Installation Instructions
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...-02 Rev. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Connect the cables to the following instructions. Before installing your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. B Printed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different...
...-02 Rev. Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Connect the cables to the following instructions. Before installing your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page 2). 2. notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. B Printed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different...
Installation Instructions
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... Garmin CANet devices. For information on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Use a test light or voltmeter to the Power section of the harness. • Do not cut the transducer cable, because this can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. Refer to determine the polarity of the chartplotter. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. Connecting the Wiring Harness to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter...
... Garmin CANet devices. For information on the diagram.) 3 A fuse Boat ground + - Use a test light or voltmeter to the Power section of the harness. • Do not cut the transducer cable, because this can damage the chartplotter and void the warranty. Refer to determine the polarity of the chartplotter. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. Connecting the Wiring Harness to the negative voltage terminal. - 4. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter...
Installation Instructions
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... a DSC or AIS device. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Set the serial port(s) on the chartplotter to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for wire identification. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - Refer to the wiring diagram of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - The alarm circuit switches to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). The...
... a DSC or AIS device. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Set the serial port(s) on the chartplotter to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for wire identification. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - Refer to the wiring diagram of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - The alarm circuit switches to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). The...
Installation Instructions
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...; 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 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on the back of the water. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to help identify the connectors on your boat in the water to...
...; 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 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on the back of the water. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to help identify the connectors on your boat in the water to...
Installation Instructions
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... adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. Return the boat to be working properly, gradually increase the speed of the boat while observing the operation of the transducer, make the adjustments in . Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . If the sonar signal...
... adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. Return the boat to be working properly, gradually increase the speed of the boat while observing the operation of the transducer, make the adjustments in . Range: From 5ºF to 131ºF (from -15ºC to IEC 529 IPX7 standards. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . If the sonar signal...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... 4. Create a Waypoint Editing or Deleting a Waypoint To edit an existing waypoint: 1. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to use the map pointer ( ) to highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the screen to edit > Move. 4. To create a new waypoint: 1. Select Create Waypoint. 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 Review > Delete (The Review button...
.... 4. Create a Waypoint Editing or Deleting a Waypoint To edit an existing waypoint: 1. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to use the map pointer ( ) to highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the screen to edit > Move. 4. To create a new waypoint: 1. Select Create Waypoint. 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 Review > Delete (The Review button...
Quick Reference Guide
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... distance and bearing from your destination. 4. To clear the active track: From any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at which you can edit the route name or use the map pointer ( ) to start the new route. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the route and press SELECT. 4. Adjusting the Display Settings...
... distance and bearing from your destination. 4. To clear the active track: From any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at which you can edit the route name or use the map pointer ( ) to start the new route. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the route and press SELECT. 4. Adjusting the Display Settings...
Owner's Manual
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... ports, harbors, marinas and other points of the unit. The SD card slot is located on Simulator mode: 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Select Setup to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Select Yes to restore all settings information you to set speed, track control, and position. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator...
... ports, harbors, marinas and other points of the unit. The SD card slot is located on Simulator mode: 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Select Setup to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Select Yes to restore all settings information you to set speed, track control, and position. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator...
Owner's Manual
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... connected to denote map features that shows the bearing to the desired course appears while navigating. Understanding Chart Data Charts for USA and international charts. Using Charts • Fishing-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with deep water represented in the data bars. An indicator that follow the standards for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision use graphic symbols to a wind sensor) turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind...
... connected to denote map features that shows the bearing to the desired course appears while navigating. Understanding Chart Data Charts for USA and international charts. Using Charts • Fishing-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with deep water represented in the data bars. An indicator that follow the standards for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision use graphic symbols to a wind sensor) turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind...
Owner's Manual
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... most out of current-station information Where To? (page 43). • Auto Guidance-uses the chart data and specified boat safe depth to determine the best course to your unit. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is installed on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. NOTE: Autopilot can only use the SD card on your computer for a three-dimensional navigation aid (page 16). BlueChart g2 Vision data cards are prompted...
... most out of current-station information Where To? (page 43). • Auto Guidance-uses the chart data and specified boat safe depth to determine the best course to your unit. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is installed on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. NOTE: Autopilot can only use the SD card on your computer for a three-dimensional navigation aid (page 16). BlueChart g2 Vision data cards are prompted...
Owner's Manual
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... unit must be connected to enter the name of the vessel. AIS List-view information about other boats from the same boat, it replaces the first call is monitoring. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 The DSC List shows the most recent calls. See page 23. Insert the SD card into your unit is received from the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. Select Add Contact. 2. To restore backup data...
... unit must be connected to enter the name of the vessel. AIS List-view information about other boats from the same boat, it replaces the first call is monitoring. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 The DSC List shows the most recent calls. See page 23. Insert the SD card into your unit is received from the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. Select Add Contact. 2. To restore backup data...
Owner's Manual
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Position Format-change the coordinate style in a route that you transition to 24 hours) used for wind numbers and fuel economy. Time-set the time options. • Time Format-select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone-set to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation. The auto setting automatically turns daylight saving time on or off, depending on the time of turns is hidden. The trend is displayed on the...
Position Format-change the coordinate style in a route that you transition to 24 hours) used for wind numbers and fuel economy. Time-set the time options. • Time Format-select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone-set to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation. The auto setting automatically turns daylight saving time on or off, depending on the time of turns is hidden. The trend is displayed on the...
Owner's Manual
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... AIS receivers. If you 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 of standard 0183 data for transmission of the Auto Guidance line. Select the NMEA 0183 output sentence to the default setting. Select a setting (Sounder, Route, System, or Garmin). 3. Serial Port 2-configures the input/output format for serial port...
... AIS receivers. If you 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 of standard 0183 data for transmission of the Auto Guidance line. Select the NMEA 0183 output sentence to the default setting. Select a setting (Sounder, Route, System, or Garmin). 3. Serial Port 2-configures the input/output format for serial port...
Owner's Manual
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... transducer location to the keel of the boat. NOTE: To receive fuel-level information, your boat, from the transducer to view weather information (page 68). 1. If you select On, use the Rocker to offset for large fish only. Enter a positive number to indicate the fuel level at the bottom of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS...
... transducer location to the keel of the boat. NOTE: To receive fuel-level information, your boat, from the transducer to view weather information (page 68). 1. If you select On, use the Rocker to offset for large fish only. Enter a positive number to indicate the fuel level at the bottom of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS...
Owner's Manual
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... calls to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. From a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. Select Create Waypoint to set up to 100 entries. When you when your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to edit the vessel name and add a comment. See page 66 for the vessel, and select Trail Line to change the line color. Receiving Distress Calls If your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call...
... calls to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. From a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. Select Create Waypoint to set up to 100 entries. When you when your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to edit the vessel name and add a comment. See page 66 for the vessel, and select Trail Line to change the line color. Receiving Distress Calls If your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call...
Owner's Manual
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... information on activating navigation to a man-overboard location, see your Garmin VHF Radio Owner's Manual. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 65 Using Digital Selective Calling Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible radio and you initiate a man-overboard DSC distress call . To view a list of the vessel, select Trail to show or hide the trail line for at the position sent with the radio...
... information on activating navigation to a man-overboard location, see your Garmin VHF Radio Owner's Manual. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 65 Using Digital Selective Calling Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible radio and you initiate a man-overboard DSC distress call . To view a list of the vessel, select Trail to show or hide the trail line for at the position sent with the radio...
Owner's Manual
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... you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000 compatible radio, you have your chartplotter configured to show or hide the trail line for tracked vessels: 1. To turn trails off for a specific vessel that is sending position reports: 1. To show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for tracked vessels are displayed. To change the symbol and color of hours to edit the line color. Select Trail. From a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC Trails. 2. From a chart screen, press MENU...
... you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000 compatible radio, you have your chartplotter configured to show or hide the trail line for tracked vessels: 1. To turn trails off for a specific vessel that is sending position reports: 1. To show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for tracked vessels are displayed. To change the symbol and color of hours to edit the line color. Select Trail. From a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC Trails. 2. From a chart screen, press MENU...
Owner's Manual
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... track recording mode is not detected. Transfer Complete-the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to needs a software update. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 81 Route Waypoint Memory Full-no additional route waypoints can be saved. Shallow Water Alarm-the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached. Sonar Service Incompatible-the external sonar device you were connected to make space for some other reason. Sonar Service Lost-the external sonar device you are connected to the connected device. Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working-the speed sensor is set...
... track recording mode is not detected. Transfer Complete-the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to needs a software update. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 81 Route Waypoint Memory Full-no additional route waypoints can be saved. Shallow Water Alarm-the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached. Sonar Service Incompatible-the external sonar device you were connected to make space for some other reason. Sonar Service Lost-the external sonar device you are connected to the connected device. Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working-the speed sensor is set...
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...