Owner's Manual
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...Menu, navigating a route, and using the pages. If any question about each page in detail. The Introduction section contains the Table of the manual for your unit. The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Sounder ...GPSMAP 392/398/492/498, review the installation instructions listed in death or serious injury. Before you have any pieces are missing, contact your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a professional installer. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. About This Manual To get the most out of Garmin GPS...
...Menu, navigating a route, and using the pages. If any question about each page in detail. The Introduction section contains the Table of the manual for your unit. The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Sounder ...GPSMAP 392/398/492/498, review the installation instructions listed in death or serious injury. Before you have any pieces are missing, contact your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a professional installer. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. About This Manual To get the most out of Garmin GPS...
Owner's Manual
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... GPS Antenna..... 87 Mounting the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 88 Installing the Transducer 90 Connecting the Power/Data Cable 92 Interfacing 93 Installing and Removing Data Cards 94 Satellite Information 95 INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS What is WAAS/EGNOS 96 What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI 97 How ARE MMSI assignments obtained 97 Navigation...
... GPS Antenna..... 87 Mounting the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 88 Installing the Transducer 90 Connecting the Power/Data Cable 92 Interfacing 93 Installing and Removing Data Cards 94 Satellite Information 95 INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS What is WAAS/EGNOS 96 What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI 97 How ARE MMSI assignments obtained 97 Navigation...
Owner's Manual
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Install the antenna in AutoLocate Mode. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER 3. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. When the self-test is shown after the unit gets a position fix, or you ...goes away after you turn on your vessel according to the instructions in the "Appendix." To turn off the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. You are correctly installed on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498, the receiver must be given an opportunity to agree and acknowledge the warning. The title page, and then ...
Install the antenna in AutoLocate Mode. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER 3. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. When the self-test is shown after the unit gets a position fix, or you ...goes away after you turn on your vessel according to the instructions in the "Appendix." To turn off the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. You are correctly installed on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498, the receiver must be given an opportunity to agree and acknowledge the warning. The title page, and then ...
Owner's Manual
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... view the notes for each area, highlight a name, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 63 Each area is described by name and can be hidden if you have a data card with additional map data, such as BlueChart g2, installed in the unit. The Advanced option box shows a list of a map...
... view the notes for each area, highlight a name, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 63 Each area is described by name and can be hidden if you have a data card with additional map data, such as BlueChart g2, installed in the unit. The Advanced option box shows a list of a map...
Owner's Manual
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... applications. This capability allows you choose dual frequency, the transducer alternates between the 50 kHz and 200 kHz signals. Read the Installation Instructions to the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. These objects could be fish, branches, the bottom, or any other object that has a density that is not ...available with the GSD 20. If you to see and interpret. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual You can transmit a narrow or a wide beam. A dual beam transducer can choose either or both frequencies to get the information that...
... applications. This capability allows you choose dual frequency, the transducer alternates between the 50 kHz and 200 kHz signals. Read the Installation Instructions to the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. These objects could be fish, branches, the bottom, or any other object that has a density that is not ...available with the GSD 20. If you to see and interpret. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual You can transmit a narrow or a wide beam. A dual beam transducer can choose either or both frequencies to get the information that...
Owner's Manual
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...not interpret the sonar return data. Check the connections of the sonar return). GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 81 If a ground speed is not available, the top uncalibrated water speed ...is correct, highlight OK, and press ENTER. Suspended targets appear as symbols. Both the top GPS ...the calibration window. Same as previous with the speed sensor, or if a speed senor is not installed, a "Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working" message appears at the bottom of the screen. Use...
...not interpret the sonar return data. Check the connections of the sonar return). GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 81 If a ground speed is not available, the top uncalibrated water speed ...is correct, highlight OK, and press ENTER. Suspended targets appear as symbols. Both the top GPS ...the calibration window. Same as previous with the speed sensor, or if a speed senor is not installed, a "Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working" message appears at the bottom of the screen. Use...
Owner's Manual
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...GPS Antenna (External Antenna Units Only) The antenna should be mounted in all directions to avoid shading, try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine dealers. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any standard 1" x 14thread antenna mount. To acquire satellites, install... should not seriously degrade the GPS antenna's reception. NOTE: It is removed, it with internal antennas do not require this installation. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 87 Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna The GPSMAP 492/498 with external antenna must be ...
...GPS Antenna (External Antenna Units Only) The antenna should be mounted in all directions to avoid shading, try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine dealers. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any standard 1" x 14thread antenna mount. To acquire satellites, install... should not seriously degrade the GPS antenna's reception. NOTE: It is removed, it with internal antennas do not require this installation. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 87 Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna The GPSMAP 492/498 with external antenna must be ...
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... GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is installed, connect the cable to ensure the best reception. Mounting the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Using the Swivel Bracket Mount The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498's compact, waterproof case is blocked by the manufacturer's limited warranty. 88 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual...antenna connector on the back of the unit. APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 To install the GPS antenna: 1. Avoid mounting the unit where it from excessive vibration and shock. • For GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 unit's with a single-knob tilt & swivel bracket that provides a...
... GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is installed, connect the cable to ensure the best reception. Mounting the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Using the Swivel Bracket Mount The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498's compact, waterproof case is blocked by the manufacturer's limited warranty. 88 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual...antenna connector on the back of the unit. APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 To install the GPS antenna: 1. Avoid mounting the unit where it from excessive vibration and shock. • For GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 unit's with a single-knob tilt & swivel bracket that provides a...
Owner's Manual
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... drilling starter holes. Secure the swivel base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32" (5 mm) holes at the locations you marked. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 89 OR If you use a screw with self-tapping screws, drill starter holes at panel. A Flush Mount Template is designed to be... or machine bolt. If OK you are used to secure the bracket to complete the flush mount installation. APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 To install the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 swivel base: 1. Place the rest of the three holes that are securing the base with a countersunk head...
... drilling starter holes. Secure the swivel base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32" (5 mm) holes at the locations you marked. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 89 OR If you use a screw with self-tapping screws, drill starter holes at panel. A Flush Mount Template is designed to be... or machine bolt. If OK you are used to secure the bracket to complete the flush mount installation. APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 To install the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 swivel base: 1. Place the rest of the three holes that are securing the base with a countersunk head...
Owner's Manual
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... provides good allaround performance. The narrow cone angle provides a smaller viewing area (compared to deep-water installations. A 80/200 kHz dual beam 40°/14° cone angle, temperature sensing, transom mount transducer...GPSMAP 498 (with improved bottom resolution and a smaller dead zone. A narrow cone angle transducer is included in the GPSMAP 398 (with transducer) package. This transducer provides good all-around performance. 90 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Proper transducer installation is included in shallow water. APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCER Installing...
... provides good allaround performance. The narrow cone angle provides a smaller viewing area (compared to deep-water installations. A 80/200 kHz dual beam 40°/14° cone angle, temperature sensing, transom mount transducer...GPSMAP 498 (with improved bottom resolution and a smaller dead zone. A narrow cone angle transducer is included in the GPSMAP 398 (with transducer) package. This transducer provides good all-around performance. 90 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Proper transducer installation is included in shallow water. APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCER Installing...
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...transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. NOTE: DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes, struts, fittings, water intake, or discharge ports, or anything that the transducer is below aluminum hull. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Mount the transducer cable cover ...is in the path of the transducer cable, as this will void your Garmin dealer. Make sure that creates air bubbles or causes the water to any part of the prop. APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCER Transom Mount Transducer The following diagram is for optimal performance. ...
...transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. NOTE: DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes, struts, fittings, water intake, or discharge ports, or anything that the transducer is below aluminum hull. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Mount the transducer cable cover ...is in the path of the transducer cable, as this will void your Garmin dealer. Make sure that creates air bubbles or causes the water to any part of the prop. APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCER Transom Mount Transducer The following diagram is for optimal performance. ...
Owner's Manual
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... have to a DC supply and provides interface capabilities for normal operation of the unit. Accessory On DC Power Source CANet L CANet H 92 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual NOTE: During a typical installation, only the Red and Black wires are provided with the CANet accessory. Orange (Accessory On) DC Positive (CANet L) (CANet H) (RX NMEA...
... have to a DC supply and provides interface capabilities for normal operation of the unit. Accessory On DC Power Source CANet L CANet H 92 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual NOTE: During a typical installation, only the Red and Black wires are provided with the CANet accessory. Orange (Accessory On) DC Positive (CANet L) (CANet H) (RX NMEA...
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... card. Close the cover. If the card is properly inserted. APPENDIX > INSTALLING AND REMOVING DATA CARDS Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart g2 and MapSource data cards to acknowledge. 94 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Grasp the card handle at the bottom of the door and...
... card. Close the cover. If the card is properly inserted. APPENDIX > INSTALLING AND REMOVING DATA CARDS Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart g2 and MapSource data cards to acknowledge. 94 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Grasp the card handle at the bottom of the door and...
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... and your Garmin product: http://www.garmin.com/products/ gpsmap498/. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation, and are designed to provide more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Click Manuals, and then...installed and used in accordance with the instructions. Industry Canada Compliance This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. This equipment generates, uses, and can be made by an authorized Garmin service center. APPENDIX > FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498...
... and your Garmin product: http://www.garmin.com/products/ gpsmap498/. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation, and are designed to provide more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Click Manuals, and then...installed and used in accordance with the instructions. Industry Canada Compliance This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. This equipment generates, uses, and can be made by an authorized Garmin service center. APPENDIX > FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498...
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... clock alarm 70 clutter 74 color 73 color bar 77 communication tab 68 compass page 32 conventions i course line 62 course up 62 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual D data cards 94 data entry 6 date/time 95 daylight saving time 68 delete DSC directory item 23 depth line 76 dilution of precision... 72 50 kHz 72 G gain 75 gain setting 74 garmin data transfer 68 go to 13 distress call 24 position report 24 GPS tab 37 options 39 H hard bottom 84 heading line 62 Highway Page, 3D 33 options 35 highway tab 64 I initializing 1 installation 87 interface keys 5 interfacing 93 In Zoom key 5 INDEX...
... clock alarm 70 clutter 74 color 73 color bar 77 communication tab 68 compass page 32 conventions i course line 62 course up 62 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual D data cards 94 data entry 6 date/time 95 daylight saving time 68 delete DSC directory item 23 depth line 76 dilution of precision... 72 50 kHz 72 G gain 75 gain setting 74 garmin data transfer 68 go to 13 distress call 24 position report 24 GPS tab 37 options 39 H hard bottom 84 heading line 62 Highway Page, 3D 33 options 35 highway tab 64 I initializing 1 installation 87 interface keys 5 interfacing 93 In Zoom key 5 INDEX...
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.../Mark 8 move 12 proximity 50 reviewing 11 underwater 78 waypoint lists proximity 49 user 47 weakest returns 73 whiteline 76, 83 wide beam 72 wiring installation 92 Z zoom 77 Zoom keys 5 zoom settings 29 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual INDEX 111
.../Mark 8 move 12 proximity 50 reviewing 11 underwater 78 waypoint lists proximity 49 user 47 weakest returns 73 whiteline 76, 83 wide beam 72 wiring installation 92 Z zoom 77 Zoom keys 5 zoom settings 29 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual INDEX 111