Installation Instructions
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...more information. The alarm does not need to function. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as a DSC or AIS device. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be connected to the NMEA 0183 in (or... the wiring harness to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for more information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. Refer to 100 mA. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. ...
...more information. The alarm does not need to function. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as a DSC or AIS device. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be connected to the NMEA 0183 in (or... the wiring harness to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for more information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. Refer to 100 mA. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. ...
Owner's Manual
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... a series of the main screens to access advanced settings. • Press and release the Power key to adjust the display settings. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. 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...
... a series of the main screens to access advanced settings. • Press and release the Power key to adjust the display settings. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Routes 25 Using Tracks 26 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 28 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 29 Viewing Information 30 Viewing a Compass 30 Viewing Numbers 30 Viewing Trip Information 31 Viewing Fuel Gauges 31 Viewing Tide-station Information 32 Viewing Current Information 32 Viewing User Data 33 Viewing Other Vessels 35 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... Routes 25 Using Tracks 26 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 28 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 29 Viewing Information 30 Viewing a Compass 30 Viewing Numbers 30 Viewing Trip Information 31 Viewing Fuel Gauges 31 Viewing Tide-station Information 32 Viewing Current Information 32 Viewing User Data 33 Viewing Other Vessels 35 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... Advanced Sonar Settings 48 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 50 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 50 Adding a DSC Contact 51 Viewing the DSC List 51 Receiving Distress Calls 51 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 52 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 52 Position Tracking 52 Introduction... AIS Target 54 Appendix 55 Specifications 55 Alarms and Messages 57 Capturing Screenshots 60 Caring for the Unit 60 Software License Agreement 61 Index 62 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... Advanced Sonar Settings 48 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 50 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 50 Adding a DSC Contact 51 Viewing the DSC List 51 Receiving Distress Calls 51 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 52 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 52 Position Tracking 52 Introduction... AIS Target 54 Appendix 55 Specifications 55 Alarms and Messages 57 Capturing Screenshots 60 Caring for the Unit 60 Software License Agreement 61 Index 62 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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...of according to http://my.garmin.com. For more information go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To view the full ...Declaration of Directive 1999/5/EC. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series...
...of according to http://my.garmin.com. For more information go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To view the full ...Declaration of Directive 1999/5/EC. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series...
Owner's Manual
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Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn off the unit...on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Language-select the language to use for location readings. AIS Receiver (is not available if you select None for on-screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical. System ...Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. NMEA Devices-if you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal ...
Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn off the unit...on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Language-select the language to use for location readings. AIS Receiver (is not available if you select None for on-screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical. System ...Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. NMEA Devices-if you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal ...
Owner's Manual
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...alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is detected, a message will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Select Backlight. Select Yes or No. Select Color Mode. 3. Press and release the Power key. 2. Getting Started ... 44). To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on track to calibrate it now. To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If a water speed wheel is available only on the Rocker to your boat specifications for your boat. Refer to switch between Day ...
...alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is detected, a message will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Select Backlight. Select Yes or No. Select Color Mode. 3. Press and release the Power key. 2. Getting Started ... 44). To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on track to calibrate it now. To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If a water speed wheel is available only on the Rocker to your boat specifications for your boat. Refer to switch between Day ...
Owner's Manual
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... Home screen are green . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual RANGE (-/+)-Press to mark a waypoint. press to return to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter data. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish... When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. press and release to access additional settings and configuration options; For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the sonar. Using the Keypad POWER/...
... Home screen are green . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual RANGE (-/+)-Press to mark a waypoint. press to return to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter data. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish... When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. press and release to access additional settings and configuration options; For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the sonar. Using the Keypad POWER/...
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Select Yes to restore all factory settings, or select No to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 34). The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1....signals. To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and...
Getting Started Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Select Yes to restore all factory settings, or select No to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 34). The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1....signals. To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and...
Owner's Manual
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...series unit (such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Press HOME from MapSource®, update to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner...the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 45).
...series unit (such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Press HOME from MapSource®, update to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner...the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 45).
Owner's Manual
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... on your course, to view map information, and as a three-dimensional navigation aid. Fishing charts and Fish Eye 3D views are using a GPSMAP 420/421/520/521/525/526 (including "s" models), you are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing Chart-provides a ...well for either the USA shoreline or a specific country. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... on your course, to view map information, and as a three-dimensional navigation aid. Fishing charts and Fish Eye 3D views are using a GPSMAP 420/421/520/521/525/526 (including "s" models), you are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing Chart-provides a ...well for either the USA shoreline or a specific country. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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Stop Navigation-stop navigating to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 50). Data bars GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or Fishing chart in fullscreen mode, without numbers. Using Charts Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your ...
Stop Navigation-stop navigating to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 50). Data bars GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or Fishing chart in fullscreen mode, without numbers. Using Charts Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your ...
Owner's Manual
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... Bar Setup to provide a graphical representation of the data on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Other features common to a destination. Select Auto to turn on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating a route or an automatic guidance line..., and you are navigating to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in the data bars. Using Charts • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on .
... Bar Setup to provide a graphical representation of the data on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Other features common to a destination. Select Auto to turn on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating a route or an automatic guidance line..., and you are navigating to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in the data bars. Using Charts • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on .
Owner's Manual
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... map pointer ( ) away from your current location and to scroll to provide continuous map coverage. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Split Navigation Chart. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 Map pointer To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Go To (or Guide...
... map pointer ( ) away from your current location and to scroll to provide continuous map coverage. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Split Navigation Chart. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 Map pointer To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Go To (or Guide...
Owner's Manual
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... information: 1. Viewing Tide-Station Information Tide-station information appears on or off (page 32). High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual True wind or apparent wind direction displays if the unit is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. If more information...
... information: 1. Viewing Tide-Station Information Tide-station information appears on or off (page 32). High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual True wind or apparent wind direction displays if the unit is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. If more information...
Owner's Manual
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... Full World Map is always up. Wind direction indicator Using Charts Detail-adjusts the amount of detail shown on the Rocker to decrease map detail. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Changing the Chart Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance.
... Full World Map is always up. Wind direction indicator Using Charts Detail-adjusts the amount of detail shown on the Rocker to decrease map detail. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Changing the Chart Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance.
Owner's Manual
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... level. • Chart Borders-turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you want to view additional settings (page 9). 14 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Symbols-changes symbol preferences. • Navaid Size-adjusts the size of the navaid symbols shown on the map. • Navaid Type-selects the navaid...
... level. • Chart Borders-turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you want to view additional settings (page 9). 14 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Symbols-changes symbol preferences. • Navaid Size-adjusts the size of the navaid symbols shown on the map. • Navaid Type-selects the navaid...
Owner's Manual
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...(page 9)-show or hide the numbers for cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing, or the compass tape. Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D that have been saved. Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer to your boat and ...tracks that provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to your course), and provides a visual navigation GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 15 Chart Appearance-customize the Perspective 3D chart. • Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off to the navaid. Waypoints...
...(page 9)-show or hide the numbers for cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing, or the compass tape. Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D that have been saved. Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer to your boat and ...tracks that provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to your course), and provides a visual navigation GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 15 Chart Appearance-customize the Perspective 3D chart. • Range Rings-toggles the range rings on or off to the navaid. Waypoints...
Owner's Manual
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...boat and lower to view details about navaids such as beacons, lights, and obstructions: 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The scale ( ) temporarily appears at the bottom of the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, select MENU > Chart Appearance. Using Charts aid. Press SELECT to ...the water. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 1. To customize the appearance of the screen. This view is ...
...boat and lower to view details about navaids such as beacons, lights, and obstructions: 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The scale ( ) temporarily appears at the bottom of the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, select MENU > Chart Appearance. Using Charts aid. Press SELECT to ...the water. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 1. To customize the appearance of the screen. This view is ...