Yoke Mount Instructions
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...or control arm: 1. Slide the locking lever on the top of the unit. Secure the clamp assembly to provide the best view of the GPSMAP 196/296/396, and then tighten the knob. 4. Adjust the clamp angle before fully tightening the pivot knob. To attach the yoke mount to position the ...yoke mount. Make required auxiliary power, mini USB, and remote GPS Cradle antenna cable connections on the the cradle, and then unclip the unit from you. 3. Clip the Adjustment Knob GPSMAP 196/296/396 into the cradle of the yoke mount using the pivot knob, spacer, and rubber ...
...or control arm: 1. Slide the locking lever on the top of the unit. Secure the clamp assembly to provide the best view of the GPSMAP 196/296/396, and then tighten the knob. 4. Adjust the clamp angle before fully tightening the pivot knob. To attach the yoke mount to position the ...yoke mount. Make required auxiliary power, mini USB, and remote GPS Cradle antenna cable connections on the the cradle, and then unclip the unit from you. 3. Clip the Adjustment Knob GPSMAP 196/296/396 into the cradle of the yoke mount using the pivot knob, spacer, and rubber ...
Owner's Manual
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... packing list on the outside of this manual and learn the operating procedures for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 396, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of your Garmin dealer immediately. It may result in death or serious injury. This manual uses the term...damage. Take a moment now to alert you for your unit. About This Manual To get the most out of Garmin GPS, XM Radio, and XM WX Weather. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Introduction > About This Manual Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially ...
... packing list on the outside of this manual and learn the operating procedures for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 396, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of your Garmin dealer immediately. It may result in death or serious injury. This manual uses the term...damage. Take a moment now to alert you for your unit. About This Manual To get the most out of Garmin GPS, XM Radio, and XM WX Weather. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Introduction > About This Manual Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially ...
Owner's Manual
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... Page Sequence 90 Navigating in Marine Mode 91 Marine Mode Pages and Features 92 Map Page 92 Compass Page 93 DSC 95 Main Menu 100 GPS Tab 100 Weather Tab 101 XM Tab 101 Flights Tab 102 Route Tab 102 Points Tab 103 Track Tab 103 Sonar Tab 104 Aircraft Tab... 150 Traffic Warning Window 150 Map Page 151 TIS Operational Procedures 152 VHF Comm 153 Appendix 154 Specifications 154 Care Information 155 Optional Accessories 156 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual iii
... Page Sequence 90 Navigating in Marine Mode 91 Marine Mode Pages and Features 92 Map Page 92 Compass Page 93 DSC 95 Main Menu 100 GPS Tab 100 Weather Tab 101 XM Tab 101 Flights Tab 102 Route Tab 102 Points Tab 103 Track Tab 103 Sonar Tab 104 Aircraft Tab... 150 Traffic Warning Window 150 Map Page 151 TIS Operational Procedures 152 VHF Comm 153 Appendix 154 Specifications 154 Care Information 155 Optional Accessories 156 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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Introduction > Table of Contents Installation Information 157 Learning About GPS 162 LORAN TD Setup 164 Map Datums and Location Formats 166 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 167 Jeppesen Database Information 169 Messages 170 Data Field Options 173 License Agreement and Warranty 175 Index 179 iv GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual
Introduction > Table of Contents Installation Information 157 Learning About GPS 162 LORAN TD Setup 164 Map Datums and Location Formats 166 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 167 Jeppesen Database Information 169 Messages 170 Data Field Options 173 License Agreement and Warranty 175 Index 179 iv GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...range: 32° to 77°F (0° to 25°C). • Do not operate the unit outside of normal business hours. vi GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Only replace with the most complete and accurate cartography that is provided ...not available or is provided by the FAA and may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. For more information. TFR Data: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is prohibitively ...
...range: 32° to 77°F (0° to 25°C). • Do not operate the unit outside of normal business hours. vi GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Only replace with the most complete and accurate cartography that is provided ...not available or is provided by the FAA and may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. For more information. TFR Data: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is prohibitively ...
Owner's Manual
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...; more information about the lithium-ion battery pack. Refer to receive satellite signals. GPS antenna 256-Color TFT screen with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. Getting Started Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview The GPSMAP 396 is an all-in bright sun, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to NEXRAD radar, lightning, METARs, TAFs...
...; more information about the lithium-ion battery pack. Refer to receive satellite signals. GPS antenna 256-Color TFT screen with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. Getting Started Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview The GPSMAP 396 is an all-in bright sun, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to NEXRAD radar, lightning, METARs, TAFs...
Owner's Manual
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...GPS receiver needs a few minutes to acquire satellites and find your current location on the map. The numbers shown below each bar represent the particular satellite that an external power source is getting satellite signals, the GPS Page shows the status as "Acquiring Satellites." GPSMAP 396...Satellite Signals Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 396, the unit automatically begins searching for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number underneath each bar. Be patient as China. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for...
...GPS receiver needs a few minutes to acquire satellites and find your current location on the map. The numbers shown below each bar represent the particular satellite that an external power source is getting satellite signals, the GPS Page shows the status as "Acquiring Satellites." GPSMAP 396...Satellite Signals Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 396, the unit automatically begins searching for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number underneath each bar. Be patient as China. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for...
Owner's Manual
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... data from the best satellites in 3D mode and a "D" appears on the strength bar of the receiver. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual the status of satellites being corrected. • 3D GPS Location-At least four satellites have been acquired and a two-dimensional location fix has been The progress... of satellite acquisition is shown in Simulator Mode. • GPS Off-the GPS receiver is turned off and back on the strength bar of the following conditions: off . calculated. As soon as the GPSMAP 396 has collected the necessary data from satellites visible at its last known...
... data from the best satellites in 3D mode and a "D" appears on the strength bar of the receiver. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual the status of satellites being corrected. • 3D GPS Location-At least four satellites have been acquired and a two-dimensional location fix has been The progress... of satellite acquisition is shown in Simulator Mode. • GPS Off-the GPS receiver is turned off and back on the strength bar of the following conditions: off . calculated. As soon as the GPSMAP 396 has collected the necessary data from satellites visible at its last known...
Owner's Manual
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... to initialize and find your location. Monitoring the GPS status is recommended. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Press MENU to open the Main Menu. New Altitude-allows you to enter a new location automatically or using the map. The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from where...enter your altitude. When in Aviation Mode, you actually are located. Be patient; as soon as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals GPS Tab Options Press MENU two times to open the options menu: GPS Tab Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator...
... to initialize and find your location. Monitoring the GPS status is recommended. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Press MENU to open the Main Menu. New Altitude-allows you to enter a new location automatically or using the map. The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from where...enter your altitude. When in Aviation Mode, you actually are located. Be patient; as soon as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals GPS Tab Options Press MENU two times to open the options menu: GPS Tab Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator...
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...Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. System sub tab Setup tab GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 11 Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 396 contains a Simulator Mode. Press MENU to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is not connected. Highlight the System sub tab. 4. The following section describes how... to navigate using the GPS tab: 1. To start Simulator Mode using the simulator. Select...
...Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. System sub tab Setup tab GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 11 Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 396 contains a Simulator Mode. Press MENU to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is not connected. Highlight the System sub tab. 4. The following section describes how... to navigate using the GPS tab: 1. To start Simulator Mode using the simulator. Select...
Owner's Manual
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...entering airport identifiers and user waypoints. Refer to open the options menu. 3. Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation Entering a New Location From the GPS options menu you want, and press ENTER. To enter a New Location using the ROCKER. Highlight New Location, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight...to simulate from the GPS tab options menu. Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to increase the speed in the same increments. 2. You can enter a New Location and New Altitude to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual To ...
...entering airport identifiers and user waypoints. Refer to open the options menu. 3. Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation Entering a New Location From the GPS options menu you want, and press ENTER. To enter a New Location using the ROCKER. Highlight New Location, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight...to simulate from the GPS tab options menu. Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to increase the speed in the same increments. 2. You can enter a New Location and New Altitude to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual To ...
Owner's Manual
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... guidance in the Route tab. Use the ROCKER to open the options menu. Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Selecting an Approach Selecting an Approach Caution: The approaches provided in the GPSMAP 396. Selecting an Approach 4. When you want to travel to. 2. Use the ROCKER to missed approach...have a published approach (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final course segment (usually from final approach fix to select the approach from the Go To and replaces it replaces the destination airport with the approach waypoints. 22 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Press Direct...
... guidance in the Route tab. Use the ROCKER to open the options menu. Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Selecting an Approach Selecting an Approach Caution: The approaches provided in the GPSMAP 396. Selecting an Approach 4. When you want to travel to. 2. Use the ROCKER to missed approach...have a published approach (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final course segment (usually from final approach fix to select the approach from the Go To and replaces it replaces the destination airport with the approach waypoints. 22 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Press Direct...
Owner's Manual
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...and open the GPS tab to open the Map Page. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the location you record and store in Aviation Mode > Marking a Waypoint To mark a selected location as a waypoint: 1. Quickly press and release Enter/Mark to view your satellite receiver status. To save... as a Waypoint 4. Marking a Waypoint Waypoints are locations or landmarks you want to save the waypoint, use the ROCKER to highlight OK, and press Enter. Press the Enter/Mark to capture your GPSMAP 396. To mark your location. ...
...and open the GPS tab to open the Map Page. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the location you record and store in Aviation Mode > Marking a Waypoint To mark a selected location as a waypoint: 1. Quickly press and release Enter/Mark to view your satellite receiver status. To save... as a Waypoint 4. Marking a Waypoint Waypoints are locations or landmarks you want to save the waypoint, use the ROCKER to highlight OK, and press Enter. Press the Enter/Mark to capture your GPSMAP 396. To mark your location. ...
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...'s Manual 39 The default setting is Auto, which uses three factors to determine the distance from that derived using GPS. The Panel Page appears only when the GPSMAP 396 is adjustable for Auto, ±0.25, 1.25 or 5.0 (nautical mile, statute mile, or kilometer) full-scale deflection. The ... scale at 1.25. • When you are on its placement along the course deviation scale. The course deviation scale setting is in Aviation Mode. The course deviation scale appears on course and center the needle, steer toward the needle. The Panel Page shows a graphic Horizontal Situation...
...'s Manual 39 The default setting is Auto, which uses three factors to determine the distance from that derived using GPS. The Panel Page appears only when the GPSMAP 396 is adjustable for Auto, ±0.25, 1.25 or 5.0 (nautical mile, statute mile, or kilometer) full-scale deflection. The ... scale at 1.25. • When you are on its placement along the course deviation scale. The course deviation scale setting is in Aviation Mode. The course deviation scale appears on course and center the needle, steer toward the needle. The Panel Page shows a graphic Horizontal Situation...
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... destination airport in the menu such as a sequence of the active route, with an arrow. Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Options Press Menu while on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. All approach procedures are based on ...new route with a published approach. Active Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to indicate the active point first. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 43 Press Page repeatedly to missed approach point (MAP), and are flown as Edit on your Jeppesen Database, the route is ...
... destination airport in the menu such as a sequence of the active route, with an arrow. Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Options Press Menu while on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. All approach procedures are based on ...new route with a published approach. Active Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to indicate the active point first. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 43 Press Page repeatedly to missed approach point (MAP), and are flown as Edit on your Jeppesen Database, the route is ...
Owner's Manual
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...and confirming your current location as a waypoint by looking at the GPS tab on the New Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter. Save your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. 62 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual You can determine the satellite fix by pressing and holding... and store in the unit. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods: • Enter/Mark -allows you to quickly mark your GPSMAP 396. Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating Waypoints Creating Waypoints Waypoints are assigned for each waypoint. To mark your present location: 1. To...
...and confirming your current location as a waypoint by looking at the GPS tab on the New Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter. Save your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. 62 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual You can determine the satellite fix by pressing and holding... and store in the unit. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods: • Enter/Mark -allows you to quickly mark your GPSMAP 396. Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating Waypoints Creating Waypoints Waypoints are assigned for each waypoint. To mark your present location: 1. To...
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When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 396 enters pan mode, which moves the map to change the page layout and data fields to page 28-35 in the "Aviation Mode Pages" section for the Map Page. ...keys (In and Out) to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the screen area. The GPSMAP 396 always turns on in Automotive Mode, such as the Map Page, as well as some additional features, ...symbol in to show any one of the screen shows the GPS status or the route leg. Map Page Refer to customize the Map Page. 68 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual The location marker (icon) that can also ...
When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 396 enters pan mode, which moves the map to change the page layout and data fields to page 28-35 in the "Aviation Mode Pages" section for the Map Page. ...keys (In and Out) to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the screen area. The GPSMAP 396 always turns on in Automotive Mode, such as the Map Page, as well as some additional features, ...symbol in to show any one of the screen shows the GPS status or the route leg. Map Page Refer to customize the Map Page. 68 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual The location marker (icon) that can also ...
Owner's Manual
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... measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate location reading. Press Enter to open the options menu. 2. Note: You must have a GPS satellite fix before the route destination. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 79 Open the Waypoint Page, and press Menu to save the waypoint. This option appears when you can average a waypoint...
... measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate location reading. Press Enter to open the options menu. 2. Note: You must have a GPS satellite fix before the route destination. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 79 Open the Waypoint Page, and press Menu to save the waypoint. This option appears when you can average a waypoint...
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...such as who they are in transit to the caller's location. When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds and they are and the type of the caller. DSC Page GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 95 For connection information, refer to "Connecting the Power and Data Cable"...chartplotter. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to show the positions of information in their VHF radio with the FCC and receive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from the VHF radio on the GPSMAP 396. The rescuer can choose to create ...
...such as who they are in transit to the caller's location. When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds and they are and the type of the caller. DSC Page GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 95 For connection information, refer to "Connecting the Power and Data Cable"...chartplotter. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to show the positions of information in their VHF radio with the FCC and receive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from the VHF radio on the GPSMAP 396. The rescuer can choose to create ...
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Press Enter to other non-Garmin DSC users. 98 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Open the DSC Directory in the fields. Enter the MMSI number, the name, and any comments. 4. The Name and MMSI are sent to other Garmin GPS units: Only the MMSI numbers are sent to add a Directory entry. New Directory Item Page When a distress...
Press Enter to other non-Garmin DSC users. 98 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Open the DSC Directory in the fields. Enter the MMSI number, the name, and any comments. 4. The Name and MMSI are sent to other Garmin GPS units: Only the MMSI numbers are sent to add a Directory entry. New Directory Item Page When a distress...