Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... very careful when cutting this hole, because there is inserted correctly, it will snap into place within the unit housing. • Connect the wiring harness, GPS antenna, and XM antenna (if applicable) to begin cutting the mounting surface. • Using the jig saw , and a 9/32" (7 mm) wrench. B Hex ...nuts. Remove the protective liner and apply the template to the location you have limited space behind the mounting surface, this kit to flush mount a GPSMAP 500 series unit into the unit housing so they stick out of the unit housing. • Insert the four hex bolts into a flat panel....
... very careful when cutting this hole, because there is inserted correctly, it will snap into place within the unit housing. • Connect the wiring harness, GPS antenna, and XM antenna (if applicable) to begin cutting the mounting surface. • Using the jig saw , and a 9/32" (7 mm) wrench. B Hex ...nuts. Remove the protective liner and apply the template to the location you have limited space behind the mounting surface, this kit to flush mount a GPSMAP 500 series unit into the unit housing so they stick out of the unit housing. • Insert the four hex bolts into a flat panel....
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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EN 3. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts ...
EN 3. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts ...
Installation Instructions
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..., 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊ ➊ 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 ...
..., 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊ ➊ 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 ...
Installation Instructions
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... with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Make moderate turns in both directions .... (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. diagonal (12.7 cm), ...
... with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels. GPSMAP 525/526/535/536/545/546/555/556 (s): 5.0 in . GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Make moderate turns in both directions .... (95 cm) Performance Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. diagonal (12.7 cm), ...
Owner's Manual
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...Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 420/420s GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 520/520s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 550/550s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 450/450s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 525/525s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 555/555s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME ... when you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the ...
...Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 420/420s GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 520/520s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 550/550s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 450/450s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 525/525s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 555/555s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME ... when you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the ...
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS... Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 14 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... Vision 28 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 29 Viewing Information 30 ...
...Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS... Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 14 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... Vision 28 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 29 Viewing Information 30 ...
Owner's Manual
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...return to the previous screen when indicated. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press to zoom in or out on lists. Press to page up , down on a chart. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the ...screen. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME MENU-Press to mark a waypoint. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the sonar. Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on or off; MARK-Press to ...
...return to the previous screen when indicated. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press to zoom in or out on lists. Press to page up , down on a chart. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the ...screen. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME MENU-Press to mark a waypoint. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the sonar. Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on or off; MARK-Press to ...
Owner's Manual
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... open the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are only simulations and do not...the unit. You may need this information to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 34). Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure ...tracks to purchase additional map data information. Getting Started Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. The SD card slot is...
... open the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are only simulations and do not...the unit. You may need this information to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 34). Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure ...tracks to purchase additional map data information. Getting Started Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. The SD card slot is...
Owner's Manual
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Using Charts • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off. Select Wind to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in the data bars. Understanding ...; The Sailing data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you turn on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Data Bar Setup to denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Wind VMG appears...
Using Charts • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off. Select Wind to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in the data bars. Understanding ...; The Sailing data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you turn on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Data Bar Setup to denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Wind VMG appears...
Owner's Manual
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You can only use the SD card on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 29 Note: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from the SD card to your destination (page 38). Where To? Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of navigation (Go To, Route...
You can only use the SD card on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 29 Note: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from the SD card to your destination (page 38). Where To? Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of navigation (Go To, Route...
Owner's Manual
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To customize the Numbers screen: 1. Press MENU and select Configure. 30 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can view up to access information about dashboard gauges, tides, currents, user data, and other vessels. Viewing... Information Viewing Information Use the Information screen to six fields of information shown in each field. You can view and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 2. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > ...
To customize the Numbers screen: 1. Press MENU and select Configure. 30 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can view up to access information about dashboard gauges, tides, currents, user data, and other vessels. Viewing... Information Viewing Information Use the Information screen to six fields of information shown in each field. You can view and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 2. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > ...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Set Total Fuel Onboard-select to view the Tide Prediction Report for the fuel economy calculation. Tide-station information is shown. 32 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select a current station. Select Information > Tides & Currents > Currents. 2. Viewing Information To synchronize your fuel ..., select Information > Dashboard > Fuel > MENU. • Fill Up All Tanks-select when your tanks. • Fuel Economy-select either GPS Speed or Water Speed (using data from a speed wheel) for the selected station. Select Show Report to specify the total fuel in your ...
.... • Set Total Fuel Onboard-select to view the Tide Prediction Report for the fuel economy calculation. Tide-station information is shown. 32 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select a current station. Select Information > Tides & Currents > Currents. 2. Viewing Information To synchronize your fuel ..., select Information > Dashboard > Fuel > MENU. • Fill Up All Tanks-select when your tanks. • Fuel Economy-select either GPS Speed or Water Speed (using data from a speed wheel) for the selected station. Select Show Report to specify the total fuel in your ...
Owner's Manual
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... before power is lost. Auto Power (GPSMAP 421/451/521/551/526/556, including "s" models)-turn on or off . However, when using a Garmin sounder module to configure unit settings. The...> Color Mode to set when the unit makes audible sounds. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to brighten or...general system settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Units. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS (in Europe) ...
... before power is lost. Auto Power (GPSMAP 421/451/521/551/526/556, including "s" models)-turn on or off . However, when using a Garmin sounder module to configure unit settings. The...> Color Mode to set when the unit makes audible sounds. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to brighten or...general system settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Units. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS (in Europe) ...
Owner's Manual
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... meter is automatically set the minimum depth (chart depth datum) to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the calculated GPS speed). Auto Guidance-set the automatic guidance parameters: • Safe Depth-set to the next leg. A safe depth of...that specifies a different position format. Changing the System Language To change navigation preferences, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The auto setting automatically turns daylight saving time on or off, 38 depending on ) or by number (Turn 1,...
... meter is automatically set the minimum depth (chart depth datum) to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the calculated GPS speed). Auto Guidance-set the automatic guidance parameters: • Safe Depth-set to the next leg. A safe depth of...that specifies a different position format. Changing the System Language To change navigation preferences, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The auto setting automatically turns daylight saving time on or off, 38 depending on ) or by number (Turn 1,...
Owner's Manual
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... 2. If you select On, use the Rocker to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is less than the specified value. The unit must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Note: You must be connected to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Note: To...Alarms To set an alarm to indicate the fuel level at which the alarm should sound. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fish-set an alarm to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Battery-set an alarm to work. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can...
... 2. If you select On, use the Rocker to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is less than the specified value. The unit must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Note: You must be connected to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Note: To...Alarms To set an alarm to indicate the fuel level at which the alarm should sound. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fish-set an alarm to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Battery-set an alarm to work. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can...
Owner's Manual
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...network or a NMEA 2000 network. If your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The following table .... The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio. Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling (... distress call from your Garmin VHF radio. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 50 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
...network or a NMEA 2000 network. If your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The following table .... The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio. Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling (... distress call from your Garmin VHF radio. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 50 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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...: once per second GPS Accuracy: Position: Appendix Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky) GPSMAP 420/420s GPSMAP 520/520s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 550/550s GPSMAP 450/450s GPSMAP 525/525s GPSMAP 556/556s GPSMAP 555/555s Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s Warm...
...: once per second GPS Accuracy: Position: Appendix Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky) GPSMAP 420/420s GPSMAP 520/520s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 550/550s GPSMAP 450/450s GPSMAP 525/525s GPSMAP 556/556s GPSMAP 555/555s Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s Warm...
Owner's Manual
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...GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the specified distance range. Decrease the input voltage to the maximum voltage allowed (or less) for the speed wheel to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW) Depth: 2,500 ft. (762 m) (1 kW), 1,500 ft. (457 m)** *1 kW transducers are supported by the GPSMAP... 525s/526s/ 555s/556s units only. **Depth capacity is not moving fast enough for your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Read Voltages That High, Limited To Top Of Range...
...GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the specified distance range. Decrease the input voltage to the maximum voltage allowed (or less) for the speed wheel to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW) Depth: 2,500 ft. (762 m) (1 kW), 1,500 ft. (457 m)** *1 kW transducers are supported by the GPSMAP... 525s/526s/ 555s/556s units only. **Depth capacity is not moving fast enough for your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Read Voltages That High, Limited To Top Of Range...
Owner's Manual
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...battery 42 clock 42 collision 44 deep water 42 fish 42 fuel 42 GPS accuracy 42 navigation 41 safe-zone 44 shallow water 42 sonar 42 water ... using 21 chart data 10 charts detail 13 fish eye 3D 17 fishing 18 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 8 settings 12 Clear User Data 33 collision alarm 44... 17 Color Scheme 48 Communications 40 Compass 30 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv course up 13 current stations 32 customizing chart settings 12 D Dashboard 30... 31 full screen, sonar 45 fuse 56 G gain 49 Garmin Data Transfer 40 gauges fuel 31 go to 22 GPS 5, 37, 56 Grid (North) 38 guide to 22 ...
...battery 42 clock 42 collision 44 deep water 42 fish 42 fuel 42 GPS accuracy 42 navigation 41 safe-zone 44 shallow water 42 sonar 42 water ... using 21 chart data 10 charts detail 13 fish eye 3D 17 fishing 18 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 8 settings 12 Clear User Data 33 collision alarm 44... 17 Color Scheme 48 Communications 40 Compass 30 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv course up 13 current stations 32 customizing chart settings 12 D Dashboard 30... 31 full screen, sonar 45 fuse 56 G gain 49 Garmin Data Transfer 40 gauges fuel 31 go to 22 GPS 5, 37, 56 Grid (North) 38 guide to 22 ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Adjusting the Display Settings To adjust the backlight: 1. press and release to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. As you pan past the edge of the first turn toward your destination. 4. To pan the ... any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Rocker to the route. Press left , or right to add additional turns....lists, or to start the new route. To turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location.
... Adjusting the Display Settings To adjust the backlight: 1. press and release to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. As you pan past the edge of the first turn toward your destination. 4. To pan the ... any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Rocker to the route. Press left , or right to add additional turns....lists, or to start the new route. To turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location.