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  • Page 1 ECHOMAP ™ 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

    Mapping a Body of Water Using the Updating Software with the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature.. 28 ActiveCaptain App........ 12 Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain..12 Contours Map........28 Garmin Quickdraw Community.... 29 Charts and 3D Chart Views..... 13 Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart..
  • Page 4 Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Community with Garmin Connect..29 Path............ 38 Garmin Quickdraw Contours Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path..38 Settings..........31 Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress..... 39 Navigation with a Chartplotter..31 Setting a Timed Arrival......
  • Page 5 Split-Zoom Sonar View..... 49 Settings..........71 Flasher View.......... 50 RealVü Appearance Settings.... 71 Flasher Page Shortcuts..... 51 LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Garmin ClearVü Sonar View....52 Settings..........72 Garmin SideVü™ Sonar View....53 Panoptix Transducer Installation SideVü Scanning Technology... 54 Settings..........73 Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen..........
  • Page 6 Force® Trolling Motor Control..78 Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges..........85 Connecting to a Trolling Motor.... 78 Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Alarms..........85 Screens..........79 Setting the Fuel Alarm......85 Trolling Motor Control Bar....79 Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Trolling Motor Settings......
  • Page 7 DAB Playback........97 Setting the DAB Tuner Region..98 Sharing and Managing User Data.. 108 Scanning for DAB Stations....98 Connecting to a Garmin Device to Share Changing DAB Stations..... 98 User Data..........109 DAB Presets........98 User Data Sharing Cable Wiring SiriusXM Satellite Radio.......
  • Page 8 Card............111 Clearing Saved Data......111 Appendix........112 ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express... 112 Garmin Express App......112 Installing the Garmin Express App on a Computer......... 112 Registering Your Device Using the Garmin Express App....... 113 Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin Express App....... 114 Software Updates......114...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. ECHOMAP UHD 60 Front View Power key Automatic backlight sensor Keys microSD ® memory card slot NOTICE Each time you place the device in the cradle, you should make sure the device is firmly secured in the cradle, the cables are fully pushed into the device and cradle, and the locking bracket is snapped firmly closed.

  • Page 10: Device Keys

    Device Keys Turns on and off the device when held. Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar transmission when quickly pressed and released. Scrolls through the brightness levels when pressed repeatedly. Zooms out of a chart or view. Zooms in to a chart or view.

  • Page 11: Echomap Uhd 70/90 Front View

    ECHOMAP UHD 70/90 Front View Power key Automatic backlight sensor Touchscreen Shortcut keys microSD memory card slot Device Keys Turns on and off the device when held. Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar transmission when quickly pressed and released.

  • Page 12: Echomap Uhd 70/90 Connector View

    NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network SONAR 12-pin transducer PANOPTIX Panoptix LiveScope sonar or Garmin ® Marine Network for sharing sonar, charts, and user data ™ ™ NOTICE To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused connectors with weather caps.

  • Page 13: Accessing The Manuals From The Web

    Accessing the Manuals from the Web You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of manuals from the Garmin website. The owner's manual includes instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory information. 1 Go to garmin.com/manuals/ECHOMAPUHD. 2 Select the Owner's Manual.

  • Page 14: Selecting The Gps Source

    Selecting the GPS Source You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have more than one GPS source. 1 Select Settings > System > Satellite Positioning > Source. 2 Select the source for GPS data. Customizing the Chartplotter Customizing the Home Screen You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.

  • Page 15: Creating A New Combination Page With The Echomap Uhd 60

    Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP UHD 60 You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs. 1 Select Combos > Customize > Add. 2 Select a layout. 3 Select an area. 4 Select a function for the area. 5 Repeat these steps for each area of the page.

  • Page 16: 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 Menu > Edit Overlays. •...

  • Page 17: Changing The Background Image

    ActiveCaptain App WARNING This feature allows users to submit information. Garmin makes no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information submitted by users. Any use or reliance on the information submitted by users is at your own risk.

  • Page 18: Getting Started With The Activecaptain App

    5 From the application store on your mobile device, install and open the ActiveCaptain app. 6 Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the ECHOMAP UHD device. 7 From your mobile device settings, open the Wi‑Fi connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using ® the name and password you entered.

  • Page 19: 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 ECHOMAP UHD device can receive notifications, you must connect it to your mobile device and enable the Smart Notifications feature.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Charts And 3D Chart Views

    Charts and 3D Chart Views The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the map data and accessories used. NOTE: 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in some areas. You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting Charts. Navigation Chart: Shows navigation data available on your pre-loaded maps and from supplemental maps, if available.

  • Page 22: Panning The Chart With The Keys

    Panning the Chart with the Keys You can move the chart to view an area other than your present location. 1 From the chart, use the arrow keys. 2 Select Back to stop panning and return the screen to your present location. NOTE: To pan from a combination screen, select Select Position.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Heading Line And Angle Markers

    Heading Line and Angle Markers The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel. Angle markers indicate relative position from the heading or course over ground, which are helpful for casting or finding reference points.

  • Page 25: Premium Charts

    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 26: Showing Satellite Imagery On The Navigation Chart

    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 27: 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 23). 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: Chart Menu

    (Other Vessels Layer Settings, page 25). Water: Shows and hides depth items (Water Layer Settings, page 25). Quickdraw Contours: Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw Contours data (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings, page 31). Chart Layer Settings From a chart, select Menu > Layers > Chart.
  • Page 32 My Vessel Layer Settings From a chart, select Menu > Layers > My Vessel. Heading Line: Shows and adjusts the heading line, which is a line drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel (Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers, page 16).
  • Page 33 User Data Layer Settings You can show user data, such as waypoints, boundaries, and tracks, on the charts. From a chart, select Menu > Layers > User Data. Waypoints: Shows waypoints on the chart and opens the list of waypoints. Boundaries: Shows boundaries on the chart and opens the list of boundaries.

  • Page 34: Fish Eye 3D Settings

    Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets. Supported Maps To help you have a safe and enjoyable time on the water, Garmin devices only support official maps produced by Garmin or an approved third party producer. You can purchase maps from Garmin. If you purchase maps from a seller other than Garmin, investigate the seller before purchasing.

  • Page 35: Detailed Charts

    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.

  • Page 36: Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping

    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 37: Garmin Quickdraw Community

    Garmin Quickdraw Community The Garmin Quickdraw Community is a free, public, online community that enables you to download maps other users have created. You can share your Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps with others. If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the ActiveCaptain app to access the Garmin Quickdraw...
  • Page 38 Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect You can share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that you have created with others in the Garmin Quickdraw Community. When you share a contour map, only the contour map is shared. Your waypoints are not shared.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 Nav Info > Search by Name. 2 Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination.

  • Page 42: Waypoints

    Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or where you have been. You can add details about the location, such as name, elevation, and depth. Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint From any screen, select Mark.

  • Page 43: Moving A Saved Waypoint

    Moving a Saved Waypoint 1 Select Nav Info > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select Review > Edit > Position. 4 Indicate a new location for the waypoint: • To move the waypoint using coordinates, select Enter Coordinates, enter the new coordinates, and select Done or Cancel.

  • Page 44: Routes

    Routes A route is a path from one location to one or more destinations. Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present Location You can create and immediately navigate a route on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. This method does not save the route.

  • Page 45: Browsing For And Navigating A Saved Route

    Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of them, you must create and save at least one route. 1 Select Nav Info > Routes. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Navigate To.

  • Page 46: Auto Guidance

    Auto Guidance WARNING The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings, and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may be in your path. All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed.

  • Page 47: Canceling An Auto Guidance Calculation In Progress

    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 32).

  • Page 48: Tracks

    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 49: Saving The Active Track

    Saving the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track. 1 Select Nav Info > Tracks > Save Active Track. 2 Select an option: • Select the time the active track began. • Select Entire Log. 3 Select Save.

  • Page 50: Retracing The Active Track

    Retracing the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track. 1 Select Nav 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.

  • Page 51: Converting A Route To A Boundary

    Converting a Route to a Boundary 1 Select Nav Info > Routes. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Review > Edit Route > Save as Boundary. Converting a Track to a Boundary 1 Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks. 2 Select a track.

  • Page 52: Sail Racing

    Sail Racing You can use the device to increase the likelihood that your boat will cross the start line of a race exactly when the race begins. When you synchronize the race timer with the official race countdown timer, you are alerted at one-minute intervals as the race start approaches.

  • Page 53: Laylines Settings

    Laylines Settings To use the laylines features, you must connect a wind sensor to the chartplotter. When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type, page 8), you can display laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be very helpful when racing. From the Navigation chart, select Menu >...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Wind Hold

    Wind Hold You can set the autopilot to maintain a specific bearing relative to the current wind angle. Your device must be connected to a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 compatible wind sensor to perform a wind hold or a wind-based tack or gybe.

  • Page 56: Heading Line And Angle Markers

    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 Menu > Autopilot Setup > Sailing Setup > Gybe Inhibitor. 2 Select Enabled.

  • Page 57: Sonar Fishfinder

    When properly connected to a compatible transducer, your chartplotter can be used as a fishfinder. For more information about which transducer is best for your needs, go to garmin.com/transducers. Different sonar views can help you view the fish in the area. The sonar views available vary depending on the type of transducer and sounder module connected to the chartplotter.

  • Page 58: Flasher View

    Flasher View The flasher shows sonar information on a circular depth scale, indicating what is beneath your boat. It is organized as a ring that starts at the top and progresses clockwise. Depth is indicated by the scale inside the ring.

  • Page 59: Flasher Page Shortcuts

    Flasher Page Shortcuts On touchscreen devices, you can interact with the flasher and a-scopes. Drag up and down to move the zoom area. Select to adjust the range. Select to adjust the frequency. Select to adjust the gain. Select to adjust the beam width. Drag the zoom window to move the zoom area on the left A-scope.

  • Page 60: Garmin Clearvü Sonar View

    NOTE: To receive Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar, you need a compatible transducer. For information about compatible transducers, go to garmin.com/transducers. Garmin ClearVü high-frequency sonar provides a detailed picture of the fishing environment around the boat in a detailed representation of structures the boat is passing over.

  • Page 61: Garmin Sidevü™ Sonar View

    Sonar View ™ Not all models provide built-in Garmin SideVü sonar support. If your model does not provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a compatible sounder module and compatible SideVü transducer. If your model does provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a compatible SideVü transducer.

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: Perspective View

    To see this sonar view, you must install a compatible LiveScope transducer on compatible a perspective mode mount. Selecting the Transducer Type This chartplotter is compatible with a range of accessory transducers, including the Garmin ClearVü ™ transducers, which are available at garmin.com/transducers.

  • Page 70: Calibrating The Compass

    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 71: Viewing Sonar History

    2 Select Back to exit. 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 72: Adjusting The Color Intensity

    • To increase or decrease the color intensity manually, select Up or Down. • To use the default setting, select Default. Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Sonar Setup NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models and transducers.

  • Page 73: Setting The Scroll Speed

    • 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. Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps the bottom within the lower or outer third of the sonar screen, and can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or moderate terrain changes.

  • Page 74: Sonar Appearance Settings

    Sonar Appearance Settings From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Appearance. Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme. A-Scope: Displays a vertical flasher along the right side of the screen that shows instantaneously the range to targets along a scale. Edge: Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help define the hardness or softness of the signal.

  • Page 75: Advanced Sonar Settings

    Advanced Sonar Settings NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all views and transducers. From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Advanced. Interference: Adjusts the sensitivity to reduce the effects of interference from nearby sources of noise. The lowest interference setting that achieves the desired improvement should be used to remove interference from the screen.

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 78: Livevü Forward And Frontvü Sonar Settings

    LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Settings From the LiveVü Forward or FrontVü sonar view, select Menu. Gain: Controls the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar screen. If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the screen, you can lower the gain to remove lower intensity returns and noise.

  • Page 79: Livevü And Frontvü Appearance Settings

    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 80: Livescope And Perspective Sonar Settings

    LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Settings From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select Menu. Gain: Controls the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar screen. If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the screen, you can lower the gain to remove lower intensity returns and noise.

  • Page 81: Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings

    LiveScope and Perspective Appearance Settings From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Appearance. Color Scheme: Sets the color palette. Color Gain: Adjusts the contrast of colors shown on the screen. You can select a higher color gain value to see minor variances in targets with large color changes. You can select a lower color gain value to see more similar colors in the same situation.

  • Page 82: Autopilot

    The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your boat to maintain a constant heading (heading hold). The system also allows manual steering and several modes of automatic-steering functions and patterns. When the chartplotter is connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot system, you can engage and control the autopilot from the chartplotter.

  • Page 83: 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 (This functionality is available only when a rudder sensor is connected.) Adjusting the Step Steering Increment 1 From the autopilot screen, select Menu >...

  • Page 84: Selecting The Preferred Heading Source

    Selecting the Preferred Heading Source NOTICE For best results, use the autopilot CCU internal compass for the heading source. Using a third-party GPS compass can cause the data to be delivered erratically and may result in excessive delays. The autopilot needs timely information, and therefore cannot often use third-party GPS compass data for GPS location or speed.

  • Page 85: Steering Patterns

    You can wirelessly connect a Reactor autopilot remote control to the chartplotter to control the compatible Reactor autopilot system. For more information about using the remote, see the Reactor autopilot remote control instructions at garmin .com Autopilot...

  • Page 86: Pairing A Reactor Autopilot Remote Control With A Chartplotter

    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 87: 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 88: Trolling Motor Settings

    Trolling Motor Settings From the trolling motor bar, select Calibrate: Calibrates the trolling motor compass (Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass, page 80) and sets the trolling motor bow offset (Setting the Bow Offset, page 81). 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 89: Setting The Bow Offset

    Setting the Bow Offset Based on the installation angle, the trolling motor may not align with the center line of your boat. For the best results, you should set the bow offset. 1 Adjust the angle of the trolling motor so it aligns with the center line of your boat , pointing straight forward.

  • Page 90: Incoming Distress Calls

    Incoming Distress Calls If your compatible chartplotter and VHF radio are connected using NMEA 0183, your chartplotter alerts you when your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call. If position information was sent with the distress call, that information is also available and recorded with the call. designates a distress call in the DSC list and marks the position of the vessel on the Navigation chart at the time of the DSC distress call.

  • Page 91: Editing Information In 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 92: Making An Individual Routine Call To An Ais Target

    4 Select Send. The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio. 5 On your Garmin VHF radio, complete the call. Gauges and Graphs The gauges and graphs provide various information about the engine and environment. To view the information, a compatible transducer or sensor must be connected to the network.

  • Page 93: Engine Alert Icons

    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 Check engine alert Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges You can show information for up to four engines.

  • Page 94: Setting The Fuel Capacity Of The Vessel

    Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel 1 Select Settings > My Vessel > Fuel Capacity. 2 Enter the combined total capacity of the fuel tanks. Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel You can synchronize the fuel levels in the chartplotter with the actual fuel in the vessel when you add fuel to your vessel.

  • Page 95: Customizing The Close-Hauled Wind Gauge

    Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge You can specify the range of the close-hauled wind gauge for both the upwind scale and the downwind scale. 1 From the wind gauge, select Menu > Compass Gauge > Set Gauge Type > Close Hauled Gauge. 2 Select an option: •...
  • Page 96 Engine voltage or Mercury Steering Angle Boat status Boat speed Fuel Transmission gear Engine speed Trim tabs Engine trim TIP: To view additional engine details, select Menu > Engine Data. The Mercury Steering Angle may appear on the display, depending on the engine model and configuration, and its location on the display may vary. Gauges and Graphs...

  • Page 97: Controlling Third-Party Equipment Installed On Your Boat

    Controlling Third-Party Equipment Installed on Your Boat Power-Pole Anchor System ® WARNING Do not engage the Power-Pole Anchor System while underway. Doing so could cause result in an accident causing property damage, serious personal injury, or death. If a compatible Power-Pole anchor system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the chartplotter to control the Power-Pole anchor.

  • Page 98: Power-Pole Overlay

    Power-Pole Overlay Before you can control the Power-Pole anchor with the chartplotter, you must enable the overlay (Enabling the Power-Pole Anchor Overlay, page 89) and set the Power-Pole installation mode . The layout of the overlay varies based on the installation mode. Refer to your Power-Pole documentation for more information.

  • Page 99: 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 Menu > Edit Overlays. 2 Select Top Bar or Bottom Bar.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Mercury Engine Overlay

    For example, you can control the interior lights and navigation lights on the vessel. You can also monitor live well circuits. For more information about purchasing and configuring a digital switching system, contact your Garmin dealer. Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page You can add and customize digital switching pages on the chartplotter.

  • Page 102: 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 103: Media Player

    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.

  • Page 104: Playing Music

    Playing Music Browsing for Music You can browse for music in some media sources. 1 From the media screen and an applicable source, select Browse. 2 Select an option. Enabling Alphabetical Search You can enable the alphabetical search feature to find a song or album in a large list. From the media screen, select Menu >...

  • Page 105: Radio

    Radio To listen to AM or FM radio, you must have a suitable marine AM/FM antenna properly connected to the stereo and be within range of a broadcasting station. You cannot connect an AM/FM antenna to the remote control. You must connect an AM/FM antenna to the stereo you are controlling with the remote control. For instructions on connecting an AM/FM antenna, see the stereo installation instructions.

  • Page 106: Setting The Dab Tuner Region

    Setting the DAB Tuner Region You must select the region you are in to receive DAB stations properly. 1 From the media screen, select Menu > Installation > Tuner Region. 2 Select the region you are in. Scanning for DAB Stations NOTE: Because DAB signals are broadcast in select countries only, you must set the tuner region to a location where DAB signals are broadcast.

  • Page 107: Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    SiriusXM Satellite Radio When you have a FUSION-Link capable stereo and SiriusXM Connect Tuner installed and connected to the ™ chartplotter, you may have access to SiriusXM satellite radio, depending on your subscription. Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID Before you can activate your SiriusXM subscription, you must have the radio ID of your SiriusXM Connect Tuner. You can locate the SiriusXM Radio ID on the back of the SiriusXM Connect Tuner, on the back of its packaging, or by tuning your chartplotter to channel 0.

  • Page 108: Setting The Device Name

    3 Select Select Position or Done. 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. Device Configuration Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically You can set the chartplotter to turn on automatically when the power is applied.

  • Page 109: System Settings

    System Settings Select Settings > System. Display: Adjusts the backlight brightness and color scheme. Beeper: Turns on and off the tone that sounds for alarms and selections. Satellite Positioning: Provides information about the GPS satellite settings and fix. Auto Power Up: Turns on the device automatically when power is applied (Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically, page 100).

  • Page 110: Viewing System Software Information

    Viewing System Software Information You can view the software version, the basemap version, all supplemental map information (if applicable), and the unit ID number. You may need this information to update the system software or to purchase additional map data information. Select Settings >...

  • Page 111: 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 112: Setting The Water Temperature Offset

    Setting the Water Temperature Offset The temperature offset compensates for the temperature reading from a temperature sensor or temperature- capable transducer. 1 Measure the water temperature using the temperature sensor or temperature-capable transducer that is connected to the network. 2 Measure the water temperature using a different temperature sensor or a thermometer that is known to be accurate.

  • Page 113: Communications Settings

    Serial Port: Sets the input/output format for the serial port to use when connecting the chartplotter to external NMEA devices, computers, or other Garmin devices. The Garmin Data Transfer option is used when connecting to a computer. The NMEA Standard option is used when connecting to a DSC VHF radio. The NMEA High Speed is used when connecting to an AIS VHF radio.

  • Page 114: Wi-Fi Network

    Naming Devices and Sensors on the Network You can name devices and sensors connected to the Garmin Marine Network and the NMEA 2000 network. 1 Select Settings > Communications. 2 Select Marine Network or NMEA 2000 Setup > Device List.

  • Page 115: System Alarms

    System Alarms Select Settings > Alarms > System. Alarm Clock Sets an alarm clock. Device Voltage: Sets an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. GPS Accuracy: Sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the user-defined value. Setting the Fuel Alarm CAUTION The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible...

  • Page 116: Other Vessel 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 117: Connecting To A Garmin Device To Share User Data

    NMEA 0183 devices only. You can connect the ECHOMAP UHD 60 device to a compatible Garmin device to share user data, such as waypoints. If the devices are mounted near each other, you can connect the blue and brown wires. If the devices are mounted too far apart for the wires to reach, you can connect the devices using a User Data Sharing Cable (010-12234-06).

  • Page 118: Selecting A File Type For Third-Party Waypoints And Routes

    2 Select Nav Info > User Data > Data Transfer > File Type. 3 Select GPX. To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file type. Copying User Data from a Memory Card You can transfer user data from a memory card to transfer from other devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto Guidance paths, tracks, and boundaries.

  • Page 119: Backing Up Data To A Computer

    2 Select an option. NOTICE If you select All, all the data you have saved will be removed, except Garmin Quickdraw contours data. If you are connected to another device and User Data Sharing is enabled, data is removed from all connected devices.

  • Page 120: Appendix

    Receive smart notification on the chartplotter 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 121: 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 122: 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 12). 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 115).

  • Page 123: Cleaning The Screen

    Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express You can copy the software update to a memory card using a computer with the Garmin Express app. This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card, formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher.

  • Page 124: Capturing Screenshots

    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. Appendix...

  • Page 125: My Sonar Does Not Work

    Time is set by GPS position and time zone setting. 1 Select Settings > Units > Time Zone. 2 Ensure the device has a GPS fix. Garmin Support Center Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, software updates, and customer support.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    Typical current draw at 12 Vdc (RMS) 0.7 A Max. current draw at 12 Vdc 1.25 A Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 17.2  dBm maximum 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 127: 7-Inch Models

    2.4 GHz @ 18.5 dBm maximum Sonar Models Specifications Specification Measurement Traditional: 50, 77, 83, or 200 kHz Sonar frequencies CHIRP Garmin ClearVü: 260, 455, or 800 kHz CHIRP SideVü: 260, 455, or 800 kHz Sonar transmit power (RMS) 500 W Sonar depth 701 m (2,300 ft.) at 77 kHz Dependent upon the transducer.

  • Page 128: 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 129 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.

  • Page 130: Nmea 2000 Pgn Information

    NMEA 2000 PGN Information Transmit and Receive Description 059392 ISO acknowledgment 059904 ISO request 060928 ISO address claim 126208 NMEA: Command, request, and acknowledge group function 126996 Product information 127250 Vessel heading 128259 Speed: Water referenced 128267 Water depth 129539 GNSS DOPs 129799 Radio frequency, mode, and power...
  • Page 131 Receive Description 127245 Rudder 127250 Vessel heading 127488 Engine parameters: Rapid update 127489 Engine parameters: Dynamic 127493 Transmission parameters: Dynamic 127498 Engine parameters: Static 127505 Fluid level 129038 AIS class A position report 129039 AIS class B position report 129040 AIS class B extended position report 129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data...
  • Page 132 TA-2018/154 TA-2018/209 TA-2018/183 June 2023 GUID-0D15DF1D-FE0A-4101-9423-8240088D45C2 v5...

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