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... concentrate on choosing one of the most out of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. To get the most advanced marine navigation systems available! Garmin grants you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time...Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you to the advanced features and operations of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder utilizes the proven performance of the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder...
... concentrate on choosing one of the most out of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. To get the most advanced marine navigation systems available! Garmin grants you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time...Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you to the advanced features and operations of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder utilizes the proven performance of the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder...
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... that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to operate this device is no guarantee that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital... provide more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Operation of this device under Part 15 regulations. However, there is subject to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center.
... that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to operate this device is no guarantee that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital... provide more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Operation of this device under Part 15 regulations. However, there is subject to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center.
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...include a transducer. Before installing and getting started with remote antenna. Standard Package: • GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Unit • GA 29 Remote External Antenna and 30' cable* • Internal... parts are missing, please contact your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. Unit part numbers 010-00340-...Lighter Adapter • BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer and Data Cards • USB Data Card Programmer • GBR 21 Beacon Receiver for your Garmin dealer immediately. For a ...
...include a transducer. Before installing and getting started with remote antenna. Standard Package: • GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Unit • GA 29 Remote External Antenna and 30' cable* • Internal... parts are missing, please contact your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. Unit part numbers 010-00340-...Lighter Adapter • BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer and Data Cards • USB Data Card Programmer • GBR 21 Beacon Receiver for your Garmin dealer immediately. For a ...
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...v Packing List vi Table of Contents vii "How To" Index viii Section One: Getting Started 1-21 Keypad Usage 1 Selecting Options 2 Entering Data 3 Initializing the Receiver/Power On 4 Tour/Backlighting 6 Simulator Mode 7 Main Pages/Map Page 8 Map Cursor 9 Marking Waypoints 10 Using the NAV Key 11 Simulated Tour 12 Reviewing/CreatingMap... Page 59 Review 60 Editing 61 Active Route Page 64 Find Key 65 Find Options 66 Introduction Table of Contents Main Menu Page 67 GPS Tab 68 Tide Tab 73 Trip Tab 74 Celestial Tab 74 Track Tab 75 DSC Tab 77 Card Tabs 82 Temp Tab 83 Setup...
...v Packing List vi Table of Contents vii "How To" Index viii Section One: Getting Started 1-21 Keypad Usage 1 Selecting Options 2 Entering Data 3 Initializing the Receiver/Power On 4 Tour/Backlighting 6 Simulator Mode 7 Main Pages/Map Page 8 Map Cursor 9 Marking Waypoints 10 Using the NAV Key 11 Simulated Tour 12 Reviewing/CreatingMap... Page 59 Review 60 Editing 61 Active Route Page 64 Find Key 65 Find Options 66 Introduction Table of Contents Main Menu Page 67 GPS Tab 68 Tide Tab 73 Trip Tab 74 Celestial Tab 74 Track Tab 75 DSC Tab 77 Card Tabs 82 Temp Tab 83 Setup...
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... move the map cursor and point to select your approximate location on the map, press the ENTER key. Once the receiver has collected information from the map. To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder: 1. I NOTE: This does not "calibrate" the unit in any way, but rather helps to initialize the... is ready for use. The progress of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is shown in view appears on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is not necessary to see the next lower map scale. 4. Press the MENU key twice for ...
... move the map cursor and point to select your approximate location on the map, press the ENTER key. Once the receiver has collected information from the map. To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder: 1. I NOTE: This does not "calibrate" the unit in any way, but rather helps to initialize the... is ready for use. The progress of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is shown in view appears on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is not necessary to see the next lower map scale. 4. Press the MENU key twice for ...
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...the system using the simulator mode. Press LEF or RIGHT to acknowledge the Warning Page. GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation system that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized, and you press POWER one more time, the backlighting...1. If you have changed any of the unit, refer to agree and acknowledge the warning. Getting Started Tour/Backlighting A full-screen GPS Information pop-up page goes away after you press the ENTER key to adjust the display contrast. The pop-up page is designed...
...the system using the simulator mode. Press LEF or RIGHT to acknowledge the Warning Page. GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation system that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized, and you press POWER one more time, the backlighting...1. If you have changed any of the unit, refer to agree and acknowledge the warning. Getting Started Tour/Backlighting A full-screen GPS Information pop-up page goes away after you press the ENTER key to adjust the display contrast. The pop-up page is designed...
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... mode is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. 2. To activate the simulator mode: 1. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is still retained in simulator mode, and this mode should never be used for future use. Press the MENU key twice for how the... option pages work, let's put the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder into simulator mode. Each page of the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's system also features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and features that relate to highlight...
... mode is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. 2. To activate the simulator mode: 1. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is still retained in simulator mode, and this mode should never be used for future use. Press the MENU key twice for how the... option pages work, let's put the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder into simulator mode. Each page of the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's system also features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and features that relate to highlight...
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... may skip steps 4 and 5 and point to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. The NAV key can be used in two primary ways: &#...simulator mode: 1. Getting Started Using the NAV Key Text entry for simulator position. To change the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. You see 'Enter As Text'... marking positions as a destination directly from the Initialize Position Page. 11 Going to a Destination GPS is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint, TracBack, or a route to navigate...
... may skip steps 4 and 5 and point to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. The NAV key can be used in two primary ways: &#...simulator mode: 1. Getting Started Using the NAV Key Text entry for simulator position. To change the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. You see 'Enter As Text'... marking positions as a destination directly from the Initialize Position Page. 11 Going to a Destination GPS is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint, TracBack, or a route to navigate...
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...Page. 16 The default page displays one degree of data.) Press the PAGE key to your course over ground. Bacause the compass rings uses GPS technology, you are not navigating to show-at the top of travel . The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to a waypoint, ... navigation to one row of fields along with an emphasis on to display properly. The Compass Page allows for the track to the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. Getting Started Compass Page Data Fields Current Destination Compass Page Compass Ring Pointer Arrow Let...
...Page. 16 The default page displays one degree of data.) Press the PAGE key to your course over ground. Bacause the compass rings uses GPS technology, you are not navigating to show-at the top of travel . The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to a waypoint, ... navigation to one row of fields along with an emphasis on to display properly. The Compass Page allows for the track to the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. Getting Started Compass Page Data Fields Current Destination Compass Page Compass Ring Pointer Arrow Let...
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...fields on the main pages: • BEARING - Current position coordinates • SONAR - Bearing to your position to next waypoint • GPS ACCURACY - Distance to next waypoint • TO COURSE - Elevation above/below transducer • DIST TO DESTINATION - Smaller version of Arrival ...Total average speed Desired Track • DEPTH - Estimated Time of the Highway Page • MAXIMUM SPEED - Shows estimated GPS accuracy • HIGHWAY - Time to next waypoint • ELEVATION - Distance from your destination • POSITION - Compass direction from desired track ...
...fields on the main pages: • BEARING - Current position coordinates • SONAR - Bearing to your position to next waypoint • GPS ACCURACY - Distance to next waypoint • TO COURSE - Elevation above/below transducer • DIST TO DESTINATION - Smaller version of Arrival ...Total average speed Desired Track • DEPTH - Estimated Time of the Highway Page • MAXIMUM SPEED - Shows estimated GPS accuracy • HIGHWAY - Time to next waypoint • ELEVATION - Distance from your destination • POSITION - Compass direction from desired track ...
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... reflected in the depth window flashes on your unit is accurate. this feature particularly useful when using a speed-capable transducer/sensor. If a GPS ground speed is not available, use either your boat's speedometer reading (not always accurate), or a stopwatch to determine your keel instead of ...your speed over a certain distance (distance / time = speed). with the returns on the sonar display. Background Color - (178C) sets the background color on the Sonar Page. used to offset the surface reading for the depth of a temperature graph on the Sonar Page to...
... reflected in the depth window flashes on your unit is accurate. this feature particularly useful when using a speed-capable transducer/sensor. If a GPS ground speed is not available, use either your boat's speedometer reading (not always accurate), or a stopwatch to determine your keel instead of ...your speed over a certain distance (distance / time = speed). with the returns on the sonar display. Background Color - (178C) sets the background color on the Sonar Page. used to offset the surface reading for the depth of a temperature graph on the Sonar Page to...
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...release it. To accept the waypoint with a user-defined icon, comments, depth, or water temperature available for the name. 4. Marking Your Present Position The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C's ENTER/MARK key lets you to the left of the name and press ENTER, then use the default name and symbol. This can be determined... by looking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu. To enter a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to select a map position or map item ...
...release it. To accept the waypoint with a user-defined icon, comments, depth, or water temperature available for the name. 4. Marking Your Present Position The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C's ENTER/MARK key lets you to the left of the name and press ENTER, then use the default name and symbol. This can be determined... by looking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu. To enter a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to select a map position or map item ...
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... Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in the GPSMAP 178/178C's system, and is accessed through the MENU key. To access the Main Menu Page: 1. Press MENU twice. To select a Menu tab from any of.... allows you to the Menu highlighted item. See page 25. • Hiway - See page 43. • Temp - The 16 Menu tabs are : • GPS - Press either MENU for the highlighted tab automatically appears to the Main Menu Page. provides trip speeds, odometers, averages, and trip timers. • Celes - allows...
... Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in the GPSMAP 178/178C's system, and is accessed through the MENU key. To access the Main Menu Page: 1. Press MENU twice. To select a Menu tab from any of.... allows you to the Menu highlighted item. See page 25. • Hiway - See page 43. • Temp - The 16 Menu tabs are : • GPS - Press either MENU for the highlighted tab automatically appears to the Main Menu Page. provides trip speeds, odometers, averages, and trip timers. • Celes - allows...
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... looking for anchor drag, arrival, off course, and clock. You can use with the satellite number below. Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab Receiver Status Sky View Differential Status Accuracy Main Menu- See pages 39. • Setup - The sky view and signal strength bars give you an idea of ... use. The unit then updates the position, date, and time. As soon as the GPSMAP 178/178C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view. You can also set the sky view to the receiver and whether or not they are ready for each satellite, with a PC or second device...
... looking for anchor drag, arrival, off course, and clock. You can use with the satellite number below. Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab Receiver Status Sky View Differential Status Accuracy Main Menu- See pages 39. • Setup - The sky view and signal strength bars give you an idea of ... use. The unit then updates the position, date, and time. As soon as the GPSMAP 178/178C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view. You can also set the sky view to the receiver and whether or not they are ready for each satellite, with a PC or second device...
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...) satellite signals. WAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolute clear view of the GPS signal for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a 'D' appears in the receiver status. WAAS Capability The GPSMAP 178/178C is capable of development, visit the FAA web site (http://gps.faa.gov). WAAS is indicated at the top field of the page...
...) satellite signals. WAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolute clear view of the GPS signal for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a 'D' appears in the receiver status. WAAS Capability The GPSMAP 178/178C is capable of development, visit the FAA web site (http://gps.faa.gov). WAAS is indicated at the top field of the page...
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... in the Comm menu or WAAS Off. • Searching For WAAS - No optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in simulator mode. WAAS is enabled and receiver is receiving DGPS corrections. • Scanning Beacon - Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab When the GPSMAP 178/178C is using a differential correction signal (either WAAS or DGPS), a "D" is displayed at its...
... in the Comm menu or WAAS Off. • Searching For WAAS - No optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in simulator mode. WAAS is enabled and receiver is receiving DGPS corrections. • Scanning Beacon - Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab When the GPSMAP 178/178C is using a differential correction signal (either WAAS or DGPS), a "D" is displayed at its...
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... available by pressing MENU on or off . F NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In/NMEA Out, or Other DGPS is automatically disabled (WAAS Off). This mode should only be used for the GPSMAP 178/178C to manually enter the elevation when in 3D mode. See page... not possible for display purposes. It is in 2D or Simulator mode only. The SNR depends upon the mounting of the receiver on the GPS Info Tab of the DGPS signal being the best, the strength of the Main Menu: • Start/Stop Simulator- toggles the unit simulator on ...
... available by pressing MENU on or off . F NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In/NMEA Out, or Other DGPS is automatically disabled (WAAS Off). This mode should only be used for the GPSMAP 178/178C to manually enter the elevation when in 3D mode. See page... not possible for display purposes. It is in 2D or Simulator mode only. The SNR depends upon the mounting of the receiver on the GPS Info Tab of the DGPS signal being the best, the strength of the Main Menu: • Start/Stop Simulator- toggles the unit simulator on ...
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... uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to dial. The rescuer may choose to create a waypoint or to show the received position on a phone, you first need for voice communication. In order to use DSC, users must register their VHF radio with the FCC and receive a... Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number. The 9-digit MMSI number acts like a phone. Garmin does not supply this number! What is used in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position...
... uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to dial. The rescuer may choose to create a waypoint or to show the received position on a phone, you first need for voice communication. In order to use DSC, users must register their VHF radio with the FCC and receive a... Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number. The 9-digit MMSI number acts like a phone. Garmin does not supply this number! What is used in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position...
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...when a Distress Call is connected to a VHF with the MMSI number attached to send and receive NMEA data from another user's DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. Options available from this type of that position, highlight 'Create Waypoint' and press ...receiver. Distress Calls are not broadcasted to the Distress Call. You also have the ability to input a caller's name, if it is entered.) DSC Position Report The Position Report operates similarly to all DSC users in radio range. Any DSC-equipped mariner (on sea or land) within range. When the Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C is received...
...when a Distress Call is connected to a VHF with the MMSI number attached to send and receive NMEA data from another user's DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. Options available from this type of that position, highlight 'Create Waypoint' and press ...receiver. Distress Calls are not broadcasted to the Distress Call. You also have the ability to input a caller's name, if it is entered.) DSC Position Report The Position Report operates similarly to all DSC users in radio range. Any DSC-equipped mariner (on sea or land) within range. When the Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C is received...
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... the Call List can 'Delete' the entry, 'Show on map', or 'Create Waypoint', and create a name for the entry. DSC Log When DSC calls are received, they are updated constantly to 'Sort By Time', 'Sort By Name', 'Sort By (Call) Type', 'Delete' (only after highlighting a particular call . Pressing MENU ...: DSC Tab DSC Entry Review DSC Log 80 DSC Call List The DSC Call List displays the current calls received. The GPS can save up to 50 contacts. When 'calls' are received, they are received, the oldest log file is removed when a new call Type, Date/Time, Position, and MMSI/Name. Once 100...
... the Call List can 'Delete' the entry, 'Show on map', or 'Create Waypoint', and create a name for the entry. DSC Log When DSC calls are received, they are updated constantly to 'Sort By Time', 'Sort By Name', 'Sort By (Call) Type', 'Delete' (only after highlighting a particular call . Pressing MENU ...: DSC Tab DSC Entry Review DSC Log 80 DSC Call List The DSC Call List displays the current calls received. The GPS can save up to 50 contacts. When 'calls' are received, they are received, the oldest log file is removed when a new call Type, Date/Time, Position, and MMSI/Name. Once 100...
