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 your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water...
...; 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 your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Testing the Optional Transducer Installation Because water...
Owner's Manual
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... iv Contact Garmin iv Device Overview 1 Front Panel 1 Rear Panel 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals ...26 Using Tracks 27 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 29 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 30 Viewing Information 30 Viewing a Compass 30 Viewing Numbers ... Viewing Other Vessels 40 Automatic Identification System 41 Configuring the Chartplotter 46 Configuring System Settings 46 Configuring Units of Measure 46...Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 59 Adding a DSC Contact 60 Viewing the ...
... iv Contact Garmin iv Device Overview 1 Front Panel 1 Rear Panel 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals ...26 Using Tracks 27 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 29 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 30 Viewing Information 30 Viewing a Compass 30 Viewing Numbers ... Viewing Other Vessels 40 Automatic Identification System 41 Configuring the Chartplotter 46 Configuring System Settings 46 Configuring Units of Measure 46...Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 59 Adding a DSC Contact 60 Viewing the ...
Owner's Manual
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... between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in full-screen mode, without numbers. Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to the desired course appears while navigating. Data Bars-show on the cruising data bar. • Fishing-turn the Depth,.... • Cruising-turn on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to choose different data to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 9 Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available ...
... between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in full-screen mode, without numbers. Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to the desired course appears while navigating. Data Bars-show on the cruising data bar. • Fishing-turn the Depth,.... • Cruising-turn on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to choose different data to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 9 Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available ...
Owner's Manual
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... (Go To, Route To, Guide To, or Follow Track), if you are connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot, you are not using HomePort. When you should ground yourself on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using the card, keep it in the original packaging for a three-dimensional navigation aid...a large metal object before handling the card to prevent damage to damage from the SD card to the card. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). determine the best course to engage the autopilot...
... (Go To, Route To, Guide To, or Follow Track), if you are connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot, you are not using HomePort. When you should ground yourself on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using the card, keep it in the original packaging for a three-dimensional navigation aid...a large metal object before handling the card to prevent damage to damage from the SD card to the card. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). determine the best course to engage the autopilot...
Owner's Manual
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... the data shown on the wind speed graph. Magnetic heading is the heading data received from a heading (or magnetic) sensor, and GPS heading data is calculated by your chartplotter GPS. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind > MENU > Heading Source. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard...on the flow of air experienced while on a stationary boat. or a wind sensor and a GPS antenna. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind > MENU > Wind Type. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 Selecting True, Apparent, or Ground Wind for both the ...
... the data shown on the wind speed graph. Magnetic heading is the heading data received from a heading (or magnetic) sensor, and GPS heading data is calculated by your chartplotter GPS. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind > MENU > Heading Source. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard...on the flow of air experienced while on a stationary boat. or a wind sensor and a GPS antenna. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind > MENU > Wind Type. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 Selecting True, Apparent, or Ground Wind for both the ...
Owner's Manual
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...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...chartplotter: 1. Use the Rocker to sort calls by name, type, MMSI, distance from the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels. The information reported for more information. When connected to the nearest approach. 40 GPSMAP... your chartplotter. 3. Select OK to delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. If a second call from the computer to your boat, or the time the call in the Garmin\UserData...
...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...chartplotter: 1. Use the Rocker to sort calls by name, type, MMSI, distance from the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels. The information reported for more information. When connected to the nearest approach. 40 GPSMAP... your chartplotter. 3. Select OK to delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. If a second call from the computer to your boat, or the time the call in the Garmin\UserData...
Owner's Manual
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...are using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to Card option is lost. • GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS (in calculating... temperature-capable transducer to set the magnetic variation value. When On is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn Auto Power On or Off. The Garmin Devices > Save to acquire satellites. • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or... data or have a built-in which a given location reading appears. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
...are using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to Card option is lost. • GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS (in calculating... temperature-capable transducer to set the magnetic variation value. When On is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn Auto Power On or Off. The Garmin Devices > Save to acquire satellites. • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or... data or have a built-in which a given location reading appears. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...for wind numbers and fuel economy. Time-specify the reference time (from the calculated GPS speed). A safe depth of turns is not allowed when using automatic guidance. &#...to Auto. • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 To ensure that the autoguidance line is automatically set... change the system language, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation. Configuring the Chartplotter Turn Transition-set the minimum depth (chart depth datum) to 24 hours) used for the Shoreline Distance...
...for wind numbers and fuel economy. Time-specify the reference time (from the calculated GPS speed). A safe depth of turns is not allowed when using automatic guidance. &#...to Auto. • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 To ensure that the autoguidance line is automatically set... change the system language, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation. Configuring the Chartplotter Turn Transition-set the minimum depth (chart depth datum) to 24 hours) used for the Shoreline Distance...
Owner's Manual
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... arrival alarm triggers on for the tank. The unit must be on time to arrival or distance to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. 50 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup > Label Devices > Change Tank Labels. 2.... alarm to sound when you have Activation set to Time, select Change Time to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Configuring the Chartplotter To label tanks as names: 1. Select Choose Names. 4. Setting Alarms You can set an alarm using the system...
... arrival alarm triggers on for the tank. The unit must be on time to arrival or distance to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. 50 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup > Label Devices > Change Tank Labels. 2.... alarm to sound when you have Activation set to Time, select Change Time to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Configuring the Chartplotter To label tanks as names: 1. Select Choose Names. 4. Setting Alarms You can set an alarm using the system...
Owner's Manual
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... radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the features that are available when you to navigate to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your Garmin VHF radio. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner...
... radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the features that are available when you to navigate to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your Garmin VHF radio. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner...
Owner's Manual
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... crimped, broken, or contacting the chassis. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Alarm Clock-... Read User Card-error reading card; Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support. Can't Read Voltages That High, Limited To ... Stop Navigation when this message appears. remove and reinsert. Contact your chartplotter. Anchor Drag Alarm-you to unit operating characteristics. Appendix Specification Model ...battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in your unit GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Battery Voltage Is Too High...
... crimped, broken, or contacting the chassis. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Alarm Clock-... Read User Card-error reading card; Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support. Can't Read Voltages That High, Limited To ... Stop Navigation when this message appears. remove and reinsert. Contact your chartplotter. Anchor Drag Alarm-you to unit operating characteristics. Appendix Specification Model ...battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in your unit GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Battery Voltage Is Too High...
