Owner's Manual
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...i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Serial Number ii Optional Accessories ii Getting Started 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Buttons 3 Turning the Device On and Off.. 4 Using the Rocker 4 Attaching the Wrist Strap........... 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Adjusting the Backlight 5 Using the GPS 72H 6 Creating and Using Waypoints...... Page 18 GPS Information Page 19 Settings 20 Trip Computer 20 Tracks 21 Points 21 Routes 22 Proximity 22 Celestial 23 System Info 23 Setup 24 Data Field Options 30 Marine Navigation 34 Mounting the GPS 72H 34 Receiving Marine Data 37...
...i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Serial Number ii Optional Accessories ii Getting Started 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Buttons 3 Turning the Device On and Off.. 4 Using the Rocker 4 Attaching the Wrist Strap........... 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Adjusting the Backlight 5 Using the GPS 72H 6 Creating and Using Waypoints...... Page 18 GPS Information Page 19 Settings 20 Trip Computer 20 Tracks 21 Points 21 Routes 22 Proximity 22 Celestial 23 System Info 23 Setup 24 Data Field Options 30 Marine Navigation 34 Mounting the GPS 72H 34 Receiving Marine Data 37...
Owner's Manual
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.... Select Yes to begin navigating to open the Main Menu. 2. To clear the track log: 1. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages 34-39. The track log contains information about points along its path. Press MENU twice... at the top of the Tracks page. The percentage of a person falling off your current location. For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. Select Waypoint. 3. Select the desired waypoint...
.... Select Yes to begin navigating to open the Main Menu. 2. To clear the track log: 1. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages 34-39. The track log contains information about points along its path. Press MENU twice... at the top of the Tracks page. The percentage of a person falling off your current location. For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. Select Waypoint. 3. Select the desired waypoint...
Owner's Manual
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... location where the device is available as either a handheld or a mounted device. Select a mounting surface strong enough to support the weight of fastener hardware depends on the mounting surface material. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Mounting the GPS 72H A marine mount may be used for Installation • Drill ...Mount in . (1.5 mm) drill bit. 34 NOTE: Your choice of the device and protect it is exposed to the keypad. Marine Navigation Marine Navigation The GPS 72H can be included with matching nuts and washers and a 5/32 in. (4 mm) drill bit, or three #8 self-tapping screws...
... location where the device is available as either a handheld or a mounted device. Select a mounting surface strong enough to support the weight of fastener hardware depends on the mounting surface material. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Mounting the GPS 72H A marine mount may be used for Installation • Drill ...Mount in . (1.5 mm) drill bit. 34 NOTE: Your choice of the device and protect it is exposed to the keypad. Marine Navigation Marine Navigation The GPS 72H can be included with matching nuts and washers and a 5/32 in. (4 mm) drill bit, or three #8 self-tapping screws...
Owner's Manual
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Swivel base 4. Do not overtighten. 2. Remove the base knob. Remove the bail mount knob. Marine Navigation 1. Remove the bail mount knob. Bail mount knob Bail mount NOTE: If securing the base using self-tapping screws, drill 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) starter ... the screw length. Bail mount Installing the Mount in . (4 mm) pilot holes. 3. Using the swivel base as a template, mark the location of the three holes. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 35 Secure the bail mount with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in a Swivel Position 1. Set the base knob and the swivel base aside...
Swivel base 4. Do not overtighten. 2. Remove the base knob. Remove the bail mount knob. Marine Navigation 1. Remove the bail mount knob. Bail mount knob Bail mount NOTE: If securing the base using self-tapping screws, drill 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) starter ... the screw length. Bail mount Installing the Mount in . (4 mm) pilot holes. 3. Using the swivel base as a template, mark the location of the three holes. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 35 Secure the bail mount with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in a Swivel Position 1. Set the base knob and the swivel base aside...
Owner's Manual
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... by loosening the bail mount knob on the bail mount and secure it with three bolts or screws. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Starter holes should be no deeper than half the screw length. 5. Marine Navigation Swivel base Adjusting the Viewing Angle 1. If securing the base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in . (1.5 mm...
... by loosening the bail mount knob on the bail mount and secure it with three bolts or screws. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Starter holes should be no deeper than half the screw length. 5. Marine Navigation Swivel base Adjusting the Viewing Angle 1. If securing the base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in . (1.5 mm...
Owner's Manual
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Groove Locking handle Marine Navigation Receiving Marine Data To receive VMG data, you must be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible water-speed sensor. Secure the device in the cradle by sliding the locking ... Bracket 1. Locate the groove on each side of the device case. 2. To receive water temperature data, you must be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible temperature sensor. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 37 Installing the Device into the bracket. 3. NOTE: To receive water speed and temperature information, connect a water-speed and water-temperature sensor to...
Groove Locking handle Marine Navigation Receiving Marine Data To receive VMG data, you must be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible water-speed sensor. Secure the device in the cradle by sliding the locking ... Bracket 1. Locate the groove on each side of the device case. 2. To receive water temperature data, you must be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible temperature sensor. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 37 Installing the Device into the bracket. 3. NOTE: To receive water speed and temperature information, connect a water-speed and water-temperature sensor to...
Owner's Manual
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... color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Marine Navigation Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPS 72H to a 8-35 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connection of external devices: GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0183 version 2.3, ASCII Text Output, and RTCM SC-104...
... color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Marine Navigation Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPS 72H to a 8-35 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connection of external devices: GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0183 version 2.3, ASCII Text Output, and RTCM SC-104...
Owner's Manual
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...POWER GND NMEA GND Rx > Tx > NMEA 0183Compliant Device Wiring the GPS 72H to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device NOTE: Consult the installation instructions for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. The GPS 72H also includes NMEA input with support for your NMEA 0183-compliant device to ...identify the Transfer (Tx) and Receiving (Rx) connections. Marine Navigation The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 2.3 output:...
...POWER GND NMEA GND Rx > Tx > NMEA 0183Compliant Device Wiring the GPS 72H to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device NOTE: Consult the installation instructions for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. The GPS 72H also includes NMEA input with support for your NMEA 0183-compliant device to ...identify the Transfer (Tx) and Receiving (Rx) connections. Marine Navigation The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 2.3 output:...
Owner's Manual
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... setting 24 language selection 25 mode 24 WAAS 24 GO TO button 9 GPS 72H cleaning 41 connecting to computer 40 data fields 30 resetting 41 specifications 42 GPS accuracy 42 GPS information page track up/north up 19 GPS simulator 19 H Highway page Active Route 17 change data fields 17 setup ...orientation 15 setup page layout 15 zoom scale 14 map pointer 14 MapSource transferring routes 40 transferring tracks 40 transferring waypoints 40 marine mount installing 34-37 marine usage interfacing 38 NMEA connection 38 MARK button 3 marking a location 6 measuring distance 15 mini-USB 1, 40 MOB button...
... setting 24 language selection 25 mode 24 WAAS 24 GO TO button 9 GPS 72H cleaning 41 connecting to computer 40 data fields 30 resetting 41 specifications 42 GPS accuracy 42 GPS information page track up/north up 19 GPS simulator 19 H Highway page Active Route 17 change data fields 17 setup ...orientation 15 setup page layout 15 zoom scale 14 map pointer 14 MapSource transferring routes 40 transferring tracks 40 transferring waypoints 40 marine mount installing 34-37 marine usage interfacing 38 NMEA connection 38 MARK button 3 marking a location 6 measuring distance 15 mini-USB 1, 40 MOB button...
Quick Start Manaul
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... or lithium batteries for best results. The bars on two AA batteries. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn the device on the device. GPS 72H Mount To install and use the marine mount, see the GPS 72H Owner's Manual. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. Press and hold device off. Press and quickly release . 2. Adjust the...
... or lithium batteries for best results. The bars on two AA batteries. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn the device on the device. GPS 72H Mount To install and use the marine mount, see the GPS 72H Owner's Manual. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. Press and hold device off. Press and quickly release . 2. Adjust the...