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ECHOMAP™ 40/60/70/90 SERIES

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

ECHOMAP Plus 40 Device View................................................ 1

Device Keys........................................................................... 1

ECHOMAP Plus 60 Front View.................................................. 1

Device Keys........................................................................... 1

ECHOMAP Plus 70/90 Front View............................................. 1

Device Keys........................................................................... 2

Assigning a Shortcut Key....................................................... 2

Getting the Owner's Manual....................................................... 2

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals..................................................2

Selecting the GPS Source..................................................... 2

Inserting Memory Cards............................................................. 2

Customizing the Chartplotter........................................ 2

Customizing the Home Screen................................................... 2

Customizing Pages..................................................................... 2

Customizing a Combination Page..........................................2

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus

70/90...................................................................................... 2

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus

60........................................................................................... 2

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus

40........................................................................................... 3

Setting the Vessel Type.............................................................. 3

Adjusting the Backlight............................................................... 3

Adjusting the Color Mode........................................................... 3

ActiveCaptain App......................................................... 3

ActiveCaptain Roles................................................................... 3

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App............................... 3

Receiving Smart Notifications..................................................... 4

Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App.......................... 4

Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain........................................... 4

Charts and 3D Chart Views........................................... 4

Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart........................................... 4

Zooming In and Out of the Chart........................................... 5

Panning the Chart with the Keys........................................... 5

Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys........... 5

Chart Symbols....................................................................... 5

Measuring a Distance on the Chart....................................... 5

Creating a Waypoint on the Chart..........................................5

Navigating to a Point on the Chart......................................... 5

Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart............ 5

Viewing Details about Navaids.............................................. 5

Heading Line and Angle Markers.......................................... 5

Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines....... 6

Turning on Angle Markers................................................. 6

Premium Charts.......................................................................... 6

Viewing Tide Station Information........................................... 6

Animated Tide and Current Indicators.............................. 6

Showing Tides and Current Indicators.............................. 6

Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart.............. 6

Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks..................................... 7

Automatic Identification System..................................................7

AIS Targeting Symbols.......................................................... 7

Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets...... 7

Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or 3D Chart View.............. 7

Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel.................................... 8

Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel........... 8

Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel........................... 8

Viewing a List of AIS Threats................................................. 8

Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm................................... 8

AIS Distress Signals.............................................................. 8

Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission................... 8

AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols................ 8

Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts............................. 8

Turning Off AIS Reception..................................................... 8

Chart and 3D Chart View Settings.............................................. 8

Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup...................................... 8

Chart Appearance Settings............................................... 9

Overlay Numbers Settings................................................ 9

Showing a Navigation Inset...............................................9

Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines....... 9

Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart

Views................................................................................... 10

Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views...... 10

AIS Display Settings........................................................10

Laylines Settings.................................................................. 10

Fish Eye 3D Settings........................................................... 10

Supported Maps....................................................................... 10

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping....................... 10

Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Feature...................................................................... 11

Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map............ 11

Garmin Quickdraw Community................................................. 11

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

ActiveCaptain....................................................................... 11

Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using

ActiveCaptain.................................................................. 11

Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the

Garmin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain...... 11

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

Garmin Connect................................................................... 11

Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the

Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect.. 11

Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using

Garmin Connect.............................................................. 11

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings...................................... 12

Depth Range Shading......................................................... 12

Navigation with a Chartplotter.................................... 12

Basic Navigation Questions...................................................... 13

Destinations.............................................................................. 13

Searching for a Destination by Name.................................. 13

Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart............ 13

Searching for Destination Using User Data......................... 13

Searching for a Marine Services Destination....................... 13

Courses.................................................................................... 13

Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To........... 13

Stopping Navigation................................................................. 14

Waypoints................................................................................. 14

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint.................... 14

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location........................ 14

Marking an MOB or SOS Location.......................................14

Viewing a List of all Waypoints............................................ 14

Editing a Saved Waypoint.................................................... 14

Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint.............. 14

Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB.......................................... 14

Deleting All Waypoints......................................................... 14

Routes...................................................................................... 14

Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present

Location............................................................................... 14

Creating and Saving a Route............................................... 14

Viewing a List of Routes...................................................... 14

Editing a Saved Route......................................................... 14

Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route....................... 15

Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route...... 15

Deleting a Saved Route....................................................... 15

Deleting All Saved Routes................................................... 15

Auto Guidance.......................................................................... 15

Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path.................... 15

Creating an Auto Guidance Path......................................... 15

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Filtering a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths............ 15

Reviewing an Auto Guidance Path...................................... 15

Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path........................................ 15

Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress......... 15

Setting a Timed Arrival.........................................................16

Adjusting the Distance from Shore...................................... 16

Auto Guidance Path Configurations.................................... 16

Tracks....................................................................................... 16

Showing Tracks................................................................... 16

Setting the Color of the Active Track................................... 16

Saving the Active Track....................................................... 16

Viewing a List of Saved Tracks............................................ 16

Editing a Saved Track.......................................................... 17

Saving a Track as a Route...................................................17

Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track.................. 17

Deleting a Saved Track........................................................17

Deleting All Saved Tracks.................................................... 17

Retracing the Active Track................................................... 17

Clearing the Active Track..................................................... 17

Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording........... 17

Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log........... 17

Boundaries................................................................................17

Creating a Boundary............................................................ 17

Boundary Display Settings.............................................. 17

Converting a Route to a Boundary...................................... 17

Converting a Track to a Boundary....................................... 17

Editing a Boundary...............................................................17

Setting a Boundary Alarm.................................................... 18

Deleting a Boundary............................................................ 18

Sonar Fishfinder........................................................... 18

Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals............................ 18

Changing the Sonar View......................................................... 18

Traditional Sonar View..............................................................18

Split-Frequency Sonar View................................................ 18

Split-Zoom Sonar View........................................................ 18

Garmin ClearVü Sonar View.....................................................18

SideVü Sonar View................................................................... 18

SideVü Scanning Technology.............................................. 19

Panoptix Sonar Views...............................................................19

LiveVü Down Sonar View.................................................... 19

LiveVü Forward Sonar View................................................ 19

RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View.......................................... 19

RealVü 3D Down Sonar View.............................................. 20

RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View........................................ 20

FrontVü Sonar View............................................................. 20

Selecting the Transducer Type................................................. 20

Calibrating the Compass......................................................20

Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen............................... 20

Pausing the Sonar Display....................................................... 20

Viewing Sonar History.............................................................. 20

Sonar Sharing........................................................................... 20

Selecting a Sonar Source.................................................... 20

Renaming a Sonar Source...................................................21

Adjusting the Level of Detail..................................................... 21

Adjusting the Color Intensity..................................................... 21

Sonar Recordings..................................................................... 21

Recording the Sonar Display............................................... 21

Stopping the Sonar Recording............................................. 21

Deleting a Sonar Recording................................................. 21

Playing Sonar Recordings................................................... 21

Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Sonar Setup........... 21

Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen...................... 21

Setting the Scroll Speed...................................................... 22

Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale............... 22

Sonar Appearance Settings................................................. 22

Sonar Alarms....................................................................... 22

Advanced Sonar Settings.................................................... 22

Transducer Installation Settings...........................................22

Sonar Frequencies...............................................................23

Selecting Frequencies.....................................................23

Creating a Frequency Preset.......................................... 23

Turning On the A-Scope...................................................... 23

Panoptix Sonar Setup............................................................... 23

Adjusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level......... 23

Adjusting the RealVü Sweep Speed.................................... 23

LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Menu.......................... 23

Setting the LiveVü and FrontVü Transducer Transmit

Angle............................................................................... 24

Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm.................................... 24

LiveVü and FrontVü Appearance Settings........................... 24

RealVü Appearance Settings............................................... 24

Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings........................... 24

Setting the Bow Offset.................................................... 25

Autopilot........................................................................ 25

Autopilot Screen....................................................................... 25

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment................................ 25

Setting the Power Saver...................................................... 25

Engaging the Autopilot............................................................. 25

Steering Patterns...................................................................... 25

Following the U-Turn Pattern............................................... 25

Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern...................... 25

Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern...................... 26

Following the Williamson Turn Pattern................................ 26

Sailing Features............................................................ 26

Setting the Vessel Type............................................................ 26

Sail Racing................................................................................26

Starting Line Guidance........................................................ 26

Setting the Starting Line.................................................. 26

Using the Starting Line Guidance................................... 26

Using the Race Timer.......................................................... 26

Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS

Antenna................................................................................26

Laylines Settings.......................................................................26

Setting the Keel Offset.............................................................. 26

Sailboat Autopilot Operation..................................................... 27

Wind Hold............................................................................ 27

Setting the Wind Hold Type............................................ 27

Engaging Wind Hold....................................................... 27

Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold........................ 27

Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot........... 27

Tack and Gybe.....................................................................27

Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold......................... 27

Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold.............................. 27

Setting a Tack and Gybe Delay...................................... 27

Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor............................................. 27

Gauges and Graphs..................................................... 27

Viewing the Compass............................................................... 27

Viewing Trip Gauges................................................................ 28

Resetting Trip Gauges......................................................... 28

Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges............................................ 28

Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges........... 28

Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges........................ 28

Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges........................ 28

Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms..................... 28

Setting the Fuel Alarm.............................................................. 28

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel............................... 28

Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel... 28

Viewing the Wind Gauges........................................................ 28

Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge.................................... 28

Configuring the Speed Source............................................. 28

Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge........... 28

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Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge....................... 28

Tide, Current, and Celestial Information.................... 29

Tide Station Information............................................................29

Current Station Information.......................................................29

Celestial Information................................................................. 29

Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial Information

for a Different Date................................................................... 29

Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current Station...... 29

Digital Selective Calling............................................... 29

Chartplotter and NMEA 0183 VHF Radio Functionality............ 29

Turning On DSC....................................................................... 29

DSC List....................................................................................29

Viewing the DSC List........................................................... 29

Adding a DSC Contact......................................................... 29

Incoming Distress Calls............................................................ 29

Navigating to a Vessel in Distress....................................... 29

Position Tracking...................................................................... 29

Viewing a Position Report.................................................... 30

Navigating to a Tracked Vessel........................................... 30

Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel.... 30

Editing Information in a Position Report.............................. 30

Deleting a Position-Report Call............................................ 30

Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart...................................... 30

Individual Routine Calls............................................................ 30

Selecting a DSC Channel.................................................... 30

Making an Individual Routine Call....................................... 30

Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target............ 30

Media Player................................................................. 30

Opening the Media Player........................................................ 30

Icons.................................................................................... 30

Selecting the Media Source...................................................... 30

Playing Music............................................................................31

Browsing for Music...............................................................31

Enabling Alphabetical Search......................................... 31

Setting a Song to Repeat..................................................... 31

Setting All Songs to Repeat................................................. 31

Setting Songs to Shuffle...................................................... 31

Adjusting the Volume................................................................ 31

Enabling and Disabling Zones............................................. 31

Muting the Media Volume.................................................... 31

VHF Radio................................................................................ 31

Scanning VHF Channels......................................................31

Adjusting the VHF Squelch.................................................. 31

Radio........................................................................................ 31

Setting the Tuner Region..................................................... 31

Changing the Radio Station................................................. 31

Changing the Tuning Mode................................................. 31

Presets................................................................................. 31

Saving a Station as a Preset........................................... 31

Selecting a Preset........................................................... 31

Removing a Preset..........................................................31

DAB Playback........................................................................... 31

Setting the DAB Tuner Region............................................ 31

Scanning for DAB Stations.................................................. 31

Changing DAB Stations....................................................... 32

Selecting a DAB Station from a List................................ 32

Selecting a DAB Station from a Category....................... 32

DAB Presets........................................................................ 32

Saving a DAB Station as a Preset.................................. 32

Selecting a DAB Preset from a List................................. 32

Removing DAB Presets.................................................. 32

SiriusXM Satellite Radio........................................................... 32

Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID.............................................. 32

Activating a SiriusXM Subscription...................................... 32

Customizing the Channel Guide.......................................... 32

Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List................... 32

Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls................................. 32

Setting Parental Controls on SiriusXM Radio

Channels......................................................................... 32

Changing a Parental Passcode on a SiriusXM Radio..... 32

Restoring Default Parental Control Settings Values....... 33

Clearing All Locked Channels on a SiriusXM Radio....... 33

Setting the Device Name.......................................................... 33

Updating the Media Player Software........................................ 33

Device Configuration................................................... 33

Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically............................... 33

System Settings........................................................................ 33

Display Settings................................................................... 33

GPS Settings....................................................................... 33

Viewing the Event Log......................................................... 33

Viewing System Software Information................................. 33

My Vessel Settings................................................................... 33

Setting the Keel Offset......................................................... 34

Setting the Water Temperature Offset................................. 34

Calibrating a Water Speed Device....................................... 34

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel............................... 34

Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel... 34

Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits............ 34

Communications Settings......................................................... 35

NMEA 0183..........................................................................35

NMEA 0183 Settings....................................................... 35

NMEA 2000 Settings............................................................35

Naming Devices and Sensors on the Network............... 35

Wi‑Fi Network...................................................................... 35

Setting Up the Wi‑Fi Wireless Network........................... 35

Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter.......... 35

Changing the Wireless Channel..................................... 35

Setting Alarms.......................................................................... 35

Navigation Alarms................................................................ 35

System Alarms..................................................................... 35

Setting the Fuel Alarm......................................................... 35

Units Settings............................................................................36

Navigation Settings................................................................... 36

Other Vessel Settings............................................................... 36

Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings................ 36

Sharing and Managing User Data............................... 36

Connecting to a Garmin Device to Share User Data................ 36

User Data Sharing Cable Wiring Diagram........................... 36

Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes... 37

Copying User Data from a Memory Card................................. 37

Copying User Data to a Memory Card......................................37

Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card................................. 37

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from HomePort to a

Chartplotter............................................................................... 37

Backing Up Data to a Computer............................................... 37

Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter.................................. 37

Saving System Information to a Memory Card......................... 37

Clearing Saved Data.................................................................37

Appendix....................................................................... 37

Cleaning the Screen................................................................. 37

Screenshots.............................................................................. 38

Capturing Screenshots........................................................ 38

Copying Screenshots to a Computer................................... 38

Troubleshooting........................................................................ 38

My device will not acquire GPS signals............................... 38

My device will not turn on or keeps turning off..................... 38

Changing the Fuse in the Power Cable.......................... 38

My sonar does not work....................................................... 38

My device is not creating waypoints in the correct

location.................................................................................38

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My device does not display the correct time........................ 38

NMEA 2000 PGN Information...................................................38

NMEA 0183 Information........................................................... 39

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

Software Update....................................................................... 39

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card.................... 40

Updating the Device Software............................................. 40

Garmin Support Center.............................................................40

Index.............................................................................. 41

iv Table of Contents

Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings and other important

information.

ECHOMAP Plus 40 Device View

ÀDevice keys

ÁmicroSD® memory card slot

ÂPower and transducer connectors

ÃBeeper

NOTICE

Each time you place the device in the bracket, you should make

sure the device is firmly secured in the cradle, the cables are

fully pushed into the device and cradle, and the locking bracket

is snapped firmly closed. There is an audible click when the

device or locking bracket is installed correctly. If the cables are

not fully seated and the device is not firmly secured, it can lose

power or stop working. The device can also fall out of the cradle

and become damaged if it is not firmly secured.

Device Keys

Turns on and off the device when held.

Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar

transmission when quickly pressed and released.

Scrolls through the brightness levels when pressed

repeatedly.

Zooms out of a chart or view.

Zooms in to a chart or view.

Scrolls, highlights options, and moves the cursor.

SELECT Acknowledges messages and selects options.

BACK Returns to the previous screen.

MARK Saves the present location as a waypoint.

HOME Returns to the Home screen.

Takes a screenshot when held.

MENU Opens a menu of options for the page, when applicable.

Closes a menu, when applicable.

Takes a screenshot when held.

ECHOMAP Plus 60 Front View

ÀPower key

ÁAutomatic backlight sensor

ÂKeys

ÃmicroSD memory card slot

NOTICE

Each time you place the device in the cradle, you should make

sure the device is firmly secured in the cradle, the cables are

fully pushed into the device and cradle, and the locking bracket

is snapped firmly closed. There is an audible click when the

locking bracket is installed correctly. If the cables are not fully

seated and the device is not firmly secured, it can lose power or

stop working. The device can also fall out of the cradle and

become damaged if it is not firmly secured.

Device Keys

Turns on and off the device when held.

Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar

transmission when quickly pressed and released.

Scrolls through the brightness levels when pressed

repeatedly.

Zooms out of a chart or view.

Zooms in to a chart or view.

Scrolls, highlights options, and moves the cursor.

SELECT Acknowledges messages and selects options.

BACK Returns to the previous screen.

MARK Saves the present location as a waypoint.

HOME Returns to the Home screen.

Takes a screenshot when held.

MENU Opens a menu of options for the page, when applicable.

Closes a menu, when applicable.

Takes a screenshot when held.

ECHOMAP Plus 70/90 Front View

ÀPower key

ÁAutomatic backlight sensor

ÂTouchscreen

ÃShortcut keys

ÄmicroSD memory card slot

Introduction 1

Device Keys

Turns on and off the device when held.

Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar

transmission when quickly pressed and released.

Scrolls through the brightness levels when pressed repeatedly.

1 2 3 4 Assigns a shortcut key to the active screen when held.

Opens the assigned screen when pressed.

Assigning a Shortcut Key

You can quickly open commonly used screens by assigning a

shortcut key. You can create a shortcut to screens such as

sonar screens and charts.

1Open a screen.

2Hold a shortcut key, and select OK.

TIP: The shortcut is also saved to the Frequently Used

category with the shortcut key number.

Getting the Owner's Manual

Go to garmin.com/manuals/echomapplus60-70-90.

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite

signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the

GPS position.

1Turn on the device.

2Wait while the device locates satellites.

It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.

When the device acquires satellite signals, appears at the

top of the Home screen.

If the device loses satellite signals, disappears and a

flashing question mark appears over on the chart.

For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.

For help acquiring satellite signals, see (My device will not

acquire GPS signals, page 38).

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.

2Select the source for GPS data.

Inserting Memory Cards

You can use optional memory cards with the chartplotter. Map

cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and

aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other

points of interest. You can use blank memory cards to record

Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours mapping, record sonar (with a

compatible transducer), transfer data such as waypoints and

routes to another compatible chartplotter or a computer, and use

the ActiveCaptain™ app.

This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to

FAT32.

1Open the access flap or door À on the front of the

chartplotter.

2Insert the memory card Á.

3Press the card in until it clicks.

4Close the door.

Customizing the Chartplotter

Customizing the Home Screen

You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.

1From the Home screen, select Customize Home.

2Select an option:

• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the item to

move, and select the new location.

• To add an item to the Home screen, select Add, and

select the new item.

• To remove an item you have added to the Home screen,

select Remove, and select the item.

Customizing Pages

Customizing a Combination Page

1Open a combination page.

2Select MENU > Configure.

3Select an option:

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

name.

• To change the arrangement of the information on the

screen, select Change Layout, and select a new layout.

• To change the information shown on the screen, select

Change Function, and select new information.

• To resize the information areas shown on the screen,

select Resize Combination.

• To customize the data shown on the screen, select

Overlay Numbers (Overlay Numbers Settings, page 9).

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP

Plus 70/90

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

1Select Combos > Customize > Add.

2Select a layout.

3Select an area.

4Select a function for the area.

5Repeat these steps for each area of the page.

6Drag the arrows to resize the areas.

7Hold an area to rearrange it.

8Hold a data field to select new data.

9Select Done when you have finished customizing the page.

10Enter a name for the page, and select Done.

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP

Plus 60

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

1Select Combos > Customize > Add.

2Select a layout.

2 Customizing the Chartplotter

3Select an area.

4Select a function for the area.

5Repeat these steps for each area of the page.

6Select Data, and customize the data shown.

7Select Next when you are done customizing the page.

8Enter a name for the page, and select Done.

9Use the arrow keys to resize the windows.

10Select to BACK to exit.

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP

Plus 40

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

1Select Combos > Customize > Add.

2Select the first function.

3Select the second function.

4Select Split to choose the direction of the split screen

(optional).

5Select Next.

6Enter a name for the page.

TIP: Select SELECT to select the letter.

7Use the arrow keys to resize the windows.

8Use the arrow keys to select a location on the home screen.

9Select BACK to exit.

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 an option.

Adjusting the Backlight

1Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.

2Adjust the backlight.

TIP: From any screen, press repeatedly to scroll through

the brightness levels. This can be helpful when the

brightness is so low you cannot see the screen.

Adjusting the Color Mode

1Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.

TIP: Select > Display > Color Mode from any screen to

access the color settings.

2Select an option.

ActiveCaptain App

CAUTION

This feature allows users to submit information. Garmin® makes

no representations about the accuracy, completeness or

timeliness of information submitted by users. Any use or reliance

on the information submitted by users is at your own risk.

NOTE: The ActiveCaptain feature is only available on models

that have Wi‑Fi® technology.

If you connect to a Wi‑Fi adpater The ActiveCaptain feature is

only available on models that have Wi‑Fi technology.

The ActiveCaptain app provides a connection to your

ECHOMAP Plus device, charts, maps, and the community for a

connected boating experience.

On your mobile device with the ActiveCaptain app, you can

download, purchase, and update maps and charts. You can use

the app to easily and quickly transfer user data, such as

waypoints and routes, connect to the Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Community, and update device software. You can also

plan your trip, and view and control the ECHOMAP Plus device

from the app.

You can connect to the ActiveCaptain community for up-to-date

feedback on marinas and other points of interest. The app can

push smart notifications, such as calls and texts, to your

chartplotter display when paired.

ActiveCaptain Roles

Your level of interaction with the ECHOMAP Plus device using

the ActiveCaptain app depends on your role.

Feature Owner Guest

cards to account

Yes

Update software Yes Yes

Automatically transfer Garmin Quickdraw contours you

have downloaded or created

Yes

Push smart notifications Yes Yes

Begin navigating to a specific waypoint or navigating a

specific route

Yes Yes

Manually synchronize waypoints and routes with the

ECHOMAP Plus device

Yes Yes

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App

NOTE: The ActiveCaptain feature is only available on models

that have Wi‑Fi technology.

You can connect a mobile device to the ECHOMAP Plus device

using the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easy

way for you to interact with your chartplotter and complete such

tasks as sharing data, registering, updating the device software,

and receiving mobile device notifications.

1From the ECHOMAP Plus device, select ActiveCaptain.

2From the ActiveCaptain page, select Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi

> On.

3Enter a name and password for this network.

4Insert a memory card in the ECHOMAP Plus device's card

slot (Inserting Memory Cards, page 2).

5Select Create ActiveCaptain Memory Card.

NOTICE

You might be prompted to format the memory card.

Formatting the card deletes all information saved on the card.

This includes any saved user data, such as waypoints.

Formatting the card is recommended, but not required.

Before formatting the card, you should save the data from the

memory card onto the device internal memory (Copying User

Data from a Memory Card, page 37). After formatting the

card for the ActiveCaptain app, you can transfer the user

data back to the card (Copying User Data to a Memory Card,

page 37).

Be sure the card is inserted each time you want to use the

ActiveCaptain feature.

6From the application store on your mobile device, install and

open the ActiveCaptain app.

7Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the

ECHOMAP Plus device.

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8From your mobile device settings, open the Wi‑Fi

connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using

the name and password you entered in the Garmin device.

Receiving Smart Notifications

With the ActiveCaptain app, the ECHOMAP Plus device can

show notifications received from your mobile device.

1From the ECHOMAP Plus device, select ActiveCaptain >

Smart Notifications > Enable Notifications.

2Turn on Bluetooth® technology in the mobile device settings.

3Bring the devices within 10 m (33 ft.) of each other.

4From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device, select

Smart Notifications > Pair with Chartplotter.

5Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app to the

ECHOMAP Plus device using Bluetooth technology.

6When prompted, enter the key on your mobile device.

7If necessary, adjust the notifications in your mobile device

settings.

Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain

App

If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the

ActiveCaptain app to download and install the latest software

updates for your device.

NOTICE

Software updates may require the app to download large files.

Regular data limits or charges from your Internet service

provider apply. Contact your Internet service provider for more

information about data limits or charges.

The installation process can take several minutes.

1Connect the mobile device to the ECHOMAP Plus device

(Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 3).

2When a software update is available and you have internet

access on your mobile device, select Software Updates >

Download.

The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile

device. When you reconnect the app to the ECHOMAP Plus

device, the update is transferred to the device. After the

transfer is complete, you are prompted to install the update.

3When you are prompted by the ECHOMAP Plus device,

select an option to install the update.

• To update the software immediately, select OK.

• To delay the update, select Cancel. When you are ready

to install the update, select ActiveCaptain > Software

Updates > Install Now.

Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain

If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the

ActiveCaptain app to download and install the latest software

updates for your device.

NOTICE

Chart updates may require the app to download large files.

Regular data limits or charges from your Internet service

provider apply. Contact your Internet service provider for more

information about data limits or charges.

1Connect the mobile device to the ECHOMAP Plus device

(Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 3).

2When a chart update is available, and you have internet

access on your mobile device, select OneChart > My

Charts.

3Select the map to update.

4Select the area to download.

5Select Download

The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile

device. When you reconnect the app to the ECHOMAP Plus

device, the update is transferred to the device. After the

transfer is complete, the updated charts are available for use.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

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

map data, accessories used.

NOTE: Not available on ECHOMAP Plus 40 devices.

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

Charts.

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.

Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

The Navigation Chart is optimized for navigation. You can plan a

course, view map information, and use the chart as a

navigational aid. To open the Navigation Chart, select Charts >

Navigation Chart.

The Fishing Chart provides a detailed view with more bottom

detail and fishing content. This chart is optimized for use when

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

Chart.

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Zooming In and Out of the Chart

The zoom level is indicated by the scale number at the bottom of

the chart. The bar under the scale number represents that

distance on the chart.

• To zoom out, select or pinch two fingers together on the

touchscreen.

• To zoom in, select or spread two fingers apart on the

touchscreen.

Panning the Chart with the Keys

You can move the chart to view an area other than your present

location.

1From the chart, use the arrow keys.

2Select BACK to stop panning and return the screen to your

present location.

NOTE: To pan from a combination screen, select SELECT.

Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys

1From a chart or 3D chart view, select , , , or to move

the cursor.

2Select SELECT.

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.

Measuring a Distance on the Chart

1From a chart, 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 corner.

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

the cursor, select SELECT.

Creating a Waypoint on the Chart

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

and select SELECT.

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.

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.

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, and select SELECT.

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.

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.

Heading Line and Angle Markers

The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the

bow of the boat in the direction of travel. Angle markers indicate

relative position from the heading or course over ground, which

are helpful for casting or finding reference points.

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Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines

You can show the heading line and the course over ground

(COG) line on the chart.

COG is your direction of movement. Heading is the direction the

bow of the boat is pointed, when a heading sensor is connected.

1From a chart view, select MENU > Chart Setup > Chart

Appearance > Heading Line.

2If necessary, select Source, and select an option:

• To automatically use the source available, select Auto.

• To use the GPS antenna heading for COG, select GPS

Heading (COG).

• To use data from a connected heading sensor, select

Heading.

• To use data from both a connected heading sensor and

the GPS antenna, select COG and Heading.

This displays both the heading line and the COG line on

the chart.

3Select Display, and select an option:

• Select Distance > Distance, and enter the length of the

line shown on the chart.

• Select Time > Time, and enter the time used to calculate

the distance your boat will travel in the specified time at

your present speed.

Turning on Angle Markers

You can add angle markers to the map along the heading line.

Angle markers can be helpful for casting when fishing.

1Set the heading line (Setting the Heading and Course Over

Ground Lines, page 6).

2Select Angle Markers.

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, page 6).

Aerial Photos: Shows marinas and other navigationally

significant aerial photos to help you visualize your

surroundings (Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks,

page 7).

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 information about your vessel

and chart data to determine the best path to your destination.

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 Tides

and Current Indicators, page 6).

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 Tides and Current Indicators

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

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.

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 Setup >

Satellite Photos.

2Select an option:

• Select Land Only to show standard chart information on

the water, with photos overlaying the land.

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• Select Photo Map Blend 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.

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.

Symbol Description

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 Vessels on a Chart or 3D Chart View

Before you can use AIS, you must connect the chartplotter to an

external AIS device and receive active transponder signals from

other vessels.

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

3D chart view. The display range 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.

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

Vessels > AIS 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 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.

• To show the tracks of AIS vessels, select Trails, and

select the length of the track that appears using a trail.

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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 Target.

Viewing a List of AIS Threats

From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other

Vessels > AIS List.

Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm

Before you can set a safe-zone collision alarm, you must have a

compatible chartplotter connected to an AIS device.

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

zone is used for collision avoidance, and can be customized.

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

A message banner appears and an alarm sounds when 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.

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

Fish Eye 3D (Fish Eye 3D Settings, page 10).

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select MENU.

Waypoints & Tracks: Adjusts how waypoints and tracks are

shown (Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and

Chart Views, page 10).

Other Vessels: Adjusts how DSC and AIS vessels are shown

(Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views,

page 10).

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

Settings, page 10).

Quickdraw Contours: Turns on bottom contour drawing, and

allows you to create fishing map labels (Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Mapping, page 10).

Chart Setup: Adjusts the information shown on the chart

(Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup, page 8).

Navaids: Shows navigational aids on the Fishing chart.

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 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, page 6).

Water Overlay: Enables relief shading, which shows the

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

helps identify the density 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 Tides and Current

Indicators, page 6) 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

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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.

Overlay Numbers: Adjusts the data shown on the screen

(Overlay Numbers Settings, page 9).

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: Sets the appearance of the different charts

and 3D chart views (Chart Appearance Settings, page 9).

Chart Appearance Settings

You can adjust the appearance of the different charts and 3D

chart views. Each setting is specific to the chart or chart view

being used.

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

and chartplotter models. Some options require premium maps or

connected accessories.

From a chart or 3D chart view, select 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.

Panoptix Area: Shows and hides the area being scanned by

the Panoptix™ transducer. The attitude and heading reference

system (AHRS) must be calibrated use this feature

(Transducer Installation Settings, page 22).

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.

Shallow 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.

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.

Preferred Depth: Sets the appearance of a safe depth for the

Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view.

NOTE: This setting affects only the appearance of hazard

colors for the Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view. 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.

Overlay Numbers Settings

From a chart, 3D chart view, the Radar screen, or a

Combinations screen, select MENU > Overlay Numbers.

From a chart, 3D chart view, or a Combinations screen, select

MENU > Overlay Numbers.

Edit Layout: Sets the layout of the data overlay, or data fields.

You can select the data to be shown within each data field.

Nav. Inset: Shows the navigation inset when the vessel is

navigating to a destination.

Navigation Inset Setup: Allows you to configure the navigation

inset to show Route Leg Info, and to control when the inset

appears before a turn or destination.

Compass Tape: Shows the compass tape data bar when the

vessel is navigating to a destination.

Editing the Data Fields

You can change the data shown in the overlay numbers

displayed on the charts and other screens.

1From a screen that supports overlay numbers, select MENU.

2If necessary, select Chart Setup.

3Select Overlay Numbers > Edit Layout.

4Select a layout.

5Select a data field.

6Select the type of data shown in the field.

Available data options vary based on the chartplotter.

Showing a Navigation Inset

You can control whether a navigation inset appears on some

chart views. The navigation inset is shown only when the boat is

navigating to a destination.

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

2If necessary, select Chart Setup.

3Select Overlay Numbers > Nav. Inset > Auto.

4Select Navigation Inset Setup.

5Complete an action:

• To show waypoint velocity made good (VMG) when

navigating a route with more than one leg, select Route

Leg Info > On.

• To show next-turn data based on distance, select Next

Turn > Distance.

• To show next-turn data based on time, select Next Turn >

Time.

• To indicate how the destination data appears, select

Destination, and select an option.

Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines

You can show the heading line and the course over ground

(COG) line on the chart.

COG is your direction of movement. Heading is the direction the

bow of the boat is pointed, when a heading sensor is connected.

1From a chart view, select MENU > Chart Setup > Chart

Appearance > Heading Line.

2If necessary, select Source, and select an option:

• To automatically use the source available, select Auto.

• To use the GPS antenna heading for COG, select GPS

Heading (COG).

• To use data from a connected heading sensor, select

Heading.

• To use data from both a connected heading sensor and

the GPS antenna, select COG and Heading.

This displays both the heading line and the COG line on

the chart.

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3Select Display, and select an option:

• Select Distance > Distance, and enter the length of the

line shown on the chart.

• Select Time > Time, and enter the time used to calculate

the distance your boat will travel in the specified time at

your present speed.

Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and

Chart Views

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select MENU > Waypoints &

Tracks.

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

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

Waypoints, page 14).

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, page 16).

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

on track color.

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 3D chart view, select MENU > Other Vessels.

AIS List: Shows the AIS list (Viewing a List of AIS Threats,

page 8).

DSC List: Shows the DSC list (DSC List, page 29).

AIS Display Setup: See AIS Display Settings, page 10.

DSC Trails: Shows the tracks of DSC vessels, and selects the

length of the track that appears using a trail.

AIS Alarm: Sets the safe-zone collision alarm (Setting the Safe-

Zone Collision Alarm, page 8).

AIS Display Settings

NOTE: AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and

active transponder signals from other vessels.

From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other Vessels >

AIS Display Setup.

AIS Dis. Range: Indicates the distance from your location within

which AIS vessels appear.

Details: Shows details about AIS-activated vessels.

Proj. Heading: Sets the projected heading time for AIS-

activated vessels.

Trails: Shows the tracks of AIS vessels, and select the length of

the track that appears using a trail.

Laylines Settings

To use the laylines features, you must connect a wind sensor to

the chartplotter.

When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type, page 3), you

can display laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be

very helpful when racing.

From the navigation chart, select MENU > Laylines.

Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel appear 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.

Windward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

windward sailing angle.

Leeward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

leeward sailing angle.

Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide.

Filter Time Constant: Filters the layline data based on the time

interval entered. For a smoother layline that filters out some

of the changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter

a higher number. For laylines that display a higher sensitivity

to changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter a

lower number.

Fish Eye 3D Settings

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

areas.

From the Fish Eye 3D chart view, select MENU.

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

Tracks: Shows tracks.

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

the transducer.

Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets.

Supported Maps

To help you have a safe and enjoyable time on the water,

Garmin devices only support official maps produced by Garmin

or an approved third party producer.

You can purchase maps from Garmin. If you purchase maps

from a seller other than Garmin, investigate the seller before

purchasing. Be extra cautious with online sellers. If you have

purchased an unsupported map, return it to the seller.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping

WARNING

The Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping feature allows users

to generate maps. Garmin makes no representations about the

accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the maps

generated by third parties. Any use or reliance on the maps

generated by third parties is at your own risk.

The Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping feature allows you to

instantly create maps with contours and depth labels for any

body of water.

When Garmin Quickdraw Contours records data, a colored

circle surrounds the vessel icon. This circle represents the

approximate area of the map that is scanned by each pass.

A green circle indicates good depth and GPS position, and a

speed under 16 km/h (10 mph). A yellow circle indicates good

depth and GPS position, and a speed between 16 and 32 km/h

(10 and 20 mph). A red circle indicates poor depth or GPS

position, and a speed above 32 km/h (20 mph).

You can view Garmin Quickdraw Contours in a combination

screen or as a single view on the map.

The amount of saved data depends on the size of your memory

card, your sonar source, and the speed of your boat as you

record data. You can record longer when you use a single-beam

sonar. It is estimated that you might be able to record about

1,500 hours of data onto a 2 GB memory card.

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When you record data on a memory card in your chartplotter,

the new data is added to your existing Garmin Quickdraw

Contours map, and is saved on the memory card. When you

insert a new memory card, the existing data does not transfer

onto the new card.

Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin

Quickdraw Contours Feature

Before you can use the Garmin Quickdraw Contours feature,

you must have sonar depth, your GPS position, and a memory

card with free space.

1From a chart view, select MENU > Quickdraw Contours >

Start Recording.

2When recording is complete, select MENU > Quickdraw

Contours > Stop Recording.

3Select Manage > Name, and enter a name for the map.

Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Map

You can add labels to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours map to

mark hazards or points of interest.

1From the Navigation chart, select a location.

2Select Add Quickdraw Label.

3Enter text for the label, and select Done.

Garmin Quickdraw Community

The Garmin Quickdraw Community is a free, public, online

community that enables you to share your Garmin Quickdraw

Contours maps with others. You can also download maps other

users have created.

If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the

ActiveCaptain app to access the Garmin Quickdraw Community

(Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

ActiveCaptain, page 11).

If your device does not have Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the

Garmin Connect™ website to access the Garmin Quickdraw

Community (Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community

with Garmin Connect, page 11).

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

ActiveCaptain

1From your mobile device, open the ActiveCaptain app and

connect to the ECHOMAP Plus device (Getting Started with

the ActiveCaptain App, page 3).

2From the app, select Quickdraw Community.

You can download contours from others in the community

(Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using

ActiveCaptain, page 11) and share the contours you have

created (Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with

the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain,

page 11).

Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using

ActiveCaptain

You can download Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that other

users have created and shared with the Garmin Quickdraw

Community.

1From the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device, select

Quickdraw Community > Search for Contours.

2Use the map and search features to locate an area to

download.

The red dots represent Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps

that have been shared for that area.

3Select Select Download Region.

4Drag the box to select the area to download.

5Drag the corners to change the download area.

6Select Download Area.

The next time you connect the ActiveCaptain app to the

ECHOMAP Plus device, the downloaded contours are

transferred to the device automatically.

Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the

Garmin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain

You can share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that you have

created with others in the Garmin Quickdraw Community.

When you share a contour map, only the contour map is shared.

Your waypoints are not shared.

When you set up your ActiveCaptain app, you may have

selected to share your contours with the community

automatically. If not, follow these steps to enable sharing.

From the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device, select

Quickdraw Community.

The next time you connect the ActiveCaptain app to the

ECHOMAP Plus device, your contour maps are transferred to

the community automatically.

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

Garmin Connect

1Go to connect.garmin.com.

2Select Get Started > Quickdraw Community > Get Started.

3If you do not have a Garmin Connect account, create one.

4Sign in to your Garmin Connect account.

5Select Marine in the upper-right to open the Garmin

Quickdraw widget.

TIP: Make sure you have a memory card in your computer to

share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps.

Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the

Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect

You can share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that you have

created with others in the Garmin Quickdraw Community.

When you share a contour map, only the contour map is shared.

Your waypoints are not shared.

1Remove the memory card from the chartplotter.

2Insert the memory card into your computer.

3Access the Garmin Quickdraw Community (Connecting to the

Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect,

page 11).

4Select Share Your Contours.

5Browse to your memory card, and select the Garmin folder.

6Open the Quickdraw folder, and select the file named

ContoursLog.svy.

After the file is uploaded, delete the ContoursLog.svy file from

your memory card to avoid issues with future uploads. Your data

will not be lost.

Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using

Garmin Connect

You can download Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that other

users have created and shared with the Garmin Quickdraw

Community.

If your device does not have Wi‑Fi technology, you can access

the Garmin Quickdraw Community using the Garmin Connect

website.

If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you should access the

Garmin Quickdraw Community using the ActiveCaptain app

(Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

ActiveCaptain, page 11).

1Insert the memory card into your computer.

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2Access the Garmin Quickdraw Community (Connecting to the

Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect,

page 11).

3Select Search for Contours.

4Use the map and search features to locate an area to

download.

The red dots represent Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps

that have been shared for that region.

5Select Select an Area to Download.

6Drag the edges of the box to select the area to download.

7Select Start Download.

8Save the file to your memory card.

TIP: If you cannot find the file, look in the "Downloads" folder.

The browser may have saved the file there.

9Remove the memory card from your computer.

10Insert the memory card into the chartplotter.

The chartplotter automatically recognizes the contours maps.

The chartplotter may take a few minutes to load the maps.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings

From a chart, select MENU > Quickdraw Contours > Settings.

Display: Displays Garmin Quickdraw Contours. The User

Contours option shows your own Garmin Quickdraw

Contours maps. The Community Contours option shows the

maps you have downloaded from the Garmin Quickdraw

Community.

Recording Offset: Sets the distance between the sonar depth

and the contour recording depth. If the water level has

changed since your last recording, adjust this setting so the

recording depth is the same for both recordings.

For example, if the last time you recorded had a sonar depth

of 3.1 m (10.5 ft.), and today's sonar depth is 3.6 m (12 ft.),

enter -0.5 m (-1.5 ft.) for the a Recording Offset value.

User Display Offset: Sets differences in contour depths and

depth labels on your own contours maps to compensate for

changes in the water level of a body of water, or for depth

errors in recorded maps.

Comm. Display Offset: Sets differences in contour depths and

depth labels on the community contours maps to compensate

for changes in the water level of a body of water, or for depth

errors in recorded maps.

Survey Coloring: Sets the color of the Garmin Quickdraw

Contours display. When this setting is turned on, the colors

indicate the quality of the recording. When this setting is

turned off, the contour areas use standard map colors.

Green indicates good depth and GPS position, and a speed

under 16 km/h (10 mph). Yellow indicates good depth and

GPS position, and a speed between 16 and 32 km/h (10 and

20 mph). Red indicates poor depth or GPS position, and a

speed above 32 km/h (20 mph).

Depth Range Shading: Specifies the upper and lower limits of a

depth range and a color for that depth range.

Depth Range Shading

You can set color ranges on your map to show the water depths

where your target fish are currently biting. You can set deeper

ranges to monitor how quickly the bottom depth changes within

a specific depth range. For inland fishing, a maximum of five

depth ranges can help reduce map clutter.

Red From 0 to 1.5 m (from 0 to 5 ft.)

Orange From 1.5 to 3 m (from 5 to 10 ft.)

Yellow From 3 to 4.5 m (from 10 to 15 ft.)

Green From 4.5 to 7.6 m (from 15 to 25 ft.)

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: Some chart views are 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: Uses the specified information about your

vessel and chart data to determine the best path to your

destination. This option is available only when using a

compatible premium chart in a compatible chartplotter. It

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

avoiding land and other obstacles (Auto Guidance,

page 15).

When you are using a compatible Garmin autopilot

connected to the chartplotter using NMEA 2000®, the

autopilot follows the Auto Guidance route.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in

some areas.

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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 (Setting and

Following a Direct Course Using Go

To, page 13).

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 (Creating and

Navigating a Route From Your

Present Location, page 14).

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 (Creating and

Navigating a Route From Your

Present Location, page 14).

How do I make the device steer

my automatic pilot?

Navigate using Route To (Creating

and Navigating a Route From Your

Present Location, page 14).

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 (Setting

and Following an Auto Guidance Path,

page 15).

How do I change the Auto

Guidance settings for my boat?

See (Auto Guidance, page 15).

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 Nav Info > 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 Destination Using User Data

1Select Nav Info.

2Select an option:

• To view a list of preloaded locations and previously

marked locations, select Waypoints.

• To view a list of previously saved routes, select Routes &

Auto Guidance Paths.

• To view a list of recorded tracks, select Tracks.

• To view a list of slips, moorings, and other offshore points

of interest, select Offshore Services.

• To view a list of marinas and other inland points of

interest, select Inland Services.

• To search for a destination by name, select Search by

Name.

3Select 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 Nav Info.

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 or to view additional information or to

show the location on a chart.

Courses

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.

CAUTION

Garmin recommends using Guide To only under motor power.

Using Guide To while under sail can cause an unexpected gybe,

risking damage to the sailboat. Unattended sails and rigging can

be damaged or cause injury to any crew or passengers during

an unexpected gybe maneuver.

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

three methods: Go To, Route To, or Guide To.

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 that 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.

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, page 13).

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.

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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).

Stopping Navigation

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select MENU >

Stop Navigation.

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.

Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or

where you have been. You can add details about the location,

such as name, elevation, and depth.

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint

From any screen, select MARK.

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location

1Select Nav Info > 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.

Marking an MOB or SOS Location

Select MARK > Man Overboard.

An international man overboard (MOB) symbol marks the active

MOB point and the chartplotter sets a direct course back to the

marked location.

Viewing a List of all Waypoints

Select Nav Info > Waypoints.

Editing a Saved Waypoint

1Select Nav Info > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select Edit Waypoint.

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.

• To move the position of the waypoint, select Move.

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 Nav Info > 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 Nav Info > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint or an MOB.

3Select Delete.

Deleting All Waypoints

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data >

Waypoints > All.

Routes

A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to

your final destination.

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 method does not

save the route or the waypoint data.

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 to add 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.

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 Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths > New >

Use Chart.

2Select the starting location of the route.

3Follow the onscreen instructions to add a turn.

4If necessary, repeat step 3 to add more turns.

5Select the final destination.

Viewing a List of Routes

Select Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.

Editing a Saved Route

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

route contains.

1Select Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.

2Select a route.

3Select Edit Route.

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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 Nav Info > 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 Nav Info > 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.

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.

6Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

7Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering

to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

8If 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 Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.

2Select a route.

3Select Delete.

Deleting All Saved Routes

Select Nav Info > Manage 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, page 13).

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 an Auto Guidance Path

1Select Navigation > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths > New

> Auto Guidance.

2Select SELECT, and choose a destination point.

Filtering a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths

You can filter a list of routes and Auto Guidance paths to quickly

find a saved destination.

1Select MENU > Filter.

2Select an option.

Reviewing an Auto Guidance Path

1From the Navigation chart, select a path.

2Select an option:

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

Hazard Review.

• To change the path name, or to adjust or recalculate the

path, select Edit.

• To delete a path, select Delete.

• To navigate the selected path, select Navigate To.

Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path

1From the Navigation chart, follow the on-screen instructions

or use the arrow keys to move the destination point to the

new location.

2Select SELECT > Move Point.

3Select BACK to return to the navigation screen.

Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress

From the Navigation chart, select MENU > Cancel.

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

Setting a Timed Arrival

You can use this feature on a route or an Auto Guidance path to

get feedback about 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 path or route.

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 > 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 > Stop Navigation, and proceed to step 10.

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

select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance >

Shoreline Distance > Far.

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

Settings > 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 > Stop Navigation, and proceed to step 10.

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

select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance >

Shoreline Distance > Farthest.

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

Settings > 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.

Auto Guidance Path Configurations

CAUTION

The Preferred Depth and Vertical Clearance settings influence

how the chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance path. If an

area has an unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle

height, the Auto Guidance path is not calculated in that area. If

an area at the beginning or the end of an Auto Guidance path is

shallower than the Preferred Depth or lower than the Vertical

Clearance settings, the Auto Guidance path may not be

calculated in that area, depending on the map data. On the

chart, the course through those areas appears as a gray line or

a magenta and gray striped line. When your boat enters one of

those areas, a warning message appears.

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

areas.

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all maps.

You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when

calculating an Auto Guidance path.

Preferred Depth: Sets the minimum water depth, based on

chart depth data, that your boat can safely travel over.

NOTE: The minimum water depth for the premium charts

(made before 2016) is 3 feet. If you enter a value of less than

3 feet, the charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance

path calculations.

Vertical Clearance: Sets the minimum height of a bridge or

obstacle, based on chart data, that your boat can safely

travel under.

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

Auto Guidance path to be placed. The Auto Guidance path

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 path using one or more familiar destinations

that require navigation through a narrow waterway (Adjusting

the Distance from Shore, page 16).

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

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Tracks.

A trailing line on the chart indicates your track.

Setting the Color of the Active Track

1Select Nav Info > 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 Nav Info > Tracks > Save Active Track.

2Select an option:

• Select the time the active track began.

• Select Entire Log.

Viewing a List of Saved Tracks

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

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Editing a Saved Track

1Select Nav Info > 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 Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Edit Track > Save As > Save as 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, page 16).

1Select Nav Info > 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 Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Delete.

Deleting All Saved Tracks

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data > Saved

Tracks.

Retracing the Active Track

The track currently being recorded is called the active track.

1Select Nav Info > 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 Nav Info > 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 Nav Info > 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 Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options > Record

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.

Boundaries

Boundaries allow you to avoid or remain in designated areas in

a body of water. You can set an alarm to alert you when you

enter or exit a boundary.

You can create boundary areas, lines, and circles using the

map. You can also convert saved tracks and routes into

boundary lines. You can create a boundary area using

waypoints by creating a route from the waypoints, and

converting the route into a boundary line.

You can select a boundary to act as the active boundary. You

can add the active boundary data to the data fields on the chart.

Creating a Boundary

1Select Nav Info > Boundaries > New Boundary.

2Select a boundary shape.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

Boundary Display Settings

Select Nav Info > Boundaries > Display Options.

Distance/Bearing: Allows you to hide or display the bearing and

distance to your destination for the active boundary.

Chart Display: Allows you to hide or display boundaries on the

chart.

Color: Sets the color of boundaries on the chart.

Converting a Route to a Boundary

Before you can convert a route to a boundary, you must create

and save at least one route (Creating and Saving a Route,

page 14).

1Select Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.

2Select a route.

3Select Edit Route > Save as Boundary.

Converting a Track to a Boundary

Before you can convert a track to a boundary, you must record

and save at least one track (Saving the Active Track, page 16).

1Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Edit Track > Save As > Save as Boundary.

Editing a Boundary

1Select Nav Info > Boundaries.

2Select a boundary.

3Select Edit Boundary.

4Select an option:

• To edit the appearance of the boundary on the chart,

select Display Options.

• To change the boundary lines or name, select Edit

Boundary.

• To edit the boundary alarm, select Alarm.

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Setting a Boundary Alarm

Boundary alarms alert you when you are within a specified

distance of a set boundary.

1Select Nav Info > Boundaries.

2Select a boundary.

3Select Alarm > On.

4Enter a distance.

5Select an option.

• To set an alarm to sound when your boat is a specified

distance from the boundary of an area that you want to

stay within, select Exiting.

• To set an alarm to sound when your boat is a specified

distance from the boundary of an area that you want to

avoid, select Entering.

Deleting a Boundary

1Select Nav Info > Boundaries.

2Select a boundary.

3Select Edit Boundary > Delete.

Sonar Fishfinder

When properly connected to a compatible transducer, your

ECHOMAP Plus device can be used as a fishfinder.

For more information about which transducer is best for your

needs, go to garmin.com/transducers.

Different sonar views can help you view the fish in the area. The

sonar views available vary depending on the type of transducer

and sounder module connected to the chartplotter. For example,

you can view Garmin ClearVü™ sonar screens only if you have a

compatible Garmin ClearVü 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 separately adjust the

gain for each frequency.

If you do not see an arrangement of sonar views to suit your

needs, you can create a custom combination screen (Creating a

New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus 70/90,

page 2).

Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals

From a sonar screen, select MENU > Transmit.

Changing the Sonar View

1From a combination screen with sonar, select MENU > Edit

Combination.

2Select the window to change.

3Select a sonar view.

Traditional Sonar View

There are several full-screen views available, depending on the

transducer that is connected.

The full-screen Traditional sonar view shows 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.

ÀDepth information

ÁSuspended targets or fish

ÂBottom of the body of water

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.

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.

Garmin ClearVü Sonar View

NOTE: To receive Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar, you need a

compatible chartplotter or fishfinder and a compatible

transducer. For information about compatible transducers, go to

garmin.com/transducers.

Garmin ClearVü high-frequency sonar provides a detailed

picture of the fishing environment around the boat in a detailed

representation of structures the boat is passing over.

Traditional transducers emit a conical beam. The Garmin

ClearVü scanning sonar technology emits two narrow beams,

similar to the shape of the beam in a copying machine. These

beams provide a clearer, picture-like image of what is beneath

the boat.

SideVü Sonar View

NOTE: Not all models provide built-in SideVü sonar support. If

your model does not provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a

compatible sounder module and compatible SideVü transducer.

If your model does provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a

compatible SideVü 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.

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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

ÇWater between the vessel and the bottom

SideVü Scanning Technology

Instead of a more common conical beam, the SideVü transducer

uses a flat beam to scan the water and bottom to the sides of

your boat.

Panoptix Sonar Views

NOTE: Not all models support Panoptix transducers.

To receive Panoptix sonar, you need a compatible chartplotter

and a compatible transducer.

The Panoptix sonar views allow you to see all around the boat in

real time. You can also watch your bait underwater and bait

schools in front of or below your boat.

The LiveVü sonar views provide you a view of the live

movement either in front of or below your boat. The screen

updates very quickly, producing sonar views that look more like

live video.

The RealVü 3D sonar views provide three-dimensional views of

either what is in front of or below your boat. The screen updates

with each sweep of the transducer.

To see all five Panoptix sonar views, you need one transducer

to show the down views and a second transducer to show the

forward views.

To access the Panoptix sonar views, select Sonar, and select a

view.

LiveVü Down Sonar View

This sonar view shows a two-dimensional view of what is below

the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish.

ÀPanoptix down view history in a scrolling sonar view

ÁBoat

ÂRange

ÃTrails

ÄDrop shot rig

ÅBottom

LiveVü Forward Sonar View

This sonar view shows a two-dimensional view of what is in front

of the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish.

ÀBoat

ÁRange

ÂFish

ÃTrails

ÄBottom

RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View

This sonar view shows a three-dimensional view of what is in

front of the transducer. This view can be used when you are

stationary and you need to see the bottom and the fish

approaching the boat.

ÀColor legend

ÁBoat

ÂPing indicator

ÃFish

ÄBottom

ÅRange

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RealVü 3D Down Sonar View

This sonar view shows a three-dimensional view of what is

below the transducer and can be used when you are stationary

and want to see what is around your boat.

RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View

This sonar view provides a three-dimensional view of what is

behind your boat as you are moving and shows the entire water

column in 3D, from the bottom to the top of the water. This view

is used for finding fish.

ÀColor legend

ÁBoat

ÂRange

ÃBottom

ÄStructure

ÅFish

FrontVü Sonar View

The Panoptix FrontVü sonar view increases your situational

awareness by showing obstructions under the water, up to

91 meters (300 feet) in front of the boat.

The ability to effectively avoid forward collisions with FrontVü

sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots.

To see the FrontVü sonar view, you must install and connect a

compatible transducer, such as a PS21 transducer. You may

need to update the transducer software.

Selecting the Transducer Type

If you are connecting a transducer that was not included with the

device, you may need to set the transducer type to make the

sonar function properly. Before connecting the transducer, you

should select the transducer type. The transducer name should

be listed on the label on the transducer cable, near the

connector.

This device is compatible with a range of accessory transducers,

including Garmin ClearVü transducers, which are available at

garmin.com/transducers.

1Select Settings > My Vessel > 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.

Calibrating the Compass

Before you can calibrate the compass, the transducer must be

installed on the shaft far enough away from the trolling motor to

avoid magnetic interference, and deployed in the water.

Calibration must be of sufficient quality to enable the internal

compass.

NOTE: To use the compass, you must mount the transducer on

the shaft. The compass does not work when you mount the

transducer on the motor.

NOTE: Compass calibration is available only for transducers

with an internal compass, such as the PS21-TR transducer.

You can begin turning your boat before calibrating, but you must

fully rotate your boat 1.5 times during calibration.

1From an applicable sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup

> Installation.

2If necessary, select Use AHRS to turn on the AHRS sensor.

3Select Calibrate Compass.

4Follow the on-screen instructions.

Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen

1From a sonar view, select MENU > Pause Sonar.

2Select a location.

3Select New Waypoint or SELECT.

4If necessary, edit the waypoint information, such as the

waypoint name.

Pausing the Sonar Display

From a sonar view, select MENU > Pause Sonar.

Viewing Sonar History

You can scroll the sonar display to view historical sonar data.

NOTE: Not all transducers save historical sonar data.

1From a sonar view, hold to scroll through the history.

2From a sonar view, drag the screen to the right.

3Select BACK to exit history.

Sonar Sharing

This feature may not be available on all chartplotter models.

You can view the sonar data from other chartplotters with a built-

in sonar module connected on the Garmin Marine Network.

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 Garmin

ClearVü mounted at the back of the boat, you can view the

sonar data using the 93sv mounted at the front of your boat.

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

Appearance settings, are not synchronized and should be

configured on each individual device. In addition, the scroll rates

of the various traditional and Garmin ClearVü 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 Garmin

ClearVü, you can select the source to use from the Garmin

ClearVü sonar view.

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1Open the sonar view for which you will change the source.

2Select 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 Garmin ClearVü sonar source, you must open the

Garmin ClearVü sonar view.

1From the sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Source

> Rename Sonar 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 Garmin ClearVü 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.

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 Garmin ClearVü and

SideVü/ClearVü 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.

2Select an option:

• While in the Garmin ClearVü or SideVü sonar view, select

Contrast.

• While in a Panoptix LiveVü sonar view, select Color Gain.

• 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.

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, page 21).

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.

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.

Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü

Sonar Setup

NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models, sounder

modules, and transducers.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup.

Depth Line: Shows a quick-reference depth line.

Scroll Speed: Sets the rate at which the sonar scrolls from right

to left.

In shallow water you might want to slow the scroll speed to

extend the length of time the information is displayed on

screen. In deeper water you can increase the scroll speed.

On-screen Control: Sets the behavior of the buttons on the

sonar screen control. This is available for touchscreen

devices.

Range Lines: Shows the vertical lines indicating the distance to

the right and left of the boat. This setting is available for

SideVü sonar view.

Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme of the sonar view. This

setting might be available in the Appearance menu.

The high contrast color schemes provide darker color

assignments to the low intensity returns. The low contrast

color schemes provide color assignments to the low intensity

returns that are similar to the background color.

Appearance: See Sonar Appearance Settings, page 22.

Overlay Numbers: Sets the data shown on the sonar screen.

Advanced: See Advanced Sonar Settings, page 22.

Installation: Restores the default sonar settings.

Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen

1From a sonar view, select 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 Manual, select View Up or View Down to set the

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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 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 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

Garmin ClearVü 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

option provides a good balance between a quickly

scrolling image and targets that are less distorted.

Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale

You can adjust the range of the depth scale traditional and

Garmin ClearVü 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 > 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.

Sonar Appearance Settings

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Appearance.

Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme.

Edge: Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help

define the hardness or softness of the signal.

A-Scope: Displays a vertical flasher along the right side of the

screen that shows instantaneously the range to targets along

a scale.

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.

Fish Symbols: Sets how the sonar interprets suspended

targets.

Sonar Alarms

NOTE: Not all options are available on all transducers.

From an applicable sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Alarms.

You can also open the sonar alarms by selecting 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.

FrontVü Alarm: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth in front

of the vessel is less than the specified value, which can help

you avoid running aground (Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm,

page 24). This alarm is available only with Panoptix FrontVü

transducers.

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: Sets an alarm to sound when the device detects a

suspended target.

• sets the alarm to sound when fish of all sizes are

detected.

• sets the alarm to sound only when medium or large

fish are detected.

• sets the alarm to sound only when large fish are

detected.

Advanced Sonar Settings

NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models and

transducers.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Advanced.

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.

Surface Noise: Hides surface noise to help reduce clutter.

Wider beam widths (lower frequencies) can show more

targets, but can generate more surface noise.

Color Gain: See Adjusting the Level of Detail, page 21.

TVG: Adjusts the appearance of returns to compensate for

weakened sonar signals in deeper water, and reduces the

appearance of noise near the surface. When the value of this

setting is increased, the colors associated with low-level

noise and fish targets appear more consistent through

various water depths. This setting also reduces the noise

near the surface of the water.

Transducer Installation Settings

NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models and

transducers.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Installation.

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Restore Sonar Defaults: Restores the factory default settings

for the sonar view.

Transducer Type: Allows you to select the type of transducer

that is connected to the device.

Shift: Allows you to set the depth range on which the sonar is

focused. This enables you to zoom in to an area within the

focused depth.

Flip Left/Right: Changes the orientation of the SideVü sonar

view when the transducer is installed backward.

Flipped: Sets the orientation of the Panoptix sonar view when

the transducer is installed with the cables pointing toward the

port side of the boat.

Beam Width: Sets the width of the Panoptix transducer beam.

Narrow beam widths allow you to see deeper and farther.

Wider beam widths allow you to see more coverage area.

Use AHRS: Allows the internal attitude heading and reference

system (AHRS) sensors to detect the installation angle of the

Panoptix transducer. When this setting is turned off, it is

assumed the transducer is installed at a 45-degree angle.

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 frequencies.

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 > Frequency.

2Select a frequency suited to your needs and water depth.

For more information on frequencies, see Sonar

Frequencies, page 23.

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 > Frequency.

2Select Add.

3Enter a frequency.

Turning On the A-Scope

NOTE: This feature is available in the Traditional sonar views.

The a-scope is a vertical flasher along the right side of the view,

showing you what is underneath the transducer right now. You

can use the a-scope to identify target returns that may be

missed when the sonar data is quickly scrolling across the

screen, such as when your boat is moving at high speeds. It can

also be helpful for detecting fish that are close to the bottom.

The a-scope above shows fish returns À and a soft bottom

return Á.

1From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Appearance > A-Scope.

2Select a hold time.

You can increase the hold time to increase the length of time

the sonar returns are displayed.

Panoptix Sonar Setup

Adjusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level

You can change the viewing angle of the RealVü sonar views.

You can also zoom in and out of the view.

From a RealVü sonar view, select an option:

• To adjust the viewing angle, use the arrow keys.

• To zoom in and out, turn the knob.

Adjusting the RealVü Sweep Speed

You can update how quickly the transducer sweeps back and

forth. A faster sweep rate creates a less detailed image, but the

screen refreshes faster. A slower sweep rate creates a more

detailed image, but the screen refreshes more slowly.

NOTE: This feature is not available for the RealVü 3D Historical

sonar view.

1From a RealVü sonar view, select MENU > Sweep Speed.

2Select an option.

LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Menu

From the LiveVü Forward or FrontVü sonar view, select MENU.

Gain: Controls the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar

screen.

If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the

screen, you can lower the gain to remove lower intensity

returns and noise. If you want to see all return information,

you can increase the gain to see more information on the

screen. This also increases noise, and can make it more

difficult to recognize actual returns.

Depth Range: Adjusts the range of the depth scale.

Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps

the bottom within the lower portion of the sonar screen, and

can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or

moderate terrain changes.

Manually 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

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bottom can appear on the screen as long as it appears within

the range you have set.

Forward Range: Adjusts the range of the forward scale.

Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically adjusts

the forward scale in relation to the depth. Manually adjusting

the range enables you to view a specified range. The bottom

can appear on the screen as long as it appears within the

range you have set. Manually reducing this option can reduce

the effectiveness of the FrontVü Alarm, reducing your

reaction time to low depth readings.

Transmit Angle: Adjusts the focus of the transducer to the port

or starboard side. This is available only with RealVü capable

Panoptix FrontVü transducers, such as the PS30, PS31, and

PS60.

Transmit: Stops the transducer from transmitting.

FrontVü Alarm: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth in front

of the vessel is less than the specified value (Setting the

FrontVü Depth Alarm, page 24). This is available only with

Panoptix FrontVü transducers.

Sonar Setup: Adjusts the setup of the transducer and the

appearance of the sonar returns.

Edit Overlays: Adjusts the data shown on the screen.

Setting the LiveVü and FrontVü Transducer Transmit Angle

This feature is available only with Panoptix LiveVü and FrontVü

transducers.

You can change the transducer transmit angle to aim the

transducer at a particular area of interest. For example, you

might aim the transducer to follow a bait ball or focus on a tree

as you pass it.

1From a LiveVü or FrontVü sonar view, select MENU >

Transmit Angle.

2Select an option.

Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm

WARNING

The FrontVü depth alarm is a tool for situational awareness only,

and may not prevent groundings in all circumstances. It is the

obligation of the vessel operator to ensure safe operation of the

vessel.

This alarm is available only with Panoptix FrontVü transducers.

You can set an alarm to sound when the depth is below a

specified level. For best results, you should set the bow offset

when using the front collision alarm (Setting the Bow Offset,

page 25).

1From the FrontVü sonar view, select MENU > FrontVü

Alarm.

2Select On.

3Enter the depth at which the alarm is triggered, and select

Done.

On the FrontVü screen, a depth line shows the depth at which

the alarm is set. The line is green when you are in a safe depth.

The line turns yellow when you are going faster than the forward

range gives you time to react (10 seconds). It turns red and

sounds an alarm when the system detects an obstruction or the

depth is less than the entered value.

CAUTION

The ability to effectively avoid running aground with FrontVü

sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots.

LiveVü and FrontVü Appearance Settings

From a LiveVü or FrontVü Panoptix sonar view, select MENU >

Sonar Setup > Appearance.

Color Scheme: Sets the color palette.

Color Gain: Adjusts the intensity of colors shown on the screen.

You can select a higher color gain value to see targets higher

in the water column. A higher color gain value also allow you

to differentiate low intensity returns higher in the water

column, but this causes a loss in the differentiation of the

returns at the bottom. You can select a lower color gain value

when targets are near the bottom, to help you distinguish

between targets and high intensity returns such as sand,

rock, and mud.

Trails: Sets the how long the trails appear on the screen. The

trails show the movement of the target.

Bottom Fill: Colors the bottom brown to distinguish it from the

water returns.

Grid Overlay: Shows a grid of range lines.

Scroll History: Shows the sonar history in a traditional sonar

view.

RealVü Appearance Settings

From a RealVü sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Appearance.

Point Colors: Sets a different color palette for the sonar return

points.

Bottom Colors: Sets the color scheme for the bottom.

Bottom Style: Sets the style for the bottom. When you are in

deep water, you can select the Points option and manually

set the range to a shallower value.

Color Key: Shows a legend of the depths the colors represent.

Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings

From a Panoptix sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Installation.

Install Depth: Sets the depth below the water line where the

Panoptix transducer is mounted. Entering the actual depth at

which the transducer is mounted results in a more accurate

visual presentation of what is in the water.

Bow Offset: Sets the distance between the bow and the forward

view Panoptix transducer installation location. This allows

you to view the forward distance from the bow instead of the

transducer location.

This applies to Panoptix transducers in the FrontVü, LiveVü

Forward, and RealVü 3D Forward sonar views.

Beam Width: Sets the width of the down view Panoptix

transducer beam. Narrow beam widths allow you to see

deeper and farther. Wider beam widths allow you to see

more coverage area.

This applies to Panoptix transducers in the FrontVü, LiveVü

Down, and LiveVü Forward sonar views.

Use AHRS: Enables the internal attitude heading and reference

system (AHRS) sensors to detect the installation angle of the

Panoptix transducer automatically. When this setting is

turned off, you can enter the specific installation angle for the

transducer using the Pitch Angle setting. Many forward view

transducers are installed at a 45-degree angle and down

view transducers are installed at a zero-degree angle.

Flipped: Sets the orientation of the Panoptix sonar view when

the down view transducer is installed with the cables pointing

toward the port side of the boat.

This applies to Panoptix transducers in the LiveVü Down,

RealVü 3D Down, and RealVü 3D Historical sonar views.

Calibrate Compass: Calibrates the internal compass in the

Panoptix transducer (Transducer Installation Settings,

page 22).

This applies to Panoptix transducers with an internal

compass, such as the PS21-TR transducer.

Restore Sonar Defaults: Restores the sonar settings to the

factory default values.

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Setting the Bow Offset

For forward view Panoptix transducers, you can enter a bow

offset to compensate the forward distance readings for the

transducer installation location. This allows you to view the

forward distance from the bow instead of the transducer

installation location.

This feature applies to Panoptix transducers in the FrontVü,

LiveVü Forward, and RealVü 3D Forward sonar views.

1Measure the horizontal distance À from the transducer to the

bow.

2From an applicable sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup

> Installation > Bow Offset.

3Enter the distance measured, and select Done.

On the applicable sonar view, the forward range shifts by the

distance you entered.

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.

NOTE: This feature is only available on models with NMEA

2000 network capabilities.

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.

When the compatible chartplotter is connected to a compatible

Garmin autopilot system, you can engage and control the

autopilot from the chartplotter.

For information about compatible Garmin autopilot systems, go

to garmin.com.

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 >

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 Setup >

Power Mode Setup > Power Saver.

2Select a percentage.

Selecting a higher percentage reduces rudder activity and

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.

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.

Your intended heading shows in the center of the Autopilot

screen.

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

degrees and maintain the new heading.

1From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Pattern Steering

> U-Turn.

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 > 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.

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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 > 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 > Pattern Steering

> Williamson Turn.

2Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

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 an option.

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

1From the starting line guidance gauge, select MENU > 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, page 26).

2From the Start Line Guidance gauge, select MENU > 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 (Using the Race Timer, page 26).

Using the Race Timer

1From the starting line guidance gauge, select or to set

the timer.

2Select SELECT to start and stop the timer.

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 the starting line guidance gauge, select MENU > Start

Line > GPS Bow Offset.

2Enter the distance.

3Select SELECT.

Laylines Settings

To use the laylines features, you must connect a wind sensor to

the chartplotter.

When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type, page 3), you

can display laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be

very helpful when racing.

From the navigation chart, select MENU > Laylines.

Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel appear 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.

Windward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

windward sailing angle.

Leeward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

leeward sailing angle.

Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide.

Filter Time Constant: Filters the layline data based on the time

interval entered. For a smoother layline that filters out some

of the changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter

a higher number. For laylines that display a higher sensitivity

to changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter a

lower number.

Setting the Keel Offset

You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth

reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you

to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of

the water, depending on your needs.

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If you want to know the water depth below the keel or the lowest

point of your boat and the transducer is installed at the water

line or anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the

distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat.

If you want to know the true water depth and the transducer is

installed below the water line, measure the distance from the

bottom of the transducer up to the water line.

NOTE: This option is only available when you have valid depth

data.

1Measure the distance:

• If the transducer is installed at the water line À or

anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the

distance from the transducer location to the keel of the

boat. Enter this value as a positive number.

• If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel Á

and you want to know the true depth of the water,

measure the distance from the transducer to the water

line. Enter this value in as a negative number.

2Select Settings > My Vessel > Keel Offset.

3Select if the transducer is installed at the water line, or

select if the transducer is installed at the bottom of the

keel.

4Enter the distance measured in step 1.

5Use the arrow keys to enter the keel offset measured in step

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 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, page 25).

2Select 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, page 27).

2Select MENU.

3Select an option.

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 Setup >

Sailing Setup > Tack/Gybe 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.

1From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >

Sailing Setup > Gybe Inhibitor.

2Select Enabled.

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 Compass

You can view information about your bearing, heading, and

route using the compass.

Select Gauges > Compass.

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Viewing Trip Gauges

Trip gauges show information for odometer, speed, time, and

fuel for your present trip.

Select Gauges > Trip.

Resetting Trip Gauges

1Select Gauges > 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 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 Gauges > Engine.

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, page 28).

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 chartplotter.

You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of

remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify.

1Select Settings > Alarms > Fuel > Set Total Fuel Onboard

> On.

2Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm,

and select Done.

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel

1Select Settings > My Vessel > Fuel Capacity.

2Enter the combined total capacity of the fuel tanks.

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 Gauges > Engine > 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 Gauges > 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 >

Set Gauge Type > Close Hauled Gauge.

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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.

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, present

date, and past hour.

Select Nav 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 Nav Info > Tides & Currents > Currents.

Celestial Information

You can view information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise,

moonset, moon phase, and the approximate sky view location of

the sun and moon. The center of the screen represents the sky

overhead, and the outermost rings represent the horizon. By

default, the chartplotter shows celestial information for the

present date and time.

Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents > Celestial.

Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or

Celestial Information for a Different Date

1Select Nav 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 Nav Info > Tides & Currents.

2Select Tides or Currents.

3Select Nearby Stations.

4Select a station.

Digital Selective Calling

Chartplotter and NMEA 0183 VHF Radio

Functionality

When your chartplotter is connected to a NMEA 0183 VHF

radio, 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.

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 Nav Info > Other Vessels > 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 Nav Info > Other Vessels > 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, 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 Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select Navigate To.

4Select Go To or Route To.

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, page 29).

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Viewing a Position Report

1Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select an option:

• To switch to position report details, select .

• To switch to a Navigation chart marking the location,

select .

• 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 Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select Navigate To.

4Select Go To or Route To.

Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked

Vessel

1Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select Create Waypoint.

Editing Information in a Position Report

1Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select 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 Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

2Select a position-report call.

3Select Edit > 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 > Other

Vessels > 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.

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 Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

2Select a vessel or a station to call.

3Select 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 Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

2Select a vessel or a station to call.

3Select 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.

Media Player

NOTE: The media player feature is not compatible with all

chartplotter models.

NOTE: Not all features are available on all connected media

players.

If you have a compatible 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.

Opening the Media Player

Before you can open the media player, you must connect a

compatible device to the chartplotter.

Select 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

Scans for stations

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.

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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 MENU > 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 > Installation > Alpha

Search.

Setting a Song to Repeat

1While playing a song, select MENU > Repeat.

2If necessary, select Single.

Setting All Songs to Repeat

From the media screen, select MENU > Repeat > All.

Setting Songs to Shuffle

1From the media screen, select MENU > Shuffle.

2If necessary, select an option.

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 > Audio Levels >

Enable/Disable Zones.

2Select a zone.

Muting the Media Volume

1From the media screen, select .

2If necessary, select SELECT.

VHF Radio

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 MENU > Scan.

Adjusting the VHF Squelch

NOTE: Your media player must support VHF radio to use this

feature.

1From the VHF source page, select MENU > Squelch.

2Use the slider bar to adjust the VHF squelch.

Radio

To listen to AM or FM radio, you must have a suitable marine

AM/FM antenna properly connected to the stereo and be within

range of a broadcasting station. For instructions on connecting

an AM/FM antenna, see the stereo installation instructions.

To listen to SiriusXM® radio, you must have the appropriate

equipment and subscriptions (SiriusXM Satellite Radio,

page 32). For instructions on connecting a SiriusXM Connect

Vehicle Tuner, see the stereo installation instructions.

To listen to DAB stations, you must have the appropriate

equipment (DAB Playback, page 31). For instructions on

connecting a DAB adapter and antenna, see the installation

instructions provided with your adapter and antenna.

Setting the Tuner Region

1From the media screen, select MENU > Installation > Tuner

Region.

2Select an option.

Changing the Radio Station

1From the media screen, select an applicable source, such as

FM.

2Select or to tune to a station.

Changing the Tuning Mode

You can change how you select a station for some media types,

such as FM or AM radio.

NOTE: Not all tuning modes are available for all media sources.

1From the media screen, select MENU > Tuning Mode.

2Select an option.

3If necessary, select SELECT.

Presets

You can save your favorite AM stations and FM stations as

presets for easy access.

You can save your favorite SiriusXM channels if you are

connected to an optional SiriusXM tuner and antenna.

Saving a Station as a Preset

1From an applicable media screen, tune to the station to save

as a preset.

2Select Presets > Add Current Channel.

Selecting a Preset

1From an applicable media screen, select Presets.

2Select a preset from the list.

3Select Tune to Channel.

Removing a Preset

1From an applicable media screen, select Presets.

2Select a preset from the list.

3Select Remove Current Channel.

DAB Playback

When you connect a compatible Digital Audio Broadcasting

(DAB) module and antenna, such as the FUSION® MS-

DAB100A to a compatible stereo, you can tune in to and play

DAB stations

To use the DAB source, you must be in a region in which DAB is

available, and select the tuner region (Setting the DAB Tuner

Region, page 31).

Setting the DAB Tuner Region

You must select the region you are in to receive DAB stations

properly.

1From the media screen, select MENU > Installation > Tuner

Region.

2Select the region you are in.

Scanning for DAB Stations

Before you can scan for DAB stations, you must connect a

compatible DAB module and antenna (not included) to the

stereo. Because DAB signals are broadcast in select countries

only, you must also set the tuner region to a location where DAB

signals are broadcast.

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1Select the DAB source.

2Select Scan to scan for available DAB stations.

When scanning is complete, the first available station in the

first ensemble found begins playing.

NOTE: After the first scan is complete, you can select Scan

again to re-scan for DAB stations. When the re-scan is

complete, the system starts playing the first station in the

ensemble you were listening to when you started the re-scan.

Changing DAB Stations

1Select the DAB source.

2If necessary, select Scan to scan for local DAB stations.

3Select or to change the station.

When you reach the end of the current ensemble, the stereo

automatically changes to the first available station in the next

ensemble.

Selecting a DAB Station from a List

1From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Stations.

2Select a station from the list.

Selecting a DAB Station from a Category

1From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Categories.

2Select a category from the list.

3Select a station from the list.

DAB Presets

You can save your favorite DAB stations as presets for easy

access.

You can save up to 15 DAB-station presets.

Saving a DAB Station as a Preset

1From the DAB media screen, select the station to save as a

preset.

2Select Browse > Presets > Save Current.

Selecting a DAB Preset from a List

1From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Presets >

View Presets.

2Select a preset from the list.

Removing DAB Presets

1From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Presets.

2Select an option:

• To remove one preset, select Remove Preset, and select

the preset.

• To remove all presets, select Remove All Presets.

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

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.

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.

Select an option:

• If the media device is a FUSION-Link capable stereo,

select Media > Browse > Channel.

• If the media device is a GXM™ antenna, select Media >

MENU > Category.

Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List

You can save your favorite channels to the presets list.

1Select Media.

2Select the channel to save as a preset.

3Select an option:

• If the media device is a FUSION-Link capable stereo,

select Browse > Presets.

• If the media device is a GXM antenna, select 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.

4Confirm the new passcode.

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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 > Installation > Set

Device Name.

2Enter a device name.

3Select SELECT or Done.

Updating the Media Player Software

You can update the software on compatible connected stereos

and accessories.

1Go to www.fusionentertainment.com/marine, and download

the software update onto a USB flash drive.

Software updates and instructions are available on your

device product page.

2Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the stereo.

3On the chartplotter media screen, select MENU >

Installation > Update Software.

4Select the item to update.

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.

NOTE: When Auto Power 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.

Display: Adjusts the backlight brightness and color scheme.

Beeper: Turns on and off the tone that sounds for alarms and

selections.

GPS: Provides information about the GPS satellite settings and

fix.

Auto Power: Turns on the device automatically when power is

applied (Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically,

page 33 ).

Keyboard Layout: Sets the arrangement of the keyboard to an

alphabetical or computer keyboard layout.

Language: Sets the on-screen text language.

Speed Sources: Sets the source of the speed data used to

calculate true wind speed or fuel economy. Water speed is

the speed reading from a water-speed sensor, and GPS

speed is calculated from your GPS position.

System Information: Provides information about the device and

the software version.

Simulator: Turns on the simulator and allows you to set the

speed and simulated location.

Display Settings

Not all options are available on all models.

Select Settings > System > Display.

Backlight: Sets the backlight level.

Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors.

Screenshot Capture: Allows the device to save images of the

screen.

Menu Bar Display: Shows or automatically hides the menu bar

when it is not needed.

GPS Settings

Select Settings > System > GPS.

Skyview: Shows the relative position of GPS satellites in the

sky.

WAAS/EGNOS: Turns on or off WAAS (in North America) or

EGNOS (in Europe), which can provide more-accurate GPS

position information. When using WAAS or EGNOS, the

device may take longer to acquire satellites.

Speed Filter: Averages the speed of your vessel over a short

period of time for smoother speed values.

Source: Allows you to select the preferred source for GPS.

Viewing the Event Log

The event log shows a list of system events.

Select Settings > System > System Information > Event

Log.

Viewing System Software Information

You can view the software version, the basemap version, all

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.

You can view the software version, the basemap version, all

supplemental map information (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 >

Software Information.

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, page 26).

Calibrate Water Speed: Calibrates the speed-sensing

transducer or sensor (Calibrating a Water Speed Device,

page 34).

Fuel Capacity: Sets the combined fuel capacity of all the fuel

tanks on your vessel (Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel,

page 28).

Vessel Type: Enables some chartplotter features based on the

boat type.

Fill Up All Tanks: Sets the tank levels to full (Synchronizing the

Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel, page 28).

Add Fuel to Boat: Allows you to enter the quantity of fuel you

added to your tank, when you did not entirely fill up the tank

Device Configuration 33

(Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel,

page 28).

Set Total Fuel Onboard: Sets the combined amount of fuel in

all the fuel tanks on your vesselSynchronizing the Fuel Data

with the Actual Vessel Fuel, page 28.

Set Gauge Limits: Sets the upper and lower limits of various

gauges (Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits,

page 34).

Setting the Keel Offset

You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth

reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you

to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of

the water, depending on your needs.

If you want to know the water depth below the keel or the lowest

point of your boat and the transducer is installed at the water

line or anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the

distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat.

If you want to know the true water depth and the transducer is

installed below the water line, measure the distance from the

bottom of the transducer up to the water line.

NOTE: This option is only available when you have valid depth

data.

1Measure the distance:

• If the transducer is installed at the water line À or

anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the

distance from the transducer location to the keel of the

boat. Enter this value as a positive number.

• If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel Á

and you want to know the true depth of the water,

measure the distance from the transducer to the water

line. Enter this value in as a negative number.

2Select Settings > My Vessel > Keel Offset.

3Select if the transducer is installed at the water line, or

select if the transducer is installed at the bottom of the

keel.

4Enter the distance measured in step 1.

5Use the arrow keys to enter the keel offset measured in step

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 > Temp. 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 Fuel Capacity of the Vessel

1Select Settings > My Vessel > Fuel Capacity.

2Enter the combined total capacity of the fuel tanks.

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 Gauges > Engine > 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.

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.

1Select a gauge.

2Select Gauge Limits > Custom > Edit Limits.

3Select 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..

34 Device Configuration

• To set the upper limit of the gauge higher than the rated

maximum, select Scale Max..

4Select the limit value.

5Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set additional gauge limits.

Communications Settings

NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or

hardware.

Select Settings > Communications.

Serial Port: Sets the input/output format for the serial port to

use when connecting the chartplotter to external NMEA

devices, computers, or other Garmin devices.

NMEA 0183 Setup: Sets the NMEA 0183 sentences the

chartplotter transmits, how many digits to the right of the

decimal point are transmitted in a NMEA output, and how

waypoints are identified (NMEA 0183 Settings, page 35).

NMEA 2000 Setup: Allows you to view and label the devices on

the NMEA 2000 network (NMEA 2000 Settings, page 35).

Marine Network: Allows you to view the devices with which you

are sharing maps, sonar, or radar. Not available on all

chartplotter models.

NOTE: You can only view networked data on a model that

supports that data. For example, you cannot view networked

radar on model that does not support radar.

Wi-Fi Network: Allows you set up the Wi‑Fi network (Setting Up

the Wi

‑

Fi Wireless Network, page 35).

NMEA 0183

The chartplotters support the NMEA 0183 standard, which is

used to connect various NMEA 0183 devices, such as VHF

radios, NMEA instruments, autopilots, wind sensors, and

heading sensors.

To connect the chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183 devices, see

the chartplotter installation instructions.

The approved NMEA 0183 sentences for the chartplotter are

GPAPB, GPBOD, GPBWC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV,

GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPXTE, and

Garmin proprietary sentences PGRME, PGRMM, and PGRMZ.

This chartplotter also includes support for the WPL sentence,

DSC, and sonar NMEA 0183 input with support for the DPT

(depth) or DBT, MTW (water temperature), and VHW (water

temperature, speed, and heading) sentences.

NMEA 0183 Settings

Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup.

Sounder: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for the

sounder (if applicable).

Route: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for routes.

System: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for system

information.

Garmin: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for Garmin

proprietary sentences.

Posn Precision: Adjusts the number of digits to the right of the

decimal point for transmission of NMEA 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.

Diagnostics: Displays NMEA 0183 diagnostic information.

Defaults: Restores the NMEA 0183 settings to the original

factory defaults.

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.

Naming Devices and Sensors on the Network

You can name devices and sensors connected to the Garmin

Marine Network and the NMEA 2000 network.

1Select Settings > Communications.

2Select Marine Network or NMEA 2000 Setup > Device List.

3Select a device from the list on the left.

4Select Change Name.

5Enter the name, and select Done.

Wi‑Fi Network

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, page 35).

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, page 35).

3Enter the network password.

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.

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.

Device 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 chartplotter.

Device Configuration 35

You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of

remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify.

1Select Settings > Alarms > Fuel > Set Total Fuel Onboard

> On.

2Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm,

and select Done.

Units Settings

Select Settings > 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.

Pressure Reference Time: Sets the reference time used to

calculate the barometer trend. The trend is indicated in the

barometer field.

Time Format: Sets a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format.

Time Zone: Sets the time zone, or allows automatic selection

based on GPS location.

Navigation Settings

NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or

hardware.

Select Settings > Navigation.

Route Labels: Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on

the map.

Auto Guidance: Sets the parameters the chartplotter uses

when calculating an Auto Guidance path, when you are using

some premium maps.

Turn Transition Activ.: Sets the turn transition to be calculated

based on time or distance.

Turn Transition Time: Sets how many minutes before the turn

that you transition to it as the next leg, when Time is selected

for the Turn Transition Activ. setting. You can raise this value

to help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating

a route or an Auto Guidance path with many frequent turns or

at higher speeds. For straighter routes or slower speeds,

lowering this value can improve autopilot accuracy.

Turn Transition Dist.: Sets how far before the turn that you

transition to it as the next leg, when Distance is selected for

the Turn Transition Activ. setting. You can raise this value to

help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating a

route or an Auto Guidance path with many frequent turns or

at higher speeds. For straighter routes or slower speeds,

lowering this value can improve autopilot accuracy.

Route Start: Selects a starting point for route navigation.

Other Vessel 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).

AIS Alarm: Sets the collision alarm (Setting the Safe-Zone

Collision Alarm, page 8 and Enabling AIS Transmission Test

Alerts, page 8).

Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory

Settings

NOTE: This procedure deletes all settings information you have

entered.

Select Settings > System > System Information > Factory

Settings.

Sharing and Managing User Data

You can share and manage user data using a memory card.

You must have a memory card installed in the device. This

device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to

FAT32.

You can share data if two compatible devices are connected

using the blue and brown wires on the power cable or using the

User Data Sharing Cable (Connecting to a Garmin Device to

Share User Data, page 36).

Connecting to a Garmin Device to Share

User Data

NOTE: This feature is not available on ECHOMAP Plus 70/90

devices. The blue and brown wires on those devices can

connect to NMEA 0183 devices only.

You can connect the ECHOMAP Plus 40/60 device to a

compatible Garmin device to share user data, such as

waypoints. If the devices are mounted near each other, you can

connect the blue and brown wires. If the devices are mounted

too far apart for the wires to reach, you can connect the devices

using a User Data Sharing Cable (010-12234-06).

1Make sure both devices are connected to the same ground.

2Complete an action:

• If the devices are mounted near each other, connect the

blue wire from the first device to the brown wire of the

second, and connect the brown wire from the first device

to the blue wire of the second.

• If the devices are not mounted near each other, obtain a

User Data Sharing Cable (010-12234-06), and connect

the devices following the instructions included with the

cable (User Data Sharing Cable Wiring Diagram,

page 36).

3On both devices, select Nav Info > Manage Data > User

Data Sharing.

User data is shared between the connected devices. If you

select Clear User Data, data is removed from both connected

devices.

User Data Sharing Cable Wiring Diagram

Item Wire Function Wire Color

ÀData Blue

ÁData Brown

ÂGround Black

36 Sharing and Managing User Data

Item Wire Function Wire Color

ÃData Green

ÄData White

Selecting a File Type for Third-Party

Waypoints and Routes

You can import and export waypoints and routes from third-party

devices.

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2Select Nav Info > Nav Info > Data Transfer > File Type.

3Select GPX.

To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file

type.

Copying User Data from a Memory Card

You can transfer user data from a memory card to transfer from

other devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto

Guidance paths, tracks, and boundaries.

NOTE: Only boundary files with an .adm extension are

supported.

1Insert a memory card into a card slot.

2Select Nav Info > Manage 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 User Data to a Memory Card

You can save user data to a memory card to transfer to other

devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto Guidance

paths, tracks, and boundaries.

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Save to

Card.

3If necessary, select the memory card to copy the 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, and select Save to Card.

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 Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer.

3Select Copy Built-In Map.

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.

Backing Up Data to a Computer

1Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Save to

Card.

3Select a file name from the list, or select Add New File.

4Select Save to Card.

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 Nav Info > Manage 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.

Clearing Saved Data

You can remove saved user data from the device memory. User

data includes waypoints, routes, Auto Guidance paths, tracks,

and boundaries.

1Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data.

2Select an option.

NOTICE

If you select All, all the data you have saved will be removed,

except Garmin Quickdraw contours data.

If you are connected to another device and User Data

Sharing is enabled, data is removed from all connected

devices.

Appendix

Cleaning the Screen

NOTICE

Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective

coating.

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

is very sensitive to waxes and abrasive cleaners.

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.

Appendix 37

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 > System > Display > 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 a

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

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

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

to acquire the satellites correctly.

• Ensure the device is using the latest software. If not, update

the device software (Updating the Device Software,

page 40).

• Make sure the device has a clear view of the sky so the

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.

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. Check that the proper size fuse is

installed. Refer to the label on the cable or the installation

instructions for the exact fuse size needed. 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 ohm.

• Check to make sure the device is receiving is at least 10 V,

but 12 V is recommended.

To check the voltage, measure the female power and ground

sockets of the power cable for DC voltage. If the voltage is

less than 10 V, the device will not turn on.

• Make sure the device is firmly secured in the cradle. If the

model uses a locking bracket, make sure the bracket is firmly

snapped close. There is an audible click when the device or

locking bracket is installed correctly. If the device is not firmly

secured, it can lose power. The device can also fall out of the

cradle and become damaged if it is not firmly secured.

• If the device is receiving enough power but does not turn on,

contact Garmin product support at support.garmin.com.

Changing the Fuse in the Power Cable

1Open the fuse housing À.

2Twist and pull the fuse to remove it Á.

3Insert a new 3 A fast-blow fuse.

4Close the fuse housing.

My sonar does not work

• Push the transducer cable all the way into the back of the

device.

Even if the cable seems to be connected, you should push

firmly so that it is fully seated.

• Press , and ensure sonar is enabled.

• Select the correct transducer type (Selecting the Transducer

Type, page 20).

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. This is commonly displayed as latitude/

longitude in degrees and minutes, with options for degrees,

minutes and second, degrees only, or one of several grid

formats.

Map datum is a math model which depicts a part of the surface

of the earth. Latitude and longitude lines on a paper map are

referenced to a specific map 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.

2Select Settings > Units.

3Select the correct map datum and position format settings.

4Create the waypoint again.

My device does not display the correct time

Time is set by GPS position and time zone setting.

1Select Settings > Units > Time Zone.

2Ensure the device has a GPS fix.

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

126996 Product information

127250 Vessel heading

128259 Speed: Water referenced

128267 Water depth

129539 GNSS DOPs

129799 Radio frequency, mode, and power

130306 Wind data

38 Appendix

Type PGN Description

130312 Temperature

Transmit 126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group

function

127258 Magnetic Variance

129025 Position: Rapid update

129026 COG and SOG: Rapid update

129029 GNSS position data

129283 Cross track error

129284 Navigation data

129285 Navigation route and waypoint info

129540 GNSS satellites in view

Receive 127245 Rudder

127250 Vessel heading

127488 Engine parameters: Rapid update

127489 Engine parameters: Dynamic

127493 Transmission parameters: Dynamic

127498 Engine parameters: Static

127505 Fluid level

129038 AIS class A position report

129039 AIS class B position report

129040 AIS class B extended position report

129794 AIS class A static and voyage related

data

129798 AIS SAR aircraft position report

129802 AIS safety-related broadcast message

129808 DSC call information

130310 Environmental parameters

130311 Environmental parameters (obsolete)

130313 Humidity

130314 Actual pressure

130576 Small craft status

This data applies only to NMEA 2000-compatible products.

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

Type Sentence Description

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

MDA Meteorological composite

MWV Wind speed and angle

VDM AIS VHF data-link message

You can purchase complete information about National

Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and

sentences from: NMEA, Seven Riggs Avenue, Severna Park,

MD 21146 USA (www.nmea.org)

Registering Your Device

NOTE: If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you should use the

ActiveCaptain app to register the device (Getting Started with

the ActiveCaptain App, page 3).

Help us better support you by completing our online registration

today. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe

place.

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

2Wait a few moments.

The chartplotter opens the card management page and

creates a file named GarminDevice.xml in the Garmin folder

on the memory card.

3Remove the memory card.

4Insert the memory card into your computer.

5On your computer, go to garmin.com/express.

6Follow the on-screen instructions to download, install, and

open the Garmin Express™ application.

7Select > Add a Device.

8While the application searches, select Sign In next to Have

marine charts or devices? near the bottom of the screen.

9Create or sign in to your Garmin account.

10Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your vessel.

11Select > Add.

The Garmin Express application searches the memory card

for the device information.

12Select Add Device to register the device.

When registration is complete, the Garmin Express

application searches for additional charts and chart updates

for your device.

When you add devices to the chartplotter network, repeat these

steps to register the new devices.

Software Update

NOTE: If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you should use the

ActiveCaptain app to update the device software (Updating

Software with the ActiveCaptain App, page 4).

You may need to update the device software when you install

the device or add an accessory to the device.

This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to

FAT32.

Appendix 39

Before you update the software, you can check to the software

version installed on your device (Viewing System Software

Information, page 33). Then, you can go to garmin.com/support

/software/marine.html, select See All Devices in this Bundle, and

compare the installed software version to the software version

listed for your product.

If the software on your device is older than the one listed on the

website, follow the steps to load the software on a memory card

(Loading the New Software on a Memory Card, page 40), and

then update the device software (Updating the Device Software,

page 40).

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card

You must copy the software update to a memory card using a

computer that is running Windows software.

NOTE: You can contact Garmin customer support to order a

preloaded software update card if you do not have a computer

with Windows software.

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

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

TIP: You can also download updated owner's manuals to

load on the chartplotter from this web page.

3Select echoMAP Series with SD Card.

4Select Download next to echoMAP Series with SD Card.

5Read and agree to the terms.

6Select Download.

7Choose a location, and select Save.

8Double-click the downloaded file.

A Garmin folder containing the software update is created in

the selected location. A dialog box opens to assist in

transferring the software update to a memory card.

9Select Next.

10Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select

Next > Finish.

A Garmin folder containing the software update is created on the

memory card. The software update can take several minutes to

load onto the memory card.

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 (Loading the New Software on a Memory Card,

page 40).

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.

5When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restart

the chartplotter manually.

6Remove the memory card.

NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device

restarts fully, the software update is not complete.

Garmin Support Center

Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as

product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, software

updates, and customer support.

40 Appendix

Index

ActiveCaptain 3

quickdraw 11

smart notifications 4

updating charts 4

updating software 4

aerial photos 7

AIS 7, 8, 10

alarm 8

distress signal device 8

SART 8

targeting 7, 8

threats 8

turning on 36

vessels 7

alarms 18, 35

anchor drag 35

arrival 35

collision 8

deep water 22

engine 28

fuel 28, 35

gauges 28

navigation 35

off course 35

shallow water 22

sonar 22

water temperature 22

AM 31

anchor drag alarm 35

animated currents, tides 6

antenna, GPS 2

arrival alarm 35

Auto Guidance 12, 13, 15, 16, 36

paths 15

routes 15

shoreline distance 16

autopilot 25

circles pattern 25

engaging 25

pattern steering 25

reducing rudder activity 25

steering increment 25

steering patterns 25

u-turn pattern 25

Williamson turn pattern 26

zigzag pattern 26

backlight 3

boundaries, copying 37

boundary line 17, 18

boundary lines 17

celestial information 29

charts 4, 6, 8, 10, 11

appearance 9

details 5

fishing 4

heading, line 9

measuring distance 5

navigation 4–6

panning 5

quickdraw 10, 11

symbols 5

updating 4

clock 35

alarm 35

collision alarm 8

color mode 3

combinations 2, 3

customizing 2

compass 27

rose 8

courses 12, 13

current stations 29

indicators 6

DAB 31, 32

data

backup 37

clearing 37

copying 37

management 36

data fields 9

deleting, user data 37

depth shading 12

destinations

navigation chart 13

selecting 13

device

cleaning 37

keys 1, 2, 5

registration 39

digital selective calling 29, 30

channels 30

contacts 29

individual routine call 30

turning on 29, 36

display settings 33

distress call 29

distress signal device 8

DSC. See digital selective calling

EGNOS 33

engine gauges 28, 34

configuring 28

status alarms 28

EPIRB 8

event log 33

factory settings 36

sonar 22

Fish Eye 3D 8

sonar cone 10

suspended targets 10

tracks 10

fishing chart 4

panning 5

setup 8

FM 31

fuel capacity 28, 33, 34

fuel gauges 28, 34

status alarm 28, 35

synchronizing with actual fuel 28, 34

Garmin ClearVü 18

Garmin Marine Network 35

Garmin product support. See product support

gauges

engine 28

fuel 28, 34

limits 34

status alarms 28

trip 28

wind 28

Go To 13

GPS 38

EGNOS 33

signals 2

source 2

WAAS 33

GPS accuracy 35

Guide To 13

gybing. See tacking and gybing

hazard colors 9

heading

heading hold 27

holding 25

line 6, 9

help. See product support

home screen, customizing 2, 3

jibing. See tacking and gybing

keel offset 26, 33, 34

keys 1, 2

power 1, 2

lane width 9

language 33

man overboard 14, 26

maps. See charts

marine services 13

mark location 14

measuring distance, charts 5

media player 30–33

alphabetical search 31

DAB 31, 32

device name 33

FUSION-Link 30

muting 31

preset 31

radio 32

repeating 31

shuffling 31

SiriusXM Satellite Radio 32

source 30

tuner region 31

tuning mode 31

VHF 31

zones 31

memory card 37

detailed maps 37

installing 2

slot 1

MOB, device 8

music player 30, 32. See media player

navaids 5

navigation alarms 35

navigation chart 4, 6, 13

aerial photos 8

marine service points 13

panning 5

setup 8, 36

vessel trails 10, 30

navigation inset 9

NMEA 0183 29, 35, 39

NMEA 2000 35, 38

notifications 4

off course alarm 35

other vessels

AIS 10

trails 10

overlay numbers 9

photos, aerial 7

position, tracking 29

position report 30

power key 1, 33

powerboat 3, 26

premium charts 6, 8

aerial photos 7

Fish Eye 3D 10

tide and current indicators 6

presets 31, 32

DAB 32

product registration 39

product support 40

quickdraw 11

Index 41

quickdrawsettings 12

radio 31

AM 31

FM 31

SiriusXM 32, 33

range rings 9

registering the device 39

resetting, settings 33

Route To 12, 13

routes 13, 14, 17

copying 37

creating 14

deleting 15

editing 14

navigating 15

navigating parallel to 15

sharing 36

viewing list of 14

waypoints 37

safe zone collision alarm 8

sailboat 3, 26

sailing 10, 26

race timer 26

starting line 26

sailing gauges 28

SART 8

satellite imagery 6

satellite signals, acquiring 2

screen, brightness 3

screenshots 38

capturing 38

settings 12, 33, 36

system information 33

sharing data 36

shoreline distance 16

shortcuts 2

SideVü 18

SiriusXM 31

Satellite Radio 32

SiriusXM Satellite Radio 31–33

smart notifications 4

software

updates 33, 40

updating 4, 39, 40

sonar 18, 20

a-scope 22, 23

alarms 22

appearance 22

bottom lock 21

color gain 21

color rejection 22

cone 10

depth 21

depth line 21

depth scale 22

frequencies 23

FrontVü 20

gain 21

Garmin ClearVü 18

interference 22

noise 21, 22

overlay numbers 21

Panoptix 19, 20, 23, 24

recording 21

scroll speed 21

sharing 20

SideVü 18

source 20, 21

surface noise 22

suspended targets 22

waypoint 20

whiteline 22

zoom 21

SOS 14

support. See product support

suspended targets 10

symbols 7

system information 33, 37

tacking and gybing 27

heading hold 27

wind hold 27

tide stations 6, 29

indicators 6

tracks 8, 16, 17

clearing 17

copying 37

deleting 17

editing 17

list 16

navigating 17

recording 17

saving 16

saving as route 17

showing 10, 16

transducer 18, 20, 22, 24

trip gauges 28

trip planner. See routes

troubleshooting 38

unit ID 33

units of measure 36

updates, software 39, 40

updating

charts 4

software 4

user data, deleting 37

vessel trails 10, 30

VHF radio 29

calling an AIS target 30

distress calls 29

DSC channel 30

individual routine call 30

voltage 35

WAAS 33

water

speed 34

temperature offset 34

waypoints 8, 14, 38

copying 37

creating 5, 14

deleting 14

editing 14

man overboard 14

navigating to 14

sharing 36

showing 10

sonar 20

tracked vessel 30

viewing list of 14

weather 8

Wi‑Fi 3

Wi‑Fi technology 35

wind gauges 28

wind hold 27

adjusting 27

wireless devices 35

connecting a wireless device 35

connecting to a wireless device 3

network configuration 35

zoom

chart 5

sonar 21

42 Index

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