Installation Instructions
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...; 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 on your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Every possible...
...; 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 on your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Every possible...
Owner's Manual
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... mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Press the card in again and release it to purchase additional map data information. The unit does not track satellites in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer... To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in simulator mode. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off .
... mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Press the card in again and release it to purchase additional map data information. The unit does not track satellites in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer... To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in simulator mode. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off .
Owner's Manual
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... if your chartplotter is connected to your destination (only available while navigating). Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 29) and tracks (page 31). GPSMAP 400/500 Series... Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to a destination. ...
... if your chartplotter is connected to your destination (only available while navigating). Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 29) and tracks (page 31). GPSMAP 400/500 Series... Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to a destination. ...
Owner's Manual
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... within range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select the type of the vessel was reported, the nearest approach, and the time to dangerous target...the GPS heading, the time that are actively transmitting AIS information. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. The information reported for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can...
... within range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select the type of the vessel was reported, the nearest approach, and the time to dangerous target...the GPS heading, the time that are actively transmitting AIS information. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. The information reported for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can...
Owner's Manual
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...Power (GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, ...GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter (in Europe) on whenever power is applied, unless the chartplotter...chartplotter will automatically turn on or off with the Power Key before power is turned off . The speed filter averages the speed of measure from the Home screen, select Configure > System. Beeper/Display-select Beeper to set when the unit makes audible sounds. A Garmin...
...Power (GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, ...GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter (in Europe) on whenever power is applied, unless the chartplotter...chartplotter will automatically turn on or off with the Power Key before power is turned off . The speed filter averages the speed of measure from the Home screen, select Configure > System. Beeper/Display-select Beeper to set when the unit makes audible sounds. A Garmin...
Owner's Manual
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... Depth-set the minimum height (chart height datum) of the auto-guidance line Configuring the Chartplotter using one meter is satisfactory, select MENU > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation. Dock your ...boat can assess the placement of a bridge that your boat or drop anchor. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 To set the safe distance for a destination that require ... efficient travel under. • Shoreline Distance-set the distance from the calculated GPS speed). The available values for wind numbers and fuel economy. Review the placement...
... Depth-set the minimum height (chart height datum) of the auto-guidance line Configuring the Chartplotter using one meter is satisfactory, select MENU > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation. Dock your ...boat can assess the placement of a bridge that your boat or drop anchor. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 To set the safe distance for a destination that require ... efficient travel under. • Shoreline Distance-set the distance from the calculated GPS speed). The available values for wind numbers and fuel economy. Review the placement...
Owner's Manual
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...be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Off Course-set an alarm to...detects a suspended target of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound. Configuring the Chartplotter • Change Time/Change Distance-if you have Activation set the distance before arrival that the ...alarm should sound. Clock-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set the number of the specified symbols....
...be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Off Course-set an alarm to...detects a suspended target of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound. Configuring the Chartplotter • Change Time/Change Distance-if you have Activation set the distance before arrival that the ...alarm should sound. Clock-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set the number of the specified symbols....
Owner's Manual
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... 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 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio, the chartplotter displays the manoverboard screen and prompts you connect your chartplotter to your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted...
... 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 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio, the chartplotter displays the manoverboard screen and prompts you connect your chartplotter to your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions. You can read. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 71 Antenna Input is...kW), 1,500 ft. (457 m) (dual frequency), 900 ft (274 m) (dual beam). Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. Appendix Battery Alarm-battery...Voltage Is Too High-too much input voltage-the unit shuts off . Contact your chartplotter. Can't Read Voltages That Low, Limited To Bottom Of Range-voltage value in ...
... conditions. You can read. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 71 Antenna Input is...kW), 1,500 ft. (457 m) (dual frequency), 900 ft (274 m) (dual beam). Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. Appendix Battery Alarm-battery...Voltage Is Too High-too much input voltage-the unit shuts off . Contact your chartplotter. Can't Read Voltages That Low, Limited To Bottom Of Range-voltage value in ...