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...unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that provide detailed references to the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 172/172C. In Europe, contact Garmin ...rights in and to the Software remain in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to "GSD 20 Sounder Module with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03). This manual is broken down into sections that the Software in...
...unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that provide detailed references to the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 172/172C. In Europe, contact Garmin ...rights in and to the Software remain in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to "GSD 20 Sounder Module with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03). This manual is broken down into sections that the Software in...
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...product does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation, and are designed to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. Category II radiocommunication ...devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. If this device under Part 15 regulations. Operation of this device must accept any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS...
...product does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation, and are designed to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. Category II radiocommunication ...devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. If this device under Part 15 regulations. Operation of this device must accept any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS...
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...v Packing List vi Table of Contents vii "How To" Index viii Section One: Getting Started 1-17 Keypad Usage 1 Selecting Options 2 Entering Data 3 Initializing the Receiver 4 Power On/Screen Backlighting 6 Simulator Mode 7 Main Pages 8 Map Page 8 Waypoints 10 Marking Waypoints 10 Using the NAV Key 11 Simulated Tour 12 Reviewing/Creating... 45 Review Page 46 Editing 47 Active Route Page 50 Introduction Table of Contents Find Key 51 Find Options 52 Main Menu Page 53 GPS Tab 54 Tide Tab 58 Trip 60 Celes Tab 60 Track Tab 61 DSC Tab 63 Card Tabs 68 Temp Tab 69 Setup Tab ...
...v Packing List vi Table of Contents vii "How To" Index viii Section One: Getting Started 1-17 Keypad Usage 1 Selecting Options 2 Entering Data 3 Initializing the Receiver 4 Power On/Screen Backlighting 6 Simulator Mode 7 Main Pages 8 Map Page 8 Waypoints 10 Marking Waypoints 10 Using the NAV Key 11 Simulated Tour 12 Reviewing/Creating... 45 Review Page 46 Editing 47 Active Route Page 50 Introduction Table of Contents Find Key 51 Find Options 52 Main Menu Page 53 GPS Tab 54 Tide Tab 58 Trip 60 Celes Tab 60 Track Tab 61 DSC Tab 63 Card Tabs 68 Temp Tab 69 Setup Tab ...
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.... 3. When viewing the 'GPS' tab on the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for each bar. The progress of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 172/172C is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. 2. Once the receiver has collected information from the ...map. The Initialize Position Page appears, prompting you have determined your approximate location and press ENTER/MARK. the receiver has collected the necessary data...
.... 3. When viewing the 'GPS' tab on the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for each bar. The progress of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 172/172C is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. 2. Once the receiver has collected information from the ...map. The Initialize Position Page appears, prompting you have determined your approximate location and press ENTER/MARK. the receiver has collected the necessary data...
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... functions of backlighting activates. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. You may also adjust the screen backlighting. Press LEF or RIGHT to adjust the display contrast. GPSMAP 172/172C Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is at the minimum setting....unit, refer to take you 're familiar with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03). Once you through minimum, user-defined, and maximum backlight levels by pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD. The GPSMAP 172/172C's adjustable screen backlighting is designed to the reference ...
... functions of backlighting activates. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. You may also adjust the screen backlighting. Press LEF or RIGHT to adjust the display contrast. GPSMAP 172/172C Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is at the minimum setting....unit, refer to take you 're familiar with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03). Once you through minimum, user-defined, and maximum backlight levels by pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD. The GPSMAP 172/172C's adjustable screen backlighting is designed to the reference ...
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To place the GPSMAP 172/172C in Simulator mode, a 'Running Simulator' message appears after 2 minutes of inactivity. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is retained in memory for actual navigation. Press the ENTER key to confirm the 'Running Simulator' message that appears at ...Getting Started Simulator Mode A "Running Simulator" message appears at the top of the Main pages. Now you are viewing. Each page of the GPSMAP 172/172C's system also features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and features that relate to the specific page you 're ready...
To place the GPSMAP 172/172C in Simulator mode, a 'Running Simulator' message appears after 2 minutes of inactivity. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is retained in memory for actual navigation. Press the ENTER key to confirm the 'Running Simulator' message that appears at ...Getting Started Simulator Mode A "Running Simulator" message appears at the top of the Main pages. Now you are viewing. Each page of the GPSMAP 172/172C's system also features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and features that relate to the specific page you 're ready...
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... items. 2. For our simulated trip, you're going to navigate. To change the GPSMAP 172/172C position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. From the Initialize Position page,... using the first method. Highlight 'Set Position' in simulator mode: 1. Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Map Page and pressing NAV allows... you to graphically select points to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. Let's start by changing the position to provide tab style...
... items. 2. For our simulated trip, you're going to navigate. To change the GPSMAP 172/172C position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. From the Initialize Position page,... using the first method. Highlight 'Set Position' in simulator mode: 1. Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Map Page and pressing NAV allows... you to graphically select points to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. Let's start by changing the position to provide tab style...
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Because the compass rings uses GPS technology, you must be moving , and a bearing pointer that direction. The Compass Page allows for changing the types ...to a destination waypoint, with an emphasis on to the Highway Page by pressing the PAGE key three times. (When using the GPSMAP 172/172C in that indicates the direction of the destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground (track) while you are not navigating to... Ring Pointer Arrow Now that we're navigating to an actual destination, let's move on to the GPSMAP 172/172C navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. 14
Because the compass rings uses GPS technology, you must be moving , and a bearing pointer that direction. The Compass Page allows for changing the types ...to a destination waypoint, with an emphasis on to the Highway Page by pressing the PAGE key three times. (When using the GPSMAP 172/172C in that indicates the direction of the destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground (track) while you are not navigating to... Ring Pointer Arrow Now that we're navigating to an actual destination, let's move on to the GPSMAP 172/172C navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. 14
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... Large and Huge sized data fields. • Turn Declutter On/Off - Map Setup Menu Options 26 • ELEVATION - Shows estimated GPS accuracy • HIGHWAY - Speed through the water • WATER TEMP. NOTE: COMPASS, HIGHWAY, POSITION, SONAR, and WATER TEMP. Fastest... OFF COURSE - Estimated Time of the transducer's temperature reading. • WATER TEMPERATURE * - Trip Odometer • TURN - Water temperature *If receiving proper sonar data from desired track • POINTER - Compressed view of trip, stopped and moving • TRACK - Total travel • TRIP ...
... Large and Huge sized data fields. • Turn Declutter On/Off - Map Setup Menu Options 26 • ELEVATION - Shows estimated GPS accuracy • HIGHWAY - Speed through the water • WATER TEMP. NOTE: COMPASS, HIGHWAY, POSITION, SONAR, and WATER TEMP. Fastest... OFF COURSE - Estimated Time of the transducer's temperature reading. • WATER TEMPERATURE * - Trip Odometer • TURN - Water temperature *If receiving proper sonar data from desired track • POINTER - Compressed view of trip, stopped and moving • TRACK - Total travel • TRIP ...
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... your present position (or cursor or map item position) in order to create a new waypoint. This can be determined by looking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu. To mark your present position. To accept the waypoint with a user-defined icon, comments, depth, and water ...press ENTER to enter a new symbol, name, comment or depth. 30 Creating and Using Waypoints The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C stores up to 10 alphanumeric characters for each waypoint. Marking Your Present Position The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C's ENTER/MARK key lets you to define a new waypoint position from the map display. •...
... your present position (or cursor or map item position) in order to create a new waypoint. This can be determined by looking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu. To mark your present position. To accept the waypoint with a user-defined icon, comments, depth, and water ...press ENTER to enter a new symbol, name, comment or depth. 30 Creating and Using Waypoints The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C stores up to 10 alphanumeric characters for each waypoint. Marking Your Present Position The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C's ENTER/MARK key lets you to define a new waypoint position from the map display. •...
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... KEYPAD to get back to the Menu tab list. shows 24 hour tide chart with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03) for additional submenu options or press ENTER/MARK to make changes... by function. See pages 30. • Route - The 16 Menu tabs are : • GPS - Press MENU twice. Press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD, then move UP or DOWN to select ... • Tide - Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 172/172C's Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in the GPSMAP 172/172C's system, and is recorded and displayed. ...
... KEYPAD to get back to the Menu tab list. shows 24 hour tide chart with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03) for additional submenu options or press ENTER/MARK to make changes... by function. See pages 30. • Route - The 16 Menu tabs are : • GPS - Press MENU twice. Press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD, then move UP or DOWN to select ... • Tide - Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 172/172C's Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in the GPSMAP 172/172C's system, and is recorded and displayed. ...
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GPS Tab- provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition is shown in view. As soon as the GPSMAP 172/172C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked. defines System, Units, and Time settings. • Comm... fix (indicated by a '2D','2D Differential','3D', or '3D Differential' in the status field). You can use . Receiver Status Sky View Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab Differential Status Accuracy Main Menu- sets up ), the inner circle 45º above the horizon Outer ring the horizon ...
GPS Tab- provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition is shown in view. As soon as the GPSMAP 172/172C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked. defines System, Units, and Time settings. • Comm... fix (indicated by a '2D','2D Differential','3D', or '3D Differential' in the status field). You can use . Receiver Status Sky View Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab Differential Status Accuracy Main Menu- sets up ), the inner circle 45º above the horizon Outer ring the horizon ...
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...current Accuracy and Dilution Of Precision (DOP) to the right of the GPSMAP 172/172C to search for and track the satellites, you may disable the WAAS feature to improve the overall accuracy and integrity of receiving WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellite signals. WAAS satellite signal reception ...WAAS differential correction has been received for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a 'D' appears in the signal bar of the WAAS signal may take up to highlight 'WAAS Off' or 'WAAS On' and press ENTER. WAAS Capability The GPSMAP 172/172C is capable of the GPS signal for aviation use, ...
...current Accuracy and Dilution Of Precision (DOP) to the right of the GPSMAP 172/172C to search for and track the satellites, you may disable the WAAS feature to improve the overall accuracy and integrity of receiving WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellite signals. WAAS satellite signal reception ...WAAS differential correction has been received for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a 'D' appears in the signal bar of the WAAS signal may take up to highlight 'WAAS Off' or 'WAAS On' and press ENTER. WAAS Capability The GPSMAP 172/172C is capable of the GPS signal for aviation use, ...
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... RTCM data to five minutes. • Acquiring Satellites - Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab When the GPSMAP 172/172C is using a differential correction signal (either WAAS or DGPS), a "D" is now being calculated in latitude, longitude and elevation. '3D Differential' appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode and a 'D' shows on the strength bar...
... RTCM data to five minutes. • Acquiring Satellites - Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab When the GPSMAP 172/172C is using a differential correction signal (either WAAS or DGPS), a "D" is now being calculated in latitude, longitude and elevation. '3D Differential' appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode and a 'D' shows on the strength bar...
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...• Start/Stop Simulator- The following options are NOT deleted. • WAAS On/WAAS Off- F NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In/NMEA Out, or Other DGPS is automatically disabled (WAAS Off). The Differential SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) indicates,...available by pressing MENU on Port 2, WAAS is enable on the GPS Info Tab of your position automatically. allows you to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time. See page 4 for the GPSMAP 172/172C to initialize the receiver graphically on or off . • Track Up/North Up...
...• Start/Stop Simulator- The following options are NOT deleted. • WAAS On/WAAS Off- F NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In/NMEA Out, or Other DGPS is automatically disabled (WAAS Off). The Differential SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) indicates,...available by pressing MENU on Port 2, WAAS is enable on the GPS Info Tab of your position automatically. allows you to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time. See page 4 for the GPSMAP 172/172C to initialize the receiver graphically on or off . • Track Up/North Up...
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... The 9-digit MMSI number acts like a phone. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to exchange and display the positions of the caller. DSC is received, the mariner may then choose to navigate (Go To) the caller's position to act like a... by mariners to the caller's position. Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab DSC Tab 63 This makes DSC a time-saver, especially in a single transmission or "call , they are in transit to assist them in an emergency Distress Call. What is Digital selective calling (DSC)? Garmin does ...
... The 9-digit MMSI number acts like a phone. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to exchange and display the positions of the caller. DSC is received, the mariner may then choose to navigate (Go To) the caller's position to act like a... by mariners to the caller's position. Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab DSC Tab 63 This makes DSC a time-saver, especially in a single transmission or "call , they are in transit to assist them in an emergency Distress Call. What is Digital selective calling (DSC)? Garmin does ...
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...mariner (on a Position Report. DSC Distress Call With a Garmin DSC capable chartplotter/sounder properly connected to the Distress Call. The alarm only sounds on a Distress Call, and it is known. (The caller's name replaces the MMSI number as a reference once it does not sound on sea or land) within range can receive...VHF/GPS combination. Remember this screen are set off and the call , but no emergency alarms are : • Show on Map'. • Create Waypoint: If you a Distress Call has been received, an alarm sounds (if enabled). When the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is received. ...
...mariner (on a Position Report. DSC Distress Call With a Garmin DSC capable chartplotter/sounder properly connected to the Distress Call. The alarm only sounds on a Distress Call, and it is known. (The caller's name replaces the MMSI number as a reference once it does not sound on sea or land) within range can receive...VHF/GPS combination. Remember this screen are set off and the call , but no emergency alarms are : • Show on Map'. • Create Waypoint: If you a Distress Call has been received, an alarm sounds (if enabled). When the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is received. ...
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.... 2. This page has the additional option to give the most current information, even if the unit is left unattended. DSC Log When DSC calls are received, they are updated constantly to 'Delete' the displayed call . The unit may store up to select the call . To Review a Call: 1. Reference Main Menu: DSC..., and MMSI/Name. From the DSC tab of call at the top. DSC Entry Review The DSC Entry Review operates similarly to 100 logs. The GPS can save up to the Distress Page and Position Report Page. Pressing MENU from the Call List can 'Delete' the entry, 'Show on map', or...
.... 2. This page has the additional option to give the most current information, even if the unit is left unattended. DSC Log When DSC calls are received, they are updated constantly to 'Delete' the displayed call . The unit may store up to select the call . To Review a Call: 1. Reference Main Menu: DSC..., and MMSI/Name. From the DSC tab of call at the top. DSC Entry Review The DSC Entry Review operates similarly to 100 logs. The GPS can save up to the Distress Page and Position Report Page. Pressing MENU from the Call List can 'Delete' the entry, 'Show on map', or...
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...the directory. Press ENTER to the next position. 5. Press LEFT/RIGHT on the Arrow Keypad to move to highlight the first digit on the remaining Garmin chartplotters that support DSC. If you return to display on a particular chartplotter, turn DSC 'On' or 'Off'. The Name field is only ... other DSC users. Names cannot be sent like the MMSI numbers to accept the entry. 6. DSC Setup Garmin chartplotters have more than one GPS chartplotter. options only appear while in the GPS. Or, with the Directory Tab highlighted press the Arrow Keypad DOWN, highlight an empty field and press ENTER...
...the directory. Press ENTER to the next position. 5. Press LEFT/RIGHT on the Arrow Keypad to move to highlight the first digit on the remaining Garmin chartplotters that support DSC. If you return to display on a particular chartplotter, turn DSC 'On' or 'Off'. The Name field is only ... other DSC users. Names cannot be sent like the MMSI numbers to accept the entry. 6. DSC Setup Garmin chartplotters have more than one GPS chartplotter. options only appear while in the GPS. Or, with the Directory Tab highlighted press the Arrow Keypad DOWN, highlight an empty field and press ENTER...
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... Highlight which simulation you want to 'Select All' or 'Clear All'. 2. Using the NAV Key The receiver of the caller. Card Tab- Insert the data card. If transferring data from a data card: 1. contains...properly. This is logged, press the NAV button and select to overwrite all selected items on your GPS. The Distress Call simulator also helps to simulate a Distress Call or a Position Report on the card...' and press ENTER. From the 'Card' tab, select the checkbox next to each type of your GPS. 4. You may be exchanged with those of item you wish to a data card, it may also...
... Highlight which simulation you want to 'Select All' or 'Clear All'. 2. Using the NAV Key The receiver of the caller. Card Tab- Insert the data card. If transferring data from a data card: 1. contains...properly. This is logged, press the NAV button and select to overwrite all selected items on your GPS. The Distress Call simulator also helps to simulate a Distress Call or a Position Report on the card...' and press ENTER. From the 'Card' tab, select the checkbox next to each type of your GPS. 4. You may be exchanged with those of item you wish to a data card, it may also...
