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Garmin GPSMAP 3005C - Marine GPS Receiver Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual GPSMAP 3005C ®...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Installing Your Gpsmap 3005C

    Installing Your GPSMAP 3005C The Using Sonar section provides instructions on using a Garmin GSD 20, GSD To install the GPSMAP 3005C, refer to the GPSMAP 3005C & GPS 17 21 (Serial), or GSD 22 (Ethernet) sounder with your chartplotter.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Proximity Waypoints ..............About This Manual ..............Navigating to a Destination ..........Product Registration ............... Selecting a Map Item Go To Destination........Contact Garmin ................Follow Track and TracBack Navigation ........Software License Agreement ..........TracBack Tips ................Warnings .................
  • Page 5 > ntroductIon Able of ontents 3D Highway Page ..............Map Tab .................. Changing the Highway Perspective Range ........AIS Sub Tab .................. 3D Highway Page Options ............Radar Tab ................Showing or Hiding Map Details ........... Temp (Temperature) Tab ............Sonar Tab ................
  • Page 6 > ntroductIon Able of ontents Radar Page ................Configuring the Radar Page ............Using the Radar Adjustment Menu ..........Map Page Radar Overlay ............Radar Tab ................General Sub Tab................Display Sub Tab ................MARPA Sub Tab................Advanced Sub Tab ................ Appendix ................96 Specifications ................

  • Page 7: Product Registration

    Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. place. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device Contact Garmin (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product.

  • Page 8: Warnings

    Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    > ettIng tArted vervIew ettInG tarted Unit Overview Data card slot Slde the data card door n the drecton of the arrow (to the left) and pull to open t. Seral number tag PAGE QUIT ENTER MARK MENU DATA CNFG FCTN FIND Interface keys...

  • Page 10: Using The Gpsmap 3005C Keypad

    > gPsMAP 3005c K ettIng tArted sIng the eyPAd Using the GPSMAP 3005C Keypad POWER Key RANGE Keys • Press to zoom in or out on the map. • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press to adjust the range of the sonar and radar. •...

  • Page 11: Using Soft Keys

    GPSMAP 3005C functions. As additional select a soft key, press the key directly below it. devices are added to the unit or Garmin Marine Network, an icon for each device appears on the status bar. Soft key optons Status bar Alarm alerts also appear on the status bar.

  • Page 12: Turning On The Gpsmap 3005C

    > gPsMAP 3005c ettIng tArted urnIng on the Turning on the GPSMAP 3005C To turn off the GPSMAP 3005C: Press and hold the POWER key until the unit turns off. Before you turn on the GPSMAP 3005C, make sure the unit and GPS 17 antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the Adjusting the Backlight GPSMAP 3005C &...

  • Page 13: Initializing The Gps Receiver

    > gPs r ettIng tArted nItIAlIzIng the eceIver Initializing the GPS Receiver The sky view shows a bird’s eye view of the location of each satellite relative to the receiver’s last known location. The outer circle represents the horizon (north When you turn on the GPSMAP 3005C, a Warning Page appears, showing unit up), the inner circle 45º...

  • Page 14: Receiver Status And Accuracy

    North Up or Track Up, for the GPS Info sub tab only. being corrected. • Source—set to Garmin when using a Garmin sensor (GPS 17); set to After the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the NMEA when using any other GPS NMEA source.

  • Page 15: Using Simulator Mode

    > ettIng tArted sIng IMulAtor Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are indoors where satellite signals are not available. When the GPSMAP 3005C is in Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. The unit cannot be used for actual navigation.

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    > gPsMAP 3005c AsIc PerAtIon sIng the asIc peratIon Highlighted field Using the GPSMAP 3005C This section explains how to enter and select information with the Feld GPSMAP 3005C. Understanding the Features The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 3005C is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently.

  • Page 17: Using Additional Map Data

    2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters. Press and release the ROCKER to move character by character through the list; press and See your Garmin dealer or visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for more hold the ROCKER to move rapidly through the list.

  • Page 18: Using The Map Pointer

    > gPsMAP 3005c AsIc PerAtIon sIng the As you move the map pointer, the distance and bearing from your current Using the Map Pointer location to the map pointer are shown in the upper-left corner of the map, with Use the map pointer to pan away from your current location and scroll to other the map pointer’s location coordinates.

  • Page 19: Finding An Item

    > AsIc PerAtIon IndIng An Finding an Item To eliminate the pointer and re-center your location on the map: Press QUIT. Press FIND to search for items near your current location, including waypoints, anchorages, cities, marine services, navaids, restricted areas, wrecks, celestial To view additional BlueChart chart notes: information, tides, and currents.

  • Page 20: Creating And Using Waypoints

    ENTER. Enter data, as needed, to narrow your search. NOTE: If you are using an optional Garmin GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22 To find an item from another location on the map: sounder module, the Depth and Water Temp fields fill in automatically.

  • Page 21: Creating Waypoints Using The Map

    > AsIc PerAtIon reAtIng And sIng AyPoInts To create a new waypoint from a map feature: create a new waypoint from a map feature: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer and highlight the map feature you want. 2.

  • Page 22: Creating Waypoints Manually

    > AsIc PerAtIon reAtIng And sIng AyPoInts Creating Waypoints Manually You can manually enter position coordinates to create a waypoint using the Points You can tab on the Main Menu. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific enter locaton latitude/longitude position from a chart or other source.

  • Page 23: Reviewing And Editing Waypoints

    > AsIc PerAtIon evIewIng And dItIng AyPoInts Reviewing and Editing Waypoints To change the waypoint name: 1. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER. After you create a waypoint, you can modify, review, rename, move, or delete it 2. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER. using the Review Waypoint Page.

  • Page 24: Moving A Waypoint

    > AsIc PerAtIon evIewIng And dItIng AyPoInts To access the map window on the Review Waypoint Page: 2. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to the new location. The distance and bearing from the waypoint’s current location appears in the upper-left 1.

  • Page 25: User Waypoints

    > AsIc PerAtIon evIewIng And dItIng AyPoInts To access the Points tab from the Main Menu: To scroll through and review the waypoint list: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu. 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then highlight the User sub tab.

  • Page 26: Proximity Waypoints

    > AsIc PerAtIon evIewIng And dItIng AyPoInts only alerts for one of the overlap points, use caution when navigating in these 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the symbol of the waypoints you want to delete, and press ENTER. areas. If you enter a red proximity circle overlap, you are alerted only to the closest proximity waypoint.

  • Page 27: Navigating To A Destination

    > AsIc PerAtIon AvIgAtIng to A estInAtIon Navigating to a Destination To Go To a point: 1. Press NAV. Using the NAV key, the GPSMAP 3005C provides four ways to navigate to a 2. Highlight Go To Point, and press ENTER. The Find From Current Position destination: Go To Point, Follow Track, TracBack, and Follow Route.

  • Page 28: Follow Track And Tracback Navigation

    > AsIc PerAtIon AvIgAtIng to A estInAtIon TracBack allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory, which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way. TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route and activating an inverted route.
  • Page 29 > AsIc PerAtIon AvIgAtIng to A estInAtIon Saving a Track Log You must save a track log before you can use the Follow Track feature. You can Default track name Total store up to 15 track logs from certain times and dates. number of Total To save a track log:...

  • Page 30: Tracback Tips

    > (Mob) AsIc PerAtIon oArd Man OverBoard (MOB) To stop TracBack navigation: 1. Press NAV. Use the Man OverBoard function to simultaneously mark and set a course to a 2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. location for quick response to emergency situations. TracBack Tips To initiate the MOB function: When a TracBack is active, the GPSMAP 3005C takes the track log stored in...

  • Page 31: Creating And Using Routes

    > AsIc PerAtIon reAtIng And sIng outes Creating and Using Routes You can create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1–50), with up to 300 points each. Creating a New Route Using the Route tab on the Main Menu, you can create a new route in one of two ways.

  • Page 32: Navigating A Saved Route

    > AsIc PerAtIon reAtIng And sIng outes Route List with Information To stop navigating a route: 9. Repeat steps 5–8 until all route points are entered. Press QUIT to return Press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation on the Navigation menu, and press to the Route Page. ENTER.

  • Page 33: Creating A Quick Nav Route

    > AsIc PerAtIon reAtIng And sIng outes Creating a Quick NAV Route Deleting a Route Use the Create QUICK soft key to create a quick route that you can begin Use the Route tab on the Main Menu to delete an individual route or delete all navigating immediately.
  • Page 34 > AsIc PerAtIon reAtIng And sIng outes Edtng Route field Review Waypoint Page 3. Use the ROCKER to change the route name, and press ENTER when finished. 3. Press the Rmv From Rt soft key to remove the point from the route, press the Move Wpt soft key to move the waypoint, press the Delete soft key to To review individual route points on the map: permanently delete the waypoint from the unit, or press the Next soft key...
  • Page 35 > AsIc PerAtIon reAtIng And sIng outes Route leg to change To remove a point from a route: 1. On the Routes tab, highlight the route you want to edit, and press ENTER. 3. Press the Add soft key. The color of the selected route leg changes to The map window opens showing the selected route.

  • Page 36: Planning Routes

    > AsIc PerAtIon reAtIng And sIng outes 3. Press QUIT to return to the Route List. To change the data column (Plan Route feature): 1. On the Route list, highlight the adjustment button to the right of the Course column header, and press ENTER. The middle title is highlighted. Plannng features 4.

  • Page 37: M Ain P Ages

    When the unit is turned on, the Map Page appears. As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3005C or Garmin Marine Network, additional main pages, functions, or adjustments may appear automatically. For specific information about additional main page operations, refer to the documentation that comes with the optional hardware.

  • Page 38: Configuring Main

    ENTER. Only functions with a check mark in the check box to the main pages. As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3005C or Garmin left of the name appear on the main page. The main page to which you Marine Network, additional function choices might appear automatically.
  • Page 39 > Ages onfIgurIng Ages 3. Press up on the ROCKER to display larger text with fewer data fields; press down on the ROCKER to display smaller text with more data fields. A preview of the data fields appears in the preview window. As you adjust the data field size, the configurable data fields automatically appear in the Digital 1 and Digital 2 lists.

  • Page 40: Using Function Windows

    As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3005C or time you press FCTN, the highlight moves in a clockwise motion (when three or Garmin Marine Network, adjustment menu choices may appear automatically. more function windows are shown).

  • Page 41: Viewing A Main Page In Full-Screen Mode

    > Ages Map Page Viewing a Main Page in Full-Screen Mode Use the DATA key to view the main page in full-screen mode, without functions, The Map Page provides comprehensive electronic cartography, plotting, and the status bar, or digital data fields. Press DATA again to return to the previous navigational data.

  • Page 42: Using The Map Pointer

    > Ages Use the RANGE Up and RANGE Down keys and the ROCKER to select zoom Geographc name Navad ranges and move the map pointer. Two basic map operating modes, Position mode and Pointer mode, determine what cartography (map data) is shown on the Map Page.

  • Page 43: Selecting Map Ranges

    NOTE: The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar to the range. the other. NOTE: The GPSMAP 3005C is not compatible with Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision mapping data. GPSMAP 3005C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Map Page Options

    Page (or Map function window) using the ADJ key and soft key options. The available options are: Measure (Distance), hide (Show) Detail, and Setup. As you add optional hardware to your GPSMAP 3005C or Garmin Marine Network, additional adjustment menu choices may appear automatically You can customize the Map Page to show other functions and different sizes or types of Digital Data fields.
  • Page 45 > Ages To hide (show) map details: Changing Map Setup Features Press the Show Detail soft key to show map details; press the Hide You can configure your map display preferences, including map detail, map Detail soft key to hide map details. orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points.

  • Page 46: Map Split Page

    Highway Pages. If you have a Garmin sonar module connected, you can set up guides you to your destination with digital readouts and a compass display, which the Map Split Page to show the Map Page and Sonar Page; if you have a Garmin includes a Bearing Pointer.

  • Page 47: 3D Highway Page

    > 3d h Ages IghwAy For the compass to work, the GPS must be moving. When you are moving, 3D Highway Page the orange Bearing Pointer points toward your destination, while the Compass The 3D Highway Page provides 3-D graphic steering guidance to a destination Ring reflects the direction you are traveling by a red vertical line at the top waypoint, placing greater emphasis on the straight-line course, and the distance of the Compass Ring.

  • Page 48: Changing The Highway Perspective Range

    The available ADJ soft key options are Route Details, Edit Active Route, Show (hide) Map, and Setup. As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3005C or Garmin Marine Network, adjustment menu choices may appear automatically. You can also customize the 3D Highway Page to show other functions and different sizes or types of digital data fields.

  • Page 49: Main Menu

    Menu is accessible from any page by pressing ADJ/MENU. As you add optional tracked. hardware to the GPSMAP 3005C or Garmin Marine Network, additional Main Menu tabs or sub tabs may appear automatically. For specific instructions on Recever status...

  • Page 50: Tide Tab

    > Tide Tab in 1-hour increments. A solid, vertical line (with the local time at the top) indicates the tide height corresponding to the time shown in the local time box. Use the Tide tab to view tide and current information. The Tide tab contains two sub tabs: Tide and Current.
  • Page 51 > To select the Tide Station nearest to your location: 3. Press up or down on the ROCKER to move the map pointer to a map location, and press ENTER. The Find Near Other Position Page shows a 1. Highlight the For field, and press ENTER to open the Find Tides Page. list of Tide Stations near the selected map location.

  • Page 52: Current Sub Tab

    > The bottom of each chart shows a 24-hour block of local time for your location. Current Sub Tab Day (yellow bar) and night (blue bar) at the Current Station appear across the The Current sub tab shows information for currents in a 24-hour span, starting time scale, with the time progressing from left to right (sunrise and sunset at midnight.

  • Page 53: Celestial Tab

    > elestIAl Celestial Tab To select a Current Station from a map location: 1. Highlight the For field, and press ENTER to open the Find Currents Page. The Celestial tab shows celestial data for sun and moon rise and set, moon phase, 2.

  • Page 54: Trip Tab

    > Trip Tab To view celestial information for a different location: 1. On the Celestial tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER. The Find The Trip tab shows data for Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed, Total Average Celestial Information Page appears. speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving Time, Total Time, and Odometer.

  • Page 55: Weather Tab

    > eAther Ab And oInts Weather Tab Points Tab The Weather tab shows current weather conditions, the forecast, sea surface The Points tab contains two sub tabs, User and Proximity, which allow you to information, and a forecast map. The Weather tab also contains a Setup sub tab manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently.

  • Page 56: Routes Tab

    > outes Routes Tab Proximity Sub Tab Use the Proximity sub tab to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint. The The Routes tab contains a list of available routes. See “Creating and Using alarm circle can help you avoid reefs, rocks, or restricted waters. You can add Routes”...

  • Page 57: Tracks Tab

    > rAcKs Tracks Tab The following settings are available: Use the Tracks tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it • Record Mode—allows you to select one of three track recording options: is recorded, or save track log data for future use. The Tracks tab also provides an •...

  • Page 58: Dsc (Digital Selective Calling) Tab

    GPSMAP 3005C unit shows a call list, log, and a directory that stores incoming information received from another user’s DSC-capable VHF/GPS combination. Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive NMEA data from each other. See the GPSMAP 3005C & GPS 17 Installation Instructions for more information.

  • Page 59: Understanding Dsc Distress Calls

    > dsc (d IgItAl electIve AllIng Understanding DSC Distress Calls To review a call or log entry: 1. From the DSC tab, highlight the Call List or Log sub tab. With your GPSMAP 3005C properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC output, you can receive any DSC distress call within range.

  • Page 60: Setting Up Dsc

    > dsc (d IgItAl electIve AllIng DSC Directory Setting Up DSC The DSC Directory acts like a phone book and can save up to 100 contacts. The Use the DSC Setup sub tab to turn DSC on and off. If you have more than one directory lists all contacts by name and MMSI number.

  • Page 61: Card Tab

    When data is saved to a data card, it can be exchanged with other compatible Card tab selected. units and Garmin’s MapSource software program. 2. Select the check box next to each type of item you want to transfer (user waypoints, proximity waypoints, routes, or tracks).

  • Page 62: Messages Tab

    > essAges Messages Tab To view detailed information: Highlight a message, and press ENTER. A window opens, showing The Messages tab shows a list of messages generated by the GPSMAP 3005C. detailed information for the selected message. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the messages. The date and time when each message occurred is shown at the bottom of the tab.

  • Page 63: Alarms Tab

    > lArMs Alarms Tab System Alarms Use the System sub tab to set alarms for the system clock, batteries, and GPS Use the Alarms tab to define alarm settings. The Alarms tab is divided into three accuracy. sub tabs: System, Nav, and Sonar. If you have a GDL 30/30A connected , the Weather sub tab is visible.

  • Page 64: Sonar Alarms

    > lArMs • Arrival—sets an alarm to sound when you are a specified distance or time Weather Alarms** away from a destination waypoint. Enter a distance, radius, or time for Use the Weather sub tab to toggle marine warnings on or off. sounding the alarm, and use the control field to set the alarm to Off, Dist (distance), or Time.

  • Page 65: System Tab

    The following soft keys are available: • Factory Dflts—restores all settings to Garmin’s original setup values for all devices on the network. • System Info—shows the unit’s software, basemap version, and electronic serial number.
  • Page 66 Meters (m). You must be receiving NMEA Sonar depth data or using a not, contact the map or chart maker to determine what position format, datum, Garmin sonar module for the depth to appear. heading, and units of measure are used for the map or chart.
  • Page 67 Celsius (°C). You must be receiving NMEA Sonar temperature data or 2. Enter the magnetic variation at your current location, and press ENTER. using a Garmin Sonar Module for the Temperature to appear. Time Sub Tab • Distance, Speed, and Elevation—set the units of measure for distance,...
  • Page 68 MapSource data, exchange waypoint, route, track, and proximity Greenwich Time) time format. data with a computer or another Garmin unit. When you select Garmin • Time Zone—select your time zone to show correct local time or enter a Data Transfer, you can choose from nine Garmin Data Transfer Modes.
  • Page 69 1. Highlight the Port 1 or Port 2 field, and press ENTER. numbers. 2. Highlight NMEA In/NMEA Out, and press ENTER. When transferring data between two Garmin units, always set one to host and use the other unit to send or request the data. Advanced NMEA Setup Page...

  • Page 70: Update Sub Tab

    The Network tab shows all devices connected to your GPSMAP 3005C and unit. the Garmin Marine Network, and the status of each. You can assign a name or identifier to each device on your network. • Update—updates software on your unit.

  • Page 71: Pages Tab

    > Ages Pages Tab To add a page to the page sequence: 1. Press the Add Page soft key. Use the Pages tab to change the page sequence or add or remove pages. 2. Highlight the page you want to add in the Unused Pages list, and press ENTER.

  • Page 72: Map Tab

    > Map Tab Prefs Sub Tab Use the Prefs sub tab to select map preferences. Use the Map tab to change map settings, including map detail, map orientation, and automatic zoom. Changes made to the Map tab sub tabs affect all maps. For more information, see page 37.
  • Page 73 > • Spot Soundings—turns on the depth spot sounding data. Select On, Detail Sub Tab Warn Depth, or Off. Use the Detail sub tab to control the amount of detail for charts, waypoints, active routes, Tide Stations, services, saved tracks, and track logs shown on the Map •...
  • Page 74 > Labels Sub Tab Nav Sub Tab Use the Labels sub tab to select the screen size of the text for a given map item. Use the Nav sub tab to show or hide certain navigational features on the Map Page and the scale at which they appear.

  • Page 75: Ais Sub Tab

    > • Course line—sets the maximum zoom scale at which the course line • AIS Vessels—sets the maximum zoom scale at which AIS vessels appear appears on-screen. Select Auto, Off, or <120 ft to <800 nm. on-screen. Select Off, Auto, All Ranges, or <30 ft to <800 nm. •...

  • Page 76: Radar Tab

    > Use the Advanced soft key to show a list of the optional BlueChart or Radar Tab MapSource data loaded on the data card. Each map family (or type) is described The Radar tab contains setup options for the Radar Page. The Radar Page appears by name and can be cleared if you do not want to show the data on the Map Page.

  • Page 77: Temp (Temperature) Tab

    > eMPerAture Ab And onAr Temp (Temperature) Tab Sonar Tab The Temp tab displays the water temperature log (if equipped with a temperature The Sonar tab contains setup options for the Sonar Page. The Sonar Page appears only if you have the Sonar check box selected on the Main Menu—System tab. sensing transducer or receiving NMEA Sonar temperature data).

  • Page 78: Highway Tab

    > XM t IghwAy Ab And Highway Tab XM Tab Use the Highway tab to select whether waypoints and tracks are shown on the 3D Use the XM tab to view and select XM Radio channels, add or delete favorites, Highway Page.

  • Page 79: Using Favorites

    > XM t To select an XM Radio channel: To turn audio on or off: 1. Highlight the song, and press ENTER. 1. On the Audio sub tab, highlight the Audio Output field, and press ENTER. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select a channel, and press ENTER. 2.

  • Page 80: Using Sonar

    GSD 20, GSD 21 or GSD 22 Sounder Module. Read the installation Using Dual Beam instructions included with your Garmin Sounder Module to install it. Dual beam works best for shallow water (inland) applications. A dual beam NOTE: You must have a GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22 Sounder Module transducer can transmit a narrow or a wide beam.

  • Page 81: Understanding The Sonar Display

    > sIng onAr nderstAndIng onAr The wide beam is helpful in shallow water, because it gives you a much wider Between the bottom and the surface clutter, the fish appear as arches. Actual view of objects in the water, including areas beyond the sides of your boat. At a fish returns might not always appear as perfect arches, due to the speed, fish 30-foot depth, the wide beam covers the area of approximately a 20-foot circle.

  • Page 82: Sonar Page

    > sIng onAr onAr Sonar Page Use the Fish Symbols option to view the actual sonar data, fish symbols, or a combination of both. Fish symbols appear as red. The Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 3005C becomes a powerful fishfinder/ flasher.

  • Page 83: Configuring The Sonar Page

    > sIng onAr onAr Configuring the Sonar Page Using the Flasher If you prefer the appearance of flasher sonars, select the Flasher function on the You can customize the Sonar page to fit your navigational needs. See Configuration window for the Sonar Page. It provides an almost instantaneous “Configuring Main Pages”...

  • Page 84: Using The Sonar Adjustment Menu

    > sIng onAr onAr The Sonar adjustment menu contains the following options: Using the Sonar Adjustment Menu Use the Sonar adjustment menu to access the settings and features most • Gain—controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver. Auto (default) is the commonly used on the Sonar Page.

  • Page 85: Using The Pointer On The Sonar Page

    > sIng onAr onAr • Depth line—adds a horizontal depth line across the screen that is used to • Zoom View—available when you select a Zoom scale other than Off. You measure the depth of underwater objects. The depth of the line appears on can use the Zoom View setting to change the viewing range of a zoomed the right side of the line.

  • Page 86: Marking An Underwater Waypoint

    > sIng onAr onAr Marking an Underwater Waypoint You can mark waypoints that are under the surface of the water. To mark an underwater waypoint: 1. On the Sonar Page, use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the location you want.

  • Page 87: Graph Sub Tab

    > sIng onAr onAr • Automatic Scroll Speed limit—automatically adjusts the Scroll rate with ground speed, if it is available, for comparison on the calibration. If a GPS the speed of your vessel. Entering your maximum cruising speed produces ground speed is not available, use either your boat’s speedometer reading a 100% scroll rate when you reach that speed.

  • Page 88: Water Temp Sub Tab

    > sIng onAr onAr The available Graph sub tab options are: Water Temp Sub Tab The Water Temp sub tab enables you to control the temperature log (if your boat • Color Scheme—sets the colors for the Sonar and Flasher Pages. is equipped with a temperature transducer/sensor).

  • Page 89: Xm Wx Weather

    XM wX w > eAther ustoMIzIng reset eAther IsPlAys XM WX W Customizing Preset Weather Displays eather When you turn on weather and sea surface features, they appear on the Map Page. This section covers the additional XM WX Weather options for the You can customize up to three weather presets.
  • Page 90 XM wX w > eAther ustoMIzIng reset eAther IsPlAys Preset name To access weather setup options from the Map Page: To change the name of the preset: 1. On the Map Page, press the Wthr Options soft key. Additional weather 1.

  • Page 91: Weather Tab

    XM wX w > eAther eAther Weather Tab To find weather conditions at other locations 1. Highlight the Nearest To field, and press ENTER. The Find Weather Use the Weather tab on the Main Menu to set up or view weather options. The Information Page appears.

  • Page 92: Using Radar

    GMR 404/406 marine radar when networked with your GPSMAP 3005C. Read microwave energy transmitted by the scanner can potentially be dangerous. the installation instructions included with your Garmin marine radar to install and CAUTION: The marine radar transmits microwave energy that has the configure your GMR 20/40 GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406.

  • Page 93: Understanding The Radar Display

    > sIng AdAr nderstAndIng AdAr Before transmission begins, the message “Spinning Up” is shown while the radar Using Range Rings antenna reaches nominal rotation speed. After the message disappears, the radar Use the Range Rings to quickly determine the distance to a target. The lower- begins painting an image.

  • Page 94: Radar Page

    > sIng AdAr AdAr Radar Page Configuring the Radar Page You can customize the appearance of the Radar Page. See “Configuring Main With the radar properly installed, when you turn on your GPSMAP 3005C, it Pages” on page 30 for more information. should detect the radar as a new network connection.

  • Page 95: Using The Radar Adjustment Menu

    > sIng AdAr AdAr Using the Radar Adjustment Menu To change a Radar adjustment menu setting: 1. Select an adjustment menu option using the method described previously. Use the Radar adjustment menu to access the settings and features most commonly used on the Radar Page including: Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter, 2.
  • Page 96 > sIng AdAr AdAr Zoom Zoom allows you to zoom in on a selected area of the radar screen. When you select a zoom range, a window showing a zoomed portion of the screen appears in the lower-left corner and a selection box appears. To view different areas at the selected zoom range, open the Radar adjustment menu, highlight Zoom, and then press the Move soft key.
  • Page 97 > sIng AdAr AdAr Guard Zone VRM/EBL A Guard Zone is a user-defined area of protection. If a target enters the Guard The Variable Range Marker (VRM) and Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) tools Zone, an alarm sounds. You can define two Guard Zones. The Guard Zone Menu measure range and bearing to a target.
  • Page 98 > sIng AdAr AdAr MARPA relies on a Heading Sensor to provide accurate own vessel heading To adjust the VRM/EBL: 1. Highlight Adjust and press ENTER. information. Accurate heading data enhances MARPA’s performance. Each target being tracked by MARPA is represented by a symbol. The symbols indicate the 2.
  • Page 99 > sIng AdAr AdAr Enter Standby (Begin Transmitting) The Enter Standby (Begin Transmitting) option allows you to select whether the radar is in Standby Mode or is transmitting. Select Enter Standby to place the radar into Standby Mode. While in Standby Mode, the radar does not transmit, but power remains applied to the Magnetron.

  • Page 100: Map Page Radar Overlay

    > sIng AdAr AdAr verlAy And AdAr Map Page Radar Overlay Radar Tab Radar information can be shown as an overlay on the Map Page. When you When a GMR 20/40, GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406 marine radar is connected to overlay radar information on the Map Page, you can press ADJ/MENU to access the GPSMAP 3005C, and either the Auto-Detect Services or Radar check box is many of the radar options.

  • Page 101: General Sub Tab

    > sIng AdAr AdAr General Sub Tab Display Sub Tab Use the General sub tab to select orientation, timed transmit, and cross-talk Use the Display sub tab to adjust settings for: Center Offset, Rings, Background, rejection. The available General sub tab options are: Heading Line, Bearing Reference, and Navigation Features.

  • Page 102: Marpa Sub Tab

    > sIng AdAr AdAr • Bearing Reference—sets your bearing, either Absolute or Relative. The available MARPA sub tab options are: Relative calculates the bearing relative to the vessel heading. Absolute • Vector length—predicts the target’s approximate position at a set time calculates the bearing referring to North.

  • Page 103: Advanced Sub Tab

    > sIng AdAr AdAr Advanced Sub Tab 4. Press up or down on the ROCKER to adjust the scanner frequency. Use the Advanced sub tab to set AFC mode, front of boat offset and antenna size. 5. Press ENTER to accept the frequency change. NOTE: The Signal Strength bar graph is damped and may be slow when NOTE: The Antenna Size field is available only if you are using a responding to frequency tuning changes.

  • Page 104: Appendix

    > PPendIX PecIfIcAtIons WAAS Accuracy: ppendIX Position: <3 meters (10 feet), 95% typical* Specifications Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state Dynamics: 6gs Physical Specifications Size: 4.7" H x 7.8" W x 3.0" D (120 mm x 197 mm x 75 mm) Power Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)

  • Page 105: Installing And Removing The Data Card

    1. Open the data card door by sliding the door in the direction of the arrow, the card and reinsert it. If the card is still not recognized, contact Garmin Product and lift the door open from left to right.

  • Page 106: Satellite Information

    GPS satellites alone. For this reason, when you enable WAAS differential corrections (WAAS or DGPS) are being applied to that satellite. on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that Date, Time, and Current Location achieves the best accuracy.

  • Page 107: Waas Capability

    DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. reception requires an absolute clear view of the sky and works best when there Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive are no nearby obstructions such as buildings or mountains.
  • Page 108 Information is available at the following Web site: call. To obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number, users must http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/mcts-sctm/docs/mmsi/MMSI_e.htm.. register their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). Garmin does not supply this number! For more information regarding MMSIs, visit: www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/...

  • Page 109: Loran Td System

    You must have the correct chain number as well as the secondary station identifiers to use this option correctly. These values vary for For more information on LORAN TDs, you can download Garmin’s Loran TD Position Format Handbook from the Garmin Web site.

  • Page 110: Caring For The Gpsmap 3005C

    > gPsMAP 3005c PPendIX ArIng for the uroPeAn Icense equIreMents Caring for the GPSMAP 3005C European License Requirements The unit’s lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is sensitive to skin oils, The following table shows European License requirements for the GMR 20/40, waxes and abbrasive cleaners.

  • Page 111: Navigation Terms

    Depth—the depth below the transducer. This field is active only if the leg Time—the time required to travel from a route waypoint to the next GPSMAP 3005C is connected to a Garmin Sounder Module or if NMEA depth is waypoint in the route.
  • Page 112 Water Speed—the speed through the water. This field is active only if the course. Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the course and proceed GPSMAP 3005C is receiving speed readings from a NMEA device or a Garmin along your route.

  • Page 113: Messages And Alarms

    The GPSMAP 3005C uses an on-screen message system to notify you of events and alerts you to problems. Press QUIT to acknowledge the message. Database Error—internal problem with the unit. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced.
  • Page 114 Sonar Failed, Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem with the unit. already exists in memory. Modify the waypoint name or delete the existing Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. waypoint. Sonar Service Incompatible—the external sonar device you are connected to Waypoint Memory Is Full Can’t Create Waypoint—you have used all 4,000...

  • Page 115: Optional Accessories

    Garmin products. Accessories offered by other manufacturers have not Marine Data Management Kit—allows you to archive data, plan routes, and been tested or approved for use with Garmin products. Use of such accessories stay on top of software updates for your GPSMAP 3005C using your PC. The could cause damage to the GPSMAP 3005C and void the warranty.

  • Page 116: Limited Warranty

    To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package replace any components that fail in normal use.

  • Page 117: Fcc Compliance

    Directive 1999/5/EC. provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.

  • Page 118: Weather Data Warranty

    This information is provided “as is” and XM and Garmin disclaim any and all warranties, express and implied, This product has not been endorsed or otherwise approved by the National Geospatial- with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof.

  • Page 119: Index

    ndeX graphically 50, 99 ndeX manually directory backlight 4, 57 cross-talk rejection distress call 51, 100 adjusting Symbols basic operation 200 kHz frequency position report 51, 100 battery alarm DATA/CNFG Key 2X zoom setup Bearing Line data card 3D Highway Page DSC Item Review bearing pointer installing...
  • Page 120 MapSource 53, 97 gain setting NAV/MOB key 2, 19, 21, 22, 52 LORAN TD 101–102 map cursor Garmin Marine Network navigating a saved route setting up map data GDL 30 81, 107 Navigation Features 87, 93, 94 using...
  • Page 121 ndeX Sonar Page time duration adjustment menu time format QUIT key safety feature configuring Time To Safe Zone safe zone ring Sonar tab time zone satellite location Radar sound waves TracBack 20, 21 satellite sky view adjustment menu source, GPS Tips saved tracks background color...
  • Page 122 ndeX WAAS 6, 98, 99 warming up Warning Page water speed 79, 104 water temperature alarm waypoints 12–24, 94 creating deleting editing marking 12, 78 moving proximity reviewing underwater using waypoint list waypoint name changing waypoint symbol changing weakest returns Weather tab 83–84 whiteline...
  • Page 124 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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