Owner's Manual
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...Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: You must have an "s" 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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding...other screens. Press HOME from MapSource®, update to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 45).
...Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: You must have an "s" 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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding...other screens. Press HOME from MapSource®, update to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 45).
Owner's Manual
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The Off setting shows the land as a GPSMAP 420s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to receive sonar information. Blue indicates deep water, yellow is shallow water, and red is present)-displays suspended targets (such as fish). Safe Depth-adjusts the depth ... of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the course line drawn when navigating. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. This...
The Off setting shows the land as a GPSMAP 420s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to receive sonar information. Blue indicates deep water, yellow is shallow water, and red is present)-displays suspended targets (such as fish). Safe Depth-adjusts the depth ... of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the course line drawn when navigating. Targets are indicated by your transducer on or off . Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. This...
Owner's Manual
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... 22. section on page 22 has more . To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 21 Detailed Road and POI Data BlueChart g2 Vision contains detailed road... Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Select the type of interest (POI) data, ... lodging, local attractions and more information on how to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. For instructions on setting...
... 22. section on page 22 has more . To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 21 Detailed Road and POI Data BlueChart g2 Vision contains detailed road... Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Select the type of interest (POI) data, ... lodging, local attractions and more information on how to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner's Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. For instructions on setting...
Owner's Manual
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... to indicate the fuel level at which the alarm should sound. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your unit must be connected to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the...an alarm to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Note: To receive fuel-level information, your chartplotter to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Clock-set ...
... to indicate the fuel level at which the alarm should sound. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your unit must be connected to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the...an alarm to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Note: To receive fuel-level information, your chartplotter to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Clock-set ...
Owner's Manual
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... boat. If you continue to the keel of water. Fuel Capacity-enter the total fuel capacity of the boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Transducer at the Bottom of the keel. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. To adjust the Keel ...Configure > My Boat. If you do not have a speed-sensing device, this menu to the water line (transducer installed on -screen directions for your transducer. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Enter a negative number to compensate for the temperature sensor of the keel), enter a (-) negative...
... boat. If you continue to the keel of water. Fuel Capacity-enter the total fuel capacity of the boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Transducer at the Bottom of the keel. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. To adjust the Keel ...Configure > My Boat. If you do not have a speed-sensing device, this menu to the water line (transducer installed on -screen directions for your transducer. If you get the message, contact Garmin Product Support. Enter a negative number to compensate for the temperature sensor of the keel), enter a (-) negative...
Owner's Manual
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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. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen.
Owner's Manual
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... the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Frequency. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency 46 Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. A 50 kHz frequency graph appears on the same screen. a 200...
... the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Frequency. Depth, temperature, and speed Range Frequencies Split Frequency 46 Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency Split Zoom GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom. A 50 kHz frequency graph appears on the same screen. a 200...
Owner's Manual
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... depth (Show or Hide). The current temperature and the depth are using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to left as information is received. Surface Noise-show or hide the sonar returns near the surface of the screen. To ... flasher along the bottom. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Sonar Setup. If using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of your boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Temp and depth Time elapsed Temperature range Temp Log Using Sonar The temperature...
... depth (Show or Hide). The current temperature and the depth are using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to left as information is received. Surface Noise-show or hide the sonar returns near the surface of the screen. To ... flasher along the bottom. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Sonar Setup. If using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of your boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Temp and depth Time elapsed Temperature range Temp Log Using Sonar The temperature...
Owner's Manual
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...strongest returns are highlighted in white. Color Scheme-select White or Blue. Note: To display water temperature or water speed, the connected transducer must be capable of fish symbols, whiteline, and the sonar color scheme. • Fish Symbols-set how the sonar interprets suspended targets... are highlighted in white. ◦ Medium-many strong returns are highlighted in white. ◦ Low-the least sensitive setting. Press Select. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Suspended targets appear as symbols. Almost all sonar screens, but does not change the Temp Log screen. To ...
...strongest returns are highlighted in white. Color Scheme-select White or Blue. Note: To display water temperature or water speed, the connected transducer must be capable of fish symbols, whiteline, and the sonar color scheme. • Fish Symbols-set how the sonar interprets suspended targets... are highlighted in white. ◦ Medium-many strong returns are highlighted in white. ◦ Low-the least sensitive setting. Press Select. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Suspended targets appear as symbols. Almost all sonar screens, but does not change the Temp Log screen. To ...
Owner's Manual
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...turns zooming off , or set to No Zoom by default. Frequency-when using a dual frequency transducer, select how the frequencies appear on the right side of the screen (Auto, or to Manual...Gain is cluttered, decrease the gain. If the screen is set to adjust manually, Manual Range). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar 49 The zoom is rejected helps fine-tune the sonar ...window to show the most detail with the least noise. Gain-controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to manually adjust the value of noise rejection. To see more detail, increase the...
...turns zooming off , or set to No Zoom by default. Frequency-when using a dual frequency transducer, select how the frequencies appear on the right side of the screen (Auto, or to Manual...Gain is cluttered, decrease the gain. If the screen is set to adjust manually, Manual Range). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Sonar 49 The zoom is rejected helps fine-tune the sonar ...window to show the most detail with the least noise. Gain-controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to manually adjust the value of noise rejection. To see more detail, increase the...
Owner's Manual
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... W (peak 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 dependent on -screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Alarm Clock...an on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the antenna wiring is not moving fast enough for your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Arriving At [Waypoint Name]-you have drifted out...
... W (peak 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 dependent on -screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Alarm Clock...an on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the antenna wiring is not moving fast enough for your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Arriving At [Waypoint Name]-you have drifted out...
Owner's Manual
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...approaching an unsafe region as defined by your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support. Deep Water Alarm-the Deep Water Alarm ...-the boat is already in order to add new ones. Invalid MMSI-enter a valid MMSI. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Can't Read Voltages That Low, Limited To Bottom Of Range.... 58 Directory Memory is not unlocked for the transducer (page 43). Lost Satellite Reception-the unit has lost satellite signals. DSC Position Report Received From-shows the MMSI or name associated with the...
...approaching an unsafe region as defined by your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support. Deep Water Alarm-the Deep Water Alarm ...-the boat is already in order to add new ones. Invalid MMSI-enter a valid MMSI. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Can't Read Voltages That Low, Limited To Bottom Of Range.... 58 Directory Memory is not unlocked for the transducer (page 43). Lost Satellite Reception-the unit has lost satellite signals. DSC Position Report Received From-shows the MMSI or name associated with the...
Owner's Manual
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...you need to clear the track log and turn track recording on. Sonar Timeout-there is on the SD card. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to the connected device. 59 The oldest track log points were deleted to make space for some other reason. Off Course Alarm... in memory. Track Log Full-the track log is a bad cable or transducer, or the transducer cable was truncated to fit. Track Truncated-a complete uploaded track does not fit into memory. Reduce the number of data. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Sonar Service Lost-the external sonar device ...
...you need to clear the track log and turn track recording on. Sonar Timeout-there is on the SD card. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to the connected device. 59 The oldest track log points were deleted to make space for some other reason. Off Course Alarm... in memory. Track Log Full-the track log is a bad cable or transducer, or the transducer cable was truncated to fit. Track Truncated-a complete uploaded track does not fit into memory. Reduce the number of data. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Sonar Service Lost-the external sonar device ...
Owner's Manual
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... 6 system settings 37 T Temp Log 47 Temp Offset 43 Tides/Currents 12 tide stations 32 viewing information 12 64 Time (options) 38 tracks 18, 26 transducer dual frequency 49 transferring data 33, 34 Trip Odometer 31 True (north) 38 turn the unit off 3 Turn Transition 38 U unit ID number 6 units of... edit existing 15, 24 mark current location 24 moving 24 viewing 33 Where To 22 Whiteline 48 Z zoom 49 2x 49 4x 49 split 49 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... 6 system settings 37 T Temp Log 47 Temp Offset 43 Tides/Currents 12 tide stations 32 viewing information 12 64 Time (options) 38 tracks 18, 26 transducer dual frequency 49 transferring data 33, 34 Trip Odometer 31 True (north) 38 turn the unit off 3 Turn Transition 38 U unit ID number 6 units of... edit existing 15, 24 mark current location 24 moving 24 viewing 33 Where To 22 Whiteline 48 Z zoom 49 2x 49 4x 49 split 49 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual