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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 8400/8600/8700 SERIES ® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2019–2020 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Making Notifications Private ........... 7 Contours Feature ..............15 Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App ......7 Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map .... 15 Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain ........... 7 Garmin Quickdraw Community ..........15 Communication with Wireless Devices......7 Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Wi‑Fi Network ................
  • Page 4 Converting a Track to a Boundary ........22 Playing Sonar Recordings ........... 29 Editing a Boundary ............... 22 Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Sonar Setup ... 29 Linking a Boundary to a SmartMode Layout ......22 Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen ...... 29 Setting a Boundary Alarm ............
  • Page 5 Radar Overlay ..............34 Cancelling a Steering Pattern ..........40 Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment ......34 Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch ....40 Transmitting Radar Signals ............34 Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions ......40 Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals .......
  • Page 6 Viewing the Gauges ..............44 VHF Radio ................49 Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge ........ 44 Scanning VHF Channels ............49 Customizing the Gauges ............44 Adjusting the VHF Squelch ..........49 Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits .... 44 Radio ..................
  • Page 7 Rotating the GRID Remote Input Device ......65 Controlling HDMI Audio ............56 Cleaning the Screen ..............65 Pairing the GC™ 100 Camera with a Garmin Chartplotter ..56 Viewing Images on a Memory card .......... 65 Device Configuration ........... 56 Screenshots ................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    There is also contact Opens the radar rain clutter adjustment menu information to Garmin support should you have any questions. Turns on and off the radar echo trails Acquires a radar target and begins tracking it...

  • Page 10: Connector View (17, 22, And 24-Inch Models)

    GPSMAP 8700 device to turn it on and off. NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network You can also turn the device off using a Garmin chartplotter ENGINE/J1939 J1939 engine network on the network, a GMM monitor, or a GRID remote.

  • Page 11: Garmin Support Center

    It is sold as a separate accessory. You must connect a memory card reader or a chartplotter model with a built-in memory card slot to the Garmin Marine Network. Status bar This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card, formatted to FAT32.

  • Page 12: Adding An Item To Favorites

    Settings button is accessible only from the home screen. select Presets > Include, and select a preset from the list When multiple displays are installed on the Garmin Marine on the right. Network, you can group them together into a station. A station...

  • Page 13: Creating A New Combination Page

    Select an option: • From a combination screen, select Menu > Edit Combo > Overlays. • To change the name, select Name & Symbol > Name, enter a new name, and select Done. • From a SmartMode screen, select Menu > Edit Layout > Overlays.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Backlight

    The ActiveCaptain app provides a connection to your GPSMAP connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using device, charts, maps, and the community for a connected the name and password you entered in the Garmin device. boating experience. Enabling Smart Notifications On your mobile device with the ActiveCaptain app, you can download, purchase, and update maps and charts.

  • Page 15: Receiving Notifications

    When the Smart Notifications feature is enabled and your mobile If you are downloading an entire chart, you can use the Garmin device receives a notification, a pop-up notification appears on Express ™...

  • Page 16: Wi-Fi Network

    Advanced > Wi-Fi Host. chartplotter to view data from the chartplotter. Follow the on-screen instructions. Bring the Garmin watch within range (3 m) of the chartplotter. Wireless Remote Control From the watch clock screen, select START > Boat Data >...

  • Page 17: Charts And 3D Chart Views

    NOTE: You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to multiple compatible devices for better coverage on larger vessels. Bring the a Garmin Nautix device within range (3 m) of the chartplotter. The device automatically looks for all compatible devices within range.

  • Page 18: Navigating To A Point On The Chart

    various types of navigation aids, including beacons, lights, and Mariner’s Eye 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the obstructions. boat for a three-dimensional navigation aid. NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater, three-dimensional view some areas.

  • Page 19: Showing Tides And Current Indicators

    indicates the range of speed for the current at that location. range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that are When you move the cursor over the current direction indicator, actively transmitting AIS information. the specific current speed at the location appears above the The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime direction indicator.

  • Page 20: Activating A Target For An Ais Vessel

    can view more information about an ATON if you select the ATON on the chart. Symbol Meaning Real or synthetic ATON When course over ground and heading information are provided by an activated AIS target, but rate of turn information is not Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark North provided, the projected course of the target is calculated based Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark South...

  • Page 21: Turning Off Ais Reception

    (Water Layer Settings, can display laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be page 14). very helpful when racing. Quickdraw Contours: Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw From the navigation chart, select Menu > Laylines. Contours data (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings, page 16).

  • Page 22: User Data Layer Settings

    The depth ranges apply to all charts and all NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views. bodies of water. Some settings require external accessories or applicable Some Garmin LakeVü ™ and premium supplemental charts have premium charts.

  • Page 23: Fish Eye 3D Settings

    Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets. Contours Map You can add labels to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours map to Supported Maps mark hazards or points of interest. To help you have a safe and enjoyable time on the water, From the Navigation chart, select a location.

  • Page 24: Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps With The Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Activecaptain

    Started. and the contour recording depth. If the water level has If you do not have a Garmin Connect account, create one. changed since your last recording, adjust this setting so the recording depth is the same for both recordings.

  • Page 25: Basic Navigation Questions

    20). Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To When you are using a compatible Garmin autopilot connected to the chartplotter using NMEA 2000, the autopilot WARNING follows the Auto Guidance route.

  • Page 26: Waypoints

    • Select Indicate a new location for the waypoint: • To move the waypoint while using the chart, select Use Waypoints Chart, select a new location on the chart, and select Move. Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or •...

  • Page 27: Creating And Saving A Route

    From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a from your present location to the destination. The corrected destination. course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are off course. Select Navigate To > Route To. Review the course indicated by the magenta line. Select the location of the last turn before the destination.

  • Page 28: Deleting A Saved Route

    Deleting a Saved Route Select Done. Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths. Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress Select a route. From the Navigation chart, select Menu > Cancel. Select Review > Delete. TIP: You can select Back to quickly cancel the calculation. Deleting All Saved Routes Setting a Timed Arrival Select Info >...

  • Page 29: Tracks

    Select Navigate To > Auto Guidance. • Select Entire Log. Select Save. Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line, and determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles Viewing a List of Saved Tracks and the turns enable efficient travel. Select Info >...

  • Page 30: Configuring The Recording Interval Of The Track Log

    • To continuously record a track log, replacing the oldest Linking a Boundary to a SmartMode Layout track data with new data, select Wrap. You can link a boundary to a SmartMode layout to automatically open the layout when entering or exiting the boundary. For Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log example, you can set a boundary around your marina, and You can indicate the frequency at which the track plot is...

  • Page 31: Setting The Starting Line

    predictor line appears. The predictor line extends from your Laylines Settings current location toward the start line and the laylines that extend To use the laylines features, you must connect a wind sensor to from each pin. the chartplotter. The end point and color of the predictor line indicate where the When in sailing mode ( (Setting the Vessel Type, page 5)), you...

  • Page 32: Sailboat Autopilot Operation

    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 • To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 10°, hold Tack and Gybe You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while heading hold or wind hold is engaged.

  • Page 33: Sonar Fishfinder

    Chartplotter models NOTE: To receive Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar, you need a without an xsv or xs in their names require a Garmin sounder compatible chartplotter or fishfinder and a compatible module and transducer to display sonar information.

  • Page 34: Sidevü Sonar View

    SideVü Sonar View Panoptix Sonar Views To receive Panoptix sonar, you need a compatible transducer. NOTE: Not all models provide built-in SideVü sonar support. If your model does not provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a The Panoptix sonar views allow you to see all around the boat in compatible sounder module and compatible SideVü...

  • Page 35: Realvü 3D Forward Sonar View

    3D, from the bottom to the top of the water. This view is used for finding fish. 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.

  • Page 36: Selecting A Sonar Source

    If you want to see all return sonar view. For example, if you have two sources for Garmin information, you can increase the gain or brightness to see more ClearVü, you can select the source to use from the Garmin...

  • Page 37: Stopping The Sonar Recording

    You can adjust the range of the depth scale traditional and Noise Reject: Reduces the interference and the amount of Garmin ClearVü sonar views and the range of the width scale clutter shown on the sonar screen (Sonar Noise Rejection for the SideVü...

  • Page 38: Sonar Appearance Settings

    Interference: Adjusts the sensitivity to reduce the effects of together. If the value is too low , the targets are small and interference from nearby sources of noise. more difficult to see. The lowest interference setting that achieves the desired improvement should be used to remove interference from the screen.
  • Page 39 It is your responsibility to use the device in Installation Settings compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. From a Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, or SideVü sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Installation. From a sonar view, select Menu > Frequency.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 between targets and high intensity returns such as sand, transducers are installed at a 45-degree angle and down rock, and mud. view transducers are installed at a zero-degree angle. Trails: Sets the how long the trails appear on the screen. The Flipped: Sets the orientation of the Panoptix sonar view when trails show the movement of the target.
  • Page 42 SteadyCast ™ heading sensor. The heading sensor shows When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin the direction the transducer is pointing relative to the boat. marine radar, you can use overlay radar information on the Navigation chart or on the Fishing chart.
  • Page 43 From a radar screen, select Menu > Radar Setup > Installation > No Transmit Zone. The no-transmit zone is indicated by a shaded area on the radar screen. Select Angle 1, and select the new location for the first angle. Select Angle 2, and select the new location for the second angle.
  • Page 44 MARPA Targeting Symbols that is centered on the present location of your boat, and the EBL appears as a line that begins at the present location of your Acquiring a target. Concentric, dashed green rings radiate from boat and intersects the VRM. The point of intersection is the the target while the radar is locking onto it.
  • Page 45 Select a radar range (Adjusting the Radar Range, page 35). NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied Restore the default value of the gain setting (Adjusting Gain to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay.
  • Page 46 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu > Look-Ahead Speed: Shifts your present location toward the Radar Setup > Crosstalk Rej.. bottom of the screen automatically as your speed increases. Enter your top speed for the best results. Radar Options Menu Heading Line: Shows an extension from the bow of the boat in From a radar screen, select Menu >...
  • Page 47 GPS compass or a magnetic heading sensor. steering functions and patterns. From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Setup > When the chartplotter is connected to a compatible Garmin Preferred Sources autopilot system, you can engage and control the autopilot from Select a source.
  • Page 48 Select Engage Zigzag. and configure a compatible Garmin autopilot. Following the Williamson Turn Pattern You can select up to three autopilot actions for your Garmin watch to perform. You can use the Williamson turn pattern to steer the boat around with the intent of running alongside the location where NOTE: Available autopilot actions depend on the autopilot the Williamson turn pattern was initiated.
  • Page 49 On the chartplotter, select Yes to complete the pairing You can connect the chartplotter wirelessly to a compatible process. Garmin Force trolling motor on your boat to control the trolling Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot motor from the chartplotter.
  • Page 50 If you have a Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF radio connected to your Shortcut Keys: Enables the shortcut keys on the trolling motor chartplotter, these features are also enabled.
  • Page 51 SOS or man-overboard location, the radio shows the Distress Call page so you can When you connect the chartplotter to a Garmin VHF radio, you quickly initiate a distress call. can use the chartplotter interface to set up an individual routine call.
  • Page 52 • To set the maximum value of the standard operating The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio. range, select Rated Max.. On your Garmin VHF radio, complete the call. • To set the lower limit of the gauge lower than the rated minimum, select Scale Min..
  • Page 53 Water in the fuel. Water has collected in the fuel filter (fuel separator). Stop the engine immediately and consult the engine manual to drain the water from the fuel filter. NOTE: Gasoline mixed with water might cause damage to the engine.
  • Page 54 Select Settings > Alarms > Fuel > Set Total Fuel Onboard From the wind gauge, select Menu > Compass Gauge > > On. Gauge Type > Close Hauled Gauge. Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm, Select an option: and select Done.
  • Page 55 By default, the chartplotter shows current information for Preset messages are messages that you created at the most recently viewed current station and for the present date explore.garmin.com. Preset messages have predefined text and and time. recipients. Select Info > Tides & Currents > Currents.
  • Page 56 From the media screen, select Menu > xxx > Shuffle. players. If necessary, select an option. If you have a compatible stereo connected to the NMEA 2000 network or Garmin Marine Network, you can control the stereo Joining the FUSION PartyBus Network ™...
  • Page 57 To leave the FUSION PartyBus network, you can select Source Presets > Leave PartyBus. You can save your favorite AM stations and FM stations as presets for easy access. Adjusting the Volume You can save your favorite SiriusXM channels if you are connected to an optional SiriusXM tuner and antenna.
  • Page 58 Selecting a DAB Station from a Category • If the media device is a FUSION-Link capable stereo, select Media > Browse > Channel. From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Categories. • If the media device is a GXM antenna, select Media >...
  • Page 59 Weather data is broadcast at different intervals for each weather Device Name. feature. For example, radar is broadcast at five-minute intervals. When the Garmin receiver is turned on, or when a different Enter a device name. weather feature is selected, the receiver must receive new data Select Select or Done.
  • Page 60 Forecast Information Viewing Sea Conditions The Forecast chart shows city forecasts, marine forecasts, The Sea Conditions feature shows information about surface warnings, hurricane warnings, METARS, county warnings, conditions, including winds, wave height, wave period, and wave weather fronts and pressure centers, surface pressure, and direction.

  • Page 61: Selecting A Video Source

    Compatible devices include video devices connected to the seen at the surface, as shown in the legend on the left of the ports on the chartplotter or to the Garmin Marine Network, as screen. Variations in the visibility shading show the forecast well as supported network (IP-based) video cameras, encoders, change in surface visibility.

  • Page 62: Activating Video Presets On A Networked Video Camera

    Activating Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera Video Camera Movement Control You can quickly return networked cameras to preset values. NOTICE From a video screen, touch the screen. Do not aim the camera at the sun or extremely bright objects. The video controls appear on the screen.

  • Page 63: Garmin Virb Action Cameras

    Garmin VIRB Action Cameras the high-resolution video, view the video on a computer or ® television. WARNING Select OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges > VIRB®. Do not view video or photos while operating the vessel. Failure Select an option: to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result in •...

  • Page 64: Virb Action Camera Video Setup Settings

    Edit Overlays: Adjusts the data shown on the screen You need a Garmin GPSMAP USB OTG adapter cable to power (Customizing the Data Overlays, page a media player stick. The USB port can supply up to 2.5 W to power a media player stick.

  • Page 65: Sounds And Display Settings

    (if applicable), the software You can adjust audible alarms, alerts, and warnings that are version for an optional Garmin radar (if applicable), and the unit sounded over connected audio devices, such as a FUSION ID number. You may need this information to update the system stereo.

  • Page 66: Units Settings

    Units Settings Vertical Clearance: Sets the minimum height of a bridge or obstacle, based on chart data, that your boat can safely Select Settings > Preferences > Units. travel under. System Units: Sets the unit format for the device. Shoreline Distance: Sets how close to the shore you want the Variance: Sets the magnetic declination, the angle between Auto Guidance path to be placed.

  • Page 67: Communications Settings

    AIS receivers, select NMEA High Speed. than the specified value. • To support the input or output of Garmin proprietary data Deep Water: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth is greater for interfacing with Garmin software, select Garmin.

  • Page 68: Setting Weather Alarms

    Fish Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth Fish: Sets an alarm to sound when the device detects a reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you suspended target. to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of •...

  • Page 69: Calibrating A Water-Speed Device

    • Position Format If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. • System Units If you continue to get the message, contact Garmin product • Calibrate Water Speed support. • Radar Antenna Size Other Vessels Settings...

  • Page 70: Sharing And Managing User Data

    • You can share and manage user data using a memory card. and Garmin Express You must have a memory card installed in the device. This You can update the built-in maps using Garmin Express and a device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to memory card.

  • Page 71: Saving System Information To A Memory Card

    Remove the memory card. If you are on a Mac computer, copy the Garmin folder to the Insert the memory card into your computer. root directory of the memory card.

  • Page 72: Touchscreen Controls For A Connected Computer (Mfd Models)

    The Garmin OTG Adapter Cable (010-12390-11) is 1.8 m (6 ft) (included) ports long and the Garmin USB Cable (010-12390-10) is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use a USB hub or Touchscreen Controls for a Connected USB repeater extension cable only.

  • Page 73: Pairing The Grid Device With The Chartplotter From The Chartplotter

    Before you can pair the GRID device with the chartplotter, you into a card reader that is attached to a computer. must connect it to the Garmin Marine Network. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on the Select Settings > System > Station Information > GRID™ memory card.

  • Page 74: My Device Is Not Creating Waypoints In The Correct

    1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to Create the waypoint again. www.garmin.com/waterrating. Fuse 10 A, 125 V fast-acting Contacting Garmin Support Input voltage From 10 to 32 Vdc • Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as Max.

  • Page 75: Gpsmap 8X17 Specifications

    The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to NMEA 2000 LEN @ 9 Vdc 30 min. For more information, go to NMEA 2000 draw 75 mA max. www.garmin.com/waterrating. Max. waypoints 5,000 Fuse 15 A Max. routes...

  • Page 76: Gpsmap 8700 Specifications

    Alert value (1,200 kHz), CHIRP range: 1,060 to 1,170 kHz 126992 System time Sonar transmit power CHIRP: 1000 W (RMS) Garmin ClearVü and SideVü CHIRP: 500 W 127251 Rate of turn Sonar depth 5,000 ft. at 1 kW 127257 Attitude...

  • Page 77: J1939 Information

    Description Sentence Description 130316 Temperature: Extended range SDDPT DPT: Depth 130576 Trim tab status SDMTW MTW: Water temperature 130577 Direction data SDVHW VHW: Water speed and heading J1939 Information Receive The chartplotter can receive J1939 sentences. The chartplotter Sentence Description cannot transmit over the J1939 network.

  • Page 78: Index

    AIS 11–14 Garmin ClearVü 25 navigation 9–11 ATONs 12 Garmin Marine Network 59 quickdraw 15, 16 distress signal device 12 Garmin product support. See product support radar 14 radar 36 gauges 44, 45 settings 13 SART 12 engine 44 symbols 9 targeting 11, 12 fuel 44, 46 updating 7 threats 12, 36 limits 44 circuits 47 turning on 61...
  • Page 79 DAB 49, 50 MARPA 12 depth scale 29 device name 51 optimizing display 37 frequencies 31 FUSION-Link 48 overlay 14 FrontVü 27 muting 49 overlay screen 34 gain 28 preset 49, 53, 54 range 35 Garmin ClearVü 25 radio 50 range rings 38 interference 29 repeating 48 source 38 measuring distances 26 shuffling 48 timed transmit 34 noise 28 SiriusXM Satellite Radio 50 transmitting 34 numbers 5 source 48...
  • Page 80 radio 42 calling an AIS target 44 distress calls 43 channel 44 individual routine call 43, 44 video 53–56 configuring 53, 54, 56 source 53, 54 viewing 53, 54 VIRB camera 55 voltage 59 VRM 36 measuring 36 showing 36 WAAS 57 warning manager 48 messages 48 watch, marine 40 water speed 61 temperature log 46 temperature offset 60 waypoints 18, 66 copying 62 creating 9, 18 deleting 18...
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