Garmin 010-02342-65 LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing Bundle LI User Manual

ECHOMAP

™

UHD

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................1

ECHOMAP UHD 60 Front View..................................................1

Device Keys........................................................................... 1

ECHOMAP UHD 60 Connector View.....................................1

ECHOMAP UHD 70/90 Front View.............................................1

Device Keys........................................................................... 1

Assigning a Shortcut Key....................................................... 1

ECHOMAP UHD 70/90 Connector View................................1

Tips and Shortcuts...................................................................... 2

Downloading the Manuals from the Web.................................... 2

Garmin Support Center...............................................................2

Inserting Memory Cards............................................................. 2

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals..................................................2

Selecting the GPS Source..................................................... 2

Customizing the Chartplotter........................................ 2

Customizing the Home Screen................................................... 2

Customizing Pages..................................................................... 2

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP UHD

70/90...................................................................................... 2

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP UHD

60........................................................................................... 3

Customizing the Data Overlays............................................. 3

Setting the Vessel Type.............................................................. 3

Adjusting the Backlight............................................................... 3

Adjusting the Color Mode........................................................... 3

Changing the Background Image............................................... 3

ActiveCaptain App......................................................... 3

ActiveCaptain Roles................................................................... 3

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App............................... 3

Enabling Smart Notifications.......................................................4

Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App.......................... 4

Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain........................................... 4

Charts and 3D Chart Views........................................... 4

Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart........................................... 5

Zooming In and Out of the Chart........................................... 5

Panning the Chart with the Keys........................................... 5

Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys........... 5

Chart Symbols....................................................................... 5

Measuring a Distance on the Chart....................................... 5

Creating a Waypoint on the Chart..........................................5

Navigating to a Point on the Chart......................................... 5

Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart............ 5

Viewing Details about Navaids.............................................. 6

Heading Line and Angle Markers.......................................... 6

Premium Charts.......................................................................... 6

Viewing Tide Station Information........................................... 6

Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart.............. 7

Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks..................................... 7

Automatic Identification System..................................................7

AIS Targeting Symbols.......................................................... 7

Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets...... 7

Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel.................................... 8

Viewing a List of AIS Threats................................................. 8

Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm................................... 8

AIS Aids to Navigation........................................................... 8

AIS Distress Signals.............................................................. 8

Turning Off AIS Reception..................................................... 9

Chart Menu................................................................................. 9

Chart Layers.......................................................................... 9

Fish Eye 3D Settings........................................................... 10

Supported Maps....................................................................... 10

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping....................... 10

Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Feature...................................................................... 11

Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map............ 11

Garmin Quickdraw Community................................................. 11

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

ActiveCaptain....................................................................... 11

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

Garmin Connect................................................................... 11

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings...................................... 12

Navigation with a Chartplotter.................................... 12

Basic Navigation Questions...................................................... 12

Destinations.............................................................................. 13

Searching for a Destination by Name.................................. 13

Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart............ 13

Searching for a Marine Services Destination....................... 13

Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To........... 13

Stopping Navigation............................................................. 13

Waypoints................................................................................. 13

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint.................... 13

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location........................ 13

Marking an MOB Location................................................... 13

Projecting a Waypoint.......................................................... 13

Viewing a List of all Waypoints............................................ 13

Editing a Saved Waypoint.................................................... 13

Moving a Saved Waypoint................................................... 14

Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint.............. 14

Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB.......................................... 14

Deleting All Waypoints......................................................... 14

Routes...................................................................................... 14

Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present

Location............................................................................... 14

Creating and Saving a Route............................................... 14

Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths............ 14

Editing a Saved Route......................................................... 14

Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route....................... 14

Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route...... 15

Deleting a Saved Route....................................................... 15

Deleting All Saved Routes................................................... 15

Auto Guidance.......................................................................... 15

Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path.................... 15

Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path...................... 15

Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path........................................ 15

Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress......... 15

Setting a Timed Arrival.........................................................15

Auto Guidance Path Configurations.................................... 16

Tracks....................................................................................... 16

Showing Tracks................................................................... 16

Setting the Color of the Active Track................................... 16

Saving the Active Track....................................................... 16

Viewing a List of Saved Tracks............................................ 16

Editing a Saved Track.......................................................... 16

Saving a Track as a Route...................................................17

Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track.................. 17

Deleting a Saved Track........................................................17

Deleting All Saved Tracks.................................................... 17

Retracing the Active Track................................................... 17

Clearing the Active Track..................................................... 17

Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording........... 17

Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log........... 17

Boundaries................................................................................17

Creating a Boundary............................................................ 17

Converting a Route to a Boundary...................................... 17

Converting a Track to a Boundary....................................... 17

Editing a Boundary...............................................................17

Setting a Boundary Alarm.................................................... 17

Deleting a Boundary............................................................ 18

Table of Contents i

Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, and

Boundaries................................................................................18

Sailing Features............................................................ 18

Setting the Vessel Type............................................................ 18

Sail Racing................................................................................18

Starting Line Guidance........................................................ 18

Using the Race Timer.......................................................... 18

Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS

Antenna................................................................................18

Laylines Settings.......................................................................18

Setting the Keel Offset.............................................................. 19

Sailboat Autopilot Operation..................................................... 19

Wind Hold............................................................................ 19

Tack and Gybe.....................................................................19

Sonar Fishfinder........................................................... 20

Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals............................ 20

Changing the Sonar View......................................................... 20

Traditional Sonar View..............................................................20

Split-Frequency Sonar View................................................ 20

Split-Zoom Sonar View........................................................ 20

Garmin ClearVü Sonar View.....................................................20

Garmin SideVü™ Sonar View.................................................. 20

SideVü Scanning Technology.............................................. 21

Panoptix Sonar Views...............................................................21

LiveVü Down Sonar View.................................................... 21

LiveVü Forward Sonar View................................................ 21

RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View.......................................... 21

RealVü 3D Down Sonar View.............................................. 21

RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View........................................ 22

FrontVü Sonar View............................................................. 22

Panoptix LiveScope Sonar View.......................................... 22

Flasher View............................................................................. 22

Flasher Page Shortcuts....................................................... 22

Selecting the Transducer Type................................................. 23

Calibrating the Compass......................................................23

Selecting a Sonar Source......................................................... 23

Renaming a Sonar Source...................................................23

Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen............................... 23

Pausing the Sonar Display....................................................... 23

Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen................................ 23

Viewing Sonar History.............................................................. 23

Sonar Sharing........................................................................... 23

Adjusting the Level of Detail..................................................... 23

Adjusting the Color Intensity..................................................... 24

Sonar Recordings..................................................................... 24

Recording the Sonar Display............................................... 24

Stopping the Sonar Recording............................................. 24

Deleting a Sonar Recording................................................. 24

Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Sonar Setup........... 24

Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen...................... 24

Setting the Scroll Speed...................................................... 24

Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale............... 24

Sonar Appearance Settings................................................. 25

Sonar Alarms....................................................................... 25

Advanced Sonar Settings.................................................... 25

Transducer Installation Settings...........................................25

Sonar Frequencies...............................................................25

Turning On the A-Scope...................................................... 26

Panoptix Sonar Setup............................................................... 26

Adjusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level......... 26

Adjusting the RealVü Sweep Speed.................................... 26

LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Menu.......................... 26

LiveVü and FrontVü Appearance Settings........................... 27

RealVü Appearance Settings............................................... 27

LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Menu............................. 27

LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Setup............................ 27

LiveScope and Perspective Appearance Settings............... 28

Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings........................... 28

Autopilot........................................................................ 29

Autopilot Configuration............................................................. 29

Autopilot Screen....................................................................... 29

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment................................ 29

Setting the Power Saver...................................................... 29

Selecting the Preferred Heading Source............................. 29

Engaging the Autopilot............................................................. 29

Steering Patterns...................................................................... 30

Following the U-Turn Pattern............................................... 30

Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern...................... 30

Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern...................... 30

Following the Williamson Turn Pattern................................ 30

Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control........................................ 30

Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control With a

Chartplotter.......................................................................... 30

Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote

Control Action Keys............................................................. 30

Force® Trolling Motor Control.................................... 30

Connecting to a Trolling Motor..................................................30

Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens......................... 31

Trolling Motor Control Bar.................................................... 31

Trolling Motor Settings.............................................................. 31

Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control

Shortcut Keys.......................................................................31

Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass...............................31

Setting the Bow Offset......................................................... 31

Digital Selective Calling............................................... 32

Chartplotter and NMEA 0183 VHF Radio Functionality............ 32

Turning On DSC....................................................................... 32

DSC List....................................................................................32

Viewing the DSC List........................................................... 32

Adding a DSC Contact......................................................... 32

Incoming Distress Calls............................................................ 32

Navigating to a Vessel in Distress....................................... 32

Position Tracking...................................................................... 32

Viewing a Position Report.................................................... 32

Navigating to a Tracked Vessel........................................... 32

Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel.... 32

Editing Information in a Position Report.............................. 32

Deleting a Position-Report Call............................................ 32

Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart...................................... 32

Individual Routine Calls............................................................ 32

Selecting a DSC Channel.................................................... 32

Making an Individual Routine Call....................................... 33

Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target............ 33

Gauges and Graphs..................................................... 33

Viewing the Compass............................................................... 33

Viewing Trip Gauges................................................................ 33

Resetting Trip Gauges......................................................... 33

Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges............................................ 33

Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges........... 33

Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges........................ 33

Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges........................ 33

Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms..................... 33

Setting the Fuel Alarm.............................................................. 33

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel............................... 33

Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel... 33

Viewing the Wind Gauges........................................................ 33

Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge.................................... 34

Configuring the Speed Source............................................. 34

Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge........... 34

Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge....................... 34

Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits................. 34

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Digital Switching.......................................................... 34

Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page............................ 34

Tide, Current, and Celestial Information.................... 34

Tide Station Information............................................................34

Current Station Information.......................................................34

Celestial Information................................................................. 35

Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial Information

for a Different Date................................................................... 35

Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current Station...... 35

Media Player................................................................. 35

Opening the Media Player........................................................ 35

Media Player Icons.............................................................. 35

Selecting the Media Source...................................................... 35

Playing Music............................................................................35

Browsing for Music...............................................................35

Setting a Song to Repeat..................................................... 35

Setting All Songs to Repeat................................................. 35

Setting Songs to Shuffle...................................................... 35

Adjusting the Volume................................................................ 35

Enabling and Disabling Zones............................................. 35

Muting the Media Volume.................................................... 35

VHF Radio................................................................................ 35

Scanning VHF Channels......................................................35

Adjusting the VHF Squelch.................................................. 35

Radio........................................................................................ 35

Setting the Tuner Region..................................................... 36

Changing the Radio Station................................................. 36

Changing the Tuning Mode................................................. 36

Presets................................................................................. 36

DAB Playback........................................................................... 36

Setting the DAB Tuner Region............................................ 36

Scanning for DAB Stations.................................................. 36

Changing DAB Stations....................................................... 36

DAB Presets........................................................................ 36

SiriusXM Satellite Radio........................................................... 36

Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID.............................................. 36

Activating a SiriusXM Subscription...................................... 36

Customizing the Channel Guide.......................................... 37

Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List................... 37

Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls................................. 37

Setting the Device Name.......................................................... 37

Updating the Media Player Software........................................ 37

Device Configuration................................................... 37

Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically............................... 37

System Settings........................................................................ 37

Display Settings................................................................... 38

GPS Settings....................................................................... 38

Viewing the Event Log......................................................... 38

Viewing System Software Information................................. 38

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information.... 38

My Vessel Settings................................................................... 38

Setting the Keel Offset......................................................... 38

Setting the Water Temperature Offset................................. 39

Calibrating a Water-Speed Device.......................................39

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel............................... 39

Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel... 39

Communications Settings......................................................... 39

NMEA 0183..........................................................................39

NMEA 2000 Settings............................................................40

Wi‑Fi Network...................................................................... 40

Setting Alarms.......................................................................... 40

Navigation Alarms................................................................ 40

System Alarms..................................................................... 40

Setting the Fuel Alarm......................................................... 40

Units Settings............................................................................40

Navigation Settings................................................................... 41

Other Vessel Settings............................................................... 41

Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings................ 41

Sharing and Managing User Data............................... 41

Connecting to a Garmin Device to Share User Data................ 41

User Data Sharing Cable Wiring Diagram........................... 41

Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes... 42

Copying User Data from a Memory Card................................. 42

Copying User Data to a Memory Card......................................42

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from HomePort™ to a

Chartplotter............................................................................... 42

Backing Up Data to a Computer............................................... 42

Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter.................................. 42

Saving System Information to a Memory Card......................... 42

Clearing Saved Data.................................................................42

Appendix....................................................................... 42

ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express.......................................... 42

Garmin Express App.................................................................43

Installing the Garmin Express App on a Computer.............. 43

Registering Your Device Using the Garmin Express App.... 43

Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin Express App........ 43

Software Updates................................................................ 43

Cleaning the Screen................................................................. 44

Screenshots.............................................................................. 44

Capturing Screenshots........................................................ 44

Copying Screenshots to a Computer................................... 44

Troubleshooting........................................................................ 44

My device will not acquire GPS signals............................... 44

My device will not turn on or keeps turning off..................... 44

My sonar does not work....................................................... 45

My device is not creating waypoints in the correct

location.................................................................................45

My device does not display the correct time........................ 45

Specifications............................................................................45

All Models............................................................................ 45

6-Inch Models...................................................................... 45

7-Inch Models...................................................................... 45

9-Inch Models...................................................................... 45

Sonar Models Specifications................................................46

NMEA 0183 Information.......................................................46

NMEA 2000 PGN Information.............................................. 46

Index.............................................................................. 47

Table of Contents iii

Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings and other important

information.

ECHOMAP UHD 60 Front View

Power key

Automatic backlight sensor

Keys

microSD

memory card slot

NOTICE

Each time you place the device in the cradle, you should make

sure the device is firmly secured in the cradle, the cables are

fully pushed into the device and cradle, and the locking bracket

is snapped firmly closed. There is an audible click when the

locking bracket is installed correctly. If the cables are not fully

seated and the device is not firmly secured, it can lose power or

stop working. The device can also fall out of the cradle and

become damaged if it is not firmly secured.

Device Keys

Turns on and off the device when held.

Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar

transmission when quickly pressed and released.

Scrolls through the brightness levels when pressed

repeatedly.

Zooms out of a chart or view.

Zooms in to a chart or view.

Scrolls, highlights options, and moves the cursor.

SELECT Acknowledges messages and selects options.

BACK Returns to the previous screen.

MARK Saves the present location as a waypoint.

HOME Returns to the Home screen.

Takes a screenshot when held.

MENU Opens a menu of options for the page, when applicable.

Closes a menu, when applicable.

Takes a screenshot when held.

ECHOMAP UHD 60 Connector View

POWER Power and data sharing

N2K NMEA 2000

network

XDCR 4-pin transducer

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused

connectors with weather caps.

ECHOMAP UHD 70/90 Front View

Power key

Automatic backlight sensor

Touchscreen

Shortcut keys

microSD memory card slot

Device Keys

Turns on and off the device when held.

Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar

transmission when quickly pressed and released.

Scrolls through the brightness levels when pressed repeatedly.

1 2 3 4 Assigns a shortcut key to the active screen when held.

Opens the assigned screen when pressed.

Assigning a Shortcut Key

You can quickly open commonly used screens by assigning a

shortcut key. You can create a shortcut to screens such as

sonar screens and charts.

Open a screen.

Hold a shortcut key, and select OK.

TIP: The shortcut is also saved to the Frequently Used

category with the shortcut key number.

ECHOMAP UHD 70/90 Connector View

POWER Power and NMEA 0183 devices

NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network

SONAR 12-pin transducer

PANOPTIX Panoptix

™

LiveScope

™

sonar or Garmin

Marine Network

for sharing sonar, LiveScope sonar, charts, and user data

If you are not connecting NMEA

0183 devices or another chartplotter to share

data, disregard the blue and brown wires.

Introduction 1

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused

connectors with weather caps.

Tips and Shortcuts

• Press to turn on the chartplotter.

• From any screen, press repeatedly to scroll through the

brightness levels. This can be helpful when the brightness is

so low you cannot see the screen.

• Hold a numbered key to create a shortcut to a screen.

• Select HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen.

• Select MENU to open additional settings about that screen.

• Select MENU to close the menu when finished.

• Press to open additional options, such as adjusting the

backlight and locking the touchscreen.

• Press , and select Power > Turn Off Device, or hold

until the Turn Off Device bar fills to turn off the chartplotter,

when available.

• Press , and select Power > Sleep Device to set the

chartplotter to standby mode, when available.

Downloading the Manuals from the Web

You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of

manuals from the Garmin website.

Go to

garmin.com/manuals/ECHOMAPUHD.

Download the manual.

Garmin Support Center

Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as

product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, software

updates, and customer support.

Inserting Memory Cards

You can use optional memory cards with the chartplotter. Map

cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and

aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other

points of interest. You can use blank memory cards to record

Garmin Quickdraw

™

Contours mapping, record sonar (with a

compatible transducer), transfer data such as waypoints and

routes to another compatible chartplotter or a computer, and use

the ActiveCaptain

app.

This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,

formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8

GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is

recommended.

Open the access flap or door

on the front of the

chartplotter.

Insert the memory card

Press the card in until it clicks.

Clean and dry the gasket and door.

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, be sure the memory card, gasket, and

door are thoroughly dry before closing the door.

Close the door.

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite

signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the

GPS position.

Turn on the device.

Wait while the device locates satellites.

It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.

When the device acquires satellite signals,

appears at the

top of the Home screen.

If the device loses satellite signals, disappears and a

flashing question mark appears over on the chart.

For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.

For help acquiring satellite signals, see (My device will not

acquire GPS signals, page 44).

Selecting the GPS Source

You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have

more than one GPS source.

Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.

Select the source for GPS data.

Customizing the Chartplotter

Customizing the Home Screen

You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.

From the Home screen, select Customize Home.

Select an option:

• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the item to

move, and select the new location.

• To add an item to the Home screen, select Add, and

select the new item.

• To remove an item you have added to the Home screen,

select Remove, and select the item.

• To change the Home screen background image, select

Background, and select an image.

Customizing Pages

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP

UHD 70/90

You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs.

Select Combos > Customize > Add.

Select a layout.

Select an area.

Select a function for the area.

Repeat these steps for each area of the page.

Drag the arrows to resize the areas.

Hold an area to rearrange it.

Hold a data field to select new data.

Select Done when you have finished customizing the page.

Enter a name for the page, and select Done.

2 Customizing the Chartplotter

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP

UHD 60

You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs.

Select Combos > Customize > Add.

Select a layout.

Select an area.

Select a function for the area.

Repeat these steps for each area of the page.

Select Data, and customize the data shown.

Select Next when you are done customizing the page.

Enter a name for the page, and select Done.

Use the arrow keys to resize the windows.

Select to BACK to exit.

Customizing the Data Overlays

You can customize the data in the data overlays shown on a

screen.

Select an option based on the type of screen you are

viewing:

• From a full screen view, select MENU > Edit Overlays.

• From a combination screen, select MENU > Configure

Combination > Edit Overlays.

TIP: To quickly change the data shown in an overlay box,

hold the overlay box.

Select an item to customize the data and data bar:

• To change the data shown in an overlay box, select the

overlay box, select the new data to show, and select

BACK.

• To select the location and layout of the data overlay bar,

select Edit Layout, and select an option.

• To customize the information shown when navigating,

select Navigation, and select an option.

• To turn on other data bars, like the media controls, select

Top Bar or Bottom Bar, and select the necessary

options.

Select Done.

Setting the Vessel Type

You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter

settings and to use features customized for your boat type.

Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.

Select an option.

Adjusting the Backlight

Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.

Adjust the backlight.

TIP: From any screen, press

repeatedly to scroll through

the brightness levels. This can be helpful when the

brightness is so low you cannot see the screen.

Adjusting the Color Mode

Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.

TIP: Select

> Display > Color Mode from any screen to

access the color settings.

Select an option.

Changing the Background Image

From the home screen, select MENU > Background.

TIP: You can also adjust this setting from Settings > System

> Display > Background.

Select an image.

ActiveCaptain App

CAUTION

This feature allows users to submit information. Garmin makes

no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or

timeliness of information submitted by users. Any use or reliance

on the information submitted by users is at your own risk.

The ActiveCaptain app provides a connection to your

ECHOMAP UHD device, charts, maps, and the community for a

connected boating experience.

On your mobile device with the ActiveCaptain app, you can

download, purchase, and update maps and charts. You can use

the app to easily and quickly transfer user data, such as

waypoints and routes, connect to the Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Community, update device software, and plan your

trip.

You can connect to the ActiveCaptain community for up-to-date

feedback on marinas and other points of interest. The app can

push smart notifications, such as calls and texts, to your

chartplotter display when paired.

ActiveCaptain Roles

Your level of interaction with the ECHOMAP UHD device using

the ActiveCaptain app depends on your role.

Feature Owner Guest

cards to account

Yes No

Update software Yes Yes

Automatically transfer Garmin Quickdraw contours you

have downloaded or created

Yes No

Push smart notifications Yes Yes

Begin navigating to a specific waypoint or navigating a

specific route

Yes Yes

Manually synchronize waypoints and routes with the

ECHOMAP UHD device

Yes Yes

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App

You can connect a mobile device to the ECHOMAP UHD device

using the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easy

way for you to interact with your ECHOMAP UHD device and

complete such tasks as sharing data, registering, updating the

device software, and receiving mobile device notifications.

Insert a memory card in one of the ECHOMAP UHD device's

card slots (

Inserting Memory Cards, page 2).

ActiveCaptain App 3

Be sure the card is inserted each time you want to use the

ActiveCaptain feature.

Select ActiveCaptain > Create ActiveCaptain Memory

Card.

NOTICE

You might be prompted to format the memory card.

Formatting the card deletes all information saved on the card.

This includes any saved user data, such as waypoints.

Formatting the card is recommended, but not required.

Before formatting the card, you should save the data from the

memory card onto the device internal memory (Copying User

Data from a Memory Card, page 42). After formatting the

card for the ActiveCaptain app, you can transfer the user

data back to the card (Copying User Data to a Memory Card,

page 42).

From the ActiveCaptain page, select MENU > Wi-Fi Setup

> Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi > On.

Enter a name and password for this network.

From the application store on your mobile device, install and

open the ActiveCaptain app.

Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the

ECHOMAP UHD device.

From your mobile device settings, open the Wi‑Fi

connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using

the name and password you entered.

Enabling Smart Notifications

WARNING

Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel.

Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result

in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

Before your ECHOMAP UHD device can receive notifications,

you must connect it to your mobile device and to the

ActiveCaptain app.

From the ECHOMAP UHD device, select ActiveCaptain >

Smart Notifications > Enable Notifications.

Turn on Bluetooth

technology in the mobile device settings.

Bring the devices within 10 m (33 ft.) of each other.

From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device, select

Smart Notifications > Pair with Chartplotter.

Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app to the

ECHOMAP UHD device.

When prompted, enter the key on your mobile device.

If necessary, adjust which notifications you receive in your

mobile device settings.

Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain

App

If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the

ActiveCaptain app to download and install the latest software

updates for your device.

NOTICE

Software updates may require the app to download large files.

Regular data limits or charges from your Internet service

provider apply. Contact your Internet service provider for more

information about data limits or charges.

The installation process can take several minutes.

Connect the mobile device to the ECHOMAP UHD device

(

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 3).

When a software update is available and you have internet

access on your mobile device, select Software Updates >

Download.

The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile

device. When you reconnect the app to the ECHOMAP UHD

device, the update is transferred to the device. After the

transfer is complete, you are prompted to install the update.

When you are prompted by the ECHOMAP UHD device,

select an option to install the update.

• To update the software immediately, select OK.

• To delay the update, select Cancel. When you are ready

to install the update, select ActiveCaptain > Software

Updates > Install Now.

Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain

You can use the ActiveCaptain app to download and transfer the

latest chart updates for your device. To save space on your

mobile device, space on the ActiveCaptain card, and download

time, consider using the ActiveCaptain app to download only the

areas of the chart you need.

If you are downloading an entire chart, you can use the Garmin

Express

™

app to download the map onto a memory card

(Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin Express App,

page 43). The Garmin Express app downloads large charts

more quickly than the ActiveCaptain app.

NOTICE

Chart updates may require the app to download large files.

Regular data limits or charges from your internet service

provider apply. Contact your internet service provider for more

information about data limits or charges.

Connect the mobile device to the ECHOMAP UHD device

(

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 3).

When a chart update is available, and you have internet

access on your mobile device, select OneChart > My

Charts.

Select the map to update.

Select the area to download.

Select Download.

The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile

device. When you reconnect the app to the ECHOMAP UHD

device, the update is transferred to the device. After the

transfer is complete, the updated charts are available for use.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the

map data and accessories used.

NOTE: 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in

some areas.

You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting

Charts.

Navigation Chart: Shows navigation data available on your pre-

loaded maps and from supplemental maps, if available. The

data includes buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings,

marinas, and tide stations in an overhead view.

Fishing Chart: Provides a detailed view of the bottom contours

and depth soundings on the chart. This chart removes

navigational data from the chart, provides detailed

bathymetric data, and enhances bottom contours for depth

recognition. This chart is best for offshore deep-sea fishing.

NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in

some areas.

Perspective 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the

boat (according to your course) and provides a visual

navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky

shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when

trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or

anchorages.

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Mariner's Eye 3D: Shows a detailed, three-dimensional view

from above and behind the boat (according to your course)

and provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpful

when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels,

and when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar

harbors or anchorages.

Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater view that visually

represents the sea floor according to the chart information.

When a sonar transducer is connected, suspended targets

(such as fish) are indicated by red, green, and yellow

spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green

indicates the smallest.

Relief Shading: Provides high resolution elevation shading of

lakes and coastal waters. This chart can be helpful for fishing

and diving.

NOTE: The Relief Shading chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart

NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in

some areas.

The Navigation Chart is optimized for navigation. You can plan a

course, view map information, and use the chart as a

navigational aid. To open the Navigation Chart, select Charts >

Navigation Chart.

The Fishing Chart provides a detailed view with more bottom

detail and fishing content. This chart is optimized for use when

fishing. To open the Fishing Chart, select Charts > Fishing

Chart.

Zooming In and Out of the Chart

The zoom level is indicated by the scale number at the bottom of

the chart. The bar under the scale number represents that

distance on the chart.

• To zoom out, select .

• To zoom in, select .

Panning the Chart with the Keys

You can move the chart to view an area other than your present

location.

From the chart, use the arrow keys.

Select BACK to stop panning and return the screen to your

present location.

NOTE: To pan from a combination screen, select SELECT.

Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys

From a chart or 3D chart view, select

, , , or to move

the cursor.

Select SELECT.

Chart Symbols

This table contains some of the common symbols you might see

on the detailed charts.

Icon Description

Buoy

Information

Marine services

Tide station

Icon Description

Current station

Overhead photo available

Perspective photo available

Other features common to most charts include depth contour

lines, intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the

original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols,

obstructions, and cable areas.

Measuring a Distance on the Chart

From a chart, select a location.

Select Measure Distance.

A push pin appears on the screen at your present location.

The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the corner.

TIP: To reset the pin and measure from the current location of

the cursor, select

Creating a Waypoint on the Chart

From a chart, select a location or object.

Select Create Waypoint.

Navigating to a Point on the Chart

WARNING

All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are

only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify

proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed.

Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when

navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in

vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in

some areas.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location.

If necessary, select Navigate To.

Select an option:

• To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.

• To create a route to the location, including turns, select

Route To.

• To use Auto Guidance, select Auto Guidance.

Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within

any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance

cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to

the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe

obstacle height.

Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart

You can view information, such as tide, current, celestial, chart

notes, or local services, about a location or an object on the

Navigation chart or the Fishing chart.

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location

or object.

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A list of options appears. The options that appear vary based

on the location or object you selected.

Select Information.

Viewing Details about Navaids

From the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Perspective 3D chart

view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view, you can view details about

various types of navigation aids, including beacons, lights, and

obstructions.

NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in

some areas.

NOTE: 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in

some areas.

From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid.

Select the name of the navaid.

Heading Line and Angle Markers

The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the

bow of the boat in the direction of travel. Angle markers indicate

relative position from the heading or course over ground, which

are helpful for casting or finding reference points.

Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers

The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the

bow of the boat in the direction of travel. Angle markers indicate

relative position from the heading or course over ground, which

are helpful for casting or finding reference points.

You can show the heading line and the course over ground

(COG) line on the chart.

COG is your direction of movement. Heading is the direction the

bow of the boat is pointed, when a heading sensor is connected.

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > My Vessel >

Heading Line > Angle Markers.

If necessary, select Source, and select an option:

• To automatically use the available source, select Auto.

• To use the GPS antenna heading for COG, select GPS

Heading (COG).

• To use data from a connected heading sensor, select

Heading.

• To use data from both a connected heading sensor and

the GPS antenna, select COG and Heading.

This displays both the heading line and the COG line on

the chart.

Select Display, and select an option:

• Select Distance > Distance, and enter the length of the

line shown on the chart.

• Select Time > Time, and enter the time used to calculate

the distance your boat will travel in the specified time at

your present speed.

Turning on Angle Markers

You can add angle markers to the map along the heading line.

Angle markers can be helpful for casting when fishing.

Set the heading line (

Setting the Heading Line and Angle

Markers, page 6).

Select Angle Markers.

Premium Charts

WARNING

All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are

only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify

proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed.

Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when

navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in

vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

NOTE: Not all models support all charts.

Optional premium charts, such as BlueChart

g3 Vision, allow

you to get the most out of your chartplotter. In addition to

detailed marine charting, premium charts may contain these

features, which are available in some areas.

Mariner’s Eye 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the

boat for a three-dimensional navigation aid.

Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater, three-dimensional view

that visually represents the sea floor according to the

information on the chart.

Fishing Charts: Shows the chart with enhanced bottom

contours and without navigational data. This chart works well

for offshore deep-sea fishing.

High Resolution Satellite Imagery: Provides high-resolution

satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on

the Navigation chart (Showing Satellite Imagery on the

Navigation Chart, page 7).

Aerial Photos: Shows marinas and other navigationally

significant aerial photos to help you visualize your

surroundings (Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks,

page 7).

Detailed Roads and POI data: Shows detailed road and point

of interest (POI) data, which includes highly detailed coastal

roads and POIs such as restaurants, lodging, and local

attractions.

Auto Guidance: Uses specified information about your vessel

and chart data to determine the best path to your destination.

Viewing Tide Station Information

WARNING

Tide and current information is for information purposes only. It

is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance,

to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment

in, on, and around the water at all times. Failure to heed this

warning could result in property damage, serious personal

injury, or death.

The icon on the chart indicates a tide station. You can view a

detailed graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at

different times or on different days.

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a tide

station.

Tide direction and tide level information appear near

Select the station name.

Animated Tide and Current Indicators

WARNING

Tide and current information is for information purposes only. It

is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance,

to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment

in, on, and around the water at all times. Failure to heed this

warning could result in property damage, serious personal

injury, or death.

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can view indicators for animated tide station and current

direction on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. You must

also enable animated icons in the chart settings (Chart Layer

Settings, page 9).

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An indicator for a tide station appears on the chart as a vertical

bar graph with an arrow. A red arrow pointing downward

indicates a falling tide, and a blue arrow pointing upward

indicates a rising tide. When you move the cursor over the tide

station indicator, the height of the tide at the station appears

above the station indicator.

Current direction indicators appear as arrows on the chart. The

direction of each arrow indicates the direction of the current at a

specific location on the chart. The color of the current arrow

indicates the range of speed for the current at that location.

When you move the cursor over the current direction indicator,

the specific current speed at the location appears above the

direction indicator.

Color Current Speed Range

Yellow 0 to 1 knot

Orange 1 to 2 knots

Red 2 or more knots

Showing Tides and Current Indicators

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can show static or animated tide and current station

indicators on the Navigation chart or Fishing chart.

From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select MENU > Layers

> Chart > Tides & Currents.

To show animated tide station indicators and animated

current direction indicators on the chart, select Animated.

Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land or

on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart.

NOTE: When enabled, high-resolution satellite images are

present only at lower zoom levels. If you cannot see high-

resolution images in your optional chart region, you can select

to zoom in. You also can set the detail level higher by changing

the map zoom detail.

From the Navigation chart, select MENU > Layers > Chart >

Satellite Photos.

Select an option:

• Select Land Only to show standard chart information on

the water, with photos overlaying the land.

NOTE: This setting must be enabled to view Standard

Mapping

charts.

• Select Photo Map Blend to show photos on both the

water and the land at a specified opacity. Use the slider

bar to adjust the photo opacity. The higher you set the

percentage, the more the satellite photos cover both land

and water.

Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks

Before you can view aerial photos on the Navigation chart, you

must turn on the Photo Points setting in the chart setup (Chart

Layers, page 9).

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can use aerial photographs of landmarks, marinas, and

harbors to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to

acquaint yourself with a marina or a harbor prior to arrival.

From the Navigation chart, select a camera icon:

• To view an overhead photo, select

• To view a perspective photo, select . The photo was

taken from the location of the camera, pointed in the

direction of the cone.

Select Photo.

Automatic Identification System

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to

identify and track other vessels, and alerts you to area traffic.

When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can

show some AIS information about other vessels that are within

range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that are

actively transmitting AIS information.

The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime

Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), location, GPS speed, GPS

heading, time that has elapsed since the last position of the

vessel was reported, nearest approach, and time to the nearest

approach.

Some chartplotter models also support Blue Force Tracking.

Vessels being tracked with Blue Force Tracking are indicated on

the chartplotter with a blue-green color.

AIS Targeting Symbols

Symbol Description

AIS vessel. The vessel is reporting AIS information. The

direction in which the triangle is pointing indicates the

direction in which the AIS vessel is moving.

Target is selected.

Target is activated. The target appears larger on the chart. A

green line attached to the target indicates the heading of the

target. The MMSI, speed, and direction of the vessel appear

beneath the target, if the details setting has been set to Show.

If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost, a message

banner appears.

Target is lost. A green X indicates that the AIS transmission

from the vessel is lost, and the chartplotter displays a

message banner asking whether the vessel should continue

to be tracked. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the lost

target symbol disappears from the chart or the 3D chart view.

Dangerous target in range. The target flashes while an alarm

sounds and a message banner appears. After the alarm has

been acknowledged, a solid red triangle with a red line

attached to it indicates the location and the heading of the

target. If the safe-zone collision alarm has been set to Off, the

target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the

alarm banner does not appear. If the AIS transmission from

the vessel is lost, a message banner appears.

Dangerous target is lost. A red X indicates that the AIS

transmission from the vessel is lost, and the chartplotter

displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should

continue to be tracked. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the

lost dangerous target symbol disappears from the chart or the

3D chart view.

The location of this symbol indicates the closest point of

approach to a dangerous target, and the numbers near the

symbol indicate the time to the closest point of approach to

that target.

NOTE: Vessels being tracked with the Blue Force Tracking

feature are indicated with a blue-green color regardless of their

status.

Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS

Targets

When heading and course over ground information are provided

by an activated AIS target, the heading of the target appears on

a chart as a solid line attached to the AIS target symbol. A

heading line does not appear on a 3D chart view.

The projected course of an activated AIS target appears as a

dashed line on a chart or a 3D chart view. The length of the

projected course line is based on the value of the projected

heading setting. If an activated AIS target is not transmitting

speed information, or if the vessel is not moving, a projected

course line does not appear. Changes in the speed, course over

ground, or rate of turn information transmitted by the vessel can

impact the calculation of the projected course line.

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When course over ground, heading, and rate of turn information

are provided by an activated AIS target, the projected course of

the target is calculated based on the course over ground and the

rate of turn information. The direction in which the target is

turning, which is also based on the rate of turn information, is

indicated by the direction of the barb at the end of the heading

line. The length of the barb does not change.

When course over ground and heading information are provided

by an activated AIS target, but rate of turn information is not

provided, the projected course of the target is calculated based

on the course over ground information.

Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

Select AIS Vessel > Activate Target.

Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel

You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS

heading, and other information that is reported about a targeted

AIS vessel.

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

Select AIS Vessel.

Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

Select AIS Vessel > Deactivate Target.

Viewing a List of AIS Threats

From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Layers >

Other Vessels > AIS List.

Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm

Before you can set a safe-zone collision alarm, you must have a

compatible chartplotter connected to an AIS device.

The safe-zone collision alarm is used only with AIS. The safe

zone is used for collision avoidance, and can be customized.

Select Settings > Alarms > AIS > AIS Alarm > On.

A message banner appears and an alarm sounds when an

AIS-activated vessel enters the safe-zone area around your

boat. The object is also labeled as dangerous on the screen.

When the alarm is off, the message banner and audible

alarm are disabled, but the object is still labeled as

dangerous on the screen.

Select Range.

Select a distance for the safe-zone radius around your

vessel.

Select Time To.

Select a time at which the alarm will sound if a target is

determined to intersect the safe zone.

For example, to be notified of a pending intersection 10

minutes before it will likely occur, set Time To to 10, and the

alarm will sound 10 minutes before the vessel intersects the

safe zone.

AIS Aids to Navigation

An AIS aid to navigation (ATON) is any kind of navigational aid

that is transmitted over the AIS radio. ATONs are displayed on

the charts and have identifying information, such as position and

type.

There are three main kinds of AIS ATONs. Real ATONs

physically exist and send their identifying and location

information from their actual location. Synthetic ATONs

physically exist, and their identifying and location information is

sent from another location. Virtual ATONs do not actually exist,

and their identifying and location information is sent from

another location.

You can view AIS ATONs on the chart when the chartplotter is

connected to a compatible AIS radio. To show AIS ATONs, from

a chart, select MENU > Layers > Chart > Navaid > ATONs.

You can view more information about an ATON if you select the

ATON on the chart.

Symbol Meaning

Real or synthetic ATON

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark North

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark South

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark East

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark West

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Special

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Safe

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Danger

Virtual ATON

Virtual ATON: Topmark North

Virtual ATON: Topmark South

Virtual ATON: Topmark East

Virtual ATON: Topmark West

Virtual ATON: Topmark Special

Virtual ATON: Topmark Safe

Virtual ATON: Topmark Danger

AIS Distress Signals

Self-contained AIS distress signal devices transmit emergency

position reports when activated. The chartplotter can receive

signals from Search and Rescue Transmitters (SART),

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), and

other man overboard signals. Distress signal transmissions are

different than standard AIS transmissions, so they appear

differently on the chartplotter. Instead of tracking a distress

signal transmission for collision avoidance, you track a distress

signal transmission to locate and assist a vessel or person.

Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission

When you receive a distress signal transmission, a distress

signal alarm appears.

Select Review > Go To to begin navigation to the

transmission.

AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols

Symbol Description

AIS distress signal device transmission. Select to see more

information about the transmission and begin navigation.

Transmission lost.

Transmission test. Appears when a vessel initiates a test of

their distress signal device, and does not represent a true

emergency.

Transmission test lost.

Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts

To avoid a large number of test alerts and symbols in crowded

areas such as marinas, you can select to receive or ignore AIS

test messages. To test an AIS emergency device, you must

enable the chartplotter to receive test alerts.

Select Settings > Alarms > AIS.

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Select an option:

• To receive or ignore Emergency Position Indicating Radio

Beacon (EPRIB) test signals, select AIS-EPIRB Test.

• To receive or ignore Man Overboard (MOB) test signals,

select AIS-MOB Test.

• To receive or ignore Search and Rescue Transponder

(SART) test signals, select AIS-SART Test.

Turning Off AIS Reception

AIS signal reception is turned on by default.

Select Settings > Other Vessels > AIS > Off.

All AIS functionality on all charts and 3D chart views is

disabled. This includes AIS vessel targeting and tracking,

collision alarms that result from AIS vessel targeting and

tracking, and the display of information about AIS vessels.

Chart Menu

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all chart views. Some options

require premium maps or connected accessories.

NOTE: The menus may contain some settings that are not

supported by your installed charts or your present location. If

you make changes to those settings, the changes will not impact

the chart view.

These settings apply to the chart views, except Fish Eye 3D

(Fish Eye 3D Settings, page 10).

From a chart, select MENU.

Layers: Adjusts the appearance of the different items on the

charts (Chart Layers, page 9).

Waypoints & Tracks: Adjusts how waypoints and tracks are

shown (User Data Layer Settings, page 10).

Quickdraw Contours: Turns on bottom contour drawing, and

allows you to create fishing map labels (Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Mapping, page 10).

Chart Setup: Adjusts the orientation and level of detail shown

on the chart and adjusts the data shown on the screen.

Edit Overlays: Adjusts the data shown on the screen

(Customizing the Data Overlays, page 3).

Chart Layers

You can turn on and off chart layers and customize features of

the charts. Each setting is specific to the chart or chart view

being used.

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and chartplotter

models. Some options require premium maps or connected

accessories.

NOTE: The menus may contain some settings that are not

supported by your installed charts or your present location. If

you make changes to those settings, the changes will not impact

the chart view.

From a chart, select MENU > Layers.

Chart: Shows and hides chart-related items (Chart Layer

Settings, page 9).

My Vessel: Shows and hides items relating to the boat (My

Vessel Layer Settings, page 9).

User Data: Shows and hides user data, such as waypoints,

boundaries, and tracks, and opens user data lists (User Data

Layer Settings, page 10).

Other Vessels: Adjusts how other vessels are shown (Other

Vessels Layer Settings, page 10).

Water: Shows and hides depth items (

Water Layer Settings,

page 10).

Quickdraw Contours: Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw

Contours data (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings,

page 12).

Chart Layer Settings

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > Chart.

Satellite Photos: Shows high-resolution satellite images on the

land or on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart,

when certain premium maps are used (Showing Satellite

Imagery on the Navigation Chart, page 7).

NOTE: This setting must be enabled to view Standard

Mapping charts.

Tides & Currents: Shows current station indicators and tide

station indicators on the chart and enables the tides and

current slider, which sets the time for which tides and

currents are reported on the map.

Land POIs: Shows points of interest on land.

Navaid: Shows navigational aids, such as ATONs and flashing

lights, on the chart. Allows you to select NOAA or IALA

navaid type.

Service Points: Shows locations for marine services.

Depth: Adjusts the items on the depth layer (Water Layer

Settings, page 10).

Restricted Areas: Shows information about restricted areas on

the chart.

Photo Points: Shows camera icons for aerial photos (Viewing

Aerial Photos of Landmarks, page 7).

My Vessel Layer Settings

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > My Vessel.

Heading Line: Shows and adjusts the heading line, which is a

line drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the

direction of travel (Setting the Heading Line and Angle

Markers, page 6).

Laylines: Adjusts the laylines, when in sailing mode (Laylines

Settings, page 9).

Roses: Allows you to display roses on the chart. Wind roses

show a visual representation of the wind angle or direction

provided by the connected wind sensor. The compass rose

indicates the compass direction oriented to the heading of the

boat.

Vessel Icon: Sets the icon that represents your present location

on the chart.

Laylines Settings

To use the laylines features, you must connect a wind sensor to

the chartplotter.

When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type, page 3), you

can display laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be

very helpful when racing.

From the navigation chart, select MENU > Layers > My Vessel

> Laylines > Setup.

Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel appear on the chart,

and sets the length of the laylines.

Sailing Angle: Allows you to select how the device calculates

laylines. The Actual option calculates the laylines using the

measured wind angle from the wind sensor. The Manual

Charts and 3D Chart Views 9

option calculates the laylines using manually entered

windward and leeward angles.

Windward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

windward sailing angle.

Leeward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

leeward sailing angle.

Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide.

Filter Time Constant: Filters the layline data based on the time

interval entered. For a smoother layline that filters out some

of the changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter

a higher number. For laylines that display a higher sensitivity

to changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter a

lower number.

User Data Layer Settings

You can show user data, such as waypoints, boundaries, and

tracks, on the charts.

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > User Data.

Waypoints: Shows waypoints on the chart and opens the list of

waypoints.

Boundaries: Shows boundaries on the chart and opens the list

of boundaries.

Tracks: Shows tracks on the chart.

Other Vessels Layer Settings

NOTE: These options require connected accessories, such as

an AIS receiver, radar, or VHF radio.

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > Other Vessels.

DSC: Sets how DSC vessels and trails appear on the chart, and

shows the DSC list.

AIS: Sets how AIS vessels and trails appear on the chart, and

shows the AIS list.

Details: Shows other vessel details on the chart.

Projected Heading: Sets the projected heading time for AIS-

activated and MARPA-tagged vessels.

AIS Alarm: Sets the safe-zone collision alarm (Setting the Safe-

Zone Collision Alarm, page 8).

Water Layer Settings

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > Water.

NOTE: The menu may contain some settings that are not

supported by your installed charts or your present location. If

you make changes to those settings, the changes will not impact

the chart view.

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts, views, and chartplotter

models. Some options require premium maps or connected

accessories.

Depth Shading: Specifies an upper and lower depth to shade

between.

Shallow Shading: Sets the shades from the shoreline to the

specified depth.

Spot Depths: Turns on spot soundings and sets a dangerous

depth. Spot depths that are equal to or more shallow than the

dangerous depth are indicated by red text.

Fishing Contours: Sets the zoom level for a detailed view of

bottom contours and depth soundings and simplifies map

presentation for optimal use while fishing.

Relief Shading: Shows the gradient of the bottom with shading.

This feature is available only with some premium maps.

Sonar Imagery: Shows sonar imagery to help show the density

of the bottom. This feature is available only with some

premium maps.

Lake Level: Sets the present water level of the lake. This

feature is available only with some premium maps.

Depth Range Shading

You can set color ranges on your map to show the water depths

where your target fish are currently biting. You can set deeper

ranges to monitor how quickly the bottom depth changes within

a specific depth range. You can create up to ten depth ranges.

For inland fishing, a maximum of five depth ranges can help

reduce map clutter. The depth ranges apply to all charts and all

bodies of water.

Some Garmin LakeVü

™

and premium supplemental charts have

multiple depth range shading by default.

Red From 0 to 1.5 m (from 0 to 5 ft.)

Orange From 1.5 to 3 m (from 5 to 10 ft.)

Yellow From 3 to 4.5 m (from 10 to 15 ft.)

Green From 4.5 to 7.6 m (from 15 to 25 ft.)

Fish Eye 3D Settings

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

From the Fish Eye 3D chart view, select MENU.

View: Sets the perspective of the 3D chart view.

Tracks: Shows tracks.

Sonar Cone: Shows a cone that indicates the area covered by

the transducer.

Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets.

Supported Maps

To help you have a safe and enjoyable time on the water,

Garmin devices only support official maps produced by Garmin

or an approved third party producer.

You can purchase maps from Garmin. If you purchase maps

from a seller other than Garmin, investigate the seller before

purchasing. Be extra cautious with online sellers. If you have

purchased an unsupported map, return it to the seller.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping

WARNING

The Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping feature allows users

to generate maps. Garmin makes no representations about the

accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the maps

generated by third parties. Any use or reliance on the maps

generated by third parties is at your own risk.

The Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping feature allows you to

instantly create maps with contours and depth labels for any

body of water.

When Garmin Quickdraw Contours records data, a colored

circle surrounds the vessel icon. This circle represents the

approximate area of the map that is scanned by each pass.

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A green circle indicates good depth and GPS position, and a

speed under 16 km/h (10 mph). A yellow circle indicates good

depth and GPS position, and a speed between 16 and 32 km/h

(10 and 20 mph). A red circle indicates poor depth or GPS

position, and a speed above 32 km/h (20 mph).

You can view Garmin Quickdraw Contours in a combination

screen or as a single view on the map.

The amount of saved data depends on the size of your memory

card, your sonar source, and the speed of your boat as you

record data. You can record longer when you use a single-beam

sonar. It is estimated that you might be able to record about

1,500 hours of data onto a 2 GB memory card.

When you record data on a memory card in your chartplotter,

the new data is added to your existing Garmin Quickdraw

Contours map, and is saved on the memory card. When you

insert a new memory card, the existing data does not transfer

onto the new card.

Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin

Quickdraw Contours Feature

Before you can use the Garmin Quickdraw Contours feature,

you must have sonar depth, your GPS position, and a memory

card with free space.

From a chart view, select MENU > Quickdraw Contours >

Start Recording.

When recording is complete, select MENU > Quickdraw

Contours > Stop Recording.

Select Manage > Name, and enter a name for the map.

Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Map

You can add labels to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours map to

mark hazards or points of interest.

From the Navigation chart, select a location.

Select Add Quickdraw Label.

Enter text for the label, and select Done.

Garmin Quickdraw Community

The Garmin Quickdraw Community is a free, public, online

community that enables you to download maps other users have

created. You can share your Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps

with others.

If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the

ActiveCaptain app to access the Garmin Quickdraw Community

(Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

ActiveCaptain, page 11).

If your device does not have Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the

Garmin Connect

™

website to access the Garmin Quickdraw

Community (Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community

with Garmin Connect, page 11).

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

ActiveCaptain

From your mobile device, open the ActiveCaptain app and

connect to the ECHOMAP UHD device (

Getting Started with

the ActiveCaptain App, page 3).

From the app, select Quickdraw Community.

You can download contours from others in the community

(

Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using

ActiveCaptain, page 11) and share the contours you have

created (Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with

the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain,

page 11).

Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using

ActiveCaptain

You can download Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that other

users have created and shared with the Garmin Quickdraw

Community.

From the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device, select

Quickdraw Community > Search for Contours.

Use the map and search features to locate an area to

download.

The red dots represent Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps

that have been shared for that area.

Select Select Download Region.

Drag the box to select the area to download.

Drag the corners to change the download area.

Select Download Area.

The next time you connect the ActiveCaptain app to the

ECHOMAP UHD device, the downloaded contours are

transferred to the device automatically.

Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the

Garmin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain

You can share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that you have

created with others in the Garmin Quickdraw Community.

When you share a contour map, only the contour map is shared.

Your waypoints are not shared.

When you set up your ActiveCaptain app, you may have

selected to share your contours with the community

automatically. If not, follow these steps to enable sharing.

From the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device, select

Sync with Plotter > Contribute to Community.

The next time you connect the ActiveCaptain app to the

ECHOMAP UHD device, your contour maps are transferred to

the community automatically.

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

Garmin Connect

Go to

connect.garmin.com.

Select Getting Started > Quickdraw Community > Getting

Started.

If you do not have a Garmin Connect account, create one.

Select Dashboards > Marine to open the Garmin Quickdraw

widget.

TIP: Make sure you have a memory card in your computer to

share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps.

Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the

Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect

You can share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that you have

created with others in the Garmin Quickdraw Community.

When you share a contour map, only the contour map is shared.

Your waypoints are not shared.

Insert a memory card into the card slot (

Inserting Memory

Cards, page 2

Insert the memory card into your computer.

Access the Garmin Quickdraw Community (

Connecting to the

Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect,

page 11).

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Select Share Your Contours.

Browse to your memory card, and select the Garmin folder.

Open the Quickdraw folder, and select the file named

ContoursLog.svy.

After the file is uploaded, delete the ContoursLog.svy file from

your memory card to avoid issues with future uploads. Your data

will not be lost.

Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using

Garmin Connect

You can download Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that other

users have created and shared with the Garmin Quickdraw

Community.

If your device does not have Wi‑Fi technology, you can access

the Garmin Quickdraw Community using the Garmin Connect

website.

If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you should access the

Garmin Quickdraw Community using the ActiveCaptain app

(Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

ActiveCaptain, page 11).

Insert the memory card into your computer.

Access the Garmin Quickdraw Community (

Connecting to the

Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect,

page 11).

Select Search for Contours.

Use the map and search features to locate an area to

download.

The red dots represent Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps

that have been shared for that region.

Select Select an Area to Download.

Drag the edges of the box to select the area to download.

Select Start Download.

Save the file to your memory card.

TIP: If you cannot find the file, look in the "Downloads" folder.

The browser may have saved the file there.

Remove the memory card from your computer.

Insert the memory card into the card slot (

Inserting Memory

Cards, page 2).

The chartplotter automatically recognizes the contours maps.

The chartplotter may take a few minutes to load the maps.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings

From a chart, select MENU > Quickdraw Contours > Settings.

Recording Offset: Sets the distance between the sonar depth

and the contour recording depth. If the water level has

changed since your last recording, adjust this setting so the

recording depth is the same for both recordings.

For example, if the last time you recorded had a sonar depth

of 3.1 m (10.5 ft.), and today's sonar depth is 3.6 m (12 ft.),

enter -0.5 m (-1.5 ft.) for the a Recording Offset value.

User Display Offset: Sets differences in contour depths and

depth labels on your own contours maps to compensate for

changes in the water level of a body of water, or for depth

errors in recorded maps.

Comm. Display Offset: Sets differences in contour depths and

depth labels on the community contours maps to compensate

for changes in the water level of a body of water, or for depth

errors in recorded maps.

Survey Coloring: Sets the color of the Garmin Quickdraw

Contours display. When this setting is turned on, the colors

indicate the quality of the recording. When this setting is

turned off, the contour areas use standard map colors.

Green indicates good depth and GPS position, and a speed

under 16 km/h (10 mph). Yellow indicates good depth and

GPS position, and a speed between 16 and 32 km/h (10 and

20 mph). Red indicates poor depth or GPS position, and a

speed above 32 km/h (20 mph).

Navigation with a Chartplotter

WARNING

All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are

only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify

proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed.

Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when

navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in

vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

CAUTION

If your vessel has an autopilot system, a dedicated autopilot

control display must be installed at each steering helm in order

to disable the autopilot system.

NOTE: Some chart views are available with premium charts, in

some areas.

To navigate, you must choose a destination, set a course or

create a route, and follow the course or route. You can follow

the course or the route on the Navigation chart, Fishing chart,

Perspective 3D chart view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view.

You can set and follow a course to a destination using one of

three methods: Go To, Route To, or Auto Guidance.

Go To: Takes you directly to the destination. This is the

standard option for navigating to a destination. The

chartplotter creates a straight-line course or navigation line to

the destination. The path may run over land and other

obstacles.

Route To: Creates a route from your location to a destination,

allowing you to add turns along the way. This option provides

a straight-line course to the destination, but allows you to add

turns into the route to avoid land and other obstacles.

Auto Guidance: Uses the specified information about your

vessel and chart data to determine the best path to your

destination. This option is available only when using a

compatible premium chart in a compatible chartplotter. It

provides a turn-by-turn navigation path to the destination,

avoiding land and other obstacles (Auto Guidance,

page 15).

When you are using a compatible autopilot connected to the

chartplotter using NMEA 2000, the autopilot follows the Auto

Guidance route.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in

some areas.

Basic Navigation Questions

Question Answer

How do I make the chartplotter

point me in the direction in

which I want to go (bearing)?

Navigate using Go To (Setting and

Following a Direct Course Using Go

To, page 13

How do I make the device

guide me along a straight line

(minimizing cross track) to a

location using the shortest

distance from the present

location?

Build a single-leg route and navigate it

using Route To (Creating and

Navigating a Route From Your

Present Location, page 14).

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Question Answer

How do I make the device

guide me to a location while

avoiding charted obstacles?

Build a multi-leg route and navigate it

using Route To (Creating and

Navigating a Route From Your

Present Location, page 14).

How do I make the device steer

my automatic pilot?

Navigate using Route To (Creating

and Navigating a Route From Your

Present Location, page 14).

Can the device create a path

for me?

If you have premium maps that

support Auto Guidance and are in an

area covered by Auto Guidance,

navigate using Auto Guidance (Setting

and Following an Auto Guidance Path,

page 15).

How do I change the Auto

Guidance settings for my boat?

See (Auto Guidance, page 15).

Destinations

You can select destinations using various charts and 3D chart

views or using the lists.

Searching for a Destination by Name

You can search for saved waypoints, saved routes, saved

tracks, and marine services destinations by name.

Select Nav Info > Search by Name.

Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination.

If necessary, select Done.

The 50 nearest destinations that contain your search criteria

appear.

Select the destination.

Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart

From the Navigation chart, select a destination.

Searching for a Marine Services Destination

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

The chartplotter contains information for thousands of

destinations offering marine services.

Select Nav Info.

Select Offshore Services or Inland Services.

If necessary, select the marine service category.

The chartplotter shows a list of the nearest locations and the

distance and bearing to each.

Select a destination.

You can select

or to view additional information or to

show the location on a chart.

Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To

WARNING

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

You can set and follow a direct course from your current location

to a selected destination.

Select a destination (

Destinations, page 13).

Select Navigate To > Go To.

A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is

a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course

from your current location to the destination. The corrected

course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are

off course.

Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)

to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line

(direct course).

You can also use the orange course-to-steer arrow, which

shows a proposed turning radius to return your boat to the

course.

WARNING

Review the path for obstacles before negotiating the turn. If

the path is unsafe, reduce your boat speed and determine a

safe path back to the course.

Stopping Navigation

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select MENU >

Stop Navigation.

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.

Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or

where you have been. You can add details about the location,

such as name, elevation, and depth.

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint

From any screen, select MARK.

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location

Select Nav Info > Waypoints > New Waypoint.

Select an option:

• To create the waypoint by entering position coordinates,

select Enter Coordinates, and enter the coordinates.

• To create the waypoint using a chart, select Use Chart,

select the location, and select SELECT.

• To create the waypoint using a range (distance) and

bearing, select Enter Range/Bearing, and enter the

information.

Marking an MOB Location

Select MARK > Man Overboard.

An international man overboard (MOB) symbol marks the active

MOB point and the chartplotter sets a direct course back to the

marked location.

Projecting a Waypoint

You can create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and

bearing from a different location. This can be helpful when

creating sail racing start and finish lines.

Select Nav Info > Waypoints > New Waypoint > Enter

Range/Bearing.

if necessary, select a reference point on the chart.

Select Enter Range/Bearing.

Enter the distance, and select Done.

Enter the bearing, and select Done.

Select Select Position.

Viewing a List of all Waypoints

Select Nav Info > Waypoints.

Editing a Saved Waypoint

Select Nav Info > Waypoints.

Select a waypoint.

Select Edit Waypoint.

Select an option:

• To add a name, select Name, and enter a name.

• To change the symbol, select Symbol.

• To change the depth, select Depth.

• To change the water temperature, select Water Temp..

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• To change the comment, select Comment.

• To move the position of the waypoint, select Position.

Moving a Saved Waypoint

Select Nav Info > Waypoints.

Select a waypoint.

Select Move.

Indicate a new location for the waypoint:

• To move the waypoint while using the chart, select Use

Chart, select a new location on the chart, and select

Select Position.

• To move the waypoint using coordinates, select Enter

Coordinates, and enter the new coordinates.

• To move the waypoint using a range (distance) and

bearing, select Enter Range/Bearing, and enter the

information.

• To move the waypoint using the vessel's current position,

select Use Current Position.

Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint

WARNING

All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are

only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify

proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed.

Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when

navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in

vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

Before you can navigate to a waypoint, you must create a

waypoint.

Select Nav Info > Waypoints.

Select a waypoint.

Select Navigate To.

Select an option:

• To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.

• To create a route to the location, including turns, select

Route To.

• To use Auto Guidance, select Auto Guidance.

Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within

any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance

cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to

the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe

obstacle height.

Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB

Select Nav Info > Waypoints.

Select a waypoint or an MOB.

Select Delete.

Deleting All Waypoints

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data >

Waypoints > All.

Routes

A route is a path from one location to one or more destinations.

Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present

Location

You can create and immediately navigate a route on the

Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. This method does not

save the route.

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a

destination.

Select SELECT > Navigate To > Route To.

Select the location of the last turn before the destination.

Select SELECT > Add Turn.

If necessary, repeat to add turns, working backward from the

destination to the present location of your vessel.

The last turn you add should be the first turn you make,

starting from your present location. It should be the turn

closest to your vessel.

If necessary, select MENU.

Select SELECT > Done.

Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

Creating and Saving a Route

You can add up to 250 turns to one route.

Select Nav Info > Routes > New Route > Route Using

Chart.

Select the starting location of the route.

The starting point can be your present location or another

location.

Select Add Turn.

Select the location of the next turn on the chart.

Select Add Turn.

If necessary, repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more turns.

Select the final destination.

Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths

Select Nav Info > Routes.

If necessary, select Filter to see routes only or Auto

Guidance paths only.

Editing a Saved Route

You can change the name of a route or change the turns the

route contains.

Select Nav Info > Routes.

Select a route.

Select Edit Route.

Select an option:

• To change the name, select Name, and enter the name.

• To edit a turn from a list, select Edit Turns > Use Turn

List, and select a turn from the list.

• To select a turn using the chart, select Edit Turns > Use

Chart, and select a location on the chart.

Modifying a turn that uses a saved waypoint does not move

that waypoint, it relocates the turn in the route. Moving the

location of a waypoint used in a route does not move the turn

in the route.

Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route

Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of

them, you must create and save at least one route.

Select Nav Info > Routes.

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Select a route.

Select Navigate To.

Select an option:

• To navigate the route from the starting point used when

the route was created, select Forward.

• To navigate the route from the destination point used

when the route was created, select Backward.

A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is

a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course

from your present location to the destination. The corrected

course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are

off course.

Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering

to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)

to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line

(direct course).

Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved

Route

Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of

them, you must create and save at least one route.

Select Nav Info > Routes.

Select a route.

Select Navigate To.

Select Offset to navigate parallel to the route, offset from it

by a specific distance.

Indicate how to navigate the route:

• To navigate the route from the starting point used when

the route was created, to the left of the original route,

select Forward - Port.

• To navigate the route from the starting point used when

the route was created, to the right of the original route,

select Forward - Starboard.

• To navigate the route from the destination point used

when the route was created, to the left of the original

route, select Backward - Port.

• To navigate the route from the destination point used

when the route was created, to the right of the original

route, select Backward - Starboard.

If necessary, select Done.

A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is

a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course

from your present location to the destination. The corrected

course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are

off course.

Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering

to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)

to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line

(direct course).

Deleting a Saved Route

Select Nav Info > Routes.

Select a route.

Select Review > Delete.

Deleting All Saved Routes

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data >

Routes.

Auto Guidance

WARNING

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are

only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify

proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed.

Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when

navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in

vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can use Auto Guidance to plot the best path to your

destination. Auto Guidance uses your chartplotter to scan chart

data, such as water depth and known obstacles, to calculate a

suggested path. You can adjust the path during navigation.

Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path

Select a destination (

Destinations, page 13).

Select Navigate To > Auto Guidance.

Review the path, indicated by the magenta line.

Select Start Navigation.

Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within

any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance

cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to

the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe

obstacle height.

Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path

Select Nav Info > Routes > New Route > Auto Guidance.

Select a starting point, and select Next.

Select a destination, and select Next.

Select an option:

• To view a hazard and adjust the path near a hazard,

select Hazard Review.

• To adjust the path, select Adjust Path, and follow the on-

screen instructions.

• To delete the path, select Delete.

• To save the path, select Done.

Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path

Select Nav Info > Routes.

Select a path, and select Review > Edit > Adjust Path.

TIP: When navigating an Auto Guidance path, select the path

on the navigation chart, and select Adjust Path.

Select a location on the path.

Use the arrow keys or drag the point to a new location.

If necessary, select a point, and select Remove.

Select Done.

Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress

From the Navigation chart, select MENU > Cancel.

TIP: You can select BACK to quickly cancel the calculation.

Setting a Timed Arrival

You can use this feature on a route or an Auto Guidance path to

get feedback about when you should arrive at a selected point.

This allows you to time your arrival at a location, such as a

bridge opening or a race starting line.

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From the Navigation chart, select MENU.

Select Timed Arrival.

TIP: You can quickly open the Timed Arrival menu by

selecting a point on the path or route.

Auto Guidance Path Configurations

CAUTION

The Preferred Depth and Vertical Clearance settings influence

how the chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance path. If an

area has an unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle

height, the Auto Guidance path is not calculated in that area. If

an area at the beginning or the end of an Auto Guidance path is

shallower than the Preferred Depth or lower than the Vertical

Clearance settings, the Auto Guidance path may not be

calculated in that area, depending on the map data. On the

chart, the course through those areas appears as a gray line or

a magenta and gray striped line. When your boat enters one of

those areas, a warning message appears.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all maps.

You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when

calculating an Auto Guidance path.

Preferred Depth: Sets the minimum water depth, based on

chart depth data, that your boat can safely travel over.

NOTE: The minimum water depth for the premium charts

(made before 2016) is 3 feet. If you enter a value of less than

3 feet, the charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance

path calculations.

Vertical Clearance: Sets the minimum height of a bridge or

obstacle, based on chart data, that your boat can safely

travel under.

Shoreline Distance: Sets how close to the shore you want the

Auto Guidance path to be placed. The Auto Guidance path

may move if you change this setting while navigating. The

available values for this setting are relative, not absolute. To

ensure that the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate

distance from shore, you can assess the placement of the

Auto Guidance path using one or more familiar destinations

that require navigation through a narrow waterway (Adjusting

the Distance from Shore, page 16).

Adjusting the Distance from Shore

The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore

you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto

Guidance line may move if you change this setting while

navigating. The available values for the Shoreline Distance

setting are relative, not absolute. To ensure the Auto Guidance

line is placed the appropriate distance from shore, you can

assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or

more familiar destinations that require navigation through a

narrow waterway.

Dock your vessel or drop the anchor.

Select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline

Distance > Normal.

Select a destination that you have navigated to previously.

Select Navigate To > Auto Guidance.

Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line, and

determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles

and the turns enable efficient travel.

Select an option:

• If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory,

select MENU > Stop Navigation, and proceed to step 10.

• If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles,

select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance >

Shoreline Distance > Far.

• If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select

Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline

Distance > Near.

If you selected Near or Far in step 6, review the placement of

the Auto Guidance line, and determine whether the line

safely avoids known obstacles and the turns enable efficient

travel.

Auto Guidance maintains a wide clearance from obstacles in

open water, even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to

Near or Nearest. As a result, the chartplotter may not

reposition the Auto Guidance line, unless the destination

selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway.

Select an option:

• If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory,

select MENU > Stop Navigation, and proceed to step 10.

• If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles,

select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance >

Shoreline Distance > Farthest.

• If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select

Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline

Distance > Nearest.

If you selected Nearest or Farthest in step 8, review the

placement of the Auto Guidance line, and determine

whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and the turns

enable efficient travel.

Auto Guidance maintains a wide clearance from obstacles in

open water, even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to

Near or Nearest. As a result, the chartplotter may not

reposition the Auto Guidance line, unless the destination

selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway.

Repeat steps 3 through 9 at least once more, using a

different destination each time, until you are familiar with the

functionality of the Shoreline Distance setting.

Tracks

A track is a recording of the path of your boat. The track

currently being recorded is called the active track, and it can be

saved. You can show tracks in each chart or 3D chart view.

Showing Tracks

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > User Data > Tracks.

Select the tracks to display.

A trailing line on the chart indicates your track.

Setting the Color of the Active Track

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options > Track

Color.

Select a track color.

Saving the Active Track

The track currently being recorded is called the active track.

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Save Active Track.

Select an option:

• Select the time the active track began.

• Select Entire Log.

Select Save.

Viewing a List of Saved Tracks

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

Editing a Saved Track

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

Select a track.

Select Edit Track.

Select an option:

• Select Name, and enter the new name.

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• Select Track Color, and select a color.

Saving a Track as a Route

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

Select a track.

Select Edit Track > Save As > Save as Route.

Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track

Before you can browse a list of tracks and navigate to them, you

must record and save at least one track (Tracks, page 16).

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

Select a track.

Select Follow Track.

Select an option:

• To navigate the track from the starting point used when

the track was created, select Forward.

• To navigate the track from the destination point used

when the track was created, select Backward.

Review the course indicated by the colored line.

Follow the line along each leg in the route, steering to avoid

land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

Deleting a Saved Track

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

Select a track.

Select Delete.

Deleting All Saved Tracks

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data > Saved

Tracks.

Retracing the Active Track

The track currently being recorded is called the active track.

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Follow Active Track.

Select an option:

• Select the time the active track began.

• Select Entire Log.

Review the course indicated by the colored line.

Follow the colored line, steering to avoid land, shallow water,

and other obstacles.

Clearing the Active Track

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Tracks > Clear Active

Track.

The track memory is cleared, and the active track continues

to be recorded.

Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options.

Select Record Mode.

Select an option:

• To record a track log until the track memory is full, select

Fill.

• To continuously record a track log, replacing the oldest

track data with new data, select Wrap.

Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log

You can indicate the frequency at which the track plot is

recorded. Recording more frequent plots is more accurate but

fills the track log faster. The resolution interval is recommended

for the most efficient use of memory.

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options > Record

Interval.

Select an option:

• To record the track based on a distance between points,

select Interval > Distance > Change, and enter the

distance.

• To record the track based on a time interval, select

Interval > Time > Change, and enter the time interval.

• To record the track plot based on a variance from your

course, select Interval > Resolution > Change, and enter

the maximum error allowed from the true course before

recording a track point. This is the recommended

recording option.

Boundaries

CAUTION

The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible

(System Settings, page 37). Failure to set audible alarms could

lead to injury or property damage.

Boundaries allow you to avoid or remain in designated areas in

a body of water. You can set an alarm to alert you when you

enter or exit a boundary.

You can create boundary areas, lines, and circles using the

map. You can also convert saved tracks and routes into

boundary lines. You can create a boundary area using

waypoints by creating a route from the waypoints, and

converting the route into a boundary line.

You can select a boundary to act as the active boundary. You

can add the active boundary data to the data fields on the chart.

Creating a Boundary

Select Nav Info > Boundaries > New.

Select a boundary shape.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Converting a Route to a Boundary

Before you can convert a route to a boundary, you must create

and save at least one route (Creating and Saving a Route,

page 14).

Select Nav Info > Routes.

Select a route.

Select Edit Route > Save as Boundary.

Converting a Track to a Boundary

Before you can convert a track to a boundary, you must record

and save at least one track (Saving the Active Track, page 16).

Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

Select a track.

Select Edit Track > Save As > Save as Boundary.

Editing a Boundary

Select Nav Info > Boundaries.

Select a boundary.

Select an option:

• To edit the appearance of the boundary on the chart,

select Display Options.

• To change the boundary lines or name, select Edit

Boundary.

• To edit the boundary alarm, select Alarm.

Setting a Boundary Alarm

Boundary alarms alert you when you are within a specified

distance of a set boundary. This can be helpful when attempting

to avoid certain areas or when you should be very alert in

certain areas, such as shipping lanes.

Select Nav Info > Boundaries.

Select a boundary.

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Select Alarm.

Select an option:

• To set an alarm for when your boat is a specified distance

from the boundary, select Warning Distance, enter a

distance, and select Done.

• To set an alarm for when you enter or exit an area

boundary or a circle boundary, select Area to show

Entering or Exiting.

Deleting a Boundary

Select Nav Info > Boundaries.

Select a boundary.

Select Edit Boundary > Delete.

Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks,

Routes, and Boundaries

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data > All >

OK.

Sailing Features

Setting the Vessel Type

You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter

settings and to use features customized for your boat type.

Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.

Select an option.

Sail Racing

You can use the device to increase the likelihood that your boat

will cross the start line of a race exactly when the race begins.

When you synchronize the race timer with the official race

countdown timer, you are alerted at one-minute intervals as the

race start approaches. When you combine the race timer with

the virtual start line, the device measures your speed, bearing,

and remaining time on the countdown timer. The device uses

this data to indicate whether your boat will cross the start line

before, after, or at the correct time to start the race.

Starting Line Guidance

Sailing start line guidance is a visual representation of the

information you need to cross the start line at the optimal time

and speed.

After you set the starboard and port start line pins, and the

target speed and time, and after you start the race timer, a

predictor line appears. The predictor line extends from your

current location toward the start line and the laylines that extend

from each pin.

The end point and color of the predictor line indicate where the

boat will be when the timer expires, based on your current boat

speed.

When the end point is before the start line, the line is white. This

indicates the boat must increase speed to reach the start line on

time.

When the end point is past the start line, the line is red. This

indicates the boat must reduce speed to avoid a penalty for

reaching the start line before the timer expires.

When the end point is on the start line, the line is white. This

indicates the boat is moving at an optimal speed to reach the

start line when the timer expires.

By default, the start line guidance window and the race timer

window appear in the Sail Racing combination screen.

Setting the Starting Line

From the starting line guidance gauge, select MENU > Start

Line.

Select an option:

• To mark the port and starboard starting line marks as you

sail past them, select Ping Marks.

• To mark the port and starboard starting line marks by

entering their coordinates, select Enter Coordinates.

• To switch the position of the port and starboard marks

after you have set them, select Swap Port & Strbd..

Using the Starting Line Guidance

You can use the starting line guidance feature to help get you

cross the start line, at the optimal speed during a sailing race.

Mark the starting line (

Setting the Starting Line, page 18).

From the Start Line Guidance gauge, select MENU > Target

Speed, and select your target speed when crossing the

starting line.

Select Target Time, and select the target time to cross the

starting line.

Select BACK.

Start the racing timer (

Using the Race Timer, page 18).

Using the Race Timer

From the starting line guidance gauge, select

or to set

the timer.

Select MENU > Start or MENU > Stop to start and stop the

timer.

Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS

Antenna

You can enter the distance between the bow of your boat and

the location of your GPS antenna. This helps ensure the bow of

your boat crosses the starting line at the precise start time.

From the starting line guidance gauge, select MENU > Start

Line > GPS Bow Offset.

Enter the distance.

Select Done.

Laylines Settings

To use the laylines features, you must connect a wind sensor to

the chartplotter.

When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type, page 3), you

can display laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be

very helpful when racing.

From the navigation chart, select MENU > Layers > My Vessel

> Laylines > Setup.

Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel appear on the chart,

and sets the length of the laylines.

Sailing Angle: Allows you to select how the device calculates

laylines. The Actual option calculates the laylines using the

measured wind angle from the wind sensor. The Manual

option calculates the laylines using manually entered

windward and leeward angles.

Windward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

windward sailing angle.

Leeward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

leeward sailing angle.

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Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide.

Filter Time Constant: Filters the layline data based on the time

interval entered. For a smoother layline that filters out some

of the changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter

a higher number. For laylines that display a higher sensitivity

to changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter a

lower number.

Setting the Keel Offset

You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth

reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you

to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of

the water, depending on your needs.

If you want to know the water depth below the keel or the lowest

point of your boat and the transducer is installed at the water

line or anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the

distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat.

If you want to know the true water depth and the transducer is

installed below the water line, measure the distance from the

bottom of the transducer up to the water line.

NOTE: This option is only available when you have valid depth

data.

Measure the distance:

• If the transducer is installed at the water line

anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the

distance from the transducer location to the keel of the

boat. Enter this value as a positive number.

• If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel

and you want to know the true depth of the water,

measure the distance from the transducer to the water

line. Enter this value in as a negative number.

Complete an action:

• If the transducer is connected to the chartplotter or a

sonar module, select Settings > My Vessel > Keel

Offset.

• If the transducer is connected to the NMEA 2000 network,

select Settings > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup

> Device List, select the transducer, and select Review >

Keel Offset.

Select

if the transducer is installed at the water line, or

select if the transducer is installed at the bottom of the

keel.

Sailboat Autopilot Operation

CAUTION

When engaged, the autopilot controls only the rudder. You and

your crew remain responsible for the sails while the autopilot is

engaged.

In addition to heading hold, you can use the autopilot to maintain

a wind hold. You can also use the autopilot to control the rudder

while tacking and gybing.

Wind Hold

You can set the autopilot to maintain a specific bearing relative

to the current wind angle. Your device must be connected to a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 compatible wind sensor to perform

a wind hold or a wind-based tack or gybe.

Setting the Wind Hold Type

Before you can enable the wind hold type, you must connect a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot.

For advanced autopilot configuration, see the installation

instructions included with your autopilot.

From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >

Wind Hold Type.

Select Apparent or True.

Engaging Wind Hold

Before you can enable the wind hold type, you must connect a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot.

When the autopilot is in standby mode, select Wind Hold.

Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold

Before you can enable the wind hold type, you must connect a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot.

With heading hold engaged, select MENU > Wind Hold.

Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot

You can adjust the wind hold angle on the autopilot when wind

hold is engaged.

• To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 1°, select or

• To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 10°, hold or

Tack and Gybe

You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while

heading hold or wind hold is engaged.

Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold

Engage heading hold (

Engaging the Autopilot, page 29).

Select MENU.

Select an option.

The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe.

Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold

Before you can engage wind hold, you must have a wind sensor

installed.

Engage wind hold (

Engaging Wind Hold, page 19).

Select MENU.

Select an option.

The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and

information about the progress of the tack or gybe appears

on the screen.

Setting a Tack and Gybe Delay

The tack and gybe delay allows you to delay steering a tack and

gybe after you initiate the maneuver.

From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >

Sailing Setup > Tack/Gybe Delay.

Select the length of the delay.

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If necessary, select Done.

Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor

NOTE: The gybe inhibitor does not prevent you from manually

performing a gybe using the helm or step steering.

The gybe inhibitor prevents the autopilot from performing a

gybe.

From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >

Sailing Setup > Gybe Inhibitor.

Select Enabled.

Sonar Fishfinder

When properly connected to a compatible transducer, your

chartplotter can be used as a fishfinder.

For more information about which transducer is best for your

needs, go to garmin.com/transducers.

Different sonar views can help you view the fish in the area. The

sonar views available vary depending on the type of transducer

and sounder module connected to the chartplotter. For example,

you can view certain Panoptix sonar screens only if you have a

compatible Panoptix transducer connected.

There are four basic styles of sonar views available: a full-

screen view, a split-screen view that combines two or more

views, a split-zoom view, and a split-frequency view that

displays two different frequencies. You can customize the

settings for each view in the screen. For example, if you are

viewing the split-frequency view, you can separately adjust the

gain for each frequency.

If you do not see an arrangement of sonar views to suit your

needs, you can create a custom combination screen (Creating a

New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP UHD 70/90,

page 2).

Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals

• To disable the active sonar, from the sonar screen, select

MENU > Sonar Transmit.

• To disable all sonar transmissions, press , and select

Disable Sonar.

Changing the Sonar View

From a combination screen with sonar, select MENU >

Configure Combination > Edit Combination.

Select the window to change.

Select a sonar view.

Traditional Sonar View

There are several full-screen views available, depending on the

transducer that is connected.

The full-screen Traditional sonar view shows a large image of

the sonar readings from a transducer. The range scale along the

right side of the screen shows the depth of detected objects as

the screen scrolls from the right to the left.

Depth information

Suspended targets or fish

Bottom of the body of water

Split-Frequency Sonar View

In the split-frequency sonar view, the two sides of the screen

show a full-view graph of sonar data of different frequencies.

NOTE: The split-frequency sonar view requires the use of a

dual-frequency transducer.

Split-Zoom Sonar View

The split-zoom sonar view shows a full-view graph of sonar

readings, and a magnified portion of that graph, on the same

screen.

Garmin ClearVü Sonar View

NOTE: To receive Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar, you need a

compatible transducer. For information about compatible

transducers, go to garmin.com/transducers.

Garmin ClearVü high-frequency sonar provides a detailed

picture of the fishing environment around the boat in a detailed

representation of structures the boat is passing over.

Traditional transducers emit a conical beam. The Garmin

ClearVü scanning sonar technology emits two narrow beams,

similar to the shape of the beam in a copying machine. These

beams provide a clearer, picture-like image of what is beneath

the boat.

Garmin SideVü

™

Sonar View

Not all models provide built-in Garmin SideVü sonar support. If

your model does not provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a

compatible sounder module and compatible SideVü transducer.

If your model does provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a

compatible SideVü transducer.

SideVü scanning sonar technology shows you a picture of what

lies to the sides of the boat. You can use this as a search tool to

find structures and fish.

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Left side of the boat

Right side of the boat

The transducer on your vessel

Logs

Old tires

Trees

Water between the vessel and the bottom

Distance from the side of the boat

SideVü Scanning Technology

Instead of a more common conical beam, the SideVü transducer

uses a flat beam to scan the water and bottom to the sides of

your boat.

Panoptix Sonar Views

To receive Panoptix sonar, you need a compatible transducer.

The Panoptix sonar views allow you to see all around the boat in

real time. You can also watch your bait underwater and bait

schools in front of or below your boat.

The LiveVü sonar views provide you a view of the live

movement either in front of or below your boat. The screen

updates very quickly, producing sonar views that look more like

live video.

The RealVü 3D sonar views provide three-dimensional views of

either what is in front of or below your boat. The screen updates

with each sweep of the transducer.

To see all five Panoptix sonar views, you need one transducer

to show the down views and a second transducer to show the

forward views.

To access the Panoptix sonar views, select Panoptix, and select

a view.

LiveVü Down Sonar View

This sonar view shows a two-dimensional view of what is below

the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish.

Panoptix down view history in a scrolling sonar view

Boat

Range

Trails

Drop shot rig

Bottom

LiveVü Forward Sonar View

This sonar view shows a two-dimensional view of what is in front

of the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish.

Boat

Range

Fish

Trails

Bottom

RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View

This sonar view shows a three-dimensional view of what is in

front of the transducer. This view can be used when you are

stationary and you need to see the bottom and the fish

approaching the boat.

Color legend

Boat

Ping indicator

Fish

Bottom

Range

RealVü 3D Down Sonar View

This sonar view shows a three-dimensional view of what is

below the transducer and can be used when you are stationary

and want to see what is around your boat.

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Color legend

Boat

Sonar beam

Range

Fish

Bottom

RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View

This sonar view provides a three-dimensional view of what is

behind your boat as you are moving and shows the entire water

column in 3D, from the bottom to the top of the water. This view

is used for finding fish.

Color legend

Boat

Range

Bottom

Structure

Fish

FrontVü Sonar View

The Panoptix FrontVü sonar view increases your situational

awareness by showing obstructions under the water, up to

91 meters (300 feet) in front of the boat.

The ability to effectively avoid forward collisions with FrontVü

sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots.

To see the FrontVü sonar view, you must install and connect a

compatible transducer, such as a PS21 transducer. You may

need to update the transducer software.

Panoptix LiveScope Sonar View

This sonar view shows a live view of what is in front of or below

the boat and can be used to see fish and structures.

Depth information

Suspended targets or fish

Bottom of the body of water

Flasher View

The flasher shows sonar information on a circular depth scale,

indicating what is beneath your boat. It is organized as a ring

that starts at the top and progresses clockwise. Depth is

indicated by the scale inside the ring. Sonar information flashes

on the ring when it is received at the depth indicated.

The flasher colors indicate different strengths of the sonar

return. The default color scheme follows a traditional sonar color

palette, in which yellow indicates the strongest return, orange

indicates a strong return, red indicates a weaker return, and blue

indicates the weakest return.

Select Flasher.

A-scope, zoomed-in view of the right side view

A-scope with zoom area outlined

Depth scale

Depth at your present location

Angle and span of the transducer cone at the current frequency

Flasher Page Shortcuts

On touchscreen devices, you can interact with the flasher and a-

scopes.

Drag up and down to move the zoom area.

Select to adjust the range.

On the ECHOMAP UHD 60 models, you can press and to move the zoom

area up and down.

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Select to adjust the frequency.

Select to adjust the gain.

Select to adjust the beam width.

Drag the zoom window to move the zoom area on the left A-scope.

Spread two fingers apart to zoom in.

Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.

Selecting the Transducer Type

This chartplotter is compatible with a range of accessory

transducers, including the Garmin ClearVü

™

transducers, which

are available at garmin.com/transducers.

If you are connecting a transducer that was not included with the

chartplotter, you may need to set the transducer type to make

the sonar function properly.

NOTE: Not all sonar modules support this feature.

Complete and action:

• From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Installation > Transducer Type.

• Select Settings > My Vessel > Transducer Type.

Select the transducer to change.

Select a transducer from the list.

Select Change Model.

Calibrating the Compass

Before you can calibrate the compass, the transducer must be

installed on the shaft far enough away from the trolling motor to

avoid magnetic interference, and deployed in the water.

Calibration must be of sufficient quality to enable the internal

compass.

NOTE: To use the compass, you must mount the transducer on

the transom or the trolling motor shaft. The compass may not

work when you mount the transducer on the motor.

NOTE: For best results, you should use a heading sensor such

as the SteadyCast

™

heading sensor. The heading sensor shows

the direction the transducer is pointing relative to the boat.

NOTE: Compass calibration is available only for transducers

with an internal compass, such as the PS21-TR transducer.

You can begin turning your boat before calibrating, but you must

fully rotate your boat 1.5 times during calibration.

From an applicable sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup

> Installation.

If necessary, select Use AHRS to turn on the AHRS sensor.

Select Calibrate Compass.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Selecting a Sonar Source

This feature may not be available with all models.

When you are using more than one sonar data source for a

particular sonar view, you can select the source to use for that

sonar view. For example, if you have two sources for Garmin

ClearVü, you can select the source to use from the Garmin

ClearVü sonar view.

Open the sonar view for which you will change the source.

Select MENU > Sonar Setup > Source.

Select the source for this sonar view.

Renaming a Sonar Source

You can rename a sonar source to easily identify that source.

For example, you use "Bow" as the name of the transducer on

the bow of your boat.

To rename a source, you must be in the applicable sonar view

for the source. For example, to rename the Garmin ClearVü

sonar source, you must open the Garmin ClearVü sonar view.

From the sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Source

> Rename Sources.

Enter the name.

Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen

From a sonar view, select MENU >

Select a location.

Select

or SELECT.

If necessary, edit the waypoint information, such as the

waypoint name.

Pausing the Sonar Display

From a sonar view, select MENU > .

Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen

You can measure the distance between two points on the

SideVü sonar view.

From the SideVü sonar view, select

Select a location on the screen.

Select

A push pin appears on the screen at the selected location.

Select another location.

The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the upper-left

corner.

TIP: To reset the pin and measure from the current location of

the pin, select

Viewing Sonar History

You can scroll the sonar display to view historical sonar data.

NOTE: Not all transducers save historical sonar data.

Select BACK to exit history.

Sonar Sharing

You can view the sonar data from all compatible sources on the

Garmin Marine Network. You can view sonar data from a

compatible external sonar module, such as a GCV

™

sonar

module. In addition, you can view the sonar data from other

chartplotters that have a built-in sonar module.

Each chartplotter on the network can display sonar data from

every compatible sonar module and transducer on the network,

no matter where the chartplotters and transducers are mounted

on your boat. For example, from one ECHOMAP UHD 92sv

device mounted at the back of the boat, you can view the sonar

data from another ECHOMAP UHD device and Garmin ClearVü

transducer mounted at the front of your boat.

When sharing sonar data, the values of some sonar settings,

such as Range and Gain, are synchronized across the devices

on the network. The values of other sonar settings, such as the

Appearance settings, are not synchronized and should be

configured on each individual device. In addition, the scroll rates

of the various traditional and Garmin ClearVü sonar views are

synchronized to make the split views more cohesive.

NOTE: Using multiple transducers simultaneously can create

cross talk, which can be removed by adjusting the Interference

sonar setting.

Adjusting the Level of Detail

You can control the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar

screen either by adjusting the gain for traditional transducers or

by adjusting the brightness for Garmin ClearVü transducers.

If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the

screen, you can lower the gain or brightness to remove lower

intensity returns and noise. If you want to see all return

information, you can increase the gain or brightness to see more

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information on the screen. This also increases noise, and can

make it more difficult to recognize actual returns.

From a sonar view, select MENU.

Select Gain or Brightness.

Select an option:

• To increase or decrease the gain or brightness manually,

select Up or Down.

• To allow the chartplotter to adjust the gain or brightness

automatically, select an automatic option.

Adjusting the Color Intensity

You can adjust the intensity of colors and highlight areas of

interest on the sonar screen by adjusting the color gain for

traditional transducers or the contrast for Garmin ClearVü and

SideVü/ClearVü transducers. This setting works best after you

have adjusted the level of detail shown on the screen using the

gain or brightness settings.

If you want to highlight smaller fish targets or create a higher

intensity display of a target, you can increase the color gain or

contrast setting. This causes a loss in the differentiation of the

high intensity returns at the bottom. If you want to reduce the

intensity of the return, you can reduce the color gain or contrast.

From a sonar view, select MENU.

Select an option:

• While in the Garmin ClearVü or SideVü sonar view, select

Contrast.

• While in a Panoptix LiveVü sonar view, select Color Gain.

• While in another sonar view, select Sonar Setup >

Appearance > Color Gain.

Select an option:

• To increase or decrease the color intensity manually,

select Up or Down.

• To use the default setting, select Default.

Sonar Recordings

Recording the Sonar Display

NOTE: Not all models support sonar recording.

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Record Sonar.

15 minutes of sonar recording uses approximately 200 MB of

space of the inserted memory card. An individual recording

automatically ends after it reaches 4 GB in size. You can

record sonar data until the card reaches capacity.

Stopping the Sonar Recording

From a sonar view, select MENU > Stop Recording.

Deleting a Sonar Recording

Insert a memory card with sonar recordings into the card slot.

Select Sonar > Sonar Recordings.

Select a recording.

Select Delete.

Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü

Sonar Setup

NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models, sounder

modules, and transducers.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup.

Depth Line: Shows a quick-reference depth line.

Scroll Speed: Sets the rate at which the sonar scrolls from right

to left.

In shallow water you might want to slow the scroll speed to

extend the length of time the information is displayed on

screen. In deeper water you can increase the scroll speed.

Range Lines: Shows the vertical lines indicating the distance to

the right and left of the boat. This setting is available for

SideVü sonar view.

Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme of the sonar view. This

setting might be available in the Appearance menu.

The high contrast color schemes provide darker color

assignments to the low intensity returns. The low contrast

color schemes provide color assignments to the low intensity

returns that are similar to the background color.

Appearance: See Sonar Appearance Settings, page 25.

Overlay Numbers: Sets the data shown on the sonar screen.

Advanced: See Advanced Sonar Settings, page 25.

Installation: Restores the default sonar settings.

Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen

From a sonar view, select MENU > Zoom.

Select an option:

• To set the depth and zoom automatically, select Auto.

TIP: You can select

for more options.

• To set the depth range of the magnified area manually,

select Manual > , select View Up or View Down to set

the depth range of the magnified area, and select Zoom

In or Zoom Out to increase or decrease the magnification

of the magnified area.

• To magnify one particular area of the screen, select

Magnify.

TIP: You can drag the magnification box to a new location

on the screen.

• To zoom in on the sonar data from the bottom depth,

select Bottom Lock.

To cancel the zoom, deselect the option.

Setting the Scroll Speed

You can set the rate at which the sonar image moves across the

screen. A higher scroll speed shows more detail until there is no

additional detail to show, at which point it starts stretching out

the existing detail. This can be useful while moving or trolling, or

when you are in very deep water where the sonar is pinging very

slowly. A lower scroll speed displays sonar information on the

screen longer.

For most situations, the Default setting provides a good balance

between a quickly scrolling image and less distorted targets.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Scroll

Speed.

Select an option:

• To adjust the scroll speed automatically using speed-over-

ground or water speed data, select Auto.

The Auto setting selects a scroll rate to match the boat

speed, so targets in the water are drawn with the correct

aspect ratio and appear less distorted. When viewing

Garmin ClearVü or SideVü sonar views or searching for

structure, it is recommend to use the Auto setting.

• To scroll faster, select Up.

• To scroll more slowly, select Down.

Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale

You can adjust the range of the depth scale traditional and

Garmin ClearVü sonar views and the range of the width scale

for the SideVü sonar view.

Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps the

bottom within the lower or outer third of the sonar screen, and

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can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or moderate

terrain changes.

Manually adjusting the range enables you to view a specified

range, which can be useful for tracking a bottom that has large

terrain changes, such as a drop-offs or cliffs. The bottom can

appear on the screen as long as it appears within the range you

have set.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Range.

Select an option:

• To allow the chartplotter to adjust the range automatically,

select Auto.

• To increase or decrease the range manually, select Up or

Down.

TIP: From the sonar screen, you can select

or to

manually adjust the range.

TIP: When viewing multiple sonar screens, you can select

SELECT to choose the active screen.

Sonar Appearance Settings

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Appearance.

Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme.

A-Scope: Displays a vertical flasher along the right side of the

screen that shows instantaneously the range to targets along

a scale.

Edge: Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help

define the hardness or softness of the signal.

Fish Symbols: Sets how the sonar interprets suspended

targets.

Shows suspended targets as symbols and background sonar

information.

Shows suspended targets as symbols with target depth

information and background sonar information.

Shows suspended targets as symbols.

Shows suspended targets as symbols with target depth

information.

Pic. Advance: Allows the sonar picture to advance faster by

drawing more than one column of data on the screen for

each column of sounder data received. This is especially

helpful when you are using the sounder in deep water,

because the sonar signal takes longer to travel to the water

bottom and back to the transducer.

The 1/1 setting draws one column of information on the

screen per sounder return. The 2/1 setting draws two

columns of information on the screen per sounder return, and

so on for the 4/1 and 8/1 settings.

Sonar Alarms

WARNING

The sonar alarms feature is a tool for situational awareness only

and may not prevent grounding in all circumstances. It is the

obligation of the vessel operator to ensure safe operation of the

vessel.

CAUTION

The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible

(System Settings, page 37). Failure to set audible alarms could

lead to injury or property damage.

NOTE: Not all options are available on all transducers.

Select Settings > Alarms > Sonar.

Shallow Water: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth is less

than the specified value.

Deep Water: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth is greater

than the specified value.

FrontVü Alarm: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth in front

of the vessel is less than the specified value, which can help

you avoid running aground (

Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm,

page 27). This alarm is available only with Panoptix FrontVü

transducers.

Water Temp.: Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer

reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the

specified temperature.

Fish

Fish: Sets an alarm to sound when the device detects a

suspended target.

• sets the alarm to sound when fish of all sizes are

detected.

• sets the alarm to sound only when medium or large

fish are detected.

• sets the alarm to sound only when large fish are

detected.

Advanced Sonar Settings

NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models and

transducers.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Advanced.

Interference: Adjusts the sensitivity to reduce the effects of

interference from nearby sources of noise.

The lowest interference setting that achieves the desired

improvement should be used to remove interference from the

screen. Correcting installation issues that cause noise is the

best way to eliminate interference.

Surface Noise: Hides surface noise to help reduce clutter.

Wider beam widths (lower frequencies) can show more

targets, but can generate more surface noise.

Color Gain: See Adjusting the Level of Detail, page 23.

TVG: Adjusts the appearance of returns to compensate for

weakened sonar signals in deeper water, and reduces the

appearance of noise near the surface. When the value of this

setting is increased, the colors associated with low-level

noise and fish targets appear more consistent through

various water depths. This setting also reduces the noise

near the surface of the water.

Transducer Installation Settings

NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models and

transducers.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Installation.

Restore Sonar Defaults: Restores the factory default settings

for the sonar view.

Transducer Type: Allows you to select the type of transducer

that is connected to the device.

Flip Left/Right: Changes the orientation of the SideVü sonar

view when the transducer is installed backward.

Flipped: Sets the orientation of the Panoptix sonar view when

the transducer is installed with the cables pointing toward the

port side of the boat.

Beam Width: Sets the width of the Panoptix transducer beam.

Narrow beam widths allow you to see deeper and farther.

Wider beam widths allow you to see more coverage area.

Use AHRS: Allows the internal attitude heading and reference

system (AHRS) sensors to detect the installation angle of the

Panoptix transducer. When this setting is turned off, it is

assumed the transducer is installed at a 45-degree angle.

Sonar Frequencies

NOTE: The frequencies available depend on the chartplotter,

sounder modules, and transducer being used.

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Adjusting the frequency helps adapt the sonar for your particular

goals and the present depth of the water.

Higher frequencies use narrow beam widths, and are better for

high-speed operation and rough sea conditions. Bottom

definition and thermocline definition can be better when using a

higher frequency.

Lower frequencies use wider beam widths, which can let the

fisherman see more targets, but could also generate more

surface noise and reduce bottom signal continuity during rough

sea conditions. Wider beam widths generate larger arches for

fish target returns, making them ideal for locating fish. Wider

beam widths also perform better in deep water, because the

lower frequency has better deep water penetration.

CHIRP frequencies allow you to sweep each pulse through a

range of frequencies, resulting in better target separation in

deep water. CHIRP can be used to distinctly identify targets, like

individual fish in a school, and for deep water applications.

CHIRP generally performs better than single frequency

applications. Because some fish targets may show up better

using a fixed frequency, you should consider your goals and

water conditions when using CHIRP frequencies.

Some sonar black boxes and transducers also provide the ability

to customize preset frequencies for each transducer element,

which enables you to change the frequency quickly using the

presets as the water and your goals change.

Viewing two frequencies concurrently using the split-frequency

view allows you to see deeper with the lower frequency return

and, at the same time, see more detail from the higher

frequency return.

Selecting the Transducer Frequency

NOTE: You cannot adjust the frequency for all sonar views and

transducers.

You can select which frequencies appear on the sonar screen.

NOTICE

Always be aware of local regulations on sonar frequencies. For

example, to protect orca whale pods, you might be prohibited

from using frequencies between 50 to 80 khz with in ½ mile of

an orca whale pod. It is your responsibility to use the device in

compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Frequency.

Select a frequency suited to your needs and water depth.

For more information on frequencies, see

Sonar

Frequencies, page 25.

Creating a Frequency Preset

NOTE: Not available with all transducers.

You can create a preset to save a specific sonar frequency,

which allows you to change frequencies quickly.

From a sonar view, select MENU > Frequency.

Select Add.

Enter a frequency.

Turning On the A-Scope

NOTE: This feature is available in the Traditional sonar views.

The a-scope is a vertical flasher along the right side of the view,

showing you what is underneath the transducer right now. You

can use the a-scope to identify target returns that may be

missed when the sonar data is quickly scrolling across the

screen, such as when your boat is moving at high speeds. It can

also be helpful for detecting fish that are close to the bottom.

The a-scope above shows fish returns and a soft bottom

return .

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Appearance > A-Scope.

Panoptix Sonar Setup

Adjusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level

You can change the viewing angle of the RealVü sonar views.

You can also zoom in and out of the view.

From a RealVü sonar view, select an option:

• To adjust the viewing angle, use the arrow keys.

• To zoom in and out, turn the knob.

Adjusting the RealVü Sweep Speed

You can update how quickly the transducer sweeps back and

forth. A faster sweep rate creates a less detailed image, but the

screen refreshes faster. A slower sweep rate creates a more

detailed image, but the screen refreshes more slowly.

NOTE: This feature is not available for the RealVü 3D Historical

sonar view.

From a RealVü sonar view, select MENU > Sweep Speed.

Select an option.

LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Menu

From the LiveVü Forward or FrontVü sonar view, select MENU.

Gain: Controls the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar

screen.

If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the

screen, you can lower the gain to remove lower intensity

returns and noise. If you want to see all return information,

you can increase the gain to see more information on the

screen. This also increases noise, and can make it more

difficult to recognize actual returns.

Depth Range: Adjusts the range of the depth scale.

Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps

the bottom within the lower portion of the sonar screen, and

can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or

moderate terrain changes.

Manually adjusting the range enables you to view a specified

range, which can be useful for tracking a bottom that has

large terrain changes, such as a drop-offs or cliffs. The

bottom can appear on the screen as long as it appears within

the range you have set.

Forward Range: Adjusts the range of the forward scale.

Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically adjusts

the forward scale in relation to the depth. Manually adjusting

the range enables you to view a specified range. The bottom

can appear on the screen as long as it appears within the

range you have set. Manually reducing this option can reduce

the effectiveness of the FrontVü Alarm, reducing your

reaction time to low depth readings.

Transmit Angle: Adjusts the focus of the transducer to the port

or starboard side. This feature is available only with RealVü

capable Panoptix transducers, such as the PS30, PS31, and

PS60.

Sonar Transmit: Stops the active transducer from transmitting.

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FrontVü Alarm: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth in front

of the vessel is less than the specified value (Setting the

FrontVü Depth Alarm, page 27). This is available only with

Panoptix FrontVü transducers.

Sonar Setup: Adjusts the setup of the transducer and the

appearance of the sonar returns.

Setting the LiveVü and FrontVü Transducer Transmit Angle

This feature is available only with RealVü capable Panoptix

transducers, such as the PS30, PS31, and PS60.

You can change the transducer transmit angle to aim the

transducer at a particular area of interest. For example, you

might aim the transducer to follow a bait ball or focus on a tree

as you pass it.

From a LiveVü or FrontVü sonar view, select MENU >

Transmit Angle.

Select an option.

Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm

WARNING

The FrontVü depth alarm is a tool for situational awareness only,

and may not prevent groundings in all circumstances. It is the

obligation of the vessel operator to ensure safe operation of the

vessel.

CAUTION

The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible

(System Settings, page 37). Failure to set audible alarms could

lead to injury or property damage.

This alarm is available only with Panoptix FrontVü transducers.

You can set an alarm to sound when the depth is below a

specified level. For best results, you should set the bow offset

when using the front collision alarm (Setting the Bow Offset,

page 28).

From the FrontVü sonar view, select MENU > FrontVü

Alarm.

Select On.

Enter the depth at which the alarm is triggered, and select

Done.

On the FrontVü screen, a depth line shows the depth at which

the alarm is set. The line is green when you are in a safe depth.

The line turns yellow when you are going faster than the forward

range gives you time to react (10 seconds). It turns red and

sounds an alarm when the system detects an obstruction or the

depth is less than the entered value.

CAUTION

The ability to effectively avoid running aground with FrontVü

sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots.

LiveVü and FrontVü Appearance Settings

From a LiveVü or FrontVü Panoptix sonar view, select MENU >

Sonar Setup > Appearance.

Color Scheme: Sets the color palette.

Color Gain: Adjusts the intensity of colors shown on the screen.

You can select a higher color gain value to see targets higher

in the water column. A higher color gain value also allow you

to differentiate low intensity returns higher in the water

column, but this causes a loss in the differentiation of the

returns at the bottom. You can select a lower color gain value

when targets are near the bottom, to help you distinguish

between targets and high intensity returns such as sand,

rock, and mud.

Trails: Sets the how long the trails appear on the screen. The

trails show the movement of the target.

Bottom Fill: Colors the bottom brown to distinguish it from the

water returns.

Grid Overlay: Shows a grid of range lines.

Scroll History: Shows the sonar history in a traditional sonar

view.

RealVü Appearance Settings

From a RealVü sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Appearance.

Point Colors: Sets a different color palette for the sonar return

points.

Bottom Colors: Sets the color scheme for the bottom.

Bottom Style: Sets the style for the bottom. When you are in

deep water, you can select the Points option and manually

set the range to a shallower value.

Color Key: Shows a legend of the depths the colors represent.

LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Menu

From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select MENU.

Gain: Controls the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar

screen.

If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the

screen, you can lower the gain to remove lower intensity

returns and noise. If you want to see all return information,

you can increase the gain to see more information on the

screen. Increasing the gain also increases noise, and can

make it more difficult to recognize actual returns.

Depth Range: Adjusts the range of the depth scale.

Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps

the bottom within the lower portion of the sonar screen, and

can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or

moderate terrain changes.

Manually adjusting the range enables you to view a specified

range, which can be useful for tracking a bottom that has

large terrain changes, such as a drop-offs or cliffs. The

bottom can appear on the screen as long as it appears within

the range you have set.

Available in LiveScope sonar view.

Forward Range: Adjusts the range of the forward scale.

Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically adjusts

the forward scale in relation to the depth. Manually adjusting

the range enables you to view a specified range. The bottom

can appear on the screen as long as it appears within the

range you have set.

Available in LiveScope sonar view.

Range: Adjust the range.

Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps

the bottom within the lower or outer third of the sonar screen,

and can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or

moderate terrain changes.

Manually adjusting the range enables you to view a specified

range, which can be useful for tracking a bottom that has

large terrain changes, such as a drop-offs or cliffs. The

bottom can appear on the screen as long as it appears within

the range you have set.

Available in Perspective sonar view.

Sonar Transmit: Stops the active transducer from transmitting.

Sonar Setup: Adjusts the setup of the transducer and the

appearance of the sonar returns (LiveScope and Perspective

Sonar Setup, page 27).

LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Setup

From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select MENU >

Sonar Setup.

Appearance: Configures the appearance of the sonar screen

(LiveScope and Perspective Appearance Settings,

page 28).

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Noise Reject: Reduces noise and interference and attempts to

remove returns that are not actually targets in the water.

Ghost Reject: Reduces the occurrence of "ghost" images,

which are duplicated or reflected images that are not actually

targets in the water. "Ghost" images are caused by strong

sonar returns, such as the bottom. Shallow water and hard

bottoms generally have stronger returns and may cause

"ghost" images to occur more obviously.

Adjusting the Ghost Reject and Noise Reject settings

together reduces the occurrence of "ghost" images most

effectively.

TVG: Adjusts the time varying gain, which can reduce noise.

This control is best used for situations when you want to

control and suppress clutter or noise near the water surface.

It also allows for the display of targets near the surface that

are otherwise hidden or masked by surface noise.

Overlay Numbers: Sets the data shown on the sonar screen.

Installation: Configures the transducer (Panoptix Transducer

Installation Settings, page 28).

LiveScope and Perspective Appearance Settings

From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select MENU >

Sonar Setup > Appearance.

Color Scheme: Sets the color palette.

Color Gain: Adjusts the contrast of colors shown on the screen.

You can select a higher color gain value to see minor

variances in targets with large color changes. You can select

a lower color gain value to see more similar colors in the

same situation.

Trails: Sets the how long the trails appear on the screen. The

trails show the movement of the target.

Bottom Fill: Colors the bottom brown to distinguish it from the

water returns. Not available in Perspective mode.

Grid Overlay: Shows or hides grids of range lines. The Grid

option shows a square grid. The Radial option shows a

circular grid with radial angle lines.

Scroll History: Shows the sonar history on the side of the

screen. Not available in Perspective mode.

Boat Icon: Shows or hides the icon of the boat in the upper-right

corner.

Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings

From a Panoptix sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Installation.

Install Depth: Sets the depth below the water line where the

Panoptix transducer is mounted. Entering the actual depth at

which the transducer is mounted results in a more accurate

visual presentation of what is in the water.

Bow Offset: Sets the distance between the bow and the forward

view Panoptix transducer installation location. This allows

you to view the forward distance from the bow instead of the

transducer location.

This applies to Panoptix transducers in the FrontVü, LiveVü

Forward, and RealVü 3D Forward sonar views.

Beam Width: Sets the width of the down view Panoptix

transducer beam. Narrow beam widths allow you to see

deeper and farther. Wider beam widths allow you to see

more coverage area.

This applies to Panoptix transducers in the FrontVü, LiveVü

Down, and LiveVü Forward sonar views.

Use AHRS: Enables the internal attitude heading and reference

system (AHRS) sensors to detect the installation angle of the

Panoptix transducer automatically. When this setting is

turned off, you can enter the specific installation angle for the

transducer using the Pitch Angle setting. Many forward view

transducers are installed at a 45-degree angle and down

view transducers are installed at a zero-degree angle.

Flipped: Sets the orientation of the Panoptix sonar view when

the down view transducer is installed with the cables pointing

toward the port side of the boat.

This applies to Panoptix transducers in the LiveVü Down,

RealVü 3D Down, and RealVü 3D Historical sonar views.

Calibrate Compass: Calibrates the internal compass in the

Panoptix transducer (Calibrating the Compass, page 23).

This applies to Panoptix transducers with an internal

compass, such as the PS21-TR transducer.

Orientation: Controls if the transducer is in down or forward

installation mode. The Auto setting uses the AHRS sensor to

determine the orientation.

This applies to PS22 and LiveScope transducers.

Focus: Adjusts the sonar view to compensate for the speed of

sound in water. The Auto setting uses the temperature of the

water to calculate the speed of sound.

This applies to LiveScope transducers.

Restore Sonar Defaults: Restores the sonar settings to the

factory default values.

Setting the Bow Offset

For forward view Panoptix transducers, you can enter a bow

offset to compensate the forward distance readings for the

transducer installation location. This allows you to view the

forward distance from the bow instead of the transducer

installation location.

This feature applies to Panoptix transducers in the FrontVü,

LiveVü Forward, and RealVü 3D Forward sonar views.

Measure the horizontal distance

from the transducer to the

bow.

From an applicable sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup

> Installation > Bow Offset.

Enter the distance measured, and select Done.

On the applicable sonar view, the forward range shifts by the

distance you entered.

Calibrating the Compass

Before you can calibrate the compass, the transducer must be

installed on the shaft far enough away from the trolling motor to

avoid magnetic interference, and deployed in the water.

Calibration must be of sufficient quality to enable the internal

compass.

NOTE: To use the compass, you must mount the transducer on

the transom or the trolling motor shaft. The compass may not

work when you mount the transducer on the motor.

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NOTE: For best results, you should use a heading sensor such

as the SteadyCast heading sensor. The heading sensor shows

the direction the transducer is pointing relative to the boat.

NOTE: Compass calibration is available only for transducers

with an internal compass, such as the PS21-TR transducer.

You can begin turning your boat before calibrating, but you must

fully rotate your boat 1.5 times during calibration.

From an applicable sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup

> Installation.

If necessary, select Use AHRS to turn on the AHRS sensor.

Select Calibrate Compass.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Autopilot

WARNING

You can use the autopilot feature only at a station installed next

to a helm, throttle, and helm control device.

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your

vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to

operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of

safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and

never leave the helm unattended.

Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your

boat.

Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open

water.

Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the

water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.

NOTE: This feature is only available on models with NMEA

2000 network capabilities.

The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your

boat to maintain a constant heading (heading hold). The system

also allows manual steering and several modes of automatic-

steering functions and patterns.

When the compatible chartplotter is connected to a compatible

Garmin autopilot system, you can engage and control the

autopilot from the chartplotter.

For information about compatible Garmin autopilot systems, go

to garmin.com.

Autopilot Configuration

NOTICE

To avoid damage to your boat, the autopilot system should be

installed and configured by a qualified marine installer. Specific

knowledge of marine steering and electrical systems is required

for proper installation and configuration.

The autopilot system must be configured to work properly with

your boat. You can configure the autopilot using a chartplotter

on the same NMEA 2000 network as the autopilot. For

configuration instructions, go to support.garmin.com, and

download the configuration guide for your specific autopilot

model.

Autopilot Screen

Actual heading

Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward)

Actual heading (when in standby mode)

Intended heading (when engaged)

Rudder position indicator (This functionality is available only when a

rudder sensor is connected.)

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment

From the Autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >

Step Turn Size.

Select an increment.

Setting the Power Saver

You can adjust the level of rudder activity.

From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >

Power Mode Setup > Power Saver.

Select a percentage.

Selecting a higher percentage reduces rudder activity and

heading performance. The higher the percentage, the more

the course deviates before the autopilot corrects it.

TIP: In choppy conditions at low speeds, increasing the

Power Saver percentage reduces rudder activity.

Selecting the Preferred Heading Source

NOTICE

For best results, use the autopilot CCU internal compass for the

heading source. Using a third-party GPS compass can cause

the data to be delivered erratically and may result in excessive

delays. The autopilot needs timely information, and therefore

cannot often use third-party GPS compass data for GPS

location or speed. If a third-party GPS compass is used, the

autopilot will likely report loss of navigation data and speed

source periodically.

If you have more than one heading source on the network, you

can select a your preferred source. The source could be a

compatible GPS compass or a magnetic heading sensor.

From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >

Preferred Sources

Select a source.

If the selected heading source is unavailable, the autopilot

screen does not display any data.

Engaging the Autopilot

When you engage the autopilot, the autopilot takes control of the

helm and steers the boat to maintain your heading.

From the Autopilot screen, select MENU > Engage Heading

Hold or MENU > Engage Circle.

Your intended heading shows in the center of the Autopilot

screen.

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Steering Patterns

WARNING

You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do not

begin a pattern until you are certain that the water is clear of

obstacles.

The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing,

and it can also perform other specialty maneuvers such as U-

turns and Williamson turns.

Following the U-Turn Pattern

You can use the u-turn pattern to turn the boat around 180

degrees and maintain the new heading.

From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Pattern Steering

> U-Turn.

Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern

You can use the circles pattern to steer the boat in a continuous

circle, in a specified direction, and at a specified time interval.

From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Pattern Steering

> Circles.

If necessary, select Time, and select a time for the autopilot

to steer one complete circle.

Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern

You can use the zigzag pattern to steer the boat from port to

starboard and back, over a specified time and angle, across

your present heading.

From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Pattern Steering

> Zigzag.

If necessary, select Amplitude, and select a degree.

If necessary, select Period, and select a length of time.

Select Engage Zigzag.

Following the Williamson Turn Pattern

You can use the Williamson turn pattern to steer the boat

around with the intent of running alongside the location where

the Williamson turn pattern was initiated. The Williamson turn

pattern can be used in man overboard situations.

From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Pattern Steering

> Williamson Turn.

Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Reactor

™

Autopilot Remote Control

WARNING

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your

vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to

operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of

safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and

never leave the helm unattended.

You can wirelessly connect a Reactor autopilot remote control to

the chartplotter to control the compatible Reactor autopilot

system.

For more information about using the remote, see the Reactor

autopilot remote control instructions at garmin.com

Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control With a

Chartplotter

Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >

Autopilot Remote.

If necessary, select Enable.

Select New Connection.

On the remote control, select

> Pair with MFD.

The chartplotter beeps and shows a confirmation message.

On the chartplotter, select Yes to complete the pairing

process.

Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot

Remote Control Action Keys

You can change the patterns or actions assigned to the Reactor

autopilot remote control action keys.

Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >

Autopilot Remote > Button Actions.

Select an action key to change.

Select a pattern or action to assign to the action key.

Force

Trolling Motor Control

WARNING

Do not run the motor when the propeller is out of the water.

Contact with the rotating propeller may result in severe injury.

Do not use the motor in areas where you or other people in the

water may come into contact with the rotating propeller.

Always disconnect the motor from the battery before cleaning or

servicing the propeller to avoid injury.

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your

vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to

operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of

safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and

never leave the helm unattended.

Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open

water.

Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the

water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.

CAUTION

When using the autopilot features, be prepared for sudden

stops, acceleration, and turns.

When stowing or deploying the motor, be aware of the risk of

entrapment or pinching from moving parts, which can result in

injury.

When stowing or deploying the motor, be aware of slick surfaces

around the motor. Slipping when stowing or deploying the motor

may result in injury.

You can connect the Force trolling motor to the chartplotter to

view and control the motor using the chartplotter.

Connecting to a Trolling Motor

You can connect the chartplotter wirelessly to a compatible

Garmin Force trolling motor on your boat to control the trolling

motor from the chartplotter.

Turn on the chartplotter and the trolling motor.

Enable the Wi‑Fi network on the chartplotter (

Setting Up the

‑

Fi Wireless Network, page 40).

If multiple chartplotters are connected on the Garmin Marine

Network, make sure this chartplotter is the host of the Wi‑Fi

network.

On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >

Wireless Devices > Garmin Trolling Motor.

On the trolling motor display panel, press

three times to

enter pairing mode.

on the trolling motor display panel is solid blue as it

searches for a connection to the chartplotter, and turns green

when the connection is successful.

After the chartplotter and trolling motor connect successfully,

enable the trolling motor overlay bar to control the motor (Adding

the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens, page 31).

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Trolling Motor Control

Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to

Screens

After you have connected the chartplotter to the Force trolling

motor, you must add the trolling motor control bar to screens to

control the trolling motor.

Open a screen from which you would like to control the

trolling motor.

Select an option:

• From a combination page or SmartMode

™

layout, select

MENU > Edit > Overlay Numbers.

• From a full screen, select MENU > Edit Overlays.

Select Top Bar or Bottom Bar.

Select Trolling Motor Bar.

Repeat these steps to add the trolling motor controls to all of the

screens from which you would like to control the trolling motor.

Trolling Motor Control Bar

The trolling motor control bar allows you to control a Force

trolling motor and see the status of the motor.

Select an item to engage it. The button illuminates when

selected. Select the item again to disengage it.

Trolling motor battery status.

Turns the propeller on and off.

Reduces the speed.

Speed indicator.

Increases the speed.

Enables the cruise control at the current speed over ground

(SOG).

Engages the propellor at full speed.

Trolling motor status.

Enables anchor lock, which uses the trolling motor to hold your

position.

Steers the trolling motor.

When in anchor lock, jogs the anchor lock position forward,

backward, left, or right.

Enables heading hold (set and maintain the current heading).

When the trolling motor is in heading hold, an autopilot bar

appears in the trolling motor bar.

Opens the trolling motor settings.

Trolling Motor Settings

From the trolling motor bar, select .

Calibrate: Calibrates the trolling motor compass (Calibrating the

Trolling Motor Compass, page 31) and sets the trolling

motor bow offset (Setting the Bow Offset, page 31).

Anchor Gain: Sets the response of the trolling motor when in

anchor lock mode. If you need the trolling motor to be more

responsive and move quicker, increase the value. If the

motor is moving too much, decrease the value.

Navigation Gain: Sets the response of the trolling motor when

navigating. If you need the trolling motor to be more

responsive and move quicker, increase the value. If the

motor is moving too much, decrease the value.

Heading Hold Mode: Sets the heading hold mode. The Vessel

Align option attempts to keep the boat pointing in the same

direction regardless of drift. The Navigate To option attempts

to navigate a straight line in the requested direction.

Arrival Mode: Sets the behavior of the trolling motor when you

reach the end of a route. With the Anchor Lock setting, the

trolling motor holds the position using the anchor lock feature

when the boat reaches the end of the route. With the Manual

setting, the propeller turns off when the boat reaches the end

of the route.

CAUTION

You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat.

When using the Manual setting for the Arrival Mode option,

you must be ready to take control of the boat.

Auto Power On: Turns on the trolling motor when you apply

power to the system.

Prop. Stow Side: Sets which side of the trolling motor the

propellor rotates to when stowing the trolling motor. This is

helpful when you store other items near the stowed propellor.

Shortcut Keys: Enables the shortcut keys on the trolling motor

remote control to work with this particular chartplotter. The

keys work with only one chartplotter at a time.

Restore Defaults: Resets the trolling motor settings to the

factory default values.

Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote

Control Shortcut Keys

You can quickly open commonly used screens by assigning a

shortcut key on the trolling motor remote control. You can create

a shortcut to screens, such as sonar screens and charts.

NOTE: If you have more than one chartplotter on the network,

you can assign shortcut keys to one chartplotter only.

Open a screen.

Hold a shortcut key.

TIP: The shortcut is also saved to the Frequently Used

category with the shortcut key number.

Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass

You must calibrate the compass in the trolling motor before you

can use the autopilot features.

Drive the boat to an open area of calm water.

From the trolling motor bar, select

> Calibrate >

Compass Cal..

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Setting the Bow Offset

Based on the installation angle, the trolling motor may not align

with the center line of your boat. For the best results, you should

set the bow offset.

Adjust the angle of the trolling motor

so it aligns with the

center line of your boat , pointing straight forward.

From the trolling motor bar, select

> Calibrate > Bow

Offset.

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Digital Selective Calling

Chartplotter and NMEA 0183 VHF Radio

Functionality

When your chartplotter is connected to a NMEA 0183 VHF

radio, these features are enabled.

• The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio.

If your radio is capable, GPS position information is

transmitted with DSC calls.

• The chartplotter can receive digital selective calling (DSC)

distress and position information from the radio.

• The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending

position reports.

Turning On DSC

Select Settings > Other Vessels > DSC.

DSC List

The DSC list is a log of the most recent DSC calls and other

DSC contacts you have entered. The DSC list can contain up to

100 entries. The DSC list shows the most recent call from a

boat. If a second call is received from the same boat, it replaces

the first call in the call list.

Viewing the DSC List

Before you can view the DSC list, the chartplotter must be

connected to a VHF radio that supports DSC.

Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

Adding a DSC Contact

You can add a vessel to your DSC list. You can make calls to a

DSC contact from the chartplotter.

Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List > Add

Contact.

Enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) of the

vessel.

Enter the name of the vessel.

Incoming Distress Calls

If your compatible chartplotter and VHF radio are connected

using NMEA 0183, your chartplotter alerts you when your VHF

radio receives a DSC distress call. If position information was

sent with the distress call, that information is also available and

recorded with the call.

designates a distress call in the DSC list and marks the

position of the vessel on the Navigation chart at the time of the

DSC distress call.

Navigating to a Vessel in Distress

designates a distress call in the DSC list and marks the

position of a vessel on the Navigation chart at the time of the

DSC distress call.

Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

Select a position-report call.

Select Navigate To.

Select Go To or Route To.

Position Tracking

When you connect the chartplotter to a VHF radio using NMEA

0183, you can track vessels that send position reports.

This feature is also available with NMEA 2000, when the vessel

sends the correct PGN data (PGN 129808; DSC Call

Information).

Every position report call received is logged in the DSC list

(

DSC List, page 32).

Viewing a Position Report

Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

Select a position-report call.

Select an option:

• To view the position report details, select

• To view to a chart marking the location, select .

Navigating to a Tracked Vessel

Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

Select a position-report call.

Select Navigate To.

Select Go To or Route To.

Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked

Vessel

Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

Select a position-report call.

Select Create Waypoint.

Editing Information in a Position Report

Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

Select a position-report call.

Select Edit.

• To enter the name of the vessel, select Name.

• To select a new symbol, select Symbol, if available.

• To enter a comment, select Comment.

• To show a trail line for the vessel if your radio is tracking

the position of the vessel, select Trail.

• To select a color for the trail line, select Trail Line.

Deleting a Position-Report Call

Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

Select a position-report call.

Select Edit > Clear Report.

Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart

You can view trails for all tracked vessels on some chart views.

By default, a black line indicates the path of the vessel, a black

dot indicates each previously reported position of a tracked

vessel, and a blue flag indicates the last reported position of the

vessel.

From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Layers >

Other Vessels > DSC > DSC Trails.

Select the number of hours to show tracked vessels on the

chart.

For example, if you select 4 Hours, all trail points that are

less than four hours old appear for all tracked vessels.

Individual Routine Calls

When you connect the chartplotter to a Garmin VHF radio, you

can use the chartplotter interface to set up an individual routine

call.

When setting up an individual routine call from your chartplotter,

you can select the DSC channel on which you want to

communicate. The radio transmits this request with your call.

Selecting a DSC Channel

NOTE: The selection of a DSC channel is limited to those

channels that are available in all frequency bands. The default

channel is 72. If you select a different channel, the chartplotter

uses that channel for subsequent calls until you call using

another channel.

Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

Select a vessel or a station to call.

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Select Call with Radio > Channel.

Select an available channel.

Making an Individual Routine Call

NOTE: When initiating a call from the chartplotter, if the radio

does not have an MMSI number programmed, the radio will not

receive call information.

Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.

Select a vessel or a station to call.

Select Call with Radio.

If necessary, select Channel, and select a new channel.

Select Send.

The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio.

On your Garmin VHF radio, complete the call.

Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target

From a chart or 3D chart view, select an AIS target.

Select AIS Vessel > Call with Radio.

If necessary, select Channel, and select a new channel.

Select Send.

The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio.

On your Garmin VHF radio, complete the call.

Gauges and Graphs

The gauges and graphs provide various information about the

engine and environment. To view the information, a compatible

transducer or sensor must be connected to the network.

Viewing the Compass

You can view information about your bearing, heading, and

route using the compass.

Select Gauges > Compass.

Viewing Trip Gauges

Trip gauges show information for odometer, speed, time, and

fuel for your present trip.

Select Gauges > Trip.

Resetting Trip Gauges

Select Gauges > Trip > MENU.

Select an option:

• To set all the readings for the present trip to zero, select

Reset Trip.

• To set the maximum speed reading to zero, select Reset

Maximum Speed.

• To set the odometer reading to zero, select Reset

Odometer.

• To set all the readings to zero, select Reset All.

Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges

Before you can view engine and fuel gauges, you must be

connected to a NMEA 2000 network capable of sensing engine

and fuel data. See the installation instructions for details.

Select Gauges > Engine.

Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges

You can show information for up to four engines.

From the engine gauges screen, select MENU > Gauge

Setup > Engine Selection > Number of Engines.

Select an option:

• Select the number of engines.

• Select Auto Configure to automatically detect the number

of engines.

Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges

Before you can customize how the engines are shown in the

gauges, you must manually select the number of engines

(Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges, page 33).

From the engine gauges screen, select MENU > Gauge

Setup > Engine Selection > Number of Engines.

Select First Engine.

Select the engine to display in the first gauge.

Repeat for the remaining engine bars.

Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges

You can enable the chartplotter to display engine status alarms.

From the engine gauges screen, select MENU > Gauge

Setup > Status Alarms > On.

When an engine alarms is triggered, a gauge status alarm

message appears and the gauge may become red depending

on the type of alarm.

Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms

From the engine gauges screen, select MENU > Gauge

Setup > Status Alarms > Custom.

Select one or more engine gauge alarms to turn on or off.

Setting the Fuel Alarm

Before you can set a fuel level alarm, a compatible fuel flow

sensor must be connected to the chartplotter.

You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of

remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify.

Select Settings > Alarms > Fuel > Fuel Alarm > On.

Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm,

and select Done.

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel

Select Settings > My Vessel > Fuel Capacity.

Enter the combined total capacity of the fuel tanks.

Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel

Fuel

You can synchronize the fuel levels in the chartplotter with the

actual fuel in the vessel when you add fuel to your vessel.

Select Gauges > Engine > MENU.

Select an option:

• After you have filled up all the fuel tanks on the vessel,

select Fill Up All Tanks. The fuel level is reset to

maximum capacity.

• After you have added less than a full tank of fuel, select

Add Fuel to Boat, and enter the amount added.

• To specify the total fuel in the vessel tanks, select Set

Total Fuel Onboard, and enter the total amount of fuel in

the tanks.

Viewing the Wind Gauges

Before you can view wind information, you must have a wind

sensor connected to the chartplotter.

Select Gauges > Wind.

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Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge

You can configure the sailing wind gauge to show true or

apparent wind speed and angle.

From the wind gauge, select MENU > Sailing Wind Gauge.

Select an option:

• To show true or apparent wind angle, select Needle, and

select an option.

• To show true or apparent wind speed, select Wind Speed,

and select an option.

Configuring the Speed Source

You can specify whether the vessel speed data displayed on the

gauge and used for wind calculations is based on water speed

or GPS speed.

From the wind gauge, select MENU > Compass Gauge >

Speed Display.

Select an option:

• To calculate the vessel speed based on data from the

water-speed sensor, select Water Speed.

• To calculate the vessel speed based on GPS data, select

GPS Speed.

Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge

You can specify the source of the heading displayed on the wind

gauge. Magnetic heading is the heading data received from a

heading sensor, and GPS heading is calculated by your

chartplotter GPS (course over ground).

From the wind gauge, select MENU > Compass Gauge >

Heading Source.

Select GPS Hdg or Magnetic.

NOTE: When moving at low speeds or when stationary, the

magnetic compass source is more accurate than the GPS

source.

Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge

You can specify the range of the close-hauled wind gauge for

both the upwind scale and the downwind scale.

From the wind gauge, select MENU > Compass Gauge >

Set Gauge Type > Close Hauled Gauge.

Select an option:

• To set the maximum and minimum values that appear

when the upwind close-hauled wind gauge appears, select

Change Upwind Scale, and set the angles.

• To set the maximum and minimum values that appear

when the downwind close-hauled wind gauge appears,

select Change Downwind Scale, and set the angles.

• To view true or apparent wind, select Wind, and select an

option.

Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge

Limits

You can configure the upper and lower limits and the range of

desired standard operation of a gauge.

NOTE: Not all options are available for all gauges.

From an applicable gauges screen, select MENU > Gauge

Setup > Set Gauge Limits.

Select a gauge to customize.

Select Gauge Limits > Custom.

Select an option:

• To set the minimum value of the standard operating

range, select Rated Min..

• To set the maximum value of the standard operating

range, select Rated Max..

• To set the lower limit of the gauge lower than the rated

minimum, select Scale Min..

• To set the upper limit of the gauge higher than the rated

maximum, select Scale Max..

Select the limit value.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set additional gauge limits.

Digital Switching

NOTE: This feature is not available on all models.

Your chartplotter can be used to monitor and control circuits

when a compatible system is connected.

For example, you can control the interior lights and navigation

lights on the vessel. You can also monitor live well circuits.

To access the digital switching controls, select Switching.

For more information about purchasing and configuring a digital

switching system, contact your Garmin dealer.

Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page

You can add and customize digital switching pages to the

chartplotter.

Select Switching > MENU.

Select Add Page or select a page to edit.

Set up the page as needed:

• To enter a name for the page, select Name.

• To set up the switches, select Edit Switches.

Tide, Current, and Celestial

Information

Tide Station Information

WARNING

Tide and current information is for information purposes only. It

is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance,

to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment

in, on, and around the water at all times. Failure to heed this

warning could result in property damage, serious personal

injury, or death.

You can view information about a tide station for a specific date

and time, including the tide height, and when the next high and

low tides will occur. By default, the chartplotter shows tide

information for the most recently viewed tide station, present

date, and past hour.

Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents > Tides.

Current Station Information

WARNING

Tide and current information is for information purposes only. It

is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance,

to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment

in, on, and around the water at all times. Failure to heed this

warning could result in property damage, serious personal

injury, or death.

NOTE: Current station information is available with certain

detailed maps.

You can view information about a current station for a specific

date and time, including the current speed and level of the

current. By default, the chartplotter shows current information for

the most recently viewed current station and for the present date

and time.

Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents > Currents.

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Celestial Information

You can view information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise,

moonset, moon phase, and the approximate sky view location of

the sun and moon. The center of the screen represents the sky

overhead, and the outermost rings represent the horizon. By

default, the chartplotter shows celestial information for the

present date and time.

Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents > Celestial.

Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or

Celestial Information for a Different Date

Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents.

Select Tides, Currents, or Celestial.

Select an option:

• To view information for a different date, select Change

Date > Manual, and enter a date.

• To view information for today, select Change Date > Use

Current Date.

• If available, to view information for the day after the date

shown, select Next Day.

• If available, to view information for the day before the date

shown, select Previous Day.

Viewing Information for a Different Tide or

Current Station

Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents.

Select Tides or Currents.

Select Nearby Stations.

Select a station.

Media Player

NOTE: The media player feature is not compatible with all

chartplotter models.

NOTE: Not all features are available on all connected media

players.

If you have a compatible stereo connected to the NMEA 2000

network, you can control the stereo using the chartplotter. The

chartplotter should automatically detect the media player when it

is first connected.

You can play media from sources connected to the media player

and sources connected to the NMEA 2000 network.

Opening the Media Player

Before you can open the media player, you must connect a

compatible device to the chartplotter.

Select Media.

Media Player Icons

NOTE: Not all devices have these icons.

Icon Description

Saves or deletes a channel as a preset

Repeats all songs

Repeats one song

Scans for stations

Searches for stations or skips songs

Shuffles

Selecting the Media Source

When you have multiple media devices connected on a network,

such as the NMEA 2000 network, you can select the media

source you want to control from your chartplotter.

NOTE: You can play media only from sources that are

connected to the device.

NOTE: Not all features are available on all media sources.

From the media screen, select MENU > Source.

NOTE: The source menu appears only for devices that

support multiple media sources.

Select a source.

Playing Music

Browsing for Music

From the media screen, select Browse or MENU > Browse.

Select SELECT or select an option.

Enabling Alphabetical Search

You can enable the alphabetical search feature to find a song or

album in a large list.

From the media screen, select MENU > Installation > Alpha

Search.

Setting a Song to Repeat

While playing a song, select MENU > Repeat.

If necessary, select Single.

Setting All Songs to Repeat

From the media screen, select MENU > Repeat > All.

Setting Songs to Shuffle

From the media screen, select MENU > Shuffle.

If necessary, select an option.

Adjusting the Volume

Enabling and Disabling Zones

If you have wired your vessel's speakers into zones, you can

enable needed zones and disable unused zones.

From the media screen, select MENU > Audio Levels >

Enable/Disable Zones.

Select a zone.

Muting the Media Volume

From the media screen, select

If necessary, select SELECT.

VHF Radio

NOTE: These features are available on some stereos with a

VHF receiver.

Scanning VHF Channels

Before you can scan VHF channels, you must set the source to

VHF.

You can monitor VHF channels saved as presets for activity and

automatically switch to an active channel.

From the VHF media screen, select MENU > Scan.

Adjusting the VHF Squelch

NOTE: This feature is available on some stereos with a VHF

receiver.

From the VHF source page, select MENU > Squelch.

Use the slider bar to adjust the VHF squelch.

Radio

To listen to AM or FM radio, you must have a suitable marine

AM/FM antenna properly connected to the stereo and be within

range of a broadcasting station. For instructions on connecting

an AM/FM antenna, see the stereo installation instructions.

Media Player 35

To listen to SiriusXM

radio, you must have the appropriate

equipment and subscriptions (SiriusXM Satellite Radio,

page 36). For instructions on connecting a SiriusXM Connect

Vehicle Tuner, see the stereo installation instructions.

To listen to DAB stations, you must have the appropriate

equipment (DAB Playback, page 36). For instructions on

connecting a DAB adapter and antenna, see the installation

instructions provided with your adapter and antenna.

Setting the Tuner Region

From the media screen, select MENU > Installation > Tuner

Region.

Select an option.

Changing the Radio Station

From the media screen, select an applicable source, such as

FM.

Select

or to tune to a station.

Changing the Tuning Mode

You can change how you select a station for some media types,

such as FM or AM radio.

NOTE: Not all tuning modes are available for all media sources.

From the media screen, select MENU > Tuning Mode.

Select an option.

If necessary, select SELECT.

Presets

You can save your favorite AM stations and FM stations as

presets for easy access.

You can save your favorite SiriusXM channels if the stereo is

connected to an optional SiriusXM tuner and antenna.

You can save your favorite DAB stations if the stereo is

connected to an optional DAB module and antenna.

Saving a Station as a Preset

From an applicable media screen, tune to the station to save

as a preset.

Select Presets > Add Current Channel.

Removing a Preset

From an applicable media screen, select Presets.

Select a preset from the list.

Select Remove Current Channel.

DAB Playback

When you connect a compatible Digital Audio Broadcasting

(DAB) module and antenna, such as the Fusion

MS-DAB100A

to a compatible stereo, you can tune in to and play DAB stations

To use the DAB source, you must be in a region in which DAB is

available, and select the tuner region (Setting the DAB Tuner

Region, page 36).

Setting the DAB Tuner Region

You must select the region you are in to receive DAB stations

properly.

From the media screen, select MENU > Installation > Tuner

Region.

Select the region you are in.

Scanning for DAB Stations

Before you can scan for DAB stations, you must connect a

compatible DAB module and antenna (not included) to the

stereo. Because DAB signals are broadcast in select countries

only, you must also set the tuner region to a location where DAB

signals are broadcast.

Select the DAB source.

Select Scan to scan for available DAB stations.

When scanning is complete, the first available station in the

first ensemble found begins playing.

NOTE: After the first scan is complete, you can select Scan

again to re-scan for DAB stations. When the re-scan is

complete, the system starts playing the first station in the

ensemble you were listening to when you started the re-scan.

Changing DAB Stations

Select the DAB source.

If necessary, select Scan to scan for local DAB stations.

Select

or to change the station.

When you reach the end of the current ensemble, the stereo

automatically changes to the first available station in the next

ensemble.

TIP: You can hold or to change the ensemble.

Selecting a DAB Station from a List

From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Stations.

Select a station from the list.

Selecting a DAB Station from a Category

From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Categories.

Select a category from the list.

Select a station from the list.

DAB Presets

You can save your favorite DAB stations as presets for easy

access.

You can save up to 15 DAB-station presets.

Saving a DAB Station as a Preset

From the DAB media screen, select the station to save as a

preset.

Select Browse > Presets > Save Current.

Selecting a DAB Preset from a List

From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Presets >

View Presets.

Select a preset from the list.

Removing DAB Presets

From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Presets.

Select an option:

• To remove one preset, select Remove Preset, and select

the preset.

• To remove all presets, select Remove All Presets.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio

When you have a FUSION-Link

™

capable stereo and SiriusXM

Connect Tuner installed and connected to the chartplotter, you

may have access to SiriusXM satellite radio, depending on your

subscription.

Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID

Before you can activate your SiriusXM subscription, you must

have the radio ID of your SiriusXM Connect Tuner.

You can locate the SiriusXM Radio ID on the back of the

SiriusXM Connect Tuner, on the back of its packaging, or by

tuning your chartplotter to channel 0.

Select Media > Source > SiriusXM.

Tune to channel 0.

The SiriusXM radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S, or

Activating a SiriusXM Subscription

With the SiriusXM source selected, tune to channel 1.

36 Media Player

You should be able to hear the preview channel. If not, check

the SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna installation and

connections, and try again.

Tune to channel 0 to locate the Radio ID.

Contact SiriusXM listener care by phone at (866) 635-2349 or

go to

www.siriusxm.com/activatenow to subscribe in the

United States. Contact SiriusXM by phone at (877) 438-9677

or go to www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm to subscribe in Canada.

Provide the Radio ID.

The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but

can take up to an hour. For the SiriusXM Connect Tuner to

receive the activation message, it must be turned on and

receiving the SiriusXM signal.

If the service is not activated within the hour, go to

http://care.siriusxm.com/refresh or contact SiriusXM Listener

Care by phone at 1-866-635-2349.

Customizing the Channel Guide

SiriusXM radio channels are grouped in categories. You can

select the categories of channels that appear in the channel

guide.

Select an option:

• If the media device is a FUSION-Link capable stereo,

select Media > Browse > Channel.

• If the media device is a GXM

™

antenna, select Media >

MENU > Category.

Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List

You can save your favorite channels to the presets list.

Select Media.

Select the channel to save as a preset.

Select an option:

• If the media device is a FUSION-Link capable stereo,

select Browse > Presets.

• If the media device is a GXM antenna, select MENU >

Presets > Add Current Channel.

Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls

From the media screen, select Browse > Parental > Unlock.

Enter your passcode.

The default passcode is 0000.

Setting Parental Controls on SiriusXM Radio Channels

Before you can set parental controls, the parental controls must

be unlocked.

The parental control feature allows you to limit access to any

SiriusXM channels, including those with mature content. When

enabled, the parental control feature requires you to enter a

passcode to tune to the locked channels.

Select Browse > Parental > Lock/Unlock.

A list of channels appears. A checkmark indicates a locked

channel.

NOTE: When you view the channels after setting parental

controls, the display changes:

• indicates a locked channel.

• indicates an unlocked channel.

Changing a Parental Passcode on a SiriusXM Radio

Before you can change the passcode, the parental controls must

be unlocked.

From the media screen, select Browse > Parental > Change

PIN.

Enter your passcode and select Done.

Enter a new passcode.

Confirm the new passcode.

Restoring Default Parental Control Settings Values

This process deletes all the settings information you have

entered. When you restore the parental control settings to their

default values, the passcode value is reset to 0000.

From the media menu, select Installation > Factory

Defaults.

Select Yes.

Clearing All Locked Channels on a SiriusXM Radio

Before you can clear all locked channels, the parental controls

must be unlocked.

From the media screen, select Browse > Parental > Clear

All Locked.

Enter your passcode.

Setting the Device Name

From the media screen, select MENU > Installation > Set

Device Name.

Enter a device name.

Select SELECT or Done.

Updating the Media Player Software

You can update the software on compatible connected stereos

and accessories.

Go to

www.fusionentertainment.com/marine, and download

the software update onto a USB flash drive.

Software updates and instructions are available on your

device product page.

Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the stereo.

On the chartplotter media screen, select MENU >

Installation > Update Software.

Select the item to update.

Device Configuration

Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically

You can set the chartplotter to turn on automatically when the

power is applied. Otherwise, you must turn on the chartplotter by

pressing .

Select Settings > System > Auto Power Up.

NOTE: When Auto Power Up is On, and the chartplotter is

turned off using , and power is removed and reapplied

within less than two minutes, you may need to press to

restart the chartplotter.

System Settings

Select Settings > System.

Display: Adjusts the backlight brightness and color scheme.

Beeper: Turns on and off the tone that sounds for alarms and

selections.

GPS: Provides information about the GPS satellite settings and

fix.

Auto Power Up: Turns on the device automatically when power

is applied (Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically,

page 37 ).

Auto Power Off: Turns off the device automatically after it has

been asleep for the selected length of time.

Language: Sets the on-screen text language.

Speed Sources: Sets the source of the speed data used to

calculate true wind speed or fuel economy. Water speed is

the speed reading from a water-speed sensor, and GPS

speed is calculated from your GPS position.

Device Configuration 37

System Information: Provides information about the device and

the software version.

Simulator: Turns on the simulator and allows you to set the

speed and simulated location.

Regulatory Information: Displays device regulatory

information.

Display Settings

Not all options are available on all models.

Select Settings > System > Display.

Backlight: Sets the backlight level.

Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors.

Screenshot Capture: Allows the device to save images of the

screen.

Background: Sets the device to display a background image or

color.

GPS Settings

NOTE: Not all options are available on all models.

Select Settings > System > GPS.

Skyview: Shows the relative position of GPS satellites in the

sky.

GLONASS: Turns on or off GLONASS data (Russia satellite

system). When the system is used in situations with poor sky

visibility, GLONASS data can be used in combination with

GPS to provide more accurate position information.

WAAS/EGNOS: Turns on or off WAAS data (in North America)

or EGNOS data (in Europe), which can provide more-

accurate GPS position information. When using WAAS or

EGNOS data, the device may take longer to acquire

satellites.

Galileo: Turns on or off Galileo data (European Union satellite

system). When the system is used in situations with poor sky

visibility, Galileo data can be used in combination with GPS

to provide more accurate position information.

Speed Filter: Averages the speed of your vessel over a short

period of time for smoother speed values.

Source: Allows you to select the preferred source for GPS data.

Viewing the Event Log

The event log shows a list of system events.

Select Settings > System > System Information > Event

Log.

Viewing System Software Information

You can view the software version, the basemap version, all

supplemental map information (if applicable), the software

version for an optional Garmin radar (if applicable), and the unit

ID number. You may need this information to update the system

software or to purchase additional map data information.

You can view the software version, the basemap version, all

supplemental map information (if applicable), and the unit ID

number. You may need this information to update the system

software or to purchase additional map data information.

Select Settings > System > System Information >

Software Information.

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance

Information

The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label

may provide regulatory information, such as identification

numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings,

as well as applicable product and licensing information. Not

available on all models.

Select Settings.

Select System.

Select Regulatory Information.

My Vessel Settings

NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or

hardware.

Select Settings > My Vessel.

Keel Offset: Offsets the surface reading for the depth of a keel,

making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the

keel instead of from the transducer location (Setting the Keel

Offset, page 19).

Calibrate Water Speed: Calibrates the speed-sensing

transducer or sensor (Calibrating a Water-Speed Device,

page 39).

Vessel Type: Enables some chartplotter features based on the

boat type.

Fuel Capacity: Sets the combined fuel capacity of all the fuel

tanks on your vessel (Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel,

page 33).

Fill Up All Tanks: Sets the tank levels to full (Synchronizing the

Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel, page 33).

Add Fuel to Boat: Allows you to enter the quantity of fuel you

added to your tank, when you did not entirely fill up the tank

(Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel,

page 33).

Set Total Fuel Onboard: Sets the combined amount of fuel in

all the fuel tanks on your vessel (Synchronizing the Fuel Data

with the Actual Vessel Fuel, page 33).

Set Gauge Limits: Sets the upper and lower limits of various

gauges (Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits,

page 34).

Hull ID: Allows you to enter the Hull Identification Number

(HIN).The HIN might be permanently affixed to the upper

starboard side of the transom or outboard side.

Setting the Keel Offset

You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth

reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you

to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of

the water, depending on your needs.

If you want to know the water depth below the keel or the lowest

point of your boat and the transducer is installed at the water

line or anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the

distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat.

If you want to know the true water depth and the transducer is

installed below the water line, measure the distance from the

bottom of the transducer up to the water line.

NOTE: This option is only available when you have valid depth

data.

Measure the distance:

• If the transducer is installed at the water line

anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the

distance from the transducer location to the keel of the

boat. Enter this value as a positive number.

• If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel

and you want to know the true depth of the water,

measure the distance from the transducer to the water

line. Enter this value in as a negative number.

38 Device Configuration

Complete an action:

• If the transducer is connected to the chartplotter or a

sonar module, select Settings > My Vessel > Keel

Offset.

• If the transducer is connected to the NMEA 2000 network,

select Settings > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup

> Device List, select the transducer, and select Review >

Keel Offset.

Select

if the transducer is installed at the water line, or

select if the transducer is installed at the bottom of the

keel.

Setting the Water Temperature Offset

The temperature offset compensates for the temperature

reading from a temperature sensor or temperature-capable

transducer.

Measure the water temperature using the temperature sensor

or temperature-capable transducer that is connected to the

network.

Measure the water temperature using a different temperature

sensor or a thermometer that is known to be accurate.

Subtract the water temperature measured in step 1 from the

water temperature measured in step 2.

This value is the temperature offset. Enter this value in step 5

as a positive number if the sensor measures the water

temperature as being colder than it actually is. Enter this

value in step 5 as a negative number if the sensor measures

the water temperature as being warmer than it actually is.

Complete an action:

• If the sensor or transducer is connected to the chartplotter

or a sonar module, select Settings > My Vessel > Temp.

Offset.

• If the sensor or transducer is connected to the NMEA

2000 network, select Settings > Communications >

NMEA 2000 Setup > Device List, select the transducer,

and select Review > Temp. Offset.

Enter the temperature offset value calculated in step 3.

Calibrating a Water-Speed Device

If you have a speed sensor or a speed-sensing transducer

connected, you can calibrate that speed-sensing device to

improve the accuracy of water-speed data displayed by the

chartplotter.

Complete an action:

• If the sensor or transducer is connected to the chartplotter

or a sonar module, select Settings > My Vessel >

Calibrate Water Speed.

• If the sensor or transducer is connected to the NMEA

2000 network, select Settings > Communications >

NMEA 2000 Setup > Device List, select the transducer,

and select Review > Calibrate Water Speed.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is

not registering a speed, a message appears.

Select OK, and safely increase the boat speed.

If the message appears again, stop the boat, and ensure the

speed-sensor wheel is not stuck.

If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections.

If you continue to get the message, contact Garmin product

support.

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel

Select Settings > My Vessel > Fuel Capacity.

Enter the combined total capacity of the fuel tanks.

Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel

Fuel

You can synchronize the fuel levels in the chartplotter with the

actual fuel in the vessel when you add fuel to your vessel.

Select Gauges > Engine > MENU.

Select an option:

• After you have filled up all the fuel tanks on the vessel,

select Fill Up All Tanks. The fuel level is reset to

maximum capacity.

• After you have added less than a full tank of fuel, select

Add Fuel to Boat, and enter the amount added.

• To specify the total fuel in the vessel tanks, select Set

Total Fuel Onboard, and enter the total amount of fuel in

the tanks.

Communications Settings

NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or

hardware.

Select Settings > Communications.

Serial Port: Sets the input/output format for the serial port to

use when connecting the chartplotter to external NMEA

devices, computers, or other Garmin devices.

NMEA 0183 Setup: Sets the NMEA 0183 sentences the

chartplotter transmits, how many digits to the right of the

decimal point are transmitted in a NMEA output, and how

waypoints are identified (NMEA 0183 Settings, page 40).

NMEA 2000 Setup: Allows you to view and label the devices on

the NMEA 2000 network (NMEA 2000 Settings, page 40).

Marine Network: Allows you to view the devices with which you

are sharing maps, sonar, or radar. Not available on all

chartplotter models.

NOTE: You can only view networked data on a model that

supports that data. For example, you cannot view networked

radar on model that does not support radar.

Wi-Fi Network: Allows you set up the Wi‑Fi network (Setting Up

the Wi

‑

Fi Wireless Network, page 40).

NMEA 0183

The chartplotters support the NMEA 0183 standard, which is

used to connect various NMEA 0183 devices, such as VHF

radios, NMEA instruments, autopilots, wind sensors, and

heading sensors.

To connect the chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183 devices, see

the chartplotter installation instructions.

The approved NMEA 0183 sentences for the chartplotter are

GPAPB, GPBOD, GPBWC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV,

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GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPXTE, and

Garmin proprietary sentences PGRME, PGRMM, and PGRMZ.

This chartplotter also includes support for the WPL sentence,

DSC, and sonar NMEA 0183 input with support for the DPT

(depth) or DBT, MTW (water temperature), and VHW (water

temperature, speed, and heading) sentences.

NMEA 0183 Settings

Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup.

Sounder: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for the

sounder (if applicable).

Route: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for routes.

System: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for system

information.

Garmin: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for Garmin

proprietary sentences.

Posn Precision: Adjusts the number of digits to the right of the

decimal point for transmission of NMEA output.

XTE Precision: Adjusts the number of digits to the right of the

decimal point for NMEA crosstalk error output.

Waypoint IDs: Sets the device to transmit waypoint names or

numbers via NMEA 0183 while navigating. Using numbers

may resolve compatibility issues with older NMEA 0183

autopilots.

Diagnostics: Displays NMEA 0183 diagnostic information.

Defaults: Restores the NMEA 0183 settings to the original

factory defaults.

NMEA 2000 Settings

Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup.

Device List: Displays the devices connected to the network and

allows you to set options for some transducers connected

using the NMEA 2000 network.

Label Devices: Changes the labels for available connected

devices.

Naming Devices and Sensors on the Network

You can name devices and sensors connected to the Garmin

Marine Network and the NMEA 2000 network.

Select Settings > Communications.

Select Marine Network or NMEA 2000 Setup > Device List.

Select a device from the list on the left.

Select Review > Change Name.

Enter the name, and select Done.

Wi‑Fi Network

Setting Up the Wi

‑

Fi Wireless Network

The chartplotters can create a Wi‑Fi network to which you can

connect wireless devices. The first time you access the wireless

network settings, you are prompted to set up the network.

Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >

Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi > On > OK.

If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.

Enter a password.

You will need this password to access the wireless network

from a wireless device. The password is case-sensitive.

Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter

Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter

wireless network, you must configure the chartplotter wireless

network (

Setting Up the Wi

‑

Fi Wireless Network, page 40).

You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to

share data.

From the wireless device, turn on the Wi‑Fi technology and

search for wireless networks.

Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network (

Setting

Up the Wi

‑

Fi Wireless Network, page 40).

Enter the chartplotter password.

Changing the Wireless Channel

You can change the wireless channel if you have trouble finding

or connecting to a device, or if you experience interference.

Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >

Wi-Fi Network > Advanced > Channel.

Enter a new channel.

You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices

connected to this network.

Setting Alarms

CAUTION

The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible

(System Settings, page 37). Failure to set audible alarms could

lead to injury or property damage.

Navigation Alarms

Select Settings > Alarms > Navigation.

Arrival: Sets an alarm to sound when you are within a specified

distance or time from a turn or a destination.

Anchor Drag: Sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a

specified drift distance while anchored.

Off Course: Sets an alarm to sound when you are off course by

a specified distance.

System Alarms

Alarm Clock: Sets an alarm clock.

Device Voltage: Sets an alarm to sound when the battery

reaches a specified low voltage.

GPS Accuracy: Sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location

accuracy falls outside the user-defined value.

Setting the Fuel Alarm

Before you can set a fuel level alarm, a compatible fuel flow

sensor must be connected to the chartplotter.

You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of

remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify.

Select Settings > Alarms > Fuel > Fuel Alarm > On.

Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm,

and select Done.

Units Settings

Select Settings > Units.

System Units: Sets the unit format for the device.

Variance: Sets the magnetic declination, the angle between

magnetic north and true north, for your present location.

North Reference: Sets the direction references used in

calculating heading information. True sets geographic north

as the north reference. Grid sets grid north as the north

reference (000º). Magnetic sets the magnetic north as the

north reference.

Position Format: Sets the position format in which a given

location reading appears. Do not change this setting unless

you are using a map or chart that specifies a different

position format.

Map Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is

structured. Do not change this setting unless you are using a

map or chart that specifies a different map datum.

Pressure Reference Time: Sets the reference time used to

calculate the barometer trend. The trend is indicated in the

barometer field.

Time Format: Sets a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format.

40 Device Configuration

Time Zone: Sets the time zone, or allows automatic selection

based on GPS location.

Navigation Settings

NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or

hardware.

Select Settings > Navigation.

Route Labels: Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on

the map.

Auto Guidance: Sets the parameters the chartplotter uses

when calculating an Auto Guidance path, when you are using

some premium maps.

Turn Transition Activ.: Sets the turn transition to be calculated

based on time or distance.

Turn Transition Time: Sets how many minutes before the turn

that you transition to it as the next leg, when Time is selected

for the Turn Transition Activ. setting. You can raise this value

to help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating

a route or an Auto Guidance path with many frequent turns or

at higher speeds. For straighter routes or slower speeds,

lowering this value can improve autopilot accuracy.

Turn Transition Dist.: Sets how far before the turn that you

transition to it as the next leg, when Distance is selected for

the Turn Transition Activ. setting. You can raise this value to

help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating a

route or an Auto Guidance path with many frequent turns or

at higher speeds. For straighter routes or slower speeds,

lowering this value can improve autopilot accuracy.

Route Start: Selects a starting point for route navigation.

Other Vessel Settings

When your compatible chartplotter is connected to an AIS

device or VHF radio, you can set up how other vessels are

displayed on the chartplotter.

Select Settings > Other Vessels.

AIS: Enables and disables AIS signal reception.

DSC: Enables and disables digital selective calling (DSC).

AIS Alarm: Sets the collision alarm (Setting the Safe-Zone

Collision Alarm, page 8 and Enabling AIS Transmission Test

Alerts, page 8).

Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory

Settings

NOTE: This affects all devices on the network.

Select Settings > System > System Information > Reset.

Select an option:

• To reset the device settings to the factory default values,

select Reset Settings. This restores the default

configuration settings, but does not remove saved user

data, maps, or software updates.

• To clear saved data, such as waypoints and routes, select

Clear User Data. This does not affect maps or software

updates.

• To clear saved data and reset device settings to the

factory default values, disconnect the chartplotter from the

Garmin Marine Network, and select Delete Data and

Reset Settings. This does not affect maps or software

updates.

Sharing and Managing User Data

WARNING

This feature allows you to import data from other devices that

may have been generated by third parties. Garmin makes no

representations about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness

of data that is generated by third parties. Any reliance on or use

of such data is at your own risk.

You can share user data between compatible devices. User

data includes waypoints, saved tracks, routes, and boundaries.

• You can share and manage user data using a memory card.

You must have a memory card installed in the device. This

device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to

FAT32.

• You can share data if two compatible devices are connected

using the blue and brown wires on the power cable or using

the User Data Sharing Cable (Connecting to a Garmin

Device to Share User Data, page 41).

Connecting to a Garmin Device to Share

User Data

NOTE: This feature is not available on ECHOMAP UHD 70/90

devices. The blue and brown wires on those devices can

connect to NMEA 0183 devices only.

You can connect the ECHOMAP UHD 60 device to a compatible

Garmin device to share user data, such as waypoints. If the

devices are mounted near each other, you can connect the blue

and brown wires. If the devices are mounted too far apart for the

wires to reach, you can connect the devices using a User Data

Sharing Cable (010-12234-06).

Make sure both devices are connected to the same ground.

Complete an action:

• If the devices are mounted near each other, connect the

blue wire from the first device to the brown wire of the

second, and connect the brown wire from the first device

to the blue wire of the second.

• If the devices are not mounted near each other, obtain a

User Data Sharing Cable (010-12234-06), and connect

the devices following the instructions included with the

cable (

User Data Sharing Cable Wiring Diagram,

page 41).

On both devices, select Nav Info > Manage Data > User

Data Sharing.

User data is shared between the connected devices. If you

select Clear User Data, data is removed from both connected

devices.

User Data Sharing Cable Wiring Diagram

First device

User data cable

Second device

Item Wire Function Wire Color

Data Blue

Data Brown

Ground Black

Data Green

Data White

Sharing and Managing User Data 41

Selecting a File Type for Third-Party

Waypoints and Routes

You can import and export waypoints and routes from third-party

devices.

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > File

Type.

Select GPX.

To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file

type.

Copying User Data from a Memory Card

You can transfer user data from a memory card to transfer from

other devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto

Guidance paths, tracks, and boundaries.

NOTE: Only boundary files with an .adm extension are

supported.

Insert a memory card into a card slot.

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer.

If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to.

Select an option:

• To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter

and combine it with existing user data, select Merge from

Card.

• To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter

and overwrite existing user data, select Replace from

Card.

Select the file name.

Copying User Data to a Memory Card

You can save user data to a memory card to transfer to other

devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto Guidance

paths, tracks, and boundaries.

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Save to

Card.

If necessary, select the memory card to copy the data to.

Select an option:

• To create a new file, select

, and enter a name.

• To add the information to an existing file, select the file

from the list, and select Save to Card.

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

from HomePort

™

to a Chartplotter

Before you can copy data to the chartplotter, you must have the

latest version of the HomePort software program loaded on your

computer and a memory card installed in the chartplotter.

Copy the data from HomePort to the prepared memory card.

For more information, see the HomePort help file.

Backing Up Data to a Computer

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Save to

Card.

Select a file name from the list, or select

Select Save to Card.

Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card reader

attached to a computer.

Open the Garmin\UserData folder on the memory card.

Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any location

on the computer.

Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter

Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached to

the computer.

Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card,

into a folder named Garmin\UserData.

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Replace

from Card.

Saving System Information to a Memory

Card

You can save system information to a memory card as a

troubleshooting tool. A product support representative may ask

you to use this information to retrieve data about the network.

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

Select Settings > System > System Information > Garmin

Devices > Save to Card.

If necessary, select the memory card to save system

information to.

Remove the memory card.

Clearing Saved Data

You can remove saved user data from the device memory. User

data includes waypoints, routes, Auto Guidance paths, tracks,

and boundaries.

Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data.

Select an option.

NOTICE

If you select All, all the data you have saved will be removed,

except Garmin Quickdraw contours data.

If you are connected to another device and User Data

Sharing is enabled, data is removed from all connected

devices.

Appendix

ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express

The ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express apps help you manage

your Garmin chartplotter and other devices.

ActiveCaptain: The ActiveCaptain mobile app provides an

easy-to-use connection between your compatible mobile

device and your compatible Garmin chartplotter, charts, and

the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Community (ActiveCaptain

App, page 3). The app provides unlimited access to your

cartography and a quick, mobile way to download new charts

using the OneChart

™

feature, provides a link to receive

notifications on your chartplotter, and provides access to the

ActiveCaptain Community for feedback on marinas and other

boating points of interest. You can also use the app to plan

your trip and sync user data. The app checks your devices

for available updates, and notifies you when an update is

available.

Garmin Express: The Garmin Express desktop app allows you

to use your computer and a memory card to download and

update Garmin chartplotter software and charts

(ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express, page 42). You should

use the Garmin Express app for faster data transfer of larger

downloads and updates, and to avoid possible data charges

with some mobile devices.

42 Appendix

Function ActiveCaptain

mobile app

Garmin

Express

desktop app

device

Yes Yes

Update your Garmin chartplotter

software

Yes Yes

Update your Garmin charts Yes Yes

Download new Garmin charts Yes Yes

Access the Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Community to download

and share contours with other

users

Yes No

Sync a mobile device with your

Garmin chartplotter

Yes No

Access the ActiveCaptain

Community for feedback on

marinas and boating points of

interest

Yes No

Receive smart notification on the

chartplotter

Yes No

Garmin Express App

The Garmin Express desktop app allows you to use your

computer and a memory card to download and update Garmin

device software and charts and register your devices. We

recommend it for larger downloads and updates for faster data

transfer and to avoid possible data charges with some mobile

devices.

Installing the Garmin Express App on a Computer

You can install the Garmin Express app on a Windows

or Mac

computer.

Go to

garmin.com/express.

Select Download for Windows or Download for Mac.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Registering Your Device Using the Garmin Express

App

NOTE: You should use the ActiveCaptain app and a mobile

device to register the device (Getting Started with the

ActiveCaptain App, page 3).

Help us better support you by completing our online registration

today. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe

place.

Install the Garmin Express app on your computer (

Installing

the Garmin Express App on a Computer, page 43).

Insert a memory card into the card slot (

Inserting Memory

Cards, page 2).

Wait a few moments.

The chartplotter opens the card management page and

creates a file named GarminDevice.xml in the Garmin folder

on the memory card.

Remove the memory card from your device.

Open the Garmin Express app on your computer.

Insert the memory card into your computer.

If necessary, select Get Started.

If necessary, while the application searches, select Sign In

next to Have marine charts or devices? near the bottom of

the screen.

Create or sign in to your Garmin account.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your vessel.

Select

Add.

The Garmin Express application searches the memory card

for the device information.

Select Add Device to register the device.

When registration is complete, the Garmin Express

application searches for additional charts and chart updates

for your device.

When you add devices to the chartplotter network, repeat these

steps to register the new devices using the Garmin Express app.

Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin Express App

This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,

formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8

GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is

recommended.

Downloading the chart update may take up to a few hours.

You should use a blank memory card for chart updates. The

update process erases the content on the card and reformats

the card.

Install the Garmin Express app on your computer (

Installing

the Garmin Express App on a Computer, page 43).

Open the Garmin Express app on your computer.

Select your vessel and device.

If chart updates are available, select Chart Updates >

Continue.

Read and agree to the terms.

Insert your chartplotter chart memory card into the computer.

Select the drive for the memory card.

Review the reformat warning, and select OK.

Wait while the chart update is copied to the memory card.

NOTE: Copying the update file onto the card may take from a

few minutes up to a few hours.

Close the Garmin Express app.

Eject the memory card from the computer.

Turn on the chartplotter.

After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into

the card slot.

NOTE: In order for the update instructions to appear, the

device must be fully booted before the card is inserted.

Select Update Software > Yes.

Wait several minutes while the update process completes.

When prompted, leave the memory card in place, and restart

the chartplotter.

Remove the memory card.

NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device

restarts fully, the update is not complete.

Software Updates

You may need to update the software when you install a new

device or add an accessory.

You can use the ActiveCaptain mobile app to update the device

software (Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App,

page 4).

You can also use the Garmin Express desktop app to update

your chartplotter software (Loading the New Software on a

Memory Card Using Garmin Express, page 44).

This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,

formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8

GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is

recommended.

Before you update the software, you should check the software

version installed on your device (

Viewing System Software

Information, page 38). Then, you can go to garmin.com/support

/software/marine.html, select See All Devices in this Bundle, and

compare the installed software version to the software version

listed for your product.

Appendix 43

If the software version installed on your device is older than the

version listed on the website, you should update the software

using the ActiveCaptain mobile app (Updating Software with the

ActiveCaptain App, page 4) or the Garmin Express desktop app

(Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin

Express, page 44).

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin

Express

You can copy the software update to a memory card using a

computer with the Garmin Express app.

This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,

formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8

GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is

recommended.

Downloading the software update may take from a few minutes

up to a few hours.

You should use a blank memory card for software updates. The

update process erases the content on the card and reformats

the card.

Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.

Install the Garmin Express app (

Installing the Garmin

Express App on a Computer, page 43).

Select your vessel and device.

Select Software Updates > Continue.

Read and agree to the terms.

Select the drive for the memory card.

Review the reformat warning, and select Continue.

Wait while the software update is copied to the memory card.

NOTE: Copying the update file onto the card may take from a

few minutes up to a few hours.

Close the Garmin Express app.

Eject the memory card from the computer.

After loading the update onto the memory card, install the

software on the chartplotter (

Updating the Device Software

Using a Memory Card, page 44).

Updating the Device Software Using a Memory Card

To update the software using a memory card, you must obtain a

software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a

memory card using the Garmin Express app (Loading the New

Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express, page 44).

Turn on the chartplotter.

After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into

the card slot.

NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to

appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is

inserted.

Select Update Software > Yes.

Wait several minutes while the software update process

completes.

When prompted, leave the memory card in place, and restart

the chartplotter.

Remove the memory card.

NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device

restarts fully, the software update is not complete.

Cleaning the Screen

NOTICE

Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective

coating.

The device is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which

is very sensitive to waxes and abrasive cleaners.

Apply an eyeglass lens cleaner specified as safe for anti-

reflective coatings to the cloth.

Gently wipe the screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

Screenshots

You can capture a screenshot of any screen shown on your

chartplotter as a .png file. You can transfer the screenshot to

your computer.

Capturing Screenshots

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

Select Settings > System > Display > Screenshot Capture

> On.

Go to a screen you want to capture.

Hold HOME for at least six seconds.

Copying Screenshots to a Computer

Remove the memory card from the chartplotter, and insert it

into a card reader that is attached to a computer.

From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on the

memory card.

Copy a .bmp file from the card and paste it to any location on

the computer.

Troubleshooting

My device will not acquire GPS signals

If the device is not acquiring satellite signals, there could be a

few causes. If the device has moved a large distance since the

last time it has acquired satellites or has been turned off for

longer than a few weeks or months, the device may not be able

to acquire the satellites correctly.

• Ensure the device is using the latest software. If not, update

the device software (Updating the Device Software Using a

Memory Card, page 44).

• Make sure the device has a clear view of the sky so the

antenna can receive the GPS signal. If it is mounted inside of

a cabin, it should be close to a window so it can receive the

GPS signal.

My device will not turn on or keeps turning off

Devices erratically turning off or not turning on could indicate an

issue with the power supplied to the device. Check these items

to attempt to troubleshoot the cause of the power issue.

• Make sure the power source is generating power.

You can check this several ways. For example, you can

check whether other devices powered by the source are

functioning.

• Check the fuse in the power cable.

The fuse should be located in a holder that is part of the red

wire of the power cable. Check that the proper size fuse is

installed. Refer to the label on the cable or the installation

instructions for the exact fuse size needed. Check the fuse to

make sure there is still a connection inside of the fuse. You

can test the fuse using a multimeter. If the fuse is good, the

multimeter reads 0 ohm.

• Check to make sure the device is receiving at least 12 Vdc.

To check the voltage, measure the female power and ground

sockets of the power cable for DC voltage. If the voltage is

less than 12 Vdc, the device will not turn on.

• If the device is receiving enough power but does not turn on,

contact Garmin product support.

Changing the Fuse in the Power Cable

Open the fuse housing

44 Appendix

Twist and pull the fuse to remove it

Insert a new 3 A fast-blow fuse.

Close the fuse housing.

My sonar does not work

• Ensure the locking ring on sonar cable connector is secured.

• Press , and ensure sonar is enabled.

• Select the correct transducer type (Selecting the Transducer

Type, page 23).

My device is not creating waypoints in the correct

location

You can manually enter a waypoint location to transfer and

share data from one device to the next. If you have manually

entered a waypoint using coordinates, and the location of the

point does not appear where the point should be, the map

datum and position format of the device may not match the map

datum and position format originally used to mark the waypoint.

Position format is the way in which the GPS receiver's position

appears on the screen. This is commonly displayed as latitude/

longitude in degrees and minutes, with options for degrees,

minutes and second, degrees only, or one of several grid

formats.

Map datum is a math model which depicts a part of the surface

of the earth. Latitude and longitude lines on a paper map are

referenced to a specific map datum.

Find out which map datum and position format was used

when the original waypoint was created.

If the original waypoint was taken from a map, there should

be a legend on the map that lists the map datum and position

format used to create that map. Most often this is found near

the map key.

Select Settings > Units.

Select the correct map datum and position format settings.

Create the waypoint again.

My device does not display the correct time

Time is set by GPS position and time zone setting.

Select Settings > Units > Time Zone.

Ensure the device has a GPS fix.

Specifications

All Models

Specification Measurement

Material Polycarbonate plastic

Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7

The device withstands incidental exposure

to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For

more information, go to www.garmin.com

/waterrating.

Temperature range From -15° to 55°C (from 5° to 131°F)

Input voltage From 9 to 18 Vdc

Fuse 3 A, 125 V fast-acting

Compass-safe distance 65 cm (25.6 in.)

NMEA 2000 LEN @ 9 Vdc 1

NMEA 2000 draw 75 mA max.

Memory card 1 microSD card slot; 32 GB max. card size

Max. waypoints 5,000

Max. routes 100

Max. active track points 50,000 points, 50 saved tracks

NOTE: NMEA 2000 is not available in all models.

6-Inch Models

Specification Measurement

Dimensions on cradle and bail

mount with swivel base (W x H x D)

21.8 x 13.0 x 6.2 cm (8.6 x 5.1 x

2.6 in.)

Display size (W x H) 13.7 x 7.7 cm (5.4 x 3.1 in.)

15.2 cm (6.2 in.) diagonal

Display resolution WVGA, 400 x 800 pixels

Weight 0.75 kg (1.6 lb.)

Compass-safe distance 65 cm (25.6 in.)

Clearance to nearest obstruction 8.0 cm (3.14 in.)

Max. power draw 12 W

Typical current draw at 12 Vdc

(RMS)

0.7 A

Max. current draw at 12 Vdc (RMS) 1.25 A

Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 17.2 dBm maximum

7-Inch Models

Specification Measurement

Dimensions on cradle and bail

mount (W x H x D)

25.9 x 15.4 x 6.3 cm (10.2 x 6 x

2.5 in.)

Display size (W x H) 15.5 x 8.7 cm (6.1 x 3.4 in.)

17.8 cm (7 in.) diagonal

Display resolution WVGA, 400 x 800 pixels

Weight 0.77 kg (1.7 lb.)

Clearance to nearest obstruction 11.5 cm (4.5 in.)

Max. power draw 15 W, 9 W with a GT-52

transducer

Typical current draw at 12 Vdc

(RMS)

0.8 A

Max. current draw at 12 Vdc

(RMS)

1.25 A

Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 18.5 dBm maximum

9-Inch Models

Specification Measurement

Dimensions on cradle and bail

mount (W x H x D)

30.3 x 17.8 x 6.5 cm (11.9 x 7 x

2.6 in.)

Display size (W x H) 19.9 x 11.3 cm (7.8 x 4.8 in.)

22.9 cm (9 in.) diagonal

Display resolution WVGA, 800 x 400 pixels

Weight 1 kg (2.3 lb.)

Compass-safe distance 65 cm (25.6 in.)

Clearance to nearest obstruction 11.5 cm (4.5 in.)

Max. power draw 18 W

Typical current draw at 12 Vdc

(RMS)

1 A

Max. current draw at 12 Vdc (RMS) 1.5 A

Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 18.5 dBm maximum

Appendix 45

Sonar Models Specifications

Specification Measurement

Sonar frequencies

Traditional: 50, 77, 83, or 200 kHz

CHIRP Garmin ClearVü: 260, 455, or

800 kHz

CHIRP SideVü: 260, 455, or 800 kHz

Sonar transmit power

(RMS)

500 W

Sonar depth

701 m (2,300 ft.) at 77 kHz

NMEA 0183 Information

Transmit

Sentence Description

GPAPB APB: Heading or track controller (autopilot) sentence "B"

GPBOD BOD: Bearing (origin to destination)

GPBWC BWC: Bearing and distance to waypoint

GPGGA GGA: Global positioning system fix data

GPGLL GLL: Geographic position (latitude and longitude)

GPGSA GSA: GNSS DOP and active satellites

GPGSV GSV: GNSS satellites in view

GPRMB RMB: Recommended minimum navigation information

GPRMC RMC: Recommended minimum specific GNSS data

GPRTE RTE: Routes

GPVTG VTG: Course over ground and ground speed

GPWPL WPL: Waypoint location

GPXTE XTE: Cross track error

PGRME E: Estimated error

PGRMM M: Map datum

PGRMZ Z: Altitude

SDDBT DBT: Depth below transducer

SDDPT DPT: Depth

SDMTW MTW: Water temperature

SDVHW VHW: Water speed and heading

Receive

Sentence Description

DPT Depth

DBT Depth below transducer

MTW Water temperature

VHW Water speed and heading

WPL Waypoint location

DSC Digital selective calling information

DSE Expanded digital selective calling

HDG Heading, deviation, and variation

HDM Heading, magnetic

MWD Wind direction and speed

MDA Meteorological composite

MWV Wind speed and angle

VDM AIS VHF data-link message

You can purchase complete information about National Marine

Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from

www.nmea.org.

Dependent upon the transducer.

Dependent upon the transducer rating and depth.

Dependent upon the transducer, water salinity, bottom type, and other water

conditions.

NMEA 2000 PGN Information

Transmit and Receive

PGN Description

059392 ISO acknowledgment

059904 ISO request

060928 ISO address claim

126208 NMEA: Command, request, and acknowledge group function

126996 Product information

127250 Vessel heading

128259 Speed: Water referenced

128267 Water depth

129539 GNSS DOPs

129799 Radio frequency, mode, and power

130306 Wind data

130312 Temperature

Transmit

PGN Description

126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group function

127258 Magnetic Variance

129025 Position: Rapid update

129026 COG and SOG: Rapid update

129029 GNSS position data

129283 Cross track error

129284 Navigation data

129285 Navigation route and waypoint info

129540 GNSS satellites in view

Receive

PGN Description

127245 Rudder

127250 Vessel heading

127488 Engine parameters: Rapid update

127489 Engine parameters: Dynamic

127493 Transmission parameters: Dynamic

127498 Engine parameters: Static

127505 Fluid level

129038 AIS class A position report

129039 AIS class B position report

129040 AIS class B extended position report

129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data

129798 AIS SAR aircraft position report

128000 Nautical leeway angle

129802 AIS safety-related broadcast message

129808 DSC call information

130310 Environmental parameters

130311 Environmental parameters (obsolete)

130313 Humidity

130314 Actual pressure

130576 Small craft status

This data applies only to NMEA 2000-compatible products.

46 Appendix

Index

ActiveCaptain 3, 42

quickdraw 11

smart notifications 4

updating charts 4

updating software 4

aerial photos 7

AIS 7, 9, 10

alarm 8

ATONs 8

distress signal device 8

SART 8

targeting 7, 8

threats 8

turning on 41

alarms 17, 40

anchor drag 40

arrival 40

collision 8

deep water 25

engine 33

fuel 33, 40

gauges 33

navigation 40

off course 40

shallow water 25

sonar 25

water temperature 25

AM 35, 36

anchor drag alarm 40

animated currents, tides 6

antenna, GPS 2

arrival alarm 40

Auto Guidance 12, 15, 16, 41

paths 15

shoreline distance 16

autopilot 29, 30

circles pattern 30

configuring 29

engaging 29

pattern steering 30

reducing rudder activity 29

steering increment 29

steering patterns 30

u-turn pattern 30

Williamson turn pattern 30

zigzag pattern 30

back view 1

background 3

backlight 3

boundaries

copying 42

showing 10

boundary line 17, 18

boundary lines 17

celestial information 35

chart

layers 9, 10

settings 9

charts 4, 7, 10, 11

appearance 9, 10

details 5

fishing 5

layers 9, 10

measuring distance 5

navigation 5, 7

panning 5

quickdraw 10–12

settings 9

symbols 5

updating 4, 43

circuits 34

clock 40

alarm 40

collision alarm 8

color mode 3

combinations 2, 3

compass 33

data bar 3

rose 9

connectors 1

courses 12

current stations 34, 35

indicators 7

DAB 35, 36

data

backup 42

clearing 42

copying 42

management 41

deleting

all user data 18

user data 42

depth shading 10

destinations

navigation chart 13

selecting 13

device

cleaning 44

keys 1, 5

registration 43

digital selective calling 32

channels 32

contacts 32

individual routine call 32, 33

turning on 32, 41

digital switching 34

display settings 38

distress call 32

distress signal device 8

DSC. See digital selective calling

EGNOS 38

engine gauges 33, 34

configuring 33

status alarms 33

EPIRB 8

event log 38

factory settings 41

sonar 25

Fish Eye 3D

sonar cone 10

suspended targets 10

tracks 10

fishfinder. See sonar

fishing chart 5

panning 5

FM 35, 36

Force trolling motor 30, 31

fuel capacity 33, 38, 39

fuel gauges 33, 34, 39

status alarm 33, 40

synchronizing with actual fuel 33, 39

Garmin ClearVü 20

Garmin Express 42, 43

updating charts 43

Garmin Marine Network 39, 40

Garmin product support. See product support

Garmin SideVü 20

gauges

engine 33

fuel 33, 39

limits 34

status alarms 33

trip 33

wind 33, 34

GLONASS 38

Go To 12, 13

GPS 44

EGNOS 38

GLONASS 38

signals 2

source 2

WAAS 38

GPS accuracy 40

gybing. See tacking and gybing

heading

heading hold 19

holding 29

line 6

help. See product support

home screen, customizing 2, 3

jibing. See tacking and gybing

keel offset 19, 38

keys 1

power 1

language 37

man overboard 13, 30

maps. See charts

marine services 13

mark location 13

MARPA, navigation chart 10

measuring distance 23

charts 5

media player 35–37

alphabetical search 35

DAB 36

device name 37

FUSION-Link 35

muting 35

preset 36

radio 36, 37

repeating 35

shuffling 35

SiriusXM Satellite Radio 36

source 35

tuner region 36

tuning mode 36

VHF 35

zones 35

memory card 42

installing 2

slot 1

MOB, device 8

music player 35, 36. See media player

navaids 6

naviads 8

navigation alarms 40

navigation chart 5, 7, 13

ATONs 8

marine service points 13

MARPA 10

panning 5

setup 41

vessel trails 10, 32

navigation inset 3

NMEA 0183 32, 39, 40, 46

NMEA 2000 40, 46

notifications 4

off course alarm 40

other vessels

AIS 10

trails 10

Index 47

overlay bar 31

overlay numbers 3

Panoptix 28

photos, aerial 7

ports 1

position, tracking 32

position report 32

power key 1, 2, 37

powerboat 3, 18

preferred data source 29

premium charts 6, 7

aerial photos 7

Fish Eye 3D 10

tide and current indicators 6

presets 36

DAB 36

product registration 43

product support 2

quickdraw 11, 12

radio 36

AM 35

FM 35

SiriusXM 36, 37

registering the device 43

remote control 30

reset 41

resetting, settings 37

restore 41

Route To 12

routes 12, 14, 17

copying 42

creating 14

deleting 15

editing 14

navigating 14

navigating parallel to 15

sharing 41

viewing list of 14

waypoints 42

safe zone collision alarm 8

sailboat 3, 18

sailing 9, 18

race timer 18

starting line 18

sailing gauges 34

SART 8

satellite imagery 7

satellite signals, acquiring 2

screen, brightness 3

screenshots 44

capturing 44

settings 12, 37, 38, 40, 41

system information 38

sharing data 41

shoreline distance 16

shortcuts 1, 31

SideVü 20

SiriusXM 35, 36

Satellite Radio 36

SiriusXM Satellite Radio 36, 37

smart notifications 4

software

updates 37, 44

updating 4, 43, 44

sonar 20, 23

a-scope 22, 25, 26

alarms 25

appearance 25

bottom lock 24

color gain 24

color rejection 25

cone 10

depth 24

depth line 24

depth scale 24

flasher 22

frequencies 25, 26

FrontVü 22

gain 23

Garmin ClearVü 20

interference 25

measuring distances 23

noise 23–25

numbers 3

overlay numbers 24

Panoptix 21, 22, 26, 27

Panoptix LiveScope 28

picture advance 25

recording 24

scroll speed 24, 27

sharing 23

SideVü 20

source 23

surface noise 25

suspended targets 25

waypoint 23

zoom 24

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suspended targets 10

symbols 7

system information 38, 42

tacking and gybing 19, 20

heading hold 19

wind hold 19

tide stations 6, 34, 35

indicators 7

tracks 16, 17

clearing 17

copying 42

deleting 17

editing 16

list 16

navigating 17

recording 17

saving 16

saving as route 17

showing 10, 16

transducer 20, 23, 25, 28

trip gauges 33

trolling motor 30, 31

bow offset 31

compass 31

troubleshooting 44, 45

unit ID 38

units of measure 40

updates, software 43, 44

updating

charts 4

software 4

user data, deleting 18, 42

vessel trails 10, 32

VHF radio 32

calling an AIS target 33

distress calls 32

DSC channel 32

individual routine call 32, 33

voltage 40

WAAS 38

water

speed 39

temperature offset 39

waypoints 13, 45

copying 42

creating 5, 13

deleting 14

editing 13, 14

man overboard 13

navigating to 14

projecting 13

sharing 41

showing 10

sonar 23

tracked vessel 32

viewing list of 13

Wi‑Fi 3

Wi‑Fi technology 39, 40

wind, rose 9

wind gauges 33, 34

wind hold 19

adjusting 19

wireless devices 40

connecting a wireless device 40

connecting to a wireless device 3

network configuration 40

zoom

chart 5

sonar 24

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