar Setup

NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models and

transducers.

Sonar Settings

From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > Sonar Setup.

Scroll Speed: Sets the rate at which the sonar scrolls from right

to left (Setting the Scroll Speed).

In shallow water, you can select a slower scroll speed to

extend the length of time the information is displayed on

screen. In deeper water, you can select a faster scroll speed.

Automatic scroll speed adjusts the scrolling speed to the

speed the boat is traveling.

Noise Reject: Reduces the interference and the amount of

clutter shown on the sonar screen (Sonar Noise Rejection

Settings).

Appearance: Configures the appearance of the sonar screen

(Sonar Appearance Settings).

Alarms: Sets sonar alarms (Sonar Alarm Settings).

Advanced: Configures various sonar display and data source

settings (Advanced Sonar Settings).

Installation: Configures the transducer (Transducer Installation

Settings).

Sonar Noise Rejection Settings

From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > Sonar Setup

> Noise Reject.

Interference: Adjusts the sensitivity to reduce the effects of

interference from nearby sources of noise.

The lowest interference setting that achieves the desired

improvement should be used to remove interference from the

screen. Correcting installation issues that cause noise is the

best way to eliminate interference.

Color Limit: Hides part of the color palette to help eliminate

fields of weak clutter.

By setting the color limit to the color of the undesired returns,

you can eliminate the display of undesired returns on the

screen.

Smoothing: Removes noise that is not part of a normal sonar

return, and adjusts the appearance of returns, such as the

bottom.

When smoothing is set to high, more of the low-level noise

remains than when using the interference control, but the

noise is more subdued because of averaging. Smoothing can

remove speckle from the bottom. Smoothing and interference

work well together to eliminate low-level noise. You can

adjust the interference and smoothing settings incrementally

to remove undesirable noise from the display.

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Surface Noise: Hides surface noise to help reduce clutter.

Wider beam widths (lower frequencies) can show more

targets, but can generate more surface noise.

TVG: Adjusts the time varying gain, which can reduce noise.

This control is best used for situations when you want to

control and suppress clutter or noise near the water surface.

It also allows for the display of targets near the surface that

are otherwise hidden or masked by surface noise.

Sonar Appearance Settings

NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models and

transducers.

From a Sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > Sonar Setup

> Appearance.

Color: Sets the color scheme and color gain.

Overlay Data: Sets the data shown on the sonar screen.

A-Scope: Displays a vertical flasher along the right side of the

screen that shows instantaneously the range to targets along

a scale.

Depth Line: Shows a quick-reference depth line.

Edge: Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help

define the hardness or softness of the signal.

Pic. Advance: Allows the sonar picture to advance faster by

drawing more than one column of data on the screen for

each column of sounder data received. This is especially

helpful when you are using the sounder in deep water,

because the sonar signal takes longer to travel to the water

bottom and back to the transducer.

The 1/1 setting draws one column of information on the

screen per sounder return. The 2/1 setting draws two

columns of information on the screen per sounder return, and

so on for the 4/1 and 8/1 settings.

Sonar Alarm Settings

NOTE: Some settings require external accessories.

Select Settings > Alarms > Sonar.

Shallow Water: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth is less

than the specified value.

Deep Water: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth is greater

than the specified value.

Water Temp.: Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer

reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the

specified temperature.

Contour: Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer detects a

suspended target within the specified depth from the surface

of the water and from the bottom.

Fish Alarm: Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer

detects a suspended target within the specified depth range

and the specified color range.

Advanced Sonar Settings

From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > Sonar Setup

> Advanced.

Transmit: Stops the transducer from transmitting.

Shift: Allows you to set the depth range on which the sonar is

focused. This allows you to zoom in a higher resolution in the

focused depth.

When using shift, bottom tracking may not work effectively,

because the sonar looks for data within the depth range of

the focused area, which may not include the bottom. Using

shift also can impact the scroll speed, because data outside

the depth range of the focused area is not processed, which

reduces the time required to receive and display the data.

You can zoom in to the focused area, which enables you to

evaluate target returns more closely at a higher resolution

than just zooming alone.

Echo Stretch: Adjusts the size of the echoes on the screen to

make it easier to see separate returns on the screen.

When targets are difficult to see, echo stretch makes the

target returns more pronounced and easier to see on the

screen. If the echo stretch value is too high, the targets blend

together, and if the value is too low, the targets might be

small and difficult to see.

You can use echo stretch and filter width together to obtain

the preferable resolution and noise reduction. With echo

stretch and filter width set to low, the display has the highest

resolution, but is the most susceptible to noise. With echo

stretch set to high and filter width set to low, the display has a

lower resolution, but has wider targets. With echo stretch and

filter width set to high, the display has the lowest resolution,

but is the least susceptible to noise. It is not recommended to

set echo stretch to low and filter width to high.

Bottom Track: Sets the frequency used for determining depth.

The bottom tracking control allows you to select the specific

channel that is used to track the bottom. For example, you

can set the bottom tracking for the low frequency for deep

water operation.

Temp. Source: Sets the channel for the water temperature log

when more than one water-temperature sensor or

temperature-capable transducer is connected.

Transducer Installation Settings

From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Menu > Sonar Setup

> Installation.

Transmit Rate: Sets the length of time between sonar pings.

Increasing the transmit rate increases the scroll speed, but it

may also increase self-interference.

Reducing the transmit rate increases the spacing between

transmit pulses and can resolve self-interference.

Transmit Power: Reduces transducer ringing near the surface.

A lower transmit power value reduces transducer ringing.

Filter Width: Defines the edges of the target. A shorter filter

defines the edges of the targets, but may allow more noise. A

longer filter creates softer target edges, and may also reduce

noise.

Transducer Diagnostics: Shows details about the transducer.

Flip Left/Right: Changes the SideVü view orientation from left

to right.

Sonar Recordings

Recording the Sonar Display

NOTE: Not all models support sonar recording.

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Sonar

Recording > Record Sonar.

15 minutes of sonar recording uses approximately 200 MB of

space of the inserted memory card. You can record sonar

until the card reaches capacity.

Stopping the Sonar Recording

Before you can stop recording sonar, you must begin recording

it (Recording the Sonar Display).

From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Sonar

Recording > Stop Recording.

Deleting a Sonar Recording

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Sonar

Recordings > View Recordings.

3Select a recording.

4Select Delete.

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Playing Sonar Recordings

Before you can play back the sonar recordings, you must

download and install the HomePort™

application and record

sonar data onto a memory card.

1Remove the memory card from the device.

2Insert the memory card into a card reader attached to a

computer.

3Open the HomePort application.

4Select a sonar recording from your device list.

5Right-click the sonar recording in the lower pane.

6Select Playback.

Radar

WARNING

The marine 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

radar is clear. The radar transmits a beam approximately 12°

above and below a line extending horizontally from the center of

the radar.

When the radar is transmitting, do not look directly at the

antenna at close range; eyes are the most sensitive part of the

body to electromagnetic energy.

NOTE: Not all models support radar.

When you connect your compatible chartplotter to an optional

Garmin marine radar, such as a GMR™

1226 xHD2 or a GMR 24

HD, you can view more information about your surroundings.

The GMR transmits a narrow beam of microwave energy as it

rotates to a 360° pattern. When the transmitted energy contacts

a target, some of that energy is reflected back to the radar.

Radar Display Modes

NOTE: Not all modes are available with all radar devices and all

chartplotters.

Select Radar.

Cruising Mode: Shows a full-screen image of the gathered

radar information.

Harbor Mode: Intended for use in inland waters, this mode

works best with short-range signals (2 nm or less).

Offshore Mode: Intended for use in open waters, this mode

works best with long-range signals.

Sentry Mode: Allows you to put the radar into timed-transmit

mode, in which you can configure a radar transmit and

standby cycle to conserve power. You can also enable a

guard zone in this mode, which identifies a safe zone around

your boat. If you switch from Sentry mode to another mode,

the radar switches to full-time transmission and disables all

guard zones.

Radar Overlay Mode: Shows a full-screen image of the

gathered radar information on top of the Navigation chart.

The Radar overlay displays data based on the most recently

used radar mode.

Dual Range Mode: Provides a side-by-side view of both short-

range and long-range radar data.

Changing the Radar Mode

1From a combination screen or SmartMode layout with radar,

select Menu > Radar Menu > Change Radar.

2Select a radar mode.

Transmitting Radar Signals

NOTE: As a safety feature, the radar enters standby mode after

it warms up. This gives you an opportunity to verify the area

around the radar is clear before beginning radar transmission.

1With the chartplotter off, connect your radar as described in

the radar installation instructions.

2Turn on the chartplotter.

The radar warms up and a countdown alerts you when the

radar is ready.

3Select Radar.

4Select a radar mode.

A countdown message appears while the radar is starting up.

5Select Menu > Transmit Radar.

Adjusting the Radar Range

The range of the radar signal indicates the length of the pulsed

signal transmitted and received by the radar. As the range

increases, the radar transmits longer pulses in order to reach

distant targets. Closer targets, especially rain and waves, also

reflect the longer pulses, which can add noise to the Radar

screen. Viewing information about longer-range targets can also

decrease the amount of space available on the Radar screen for

viewing information about shorter-range targets.

• Select to decrease the range.

• Select to increase the range.

Tips for Selecting a Radar Range

• Determine what information you need to see on the Radar

screen.

For example, do you need information about nearby weather

conditions or targets and traffic, or are you more concerned

about distant weather conditions?

• Assess the environmental conditions where the radar is being

used.

Especially in inclement weather, longer-range radar signals

can increase the clutter on the Radar screen and make it

more difficult to view information about shorter-range targets.

In rain, shorter-range radar signals 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 the present environmental conditions.

Zooming In and Out of the Radar Screen

• Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.

• Spread two fingers apart to zoom in.

• Drag the screen to pan, and then select or to zoom, if

necessary.

Marking a Waypoint on the Radar Screen

1From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select a location.

2Select Create Waypoint.

Sentry Mode

Sentry mode allows you to put the radar into timed-transmit

mode, in which you can configure a radar transmit and standby

cycle to conserve power. You can also enable a guard zone in

this mode, which identifies a safe zone around your boat and

sounds an alarm when a radar object enters the zone. Sentry

mode works with all Garmin GMR model radars.

Enabling Timed Transmit

From the sentry screen, select Menu > Radar Menu >

Sentry Setup > Timed Transmit > On.

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Setting the Standby and Transmit Times

Before you can set the standby and transmit times, you must

enable timed transmit (Enabling Timed Transmit).

To help conserve power, you can indicate the radar standby

time and the transmit time to implement periodic radar signal

transmissions at set intervals.

1From the sentry screen, select Menu > Radar Menu >

Sentry Setup.

2Select Stdby Time.

3Enter the time interval between radar signal transmissions.

4Select Transmit Time.

5Enter the duration of each radar signal transmission.

Enabling a Guard Zone

From the sentry screen, select Menu > Radar Menu >

Sentry Setup > Enable Guard Zone.

Defining a Circular Guard Zone

Before you can define the boundaries of the guard zone, you

must enable a guard zone (Enabling a Guard Zone).

You can define a circular guard zone that completely

encompasses your boat.

1From the sentry screen, select Menu > Radar Menu >

Sentry Setup > Adjust Guard Zone > Adjust Guard Zone

> Circle.

2Select the location of the outer guard zone circle.

3Select the location of the inner guard zone circle to define the

width of the guard zone.

Defining a Partial Guard Zone

You can define the boundaries of a guard zone that does not

completely encompass your boat.

1From the sentry screen, select Menu > Radar Menu >

Sentry Setup > Adjust Guard Zone > Adjust Guard Zone

> Corner 1.

2Touch and drag the location of the outer guard-zone corner

À.

3Select Corner 2.

4Touch the location of the inner guard-zone corner Á to define

the width of the guard zone.

Radar Targeting and MARPA

Radar targeting enables you to identify and track objects.

Mini-automatic radar plotting aid (MARPA) is primarily used for

collision avoidance. To use MARPA, you assign a MARPA tag

to a target. The radar system automatically tracks the tagged

object and provides you with information about the object,

including the range, bearing, speed, GPS heading, nearest

approach, and time to nearest approach. MARPA indicates the

status of each tagged object (acquiring, lost, tracking, or

dangerous), and the chartplotter can sound a collision alarm if

the object enters your safe zone.

MARPA Targeting Symbols

Acquiring a target. Concentric, dashed green rings radiate from

the target while the radar is locking onto it.

Target has 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 heading of the target.

Dangerous target is in range. A red ring flashes from the target

while an alarm sounds and a message banner appears. After

the alarm has been acknowledged, a solid red dot with a dashed

red line attached to it indicates the location and the projected

course over ground or the GPS heading of the target. If the safe-

zone collision alarm has been set to Off, the target flashes, but

the audible alarm does not sound and the alarm banner does

not appear.

Target has been lost. A solid green ring with an X through it

indicates that the radar could not lock onto the target.

Closest point of approach and time to closest point of approach

to a dangerous target.

Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object

Before you can use MARPA, you must have a heading sensor

connected and an active GPS signal. The heading sensor must

provide the NMEA 2000 parameter group number (PGN)

127250 or the NMEA 0183 HDM or HDG output sentence.

1From the Harbor, Offshore, or Cruising Radar screen, select

an object or location.

2Select Acquire Target > MARPA Target.

Viewing Information about a MARPA-tagged Object

You can view the range, bearing, speed, and other information

about a MARPA-tagged object.

1From a radar screen, select a targeted object.

2Select MARPA Target.

Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object

1From the Radar screen, select a MARPA target.

2Select MARPA Target > Remove.

Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats

From any Radar screen or the Radar overlay, you can view and

customize the appearance of a list of AIS and MARPA threats.

1From a Radar screen, select Menu > Radar Menu > Other

Vessels > List > Show.

2Select the type of threats to include in the list.

Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen

AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and active

transponder signals from other vessels.

You can configure how other vessels appear on the Radar

screen. If any setting (except the AIS display range) is

configured for one radar mode, the setting is applied to every

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.

1From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Other Vessels > Display Setup.

2Select an option:

• To indicate the distance from your location within which

AIS vessels appear, select Display Range, and select a

distance.

• To show details about AIS-activated vessels, select

Details > Show.

• To set the projected heading time for AIS-activated

vessels, select Proj. Heading, and enter the time.

VRM and EBL

The variable range marker (VRM) and the electronic bearing line

(EBL) measure the distance and bearing from your boat to a

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target object. On the Radar screen, the VRM appears as a circle

that is centered on the present location of your boat, and the

EBL appears as a line that begins at the present location of your

boat and intersects the VRM. The point of intersection is the

target of the VRM and the EBL.

Showing the VRM and the EBL

The VRM and the EBL configured for one mode are applied to

other radar modes.

NOTE: The VRM and the EBL cannot be changed in sentry

mode.

From a Radar screen, select Menu > Radar Menu > Show

VRM/EBL.

Adjusting the VRM and the EBL

Before you can adjust the VRM and the EBL, you must show

them on the Radar screen (Showing the VRM and the EBL).

You can adjust the diameter of the VRM and the angle of the

EBL, which moves the intersection point of the VRM and the

EBL. The VRM and the EBL configured for one mode are

applied to all other radar modes.

1From a Radar screen, select a new location for the

intersection point of the VRM and the EBL.

2Select Drop VRM/EBL.

3Select Stop Pointing.

Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object

Before you can adjust the VRM and the EBL, you must show

them on the Radar screen (Showing the VRM and the EBL).

1From a Radar screen, select the target location.

2Select Measure Distance.

The range and the bearing to the target location appear in the

upper-left corner of the screen.

Radar Overlay

When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin

marine radar, you can use the Radar overlay to overlay radar

information on the Navigation chart or on the Fishing chart.

The Radar overlay superimposes radar information on the

Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. Data appears on the

Radar overlay based on the most recently used radar mode

(such as Harbor, Offshore, or Sentry), and all settings

configurations applied to the Radar overlay are also applied to

the last-used radar mode. For example, if you use Harbor mode

and then you switch to the Radar overlay, the Radar overlay

would show Harbor mode radar data. If you changed the gain

setting using the Radar overlay menu, the gain setting for

Harbor mode would change automatically.

Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment

When using the Radar overlay, the chartplotter aligns radar data

with chart data based on the boat heading, which is based by

default on data from a magnetic heading sensor connected

using a NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 network. If a heading sensor

is not available, the boat heading is based on GPS tracking

data.

GPS tracking data indicates the direction in which the boat is

moving, not the direction in which the boat is pointing. If the boat

is drifting backward or sideways due to a current or wind, the

Radar overlay may not perfectly align with the chart data. This

situation should be avoided by using boat-heading data from an

electronic compass.

If the boat heading is based on data from a magnetic heading

sensor or an automatic pilot, the heading data could be

compromised due to incorrect setup, mechanical malfunction,

magnetic interference, or other factors. If the heading data is

compromised, the Radar overlay may not align perfectly with the

chart data.

Showing the Radar Overlay

The radar overlay displays data based on the most recently

used radar mode.

Select Charts > Radar Overlay.

The radar picture appears in orange and overlays the

navigation chart.

Setting a Custom Park Position

If you have more than one radar on your boat, you must be

viewing the radar screen for the radar you want to adjust.

By default, the antenna is stopped perpendicular to the pedestal

when it is not spinning. You can adjust this position.

1From the radar screen, select Menu > Radar Setup >

Antenna Configuration > Park Position.

2Use the slider bar to adjust the position of the antenna when

stopped, and select Back.

Enabling and Adjusting a Radar No Transmit

Zone

You can indicate an area within which the radar scanner does

not transmit signals.

NOTE: This feature is not available on all radar and chartplotter

models.

1From a radar screen, select Menu > Radar Menu > Radar

Setup > Enable No Transmit Zone.

The no-transmit zone is indicated by a shaded area on the

radar screen.

2Select Adjust No Transmit Zone > Move No Transmit

Zone.

3Select Angle 1, and select the new location for the first

angle.

4Select Angle 2, and select the new location for the second

angle.

5Select Done.

Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals

From a Radar screen, select Menu > Radar Menu > Radar

To Standby.

TIP: Press from any screen to quickly stop radar

transmission.

Optimizing the Radar Display

You can adjust the radar display settings for reduced clutter and

increased accuracy.

NOTE: You can optimize the radar display for each radar mode.

1Select a radar range (Adjusting the Radar Range).

2Restore the default value of the gain setting (Adjusting Gain

on the Radar Screen Automatically).

3Adjust the gain setting manually (Adjusting Gain on the

Radar Screen Manually).

Radar Gain and Clutter

Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically

The automatic gain setting for each radar mode is optimized for

that mode, and may differ from the automatic gain setting used

for another mode.

NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the gain setting

configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied

to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available on all radar and

chartplotter models.

1From a radar screen or the radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Gain.

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2Select an applicable option for the connected radar:

• To set the gain automatically once, based on average

conditions, the range of the radar signal, and the selected

radar mode, select Auto.

The chartplotter does not adjust the gain automatically in

response to changing conditions.

• To adjust the gain automatically for changing conditions,

select Auto Low or Auto High.

• To adjust the gain automatically to show birds over the

surface of the water, select Auto Bird.

Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually

For optimal radar performance, you can manually adjust the

gain.

NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the gain setting

configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied

to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay.

1From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Gain.

2Select Up to raise the gain, until light speckles appear across

the Radar screen.

Data on the Radar screen is refreshed every few seconds. As

a result, the effects of manually adjusting the gain may not

appear instantly. Adjust the gain slowly.

3Select Down to lower the gain until the speckles disappear.

4If boats, land, or other targets are within range, select Down

to lower the gain until the targets begin to blink.

5Select Up to raise the gain until the boats, land, or other

targets appear steadily lit on the Radar screen.

6Minimize the appearance of nearby large objects, if

necessary.

7Minimize the appearance of side-lobe echoes, if necessary.

Minimizing Nearby Large-Object Interference

Nearby targets of significant size, such as jetty walls, can cause

a very bright image of the target to appear on the Radar screen.

This image can obscure smaller targets located near it.

NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the gain setting

configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied

to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay.

1From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Gain.

2Select Down to lower the gain until the smaller targets are

clearly visible on the Radar screen.

Reducing the gain to eliminate nearby large-object

interference may cause smaller or distant targets to blink or

disappear from the Radar screen.

Minimizing Side-Lobe Interference on the Radar Screen

Side-lobe interference may appear to streak outward from a

target in a semi-circular pattern. Side-lobe effects can be

avoided by reducing the gain or reducing the radar range.

NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the gain setting

configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied

to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay.

1From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Gain.

2Select Down to lower the gain until the semi-circular,

streaked pattern disappears from the Radar screen.

Reducing the gain to eliminate side-lobe interference may

cause smaller or distant targets to blink or disappear from the

Radar screen.

Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen Automatically

You can set the chartplotter to automatically adjust the

appearance of clutter caused by choppy sea conditions.

NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the sea clutter setting

configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied

to other radar modes or to the radar overlay.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available on all radar and

chartplotter models.

1From a radar screen or the radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Noise Rejection > Sea Clutter.

2Select Presets or Auto.

3Select a setting that reflects the present sea conditions.

When using a compatible radar model, the chartplotter adjusts

the sea clutter based on the sea conditions automatically.

Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar Screen

You can adjust the appearance of clutter caused by rain.

Reducing the radar range also can minimize rain clutter

(Zooming In and Out of the Radar Screen).

The rain clutter setting affects the appearance of nearby rain

clutter and targets more than it affects the appearance of distant

rain clutter and targets. A higher rain clutter setting reduces the

appearance of clutter caused by nearby rain, but it can also

reduce or eliminate the appearance of nearby targets.

NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the rain clutter settings

configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied

to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay.

1From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Noise Rejection > Rain Clutter.

2Select Up or Down to decrease or increase the appearance

of nearby rain clutter until other targets are clearly visible on

the Radar screen.

Clutter caused by rain may still be visible.

Reducing Cross Talk Clutter on the Radar Screen

You can reduce the appearance of clutter caused by

interference from another nearby radar source, when the cross

talk reject setting is on.

NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the cross talk reject

setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be

applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay.

From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Noise Rejection > Crosstalk Rej..

Echo Trails

The echo trails feature enables you to track the movement of

vessels on the radar display. You can change the length of time

the trail is displayed.

NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the settings configured

for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other

radar modes or to the radar overlay.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available on all radar and

chartplotter models.

Turning on Echo Trails

From a radar screen or the radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Radar Setup > Echo Trails > Display.

Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails

1From a radar screen or the radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Radar Setup > Echo Trails > Time.

2Select the length of the trail.

Clearing the Echo Trails

You can remove the echo trails from the radar screen to reduce

the clutter the screen.

From a radar screen or the radar overlay, select Clear Trails.

Radar Display Settings

From any Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Radar Setup.

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Orientation: Sets the perspective of the radar display. The

orientation setting applies to every radar mode. This setting

does not apply to the Radar overlay.

Appearance: Sets the color scheme, look-ahead speed, and

navigation appearance.

Front of Boat: Compensates for the physical location of the

radar scanner on a boat, if the radar scanner does not align

with the bow-stern axis.

Radar Appearance Settings

From a Radar screen, select Menu > Radar Menu > Radar

Setup > Appearance.

NOTE: These settings do not apply to the Radar overlay.

Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme.

Look-Ahead Speed: Shifts your present location toward the

bottom of the screen automatically as your speed increases.

Enter your top speed for the best results.

Heading Line: Shows an extension from the bow of the boat in

the direction of travel on the radar screen.

Rings: Shows the range rings that help you to visualize

distances on the radar screen.

Nav Lines: Shows the navigation lines that indicate the course

you have set using Route To, Guide To, or Go To.

Waypoints: Shows waypoints on the radar screen.

Front-of-Boat Offset

The front-of-boat offset compensates for the physical location of

the radar scanner on a boat, if the radar scanner does not align

with the bow-stern axis.

Measuring the Potential Front-of-Boat Offset

The front-of-boat offset compensates for the physical location of

the radar scanner on a boat, if the radar scanner does not align

with the bow-stern axis.

1Using a magnetic compass, take an optical bearing of a

stationary target located within viewable range.

2Measure the target bearing on the radar.

3If the bearing deviation is more than +/- 1°, set the front-of-

boat offset.

Setting the Front-of-Boat Offset

Before you can set the front-of-boat offset, you must measure

the potential front-of-boat offset.

The front-of-boat offset setting configured for use in one radar

mode is applied to every other radar mode and to the Radar

overlay.

1From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Radar Setup > Front of Boat.

2Select Up or Down to adjust the offset.

Selecting a Different Radar Source

1Select an option:

• From a radar screen or the radar overlay, select Menu >

Radar Menu > Radar Setup > Source.

• Select Settings > Communications > Preferred Data

Source > Radar.

2Select the radar source.

Autopilot

WARNING

You can use the autopilot feature only at a station installed next

to a helm, throttle, and helm control device.

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your

vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to

operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of

safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and

never leave the helm unattended.

Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your

boat.

Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open

water.

Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the

water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.

The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your

boat to maintain a constant heading (heading hold). The system

also allows manual steering and several modes of automatic-

steering functions and patterns.

Opening the Autopilot Screen

Before you can open the autopilot screen, you must have a

compatible autopilot installed and configured.

Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > Autopilot.

Autopilot Screen

ÀActual heading

ÁIntended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward)

ÂActual heading (when in standby mode)

Intended heading (when engaged)

ÃRudder position indicator (This functionality is available only when a

rudder sensor is connected.)

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment

1From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Setup >

Steering Mode > Step Turn Size.

2Select an increment.

Setting the Power Saver

You can adjust the level of rudder activity.

1From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Autopilot Setup > Power Saver.

2Select a percentage.

Selecting a higher percentage reduces rudder activity at the

expense of heading performance. The higher the percentage,

the more the course deviates before the autopilot corrects it.

TIP: In choppy conditions at low speeds, increasing the

Power Saver percentage reduces rudder activity.

Enabling Shadow Drive™

NOTE: The Shadow Drive feature is available only on hydraulic

steering systems.

From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Autopilot Setup > Shadow Drive > Enabled.

Engaging the Autopilot

When you engage the autopilot, the autopilot takes control of the

helm and steers the boat to maintain your heading.

From any screen, select Engage.

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Your intended heading shows in the center of the Autopilot

screen.

Adjusting the Heading with the Helm

NOTE: You must enable the Shadow Drive feature before you

can adjust the heading using the helm (Enabling Shadow

Drive™

With the autopilot engaged, manually steer the boat.

The autopilot activates Shadow Drive mode.

When you release the helm and manually maintain a specific

heading for a few seconds, the autopilot resumes a heading

hold at the new heading.

Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step

Steering Mode

Before you can steer your boat using the keys at the bottom of

the autopilot screen, you must engage the autopilot (Engaging

the Autopilot).

• Select <1° or 1°> to initiate a single 1° turn.

• Select <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a single 10° turn.

• Hold <1° or 1°> to initiate a rate-controlled turn.

The boat continues to turn until you let go of the key.

• Hold <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a sequence of 10° turns.

Steering Patterns

WARNING

You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do not

begin a pattern until you are certain that the water is clear of

obstacles.

The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing,

and it can also perform other specialty maneuvers such as U-

turns and Williamson turns.

Following the U-Turn Pattern

You can use the u-turn pattern to turn the boat around 180° and

maintain the new heading.

1Form the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Pattern Steering > U-Turn > Engage.

2Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern

You can use the circles pattern to steer the boat in a continuous

circle, in a specified direction, and at a specified time interval.

1From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Pattern Steering > Circles.

2If necessary, select Time, and select a time for the autopilot

to steer one complete circle.

3Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern

You can use the zigzag pattern to steer the boat from port to

starboard and back, over a specified time and angle, across

your present heading.

1From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Pattern Steering > Zigzag.

2If necessary, select Amplitude, and select a degree.

3If necessary, select Period, and select a length of time.

4Select Engage Zigzag.

Following the Williamson Turn Pattern

You can use the Williamson turn pattern to steer the boat

around with the intent of running alongside the location where

the Williamson turn pattern was initiated. The Williamson turn

pattern can be used in man overboard situations.

1From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Pattern Steering > Williamson Turn.

2Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Following an Orbit Pattern

You can use the orbit pattern to steer the boat in a continuous

circle around the active waypoint. The size of the circle is

defined by your distance from the active waypoint when you

begin the orbit pattern.

1From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Pattern Steering > Orbit.

2Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Setting Up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern

You can use the cloverleaf pattern to steer the boat to

repeatedly pass over an active waypoint. When you begin the

cloverleaf pattern, the autopilot drives the boat toward the active

waypoint and begins the cloverleaf pattern.

You can adjust the distance between the waypoint and the

location where the autopilot turns the boat for another pass over

the waypoint. The default setting turns the boat at a range of

1000 ft. (300 m) from the active waypoint.

1From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Pattern Steering > Cloverleaf.

2If necessary, select Length, and select a distance.

3Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Setting Up and Following a Search Pattern

You can use the search pattern to steer the boat in increasingly

larger circles outward from the active waypoint, forming a spiral

pattern. When you begin the search pattern, the autopilot drives

the boat to the active waypoint and begins the pattern.

You can adjust the distance between each circle in the spiral.

The default distance between circles is 50 ft. (20 m).

1From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu >

Pattern Steering > Search.

2If necessary, select Search Spacing, and select a distance.

3Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Cancelling a Steering Pattern

• Physically steer the boat.

NOTE: Shadow Drive must be enabled to cancel a steering

pattern by physically steering the boat.

• Select or to cancel a pattern using step steering mode.

• Select Standby.

Digital Selective Calling

Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio

Functionality

If you have a NMEA 0183 VHF radio or a NMEA 2000 VHF

radio connected to your chartplotter, these features are enabled.

• The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio.

If your radio is capable, GPS position information is

transmitted with DSC calls.

• The chartplotter can receive digital selective calling (DSC)

distress and position information from the radio.

• The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending

position reports.

If you have a Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF radio connected to your

chartplotter, these features are also enabled.

• The chartplotter allows you to quickly set up and send

individual routine call details to your Garmin VHF radio.

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• When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your

radio, the chartplotter shows the man-overboard screen and

prompts you to navigate to the man-overboard point.

• When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your

chartplotter, the radio shows the Distress Call page to initiate

a man-overboard distress call.

Turning On DSC

Select Settings > Other Vessels > DSC.

DSC List

The DSC list is a log of the most recent DSC calls and other

DSC contacts you have entered. The DSC list can contain up to

100 entries. The DSC list shows the most recent call from a

boat. If a second call is received from the same boat, it replaces

the first call in the call list.

Viewing the DSC List

Before you can view the DSC list, the chartplotter must be

connected to a VHF radio that supports DSC.

Select Info > DSC List.

Adding a DSC Contact

You can add a vessel to your DSC list. You can make calls to a

DSC contact from the chartplotter.

1Select Info > DSC List > Add Contact.

2Enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) of the

vessel.

3Enter the name of the vessel.

Incoming Distress Calls

If your compatible chartplotter and VHF radio are connected

using NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your chartplotter alerts you

when your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call. If position

information was sent with the distress call, that information is

also available and recorded with the call.

designates a distress call in the DSC list and marks the

position of the vessel on the Navigation chart at the time of the

DSC distress call.

Navigating to a Vessel in Distress

designates a distress call in the DSC list and marks the

position of a vessel on the Navigation chart at the time of the

DSC distress call.

1Select Info > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select Review > Navigate To.

4Select Go To or Route To.

Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF

Radio

When the chartplotter is connected to a compatible VHF radio

with NMEA 2000, and you initiate a man-overboard DSC

distress call from the radio, the chartplotter shows the man-

overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to the man-

overboard point. If you have a compatible autopilot system

connected to the network, the chartplotter prompts you to start a

Williamson’s turn to the man-overboard point.

If you cancel the man-overboard distress call on the radio, the

chartplotter screen prompting you to activate navigation to the

man-overboard location disappears.

Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from

the Chartplotter

When your chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000

compatible radio and you mark an SOS or man-overboard

location, the radio shows the Distress Call page so you can

quickly initiate a distress call.

For information on placing distress calls from your radio, see the

VHF radio owner’s manual. For information about marking an

MOB or SOS location, see Marking an SOS Location.

Position Tracking

When you connect the chartplotter to a VHF radio using NMEA

0183, you can track vessels that send position reports.

This feature is also available with NMEA 2000, when the vessel

sends the correct PGN data (PGN 129808; DSC Call

Information).

Every position report call received is logged in the DSC list

(DSC List).

Viewing a Position Report

1Select Info > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select Review.

4Select an option:

• To switch to a Navigation chart marking the location,

select Next Page.

• To view the position report details, select Previous Page.

Navigating to a Tracked Vessel

1Select Info > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select Review > Navigate To.

4Select Go To or Route To.

Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked

Vessel

1Select Info > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select Review > Create Waypoint.

Editing Information in a Position Report

1Select Info > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select Review > Edit.

• To enter the name of the vessel, select Name.

• To select a new symbol, select Symbol, if available.

• To enter a comment, select Comment.

• To show a trail line for the vessel if your radio is tracking

the position of the vessel, select Trail.

• To select a color for the trail line, select Trail Line.

Deleting a Position-Report Call

1Select Info > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select Review > Clear Report.

Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart

You can view trails for all tracked vessels on some chart views.

By default, a black line indicates the path of the vessel, a black

dot indicates each previously reported position of a tracked

vessel, and a blue flag indicates the last reported position of the

vessel.

1From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Setup >

Other Vessels > DSC > DSC Trails.

2Select the number of hours to show tracked vessels on the

chart.

For example, if you select 4 Hours, all trail points that are

less than four hours old appear for all tracked vessels.

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Individual Routine Calls

When you connect the chartplotter to a Garmin VHF radio, you

can use the chartplotter interface to set up an individual routine

call.

When setting up an individual routine call from your chartplotter,

you can select the DSC channel 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 frequency bands. The default

channel is 72. If you select a different channel, the chartplotter

uses that channel for subsequent calls until you call using

another channel.

1Select Info > DSC List.

2Select a vessel or a station to call.

3Select Review > Call with Radio > Channel.

4Select an available channel.

Making an Individual Routine Call

NOTE: When initiating a call from the chartplotter, if the radio

does not have an MMSI number programmed, the radio will not

receive call information.

1Select Info > DSC List.

2Select a vessel or a station to call.

3Select Review > Call with Radio.

4If necessary, select Channel, and select a new channel.

5Select Send.

The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio.

6On your Garmin VHF radio, select Call.

Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target

1From a chart or 3D chart view, select an AIS target.

2Select AIS Vessel > Call with Radio.

3If necessary, select Channel, and select a new channel.

4Select Send.

The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio.

5On your Garmin VHF radio, select Call.

Gauges and Graphs

The gauges and graphs provide various information about the

engine and environment. To view the information, a compatible

transducer or sensor must be connected to the network.

Viewing the Gauges

1Select A/V, Gauges, Controls.

2Select a gauge.

3Select or to view a different gauge page.

Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge

1From a gauges screen, hold a gauge.

2Select a data type.

3Select the data to display.

Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits

You can configure the upper and lower limits and the range of

desired standard operation of a gauge. When a value exceeds

the range of standard operation, the gauge becomes red.

NOTE: Not all options are available for all gauges.

1From the engine gauges screen, select Menu > Gauge

Setup > Set Gauge Limits.

2Select a gauge.

3Select Mode > Custom.

4Select an option:

• To set the minimum value of the standard operating

range, select Rated Min..

• To set the maximum value of the standard operating

range, select Rated Max..

• To set the lower limit of the gauge lower than the rated

minimum, select Scale Min..

• To set the upper limit of the gauge higher than the rated

maximum, select Scale Max..

5Select the limit value.

6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set additional gauge limits.

Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges

Before you can view engine and fuel gauges, you must be

connected to a NMEA 2000 network capable of sensing engine

and fuel data. See the installation instructions for details.

Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > Engines.

Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges

You can show information for up to four engines.

1From the engine gauges screen, select Menu > Gauge

Setup > Engine Selection > Num. Engines.

2Select an option:

• Select the number of engines.

• Select Auto Configure to automatically detect the number

of engines.

Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges

Before you can customize how the engines are shown in the

gauges, you must manually select the number of engines

(Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges).

1From the engine gauges screen, select Menu > Gauge

Setup > Engine Selection > Edit Engines.

2Select First Engine.

3Select the engine to display in the first gauge.

4Repeat for the remaining engine bars.

Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges

You can enable the chartplotter to display engine status alarms.

From the engine gauges screen, select Menu > Gauge

Setup > Status Alarms > On.

When an engine alarms is triggered, a gauge status alarm

message appears and the gauge may become red depending

on the type of alarm.

Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms

1From the engine gauges screen, select Menu > Gauge

Setup > Status Alarms > Custom.

2Select one or more engine gauge alarms to turn on or off.

Setting the Fuel Alarm

Before you can set a fuel level alarm, a compatible fuel flow

sensor must be connected to the NMEA 2000 network.

You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of

remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify.

1Select Settings > Alarms > Fuel > Fuel Level Alarm > On.

2Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm.

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel

1Select Settings > My Vessel > Fuel Capacity.

2Enter the combined total capacity of the fuel tanks.

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Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel

Fuel

You can synchronize the fuel levels in the chartplotter with the

actual fuel in the vessel when you add fuel to your vessel.

1Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > Engines > Menu.

2Select an option:

• After you have filled up all the fuel tanks on the vessel,

select Fill Up All Tanks. The fuel level is reset to

maximum capacity.

• After 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

Total Fuel Onboard, and enter the total amount of fuel in

the tanks.

Viewing the Wind Gauges

Before you can view wind information, you must have a wind

sensor connected to the chartplotter.

Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > Wind.

Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge

You can configure the sailing wind gauge to show true or

apparent wind speed and angle.

1From the wind gauge, select Menu > Sailing Wind Gauge.

2Select an option:

• To show true or apparent wind angle, select Needle, and

select an option.

• To show true or apparent wind speed, select Wind

Speed, and select an option.

Configuring the Speed Source

You can specify whether the vessel speed data displayed on the

gauge and used for wind calculations is based on water speed

or GPS speed.

1From the wind gauge, select Menu > Compass Gauge >

Speed Display.

2Select an option:

• To calculate the vessel speed based on data from the

water-speed sensor, select Water Speed.

• To calculate the vessel speed based on GPS data, select

GPS Speed.

Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge

You can specify the source of the heading displayed on the wind

gauge. Magnetic heading is the heading data received from a

heading sensor, and GPS heading is calculated by your

chartplotter GPS (course over ground).

1From the wind gauge, select Menu > Compass Gauge >

Heading Source.

2Select GPS Hdg. or Magnetic.

NOTE: When moving at low speeds or when stationary, the

magnetic compass source is more accurate than the GPS

source.

Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge

You can specify the range of the close-hauled wind gauge for

both the upwind scale and the downwind scale.

1From the wind gauge, select Menu > Compass Gauge >

Gauge Type > Close Hauled Gauge.

2Select an option:

• To set the maximum and minimum values that appear

when the upwind close-hauled 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 set the angles.

• To view true or apparent wind, select Wind, and select an

option.

Viewing Trip Gauges

Trip gauges show information for odometer, speed, time, and

fuel for your present trip.

Select Info > Trip & Graphs > Trip.

Resetting Trip Gauges

1Select Info > Trip & Graphs > Trip.

2Select an option:

• To set all the readings for the present trip to zero, select

Reset Trip.

• To set the maximum speed reading to zero, select Reset

Maximum Speed.

• To set the odometer reading to zero, select Reset

Odometer.

• To set all the readings to zero, select Reset All.

Viewing Graphs

Before you can view graphs of various environmental changes,

such as temperature, depth, and wind, you must have an

appropriate transducer or sensor connected to the network.

Select Info > Trip & Graphs > Graphs.

Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales

You can indicate the amount of time and the range of depth that

appear in the depth and water temperature graphs.

1From a graph, select Graph Setup.

2Select an option:

• To set a time-elapsed scale, select Duration. The default

setting is 10 minutes. Increasing the time-elapsed scale

allows you to view variations over a longer period of time.

Decreasing the time-elapsed scale allows you to view

more detail over a shorter period of time.

• To set the graph scale, select Scale. Increasing the scale

allows you to view more variation in readings. Decreasing

the scale allows you to view more detail in the variation.

Tide, Current, and Celestial

Information

Tide Station Information

You can view information about a tide station for a specific date

and time, including the tide height, and when the next high and

low tides will occur. By default, the chartplotter shows tide

information for the most recently viewed tide station and for the

present date and time.

Select Info > Tides & Currents > Tides.

Current Station Information

NOTE: Current station information is available with certain

detailed maps.

You can view information about a current station for a specific

date and time, including the current speed and level of the

current. By default, the chartplotter shows current information for

the most recently viewed current station and for the present date

and time.

Select Info > Tides & Currents > Currents.

Celestial Information

You can view information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise,

moonset, moon phase, and the approximate sky view location of

the sun and moon. The center of the screen represents the sky

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overhead, and the outermost rings represent the horizon. By

default, the chartplotter shows celestial information for the

present date and time.

Select Info > Tides & Currents > Celestial.

Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or

Celestial Information for a Different Date

1Select Info > Tides & Currents.

2Select Tides, Currents, or Celestial.

3Select an option.

• To view information for a different date, select Change

Date > Manual, and enter a date.

• To view information for today, select Change Date >

Current.

• If available, to view information for the day after the date

shown, select Next Day.

• If available, to view information for the day before the date

shown, select Previous Day.

Viewing Information for a Different Tide or

Current Station

1Select Info > Tides & Currents.

2Select Tides or Currents.

3Select Nearby Stations.

4Select a station.

Viewing Almanac Information from the

Navigation Chart

1From a chart or 3D chart view, select a location.

2Select Information.

3Select Tides, Currents, or Celestial.

Warning Manager

Viewing Messages

1Select Info > Warning Manager.

2Select a message.

3Select Review.

Sorting and Filtering Messages

1Select Info > Warning Manager > Sort/Filter.

2Select an option to sort or filter the message list.

Saving Messages to a Memory Card

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2Select Info > Warning Manager > Save to Card.

Clearing all of the Messages

Select Info > Warning Manager > Clear Warning Manager.

Media Player

NOTE: The media player feature is not compatible with all

chartplotter models.

If you have a FUSION-Link™

capable stereo connected to the

NMEA 2000 network, you can control the stereo using the

chartplotter. The chartplotter should automatically detect the

media player when it is first connected.

You can play media from sources connected to the media player

and sources connected to the NMEA 2000 network. Your

chartplotter and iPod® can be connected using a FUSION-Link

capable stereo.

Opening the Media Player

Before you can open the media player, you must connect a

compatible device to the chartplotter.

Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > Media.

Icons

NOTE: Not all devices have these icons.

Icon Description

Saves or deletes a channel as a preset

Repeats all songs

Repeats one song

Searches for stations or skips songs

Shuffles

Selecting the Media Source

When you have multiple media devices connected on a network,

such as the NMEA 2000 network, you can select the media

source you want to control from your chartplotter.

NOTE: You can play media only from sources that are

connected to the device.

NOTE: Not all features are available on all media sources.

1From the media screen, select Source.

NOTE: The source menu appears only for devices that

support multiple media sources.

2Select a source.

Playing Music

Browsing for Music

1From the media screen, select Browse or Menu > Browse.

2Select Select or select an option.

Enabling Alphabetical Search

You can enable the alphabetical search feature to find a song or

album in a large list.

From the media screen, select Menu > Media Menu >

Installation > Alpha Search.

Setting a Song to Repeat

1While playing a song, select Menu > Media Menu > Repeat.

2If necessary, select Single.

Setting All Songs to Repeat

From the media screen, select Menu > Media Menu >

Repeat > All.

Setting Songs to Shuffle

1From the media screen, select Menu > Media Menu >

Shuffle.

2If necessary, select an option.

Listening to the Radio

Saving a Channel as a Preset

You can save up to 15 AM stations and 15 FM stations as

presets.

1From the AM, FM, or VHF page, tune the device to a

channel.

2Select Presets > Add Current Channel.

Removing a Channel Preset

1Tune the device to a channel.

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2Select Menu > Media Menu > Presets > Remove Current

Channel.

Changing the Tuning Mode

You can change how you select a station for some media types,

such as FM or AM radio.

NOTE: Not all tuning modes are available for all media sources.

1From the media screen, select Menu > Media Menu >

Tuning Mode.

2Select an option.

3If necessary, select Select.

Setting the Tuner Region

1From the media screen, select Menu > Media Menu >

Installation > Tuner Region.

2Select an option.

Opening the MTP Source

Before you can open the MTP source, you must connect your

MTP device to a compatible media device.

You can access music on your Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)

device, such as an Android™

device. You can also charge your

phone or media player while it is connected and playing music.

1Connect your MTP source through USB, such as the stereo,

the external USB plug, or an external dock.

2From the media screen, select Source > MTP.

Adjusting the Volume

Enabling and Disabling Zones

If you have wired your vessel's speakers into zones, you can

enable needed zones and disable unused zones.

1From the media screen, select Menu > Media Menu > Audio

Levels > Enable/Disable Zones.

2Select a zone.

Muting the Media Volume

1From the media screen, select .

2If necessary, select Select.

Scanning VHF Channels

Before you can scan VHF channels, you must set the source to

VHF.

You can monitor VHF channels saved as presets for activity and

automatically switch to an active channel.

From the VHF media screen, select Scan.

Adjusting the VHF Squelch

NOTE: Your media player must support VHF radio to use this

feature.

1From the VHF source page, select Menu > Media Menu >

Squelch.

2Use the slider bar to adjust the VHF squelch.

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio

When you have a FUSION-Link capable stereo and SiriusXM

Connect Tuner installed and connected to the chartplotter, you

may have access to SiriusXM satellite radio, depending on your

subscription.

Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID

Before you can activate your SiriusXM subscription, you must

have the radio ID of your SiriusXM Connect Tuner.

You can locate the SiriusXM Radio ID on the back of the

SiriusXM Connect Tuner, on the back of its packaging, or by

tuning your chartplotter to channel 0.

1Select Media > Source > SiriusXM.

2Tune to channel 0.

The SiriusXM radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S, or

Activating a SiriusXM Subscription

Before you can activate the SiriusXM subscription, you must

have the Radio ID (Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID).

1With the SiriusXM source selected, tune to channel 1.

You should be able to hear the preview channel. If not, check

the SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna installation and

connections, and try again.

2Tune to channel 0 to locate the Radio ID.

3Contact SiriusXM listener care by phone at (866) 635-2349 or

go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow to subscribe in the

United States. Contact SiriusXM by phone at (877) 438-9677

or go to www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm to subscribe in Canada.

4Provide the Radio ID.

The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but

can take up to an hour. For the SiriusXM Connect Tuner to

receive the activation message, it must be turned on and

receiving the SiriusXM signal.

5If the service is not activated within the hour, go to

http://care.siriusxm.com/refresh or contact SiriusXM by phone

at 1-855-MYREFRESH (697-3373).

Customizing the Channel Guide

SiriusXM radio channels are grouped in categories. You can

select the categories of channels that appear in the channel

guide.

NOTE: This feature is available with a GXM™

52 antenna.

1Select Media > Category.

2Select a category.

Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List

You can save your favorite channels to the presets list.

1Select Media.

2Select the channel you want to save as a preset.

3Select Menu > Presets > Add Current Channel.

Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls

1From the media screen, select Browse > Parental > Unlock.

2Enter your passcode.

The default passcode is 0000.

Setting Parental Controls on SiriusXM Radio Channels

Before you can set parental controls, the parental controls must

be unlocked.

The parental control feature allows you to limit access to any

SiriusXM channels, including those with mature content. When

enabled, the parental control feature requires you to enter a

passcode to tune to the locked channels.

Select Browse > Parental > Lock/Unlock.

A list of channels appears. A checkmark indicates a locked

channel.

NOTE: When you view the channels after setting parental

controls, the display changes:

• indicates a locked channel.

• indicates an unlocked channel.

Changing a Parental Passcode on a SiriusXM Radio

Before you can change the passcode, the parental controls must

be unlocked.

1From the media screen, select Browse > Parental > Change

PIN.

2Enter your passcode and select Done.

3Enter a new passcode.

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4Confirm the new passcode.

Restoring Default Parental Control Settings Values

This process deletes all the settings information you have

entered. When you restore the parental control settings to their

default values, the passcode value is reset to 0000.

1From the media menu, select Installation > Factory

Defaults.

2Select Yes.

Clearing All Locked Channels on a SiriusXM Radio

Before you can clear all locked channels, the parental controls

must be unlocked.

1From the media screen, select Browse > Parental > Clear

All Locked.

2Enter your passcode.

Setting the Device Name

1From the media screen, select Menu > Media Menu >

Installation > Set Device Name.

2Enter a device name.

3Select Select or Done.

SiriusXM Weather

WARNING

The weather information provided through this product is subject

to service interruptions and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or

outdated information, and consequently should not be relied

upon exclusively. Always use common sense while navigating,

and check alternate weather information sources prior to making

safety-related decisions. You acknowledge and agree that you

shall be solely responsible for use of the weather information

and all decisions taken with respect to navigating in weather.

Garmin will not be responsible for any consequences of using

SiriusXM weather information.

NOTE: SiriusXM data is not available in all regions.

A Garmin SiriusXM satellite weather receiver and antenna

receives satellite weather data and shows it on various Garmin

devices, including the Navigation chart on a compatible

chartplotter. The weather data for each feature comes from

reputable weather data centers such as the National Weather

Service and the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. For

more information, go to www.siriusxm.com/sxmmarine.

SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription

Requirements

To use satellite weather, you must have a compatible satellite

weather receiver. To use SiriusXM satellite radio, you must have

a compatible satellite radio receiver. Go to www.garmin.com for

more information. You must also have a valid subscription to

receive satellite weather and radio. 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 example, radar is broadcast at five-minute intervals.

When the Garmin receiver is turned on, or when a different

weather feature is selected, the receiver must receive new data

before it can be shown. You might experience a delay before

weather data or a different feature appears on the chart.

NOTE: Any weather feature can change in appearance if the

source that provides the information changes.

Changing the Weather Chart

1From a combination screen or SmartMode layout with a

weather chart, select Menu > Weather Menu > Change

Weather.

2Select a weather chart.

Viewing Precipitation Information

Precipitation ranging from very light rain and snow, up to strong

thunderstorms, is indicated in varying shades and colors.

Precipitation is shown either independently or with other weather

information.

Select Charts > Precipitation.

The time stamp in the upper-left corner of the screen

indicates the elapsed time since the weather data provider

last updated the information.

Precipitation Views

From the precipitation weather chart, select Menu > Weather

Menu.

Radar Loop: Shows precipitation information as an image of the

latest update or as an animated loop of the latest updates.

The time stamp indicates the elapsed time since the service

provider generated the weather radar frame currently

displayed on the screen.

Cloud Cover: Shows cloud cover data.

Waypoints: Shows waypoints.

Legend: Shows the weather legend.

Storm Cell and Lightning Information

Storm cell are represented by on the weather precipitation

chart. They indicate both the present position of a storm and the

projected path of that storm in the immediate future.

Red cones appear with a storm cell icon, and the widest part of

each cone points in the direction of the projected path of the

storm cell. The red lines in each cone indicate where the storm

will most likely be in the near future. Each line represents 15

minutes.

Lightning strikes are represented by . Lightning appears on the

weather precipitation chart if strikes were detected within the last

seven minutes. The ground-based lightning detection network

detects cloud-to-ground lightning only.

NOTE: This feature is not available on all devices and in all

subscriptions.

Hurricane Information

The weather Precipitation chart can show the present 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

projected locations through which the hurricane will pass, as

received from the weather data provider.

Weather Warnings and Weather Bulletins

When a marine weather warning, weather watch, weather

advisory, weather bulletin, or other weather statement is issued,

shading indicates the area to which the information applies. The

aqua lines on the chart indicate the boundaries of marine

forecasts, coastal forecasts, and offshore forecasts. Weather

bulletins may consist of either weather watches or weather

advisories.

To view information about the warning or bulletin, select the

shaded area.

Color Marine Weather Group

Cyan Flash Flood

Blue Flood

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Color Marine Weather Group

Red Marine

Yellow Severe Storm

Red Tornado

Forecast Information

The Forecast chart shows city forecasts, marine forecasts,

warnings, hurricane warnings, METARS, county warnings,

weather fronts and pressure centers, surface pressure, and

weather buoys.

Viewing Forecast Information for Another Time Period

1Select Charts > Forecast.

2Select an option:

• To view the weather forecast for the next 48 hours, in 12-

hour increments, select Next Forecast multiple times.

• To view the weather forecast for the previous 48 hours, in

12-hour increments, select Previous Forecast multiple

times.

Weather Fronts and Pressure Centers

Weather fronts appear as lines that indicate the leading edge of

an air mass.

Front Symbol Description

Cold front

Warm front

Stationary front

Occluded front

Trough

Pressure-center symbols often appear near weather fronts.

Pressure-

Center

Symbol

Description

Indicates a low-pressure center, which is a region of

relatively lower pressure. Moving away from a low-

pressure center results in increased pressure. Winds

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 results in decreased pressure. Winds

flow clockwise around high-pressure centers in the

northern hemisphere.

Viewing a Marine Forecast or an Offshore Forecast

1Select Charts > Forecast.

2Pan the chart to an offshore location.

The Marine Forecast or Offshore Forecast options appear

when forecast information is available.

3Select Marine Forecast or Offshore Forecast.

City Forecasts

City forecasts appear as weather symbols. The forecast is

viewed in 12-hour increments.

Symbol Weather Symbol Weather

Partly cloudy Fair (sunny, hot, clear)

Cloudy Rain (drizzle, sleet, showers)

Windy Foggy

Symbol Weather Symbol Weather

Thunderstorms Snow (snow showers, flurries,

blizzard, blowing snow, sleet,

freezing rain, freezing drizzle)

Smoke (dusty, hazy)

Viewing Sea Conditions

The Sea Conditions feature shows information about surface

conditions, including winds, wave height, wave period, and wave

direction.

Select Charts > Sea Conditions.

Surface Winds

Surface wind vectors appear on the Sea Conditions chart using

wind barbs that indicate the direction from which the wind is

blowing. A wind barb is a circle with a tail. The line or flag

attached to the tail of the wind barb indicates the wind speed. A

short line represents 5 knots, a long line represents 10 knots,

and triangle represents 50 knots.

Wind Barb Wind Speed Wind Barb Wind Speed

Calm 20 knots

5 knots 50 knots

10 knots 65 knots

15 knots

Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave Direction

Wave heights for an area appear as variations in color. Different

colors indicate different wave heights, as shown in the legend.

The wave period indicates the time (in seconds) between

successive waves. Wave period lines indicate areas that have

the same wave period.

Wave directions appear on the chart using red arrows. The

direction of each arrow pointer indicates the direction in which a

wave is moving.

Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Information for

Another Time Period

1Select Charts > Sea Conditions.

2Select an option:

• To view forecasted sea conditions for the next 36 hours, in

12-hour increments, select Next Forecast multiple times.

• To view the forecasted sea conditions for the previous 36

hours, in 12-hour increments, select Previous Forecast

multiple times.

Viewing Fishing Information

The weather Fishing chart shows present water temperature,

present surface pressure conditions, and fishing forecasts.

Select Charts > Fishing.

Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data

Surface-pressure information appears as pressure isobars and

pressure centers. Isobars connect points of equal pressure.

Pressure readings can help to determine weather and wind

conditions. High-pressure areas are generally associated with

fair weather. Low-pressure areas are generally associated with

clouds and the chance of precipitation. Isobars packed closely

together show a strong pressure gradient. Strong pressure

gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds.

Pressure units are shown in millibars (mb), inches of Mercury

(inHg), or hectopascals (hPa).

Colored shading indicates the surface temperature of the water,

as shown in the legend in the corner of the display.

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Forecasting Fish Locations

You can show areas that contain optimal weather conditions for

specific species of fish.

NOTE: This feature is not available on all devices and in all

subscriptions.

1From the weather Fishing chart, select Menu > Weather

Menu > Fish Species.

2Select a species of fish.

3Select On.

4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to show areas with optimal weather

conditions for additional species of fish.

Shaded areas indicate optimal fishing areas. If you have

selected more than one species of fish, you can select a

shaded area to view the fish species that are included in the

shaded area.

Changing the Sea Surface Temperature Color Range

You can change the color range dynamically to view higher

resolution sea surface temperature readings.

1From the weather Fishing chart, select Menu > Weather

Menu > Sea Temperature.

2Select an option:

• To allow the 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-

color scale.

• To enter the lower and upper limits for the temperature

range, select Lower Limit or Upper Limit, and enter the

lower or upper limit.

Visibility Information

Visibility is the forecast maximum horizontal distance that can be

seen at the surface, as shown in the legend on the left of the

screen. Variations in the visibility shading show the forecast

change in surface visibility.

NOTE: This feature is not available on all devices and in all

subscriptions.

Select Charts > Visibility.

Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for Another

Time Period

1Select Charts > Visibility.

2Select an option:

• To view the visibility forecast for the next 36 hours, in 12-

hour increments, select Next Forecast multiple times.

• To view the visibility forecast for the previous 36 hours, in

12-hour increments, select Previous Forecast multiple

times.

Viewing Buoy Reports

Report readings are taken from buoys and coastal observation

stations. These readings are used to determine air temperature,

dew point, water temperature, tide, wave height and period,

wind direction and speed, visibility, and barometric pressure.

1From a weather chart, select .

2Select Buoy.

Viewing Local Weather Information near a Buoy

You can select an area near a buoy to view forecast information.

1From a weather chart, select a location on the chart.

2Select Local Weather.

3Select an option:

• To view present weather conditions from a local weather

service, select Current Cond..

• To view a local weather forecast, select Forecast.

• To view surface wind and barometric pressure

information, select Sea Surface.

• To view wind and wave information, select Marine

Bulletin.

Creating a Waypoint on a Weather Chart

1From a weather chart, select a location.

2Select Create Waypoint.

Weather Overlay

The weather overlay superimposes weather and weather-related

information on the Navigation chart, the Fishing chart, and the

Perspective 3D chart view. The Navigation chart and the Fishing

chart can show weather radar, height of cloud tops, lightning,

weather buoys, county warnings, and hurricane warnings. The

Perspective 3D chart view can show weather radar.

Weather overlay settings configured for use on one chart are not

applied to another chart. The weather overlay settings for each

chart must be configured separately.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

Turning On the Weather Overlay on a Chart

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select Menu >

Chart Setup > Weather > Weather > On.

Weather Overlay Settings on the Navigation Chart

From the Navigation chart, select Menu > Chart Setup >

Weather.

Weather: Turns on and off the weather overlay.

Precipitation: Shows precipitation data.

Cloud Cover: Shows cloud cover data.

Visibility: Shows visibility data.

Buoys: Shows weather buoys.

Legend: Shows the weather legend.

Weather Overlay Settings on the Fishing Chart

NOTE: Available settings depend on the receiver connected to

your device.

From the Fishing chart, select Menu > Chart Setup > Weather.

Precipitation: Shows precipitation radar.

Fish Species: Shows locations of a specific species of fish.

Sea Temperature: Shows sea temperature data.

Buoys: Shows weather buoys.

Legend: Shows the weather legend.

Viewing Weather Subscription Information

You can view information about the weather services you have

subscribed to and how many minutes have passed since the

data for each service was updated.

From a weather chart, select Menu > Weather

Subscription.

Viewing Video

Before you can view video, you must connect to a compatible

source.

Compatible devices include video devices connected to the

ports on the chartplotter, as well as supported network (IP-

based) video cameras, encoders, and thermal cameras.

Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > Video.

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Selecting a Video Source

1From the video screen, select Menu > Source.

2Select the source of the video feed.

Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources

If you have two or more video sources, you can alternate

between them using a specific time interval.

1From the video screen, select Menu > Source > Alternate.

2Select Time, and select the amount of time each video

appears.

3Select Source, and select the video sources to add to the

alternating sequence.

Networked Video Devices

NOTICE

A Garmin Power over Ethernet (PoE) Isolation Coupler (P/N

010-10580-10) must be used when connecting a PoE device,

such as a FLIR® camera, to a Garmin Marine Network.

Connecting a PoE device directly to a Garmin Marine Network

chartplotter damages the Garmin chartplotter and may damage

the PoE device.

Before you can view and control video devices such as IP

cameras, encoders, and thermal cameras using your

chartplotter, you must have a compatible video device

connected to your chartplotter, and you must have a marine

network cable Power over Ethernet (PoE) isolation coupler. Go

to www.garmin.com for a list of compatible devices or to

purchase a PoE Isolation Coupler.

You can connect multiple supported video cameras and up to

two video encoders to the Garmin Marine Network. You can

select and view up to four video sources at once. Chartplotters

with multiple composite built-in video inputs can display a single

built-in video input only. When the cameras are connected, the

network detects them automatically and displays them in the

source list.

Using Video Presets on Networked Video Cameras

You can save, name, and activate video presents for each

networked video source.

Saving Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera

1From a video screen, touch the screen.

The video controls appear on the screen.

2Hold a video preset button.

A green light indicates the setting is stored.

Naming Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera

1From a video screen, select Menu > Video Setup > Presets.

2Select a preset.

3Select Rename.

4Enter preset name.

Activating Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera

You can quickly return networked cameras to preset values.

1From a video screen, touch the screen.

The video controls appear on the screen.

2Select a video preset.

The camera restores the video settings saved for that preset.

TIP: You can also save and activate presets using the video

menu.

Camera Settings

Some cameras provide additional options to control the camera

view.

NOTE: Not all options are available on all camera models and

chartplotter models. Refer to the camera manual for a list of

available features. You may need to update the camera

software to use this feature.

From the infrared video screen, select Menu.

IR/Visible: Displays an infrared or visible camera image.

Scan: Surveys the surrounding area.

Freeze: Pauses the camera image.

Change Colors: Selects the color scheme of the infrared image.

Change Scene: Selects the infrared image mode, such as day,

night, MOB, or docking.

Video Setup: Opens more video options.

Video Settings

Some cameras provide additional setup options.

NOTE: Not all options are available on all camera models and

chartplotter models. You may need to update the camera

software to use this feature.

From the video screen, select Menu > 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 conserve

power and protect the lens when not in use.

Home Position: Sets the home position of the camera.

Scan Speed: Sets how quickly the camera moves during a

scan.

Scan Width: Sets the width of the image captured by the

camera during a scan.

Name: Allows you to enter a new name for this camera.

FLIR™ Menu: Provides access to the settings for the camera.

Associating the Camera to a Video Source

You may need to associate the camera with a video source.

1From the video screen, select Menu > Video Menu >

Source.

2Select the camera.

3Select Video Setup > Set Input.

4Select the video input.

Video Camera Movement Control

NOTICE

Do not aim the camera at the sun or extremely bright objects.

Damage to the lens may occur.

Always use the chartplotter controls or buttons to pan and tilt the

camera. Do not manually move the camera unit. Manually

moving the camera may damage the camera.

NOTE: This feature is available only when a compatible camera

is connected. You may need to update the camera software to

use this feature.

You can control the movements of the connected video cameras

that support panning, tilting, and zooming.

Controlling Video Cameras Using On-Screen Controls

On-screen controls allow you to control pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ)

cameras. Refer to the camera manual for a list of available

features.

1From a video screen, touch the screen.

The video controls appear on the screen.

2Select an option:

• To zoom in and out, use the zoom button.

• To pan or tilt the camera, use the compass rose.

TIP: Hold in the compass rose to continue to move the

camera in the desired direction.

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Controlling a Video Camera Using Gestures

When a networked 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: Using gestures allows video control without displaying the

video controls.

1From a video screen, touch the screen.

2Select an option:

• To zoom in and out with the camera, use pinch and zoom

gestures.

• To pan or tilt the camera, swipe the screen in the desired

direction.

Creating a Combination with Video

Functions

You can include up to four video functions in a custom

combination screen.

If your device has multiple built-in video connections, you can

use one built-in source for one function within each combination.

NOTE: The video source displays all connected, supported

video devices. You can select Show All to see a list of all

possible video inputs or video encoder channels that are not

connected to a video input source.

1Select Combos > Menu > Add Combo.

2Select Functions, and select a number.

3Select an area to assign a function to, select Video, and

select a video source.

4Repeat step 3 for all video functions in the combination

screen.

5If necessary, customize the combination screen (Adding a

Custom Combination Screen).

Configuring the Video Appearance

NOTE: Not all options are available on all camera models and

chartplotter models.

1From the video screen, select Menu > Video Setup.

2Select an option:

• To show the video using a stretched aspect ratio, select

Aspect > Stretch. The video cannot be stretched beyond

the dimensions provided by the connected video device,

and it may not fill the entire screen.

• To show the video using a standard aspect ratio, select

Aspect > Standard.

• To adjust the brightness, select Brightness, and select

Up, Down, or Auto.

• To adjust the color saturation, select Saturation, and

select Up, Down, or Auto.

• To adjust the contrast, select Contrast, and select Up,

Down, or Auto.

• To allow the chartplotter to automatically select the source

format, select Standard > Auto.

Configuring the PC Display

Before you can configure the PC display mode, you must set the

video source to analog or digital PC.

1When in PC display mode, select anywhere on the screen.

2Select an option:

• To adjust the screen brightness, select the brightness

arrows.

• To adjust the screen contrast, select the contrast arrows.

Exiting PC Display Mode

1When in PC display mode, select anywhere on the screen.

2Select the display mode icon in the upper-left corner.

The video source changes to Video 1.

Device Configuration

Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically

You can set the chartplotter to turn on automatically when the

power is applied. Otherwise, you must turn on the chartplotter by

pressing .

Select Settings > System > Auto Power Up.

NOTE: When Auto Power Up is On, and the chartplotter is

turned off using , and power is removed and reapplied

within less than two minutes, you may need to press to

restart the chartplotter.

System Settings

Select Settings > System.

Simulator: Turns the simulator on or off and allows you to set

the time, date, speed, and simulated location.

Beeper and Display: Adjusts the display and sound settings.

GPS: Provides information about the GPS satellites and

settings.

System Information: Provides information about the devices on

the network and the software version.

Station Information: Adjusts the setup of the station.

Auto Power Up: Turns the device on automatically when power

is applied.

Station Settings

Select Settings > System > Station Information.

Change Station: Sets the entire station to a new set of defaults

based on the location of this station. You can also select to

use this display as a stand-alone, individual display, instead

of grouping it with other displays to make a station.

GRID™ Pairing: Allows you to pair a GRID™

remote input device

with this station.

Display Order: Sets the order of the displays, which is

important when using a GRID remote input device.

Reset Stations: Restores the factory default layouts for all

displays in the station.

Viewing System Software Information

You can view the software version, the basemap version, any

supplemental map information (if applicable), the software

version for an optional Garmin radar (if applicable), and the unit

ID number. You may need this information to update the system

software or to purchase additional map data information.

Select Settings > System > System Information.

Viewing the Event Log

The event log shows a list of system events.

Select Settings > System > System Information > Event

Log.

Preferences Settings

Select Settings > Preferences.

Units: Sets units of measure.

Language: Sets the on-screen text language.

Navigation: Sets navigation preferences.

Keyboard Layout: Arranges the keys on the on-screen

keyboard.

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Screenshot Capture: Allows the device to save images of the

screen.

User Data Sharing: Allows you to share waypoints and routes

over the Garmin Marine Network. All chartplotters that share

waypoints and routes must have this setting turned on.

Menu Bar Display: Shows or automatically hides the menu bar

when it is not needed.

Units Settings

Select Settings > Preferences > Units.

System Units: Sets the unit format for the device.

Variance: Sets the magnetic declination, the angle between

magnetic north and true north, for your present location.

North Reference: Sets the direction references used in

calculating heading information. True sets geographic north

as the north reference. Grid sets grid north as the north

reference (000º). Magnetic sets the magnetic north as the

north reference.

Position Format: Sets the position format in which a given

location reading appears. Do not change this setting unless

you are using a map or chart that specifies a different

position format.

Map Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is

structured. Do not change this setting unless you are using a

map or chart that specifies a different map datum.

Time: Sets the time format, time zone, and daylight saving time.

Navigation Settings

NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or

hardware.

Select Settings > Preferences > Navigation.

Route Labels: Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on

the map.

Turn Transition: Adjusts how the chartplotter transitions to the

next turn or leg or the route. You can set the transition to be

based on time or distance before the turn. You can increase

the time or distance value to help improve the accuracy of the

autopilot when navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line

with many frequent turns or at higher speeds. For straighter

routes or slower speeds, lowering this value can improve

autopilot accuracy.

Auto Guidance: Sets the measurements for the Safe Depth,

Safe Height, and Shoreline Distance, when you are using

some premium maps.

Route Start: Selects a starting point for route navigation.

Auto Guidance Line Configurations

CAUTION

The Safe Depth and Safe Height settings influence how the

chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance line. If an area has an

unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle height, the Auto

Guidance line is not calculated in that area. If an area at the

beginning or the end of an Auto Guidance line is shallower than

the safe water depth or lower than the safe obstacle height, the

Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area. On the chart,

the course through those areas appears as a gray line. When

your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message

appears.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when

calculating an Auto Guidance line.

Safe Depth: Sets the minimum depth (chart depth datum) the

chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line.

NOTE: The minimum safe depth for the premium charts is 3

feet. If you enter a Safe Depth value of less than 3 feet, the

charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance route

calculations.

Safe Height: Sets the minimum height (chart height datum) of a

bridge that your boat can safely travel under.

Shoreline Distance: Sets how close to the shore you want the

Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto Guidance line

may move if you change this setting while navigating. The

available values for this setting are relative, not absolute. To

ensure that the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate

distance from shore, you can assess the placement of the

Auto Guidance line using one or more familiar destinations

that require navigation through a narrow waterway (Adjusting

the Distance from Shore).

Adjusting the Distance from Shore

The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore

you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto

Guidance line may move if you change this setting while

navigating. The available values for the Shoreline Distance

setting are relative, not absolute. To ensure the Auto Guidance

line is placed the appropriate distance from shore, you can

assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or

more familiar destinations that require navigation through a

narrow waterway.

1Dock your vessel or drop the anchor.

2Select Settings > Preferences > Navigation > Auto

Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Normal.

3Select a destination that you have navigated to previously.

4Select Navigate To > Auto Guidance.

5Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line, and

determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles

and the turns enable efficient travel.

6Select an option:

• If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory,

select Menu > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation,

and proceed to step 10.

• If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles,

select Settings > Preferences > Navigation > Auto

Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Far.

• If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select

Settings > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance

> Shoreline Distance > Near.

7If you selected Near or Far in step 6, 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 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

selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway.

8Select an option:

• If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory,

select Menu > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation,

and proceed to step 10.

• If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles,

select Settings > Preferences > Navigation > Auto

Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Farthest.

• If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select

Settings > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance

> Shoreline Distance > Nearest.

9If you selected Nearest or Farthest in step 8, 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 obstacles in

open water, even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to

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Near or Nearest. As a result, the chartplotter may not

reposition the Auto Guidance line, unless the destination

selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway.

10Repeat steps 3 through 9 at least once more, using a

different destination each time, until you are familiar with the

functionality of the Shoreline Distance setting.

Communications Settings

NMEA 0183 Settings

Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup.

Port Types: See Setting the Communication Format for Each

NMEA 0183 Port.

Output Sentences: See Configuring NMEA 0183 Output

Sentences.

Position Precision: Adjusts the number of digits to the right of

the decimal point for transmission of NMEA output.

XTE Precision: Adjusts the number of digits to the right of the

decimal point for NMEA crosstalk error output.

Waypoint IDs: Sets the device to transmit waypoint names or

numbers via NMEA 0183 while navigating. Using numbers

may resolve compatibility issues with older NMEA 0183

autopilots.

Defaults: Restores the NMEA 0183 settings to the original

factory defaults.

Diagnostics: Displays NMEA 0183 diagnostic information.

Configuring NMEA 0183 Output Sentences

You can enable and disable NMEA 0183 output sentences.

1Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup >

Output Sentences.

2Select an option.

3Select one or more NMEA 0183 output sentences, and select

Back.

4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enable or disable additional output

sentences.

Setting the Communication Format for Each NMEA 0183

Port

You can configure the communication format for each internal

NMEA 0183 port when connecting your chartplotter to external

NMEA 0183 devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices.

1Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup >

Port Types.

2Select an input or output port.

3Select a format:

• To support the input or output of standard NMEA 0183

data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT,

MTW, and VHW sentences, select NMEA Std..

• To support the input or output of standard NMEA 0183

data for most AIS receivers, select NMEA High Speed.

• To support the input or output of Garmin proprietary data

for interfacing with Garmin software, select Garmin.

4Repeat steps 2–3 to configure additional input or output

ports.

NMEA 2000 Settings

Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup.

Device List: Displays the devices connected to the network.

Label Devices: Changes the labels for available connected

devices.

Garmin Marine Network

The Garmin Marine Network allows you to share data from

Garmin peripheral devices with the chartplotters quickly and

easily. You can connect a chartplotter to a Garmin Marine

Network to receive data from and share data with other Garmin

Marine Network-compatible devices and chartplotters.

Setting Alarms

Navigation Alarms

Select Settings > Alarms > Navigation.

Arrival: Sets an alarm to sound when you are within a specified

distance or time from a turn or a destination.

Anchor Drag: Sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a

specified drift distance while anchored.

Off Course: Sets an alarm to sound when you are off course by

a specified distance.

System Alarms

Alarm Clock: Sets an alarm clock.

Unit Voltage: Sets an alarm to sound when the battery reaches

a specified low voltage.

GPS Accuracy: Sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location

accuracy falls outside the user-defined value.

Setting the Fuel Alarm

Before you can set a fuel level alarm, a compatible fuel flow

sensor must be connected to the NMEA 2000 network.

You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of

remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify.

1Select Settings > Alarms > Fuel > Fuel Level Alarm > On.

2Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm.

Setting Weather Alarms

Before you can set weather alarms, you must have a compatible

chartplotter connected to a weather device, such as a GXM

device, and have a valid weather subscription.

1Select Settings > Alarms > Weather.

2Turn on alarms for specific weather events.

My Vessel Settings

NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or

hardware.

Select Settings > My Vessel.

Keel Offset: Offsets the surface reading for the depth of a keel,

making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the

keel instead of from the transducer location (Setting the Keel

Offset).

Temperature Offset: Compensates for the water temperature

reading from a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor or a

temperature-capable transducer (Setting the Water

Temperature Offset).

Calibrate Water Speed: Calibrates the speed-sensing

transducer or sensor (Calibrating a Water Speed Device).

Fuel Capacity: Sets the combined fuel capacity of all the fuel

tanks on your vessel (Setting the Fuel Capacity of the

Vessel).

Vessel Type: Enables some chartplotter features based on the

boat type.

Setting the Keel Offset

You can enter a keel offset to compensate the surface reading

for the depth of a keel, making it possible to measure depth from

the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer location.

Enter a positive number to offset for a keel. You can enter a

negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may

draw several feet of water.

1Complete an action, based on the location of the transducer:

• If the transducer is installed at the water line À, measure

the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the

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boat. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a positive

number.

• If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel Á,

measure the distance from the transducer to the water

line. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a negative

number.

2Select Settings > My Vessel > Keel Offset.

3Select or based on the location of the transducer.

4Enter the distance measured in step 1.

Setting the Water Temperature Offset

Before you can set the water temperature offset, you must have

a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor or a temperature-

capable transducer to measure water temperature.

The temperature offset compensates for the temperature

reading from a temperature sensor.

1Measure the water temperature using the temperature sensor

or temperature-capable transducer that is connected to the

chartplotter.

2Measure the water temperature using a different temperature

sensor or a thermometer that is known to be accurate.

3Subtract the water temperature measured in step 1 from the

water temperature measured in step 2.

This is the temperature offset. Enter this value in step 5 as a

positive number if the sensor connected to the chartplotter

measures the water temperature as being colder than it

actually is. Enter this value in step 5 as a negative number if

the sensor connected to the chartplotter measures the water

temperature as being warmer than it actually is.

4Select Settings > My Vessel > Temperature Offset.

5Enter the temperature offset calculated in step 3.

Calibrating a Water Speed Device

If you have a speed-sensing transducer connected to the

chartplotter, you can calibrate that speed-sensing device to

improve the accuracy of water-speed data displayed by the

chartplotter.

1Select Settings > My Vessel > Calibrate Water Speed.

2Follow the on-screen instructions.

If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is

not registering a speed, a message appears.

3Select OK, and safely increase the boat speed.

4If the message appears again, stop the boat, and ensure the

speed-sensor wheel is not stuck.

5If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections.

6If you continue to get the message, contact Garmin product

support.

Setting the Vessel Type

You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter

settings and to use features customized for your boat type.

1Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.

2Select Powerboat or Sailboat.

Other Vessels Settings

When your compatible chartplotter is connected to an AIS

device or VHF radio, you can set up how other vessels are

displayed on the chartplotter.

Select Settings > Other Vessels.

AIS: Enables and disables AIS signal reception.

DSC: Enables and disables digital selective calling (DSC).

Collision Alarm: Sets the collision alarm (Setting the Safe-Zone

Collision Alarm).

AIS-EPIRB Test: Enables test signals from Emergency Position

Indicating Radio Beacons (EPRIB).

AIS-MOB Test: Enables test signals from man overboard (MOB)

devices.

AIS-SART Test: Enables test transmissions from Search and

Rescue Transponders (SART).

Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory

Settings

NOTE: This will delete all settings information you have entered.

Select Settings > System > System Information > Factory

Settings > Reset.

Communication with Wireless Devices

The chartplotters can create a wireless network to which you

can connect wireless devices.

Connecting wireless devices allows you to use Garmin apps,

including BlueChart Mobile and Garmin Helm™

. See

www.garmin.com for more information.

Setting Up the Wi‑Fi® Wireless Network

The chartplotters can create a Wi‑Fi network to which you can

connect wireless devices. The first time you access the wireless

network settings, you are prompted to set up the network.

1Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi® Network >

Wi-Fi® > On > OK.

2If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.

3Enter a password.

You will need this password to access the wireless network

from a wireless device. The password is case-sensitive.

Connecting a Wireless Device to the

Chartplotter

Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter

wireless network, you must configure the chartplotter wireless

network (Setting Up the Wi‑Fi® Wireless Network).

You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to

share data.

1From the wireless device, turn on the Wi‑Fi technology and

search for wireless networks.

2Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network (Setting

Up the Wi‑Fi® Wireless Network).

3Enter the network password.

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Changing the Wireless Channel

You can change the wireless channel if you have trouble finding

or connecting to a device, or if you experience interference.

1Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi® Network >

Advanced > Channel.

2Enter a new channel.

You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices

connected to this network.

Changing the Wi‑Fi Host

You can change which chartplotter is serving as the Wi‑Fi host.

The can be helpful if you are having trouble with Wi‑Fi

communications. Changing the Wi‑Fi host allows you to select a

chartplotter that is physically closer to your mobile device.

1Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi® Network >

Advanced > Wi-Fi Host.

2Follow the on-screen instructions.

Wireless Remote Control

Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the

Chartplotter

Before you can use the wireless remote control with a

chartplotter, you must pair the remote with the chartplotter.

You can connect a single remote to multiple plotters, and then

press the pairing key to switch between the chartlotters.

1Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >

Wireless Remote.

2Select New Connection.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight

Turning off the remote backlight can significantly increase the

battery life.

1On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >

Wireless Devices > Wireless Remote > Backlight.

2Follow the on-screen instructions.

Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters

1On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >

Wireless Devices > Wireless Remote > Disconnect All.

2Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using the Garmin Helm Application with the

Chartplotter

Before you can control the chartplotter with the Garmin Helm

application, you must download and install the application, and

connect the chartplotter to a Wi‑Fi router.

1Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >

Helm App.

2Select an option.

3Use the application to view or control the chartplotter.

Chartplotter Data Management

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

from HomePort to a Chartplotter

Before you can copy data to the chartplotter, you must have the

latest version of the HomePort software program loaded on your

computer and a memory card installed in the chartplotter.

Copy the data from HomePort to the prepared memory card.

For more information, see the HomePort help file.

Selecting a File Type for Third-Party

Waypoints and Routes

You can import and export waypoints and routes from third-party

devices.

1Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer > File Type.

2Select GPX.

To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file

type.

Copying Data from a Memory Card

1Insert a memory card into a card slot.

2Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer.

3If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to.

4Select an option:

• To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter

and combine it with existing user data, select Merge from

Card.

• To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter

and overwrite existing user data, select Replace from

Card.

5Select the file name.

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a

Memory Card

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer > Save to Card.

3If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to.

4Select an option:

• To create a new file, select Add New File, and enter a

name.

• To add the information to an existing file, select the file

from the list.

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to

or from all Chartplotters on the Network

You can transfer information for waypoints, routes, and tracks

from one chartplotter connected to the Garmin Marine Network

to every other chartplotter connected to the network. The

transfer may take a long time, depending on the number of

waypoints being transferred.

1Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer > Network.

2Select an option:

• To transfer data from the chartplotter to the other

chartplotters connected to the network, select Clone User

Data. Existing data is overwritten on those chartplotters.

• To transfer data between all the chartplotters connected to

the network, select Merge User Data. Unique data is

combined with existing data on every chartplotter.

Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card

You can copy maps from the chartplotter to a memory card for

use with HomePort.

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer.

3Select Copy Built-In Map.

Backing Up Data to a Computer

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer > Save to Card.

3Select a file name from the list, or select Add New File.

4Select Save to Card.

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5Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card reader

attached to a computer.

6Open the Garmin\UserData folder on the memory card.

7Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any location

on the computer.

Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter

1Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached to

the computer.

2Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card,

into a folder named Garmin\UserData.

3Insert a memory card into the card slot.

4Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace from

Card.

Saving System Information to a Memory

Card

You can save system information to a memory card as a

troubleshooting tool. A product support representative may ask

you to use this information to retrieve data about the network.

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2Select Settings > System > System Information > Garmin

Devices > Save to Card.

3If necessary, select the memory card to save system

information to.

4Remove the memory card.

Appendix

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration

today.

• Go to http://my.garmin.com.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe

place.

Digital Switching

Your chartplotter can be used to monitor or control circuits when

a compatible system is connected.

For example, you can control the interior lights and navigation

lights on the vessel. You can also monitor live well circuits.

To access the digital switching controls, select Info > Circuit

Control.

For more information about purchasing and configuring a digital

switching system, contact your Garmin dealer.

Rotating the GRID Joystick

For certain installation situations, you can rotate the orientation

of the GRID joystick.

1Select Settings > Communications > Marine Network.

2Select the GRID device.

Cleaning the Screen

NOTICE

Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective

coating.

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

is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners.

1Apply an eyeglass lens cleaner specified as safe for anti-

reflective coatings to the cloth.

2Gently wipe the screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

Screenshots

You can capture a screenshot of any screen shown on your

chartplotter as a bitmap (.bmp) file. You can transfer the

screenshot to your computer.

Capturing Screenshots

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2Select Settings > Preferences > Screenshot Capture >

On.

3Go to a screen you want to capture.

4Hold Home for at least six seconds.

Copying Screenshots to a Computer

1Remove the memory card from the chartplotter, and insert it

into a card reader that is attached to a computer.

2From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on the

memory card.

3Copy a .bmp file from the card and paste it to any location on

the computer.

Troubleshooting

My device will not acquire GPS signals

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

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

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

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

acquire the satellites correctly.

• Ensure the device is using the latest software. If not, update

the device software (Updating the Device Software).

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

device has a clear view of the sky so that the internal

antenna can receive the GPS signal. If it is mounted inside of

a cabin, it should be close to a window so it can receive the

GPS signal. If the device is mounted inside a cabin and

cannot be placed in a location where the device can acquire

satellites, use an external GPS antenna.

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

the antenna is connected to the chartplotter or the NMEA

network.

• If the device has more than one GPS antenna source, select

a different source (Selecting the GPS Source).

My device will not turn on or keeps turning off

Devices erratically turning off or not turning on could indicate an

issue with the power supplied to the device. Check these items

to attempt to troubleshoot the cause of the power issue.

• Make sure the power source is generating power.

You can check this several ways. For example, you can

check whether other devices powered by the source are

functioning.

• Check the fuse in the power cable.

The fuse should be located in a holder that is part of the red

wire of the power cable. A 3 Amp fuse is used in this power

cable. Check the fuse to make sure there is still a connection

inside of the fuse. You can test the fuse using a multimeter. If

the fuse is good, the multimeter reads 0 ohms.

• Check to make sure the device is receiving is at least 10

volts, but 12 volts is recommended.

To check the voltage, measure the female sockets 8 (power)

and 2 (ground) of the power cable for DC voltage. If the

voltage is less than 10 volts, the device will not turn on.

• If the device is receiving enough power but does not turn on,

contact Garmin product support at www.garmin.com/support.

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My device is not creating waypoints in the correct

location

You can manually enter a 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 be, the map

datum and position format of the device may not match the map

datum and position format originally used to mark the waypoint.

Position format is the way in which the GPS receiver's position

appears on the screen. Commonly displayed as latitude/

longitude in degrees and minutes, with options for degrees,

minutes and second, degrees only, or one of several grid

formats.

Map datum is a math model which depicts a part of the surface

of the earth. Latitude and longitude lines on a paper map are

referenced to a specific map datum.

1Find out which map datum and position format was used

when the original waypoint was created.

If the original waypoint was taken from a map, there should

be a legend on the map that lists the map datum and position

format used to create that map. Most often this is found near

the map key.

2On the chartplotter, select Settings > Preferences > Units.

3Select the correct map datum and position format settings.

4Create the waypoint again.

NMEA 0183 Information

Type Sentence Description

Transmit GPAPB APB: Heading or track controller (autopilot)

sentence "B"

GPBOD BOD: Bearing (origin to destination)

GPBWC BWC: Bearing and distance to waypoint

GPGGA GGA: Global positioning system fix data

GPGLL GLL: Geographic position (latitude and longitude)

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

GPVTG VTG: Course over ground and ground speed

GPWPL WPL: Waypoint location

GPXTE XTE: Cross track error

PGRME E: Estimated error

PGRMM M: Map datum

PGRMZ Z: Altitude

SDDBT DBT: Depth below transducer

SDDPT DPT: Depth

SDMTW MTW: Water temperature

SDVHW VHW: Water speed and heading

Receive DPT Depth

DBT Depth below transducer

MTW Water temperature

VHW Water speed and heading

WPL Waypoint location

DSC Digital selective calling information

DSE Expanded digital selective calling

HDG Heading, deviation, and variation

HDM Heading, magnetic

MWD Wind direction and speed

Type Sentence Description

MDA Meteorological composite

MWV Wind speed and angle

VDM AIS VHF data-link message

NMEA 2000 PGN Information

Type PGN Description

Transmit and

receive

059392 ISO acknowledgment

059904 ISO request

060928 ISO address claim

126208 NMEA: Command, request, and

acknowledge group function

126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group

function

126996 Product information

129026 COG and SOG : Rapid update

129029 GNSS position data

129540 GNSS satellites in view

130306 Wind data

130312 Temperature

Transmit 127250 Vessel heading

127258 Magnetic variance

128259 Speed: Water referenced

128267 Water depth

129025 Position: Rapid update

129283 Cross track error

129284 Navigation data

129285 Navigation route and waypoint info

Receive 126992 System time

127250 Vessel heading

127489 Engine parameters: Dynamic

127488 Engine parameters: Rapid update

127493 Transmission parameters: Dynamic

127505 Fluid level

128259 Speed: water referenced

128267 Water depth

129025 Position: rapid update

129038 AIS class A position report

129039 AIS class B position report

129040 AIS class B extended position report

129539 GNSS DOPs

129794 AIS class A static and voyage related

data

129809 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part

129810 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part

130310 Environmental parameters

130311 Environmental parameters

130313 Humidity

130314 Actual pressure

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE

LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT

CAREFULLY.

Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grant 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

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rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its third-

party providers.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin

and/or its third-party providers 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, for which source code is

not provided, are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its

third-party providers and that the Software in source code form

remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and/or its third-party

providers. 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 or the export control

laws of any other applicable country.

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Index

aerial photos 5

AIS 5–7

distress signal device 6

radar 20

SART 6

targeting 5, 6

threats 6, 20

turning on 37

alarms 36

anchor drag 36

arrival 36

collision 6, 37

deep water 18

engine 26

gauges 26

navigation 36

off course 36

shallow water 18

sonar 18

water temperature 18

weather 36

anchor drag alarm 36

animated currents, tides 4

antenna, GPS 1

arrival alarm 36

Auto Guidance 8, 10, 11, 35

line 11, 35

paths 10, 11

shoreline distance 11, 35

autopilot 23

adjusting the heading 24

circles pattern 24

cloverleaf pattern 24

engaging 23

orbit pattern 24

pattern steering 24

power saver 23

reducing rudder activity 23

search pattern 24

Shadow Drive 23

steering increment 23

steering patterns 24

u-turn pattern 24

Williamson turn pattern 24

zigzag pattern 24

backlight 2, 38

buoy reports 32

camera

configuration 33

controlling 33

home position 33

pausing 33

standby 33

celestial information 27, 28

charts 2–4, 6, 7

appearance 7

built-in 3

details 3

heading, line 7

measuring distance 3

navigation 4, 5

selecting 3

symbols 3

circuits 39

clock 36

alarm 36

collision alarm 6, 37

color mode 2

combinations, customizing 2, 34

compass, rose 7

courses 8

current stations 27, 28

indicators 4

data

backup 38, 39

copying 38

data management 38

dealer 8

deleting, all user data 12

depth log 27

destinations

navigation chart 8

selecting 8

device

cleaning 39

registration 39

digital selective calling 24, 25

channels 26

contacts 25

individual routine call 26

turning on 25, 37

digital switching 39

distress call 25

distress signal device 6

DownVü 15

DSC. See digital selective calling

EBL 20

adjusting 21

measuring 21

showing 21

engine gauges 26

configuring 26

status alarms 26

EPIRB 6

event log 34

factory settings 37

stations 2

favorites 2

Fish Eye 3D

sonar cone 7

suspended targets 7

tracks 7

fishing chart 3, 32

setup 7

fuel alarm 26, 36

fuel capacity 26, 36

fuel gauges 26

status alarm 26, 36

synchronizing with actual fuel 27

fuel onboard 36

Garmin Marine Network 12, 36

Garmin product support, contact information 1

gauges 26

engine 26

fuel 26, 27

limits 26

status alarms 26

trip 27

wind 27

Go To 9

GPS 39

signals 1

source 1

GPS accuracy 36

graphs

air temperature 27

atmospheric pressure 27

configuring 27

depth 27

water temperature 27

wind angle 27

wind speed 27

GRID 39

GRID pairing 34

gybing. See tacking and gybing

hazard colors 7

heading 24

adjusting 24

heading hold 14

holding 23

Shadow Drive 24

helm application 38

help. See product support

home screen 1

customizing 2

jibing. See tacking and gybing

joystick 39

keel offset 13, 36

keyboard 34

lane width 7

language 34

man overboard 9, 24, 25

manual viewer 1

marine services 8

mark location 8

MARPA 5

navigation chart 7

tagged object 20

targeting 20

threats 6, 20

measuring distance, charts 3

media player 28

alphabetical search 28

Android device 29

device name 30

FUSION-Link 28, 29

iPod 28

MTP 29

muting 29

preset 28, 33

radio 28, 29

repeating 28

shuffling 28

SiriusXM Satellite Radio 29

source 28

tuner region 29

tuning mode 29

VHF 29

Windows phone 29

zones 29

memory card 38, 39

detailed maps 38

MOB, device 6

music player 28–30. See media player

navaids 4

navigation alarms 36

navigation chart 3, 5, 8, 32

aerial photos 7

marine service points 8

MARPA 7

radar overlay 21

setup 7

vessel trails 7, 25

networking. See Marine Network

NMEA 0183 24, 36

NMEA 2000 24, 36

off course alarm 36

offset, front of boat 23

other vessels

AIS 7

trails 7

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Perspective 3D 32

photos, aerial 5

position, tracking 25

position report 25

power key 34

powerboat 2, 13, 37

preferred data source 23

premium charts 4, 5, 7

aerial photos 5

Fish Eye 3D 7

tide and current indicators 4

product registration 39

product support 1

contact information 1

radar 19–21

AIS 20

bird mode 21

clutter 22

color scheme 23

custom park position 21

echo trails 22

field of view 23

front-of-boat offset 23

gain 21, 22

MARPA 6

optimizing display 22

overlay screen 21

range 19

range rings 23

sentry mode 19

source 23

timed transmit 19

transmitting 19

waypoints 19, 23

zoom scale 19

radar overlay 21

radio, SiriusXM 29, 30

range rings 7

registering the device 39

remote control 38

disconnecting 38

resetting

settings 30

station layouts 2

Route To 8

routes

copying 38

creating 9, 10

deleting 10

editing 10

navigating 10

navigating parallel to 10

synchronizing 12

viewing list of 10

waypoints 38

safe depth 35

safe height 35

safe-zone collision alarm 6, 37

sailboat 2, 13, 37

sailing 7, 13

race timer 13

starting line 13

sailing gauges 27

sailingstarting line 13

SART 6

satellite imagery 5

satellite signals, acquiring 1

screen, brightness 2

screenshots 39

capturing 39

sentry mode 19

guard zone 20

timed transmit 19, 20

settings 34–36

radar display 22

system information 34

Shadow Drive, enabling 23

shoreline distance 11, 35

SideVü 15

SiriusXM 30

Satellite Radio 29

SiriusXM Satellite Radio 29, 30

software

updates 1

updating 1

software license agreement 40

sonar 14, 15, 18

a-scope 17, 18

alarms 18

appearance 18

bottom lock 16

color gain 16

color rejection 18

cone 7

depth 16

depth scale 16

DownVü 15

frequencies 17

gain 16

interference 17

noise 16

recording 18, 19

scroll speed 17

sharing 15, 16

SideVü 15

source 15, 16

surface noise 17

suspended targets 18

waypoint 15

whiteline 18

zoom 16

SOS 9, 25

stations 1

changing the station 34

customizing the home screen of 2

ordering the displays 34

restoring the layout 2, 34

suspended targets 7

symbols 5

synchronizing, user data 12

system information 34, 39

tacking and gybing 14

heading hold 14

wind hold 14

targeting 20

temperature log 27

tide stations 4, 27, 28

indicators 4

tracks 12

clearing 12

copying 38

deleting 12

editing 12

list 12

navigating 12

recording 12

saving 12

saving as route 12

showing 7, 12

transducer 14, 17, 18

trip gauges 27

troubleshooting 39, 40

unit ID 34

units of measure 35

updates, software 1

user data

deleting 12

synchronizing 12

vessel trails 7, 25

VHF radio 24

calling an AIS target 26

distress calls 25

DSC channel 26

individual routine call 26

video 32–34

configuring 33, 34

source 33, 34

viewing 33

voltage 36

Volvo Penta dealer 8

VRM 20

adjusting 21

measuring 21

showing 21

warning manager 28

messages 28

water

speed 37

temperature log 27

temperature offset 37

waypoints 8, 40

copying 38

creating 3, 8, 32

deleting 9

editing 9

man overboard 9

navigating to 9

radar 19

showing 7

sonar 15

synchronizing 12

tracked vessel 25

viewing list of 9

weather 32

weather 7, 30, 31

alarms 36

broadcasts 30

charts 30, 32

fishing 31, 32

fishing chart 32

forecast 30–32

navigation chart 32

overlay 32

precipitation 30

sea conditions 31

subscription 30, 32

surface pressure 31

visibility 32

water temperature 31, 32

wave information 31

winds 31

Wi‑Fitechnology 37

wind angle graph 27

wind gauges 27

wind hold 14

adjusting 14

wind speed graph 27

wireless devices 37, 38

connecting a wireless device 37, 38

network configuration 37, 38

zoom

chart 3

radar 19

sonar 16

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