Quick Reference Guide
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... Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide From the Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. Follow the colored line on the Navigation chart. To create a new waypoint: 1. Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location you want to edit. 3. Select Create Waypoint. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select a destination. 4. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to use the map...
... Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide From the Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. Follow the colored line on the Navigation chart. To create a new waypoint: 1. Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location you want to edit. 3. Select Create Waypoint. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select a destination. 4. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to use the map...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the route is cleared; Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you pan past the edge of the Navigation chart ( ). From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. The track memory is complete. 5. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your destination and press SELECT. 2. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. MENU-Press to the previous screen when indicated. A trailing line on...
... the route is cleared; Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you pan past the edge of the Navigation chart ( ). From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. The track memory is complete. 5. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your destination and press SELECT. 2. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. MENU-Press to the previous screen when indicated. A trailing line on...
Chartplotter Configuration Guide for Mercury Zeus and Axius Systems
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... turned on your chartplotter. 3. Set the distance to your chartplotter model and the available software version. Select Home > Configure > Communications > NMEA Port 1. 2. Select Home > Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup > Port Types. 2. Select Done. Checking a GPSMAP 600 Series Device 1. If the software version is a higher number than the number recorded from your chartplotter, follow the on your computer using a sounder. 1. Select System. 6. Chartplotter Configuration Guide for proper Zeus or Axius operation. Select Back. 5. Connect the GPSMAP...
... turned on your chartplotter. 3. Set the distance to your chartplotter model and the available software version. Select Home > Configure > Communications > NMEA Port 1. 2. Select Home > Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup > Port Types. 2. Select Done. Checking a GPSMAP 600 Series Device 1. If the software version is a higher number than the number recorded from your chartplotter, follow the on your computer using a sounder. 1. Select System. 6. Chartplotter Configuration Guide for proper Zeus or Axius operation. Select Back. 5. Connect the GPSMAP...
Installation Instructions
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... Safety and Product Information guide in Taiwan Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Before installing your chartplotter. Connect the cables to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Chartplotter GPSMAP 420/430...
... Safety and Product Information guide in Taiwan Mount the chartplotter (page 2). 3. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. Before installing your chartplotter. Connect the cables to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. notice: When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Chartplotter GPSMAP 420/430...
Installation Instructions
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... not cut the transducer cable, because this can be connected to higher-voltage power sources. Refer to the positive voltage terminal. (If you might be connected for more information. 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the Power section of the System Specifications on the fuse block of the voltage source. 2. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 network. The wiring harness...
... not cut the transducer cable, because this can be connected to higher-voltage power sources. Refer to the positive voltage terminal. (If you might be connected for more information. 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Connect the red (+ or positive) wire to the Power section of the System Specifications on the fuse block of the voltage source. 2. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. If applicable, the wiring harness also connects the chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 network. The wiring harness...
Installation Instructions
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... chartplotter to function. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to 100 mA. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be wired for more information. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - Set the serial port(s) on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. The alarm circuit switches to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). Battery...
... chartplotter to function. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to 100 mA. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be wired for more information. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - Set the serial port(s) on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. The alarm circuit switches to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). Battery...
Owner's Manual
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... try to navigate using simulator mode, because the GPS receiver is on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to the previous screen when indicated. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 5 The unit does not track satellites in...
... try to navigate using simulator mode, because the GPS receiver is on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to the previous screen when indicated. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 5 The unit does not track satellites in...
Owner's Manual
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... screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > New Waypoint. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints > Options > New Waypoint. 2. Press SELECT. • Use Current Position-Create a waypoint at your current location. To edit an existing waypoint: 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. To move the waypoint on the Navigation chart. Select Move. 5. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 Select the waypoint you want to edit. 4. Select the button for each waypoint. Create...
... screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > New Waypoint. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints > Options > New Waypoint. 2. Press SELECT. • Use Current Position-Create a waypoint at your current location. To edit an existing waypoint: 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. To move the waypoint on the Navigation chart. Select Move. 5. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 Select the waypoint you want to edit. 4. Select the button for each waypoint. Create...
Owner's Manual
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... delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. From the Home screen on your chartplotter. 3. See page 62 for more information. Select Options > Delete All to a computer. 5. From the Home screen on your unit must be connected to identify and track other boats, your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. Enter the file name using...
... delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. From the Home screen on your chartplotter. 3. See page 62 for more information. Select Options > Delete All to a computer. 5. From the Home screen on your unit must be connected to identify and track other boats, your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. Enter the file name using...
Owner's Manual
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... Navigation Preferences To change this determines whether route turns are relative, not absolute. Route Labels-for wind numbers and fuel economy. Auto Guidance-set the automatic guidance parameters: • Safe Depth-set how much time or how far before a turn in a route that the auto-guidance line is placed an appropriate distance from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation. From the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Dist. > Normal. 3. Complete an action: 50 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
... Navigation Preferences To change this determines whether route turns are relative, not absolute. Route Labels-for wind numbers and fuel economy. Auto Guidance-set the automatic guidance parameters: • Safe Depth-set how much time or how far before a turn in a route that the auto-guidance line is placed an appropriate distance from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation. From the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Dist. > Normal. 3. Complete an action: 50 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... or the speed sensor is not stuck. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 Configuring the Chartplotter Temp Offset-set the temperature offset for calibration. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. Enter a positive number to calibrate a speed-sensing device. From the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 2. This shows the depth at the bottom of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the surface. Transducer at the Bottom of the Keel A (-) negative number shows depth at the...
... or the speed sensor is not stuck. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 Configuring the Chartplotter Temp Offset-set the temperature offset for calibration. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. Enter a positive number to calibrate a speed-sensing device. From the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 2. This shows the depth at the bottom of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. Transducer at Surface A (+) positive number shows depth at the surface. Transducer at the Bottom of the Keel A (-) negative number shows depth at the...
Owner's Manual
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... Calling (DSC) Using the Chartplotter 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 62 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your chartplotter, the radio displays the Distress Call page to initiate a man-overboard distress call from the radio. The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to the man-overboard point. When you connect your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The...
... Calling (DSC) Using the Chartplotter 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 62 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your chartplotter, the radio displays the Distress Call page to initiate a man-overboard distress call from the radio. The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to the man-overboard point. When you connect your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The...
Owner's Manual
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... a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. When you receive a DSC distress call . 1. Select Clear Report to toggle it replaces the first call in the call the vessel in distress (page 65). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 Select DSC to delete the call . The DSC list shows the most -recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you when your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call from the chartplotter. If position information was...
... a chart screen, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. When you receive a DSC distress call . 1. Select Clear Report to toggle it replaces the first call in the call the vessel in distress (page 65). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 Select DSC to delete the call . The DSC list shows the most -recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you when your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call from the chartplotter. If position information was...
Owner's Manual
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... select Trail Line to delete the call . If your Garmin chartplotter is also available with the radio to send the distress call report. Select Create Waypoint to set up an individual routine call with NMEA 2000, provided that send position reports. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual For information on activating navigation to a man-overboard location, see your chartplotter prompts you to start a Williamson turn to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000‑compatible VHF radio. • Select...
... select Trail Line to delete the call . If your Garmin chartplotter is also available with the radio to send the distress call report. Select Create Waypoint to set up an individual routine call with NMEA 2000, provided that send position reports. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual For information on activating navigation to a man-overboard location, see your chartplotter prompts you to start a Williamson turn to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000‑compatible VHF radio. • Select...
Owner's Manual
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... on the Navigation chart. To turn trails off for subsequent calls until you can use the chartplotter interface to show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for each reported position, a black line indicating the path of the following channels on which you connect your call . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Digital Selective Calling 3. To change the symbol and color of hours to set the duration of a DSC channel...
... on the Navigation chart. To turn trails off for subsequent calls until you can use the chartplotter interface to show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for each reported position, a black line indicating the path of the following channels on which you connect your call . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Digital Selective Calling 3. To change the symbol and color of hours to set the duration of a DSC channel...
Owner's Manual
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... boat is Shorted-a part of the dangerous target. Contact your chartplotter. Can't Unlock Maps-data on -screen message system to alert you to provide a valid speed. remove and reinsert. AIS: Dangerous Target-shows the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the antenna wiring is higher than the voltage where the unit automatically turns off in your dealer or Garmin Product Support. remove and reinsert. Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card; Anchor Drag Alarm...
... boat is Shorted-a part of the dangerous target. Contact your chartplotter. Can't Unlock Maps-data on -screen message system to alert you to provide a valid speed. remove and reinsert. AIS: Dangerous Target-shows the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the antenna wiring is higher than the voltage where the unit automatically turns off in your dealer or Garmin Product Support. remove and reinsert. Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card; Anchor Drag Alarm...
Owner's Manual
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... transfer user data without deleting old data to have the unit serviced. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to the connected device. Sonar Service Lost-the external sonar device you entered a saved track name that already exists in the SD card slot. Track Already Exists [Track Name]-you were connected to needs a software update. Track Log Full-the track log is full. Track Memory is Full, Can't Create Track-the track log memory is full and track recording has been turned off. Water Speed Sensor...
... transfer user data without deleting old data to have the unit serviced. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to the connected device. Sonar Service Lost-the external sonar device you entered a saved track name that already exists in the SD card slot. Track Already Exists [Track Name]-you were connected to needs a software update. Track Log Full-the track log is full. Track Memory is Full, Can't Create Track-the track log memory is full and track recording has been turned off. Water Speed Sensor...
Owner's Manual
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... 30 Auto Power 48 B backing up data 40 backlight adjusting 3 barometer, reference time 49 Beeper/Display 48 BlueChart g2 Vision using 30-34 boat icon 13 bottom lock 61 buttons 4 C Calibrate Water Speed 55 celestial 38 Chart/Sonar screen using 22 Chart Borders 13 chart data 9 charts detail 12 fish eye 3D 17 fishing 17 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 7 settings 11 Clear User Data 39 collision alarm 56 colors, hazard 16 Color Scheme 61 Communications 51 Compass 31 compass rose 12 Compass Tape 9 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using...
... 30 Auto Power 48 B backing up data 40 backlight adjusting 3 barometer, reference time 49 Beeper/Display 48 BlueChart g2 Vision using 30-34 boat icon 13 bottom lock 61 buttons 4 C Calibrate Water Speed 55 celestial 38 Chart/Sonar screen using 22 Chart Borders 13 chart data 9 charts detail 12 fish eye 3D 17 fishing 17 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 7 settings 11 Clear User Data 39 collision alarm 56 colors, hazard 16 Color Scheme 61 Communications 51 Compass 31 compass rose 12 Compass Tape 9 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using...
Owner's Manual
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... 18 Saved Tracks 15 Save To Card 40, 48 screenshots 72 scroll speed 60 SD cards inserting 5 removing 5 SELECT key 4 Serial Port setup 51 Service Points 11 settings alarms 53 chart 11 communications 51 fish eye 3D 17 initializing 2 language 49 navigation preferences 50 system 48 76 units of measure 49 Shoreline Distance 50 simulator 48 mode 5 Skyview 48 software license agreement 73 software version 48 sonar advanced settings 61 cone 17 full screen...
... 18 Saved Tracks 15 Save To Card 40, 48 screenshots 72 scroll speed 60 SD cards inserting 5 removing 5 SELECT key 4 Serial Port setup 51 Service Points 11 settings alarms 53 chart 11 communications 51 fish eye 3D 17 initializing 2 language 49 navigation preferences 50 system 48 76 units of measure 49 Shoreline Distance 50 simulator 48 mode 5 Skyview 48 software license agreement 73 software version 48 sonar advanced settings 61 cone 17 full screen...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... battery) because some devices are limited to connect NMEA 2000 devices located in the backbone. NMEA 2000 Fundamentals Cable Length and Device Limits When building your NMEA 2000 network, keep in mind these considerations, contact your boat manufacturer or a certified NMEA 2000 technician for assistance. Existing NMEA 2000 Installation Considerations If your boat has an existing NMEA 2000 installation, and you will need to use NMEA 2000 mini connectors...
... battery) because some devices are limited to connect NMEA 2000 devices located in the backbone. NMEA 2000 Fundamentals Cable Length and Device Limits When building your NMEA 2000 network, keep in mind these considerations, contact your boat manufacturer or a certified NMEA 2000 technician for assistance. Existing NMEA 2000 Installation Considerations If your boat has an existing NMEA 2000 installation, and you will need to use NMEA 2000 mini connectors...
