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Garmin GPSMAP 9 3 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 GPSMAP OWNER'S MANUAL ® 12x3, 9x3, 7x3...
  • Page 2 © 2021 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......16 Accessing the Manuals from the Chartplotter Voice Commands..17 Web............6 GRID Remote Control......21 Garmin Support Center......6 Pairing the GRID Device with the Memory Cards......... 7 Chartplotter from the Chartplotter... 21 Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP Pairing the GRID Device with the 7x3/9x3/12x3)........
  • Page 4 Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm..........38 Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch............. 27 AIS Aids to Navigation...... 39 Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix™ AIS Distress Signals...... 40 Device............ 28 Turning Off AIS Reception....40 Chart Menu..........41 Charts and 3D Chart Views.....
  • Page 5 Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Finding and Navigating a Saved Community with Garmin Connect..48 Route..........56 Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Browsing for and Navigating Parallel Contours Maps with the Garmin to a Saved Route....... 56 Quickdraw Community Using Initiating a Search Pattern....57 Garmin Connect......
  • Page 6 Sail Racing..........64 RealVü 3D Down Sonar View.... 79 Starting Line Guidance...... 64 RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View..80 Setting the Starting Line....64 Garmin FrontVü Sonar View..... 81 Using the Starting Line LiveScope Sonar View......81 Guidance........65 Perspective View........82 Starting the Race Timer....
  • Page 7 Setting the LiveVü and Garmin Removing MARPA Targets FrontVü Transducer Transmit Automatically........102 Angle..........92 Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Setting the Garmin FrontVü Depth Object..........103 Alarm..........93 Removing a MARPA Tag from a LiveVü and Garmin FrontVü...
  • Page 8 Adjusting the Autopilot Response..113 Viewing a Position Report....122 Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Navigating to a Tracked Vessel..122 Garmin Watch........114 Creating a Waypoint at the Position of Customizing the Autopilot Button a Tracked Vessel......122 Actions..........114...
  • Page 9 Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Yamaha Engine Gauges..... 127 Page............. 136 Engine Condition Icons....128 Garmin Boat Switch™......136 Engine Alert Icons......128 Configuring the Garmin Boat Switch Setting Up the Gauges....129 Device..........136 Configuring the Number of Configuring a Switch as Engines.........129 Momentary........
  • Page 10 Mercury Engine Details....... 144 Muting the Media Volume....152 Adding the Mercury Engine Automatic Volume Adjustment Based Overlay..........144 on Speed.......... 152 Mercury Engine Overlay....145 Enabling Automatic Volume Adjustment Based on Speed..152 Enabling the Mercury Engine Sport Exhaust Setting....... 145 Stereo Zones and Groups....
  • Page 11 Viewing Sea Conditions...... 163 Using Compass Lock...... 169 Surface Winds......... 163 Using Vessel Lock......170 Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave Garmin VIRB® Action Cameras..170 Direction........... 163 Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Camera..........170 Information for Another Time Period..........
  • Page 12 Device Configuration....176 Calibrating a Water-Speed Device.. 186 System Settings........176 Other Vessels Settings....... 187 Sounds and Display Settings..176 Settings that are Synced on the Garmin Marine Network........187 Audio Settings......176 Restoring the Original Chartplotter Satellite Positioning (GPS) Factory Settings........
  • Page 13 Appendix........191 ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express... 191 Garmin Express App......191 Installing the Garmin Express App on a Computer......... 191 Registering Your Device Using the Garmin Express App....... 192 Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin Express App....... 193 Software Updates......193...

  • 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. Device Overview Touchscreen...

  • Page 16: Gpsmap 7X3 And Gpsmap 9X3 Connector View

    12-pin transducer (Not available on all models) Micro-USB for compatible Garmin card reader NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 ® network 2 microSD memory card slots, 32 GB max. Only compatible Garmin card readers recommended. Third-party card readers are not guaranteed to be fully compatible. Introduction...

  • Page 17: Gpsmap 12X3 Connector View

    • 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. Only compatible Garmin card readers recommended. Third-party card readers are not guaranteed to be fully compatible. Introduction...

  • Page 18: On-Screen Buttons

    On-Screen Buttons These on-screen buttons may be displayed on some screens and functions. Some buttons are accessible only in a combination page or SmartMode layout or when accessories, such as a radar, are connected. ™ Introduction...
  • Page 19 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 20: Locking And Unlocking The Touchscreen

    3 Select Open. 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/GPSMAP7x3-9x3-12x3.

  • Page 21: Memory Cards

    If the device loses satellite signals, a flashing question mark appears over the boat position indicator ( ) on the chart. For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS. For help acquiring satellite signals, see device will not acquire GPS signals, page 195.

  • Page 22: 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 > System > Satellite Positioning > Source. 2 Select the source for GPS data. Customizing the Chartplotter Home Screen The home screen is an overlay that provides access to all of the features in the chartplotter.

  • Page 23: Pinning A Feature Button

    When multiple displays are installed on the Garmin BlueNet network or 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 24: Menu Bar

    Menu Bar The menu bar along the bottom of the screen provides access to many functions of the chartplotter, the options menu, and the home screen. Engages and disengages the autopilot Creates a waypoint at your location Opens a menu to access navigation features Shows certain active function such as radar Opens the home screen TIP: Use the arrows to scroll through the Pinned features.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Backlight

    You can set up recovery questions and answers as prompts in case you forget the 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 >...

  • Page 26: Customizing Pages

    Customizing Pages Customizing the Startup Screen You can personalize the image that is displayed when the chartplotter is turning on. For the best fit, the image should be 50 MB or less and conform to the recommended dimensions (Recommended Startup Image Dimensions, page 12).

  • Page 27: Creating A New Combination Page

    Creating a New Combination Page You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs. 1 Select Combo > Add Combo. 2 Select a window. 3 Select a function for the window. 4 Repeat these steps for each window of the page. 5 Hold a window to rearrange it.

  • Page 28: Customizing The Layout Of A Smartmode Or Combination Page

    Customizing the Layout of a SmartMode or Combination Page You can customize the layout and data shown in the combination pages and SmartMode layouts. When you change the layout of a page in a display you are interacting with, the change appears only on that display, except for the SmartMode name and symbol.

  • Page 29: Presets

    Garmin voice ™ control device. Voice Control After installing the Garmin Voice Control USB module (010-13194-00), you can use your voice to control the chartplotter using a compatible headset. Changing the Voice Control Language 1 From the home screen, select >...

  • Page 30: Pairing A Wireless Headset With A Garmin Chartplotter

    Pairing a Wireless Headset with a Garmin Chartplotter 1 On the chartplotter, select > Communications > Wireless Devices > Headsets. 2 Select Search for Devices. 3 Enable pairing mode on your headset according to the manufacturer's instructions. The name of your headset appears on the chartplotter after it is detected.

  • Page 31: 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 32 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 33 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 34 Sonar Functions Voice Command Function Show Traditional Sonar Opens the traditional sonar screen Show Clear View Opens the Garmin ClearVü sonar screen ™ Show Side View Opens the Garmin SideVü sonar screen ™ Show Live Scope Opens the LiveScope screen ™...

  • Page 35: Grid Remote Control

    Before you can pair the GRID 20 device with the chartplotter to make the data connection, you must supply power using batteries, the included power cable, or a 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 >...

  • Page 36: Activecaptain And Garmin Bluenet Considerations

    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 37: 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 38: 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 23).

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 41). 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: Chart Menu

    Other Vessels: Adjusts how other vessels are shown (Other Vessels Layer Settings, page 43). Water: Shows and hides depth items (Water Layer Settings, page 43). Quickdraw Contours: Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw Contours data (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings, page 49). Weather: Shows and hides weather-related items (Weather Layer Settings, page 44).

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 105). Sea Clutter: Adjusts the sea clutter (Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically, page 105).

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 Where To > Services > Search by Name. 2 Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Editing A Saved Waypoint

    Editing a Saved Waypoint 1 Select Where To > 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 55). 1 Select Where To > Routes & Auto Guidance. 2 Select a route.

  • Page 71: 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 Where To > Routes & Auto Guidance > New > Route Using SAR Pattern. 2 Select a pattern: •...

  • Page 72: Creating And Saving An Auto Guidance Path

    Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path 1 Select Where To > Routes & Auto Guidance > New > Auto Guidance. 2 Select a starting point, and select Next. 3 Select a destination, and select Next. 4 Select an option: •...

  • Page 73: 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 50).

  • Page 74: 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 75: Setting The Color Of The Active Track

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

  • Page 76: Retracing The Active Track

    Retracing the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track. 1 Select Where To > 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 77: Creating A Boundary

    Creating a Boundary 1 Select Where To > Boundaries > New. 2 Select a boundary shape. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Converting a Route to a Boundary 1 Select Where To > Routes & Auto Guidance. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Review >...

  • Page 78: Deleting A Boundary

    Deleting a Boundary 1 Select Where To > Boundaries. 2 Select a boundary. 3 Select Review > Edit Boundary > Delete. Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, and Boundaries Select Where To > 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 79: 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 64). 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: Garmin Frontvü Sonar View

    The ability to effectively avoid forward collisions with Garmin FrontVü sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots. To see the Garmin FrontVü sonar view, you must install and connect a compatible transducer, such as a PS21 transducer. You may need to update the transducer software.

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: Adjusting The Color Intensity

    NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: Sonar Alarms

    (Setting the Garmin FrontVü Depth Alarm, page 93). This alarm is available only with Panoptix Garmin FrontVü transducers. Water Temp.: Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature.

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106: Livevü Forward And Garmin Frontvü Sonar Settings

    You can change the transducer transmit angle to aim the transducer at a particular area of interest. For example, you might aim the transducer to follow a bait ball or focus on a tree as you pass it. 1 From a LiveVü or Garmin FrontVü sonar view, select Options > Transmit Angle. 2 Select an option.

  • Page 107: Setting The Garmin Frontvü Depth Alarm

    3 Enter the depth at which the alarm is triggered, and select Done. On the Garmin FrontVü screen, a depth line shows the depth at which the alarm is set. The line is green when you are in a safe depth. The line turns yellow when you are going faster than the forward range gives you time to react (10 seconds).

  • Page 108: Realvü Appearance Settings

    Bow Offset: Sets the distance between the bow and the forward view Panoptix transducer installation location. This allows you to view the forward distance from the bow instead of the transducer location. This applies to Panoptix transducers in the Garmin FrontVü, LiveVü Forward, and RealVü 3D Forward sonar views.

  • Page 109: Setting The Bow Offset

    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 Garmin FrontVü, LiveVü Forward, and RealVü 3D Forward sonar views.

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: 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 114: 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 115: Enabling A Guard Zone

    Enabling a Guard Zone You can enable a guard zone to alert you when anything comes within a specified area around your boat. WARNING This feature is intended to enhance situational awareness and may not prevent collisions in all circumstances. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel an for remaining aware of obstacles or hazards in or around the water.

  • Page 116: Marpa

    MARPA WARNING This feature is intended to enhance situational awareness and may not prevent collisions in all circumstances. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel and for remaining aware of obstacles or hazards in or around the water. Failure to do so could result in an accident causing property damage, serious personal injury, or death.

  • Page 117: Assigning A Marpa Tag To An Object

    Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object Before you can use MARPA, you must have a heading sensor connected and an active GPS signal. The heading sensor must provide the NMEA 2000 parameter group number (PGN) 127250 or the NMEA 0183 HDM or HDG output sentence.

  • Page 118: Measuring The Range And Bearing To A Target Object

    Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object Before you can adjust the VRM and the EBL, you must show them on the Radar screen (Showing and Adjusting the VRM and the EBL, page 103). 1 From a Radar screen, select the target location. 2 Select Measure.

  • Page 119: Radar Gain

    Radar Gain Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically The automatic gain setting for each radar mode is optimized for that mode, and may differ from the automatic gain setting used for another mode. 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.

  • Page 120: 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 121: 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 100).

  • Page 122: 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 108). Antenna Configuration: Sets the radar antenna size and sets the position in which the radar stops (Setting a Custom Park Position, page 108).

  • Page 123: 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 124: Autopilot Screen

    Autopilot Screen Actual heading (when in standby mode) Intended heading (when engaged) Actual heading Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward) Step turn to port (to adjust the intended heading by amount shown) Step turn to starboard (to adjust the intended heading by amount shown) Rudder position indicator (available when a rudder sensor is connected) Adjusting the Step Steering Increment 1 From the autopilot screen, select Options >...

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 127: 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 128: 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 129: Changing The Functions Of The Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Action Keys

    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 130: 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 131: 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 132: 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 133: Trolling Motor Settings

    Trolling Motor Settings From the trolling motor bar, select Calibrate: Calibrates the trolling motor compass (Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass, page 119) and sets the trolling motor bow offset (Setting the Bow Offset, page 120). 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 134: 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 135: 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 136: Position Tracking

    Position Tracking You can connect a VHF radio to the same NMEA 2000 network as the chartplotter to send position reports and track vessels that send position reports. The vessel must send the correct PGN data (PGN 129808; DSC Call Information) to use this feature.

  • Page 137: Deleting A Position-Report Call

    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 138: 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 139: 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 Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge 1 Open a gauge page.

  • Page 140: Selecting The Number Of Engines Shown In Gauges

    Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges You can show information for up to four engines. 1 From the engine gauges screen, select Options > Installation > Engine Selection > Num. Engines. 2 Select an option: • Select the number of engines. •...

  • Page 141: Yamaha Engine Gauges

    Yamaha Engine Gauges Select Vessel > YAMAHA to view the Yamaha engine gauges. This screen varies based on the engine network and throttle controller. 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).

  • Page 142: Engine Condition Icons

    Engine Condition Icons Orange icons indicate engine conditions. Yamaha security system is on. Engines are under synchronization control. Engines are warming up. 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.

  • Page 143: Setting Up The Gauges

    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 109).

  • Page 144: Mercury Engine Gauges

    Reset: Resets the engine and gateway data. 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.

  • Page 145: 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 176). 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 146: 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 147: 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 Select a graph in a Combo page, and select 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 148: 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 149: Sending A Quick Message

    Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used. When a compatible inReach device is paired to the chartplotter, you can contact the Garmin Response center to request help.

  • Page 150: Communicating With The Garmin Response Team During An Sos Call

    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 151: Configuring A Switch As Momentary

    All latching and momentary channels on the Garmin Boat Switch device must be configured in the chartplotter software as momentary switches for proper operation. 1 From a Garmin chartplotter connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Boat Switch device, select >...

  • Page 152: Configuring The Navigation Light Option

    If you do not intend to connect navigation and anchor lights to the device, you can configure channels 1 and 2 to operate independently as normal latching switches. 1 From a Garmin chartplotter connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Boat Switch device, select Vessel > Switching.

  • Page 153: 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 154: Power-Pole Overlay

    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 155: 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 156: Enabling The Mercury Helm

    Engine battery status. CHARGE priority setting. You can select an icon to quickly adjust the priority between the engine and the auxiliary batteries. The color of the bar indicates the battery-charging status. When a battery is being charged, the bar near that battery appears green. When a battery is not receiving a charge, the bar near that battery appears gray.

  • 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: Mercury Active Trim Overlay

    Mercury Active Trim Overlay When enabled, you can manually adjust the trim. When enabled, you can change between Mercury active trim preset profiles. Active trim system status. Enable or Disable Select to turn the active trim system on or off. Dometic Optimus Features...

  • Page 161: 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 146). 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 162: Tide, Current, And Celestial Information

    Tide, Current, and Celestial Information Tide and Current Overlays Tide station overlay bar. Current station overlay bar. Name of the selected tide or current station. Select to change to a different tide or current station. Tide or current station graph. Present time, indicated on the tide or current station graph as a white line.

  • Page 163: Tide Station 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. Failure to heed this warning could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death. You can view information about a tide station for a specific date and time, including the tide height, and when the next high and low tides will occur.

  • Page 164: Messages And Warnings

    Messages and Warnings You can open a menu to view important messages and warnings, and to access other communications such as DSC. Select During an active warning, an indicator ( ) replaces the icon on the menu bar ( ). This color-coded icon conveys the nature of the warning, and if you have more than one message to review, it prioritizes the highest- severity warning.

  • Page 165: 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 166: Selecting The Media Device And Source

    Selecting the Media Device and Source You can select the media source connected to the stereo. When you have multiple stereo or media devices connected on a network, you can select the device from which you want to play music. NOTE: You can play media only from sources that are connected to the stereo.

  • Page 167: Stereo Zones And Groups

    Stereo Zones and Groups NOTE: The Zones button appears only for stereos that support multiple speaker zones. NOTE: The Groups option appears only when you have multiple Fusion stereos connected to one another using Fusion PartyBus networking. If a connected stereo is set up to support multiple speaker zones, you can control the audio of the zones individually from the media screen on the chartplotter.

  • Page 168: Creating A Group

    Creating a Group If you have multiple Fusion stereos connected to each other using Fusion PartyBus networking, you can create stereo groups and control the networked stereos and groups using the chartplotter. One stereo must be connected to the chartplotter through the NMEA 2000 network. See the installation instructions and owner's manual provided with your compatible Fusion stereo for full information about how to install and configure a Fusion PartyBus network.

  • Page 169: 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 the button with the source name, such as USB. 2 Browse for, and select an item to play. Enabling Alphabetical Search You can enable the alphabetical search feature to find a song or album in a large list.

  • Page 170: Changing The Radio Station

    Changing the Radio Station 1 From the media screen, select an applicable source, such as FM. 2 Select to tune to a station. Changing the Tuning Mode You can change how you select a station for some media types, such as FM or AM radio. NOTE: Not all tuning modes are available for all media sources.

  • Page 171: Scanning For Dab Stations

    Scanning for DAB Stations 1 Select the DAB source. 2 Select Scan to scan for available DAB stations. When scanning is complete, the first available station in the first ensemble found begins playing. NOTE: After the first scan is complete, you can select Scan again to re-scan for DAB stations. When the re-scan is complete, the system starts playing the first station in the ensemble you were listening to when you started the re-scan.

  • Page 172: Locating A Siriusxm Radio Id

    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 173: Setting Parental Controls On Siriusxm Radio Channels

    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. Configuring a Stereo from the Chartplotter You can configure various features of a compatible connected stereo using the chartplotter.

  • Page 174: 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 175: 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 176: 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 177: 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 178: 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 179: Viewing Local Weather Information Near A Buoy

    Before you can view video, you must connect to a compatible source. Compatible sources include video devices connected to the ports on the chartplotter and supported network (IP-based) video cameras and thermal cameras connected to the Garmin network. Select Vessel > Video.

  • Page 180: 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 181: 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 182: 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 183: 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 184: 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 185: 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 170). 1 Set up the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi network (Setting Up the Wi‑Fi Network, page 26).

  • Page 186: 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 187: Adding The Virb Action Camera Controls To Other Screens

    The Garmin GPSMAP HDMI accessory cable 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 188: Garmin Chartplotter

    1 With the camera within an unobstructed 76 m (250 ft.) of the chartplotter, quickly press three times. 2 On the chartplotter, select > Communications > Wireless Devices > Garmin Camera > Start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Surround View Camera System WARNING Do not solely rely on this system for vessel docking and operation purposes.

  • Page 189: Changing A Camera

    Changing a Camera You can change which camera shows a live feed on the Surround View screen. 1 From the Surround View screen, touch the camera feed you want to change. 2 Touch , and touch the camera you want to view. Viewing a Camera Feed Full Screen You can switch to a full-screen view any of the live camera feeds.

  • Page 190: Setting The Camera To Mirrored Stern View

    Setting the Camera to Mirrored Stern View You can set the camera to display a mirrored stern view that displays the camera view as you would view it in a mirror, such as a rearview mirror. A mirrored stern view is useful when docking the vessel. From the surround view camera screen, select Options >...

  • Page 191: 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 192: Viewing E-Label Regulatory And Compliance Information

    Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. Not available on all models. 1 Select 2 Select System.

  • Page 193: 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 50).

  • Page 194: 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 195: 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 196: 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 197: Setting The Anchor Drag Alarm

    (Setting the Garmin FrontVü Depth Alarm, page 93). This alarm is available only with Panoptix Garmin FrontVü transducers. Water Temp.: Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature.

  • Page 198: Setting Weather Alarms

    Setting Weather Alarms Before you can set weather alarms, you must have a compatible chartplotter connected to a weather device, such as a GXM device, and have a valid weather subscription. 1 Select > Alarms > Weather. 2 Turn on alarms for specific weather events. Setting the Fuel Alarm CAUTION The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible...

  • 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 7). 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 25). 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: 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 210: 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 211: Specifications

    50,000 points, 50 saved tracks Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 18.3 dBm max. Memory card 2 microSD card slots; 32 GB max. card size 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 212: Gpsmap 9X3 Specifications

    50,000 points, 50 saved tracks Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 18.3 dBm max. Memory card 2 microSD card slots; 32 GB max. card size 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 213: Gpsmap 12X3 Specifications

    50,000 points, 50 saved tracks Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 18.3 dBm max. Memory card 2 microSD card slots; 32 GB max. card size 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 214: Sonar Models Specifications

    Traditional: 50/200, 77/200, 83/200 kHz Single Channel CHIRP: from 40 to 250 kHz Garmin ClearVü CHIRP: 260/455/800 kHz Sonar frequencies Ultra High-Definition Garmin ClearVü: 0.8 Mhz (800 kHz), CHIRP range: 760 to 880 kHz Ultra High-Definition SideVü: 1.2  MHz (1,200 kHz), CHIRP range: 1,060 to 1,170 kHz CHIRP: 1000 W...

  • Page 215: 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 216 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 127233...
  • Page 217 Description 129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data 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 130067 Route and waypoint service: Route, waypoint name and position 130313...

  • Page 218: 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 219 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 Routes AIS VHF data-link message You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from www.nmea.org.

  • Page 220: 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 222 January 2024 GUID-3E67C80C-0812-4EEC-BC60-699751B9CF6F v4...

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