Com 1' And 'Com 2' Tabs - Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual

'COM 1' and 'COM 2' tabs

The 'COM 1' and 'COM 2' tabs allow you to control the input/output format used when connecting
your unit to external devices. To open the Com 1 or 'COM 2' tab, press the MENU key twice to open the
Main Menu. Select 'Setup' from the vertical tab list. Then select 'Com 1' or 'Com 2' from the row of tabs
along the top of the page.
Serial Data Format – sets the data format to one of the following:
• Garmin Data Transfer – the proprietary format used to upload/download MapSource data,
exchange data with a PC or another Garmin GPSMAP 296. 'Garmin Data Transfer' is disabled
when the USB is connected and the unit automatically switches to USB format. When the USB is
disconnected, the 'USB' fi eld changes to 'Transfer Mode.'
• Aviation In – the proprietary format used for connection to a Garmin panel-mounted GPS
receiver. Allows Go To or route selection on the panel-mounted GPS receiver to be automatically
displayed on the GPSMAP 296. This eliminates the need to enter the destination on both units.
• GARMIN DGPS – used to connect the GPSMAP 296 with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver.
• NMEA In/NMEA Out – supports the input/output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data,
and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW and VHW sentences.
• Text Out – allows the unit to output simple text data that includes, data, time, position and
velocity. The Baud can be set to 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600.
• RTCM In – allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format.
• RTCM In/NMEA Out – allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format and
also provides NMEA 0183 version 3.01 output.
• RTCM In/Text Out – allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format and
also outputs simple text data that includes, data, time, position and velocity.
• None – provides no interfacing capabilities.
Main Menu
Setup Tab
'COM 1' tab of the Setup Tab
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