Installation Instructions
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... installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊ ➊...; Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP...
... installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊ ➊...; Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP...
Installation Instructions
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...brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: ... -15ºC to eliminate the degradation. 4. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel ...
...brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: ... -15ºC to eliminate the degradation. 4. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... turns. Map pointer As you move the map pointer, you pan past the edge of the first turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. ... See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in another location: 1. A Printed in Taiwan Select MENU to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. The bar under the number represents that distance on the Rocker to highlight your manual setting. POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU ...
... turns. Map pointer As you move the map pointer, you pan past the edge of the first turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. ... See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in another location: 1. A Printed in Taiwan Select MENU to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. The bar under the number represents that distance on the Rocker to highlight your manual setting. POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU ...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 430/430s GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME ... that you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the ...
Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 430/430s GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME ... that you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the ...
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS... Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 ...
...Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS... Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 ...
Owner's Manual
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Unit Overview Getting Started GPSMAP 536/546 NMEA 2000 Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 531 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 546 shown
Unit Overview Getting Started GPSMAP 536/546 NMEA 2000 Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 531 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 546 shown
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started NMEA 2000® XM antenna with audio adapter External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 530/535/540/545 External GPS antenna GXM 31 antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 441/541 GPSMAP 430x/440x GPSMAP 430/431/440 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Getting Started NMEA 2000® XM antenna with audio adapter External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 530/535/540/545 External GPS antenna GXM 31 antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 441/541 GPSMAP 430x/440x GPSMAP 430/431/440 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... and hold to mark a waypoint at the top of the sonar. MARK-Press to turn on or off. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press to adjust the range of the Home screen are green... scroll the map, or to page up or down on a chart. RANGE (-/+)-Press to zoom in or out on a chart, to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... and hold to mark a waypoint at the top of the sonar. MARK-Press to turn on or off. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press to adjust the range of the Home screen are green... scroll the map, or to page up or down on a chart. RANGE (-/+)-Press to zoom in or out on a chart, to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...map data information. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as... the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To turn on the lower-right corner of actual satellite ... Select Setup to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This...
...map data information. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as... the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To turn on the lower-right corner of actual satellite ... Select Setup to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This...
Owner's Manual
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...about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Select Auto to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to an external AIS... (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 55). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to a destination. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. GPSMAP...
...about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Select Auto to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to an external AIS... (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 55). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to a destination. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. GPSMAP...
Owner's Manual
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Select the type of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels. 22 Lost AIS ... screen: 1. Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of approach to area traffic.
Select the type of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels. 22 Lost AIS ... screen: 1. Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of approach to area traffic.
Owner's Manual
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... AIS vessel. 4. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. Using Charts Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that appears using a trail, or turn the trail...of the track that is reported about AIS-activated vessels. • Proj. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. Select AIS Vessel. 2. Heading-allows you to select ...
... AIS vessel. 4. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. Using Charts Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that appears using a trail, or turn the trail...of the track that is reported about AIS-activated vessels. • Proj. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. Select AIS Vessel. 2. Heading-allows you to select ...
Owner's Manual
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...Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. • Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater 3D view that visually represents the sea floor according to the information on the chart. • Fishing Charts-provides a view of the chart with a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of your unit. GPSMAP...the SD card to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features: • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from above and behind the boat for a realistic view of the land and water on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units. Using BlueChart g2 ...
...Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. • Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater 3D view that visually represents the sea floor according to the information on the chart. • Fishing Charts-provides a view of the chart with a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of your unit. GPSMAP...the SD card to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features: • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from above and behind the boat for a realistic view of the land and water on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units. Using BlueChart g2 ...
Owner's Manual
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... customize the number of fields shown and the type of numerical information. Press MENU and select Configure. 34 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can view and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. To customize the Numbers screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 2. You...
... customize the number of fields shown and the type of numerical information. Press MENU and select Configure. 34 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can view and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. To customize the Numbers screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 2. You...
Owner's Manual
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... Show Report to specify the total fuel in your tanks. • Fuel Economy-select either GPS Speed or Water Speed (using data from a speed wheel) for the fuel economy calculation....estimate of the total fuel is shown. Select Change Date > Manual to view Tidestation information. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: You must use a BlueChart g2 Vision card to view Tidestation...Viewing Current Information Use the Current Prediction screen to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS™ 10. Viewing Tide-station Information Note: You must use a BlueChart g2 ...
... Show Report to specify the total fuel in your tanks. • Fuel Economy-select either GPS Speed or Water Speed (using data from a speed wheel) for the fuel economy calculation....estimate of the total fuel is shown. Select Change Date > Manual to view Tidestation information. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: You must use a BlueChart g2 Vision card to view Tidestation...Viewing Current Information Use the Current Prediction screen to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS™ 10. Viewing Tide-station Information Note: You must use a BlueChart g2 ...
Owner's Manual
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A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to individually define units of measure at the same time: Statute (mh, ft, ºF), Metric (... depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. 41 WAAS/EGNOS can provide more-accurate GPS position information. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter (in Europe) on whenever power is applied...
A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to individually define units of measure at the same time: Statute (mh, ft, ºF), Metric (... depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. 41 WAAS/EGNOS can provide more-accurate GPS position information. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter (in Europe) on whenever power is applied...
Owner's Manual
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...; Safe Depth-set the minimum height (chart height datum) of a bridge that your boat can assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Dock your boat or drop anchor. 2. From the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto... Guidance > Shoreline Dist. > Normal. 3. Proceed to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the shore: Nearest, Near, Normal, Far, or Farthest. To set the safe distance for wind numbers and fuel economy. Select Navigate To > ...
...; Safe Depth-set the minimum height (chart height datum) of a bridge that your boat can assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Dock your boat or drop anchor. 2. From the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto... Guidance > Shoreline Dist. > Normal. 3. Proceed to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the shore: Nearest, Near, Normal, Far, or Farthest. To set the safe distance for wind numbers and fuel economy. Select Navigate To > ...
Owner's Manual
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Clock-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Setting System Alarms To set a system... the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > System. Use the Rocker to work. The unit must be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • Change Time/Change Distance-if you have Activation set to Distance, select Change Distance to...
Clock-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Setting System Alarms To set a system... the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > System. Use the Rocker to work. The unit must be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • Change Time/Change Distance-if you have Activation set to Distance, select Change Distance to...
Owner's Manual
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The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from the radio. If your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to..., the radio displays the Distress Call page to your Garmin VHF radio. Quickly set up and send individual routine call . NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 When you to ...
The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from the radio. If your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to..., the radio displays the Distress Call page to your Garmin VHF radio. Quickly set up and send individual routine call . NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 When you to ...
Owner's Manual
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... acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky.) GPSMAP 430/430s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 530/540s GPSMAP 535/545s Warm:* Approximately 15 seconds Cold:** Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s Warm:* Approximately 1 second Cold:** Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Warm:* Approximately 15... has moved by more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it was turned off, or it has been turned off for more than 2 weeks. GPS Accuracy: Position:
... acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky.) GPSMAP 430/430s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 530/540s GPSMAP 535/545s Warm:* Approximately 15 seconds Cold:** Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s Warm:* Approximately 1 second Cold:** Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Warm:* Approximately 15... has moved by more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it was turned off, or it has been turned off for more than 2 weeks. GPS Accuracy: Position: