Important Safety and Product Information
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.... Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any purpose requiring precise measurement of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of map data in this product. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH...
.... Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any purpose requiring precise measurement of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of map data in this product. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH...
Installation Instructions
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... Support. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in Taiwan To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Test the installation (page 9). B Printed in each section. Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. Use this matrix to a NMEA 2000 network...
... Support. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in Taiwan To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Test the installation (page 9). B Printed in each section. Connect the chartplotter to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. Use this matrix to a NMEA 2000 network...
Installation Instructions
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... cut the transducer cable, because this can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Refer to higher-voltage power sources. Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a transducer. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For information on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to determine the polarity of the System Specifications on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat...
... cut the transducer cable, because this can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. or Garmin CANet-compatible device, see page 8. Refer to higher-voltage power sources. Use a test light or voltmeter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a transducer. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For information on connecting to a NMEA 2000 network with a wiring harness that connects the chartplotter to power and to determine the polarity of the System Specifications on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat...
Installation Instructions
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... Tx/A +) wire on your NMEA 0183 device for more information. Set the serial port(s) on the wiring harness of the System Specifications on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for wire identification. 2. The alarm does not need to be attached together or on page 10 for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). The maximum current is...
... Tx/A +) wire on your NMEA 0183 device for more information. Set the serial port(s) on the wiring harness of the System Specifications on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for wire identification. 2. The alarm does not need to be attached together or on page 10 for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). The maximum current is...
Installation Instructions
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.... 4. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is at greater risk of the sonar. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 ×...
.... 4. If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it was lost or the bottom return is at greater risk of the sonar. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. GPSMAP 520/521/530/531/540/541/550/551 (s): 5.0 in . Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 ×...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... 3. From the Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. Select Back to save the new location. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide Select Navigate To. 5. To stop navigating: From the navigation chart, press MENU, and select Stop Navigating. Select Create Waypoint. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. To move the waypoint on the Navigation chart and press SELECT. 2. Select Review > Delete (The Review button is...
.... 3. From the Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. Select Back to save the new location. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide Select Navigate To. 5. To stop navigating: From the navigation chart, press MENU, and select Stop Navigating. Select Create Waypoint. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. To move the waypoint on the Navigation chart and press SELECT. 2. Select Review > Delete (The Review button is...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the Home screen. Select the route to edit the route, delete the route, or navigate to mark a waypoint. You can view the distance and bearing from your present location: 1. or its subsidiaries May 2009 190-01074-01 Rev. To turn , or to begin navigating the route. Press left on the track log: From any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Active Tracks > Clear Active Track. Day Mode Night Mode Using the Keypad POWER/BACKLIGHT...
... the Home screen. Select the route to edit the route, delete the route, or navigate to mark a waypoint. You can view the distance and bearing from your present location: 1. or its subsidiaries May 2009 190-01074-01 Rev. To turn , or to begin navigating the route. Press left on the track log: From any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Active Tracks > Clear Active Track. Day Mode Night Mode Using the Keypad POWER/BACKLIGHT...
Owner's Manual
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... 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You may need this information to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Use SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to purchase additional map data information. Select Yes to restore all settings information you to cancel. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter...
... 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You may need this information to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Use SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to purchase additional map data information. Select Yes to restore all settings information you to cancel. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter...
Owner's Manual
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... data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line. • The Sailing data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line and you are not navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line. • The Sailing data bar displays Wind VMG when the Route Leg data bar is on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts • Fishing-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data...
... data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line. • The Sailing data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line and you are not navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line. • The Sailing data bar displays Wind VMG when the Route Leg data bar is on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts • Fishing-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data...
Owner's Manual
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... to delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. Use the Rocker to enter the MMSI number of the vessel. Note: To view information about other boats from the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. If a second call is monitoring. See page 23. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Select Options to sort calls by name, type, MMSI, distance from your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. From the Home screen...
... to delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. Use the Rocker to enter the MMSI number of the vessel. Note: To view information about other boats from the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. If a second call is monitoring. See page 23. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Select Options to sort calls by name, type, MMSI, distance from your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. From the Home screen...
Owner's Manual
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... Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. Changing the System Language To change navigation preferences, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Route Labels-for saved routes, this determines whether route turns are using . Select Wind or Fuel Economy to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from 30 minutes to 24 hours) used to set to the next leg. The position format should match the map or chart that you are indicated by number (Turn 1, Turn...
... Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. Changing the System Language To change navigation preferences, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Route Labels-for saved routes, this determines whether route turns are using . Select Wind or Fuel Economy to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from 30 minutes to 24 hours) used to set to the next leg. The position format should match the map or chart that you are indicated by number (Turn 1, Turn...
Owner's Manual
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... Settings To change the communications settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Nearest. 8. To enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences: 1. NMEA 2000 Setup NOTE: The GPSMAP 431/431s and GPSMAP 531/531s are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • NMEA High Speed-supports the input or output...
... Settings To change the communications settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Nearest. 8. To enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences: 1. NMEA 2000 Setup NOTE: The GPSMAP 431/431s and GPSMAP 531/531s are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • NMEA High Speed-supports the input or output...
Owner's Manual
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... or below the specified temperature. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for the depth of water. You can configure your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the boat. If the transducer is installed at the water line, measure the distance from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Enter a positive number to the keel...
... or below the specified temperature. Configuring My Boat To configure settings for the depth of water. You can configure your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the boat. If the transducer is installed at the water line, measure the distance from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Enter a positive number to the keel...
Owner's Manual
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... same boat, it on the Navigation chart at the position sent with the call report. The DSC list shows the most -recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you receive a DSC distress call from the chartplotter. When you have entered. Select Create Waypoint to call . 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Adding a DSC Contact You can contain up an individual routine call with the radio to set a waypoint at the time the DSC...
... same boat, it on the Navigation chart at the position sent with the call report. The DSC list shows the most -recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you receive a DSC distress call from the chartplotter. When you have entered. Select Create Waypoint to call . 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Adding a DSC Contact You can contain up an individual routine call with the radio to set a waypoint at the time the DSC...
Owner's Manual
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... received is tracking the position of position reports: 1. For information on placing distress calls from your radio, your Garmin chartplotter displays the Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to the network, your Garmin VHF Radio Owner's Manual. If you can track vessels that send position reports. If your Garmin radio, • Select Call with Radio to set a waypoint at least three seconds to show or hide the trail line for at the position...
... received is tracking the position of position reports: 1. For information on placing distress calls from your radio, your Garmin chartplotter displays the Position Tracking When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to the network, your Garmin VHF Radio Owner's Manual. If you can track vessels that send position reports. If your Garmin radio, • Select Call with Radio to set a waypoint at least three seconds to show or hide the trail line for at the position...
Owner's Manual
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... the Navigation Chart If you have your chartplotter, you can use the chartplotter interface to Go To or Route To the location sent with your call. 66 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To set up an individual routine call . To show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for each reported position, a black line indicating the path of the trail line for a vessel: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels > DSC...
... the Navigation Chart If you have your chartplotter, you can use the chartplotter interface to Go To or Route To the location sent with your call. 66 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To set up an individual routine call . To show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for each reported position, a black line indicating the path of the trail line for a vessel: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels > DSC...
Owner's Manual
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... The unit uses an on the data card is not unlocked for the unit. AIS: Dangerous Target-shows the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the specified distance range. Arrival At [Waypoint Name]-you to acknowledge the message. Battery Alarm-battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in order to provide a valid speed. Battery Voltage Is Too High-too much input voltage-the unit shuts off . Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Contact your unit contains data copy protection. Can't Read Voltages That...
... The unit uses an on the data card is not unlocked for the unit. AIS: Dangerous Target-shows the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the specified distance range. Arrival At [Waypoint Name]-you to acknowledge the message. Battery Alarm-battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in order to provide a valid speed. Battery Voltage Is Too High-too much input voltage-the unit shuts off . Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Contact your unit contains data copy protection. Can't Read Voltages That...
Owner's Manual
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... or Garmin Product Support to transfer user data without deleting old data to clear the track log and turn track recording on , reconnect and cycle power. Transducer Disconnected, Sonar Turned Off-there is not a transducer attached, there is not detected. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to have the unit serviced. Sonar Service Incompatible-the external sonar device you were connected to safe depth settings-the auto-guidance route was disconnected. Transfer Complete-the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to needs a software update.
... or Garmin Product Support to transfer user data without deleting old data to clear the track log and turn track recording on , reconnect and cycle power. Transducer Disconnected, Sonar Turned Off-there is not a transducer attached, there is not detected. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to have the unit serviced. Sonar Service Incompatible-the external sonar device you were connected to safe depth settings-the auto-guidance route was disconnected. Transfer Complete-the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to needs a software update.
Owner's Manual
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.../Display 48 BlueChart g2 Vision using 34-38 bottom lock 61 buttons 5 C Calibrate Water Speed 55 celestial information 43 Chart/Sonar screen using 22 Chart Borders 14 chart data 10 charts detail 13 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 82 Clear User Data 44 close hauled wind gauge 42 collision alarm 26 colors, hazard 17 Color Scheme 61 Communications 51 Compass 36 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 30 course up data 46 backlight, adjusting...
.../Display 48 BlueChart g2 Vision using 34-38 bottom lock 61 buttons 5 C Calibrate Water Speed 55 celestial information 43 Chart/Sonar screen using 22 Chart Borders 14 chart data 10 charts detail 13 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 82 Clear User Data 44 close hauled wind gauge 42 collision alarm 26 colors, hazard 17 Color Scheme 61 Communications 51 Compass 36 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 30 course up data 46 backlight, adjusting...
Owner's Manual
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... Port setup 51 Service Points 12 settings alarms 52 chart 12 collision alarm 26 communications 51 fish eye 3D 18 initializing 3 language 49 navigation preferences 49 system 48 units of measure 48 Shoreline Distance 50 simulator 48 mode 5 Skyview 48 software license agreement 84 software version 48 sonar advanced settings 61 cone 18 full screen 57 scroll speed 60 setting up 60-61 setup 60 specifications 78 split frequency 58 split zoom 58 temperature log...
... Port setup 51 Service Points 12 settings alarms 52 chart 12 collision alarm 26 communications 51 fish eye 3D 18 initializing 3 language 49 navigation preferences 49 system 48 units of measure 48 Shoreline Distance 50 simulator 48 mode 5 Skyview 48 software license agreement 84 software version 48 sonar advanced settings 61 cone 18 full screen 57 scroll speed 60 setting up 60-61 setup 60 specifications 78 split frequency 58 split zoom 58 temperature log...