Installation Instructions
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...(1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. The cable cannot be spliced and connected to be in... a transom-mount location, consider the following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. cable clamps (2) G - Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in... (9.5 mm) wrench or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - Be sure you choose to use a different transducer, installation instructions are available from your chartplotter is key...
...(1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. The cable cannot be spliced and connected to be in... a transom-mount location, consider the following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. cable clamps (2) G - Plastic spacer (1) H - 1/4 in... (9.5 mm) wrench or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - Be sure you choose to use a different transducer, installation instructions are available from your chartplotter is key...
Installation Instructions
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... mm) below water level when the boat is below an aluminum hull. Attach the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in the path of tape around the motor body. Route... the transducer cable to the 5 × 30 mm screws (B). Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Repeat steps 5 and 6 using the 5 × 30 mm screws. Mount the transducer cable cover far above...
... mm) below water level when the boat is below an aluminum hull. Attach the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in the path of tape around the motor body. Route... the transducer cable to the 5 × 30 mm screws (B). Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Repeat steps 5 and 6 using the 5 × 30 mm screws. Mount the transducer cable cover far above...
Installation Instructions
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... to 20 ft. (6 m). Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on ...to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. You can use the Garmin CANet with your device, you disconnected. 3. Contact your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can ...
... to 20 ft. (6 m). Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is Garmin CANet-compatible, it can receive sonar information from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network on ...to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. You can use the Garmin CANet with your device, you disconnected. 3. Contact your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Connecting the Wiring Harness to a Garmin CANet Device If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you can ...
Installation Instructions
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... Sats in View Wind Data Compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are supported by the GPSMAP 525s/526s/535s/536s/545s/546s/555s/556s units only.) Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 ...Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, SDVHW, SDWPL You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W...
... Sats in View Wind Data Compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are supported by the GPSMAP 525s/526s/535s/536s/545s/546s/555s/556s units only.) Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to NMEA 2000-Compatible Chartplotters): Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126996 ...Sentences: SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, SDVHW, SDWPL You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3,200 W...
Quick Reference Guide
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...MOB point. Press SELECT. 4. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide Create a Waypoint Editing or Deleting a Waypoint To edit an existing waypoint: 1. OR From the... destination. 4. Select the waypoint or the MOB you want to designate the waypoint as an MOB: 1. Use the Rocker to edit. 3. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to the destination. Select the button for a Destination by Name. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints....
...MOB point. Press SELECT. 4. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide Create a Waypoint Editing or Deleting a Waypoint To edit an existing waypoint: 1. OR From the... destination. 4. Select the waypoint or the MOB you want to designate the waypoint as an MOB: 1. Use the Rocker to edit. 3. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to the destination. Select the button for a Destination by Name. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints....
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS... Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 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 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 ...
...Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS... Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 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 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 ...
Owner's Manual
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...use an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to the most-current ...version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 36). ...
...use an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to the most-current ...version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 36). ...
Owner's Manual
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... the boat as a navigational aid. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to view map information, and as a three-dimensional navigation aid. Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a... view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon...
... the boat as a navigational aid. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to view map information, and as a three-dimensional navigation aid. Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a... view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon...
Owner's Manual
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... from the home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Selected item 2. For more than one item is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. Tides/Currents-turns tides and currents on or off (page 42). Select... If more information about on the chart with the map pointer, and press SELECT. To access additional object information: 1. Service Points-turns marine service points on or off . Using Charts Accessing Additional Object Information Use the map pointer ( ) to view information about tides, see ...
... from the home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Selected item 2. For more than one item is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. Tides/Currents-turns tides and currents on or off (page 42). Select... If more information about on the chart with the map pointer, and press SELECT. To access additional object information: 1. Service Points-turns marine service points on or off . Using Charts Accessing Additional Object Information Use the map pointer ( ) to view information about tides, see ...
Owner's Manual
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...-manage tracks (page 33). • Saved Tracks-view a list of the course line drawn when navigating. Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D, which provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat. To view information about ...feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Other Vessels-view information about other vessels. Weather Radar-turn the display of NEXRAD ...
...-manage tracks (page 33). • Saved Tracks-view a list of the course line drawn when navigating. Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D, which provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat. To view information about ...feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Other Vessels-view information about other vessels. Weather Radar-turn the display of NEXRAD ...
Owner's Manual
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...a weather module and you have an XM subscription.) See page 68 for additional information. Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on page 9. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water.... Mariner's Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options from the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, press MENU. To customize the appearance of...
...a weather module and you have an XM subscription.) See page 68 for additional information. Hazard Colors-Turns hazard colors on page 9. Mariner's Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water.... Mariner's Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options from the Mariner's Eye 3D screen, press MENU. To customize the appearance of...
Owner's Manual
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section on page 28 contains 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. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to ..., press MENU. Select the type of chart on page 28. Using Charts instructions on searching for, and navigating to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is...
section on page 28 contains 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. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to ..., press MENU. Select the type of chart on page 28. Using Charts instructions on searching for, and navigating to identify and track other vessels. 22 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Navigation chart screen Sonar screen Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is...
Owner's Manual
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... from other vessels appear on a chart or on a 3D chart view. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 The details, projected heading, and trails settings configured for one chart or one 3D chart view...Charts. Activating a Target for AIS-activated vessels. • Trails-shows the tracks of AIS vessels. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. Select MENU > Other Vessels > Display Setup. • Display Range-allows you to select an AIS vessel. You can configure ...
... from other vessels appear on a chart or on a 3D chart view. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 The details, projected heading, and trails settings configured for one chart or one 3D chart view...Charts. Activating a Target for AIS-activated vessels. • Trails-shows the tracks of AIS vessels. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. Select MENU > Other Vessels > Display Setup. • Display Range-allows you to select an AIS vessel. You can configure ...
Owner's Manual
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... vessel. 1. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. Setting the Safe-zone Collision Alarm The safe-zone collision alarm can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that a target will intersect the safe zone... is still labeled as dangerous on the screen. 4. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. to select an AIS vessel. Select a time. 26 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press SELECT. 4. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Time To...
... vessel. 1. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. Setting the Safe-zone Collision Alarm The safe-zone collision alarm can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that a target will intersect the safe zone... is still labeled as dangerous on the screen. 4. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. to select an AIS vessel. Select a time. 26 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press SELECT. 4. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Time To...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts 27 From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select MENU > Other Vessels > AIS List. The AIS list shows the MMSIs or (if the boat is broadcasting it) names of AIS Targets Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you... list shows information about all of the boats your boat appears at the top of the list. 1. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3.
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts 27 From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select MENU > Other Vessels > AIS List. The AIS list shows the MMSIs or (if the boat is broadcasting it) names of AIS Targets Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you... list shows information about all of the boats your boat appears at the top of the list. 1. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3.
Owner's Manual
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...connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot, you are susceptible to damage from the SD card to your PC. You can transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from above and behind the boat for backup. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). NOTE: Autopilot can.... Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you start any type of your destination (page 49). The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is installed on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort.
...connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot, you are susceptible to damage from the SD card to your PC. You can transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from above and behind the boat for backup. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). NOTE: Autopilot can.... Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you start any type of your destination (page 49). The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is installed on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort.
Owner's Manual
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...installed at the bottom of the keel, measure the distance from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Weather. 2. From the Home ... configure your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the specified symbols. -...Enter this value in step 3 as a positive number. Turn the following alarms on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. If the transducer is 2°F (1.1°C)...
...installed at the bottom of the keel, measure the distance from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Weather. 2. From the Home ... configure your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the specified symbols. -...Enter this value in step 3 as a positive number. Turn the following alarms on or off: marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, or flash flood. If the transducer is 2°F (1.1°C)...
Owner's Manual
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The time stamp in varying shades and colors. NEXRAD shows very light rain and GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 69 To view weather information on the chart. NEXRAD is set to strong thunderstorms in the upper-left corner of ... weather information. Using XM WX Weather and Audio snow up to Off, none of the weather parameters will be visible on a Perspective 3D chart or a Mariner's Eye 3D chart: Press MENU > Weather Radar > On. You can view NEXRAD information as an image of the latest update, or as an animated loop...
The time stamp in varying shades and colors. NEXRAD shows very light rain and GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 69 To view weather information on the chart. NEXRAD is set to strong thunderstorms in the upper-left corner of ... weather information. Using XM WX Weather and Audio snow up to Off, none of the weather parameters will be visible on a Perspective 3D chart or a Mariner's Eye 3D chart: Press MENU > Weather Radar > On. You can view NEXRAD information as an image of the latest update, or as an animated loop...
Owner's Manual
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...-hour intervals (12 Hrs, 24 Hrs, 36 Hrs, and 48 Hrs), as well as its projected path (indicated by a red line). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 71 To view information about the warning, select the warning area. Using XM WX Weather and Audio Understanding... Marine Warnings When a Marine Warning is issued, the area for a county, the county is highlighted in red. The light blue lines on the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center. Understanding Hurricane Information The Hurricanes ...
...-hour intervals (12 Hrs, 24 Hrs, 36 Hrs, and 48 Hrs), as well as its projected path (indicated by a red line). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 71 To view information about the warning, select the warning area. Using XM WX Weather and Audio Understanding... Marine Warnings When a Marine Warning is issued, the area for a county, the county is highlighted in red. The light blue lines on the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center. Understanding Hurricane Information The Hurricanes ...
Owner's Manual
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... battery 53 clock 53 collision 26 deep water 53 fish 54 fuel 54 GPS accuracy 53 navigation 53 off course 53 shallow water 53 sonar 53 water temp...eye 3D 18 settings 18 fishing chart 19 AIS 27 MARPA 27 fishing information 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 85 Time 49 barometric pressure trend 49 Beeper/Display ... Borders 14 chart data 10 charts detail 13 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 82 Clear User Data... rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 30 course up data 46 backlight, adjusting 4 Baro....
... battery 53 clock 53 collision 26 deep water 53 fish 54 fuel 54 GPS accuracy 53 navigation 53 off course 53 shallow water 53 sonar 53 water temp...eye 3D 18 settings 18 fishing chart 19 AIS 27 MARPA 27 fishing information 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 85 Time 49 barometric pressure trend 49 Beeper/Display ... Borders 14 chart data 10 charts detail 13 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 82 Clear User Data... rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 30 course up data 46 backlight, adjusting 4 Baro....