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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 8000/9000 SERIES ® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2019 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. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Garmin Chartplotter......20 Accessing the Manuals from the Using a Wireless Headset with a Web............9 Garmin Chartplotter......20 Garmin Support Center......9 Chartplotter Voice Commands..21 Memory Cards........10 GRID Remote Control......24 Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP Pairing the GRID Device with the 8x10/8x12/8x16/9x19/9x22/9x24/9x Chartplotter from the Chartplotter...
  • Page 4 Viewing a List of AIS Threats... 41 Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin AIS Aids to Navigation...... 42 Watch............. 30 AIS Distress Signals......43 Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix™ Device............ 31 Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission......... 43 Charts and 3D Chart Views..... 31 AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols.........
  • Page 5 Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Browsing for and Navigating to a Contours Map........50 Saved Waypoint......... 57 Garmin Quickdraw Community.... 50 Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB..57 Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Deleting All Waypoints...... 57 Community with ActiveCaptain..50 Routes............
  • Page 6 Split-Frequency Sonar View....75 Setting a Boundary Alarm....66 Split-Zoom Sonar View..... 76 Disabling all Boundary Alarms..66 Garmin ClearVü Sonar View....76 Deleting a Boundary......67 Garmin SideVü Sonar View....77 Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, SideVü Scanning Technology... 78 Routes, and Boundaries......
  • Page 7 Selecting the Transducer Tips for Selecting a Radar Range... 103 Frequency........93 MotionScope Doppler Radar Creating a Frequency Preset..93 Technology.......... 103 Turning On the A-Scope....94 Enabling a Guard Zone....... 103 Panoptix Sonar Setup......94 Defining a Circular Guard Zone..104 Adjusting the RealVü...
  • Page 8 Adjusting the Autopilot Response..116 Viewing a Position Report....125 Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Navigating to a Tracked Vessel..125 Garmin Watch........117 Creating a Waypoint at the Position of Customizing the Autopilot Button a Tracked Vessel......125 Actions..........117...
  • Page 9 Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Customizing the Engines Shown in Page............. 138 Gauges..........128 Garmin Boat Switch™......138 Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Configuring the Garmin Boat Switch Gauges..........128 Device..........138 Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Configuring a Switch as Alarms..........129 Momentary........
  • Page 10 Mercury Troll Overlay...... 143 Automatic Volume Adjustment Based on Speed.......... 150 Mercury Cruise Control....... 143 Enabling Automatic Volume Enabling the Mercury Cruise Control Adjustment Based on Speed..150 Overlay..........143 Stereo Zones and Groups....150 Mercury Cruise Control Overlay..144 Selecting the Home Zone....
  • Page 11 Viewing Sea Conditions...... 161 Using Compass Lock...... 167 Surface Winds......... 161 Using Vessel Lock......168 Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave Garmin VIRB® Action Cameras..168 Direction........... 161 Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Camera..........168 Information for Another Time Connecting a VIRB Action Camera 169 Period..........
  • Page 12 Renaming a Camera......174 Calibrating a Water-Speed Device.. 186 Setting the Camera to Mirrored Stern Other Vessels Settings....... 187 View............. 174 Settings that are Synced on the Garmin Marine Network........187 Device Configuration....175 Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings........188 System Settings........
  • Page 13 Installing the Garmin Express App on a NMEA 0183 Information....215 Computer......... 191 Registering Your Device Using the Garmin Express App....... 192 Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin Express App....... 193 Software Updates......193 Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express.........194...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    The support ® pages will provide answers to frequently asked support questions, and you can download software and chart updates. There is also contact information to Garmin support should you have any questions. Protective Cover NOTICE Before moving the vessel, remove the sun cover.

  • Page 16: Using The Touchscreen

    Using the Touchscreen • Tap the screen to select an item. • Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll. • Pinch two fingers together to zoom out. • Spread two fingers apart to zoom in. On-Screen Buttons These on-screen buttons may be displayed on some screens and functions.
  • Page 17 Button Function Clears the on-screen icons and re-centers the screen on the boat Opens a full-screen view of the item Creates a new waypoint Creates a route, with turns, to the destination Adds a turn to the route at the selected location Removes the last added turn from the route Creates a direct route, without turns, to the destination Creates an Auto Guidance route to the destination...

  • Page 18: Locking And Unlocking The Touchscreen

    Composite video in AUDIO NMEA 0183 and audio out ® POWER Power Micro-USB to connect a compatible Garmin card reader, or to connect and control a computer using the chartplotter touchscreen 12-PIN XDCR 12-pin transducer LVS XDCR LiveScope single-array transducer ™...

  • Page 19: Connector View (8X17, 8X22, And 8X24 Models)

    CVBS IN Composite video in NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 and audio out Micro-USB to connect a compatible Garmin card reader, or to connect and control a computer using the chartplotter touchscreen NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network ENGINE/J1939 J1939 engine network...

  • Page 20: Connector View (8700 Models)

    Micro-USB input from compatible Garmin card reader , computer, or other supported USB USB OTG accessory NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network J1939 J1939 network Only compatible Garmin card readers recommended. Third-party card readers are not guaranteed to be fully compatible. Introduction...

  • Page 21: Connector View (9000 Models)

    Connector View (9000 Models) The connectors and locations are the same across all of the GPSMAP 9000 series models. A GPSMAP 9x22 model is shown below. 2 microSD memory card slots, 32 GB max. POWER Power NETWORK Garmin BlueNet network ports ™...

  • Page 22: Tips And Shortcuts (Mfd Models)

    Tips and Shortcuts (MFD models) • Press to turn on the chartplotter. • From any screen, press repeatedly to scroll through the brightness levels, if available. This can be helpful when the brightness is so low you cannot see the screen. •...

  • Page 23: Tips And Shortcuts (8700 Model)

    Tips and Shortcuts (8700 model) • Press to turn on the GPSMAP 8700 device. You can also turn on and off the device using a Garmin chartplotter on the network, a GMM monitor, or a ™ GRID remote control. ™...

  • Page 24: 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), ™...

  • Page 25: Inserting Memory Cards (Gpsmap 8X10/8X12/8X16/9X19/9X22/9X24/9X27)

    2 Insert the memory card NOTE: On a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter the memory card faces the other direction when you insert it. Observe the indicator label near the card slot to verify correct orientation.

  • Page 26: Inserting A Memory Card (Gpsmap 8X17/8X22/8X24/87Xx)

    NOTE: The memory card reader is not included with the chartplotter. 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.

  • Page 27: Customizing The Chartplotter

    Cruising is selected from the home screen, one display can show the navigation chart and another display can show the radar screen. When multiple displays are installed on the Garmin Marine Network, you can group them together into a station. A station enables the displays to work together, instead of as several separate displays. You can customize the layout of the screens on each display, making each screen different on each display.

  • Page 28: Pinning A Feature Button

    Pinning a Feature Button You can add features, such as a chart, combo screen, or gauge to the Pinned category. NOTE: If your chartplotter has been customized by the boat manufacturer, the Pinned category contains customized items for your boat. You cannot edit the Pinned category. 1 Select a category, such as Charts.

  • Page 29: Hiding And Showing The Menu Bar

    Engages and disengages the autopilot Creates a waypoint at your location Opens the Information menu Shows certain active function such as, radar Opens the home screen TIP: Use the arrows to scroll through the Pinned features. Opens the Warning Manager TIP: The icon changes color to indicate severity.

  • Page 30: Enabling Screen Lock

    PIN. NOTICE If you enable the Screen Lock feature, Garmin Support cannot retrieve the PIN or access your device. It is your responsibility to provide the PIN to anyone authorized to use the vessel. 1 Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Screen Lock > Setup.

  • Page 31: Recommended Startup Image Dimensions

    Recommended Startup Image Dimensions For the best fit for the startup images, use an image that has the following dimensions, in pixels. Display resolution Image width Image height WVGA WSVGA WXGA 1080 1240 WUXGA 1700 4KUHD 2480 Creating a New Combination Page You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs.

  • Page 32: Adding A Smartmode Layout

    Adding a SmartMode Layout You can add SmartMode layouts to suit your needs. Each customization made to one SmartMode layout in a station appears on all displays in the station. 1 Select SmartMode™ > Add Layout. 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 33: Customizing The Data Overlays

    Customizing the Data Overlays You can customize the data in the data overlays shown on a screen. 1 Select an option based on the type of screen you are viewing: • From a full screen view, select Options > Edit Overlays. •...

  • Page 34: Controlling The Chartplotter

    Controlling the Chartplotter You can control the chartplotter using the touchscreen, using GRID remote controls, and using a Garmin voice control device. Voice Control You can use your voice to control the chartplotter using a compatible headset. NOTE: Chartplotters older than the GPSMAP 9000 series do not have built-in Bluetooth .

  • Page 35: Chartplotter Voice Commands

    The voice command system is designed to detect natural speech. This is a list of commonly used voice commands, but the device does not require these exact phrases (other than OK Garmin). You can try saying variations of these commands in a way that is natural to you.
  • Page 36 Navigation Functions Voice Command Function Mark Waypoint Marks a waypoint at your present location Show Waypoints Shows a list of all waypoints saved to the device Clear Active Track Clears all active track information What's the Distance to the Next Waypoint Replies with the distance to next set waypoint Media Functions Voice Command...
  • Page 37 Radar Functions Voice Command Function Start Radar Transmission When a radar is in standby, this starts the radar transmission Stop Radar Transmission Stops the radar transmission and places the radar in standby Enable echo trail Enables the echo trail Disable echo trail Disables the echo trail Clear echo trail Clears the echo trail...

  • Page 38: Grid Remote Control

    NMEA 2000 network connection. Before you can pair the GRID device with the chartplotter, you must connect it to the Garmin Marine Network. 1 Select Settings > System > Station Information > GRID™ Pairing > Add.

  • Page 39: Activecaptain App

    When using the ActiveCaptain app with Garmin BlueNet devices, observe these considerations. • If you have only Garmin BlueNet devices on your boat, you can insert the memory card required for the ActiveCaptain app into any chartplotter connected to the Garmin BlueNet network.

  • Page 40: Getting Started With The Activecaptain App

    Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App You can connect a mobile device to the GPSMAP device using the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easy way for you to interact with your GPSMAP device and complete such tasks as sharing data, registering, updating the device software.

  • Page 41: Receiving Notifications

    Receiving 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 GPSMAP device can receive notifications, you must connect it to your mobile device and enable the Smart Notifications feature (Enabling Smart Notifications, page 26).

  • Page 42: Updating Software With The Activecaptain App

    After you download a chart or area for the first time, updates are automatic each time you open ActiveCaptain. If you are downloading an entire chart, you can use the Garmin Express app to download the map onto ™...

  • Page 43: Wi-Fi Network

    You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices connected to this network. Changing the Wi‑Fi Host If there are multiple chartplotters with Wi‑Fi technology on the Garmin marine network, you can change which chartplotter is the Wi‑Fi host. This can be helpful if you are having trouble with Wi‑Fi communications. Changing the Wi‑Fi host allows you to select a chartplotter that is physically closer to your mobile device.

  • Page 44: Turning On And Off The Remote Backlight

    6 Select Done. Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch You can connect a compatible Garmin watch to a compatible chartplotter to view data from the chartplotter. 1 Bring the Garmin watch within range (3 m) of the chartplotter. 2 From the watch clock screen, select START > Boat Data > START.

  • Page 45: Viewing Boat Data On A Garmin Nautix™ Device

    Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix Device ™ You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to the chartplotter to view charplotter data on the Garmin Nautix device. NOTE: You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to multiple compatible devices for better coverage on larger vessels.

  • Page 46: Activating A Marine Chart Subscription

    Activating a Marine Chart Subscription Before you can use the full features of Garmin Navionics+ charts that are preloaded on your device or purchased on a memory card, you must activate your subscription using the ActiveCaptain app. Your subscription allows you to access the latest chart updates and additional content included with your purchase.

  • Page 47: Navigation Chart And Fishing Chart

    Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some areas. The Nav. Chart is optimized for navigation. You can plan a course, view map information, and use the chart as a navigational aid. To open the Nav. Chart, select Charts > Nav. Chart. The Fishing Chart provides a detailed view with more bottom detail and fishing content.

  • Page 48: Measuring A Distance On The Chart

    Measuring a Distance on the Chart 1 From a chart, select a location. 2 Select Measure. 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 Set Reference. Creating a Waypoint on the Chart 1 From a chart, select a location or object.

  • Page 49: Navigating To A Point On The Chart

    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.

  • Page 50: Premium Chart Features

    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 Garmin Navionics Vision+ , allow you to get the most out of your chartplotter. ™...

  • Page 51: Fish Eye 3D Chart View

    Fish Eye 3D Chart View Using the depth contour lines of the premium charts, such as Garmin Navionics Vision+, the Fish Eye 3D chart view provides an underwater view of the sea floor or lake bottom. Suspended targets, such as fish, are indicated by red, green, and yellow spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest.

  • Page 52: Animated Tide And Current Indicators

    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.

  • Page 53: Viewing Aerial Photos Of Landmarks

    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 44). 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.

  • Page 54: Heading And Projected Course Of Activated Ais Targets

    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.

  • Page 55: Showing Ais Vessels On A Chart Or 3D Chart View

    Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or 3D Chart View Before you can use AIS, you must connect the chartplotter to an external AIS device and receive active transponder signals from other vessels. You can configure how other vessels appear on a chart or on a 3D chart view. The display range configured for one chart or one 3D chart view are applied only to that chart or to that 3D chart view.

  • Page 56: Ais Aids To Navigation

    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.

  • Page 57: Ais Distress Signals

    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.

  • Page 58: Chart Menu

    Other Vessels: Adjusts how other vessels are shown (Other Vessels Layer Settings, page 46). Water: Shows and hides depth items (Water Layer Settings, page 46). Quickdraw Contours: Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw Contours data (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings, page 52). Weather: Shows and hides weather-related items (Weather Layer Settings, page 47).

  • Page 59: Depth Layer Settings

    Depth Layer Settings From a chart, select Options > Layers > Chart > Depth. 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.

  • Page 60: User Data Layer Settings

    User Data Layer Settings You can show user data, such as waypoints, boundaries, and tracks, on the charts. From a chart, select Options > Layers > Manage 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.

  • Page 61: Depth Range Shading

    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.

  • Page 62: Radar Overlay Settings

    Radar Overlay Settings From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select Options > Layers > Radar > From a radar screen, select Options. Radar To Standby: Stops radar transmission. Gain: Adjusts the gain (Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically, page 107). Sea Clutter: Adjusts the sea clutter (Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically, page 107).

  • Page 63: Supported Maps

    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.

  • Page 64: Adding A Label To A Garmin Quickdraw Contours 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. 1 From the Navigation chart, select a location. 2 Select Quickdraw Lbl.. 3 Enter text for the label, and select Done.

  • Page 65: Connecting To The Garmin Quickdraw Community With Garmin Connect

    5 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...

  • Page 66: Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings

    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.

  • Page 67: Basic Navigation Questions

    For example, the roue segment is red striped when the route crosses under a very low bridge or is in shallow waters. This line is red striped in Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts only; it is magenta and gray striped in previous versions of the charts.

  • Page 68: Destinations

    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. 1 Select Info > Services > Search by Name. 2 Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination.

  • Page 69: Stopping Navigation

    Stopping Navigation While navigating, from an applicable chart, select an option: • Select Options > Stop Navigation. • When navigating with Auto Guidance, select Options > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation. • Select 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.

  • Page 70: Editing A Saved Waypoint

    Editing a Saved Waypoint 1 Select Info > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select Review > Edit. 4 Select an option: • To add a name, select Name, and enter a name. • To change the symbol, select Symbol. •...

  • Page 71: Browsing For And Navigating To A Saved Waypoint

    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.

  • Page 72: Creating And Navigating A Route From Your Present Location

    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. 1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a destination. 2 Select Route To.

  • Page 73: Finding And Navigating A Saved Route

    Finding 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 (Creating and Saving a Route, page 58). 1 Select Info > Routes. 2 Select a route.

  • Page 74: Initiating A Search Pattern

    Initiating a Search Pattern You can initiate a search pattern to search an area. Different patterns are better suited for different search situations. 1 Select Info > Routes > New > Route Using SAR Pattern. 2 Select a pattern: • Select Sector Search when the location of the object is fairly known, the search area is small, and an intensive search is needed.

  • Page 75: Creating And Saving An Auto Guidance Path

    Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path 1 Select Info > Routes > New > Auto Guidance. 2 Select a starting point, and select Next. 3 Select a destination, and select Next. 4 Select an option: • To view a hazard and adjust the path near a hazard, select Hazard Review. •...

  • Page 76: Auto Guidance Path Configurations

    Clearance settings, the section of the Auto Guidance path appears as a solid orange line or a red striped line in Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts and appears as a magenta and gray striped line in previous versions. When your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message appears (Route Color Coding, page 53).

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Distance From Shore

    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.

  • Page 78: Setting The Color Of The Active Track

    Setting the Color of the Active Track 1 Select Info > 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. 1 Select Info > Tracks > Save Active Track. 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 79: Retracing The Active Track

    Retracing the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track. 1 Select Info > Tracks > Follow Active Track. 2 Select an option: • Select the time the active track began. • Select Entire Log. 3 Review the course indicated by the colored line. 4 Follow the colored line, steering to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

  • Page 80: Creating A Boundary

    Creating a Boundary 1 Select Info > Boundaries > New. 2 Select a boundary shape. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Converting a Route to a Boundary 1 Select Info > Routes. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Review > Edit Route > Save as Boundary. Converting a Track to a Boundary 1 Select Info >...

  • Page 81: Deleting A Boundary

    Deleting a Boundary 1 Select Info > Boundaries. 2 Select a boundary. 3 Select Review > Edit Boundary > Delete. Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, and Boundaries Select Info > Manage User Data > Delete User Data > Delete All User Data > OK. Sailing Features Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing Features You must select a sailing vessel type to use the sailing features.

  • Page 82: Using The Starting Line Guidance

    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. 1 Mark the starting line (Setting the Starting Line, page 67). 2 From the Sail Racing combination screen, select Options > Start Line Guidance > Target Speed, and select your target speed when crossing the starting line.

  • Page 83: Laylines Settings

    Polar Tables WARNING This feature allows you to load and use data from a third party. Garmin makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the data generated by third parties. Any use or reliance on data generated by third parties is at your own risk.

  • Page 84: Importing A Polar Table Manually

    Importing a Polar Table Manually If you save the polar table file as polar.plr and place it in the Garmin/polars/ folder on the memory card, the chartplotter imports the data automatically after you insert the memory card. If it does not import the data automatically, or if you want to load a different set of data, you can initiate the import manually.

  • Page 85: Setting The Keel Offset

    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.

  • Page 86: Sailboat Autopilot Operation

    Sailboat Autopilot Operation 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 CAUTION When engaged, the autopilot controls only the rudder.

  • Page 87: Engaging Wind Hold

    Engaging Wind Hold Before you can engage wind hold, you must connect a NMEA 2000 wind sensor to the autopilot. Although a NMEA 2000 wind sensor is preferred, you can connect a NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot to use wind hold.

  • Page 88: Enabling The Gybe Inhibitor

    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. 1 From the autopilot screen, select Options > Autopilot Setup > Sailing Setup > Gybe Inhibitor. 2 Select Enabled.

  • Page 89: Sonar Fishfinder

    Sonar Fishfinder When properly connected to a transducer, your compatible chartplotter can be used as a fishfinder. Chartplotter models without an xsv or xs in their names require a Garmin sounder module and transducer to display sonar information. For more information about which transducer is best for your needs, go to garmin.com/transducers.

  • Page 90: Split-Zoom 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.

  • Page 91: Garmin Sidevü Sonar View

    Garmin SideVü Sonar View NOTE: 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.

  • Page 92: Sidevü Scanning Technology

    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. Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen You can measure the distance between two points on the SideVü sonar view. 1 From the SideVü...

  • Page 93: Livevü Down Sonar 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 Sonar Fishfinder...

  • Page 94: Livevü Forward Sonar View

    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 Sonar Fishfinder...

  • Page 95: Realvü 3D Forward Sonar View

    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...

  • Page 96: Realvü 3D Down Sonar View

    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. Color legend Boat Sonar beam Range Fish Bottom...

  • Page 97: Realvü 3D Historical Sonar View

    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...

  • Page 98: Frontvü Sonar View

    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.

  • Page 99: Perspective View

    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...

  • Page 100: Renaming A Sonar Source

    2 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 ™...

  • Page 101: Zooming In A Panoptix Livevü Or Livescope Sonar View

    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.

  • Page 102: Adjusting The Color Intensity

    NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models, sounder modules, and transducers. These settings apply to the following types of transducers. • Traditional • Garmin ClearVü • SideVü These settings do not apply to Panoptix transducers. From a sonar view, select Options > Sonar Setup.

  • Page 103: Setting The Zoom Level On The Sonar Screen

    • To scroll more slowly, select Down. Adjusting the Range You can adjust the range of the depth scale for traditional and Garmin ClearVü sonar views. You can adjust the range of the width scale for the SideVü sonar view.

  • Page 104: Sonar Noise Rejection Settings

    Depth Line: Shows a quick-reference depth line. Edge: Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help define the hardness or softness of the signal. View Selection: Sets the direction of the Garmin SideVü sonar view. Fish Symbols: Sets how the sonar interprets suspended targets.

  • Page 105: Sonar Alarms

    When targets are difficult to see , echo stretch makes the target returns more pronounced and easier to see on the screen. If the echo stretch value is too high, the targets blend together. If the value is too low the targets are small and more difficult to see.

  • Page 106: Advanced Sonar Settings

    • From a Traditional sonar view, select Options > Sonar Setup > Installation. • From a Garmin ClearVü sonar view, select Options > ClearVü Setup > Installation. • From a Garmin SideVü sonar view, select Options > SideVü Setup > Installation.

  • Page 107: Sonar Frequencies

    Sonar Frequencies NOTE: The frequencies available depend on the transducers being used. 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.

  • Page 108: Turning On The A-Scope

    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.

  • Page 109: Livevü Forward And Frontvü Sonar Settings

    LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Settings From the LiveVü Forward or FrontVü sonar view, select Options. 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.

  • Page 110: Setting The Frontvü Depth Alarm

    Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm WARNING FrontVü sonar and the FrontVü depth alarm are tools for situational awareness only, and may not prevent groundings in all circumstances. As vessel speeds approach and exceed 8 knots, your ability to effectively respond to the information provided by the sonar and/or alarm decreases. It is your responsibility to remain aware of your surroundings while underway and to operate your vessel in a safe and prudent manner.

  • Page 111: Realvü Appearance Settings

    RealVü Appearance Settings From a RealVü sonar view, select Options > 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.

  • Page 112: Setting The Bow Offset

    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...

  • Page 113: Livescope And Perspective Sonar Settings

    LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Settings From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select Options. 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.

  • Page 114: Livescope And Perspective Appearance Settings

    LiveScope and Perspective Appearance Settings From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select Options > 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.

  • Page 115: Radar

    Vessel Radar Overlay When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar, you can use overlay radar information on the Navigation chart or on the Fishing chart. Data appears on the radar overlay based on the most recently used radar mode and all settings configurations applied to the radar overlay are also applied to the last-used radar mode.

  • Page 116: Radar Overlay And Chart Data Alignment

    Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment When using the Radar overlay, the chartplotter aligns radar data with chart data based on the boat heading, which is based by default on data from a magnetic heading sensor connected using a NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 network.

  • Page 117: Adjusting The Radar Range

    Adjusting the Radar Range 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 118: Defining A Circular Guard Zone

    Defining a Circular Guard Zone Before you can define the boundaries of the guard zone, you must enable a guard zone (Enabling a Guard Zone, page 103). You can define a circular guard zone that completely surrounds your boat. 1 From a radar screen, select Options > Radar Options > Guard Zone > 2 Select Circle.

  • Page 119: Marpa Targeting Symbols

    MARPA Targeting Symbols Acquiring a target. Concentric, dashed green rings radiate from the target while the radar is locking onto it. Target has been acquired. A solid green ring indicates the location of a target that the radar has locked onto. A dashed green line attached to the circle indicates the projected course over ground or the GPS heading of the target.

  • Page 120: Showing Ais Vessels On The Radar Screen

    Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and active transponder signals from other vessels. You can configure how other vessels appear on the Radar screen. If any setting (except the AIS display range) is configured for one radar mode, the setting is applied to every other radar mode.

  • Page 121: Echo Trails

    Echo Trails The echo trails feature enables you to track the movement of vessels on the radar display. As a vessel moves, you can see a faint trail of the vessel's wake. You can change the length of time the trail is displayed. NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the settings configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the radar overlay.

  • Page 122: Adjusting Gain On The Radar Screen Manually

    Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually For optimal radar performance, you can manually adjust the gain. NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay. 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Options >...

  • Page 123: Radar Filter Settings

    Radar Filter Settings Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen You can adjust the appearance of clutter caused by choppy sea conditions. The sea clutter setting affects the appearance of nearby clutter and targets more than it affects the appearance of distant clutter and targets. A higher sea clutter setting reduces the appearance of clutter caused by nearby waves, but it can also reduce or eliminate the appearance of nearby targets.

  • Page 124: Radar Options Menu

    Radar Options Menu From a radar screen, select Options > Radar Options. MotionScope™: Uses the Doppler effect to detect and highlight moving targets to help you avoid potential collisions, find flocks of birds, and track weather formations (MotionScope Doppler Radar Technology, page 103).

  • Page 125: Radar Installation Settings

    Radar Installation Settings Front of Boat: Compensates for the physical location of the radar when it is not on the boat axis (Measuring and Setting the Front-of-Boat Offset, page 111). Antenna Configuration: Sets the radar antenna size and sets the position in which the radar stops (Setting a Custom Park Position, page 111).

  • Page 126: Autopilot

    The system also allows manual steering and several modes of automatic-steering functions and patterns. When the 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.

  • Page 127: Autopilot Screen

    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 (available when a rudder sensor is connected) Step turn to port (to adjust the intended heading by amount shown) Step turn to starboard (to adjust the intended heading by amount shown) Adjusting the Step Steering Increment 1 From the autopilot screen, select Options >...

  • Page 128: Enabling The Shadow Drive™ Feature

    Enabling the Shadow Drive Feature ™ WARNING If the Shadow Drive feature is disabled, steering the boat manually will not disengage the autopilot system. You must use the helm control or connected chartplotter to disengage the autopilot system. NOTE: The Shadow Drive feature is not available on all autopilot models. If the Shadow Drive feature has been disabled, you must enable it again before you can steer the boat manually to disengage the autopilot system.

  • Page 129: Adjusting The Heading Using The Helm

    Adjusting the Heading Using the Helm NOTE: You must enable the Shadow Drive feature before you can adjust the heading using the helm while the autopilot is engaged . With the autopilot engaged, manually steer the boat using the helm. Shadow Drive and at the top of the heading screen appear in yellow, and you have full steering control using the helm.

  • Page 130: Following The Williamson Turn Pattern

    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.

  • Page 131: Enabling The Autopilot Controls On A Garmin Watch

    2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions Before you can set the autopilot button actions, you must install and configure a compatible Garmin autopilot. You can select up to three autopilot actions for your Garmin watch to perform.

  • Page 132: Updating The Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software

    You can update the Reactor autopilot remote control software using the chartplotter. 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer. 2 Go to garmin.com/software/autopilot_remote_control, and select Software. 3 Select Download. 4 Read and agree to the terms.

  • Page 133: Yamaha Autopilot Screen

    Yamaha Autopilot Screen Actual heading Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward) Yamaha Autopilot Settings From a Yamaha engine screen, select Options > Autopilot Setting. Pattern Set: Allows you to select an autopilot pattern. Direction: Sets a port or starboard direction for the pattern. Spacing: Sets the spacing for the pattern.

  • Page 134: Yamaha Autopilot Overlay Bar

    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.

  • Page 135: Adding The Trolling Motor Controls To Screens

    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. 1 Open a screen from which you would like to control the trolling motor. 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 136: Trolling Motor Settings

    Trolling Motor Settings From the trolling motor bar, select Calibrate: Calibrates the trolling motor compass (Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass, page 122) and sets the trolling motor bow offset (Setting the Bow Offset, page 123). 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.

  • Page 137: Setting The Bow Offset

    • The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. If you have a Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF radio connected to your chartplotter, these features are also enabled. • The chartplotter allows you to quickly set up and send individual routine call details to your Garmin VHF radio.

  • Page 138: Viewing The Dsc List

    Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter When your chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible radio and you mark an SOS or man-overboard location, the radio shows the Distress Call page so you can quickly initiate a distress call.

  • Page 139: Viewing A Position Report

    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.

  • Page 140: Selecting A Dsc Channel

    5 Select Send. The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio. 6 On your Garmin VHF radio, complete the call. Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target 1 From a chart or 3D chart view, select an AIS target.

  • Page 141: Viewing The Gauges

    Viewing the Gauges 1 Select Vessel. 2 Select a gauge, such as Vessel. 3 Select to view a different gauge page, if applicable. Engine Alert Icons If an icon lights up on the gauges page, it indicates an issue with the motor. Low oil level or oil pressure alert Temperature alert Battery voltage alert...

  • Page 142: Customizing The Gauges

    Customizing the Gauges You can add a gauge page, change the layout of the gauge page, change how the gauges are displayed, and change the data in each gauge. 1 Open a gauge page. 2 Select Options > Edit Gauge Pages. 3 If necessary, select a gauge view or gauge to edit.

  • Page 143: Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms

    Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms 1 From the engine gauges screen, select Options > Installation > Status Alarms > Custom. 2 Select one or more engine gauge alarms to turn on or off. Yamaha Engine Gauges Select Vessel > YAMAHA to view the Yamaha engine gauges. This screen varies based on the engine network and throttle controller.

  • Page 144: Engine Condition Icons

    Data fields Hold to replace the data. Current time Hold to view trip data. Select to toggle the autopilot bar on and off (Helm Master EX). ® Select to set the joystick button for Set Point functions (Helm Master). Tank level information Hold a tank to view detailed tank level sensor information.

  • Page 145: Engine Alert Icons

    Engine Alert Icons Red icons indicate engine abnormalities. NOTICE Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected. Low cooling water pressure. Low oil pressure. Stop the engine. Check the engine oil level, and add more oil if necessary. NOTICE Do not continue to run the engine if this indicator is on.

  • Page 146: Configuring The Tank Level Sensors

    Helm Master EX system equipped with an autopilot or joystick. GPS is not available on the Helm Master system. Autopilot Setting: Configures the Yamaha autopilot settings. Available on the Helm Master EX system equipped with an autopilot. For Garmin autopilot information, see (Autopilot, page 112).

  • Page 147: Mercury Engine Gauges

    Mercury Engine Gauges ® NOTE: This feature is available only when connected to the Mercury SmartCraft Connect gateway. The available data varies based on the engine network and may include RPM, engine hours, coolant pressure, oil pressure, and other data. Select Vessel >...

  • Page 148: Setting The Fuel Alarm

    Setting the Fuel Alarm CAUTION The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible (Sounds and Display Settings, page 175). Failure to set audible alarms could lead to injury or property damage. Before you can set a fuel level alarm, you must connect a compatible fuel flow sensor to the chartplotter. You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify.

  • Page 149: Configuring The Heading Source Of The Wind Gauge

    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). 1 From the wind gauge, select Options >...

  • Page 150: Setting The Graph Range And Time Scales

    Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales You can indicate the amount of time and the range of sensor data that appears in the depth, wind, and water temperature graphs. 1 From a graph, select Graph Setup. 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 151: Receiving Messages

    Preset or check-in messages are predefined messages that you prepare for specific contacts using the Garmin Messenger app or on your account at explore.garmin.com. You cannot customize the text of check-in ™ messages, only the contacts who will receive it.

  • Page 152: Sending A Custom Message

    NOTE: You can use the default vessel image or use a custom image of your vessel. You should save the custom image to the /Garmin folder on the memory card. You can also adjust the view and placement of the image.

  • Page 153: Naming A Switch

    You can provide a custom name to be used instead of the default name for each switch. 1 From a Garmin chartplotter connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Boat Switch device, select Settings > My Vessel > Switching > NMEA Standard.

  • Page 154: Using The Bilge Pump Switches

    Using the Bilge Pump Switches You can manually operate connected bilge pumps by using switches 12 and 13 on the Garmin chartplotter. 1 From a Garmin chartplotter connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Boat Switch device, select Vessel > Switching.

  • Page 155: Setting Up The Power-Pole Anchor

    Hold to extend the anchor manually Release to stop the anchor Select to open the menu Select to enable the advanced boat control feature NOTE: This option is available only when connected to a compatible Garmin trolling motor PORT Port side anchor control buttons STBD...

  • Page 156: Power-Pole Advanced Boat Control

    Power-Pole Advanced Boat Control When the chartplotter is connected to a compatible Garmin trolling motor and a compatible Power-Pole anchor system, you can enable advanced boat control functions that use both the Power-Pole anchors and the trolling motor. NOTE: You must enable Anchor Lock on the trolling motor before you can enable advanced boat control.

  • Page 157: Adding The Mercury Troll Control Overlay

    Adding the Mercury Troll Control Overlay When connected to a compatible Mercury engine, you can set and adjust the target speed using the Mercury Troll overlay on the chartplotter. 1 From the page where you want to add the overlay, select Options > Edit Overlays. TIP: You can also select Toolbars from the menu bar to quickly change the overlays.

  • Page 158: Mercury Cruise Control Overlay

    Mercury Cruise Control Overlay Select to decrease the target speed Target speed Select to increase the target speed Actual speed Enable Select to engage the cruise control Disable Select to disengage the cruise control Mercury Engine Details WARNING You are responsible for the maintenance of the engines on your vessel. Failure to properly maintain the engines could result in an accident causing property damage, serious personal injury, or death.

  • Page 159: Mercury Engine Overlay

    Mercury Engine Overlay You can use the Mercury Engine Overlay to view engine data (Adding the Mercury Engine Overlay, page 144). NOTE: Due to space constraints on the overlay, some items may not appear if the vessel has multiple engines. Port engine RPM Starboard engine RPM Total available fuel Fuel usage...

  • Page 160: Optimus Overlay Bar Overview

    Optimus Overlay Bar Overview To use the overlay bar, you must connect your Optimus system to your chartplotter and add the overlay bar to the necessary screens (Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar, page 145). Control mode Optimus control buttons Rudder Standby button You must press a mode button on the overlay bar to engage or disengage the mode.

  • Page 161: Tide, Current, And Celestial Information

    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.

  • Page 162: Viewing Almanac Information From The Navigation Chart

    ™ control the networked stereos and groups using the chartplotter. As long as you have one of the networked Fusion stereos connected to the NMEA 2000 network or the Garmin Marine Network, the chartplotter should automatically detect the stereos. • If you have a compatible third-party stereo connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you may be able to control the stereo using the chartplotter.

  • Page 163: Opening The Media Player

    Opening the Media Player Before you can open the media player, you must connect a compatible device to the chartplotter. Select Vessel > Media. TIP: To quickly add the media overlay to a page, select Toolbars > Media > Add. Media Player Icons NOTE: Not all devices have these icons.

  • Page 164: Adjusting The Audio Level

    Adjusting the Audio Level You can use the equalizer to adjust the audio levels on a connected media device. NOTE: If the media system has multiple zones, adjusting the audio level tone controls affects the home zone only. You can change the home zone to adjust the audio levels in other zones (Selecting the Home Zone, page 151).

  • Page 165: Selecting The Home Zone

    Selecting the Home Zone If you have multiple stereos connected to the chartplotter, or have a stereo or stereos with multiple speaker zones connected to the chartplotter, you must designate one speaker zone on one stereo as the home zone. The playback and volume controls on the media screen adjust only the stereo or zone set as the home zone.

  • Page 166: Editing A Group

    Editing a Group 1 From the media screen, select Options > Groups. 2 Select the name of an existing group. 3 Select the stereos you want to add to or remove from the group. 4 Select Done. Group Synchronization By default, groups you create are not maintained when you turn off stereos in the group. If you turn off a single stereo added to the group, it leaves the group.

  • Page 167: Setting A Song To Repeat

    Setting a Song to Repeat 1 From the media screen while a song is playing, select an option. • Select Options > Repeat. • Select Options > Browse > Repeat. 2 If necessary, select Single. NOTE: Not all media devices and sources support the Single option for the Repeat control. Setting All Songs to Repeat NOTE: Not all media devices and sources support the All option for the Repeat control.

  • Page 168: Presets

    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 the proper DAB equipment and set to the correct tuner region.

  • Page 169: Selecting A Dab Station From A Category

    Selecting a DAB Station from a Category 1 From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Categories. 2 Select a category from the list. 3 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.

  • Page 170: Customizing The Channel Guide

    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. •...

  • Page 171: Changing A Parental Passcode On A Siriusxm Radio

    Updating the Media Player Software You can update the software on compatible connected stereos and accessories. See the stereo Owner's Manual at support.garmin.com for instructions on updating the software. Audio Return Channel The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) enables you to play the audio from the chartplotter over the stereo system speakers and play HDMI audio on the chartplotter using only one HDMI cable.

  • Page 172: Siriusxm Weather

    You acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the weather information and all decisions taken with respect to navigating in weather. Garmin will not be responsible for any consequences of using SiriusXM weather information.

  • Page 173: Storm Cell And Lightning Information

    Storm Cell and Lightning Information Storm cell are represented by the icon on the weather precipitation chart. They indicate both the present position of a storm and the projected path of that storm in the immediate future. Red cones appear with a storm cell icon, and the widest part of each cone points in the direction of the projected path of the storm cell.

  • Page 174: Weather Fronts And Pressure Centers

    Weather Fronts and Pressure Centers Weather fronts appear as lines that indicate the leading edge of an air mass. Front Symbol Description Cold front Warm front Stationary front Occluded front Trough Pressure-center symbols often appear near weather fronts. Pressure-Center Description Symbol Indicates a low-pressure center, which is a region of relatively lower pressure.

  • Page 175: Viewing Fish Mapping Data

    Viewing Fish Mapping Data NOTE: This feature requires a GXM 54 antenna and a SiriusXM Fish Mapping service subscription. ™ The Fish Mapping weather chart shows information that can help you locate fish species. 1 Select Charts > Fish Mapping. 2 If necessary, select Options >...

  • Page 176: Viewing Sea Temperature Information

    Viewing Sea Temperature Information The Sea Temperature weather chart shows the present water temperature and present surface pressure conditions. Select Charts > Sea Temperature. Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data Surface-pressure information appears as pressure isobars and pressure centers. Isobars connect points of equal pressure.

  • Page 177: Viewing Local Weather Information Near A Buoy

    Protected HDMI content, HDCP, cannot be shared across the Garmin network to GPSMAP 8000 series or older charplotters. HDCP content can be shared by a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter only to other GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotters connected to the Garmin BlueNet network.

  • Page 178: Networked Video Devices

    Garmin BlueNet technology. You can connect multiple supported video cameras to the Garmin network. You can select and view up to four video sources at once. When the cameras are connected, the network detects them automatically and displays them in the source list.

  • Page 179: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Some cameras provide additional options to control the camera view. NOTE: Not all options are available on all camera models and chartplotter models. Refer to the camera manual for a list of available features. You may need to update the camera software to use this feature. From the infrared video screen, select Options.

  • Page 180: Video Camera Movement Control

    Video Camera Movement Control NOTICE Do not aim the camera at the sun or extremely bright objects. Damage to the lens may occur. Always use the chartplotter controls or buttons to pan and tilt the camera. Do not manually move the camera unit.

  • Page 181: Camera Tracking

    In addition to the sensors and cameras needed to support Compass Lock and Vessel Lock, you must connect these additional devices to the Garmin Marine Network to support AIS and MARPA tracking: • To track targets using AIS, you must connect a compatible AIS receiver.

  • Page 182: Using Vessel Lock

    In some jurisdictions it could be considered an invasion of privacy rights to take or publicly display photographs or videos of people without their permission. It is your responsibility to know and comply with privacy laws and rights within the applicable jurisdiction(s). NOTE: Garmin VIRB Action Cameras are discontinued. Go to support.garmin.com for support for existing cameras.

  • Page 183: Connecting A Virb Action Camera

    Connecting a VIRB Action Camera You connect a VIRB action camera to the chartplotter using the camera settings. If you are connecting a VIRB 360 camera, connect through the VIRB app (Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Camera, page 168). 1 Set up the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi network (Setting Up the Wi‑Fi Network, page 29).

  • Page 184: Deleting A Virb Video

    Deleting a VIRB Video You can delete a video or image from the VIRB action camera. 1 Open the VIRB video or image to delete. 2 Select Options > Delete File. Starting a VIRB Video Slideshow You can view a slideshow of the videos and images on the VIRB action camera. 1 From the VIRB®...

  • Page 185: Adding The Virb Action Camera Controls To Other Screens

    GPSMAP 8000 series chartplotter and the USB DRD port on a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter can supply up to 2.5 W to power a media player stick. The USB port on a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter can supply up to 4.5 W to power a media player stick...

  • Page 186: Controlling Hdmi Audio

    1 With the camera within an unobstructed 76 m (250 ft.) of the chartplotter, quickly press three times. 2 On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Garmin Camera > Start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Viewing Video...

  • Page 187: Surround View Camera System

    Surround View Camera System WARNING Do not solely rely on this system for vessel docking and operation purposes. Objects displayed by the cameras may be closer than they appear. This system is only intended to enhance situational awareness when used properly. If used improperly, you could become distracted by the display.

  • Page 188: Viewing A Camera Feed Full Screen

    Viewing a Camera Feed Full Screen You can switch to a full-screen view any of the live camera feeds. NOTE: You can also view each of the cameras in the Surround View Camera System in the Video screen. 1 From the Surround View screen, select the camera you want to view full screen. 2 Select The camera switches to a full-screen view, and you can zoom and pan using the controls.

  • Page 189: Device Configuration

    Device Configuration System Settings Select Settings > System. Sounds and Display: Adjusts the display settings and the audio settings (if available). Satellite Positioning: Provides information about the GPS satellites and settings. System Information: Provides information about the devices on the network and the software version. Station Information: Adjusts the setup of the station.

  • Page 190: Satellite Positioning (Gps) Settings

    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.

  • Page 191: Preferences Settings

    Preferences Settings Select Settings > Preferences. Units: Sets units of measure. Language: Sets the on-screen text language. Navigation: Sets navigation preferences. Filters: Smooths out the values shown in the data fields, which can decrease the noise or show longer term trends.

  • Page 192: Auto Guidance Path Configurations

    Clearance settings, the section of the Auto Guidance path appears as a solid orange line or a red striped line in Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts and appears as a magenta and gray striped line in previous versions. When your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message appears (Route Color Coding, page 53).

  • Page 193: Adjusting The Distance From Shore

    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.

  • Page 194: Communications Settings

    • To support the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data for most AIS receivers, select NMEA High Speed. • To support the input or output of Garmin proprietary data for interfacing with Garmin software, select Garmin. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to configure additional input or output ports.

  • Page 195: Nmea 2000 Settings

    Garmin Marine Network devices to Garmin BlueNet devices to share data with one another when the network is structured properly. For more information, see garmin.com/manuals/bluenet. You can view all of the devices connected to the Garmin BlueNet network and add or change a custom name for each device.

  • Page 196: Navigation Alarms

    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. WARNING The anchor drag alarm is a tool for situational awareness only and may not prevent groundings or collisions in all circumstances.

  • Page 197: System Alarms

    System Alarms Select Settings > Alarms > System. Clock Sets an alarm clock. Unit 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. Sonar Alarms WARNING The sonar alarms feature is a tool for situational awareness only and may not prevent grounding in all...

  • Page 198: My Vessel Settings

    My Vessel Settings NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or hardware. Select Settings > My Vessel. Transducers: Shows all transducers on the network, allows you to change transducers, and allows you to view diagnostic information (Selecting the Transducer Type, page 85).

  • Page 199: Setting The Keel Offset

    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.

  • Page 200: Setting The Water Temperature Offset

    4 If the message appears again, stop the boat, and ensure the speed-sensor wheel is not stuck. 5 If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. 6 If you continue to get the message, contact Garmin product support. Device Configuration...

  • Page 201: Other Vessels Settings

    Settings that are Synced on the Garmin Marine Network Garmin ECHOMAP ™ and GPSMAP chartplotters sync certain settings when connected to the Garmin Marine Network. The following settings are synced, if applicable, to the device. Alarm Settings (also syncs alarm acknowledgment): •...

  • Page 202: Restoring The Original Chartplotter Factory Settings

    • 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.

  • Page 203: Copying User Data From A Memory Card

    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. 1 Insert a memory card into a card slot.

  • Page 204: Updating Built-In Maps With A Memory Card And Garmin Express

    (Memory Cards, page 10). 2 Open the Garmin Express application. If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed on your computer, you can download it from garmin.com/express. 3 If necessary, register your device (Registering Your Device Using the Garmin Express App, page 192).

  • Page 205: Appendix

    Control the chartplotter with Garmin Helm 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.

  • Page 206: Registering Your Device Using The Garmin Express App

    The Garmin Express application searches the memory card for the device information. 12 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.

  • Page 207: Updating Your Charts Using The Garmin Express App

    You can use the ActiveCaptain mobile app to update the device software (Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App, page 28). 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 194).

  • Page 208: Loading The New Software On A Memory Card Using Garmin Express

    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 memory card, formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8 GB or larger memory card with speed class 10 is recommended.

  • Page 209: Nmea 0183 With Audio Cable Pinout

    HDMI IN port. To control the computer, you must connect the computer to the USB port. The Garmin HDMI accessory cable (010-12390-20) is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use an active HDMI cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables.

  • Page 210: Touchscreen Controls For A Connected Computer (8700 Model)

    You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables. The Garmin OTG Adapter Cable (010-12390-11) is 1.8 m (6 ft) 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 USB repeater extension cable only.

  • Page 211: Controlling A Computer With The Chartplotter

    Computer's HDMI OUT port Chartplotter's HDMI IN port Garmin HDMI Cable Chartplotter's HDMI OUT port Monitor's HDMI IN port Garmin OTG Adapter Cable Monitor's USB port Chartplotter's USB HOST port Garmin USB Cable Chartplotter's USB OTG port Computer's USB HOST port...

  • Page 212: Viewing Images On A Memory Card

    1 Remove the memory card from the chartplotter, and insert it into a card reader that is attached to a computer. 2 From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on the memory card. 3 Copy the image file from the card and paste it to any location on the computer.

  • Page 213: My Device Will Not Turn On Or Keeps Turning Off

    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. 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.

  • Page 214: Specifications

    Wi‑Fi and ANT ® technologies Wireless frequency and protocols 2.4 GHz @ 12.3 dBm nominal HTML integration Compatible with OneHelm ™ integration 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. Appendix...

  • Page 215: Gpsmap 8X12 Specifications

    Wi‑Fi and ANT technologies Wireless frequency and protocols 2.4 GHz @ 12.3 dBm nominal HTML integration Compatible with OneHelm integration 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. Appendix...

  • Page 216: Gpsmap 8X16 Specifications

    Wi‑Fi and ANT technologies Wireless frequency and protocols 2.4 GHz @ 12.3 dBm nominal HTML integration Compatible with OneHelm integration 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. Appendix...

  • Page 217: Gpsmap 8X17 Specifications

    Wi‑Fi, ANT, and Bluetooth technologies Wireless frequency and protocols 2.4 GHz @ 17.21 dBm max. HTML integration Compatible with OneHelm integration 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. Appendix...

  • Page 218: Gpsmap 8X22 Specifications

    Wi‑Fi, ANT, and Bluetooth technologies Wireless frequency and protocols 2.4 GHz @ 17.21 dBm max. HTML integration Compatible with OneHelm integration 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. Appendix...

  • Page 219: Gpsmap 8X24 Specifications

    Wi‑Fi, ANT, and Bluetooth technologies Wireless frequency and protocols 2.4 GHz @ 17.21 dBm max. HTML integration Compatible with OneHelm integration 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. Appendix...

  • Page 220: Gpsmap 9X19 Specifications

    Material Polycarbonate plastic and die-cast aluminum IEC 60529 IPX7 Water rating 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. Fuse 15 A Input voltage From 10 to 35 Vdc Max.

  • Page 221: Gpsmap 9X22 Specifications

    Material Polycarbonate plastic and die-cast aluminum IEC 60529 IPX7 Water rating 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. Fuse 15 A Input voltage From 10 to 35 Vdc Max.

  • Page 222: Gpsmap 9X24 Specifications

    Material Polycarbonate plastic and die-cast aluminum IEC 60529 IPX7 Water rating 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. Fuse 15 A Input voltage From 10 to 35 Vdc Max.

  • Page 223: Gpsmap 9X27 Specifications

    Material Polycarbonate plastic and die-cast aluminum IEC 60529 IPX7 Water rating 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. Fuse 15 A Input voltage From 10 to 35 Vdc Max.

  • Page 224: Gpsmap 8700 Specifications

    Garmin ClearVü and SideVü CHIRP: 500 W Sonar depth 5,000 ft. at 1 kW 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. Dependent upon the transducer. Dependent upon the transducer rating and depth.

  • Page 225: Nmea 2000 Pgn Information

    NMEA 2000 PGN Information Transmit and Receive Description 059392 ISO acknowledgment 059904 ISO request 060160 ISO transport protocol: Data transfer 060416 ISO transport protocol: Connection management 060928 ISO address claimed 065240 Commanded address 126208 Request group function 126996 Product information 126998 Configuration information 127237...
  • Page 226 Description 130312 Temperature (obsolete) Transmit Description 126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group function 126984 Alert response 127497 Trip parameters: Engine Receive Description 065030 Generator average basic AC quantities (GAAC) 126983 Alert 126985 Alert text 126987 Alert threshold 126988 Alert value 126992 System time 127251...
  • Page 227 Description 129798 AIS SAR aircraft position report 129799 Radio frequency/mode/power 129802 AIS safety-related broadcast message 129808 DSC call Information 129809 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part A 129810 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part B 130313 Humidity 130314 Actual pressure...

  • Page 228: J1939 Information

    J1939 Information The chartplotter can receive J1939 sentences. The chartplotter cannot transmit over the J1939 network. Description Engine percent load at current speed 61443 Engine speed 61444 Engine manifold exhaust gas temperature - right manifold 65031 2433 Engine manifold exhaust gas temperature - left manifold 65031 2434 Engine auxiliary coolant...

  • Page 229: Installing The Garmin Express App On A Nmea 0183 Information

    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...
  • Page 230 Receive Sentence Description Depth Depth below transducer Water temperature Water speed and heading Waypoint location Digital selective calling information Expanded digital selective calling Heading, deviation, and variation Heading, magnetic Wind direction and speed Meteorological composite Wind speed and angle AIS VHF data-link message You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from www.nmea.org.
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