Installation Instructions
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...the wiring diagram of your NMEA 0183 device. Set the serial port(s) on your NMEA 0183 device for more information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. The alarm circuit switches to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA ...or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. Refer to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be attached together or on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device...
...the wiring diagram of your NMEA 0183 device. Set the serial port(s) on your NMEA 0183 device for more information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. The alarm circuit switches to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA ...or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. Refer to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be attached together or on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device...
Installation Instructions
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... (excluding map data) throughout the life of the National Maritime Electronics Association. or its subsidiaries. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of...use and operation of this document is strictly prohibited. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. GXM™, HotFix™ and Ultrascroll™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, ...
... (excluding map data) throughout the life of the National Maritime Electronics Association. or its subsidiaries. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of...use and operation of this document is strictly prohibited. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. GXM™, HotFix™ and Ultrascroll™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, ...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... Select the route to edit the route, delete the route, or navigate to begin navigating the route. Select the route to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. To clear the active track: From any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. the current track ... From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) to select the initial location at which you select Use Chart, use the map pointer ( ) to manually adjust the backlight. To turn on the Map The Range (-/+) keys control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the top of the first...
.... Select the route to edit the route, delete the route, or navigate to begin navigating the route. Select the route to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. To clear the active track: From any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. the current track ... From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) to select the initial location at which you select Use Chart, use the map pointer ( ) to manually adjust the backlight. To turn on the Map The Range (-/+) keys control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the top of the first...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...8482;, GST™, GMI™, GRA™, GET™, GHC™, Intelliducer™, are trademarks of Garmin. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of such changes or improvements. These trademarks may be used without obligation to notify any ...unauthorized commercial distribution of the National Maritime Electronics Association. NMEA 2000® and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of this manual...
...8482;, GST™, GMI™, GRA™, GET™, GHC™, Intelliducer™, are trademarks of Garmin. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of such changes or improvements. These trademarks may be used without obligation to notify any ...unauthorized commercial distribution of the National Maritime Electronics Association. NMEA 2000® and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of this manual...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...-Compatible Display Device PGN Information NMEA 2000-Certified Display Device PGN Information All data transmitted on every available Garmin NMEA 2000-certified display device, see the owner's manual for all Garmin NMEA 2000-certified display devices. GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA...
...-Compatible Display Device PGN Information NMEA 2000-Certified Display Device PGN Information All data transmitted on every available Garmin NMEA 2000-certified display device, see the owner's manual for all Garmin NMEA 2000-certified display devices. GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...NMEA 2000 device configuration menu, select the GFS 10 device. 2. Restoring Factory Default Settings You can manually adjust the fuel-flow reading. Select Config > Factory Defaults. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 25 If the fuel-level reading on your boat, specify which engine or tank... adjustment. NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor Configuration Information Configuring Engine and Tank Information If you have a multi-engine or a multi-tank setup on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the engine RPM, change the gauge type.
...NMEA 2000 device configuration menu, select the GFS 10 device. 2. Restoring Factory Default Settings You can manually adjust the fuel-flow reading. Select Config > Factory Defaults. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 25 If the fuel-level reading on your boat, specify which engine or tank... adjustment. NMEA 2000-Certified Sensor Configuration Information Configuring Engine and Tank Information If you have a multi-engine or a multi-tank setup on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the engine RPM, change the gauge type.
Important Safety and Product Information
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...• When disposing of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace... could cause an accident or collision resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death. • NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to determine if your product has video input capability.
...• When disposing of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace... could cause an accident or collision resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death. • NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to determine if your product has video input capability.
Owner's Manual
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...No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are trademarks of such changes or improvements. Windows® is a ...registered trademark of this document is strictly prohibited. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be viewed and to...
...No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are trademarks of such changes or improvements. Windows® is a ...registered trademark of this document is strictly prohibited. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be viewed and to...
Owner's Manual
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..., if you see "select Charts > Navigation Chart," you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the...
..., if you see "select Charts > Navigation Chart," you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using the Keypad 4 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 4 Using ... 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks 28 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 30 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 30 ii GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using the Keypad 4 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 4 Using ... 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks 28 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 30 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 30 ii GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... AIS Target 65 Appendix 66 Specifications 66 Alarms and Messages 68 Capturing Screenshots 71 Caring for the Unit 71 Software License Agreement 72 Index 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... AIS Target 65 Appendix 66 Specifications 66 Alarms and Messages 68 Capturing Screenshots 71 Caring for the Unit 71 Software License Agreement 72 Index 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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...of Conformity, go to www.garmin.com/compliance. Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for product ...garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact Garmin... (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to local, state, or federal laws. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. by... or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. lamps inside this product is in a safe place. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that ...
...of Conformity, go to www.garmin.com/compliance. Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for product ...garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact Garmin... (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to local, state, or federal laws. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. by... or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. lamps inside this product is in a safe place. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that ...
Owner's Manual
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Unit Overview GPSMAP 526/556 Getting Started NMEA 2000® Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 421/451/ 521/551 Power/Data NMEA 2000® GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual External GPS antenna Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 526 shown
Unit Overview GPSMAP 526/556 Getting Started NMEA 2000® Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 421/451/ 521/551 Power/Data NMEA 2000® GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual External GPS antenna Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 526 shown
Owner's Manual
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... 5). AIS Receiver (not available if you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Home Screen Initializing Unit Settings The first time...
... 5). AIS Receiver (not available if you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Home Screen Initializing Unit Settings The first time...
Owner's Manual
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..., select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is automatically set the time zone you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. System Units-specify units for on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). Minimum Safe Depth-select the minimum safe depth for your boat specifications for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available... adjust the brightness. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left or right on track to intersect the Safe Zone around your boat (page 55). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Time Zone-set to Auto.
..., select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is automatically set the time zone you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. System Units-specify units for on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). Minimum Safe Depth-select the minimum safe depth for your boat specifications for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available... adjust the brightness. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left or right on track to intersect the Safe Zone around your boat (page 55). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Time Zone-set to Auto.
Owner's Manual
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... Rocker to switch between Day and Night mode: 1. Press and release the Power key. 2. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started To switch between modes. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to...
... Rocker to switch between Day and Night mode: 1. Press and release the Power key. 2. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started To switch between modes. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to...
Owner's Manual
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... prompts you to navigate using simulator mode, because the GPS receiver is turned off for use indoors or for your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This procedure deletes all...for practice. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of actual satellite signals. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www...
... prompts you to navigate using simulator mode, because the GPS receiver is turned off for use indoors or for your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This procedure deletes all...for practice. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of actual satellite signals. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www...
Owner's Manual
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... Series Owner's Manual Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to use a BlueChart g2 Vision ...(page 47). The SD card slot is on the lower-right corner of interest. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 40). To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in again and release it...
... Series Owner's Manual Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to use a BlueChart g2 Vision ...(page 47). The SD card slot is on the lower-right corner of interest. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 40). To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in again and release it...
Owner's Manual
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... navigation data available on the chart. Using Charts • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: If you are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your course), and provides a visual navigation aid...'s Eye charts. To access a Navigation chart, from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are using a GPSMAP 421, 521, or 526 (including "s" models), you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.
... navigation data available on the chart. Using Charts • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: If you are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your course), and provides a visual navigation aid...'s Eye charts. To access a Navigation chart, from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are using a GPSMAP 421, 521, or 526 (including "s" models), you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.