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Garmin GPSMAP 5215 Owner's Manual

Gpsmap 4000 series; gpsmap 5000 series
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  • Page 1 GPSMAP series 4000/5000 ® owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Tips And Shortcuts

    See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. This manual includes information for the following products: • GPSMAP 4008 ® • GPSMAP 4010 • GPSMAP 4012 • GPSMAP 5008 •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Combinations Screen Configuration ���������������� Navigation �����������������������������������������������31 Basic Navigation Questions����������������������������� Navigation with a Chartplotter ������������������������� Waypoints �������������������������������������������������������� Routes ������������������������������������������������������������� Tracks �������������������������������������������������������������� Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot������������������ Where To? �����������������������������������������������39 Marine Services Destinations �������������������������� Almanac, Environmental, and On-boat Data ����������������������������������������������������������42 Almanac Data ��������������������������������������������������...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Front and Back Panels Item Description Power key ➊ Automatic backlight sensor ➋ Range keys ➌ Rocker key ➍ Soft keys ➎ MARK, SELECT, MENU, and HOME buttons ➏ Numeric keypad (4012 and 4212 only) ➐ Data card slot ➑ GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Owner’s Manual ®...

  • Page 6: Turning On The Chartplotter

    . When the chartplotter loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear question mark appears on the vehicle (boat) icon on the chart screen. For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Adjusting the Backlight 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Beeper/Display > Backlight > Backlight.

  • Page 7: Adjusting The Color Mode

    You can insert optional BlueChart reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other points of interest. You can insert blank SD memory cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to another compatible Garmin chartplotter or a computer (page 60).

  • Page 8: About The Home Screen

    Marks, edits, or deletes your current location as a waypoint or a man-overboard location (page 33)� Where To? Provides navigation features Radar Sets up and shows radar (only available if the chartplotter is connected to a Garmin marine radar) (page 63)� Weather (North America only) Sets up and shows various weather parameters, including...

  • Page 9: Charts And 3D Chart Views

    Charts and 3D Chart Views All GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotters have a basic imagery map. The GPSMAP 4208, 4210, 4212, 5208, 5212, and 5215 chartplotters have built-in, detailed, BlueChart g2 offshore cartography for US waters. The charts and 3D chart views listed below are available on the chartplotter. Note: Mariner’s Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D Chart views are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision data card (page...

  • Page 10: Chart Symbols

    Charts and 3D Chart Views Chart Symbols BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision Charts use graphic symbols to denote map features, which follow the standards for US and international charts. Some other common symbols you might see include, but are not limited to, those shown below.
  • Page 11 3. Complete an action: • For the GPSMAP 4000 series, use the Rocker to pan the map. • For the GPSMAP 5000 series, touch and drag the Navigation screen to pan the map. When you pan past the edge of the map, the screen scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage. The position icon ( ) stays at your present location.

  • Page 12: Setting The Color Of The Active Track

    Charts and 3D Chart Views 5. Complete an action: • Select Label to display the name and symbol. • Select Comment to display any comments you have added. • Select Symbol to display only the symbol. • Select Hide to hide the symbol. Setting the Color of the Active Track (page 37).

  • Page 13: Viewing Tide Station Information

    Viewing Additional Object Information You can view information about on-screen map items, waypoints, and charts. Note: Mariner’s Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D Chart views are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision data card (page 21). The Fishing Chart is available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision data card or a BlueChart g2 Data card, or if your built-in map supports Fishing Charts.

  • Page 14: Viewing Details About Navaids

    Charts and 3D Chart Views Showing and Configuring Tides and Currents You can show tide and current information on the Navigation Chart or the Fishing Chart. Note: The Fishing Chart is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. 1.
  • Page 15 Changing the Map Zoom Detail You can adjust the amount of detail shown on the map, at different zoom levels, for the Navigation Chart or the Fishing Chart. 1. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart or Fishing Chart. 3.
  • Page 16 Charts and 3D Chart Views Selecting the Heading Line Source The source for the display of the heading line on the chartplotter is determined by the heading line source setting (Auto or GPS Hdg) and whether heading information is available from a heading sensor. •...
  • Page 17 Showing and Configuring Navaid Symbols You can show and configure the appearance of navaid symbols on the Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Radar Overlay. Note: The Fishing Chart is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. 1. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2.
  • Page 18 Charts and 3D Chart Views Showing and Configuring Roses On the Navigation Chart or the Fishing Chart, you can show a compass rose compass direction oriented to the heading of the boat. True wind direction or apparent wind direction appears if the chartplotter is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor.

  • Page 19: Automatic Identification System

    Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to identify and track other vessels. About AIS AIS 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.
  • Page 20 Charts and 3D Chart Views 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.
  • Page 21 1. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, Mariner’s eye 3D, or Radar overlay. 3. Select Menu > other Vessels > Display Setup. 4. Complete an action: • Select Display Range to indicate the distance from your location within which AIS vessels appear. Select a distance.
  • Page 22 Charts and 3D Chart Views 4. Select time to to sound an alarm if AIS or MARPA determines that a target will intersect the safe zone within the defined time interval (ranging from 1 to 24 minutes). 5. Select a time. Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats Note: The Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view is available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision data card.

  • Page 23: Perspective 3D

    Perspective 3D 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. From the Home screen, select Charts >...
  • Page 24 Charts and 3D Chart Views Selecting a Lane Width You can indicate the width of the navigation lane appearing in Perspective 3D or Mariner’s Eye 3D. Note: Mariner’s Eye 3D is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. 1.

  • Page 25: Radar Overlay

    Radar Overlay When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar, you can use Radar Overlay to overlay radar information on the Navigation Chart or on the Fishing Chart BlueChart g2 Vision An optional, preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card allows you to get the most out of your chartplotter.

  • Page 26: Mariner's Eye 3D

    Charts and 3D Chart Views Mariner’s Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision data card offers Mariner’s Eye 3D, which provides 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.

  • Page 27: Fish Eye 3D

    Showing Range Rings See “Showing Range Rings” (page Selecting a Safe Depth Appearance You can set the appearance of a safe depth for Mariner’s Eye 3D. Note: This setting affects only the appearance of hazard colors in Mariner’s Eye 3D. It does not effect the safe water depth Auto Guidance setting 1.

  • Page 28: Fishing Chart

    Charts and 3D Chart Views Fish Eye 3D Chart Appearance Indicating the Direction of the Fish Eye 3D Chart View 1. From the Home screen, select Charts > Fish eye 3D > Menu > View. 2. Select Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard. Showing a Sonar Cone on the Chart You can show a cone that indicates the area covered by your transducer.

  • Page 29: Showing Satellite Imagery On The Navigation

    Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land, on the sea, or on both portions of the Navigation Chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. Note: When enabled, high-resolution satellite images are present only at lower zoom levels. If you cannot see the high-resolution images in your BlueChart g2 Vision region, you can zoom in further by selecting the Range (+) key (GPSMAP 4000 series) or the level higher by changing the map zoom detail...

  • Page 30: Viewing Aerial Photos Of Landmarks

    Charts and 3D Chart Views Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks Before you can view aerial photos on the Navigation Chart, you must turn on the Photo Points setting (page 13). Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks, marinas, and harbors.

  • Page 31: Combinations

    About the Combinations Screen The Combinations screen shows a combination of different screens at the same time. The number of options available on the Combinations screen depends on the optional network devices you have connected to your chartplotter, and whether you are using an optional BlueChart g2 Vision data card. You can combine up to three screens in the GPSMAP 4000 series and up to four screens in the GPSMAP 5000 series.
  • Page 32 Combinations Combination Screen Data Fields Data fields can appear on combination screens, and they provide real-time, at-a-glance information. The data field overlay for each combination can be configured separately. Several combination screen data overlays are available. You can select the data fields to be shown within ➊...
  • Page 33 Editing a Data Field 1. From the Home screen, select Combinations. 2. Select a combination. 3. Select a data field. 4. Select the type of data shown in the field. Available data options vary based on the chartplotter and network configuration. Viewing Instrumentation Data You can view engine gauges or fuel gauges in a combinations screen.
  • Page 34 Combinations Using Full-screen View You can view the content of any combination screen on the full chartplotter screen. 1. From the Home screen, select Combinations. 2. Select a combination. 3. For the GPSMAP 4000 series, ensure that the combination screen you want to view on the full chartplotter screen is in the focus screen.

  • Page 35: Navigation

    Note: To navigate a route created by the Auto Guidance feature with an automaitc pilot, your chartplotter mych be connected to a Garmin GHP series automatic pilot over a NMEA 2000 network� If you have a BlueChare g2 Vision data card, navigate using Auto Guidance�...

  • Page 36: Waypoints

    Navigation • Guide to—uses BlueChart g2 Vision Chart data to suggest the best path to your destination using Auto Guidance. You must be using a BlueChart g2 Vision data card for this option to appear. Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water.

  • Page 37: Routes

    • Select Depth. Select Done. • Select Water temp. Select Done. • Select Comment. Select Done. Marking and Navigating to an MOB Location When you mark a waypoint, you can designate it as a man-overboard (MOB) location. From any screen, select Mark > Man overboard. An international MOB symbol marks the active MOB point and the chartplotter sets a course back to the marked location using the Go To feature.

  • Page 38: Creating And Navigating A Route From Your Present Location

    Navigation 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 procedure does not save the route or the waypoint data. Note: The Fishing Chart is available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision data card or a BlueChart g2 Data card, or if your built-in map supports Fishing Charts.
  • Page 39 11. Complete an action: • Select No. • Select Yes > edit Route > Name. Enter the name of the route. Select Done. Creating and Saving a Route This procedure saves the route and all the waypoints in it. The starting point can be your present location or another location.

  • Page 40: Tracks

    Navigation Viewing a List of Saved Routes From the Home screen, select information > User Data > Routes. Editing a Saved Route You can change the name of a route, or change the turns the route contains. 1. From the Home screen, select information > User Data > Routes. 2.
  • Page 41 ➊ Setting the Color of the Active Track You can select the color of your present track. 1. From the Home screen, select information > User Data > tracks > Active track options > track Color. 2. Select a track color. Saving the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track.

  • Page 42: Navigating With A Garmin Autopilot

    Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot When you start navigation (Go To, Route To, or Guide To), if you are connected through a National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 2000 network to a compatible Garmin autopilot (such as the GHP are prompted to engage the autopilot.

  • Page 43: Where To

    Use the Where to? option on the Home screen to search for and navigate to nearby fuel, repairs, and other services, as well as waypoints and routes that you have created. Marine Services Destinations Note: This feature may not be available in all areas. The chartplotter contains information about thousands of destinations offering marine services.

  • Page 44: Browsing For And Navigating To A Saved Waypoint

    Where To? Searching for, and Navigating to, a Destination The Auto Guidance feature of the BlueChart g2 Vision data card 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.

  • Page 45: Browsing For And Navigating Parallel To A Saved Route

    1. From the Home screen, select Where to? > Routes. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Navigate to. 4. Complete an action: • Select Forward to navigate the route from the starting point used when the route was created. • Select Backward to navigate the route from the destination point used when the route was created. A magenta line appears.

  • Page 46: Almanac, Environmental, And On-Boat Data

    Almanac, Environmental, and On-boat Data Almanac, Environmental, and On-boat Data The Information screen displays information about tides, currents, celestial data, gauges, and video. Almanac Data Tide Station Information The Tides screen shows information about a tide station tide height , and when the next high and low tides will occur ➌...

  • Page 47: Current Information

    Current Information Note: Current station information is available with a BlueChart g2 Vision data card. The Currents screen shows information about a current station current speed and level . By default, the chartplotter shows current information for the most-recently viewed ➋...

  • Page 48: Environmental Data

    Various sensors, transducers, or antennas are required to capture the data displayed on the graphs. For information about connecting the chartplotter to peripheral devices using a NMEA 2000 network, refer to Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products, on the included CD. and moon .
  • Page 49 Configuring a Graph You can set the scale and duration of the Atmospheric Pressure and Depth graphs. The duration represents the time interval that appears on the graph, and the scale represents the range of the measured data that appears on the graph, including specific maximum and minimum values.
  • Page 50 Almanac, Environmental, and On-boat Data Wind Angle Data Viewing the Wind Angle Data Graph The chartplotter must be connected to the peripheral devices listed below to capture the data shown on the wind speed graph. Wind Angle Description Apparent Wind Shows wind direction data based on the flow of air experienced while on a boat in motion�...

  • Page 51: On-Boat Data

    On-boat Data Engine and Fuel Gauges Viewing Engine Gauges You must be connected to a NMEA 2000 network capable of sensing engine data to view engine gauges. See the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions for details. From the Home screen, select information > engines. Cycling Through Engine and Fuel Gauge Screens 1.
  • Page 52 Almanac, Environmental, and On-boat Data Selecting the Engine Gauge Type You can set the type of gauges that appear on the first engine gauge page. If you have one or two engines, you can view either analog or digital gauges. If you have three or more engines, you can view only digital gauges. From the Home screen, select information >...
  • Page 53 Sensors estimated fuel level� Viewing Fuel Gauges To view fuel information, your chartplotter must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin ™ 1. From the Home screen, select information > engines. 2. Move from the engine gauge screens to the fuel gauge screen: •...

  • Page 54: Viewing Video

    Almanac, Environmental, and On-boat Data Resetting Trip Gauges 1. From the Home screen, select information > trip. 2. Complete an action: • Select Reset trip to set all the readings for the current trip to 0.0. • Select Reset Maximum Speed to set the maximum speed reading to 0.0. •...

  • Page 55: Device Configuration

    Basic Device Configuration Questions Question How do I adjust the amount of detail shown on the map? How do I change the time zone setting? How do I change the language setting? How do I adjust the brightness of the backlight? How do I show a compass tape at the top of the chart? How do I change the color of the active track?

  • Page 56: Display Configuration

    Device Configuration Display Configuration Setting the Sound You can set when the chartplotter makes audible sounds. 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Beeper/Display > Beeper. 2. Complete an action: • Select Alarms only to have the chartplotter beep only when alarms are triggered (default). •...

  • Page 57: Auto Guidance Line Configurations

    Auto Guidance Line Configurations You can set the data the chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line. Note: Auto Guidance is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. Safe Water Depth and Safe Obstacle Height The Safe Depth and Safe Height settings influence how the chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance line. If an area has an unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle height, the Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area.
  • Page 58 Device Configuration 9. Complete an action: • If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory, select Menu > Navigation options > Stop Navigation. Proceed to step 11. • If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences >...
  • Page 59 2. Select Statute (mph, ft, ºF), Metric (kh, m, ºC), or Nautical (kt, ft, ºF). Creating a Customized System of Measurement You must be receiving NMEA Sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module in order to view depth and temperature information.
  • Page 60 Device Configuration Data Bars Data bars appear on specific charts and 3D chart views, radar views, and combination screens. The data bar ➊ for each chart or one 3D chart view must be configured separately. ➊ Perspective 3D with Data Bars Several data bars are available.
  • Page 61 Configuring the Navigation Data Bar You should show the navigation data bar before you configure it 1. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select a chart or a 3D chart view. 3. Select Menu > Data Bars > Navigation > Data Bar Setup. 4.
  • Page 62 Device Configuration Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between showing wind VMG and waypoint VMG in the data bars. Waypoint VMG appears under the following conditions: • The route leg section of the navigation data bar shows waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line.

  • Page 63: Information About Your Boat

    Select oK, and safely increase the boat speed. If the message appears again, stop the boat and ensure that 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 Your Boat 1.

  • Page 64: Chartplotter Data Management

    • Check the MapSource version on your computer by clicking Help > About MapSource. If the software version is older than 6.12.2, update to the current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or go to www.garmin.com. (page 17).
  • Page 65 1. Complete an action: • Copy the data from HomePort to the prepared memory card (using an Data card reader attached to the computer) according to the process described in the HomePort help system. • Copy the data from MapSource to the prepared memory card (using an Data card reader attached to the computer) according to the process described in the MapSource help system.

  • Page 66: Networked Device Configuration

    You can transfer waypoint, route, and track information from one chartplotter connected to the Garmin Marine Network to every other chartplotter connected to the network. 1. Connect the chartplotter to a Garmin Marine Network using the network port on the back of the chartplotter and a Garmin network cable.

  • Page 67: Radar

    When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar such as a GMR 18/24, you can view more information about your surroundings. The radar connects through the Garmin Marine Network and shares radar data with all networked chartplotters.

  • Page 68: Radar Display Modes

    Radar Radar Display Modes The Radar screen has five standard operating modes. Each mode is available for use only with a compatible radar (page 64). • Cruising mode—shows a full-screen image of the gathered radar information. • Harbor mode—intended for use in inland waters, this mode works best with short-range radar signals (2 nm or less).
  • Page 69 Harbor Mode Harbor mode is the standard radar operation for use in inland waters with a GMR xHD radar. Harbor mode works best with short-range radar signals (2 nm or less). Note: If you switch from Sentry mode to Harbor mode, the radar switches to full-time transmission and disables any guard zones.

  • Page 70: Sentry Mode

    You can also enable a guard zone in this mode, which identifies a safe zone around your boat and sounds an alarm when a radar object enters this zone. Sentry mode works with all Garmin GMR model radars. Showing Sentry Mode Note: If you switch to Sentry mode and MARPA is disabled in Sentry mode, all MARPA targets are cancelled, and you cannot acquire MARPA targets until you exit Sentry mode.
  • Page 71 Setting the Standby and Transmit Times You must enable timed transmit before you can set the standby and transmit times To help conserve power, you can indicate the radar standby time and the transmit time to implement periodic radar signal transmissions at set intervals. 1.

  • Page 72: Radar Targeting

    Radar Radar Targeting Radar targeting enables you to identify and track objects. About MARPA MARPA is primarily used for collision avoidance, through object targeting and tracking. To use MARPA, you must assign a MARPA tag to a target. The radar system automatically monitors the tagged object and provides you with information about the object, including the range, bearing, speed, GPS heading, nearest approach, and time to nearest approach.
  • Page 73 Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object Note: MARPA requires the use of a heading sensor and an active GPS signal. The heading sensor must provide the NMEA 2000 parameter group number (PGN) 127250, or the NMEA 0183 HDM or HDG output sentence.
  • Page 74 Radar • Open the list in Dual Range mode. Select GPSMAP 4000 series. Select Left > other Vessels > List > Show for the GPSMAP 5000 series. 4. Select the type of threats to include in the list (All threats, MARPA threats only, or AiS threats only). Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and active transponder signals from other vessels.
  • Page 75 Adjusting the VRM and the EBL You must show the VRM and the EBL before you can adjust them You can adjust the diameter of the VRM and the angle of the EBL, which moves the intersection point of the VRM and the EBL.

  • Page 76: Waypoints And Routes On The Radar Screen

    Radar Waypoints and Routes on the Radar Screen Marking a Waypoint on the Radar Screen 1. From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. Select a radar mode. 3. Select a location 4. Select Create Waypoint. Showing or Hiding Waypoints on the Radar Screen You can show waypoints that are within the range shown on the Radar screen.

  • Page 77: About The Radar Overlay

    • Select Backward - Starboard to navigate the route from the destination point used when the route was created, to the right of the original route. 9. From the Home screen, select Radar. 10. Select Cruising, Harbor, offshore, Dual Range, or Sentry. The route appears as a magenta line, with the starting point, destination, and turns indicated.

  • Page 78: Optimizing The Radar Display

    Radar Complete an action: • For the GPSMAP 4000 series, press the Range (-/+) keys to zoom out and zoom in. • For the GPSMAP 5000 series, touch Selecting a Chart Type for the Radar Overlay You can indicate whether the Navigation Chart or the Fishing Chart appears under the Radar Overlay. Note: The Fishing Chart is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card.
  • Page 79 About the Range of Radar Signals The range of the radar signal indicates the length of the pulsed signal transmitted and received by the radar. As the range increases, the radar transmits longer pulses in order to reach distant targets. Closer targets, especially rain and waves, also reflect the longer pulses, which can add noise to the Radar screen.
  • Page 80 Radar Default Gain and Clutter Settings Setting Default Value Gain Auto Sea Clutter Calm Rain Clutter Off Crosstalk Automatically Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Auto is the default value for the gain setting. The automatic gain setting for each radar mode is optimized for that mode, and may differ from the automatic gain setting used for another mode.
  • Page 81 1. From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. Select Cruising, Harbor, offshore, Dual Range or Sentry mode. 3. Complete an action: • Select Menu > Gain for Cruising, Harbor, Offshore, or Sentry mode. • Configure the setting for the short-range screen in Dual Range mode. Select the GPSMAP 4000 series.
  • Page 82 Radar 2. Select Cruising, Harbor, offshore, Dual Range or Sentry mode. 3. Complete an action: • Select Menu > Noise Rejection > Sea Clutter for Cruising, Harbor, Offshore, or Sentry mode. • Configure the setting for the short-range screen in Dual Range mode. Select Rejection >...
  • Page 83 Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar Screen You can adjust the appearance of clutter caused by rain. Reducing the radar range also can minimize rain clutter (page 63). Setting Description This setting affects the appearance of large, hazy masses of clutter caused by rain at any distance�...

  • Page 84: Radar Display Appearance

    Radar Adjusting Crosstalk Clutter on the Radar Screen You can reduce the appearance of clutter caused by interference from another nearby radar source. on is the default value for the crosstalk setting. Note: Depending upon the radar in use, the crosstalk setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar Overlay 1.
  • Page 85 Configuring the Navigation Data Bar on the Radar Screen You should show the navigation data bar before you configure it 1. From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. Select Cruising, Harbor, or offshore mode. 3. Select Menu > Radar Setup > Data Bars > Navigation > Data Bar Setup. 4.

  • Page 86: Radar Display Settings

    Radar Radar Display Settings Setting the Radar Color Scheme You can set the color scheme used for all Radar screens. This setting does not apply to the Radar Overlay. 1. From the Home screen, select Radar > Radar Setup > Appearance > Color Scheme. 2.
  • Page 87 Radar Scanner and Antenna Settings Setting the Antenna Rotation Speed Note: You can set the rotation speed for GMR 18, 18 HD, 24, 24 HD, 404, 406, 404 xHD, 406xHD, 604 xHD, 606 xHD, 1204 xHD, or 1206 xHD radar only. The antenna does not rotate at high speed in Dual Range mode.

  • Page 88: Radar Overlay Display Appearance

    Radar Radar Overlay Display Appearance Adjusting Gain and Clutter on the Radar Overlay See “About Gain and Clutter” Setting the Radar Overlay Display Orientation See “Changing the Map Orientation” Setting Data Bars for the Radar Overlay See “Data Bar Settings” (page Tracks and Waypoints Settings Showing Tracks on the Radar Overlay...
  • Page 89 Radar Overlay Navigation Display Settings Changing the Map Zoom Detail You can adjust the amount of detail shown on the map, at different zoom levels, for the Radar Overlay. 1. From the Home screen, select Charts > Radar overlay > Menu > Setup > Chart Setup > Detail. 2.
  • Page 90 Radar Showing Additional Chart Details You can show additional information on the Radar Overlay. 1. From the Home screen, select Charts > Radar overlay > Menu > Setup > Chart Setup > Symbols. 2. Complete an action: • Select Land Pois > on to show land-based points of interest (POIs). •...

  • Page 91: Sonar

    When connected to an optional Garmin GSD 22/24/26 sounder module and a transducer, your chartplotter can be used as a fishfinder. The GSD 22/24/26 connects through the Garmin Marine Network and shares sonar data with every chartplotter connected to the network. The GSD 22 and the GSD 24/26 models have slightly different features and options.

  • Page 92: Water Temperature Log

    Sonar Transducer frequencies Water Temperature Log If you are using a temperature-capable transducer, the temperature log shows water temperature readings over time. You can view the temperature log by selecting Sonar > Water temp from the Home screen. Setting the Temperature Log Range and Time Scales 1.

  • Page 93: Sonar Screen Settings

    Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen 1. From the Home screen, select Sonar. 2. Select a sonar view. 3. Select Menu > Pause Sonar. 4. Set the location of the waypoint using the intersection point of the depth line and the distance line: •...
  • Page 94 Sonar Adjusting the Range and Gain with Shortcuts • When using a GPSMAP 4000/5000 series with a GSD 22 or GSD 24/26, select + and - to adjust the range. • When using a GPSMAP 4000 series with a GSD 24/26, in full-screen sonar view, select the Select key to switch between adjusting the gain and the range, if necessary.

  • Page 95: Frequencies

    Configuring the Advanced Sonar Settings Note: These features are available only on the GSD 24 and GSD 26. Before you can configure the temp. Source, you must have a SD 26 and more than one water-temperature sensor or temperature-capable transducer. With the GSD 24 and GSD 26, you can configure various sonar display and data source settings.

  • Page 96: Noise And Interference Settings

    Sonar Noise and Interference Settings The noise rejection settings allow you to reduce the interference and the amount of clutter shown on the sonar screen. With the GSD 24 and GSD 26, you can adjust the noise rejection settings for each frequency independently.
  • Page 97 Showing the A-Scope The A-Scope is a vertical flasher along the right side of the screen that instantaneously shows the range to targets along a scale. 1. From the Home screen, select Sonar. 2. Select a sonar view. 3. Select Menu. 4.

  • Page 98: Sonar Alarms

    Sonar Highlighting the Edge Note: This feature is available only on the GSD 24 and GSD 26. You can highlight the strongest signal from the bottom to help define the hardness or softness of the signal. 1. From the Home screen, select Sonar. 2.

  • Page 99: Transducer Configuration

    Setting the Fish Alarm Note: This feature is available only on the GSD 22. You can set an alarm to sound when the chartplotter detects a suspended target of the specified size. 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar > Fish. 2.

  • Page 100: Setting The Water Temperature Offset

    Sonar 1. Measure the keel offset, based on the location of the transducer: • If the transducer is installed at the water line, measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat. Enter this value in step 3 as a positive number.

  • Page 101: Digital Selective Calling

    (page 98)� The chartplotter allows you to quickly set up and send individual routine call details to your Garmin VHF radio (page 100)� When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your radio, the chartplotter shows the man-overboard...

  • Page 102: Incoming Distress Calls

    DSC distress call from your radio, your Garmin chartplotter shows the man-overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to the man-overboard point. If you have a Garmin autopilot system connected to the network, your chartplotter prompts you to start a Williamson’s turn to the man-overboard point.
  • Page 103 Every position report call received is logged in the DSC list Viewing a Position Report 1. From the Home screen, select information > DSC List. 2. Select a position-report call. 3. Select Review. 4. Select Next Page or Previous Page to switch between details of the position report and a Navigation Chart marking the location.

  • Page 104: Individual Routine Calls

    Individual Routine Calls When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000-compatible 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 transmits this request with your call.

  • Page 105: Target

    Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000-compatible radio, you can use the chartplotter interface to set up an individual routine call to an AIS target. Before you start the call, you can select a DSC channel other than the default channel, channel 72 1.

  • Page 106: Appendix

    GPSMAP 4012, 4212, 5012, 5212 GPSMAP 5015, 5215 15�8 in� (40 cm) - Lamps inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state, or federal laws� For information, go to: www�garmin�com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal�jsp� Power Specification Source...

  • Page 107: Calibrating The Gpsmap 5000 Series

    • For the GPSMAP 4000 series, press and hold the HoMe key for at least six seconds. • For the GPSMAP 5000 series, press and hold the HoMe button on the Garmin RF Wireless Remote Control for at least six seconds.

  • Page 108: Nmea 0183 And Nmea 2000

    Appendix Saving System Information to a Memory Card You can save system information to a memory card as a troubleshooting tool. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this information to retrieve data about the marine network.
  • Page 109 NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • Select NMeA High Speed to support the input or output of standard 0183 data for most AIS receivers. • Select Garmin to support the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for interfacing with Garmin software.
  • Page 110 Appendix NMEA 2000 GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from a NMEA 2000 network installed on the boat to show specific information, such as depth, speed, water temperature, wind speed and direction, and engine data. You can also name your engines and tanks so that you can better identify their location on the boat.

  • Page 111: Registering Your Device

    Contacting Garmin Product Support Contact Garmin Product Support if you have questions about this product. • In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. • In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

  • Page 112: Index

    Index Index active tracks clearing retracing saving add turn aerial photos 21, radar targeting 15, threats 18, alarms anchor drag arrival clock collision 15, 17, deep water fish GPS accuracy navigation off course shallow water sonar system total fuel onboard unit voltage water temperature anchor drag alarm...
  • Page 113 Garmin Marine Network gauges analog digital engine fuel limits maximums status alarms trip type Go To 31, accuracy alarm...
  • Page 114 Index Harbor mode heading line navigation lines noise rejection no-transmit zone Offshore mode optimizing display orientation overlay screen range 63, range rings Sentry mode timed transmit transmitting types 64, zoom scale Radar Overlay charts 21, 73, showing tracks waypoints zoom rain clutter 75, range keys range rings 19,...
  • Page 115 track color turn transition unit voltage view volume units water temp waypoint IDs whiteline wireless devices world map zoom shallow water alarm shoreline distance side lobe interference simulator mode soft keys software version sonar alarms appearance a-scope color gain color scheme cone depth line depth scale...
  • Page 116 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www�garmin�com� © 2009–2011 Garmin Ltd� or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc� 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd�...

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