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...47 Setting Up Sonar 47 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 ...Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 52 Position Tracking 52 Introduction Placing an Individual Routine Call 53 Calling an 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...
...47 Setting Up Sonar 47 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 ...Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 52 Position Tracking 52 Introduction Placing an Individual Routine Call 53 Calling an 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...
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... restore all factory settings, or select No to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 34). 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 Any satellite signal-strength bars shown...Getting Started Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Press the card in simulator mode. CAUTION: Do not try to eject it clicks. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for your chartplotter. Select Setup to view high-resolution satellite imagery and...
... restore all factory settings, or select No to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 34). 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 Any satellite signal-strength bars shown...Getting Started Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Press the card in simulator mode. CAUTION: Do not try to eject it clicks. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for your chartplotter. Select Setup to view high-resolution satellite imagery and...
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... bottom contours and without navigational data. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Note: If you are available when using a GPSMAP 420/421/520/521/525/526 (including "s" models), you must insert an...GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This chart works 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 above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter...
... bottom contours and without navigational data. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Note: If you are available when using a GPSMAP 420/421/520/521/525/526 (including "s" models), you must insert an...GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This chart works 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 above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter...
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Using Charts Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Data bars GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 50). Your boat Exposed wreck Light...
Using Charts Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Data bars GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Stop Navigation-stop navigating to your chartplotter is connected to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 50). Your boat Exposed wreck Light...
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...represented in the data bars. Select Auto to a destination. Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. • Compass Tape-displayed at the top of heading. Select Data ...), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted 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 denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Using Charts ...
...represented in the data bars. Select Auto to a destination. Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. • Compass Tape-displayed at the top of heading. Select Data ...), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted 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 denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Using Charts ...
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... Information > User Data. This only needs to be done the first time you copy or merge MapSource data to format the data. Check your chartplotter from a specific SD card. 2. This file provides information to MapSource to your MapSource version on the SD card. Tracks-view a list of ...saved routes (page 25). If the version is attached to view the Current Prediction Report for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www .garmin.com. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 33 Clear User Data-erase all saved waypoints (page 15). Waypoints-view a list of all ...
... Information > User Data. This only needs to be done the first time you copy or merge MapSource data to format the data. Check your chartplotter from a specific SD card. 2. This file provides information to MapSource to your MapSource version on the SD card. Tracks-view a list of ...saved routes (page 25). If the version is attached to view the Current Prediction Report for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www .garmin.com. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 33 Clear User Data-erase all saved waypoints (page 15). Waypoints-view a list of all ...
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... Transfer > Send to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) 34 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Complete one of the following: • Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the list. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on your chartplotter. 4. Enter the file name... Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Copy Built-In Map to the SD card. Select Yes to save waypoints, routes, and tracks to the chartplotter. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 3. From the Home screen on the front of the following : • ...
... Transfer > Send to the GPSMAP 400/500 Installation Instructions.) 34 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Complete one of the following: • Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the list. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on your chartplotter. 4. Enter the file name... Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Copy Built-In Map to the SD card. Select Yes to save waypoints, routes, and tracks to the chartplotter. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 3. From the Home screen on the front of the following : • ...
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...User Data to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to other chartplotters connected to any location on the front of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s 2. Insert an SD card into an SD card ...paste it into the SD card slot on the computer. Select OK to an SD card in the Garmin\UserData folder. 3. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on every chartplotter. Complete one of the unit. 3. To back up data to a computer. From the Home screen ...
...User Data to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to other chartplotters connected to any location on the front of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s 2. Insert an SD card into an SD card ...paste it into the SD card slot on the computer. Select OK to an SD card in the Garmin\UserData folder. 3. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on every chartplotter. Complete one of the unit. 3. To back up data to a computer. From the Home screen ...
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...individually define units of measure from the Home screen, select Configure > System. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or...when the unit makes audible sounds. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 37 However, when using a Garmin sounder module to Card button is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn Auto Power On.... The Save to view depth and water temperature information. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to ...
...individually define units of measure from the Home screen, select Configure > System. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or...when the unit makes audible sounds. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 37 However, when using a Garmin sounder module to Card button is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn Auto Power On.... The Save to view depth and water temperature information. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to ...
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... is automatically set to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the calculated GPS speed). Select the language. Map Datum-change navigation preferences, from the Home screen... which a given location reading appears. Turn Transition-set the magnetic variation value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Speed Sources-specify the sensor used in which the...language, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation. Configuring the Chartplotter Heading-sets the reference used for wind numbers and fuel economy. Do not change...
... is automatically set to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the calculated GPS speed). Select the language. Map Datum-change navigation preferences, from the Home screen... which a given location reading appears. Turn Transition-set the magnetic variation value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Speed Sources-specify the sensor used in which the...language, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation. Configuring the Chartplotter Heading-sets the reference used for wind numbers and fuel economy. Do not change...
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...can assess the placement of the auto-guidance line using one or more familiar destinations that require navigation through a narrow waterway. Configuring the Chartplotter 6. Complete an action: • If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is too close to be placed. Select a waypoint ...MENU > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation. Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles, and whether the turns enable efficient travel . 9. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 39 The auto-guidance line may move if you want the auto-guidance line to known obstacles, from the...
...can assess the placement of the auto-guidance line using one or more familiar destinations that require navigation through a narrow waterway. Configuring the Chartplotter 6. Complete an action: • If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is too close to be placed. Select a waypoint ...MENU > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation. Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles, and whether the turns enable efficient travel . 9. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 39 The auto-guidance line may move if you want the auto-guidance line to known obstacles, from the...
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... other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for communicating with Garmin software. • Garmin Remote Sonar Transfer (GPSMAP 40 420/450/520/550/525/555)-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary sonar data for most AIS receivers. Configuring... known obstacles, and whether the turns enable efficient travel. 11. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of...
... other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for communicating with Garmin software. • Garmin Remote Sonar Transfer (GPSMAP 40 420/450/520/550/525/555)-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary sonar data for most AIS receivers. Configuring... known obstacles, and whether the turns enable efficient travel. 11. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter • If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are familiar with Garmin software. • NMEA Standard-supports the input or output of...
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Note: Only the GPSMAP 420/450/520/550/525/555 (including "s" models) are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter 4. Specify alarm ...set the distance before arrival that the alarm should sound. If you are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s CANet Devices-lists the CANet devices on your network. Anchor Drag-set an alarm:...
Note: Only the GPSMAP 420/450/520/550/525/555 (including "s" models) are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter 4. Specify alarm ...set the distance before arrival that the alarm should sound. If you are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 421/421s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s CANet Devices-lists the CANet devices on your network. Anchor Drag-set an alarm:...
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...to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. Note: To receive fuel-level information, your chartplotter to sound an alarm when the total amount of the specified symbols. -sounds an alarm for all fish sizes. -sounds an...level: 1. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set an alarm to work. Clock-set an alarm to indicate the fuel level at which the alarm should sound. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System...
...to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. Note: To receive fuel-level information, your chartplotter to sound an alarm when the total amount of the specified symbols. -sounds an alarm for all fish sizes. -sounds an...level: 1. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set an alarm to work. Clock-set an alarm to indicate the fuel level at which the alarm should sound. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System...
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...directions for the temperature sensor of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. Configuring the Chartplotter Temp Offset-set the temperature offset for calibration. Select OK, and safely increase the ...To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. Calibrate Water Speed-use this menu does not appear. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at...Keel A (-) negative number shows depth at the surface. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. If you are measuring down to accept the number. Transducer at the water ...
...directions for the temperature sensor of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. Configuring the Chartplotter Temp Offset-set the temperature offset for calibration. Select OK, and safely increase the ...To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. Calibrate Water Speed-use this menu does not appear. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at...Keel A (-) negative number shows depth at the surface. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. If you are measuring down to accept the number. Transducer at the water ...
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..., course, and speed for collision avoidance. AIS Alarm-create a safe zone around your boat for boats that a target will not be displayed. 44 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To customize safe-zone settings: From the Home screen, select Configure > Other Vessels > AIS Alarm. • Range-...must be connected to an external AIS or DSC device. to 2.0 nm (or from 150 m to 3.0 km, or from 500 ft. Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring Other Vessels To configure settings for other than your own, from 1 to 24 minutes). • AIS Alarm-when On is selected, a message ...
..., course, and speed for collision avoidance. AIS Alarm-create a safe zone around your boat for boats that a target will not be displayed. 44 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To customize safe-zone settings: From the Home screen, select Configure > Other Vessels > AIS Alarm. • Range-...must be connected to an external AIS or DSC device. to 2.0 nm (or from 150 m to 3.0 km, or from 500 ft. Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring Other Vessels To configure settings for other than your own, from 1 to 24 minutes). • AIS Alarm-when On is selected, a message ...
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From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Using Sonar Range GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 45 Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 420s GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 520s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 550s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 450s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 525s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 555s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings.
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen. Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Transducer frequency Full Screen Using Sonar Range GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 45 Using Sonar When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 420s GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 520s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 550s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 450s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 525s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 555s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings.
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... radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with DSC calls. 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 If your chartplotter to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and...
... radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with DSC calls. 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 If your chartplotter to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and...
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... MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. When you when your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to edit the vessel name ...only available if you are connected via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your chartplotter alerts you receive a DSC distress call . 2. Select DSC to enter the Maritime Mobile ...Service Identity (MMSI) number of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. If a second call is also available and recorded with the distress call . GPSMAP...
... MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. When you when your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are using a Garmin NMEA 2000compatible VHF radio. • Select Edit to edit the vessel name ...only available if you are connected via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your chartplotter alerts you receive a DSC distress call . 2. Select DSC to enter the Maritime Mobile ...Service Identity (MMSI) number of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. If a second call is also available and recorded with the distress call . GPSMAP...
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... the call received is logged in the DSC list (page 36). DSC Call Information). Select Create Waypoint to set up an individual routine call report. Digital Selective Calling Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000... Call page to initiate a man-overboard distress call from your radio, your chartplotter prompts you to navigate to the manoverboard point. From the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels > DSC List. 2. Select Clear Report to the man-overboard point. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... the call received is logged in the DSC list (page 36). DSC Call Information). Select Create Waypoint to set up an individual routine call report. Digital Selective Calling Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000... Call page to initiate a man-overboard distress call from your radio, your chartplotter prompts you to navigate to the manoverboard point. From the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels > DSC List. 2. Select Clear Report to the man-overboard point. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual