Configuring The Radar - Garmin GMR 400/600/1200 xHD Installation Instructions Manual

Configuring the Radar

After you install the radar, you must prepare the chartplotter or the Garmin Marine network to properly use the radar.
1. Update the chartplotter or Garmin Marine Network software.
2. Enter the radar antenna size.
3. Set the Front of Boat Offset if necessary.
Updating the Chartplotter or the Garmin Marine Network
If you have a GPSMAP 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, or 700 series chartplotter, use a blank SD card to update the chartplotter or the network
according to the instructions in the chartplotter owner's manual.
If you have a GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter, use a blank Garmin Data Card to update the chartplotter or the network according to the
instructions in the chartplotter owner's manual.
Download the latest software from www.garmin.com.
Entering the Radar Antenna Size
Using a chartplotter, specify the size of your radar antenna (4 foot or 6 foot). Until you specify the antenna size, the warning "Radar Needs
Configured" appears on the chartplotter.
nOTe: Ensure you specify the correct antenna size on your chartplotter to obtain optimum performance.
To enter the radar antenna size on a GPSMAP 4000,5000, 6000, 7000, or 700 series chartplotter:
1. From the Home screen, select Radar.
2 From the Radar screen, select
3. Select the correct antenna size,
To enter the radar antenna size on a GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter:
1. Press the PAGE key to switch to the Radar page.
2. Press the Setup softkey to open the setup page.
3. Using the ROCKER, highlight the
4. Select the correct antenna size,
Changing the Front of Boat Offset
Depending on the radar installation, you may need to change the Front of Boat Offset. If the radar installation
requires a 180° offset, change the Front of Boat Offset to 180° and test the radar. If the Front of Boat Offset
needs further adjustment, measure the radar offset and change the offset using the following procedures.
To measure potential radar offset:
1. Using a magnetic compass, take an optical bearing of a stationary target located within viewable range.
2. Measure the target bearing on the radar.
3. If the bearing deviation is more than +/- 1°, further correct the Front of Boat Offset.
To change the Front of Boat Offset on a GPSMAP 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, or 700 series
chartplotter:
1. From the Home screen, select Radar.
2. From the Radar screen, select
3. Enter an offset value, then select Back.
To change the Front of Boat Offset on a GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter:
1. From the Radar page, press the
2. From the Setup page, using the ROCKER, select the
3. Highlight the Front of Boat Offset
4. Adjust the value accordingly. The preview window changes as you adjust the slider.
5. After an offset is determined, press
8
Menu > Radar Setup > Antenna
4 foot or 6 foot.
Advanced tab, then the Antenna Size
4 foot or 6 foot, and press ENTER.
Radar Setup > Front of Boat.
Setup
softkey to open the setup page.
Advanced
slider, and press ENTER.
ENTER to save, and press
Size.
field, and press ENTER.
tab.
QUIT to return to the Radar page.
Front of Boat Offset = 0°
Front of boat Offset = 180°
GMR 400/600/1200 xHD Installation Instructions