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Garmin 182/182C Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 182/182C ® chartplotting receiver owner’s manual (GPSMAP 182C shown)
  • 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. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    You can also find warranty and FCC information in the Appendix. Read the Safety Information to learn how to install and use your Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C safely and responsibly. An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GPS Tab Options ... 43 Tide Tab ... 44 Trip Tab ... 47 Celes (Celestial) Tab ... 47 Points Tab ... 49 Routes Tab ... 53 Track Tab ... 59 DSC Tab ... 62 Card Tab ... 62 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5 NTRODUCTION Whiteline ... 91 Thermoclines ... 91 Appendix ...92 Specifications ... 92 Installing the GPSMAP 182/182C ... 93 Mounting the GPSMAP 182/182C ... 94 Installing the Ferrite Bead Clamp ... 97 Connecting the Power/Data Cable ... 98 Interfacing ... 99 Installing and Removing Data Cards ...

  • Page 6: Care Information

    Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. Storing the GPSMAP 182/182C Do not store the GPSMAP 182/182C where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage can result. User information, such as waypoints and routes are retained in the unit’s memory without the need for...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    ASIC PERATION Initializing the Receiver The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 182/182C, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 182/182C is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode.
  • Page 8 “Ready 2D or 3D” during this process, it is not necessary to initialize the unit. The GPSMAP 182/182C now begins searching for the appropriate satellites for your region and should acquire a fix within a few minutes. When viewing the GPS tab on the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for each satellite in view appears on the bottom of the page, with the appropriate satellite number under each bar.

  • Page 9: Simulator Mode

    Simulator Mode. While in Simulator Mode, a “Running Simulator” message appears after 2 minutes of inactivity. Keep in mind that the GPSMAP 182/182C does not track satellites in Simulator Mode, and this mode should never be used for actual navigation.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Backlight

    2. Press left and right on the ROCKER to steer the boat. Adjusting the Backlight The GPSMAP 182/182C’s screen backlight is controlled with the POWER key, and can be adjusted from any page. To adjust the backlight: 1.

  • Page 11: Interface Keys

    • Press to search for points such as user waypoints, cities, and services. POWER Key • Press and hold to turn unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust backlighting. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION NTERFACE IN/OUT Zoom Keys •...

  • Page 12: Entering Data And Selecting Options

    Entering Data and Selecting Options You can select and activate options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 182/182C to fit your requirements. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and start your selections.

  • Page 13: Using The Map Pointer

    Current Location Map Scale GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION To pan the map: 1. Use the IN/OUT keys to select a map scale. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer. A data field appears...

  • Page 14: Creating And Using Waypoints

    REATING AND SING AYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 182/182C stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined symbol, comments, and depth available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using two basic methods. ENTER/MARK Key—marks your present location, and provides options to select a map location or map item from the map display.

  • Page 15: Creating Waypoints Graphically

    ENTER/MARK. When selecting a location or map item, a description of the point, its distance and bearing from your current location and the latitude/longitude of the pointer are displayed along the top of the map. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION REATING AND To create a new waypoint graphically: 1.

  • Page 16: Man Overboard (Mob)

    ASIC PERATION OARD Man OverBoard (MOB) The GPSMAP 182/182C’s Man OverBoard (MOB) function simultaneously marks and sets a course to a location for quick response to emergency situations. The MOB function allows you to quickly activate navigation back to a location.

  • Page 17: Reviewing And Editing Waypoints

    User or Proximity lists. 2. Press ENTER to display the Waypoint Edit Page. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual 3. From the Waypoint Edit Page, you can change the name, symbol, comment, location coordinates, or depth for the selected waypoint.

  • Page 18: Navigating To A Destination

    Go To <point name> appears in addition to Go To Point. The Go To function can be accessed from any list of points or graphically from the map. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Selecting A Go To Graphically

    If you are selecting a map item as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 182/182C automatically uses the name of the map item, but the point is not stored in the waypoint list. See page 21 for creating waypoints using map items.

  • Page 20: Tracback Navigation (Navigating A Track)

    When activated, a TracBack route leads you back to the oldest stored track log point, so it’s a good idea to clear the existing track log before you start your current trip. You must save a track before using the Follow Track option. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Save Track window. To change the name of the saved track, highlight the name field, and press ENTER. Then make your changes, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION To display the track on the Map and Highway Pages, highlight the check box to the left of Show on Map and Highway, and press ENTER.
  • Page 22 4. To stop TracBack navigation, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. When a TracBack is active, the GPSMAP 182/182C takes the track log currently stored in memory and divides it into segments called legs. Up to 254 temporary turns (BEGIN, TURN 1, TURN 2, TURN 3,..., TURN X, END) are created to mark the most...

  • Page 23: Routes

    Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. The GPSMAP 182/182C allows you to create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to 254 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modified in two ways. The first method is to create the route using a map page.
  • Page 24 4. Press MENU, select Edit as Text, and press ENTER. 5. Use the ROCKER to highlight the first field under the word Waypoint, and press ENTER. Choose the category you want to add a route point from. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Find

    Press QUIT to return to the Route List Page. Choose a waypoint from either the By Name or Nearest tab list. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Find Use the FIND key to search the unit for user waypoints, map items and any BlueChart or MapSource information loaded to the unit or on a data card.
  • Page 26 • Nearest To Other—centers your search around another map location. • Nearest To Next—centers search from the next point of your active route. • Nearest To Destination—centers search from the last point of your active route. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Additional Information

    2. Using the ROCKER, highlight a category from the list, and press ENTER. 3 From the search results list, press MENU, highlight an option, and press ENTER. Find Menu Options GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION Additional Information Items located using the Find feature have information about the point available.

  • Page 28: Dsc

    The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from the VHF radio on the chartplotter. The GPSMAP 182/182C requires input from a DSC enabled VHF radio to display position, and sound/display alerts from a Distress Call or Position Report. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a GPS to transmit position coordinates for a Distress Call or Position Report.

  • Page 29: Understanding Position Reports

    Create Wpt button. To close the Notification Page, press the QUIT key. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual When a Distress Call or Position Report is placed in the Call List and Log, the information on the Notification Page is retained.

  • Page 30: Dsc Directory

    When a Distress Call, Position Report or Directory item is named, the name is attached to that particular MMSI number. If a name is used, all DSC entries of the same MMSI number will show the name. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Navigating To A Position Report Or Distress Call

    2. With Go To (MMSI/Name) or (DSC) highlighted, press ENTER. Navigating to a DSC Call GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Setting up DSC The DSC Setup sub tab allows you to turn DSC On and Off. This Setup tab also allows you to simulate Distress Calls and Position Reports while the unit is in Simulator Mode (see page 3).

  • Page 32: Main

    PAGE or QUIT. If you have an external Sonar Module with transducer connected to the GPSMAP 182/182C, a Sonar Page is inserted between the Map Page and Pointer Page. For more information on the Sonar Page, refer to the “Using Sonar”...

  • Page 33: Map Page

    Geographic Name Map Page The GPSMAP 182/182C system starts in the Position Mode, with your location centered on the map display. When sufficient map coverage is not available to keep your location centered, the position triangle moves toward the edge of the display.

  • Page 34: Using The Map Pointer

    ENTER to show details of the map item. When in the BlueChart coverage area or using optional MapSource data, additional information tabs appear. Use the ROCKER to highlight the individual tabs, and display additional information and options. 3. Press QUIT to re-center your location on-screen. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Selecting Map Zoom Range

    4. Press ENTER to confirm the new waypoint using the default three-digit name and symbol. For more information about waypoints, see page 8. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Selecting Map Zoom Range The map display has 28 available zoom ranges from 20 ft to 800 mi (5 m to 1200 km.) The map scale is controlled by the IN and OUT...

  • Page 36: Map Page Options

    20 mi, with more detailed coverage available through the use of the BlueChart or MapSource data. The GPSMAP 182/182C displays cartography as long as there is chart information available for the range you have selected. Map coverage conforms to the following conditions: •...
  • Page 37 Page is now maximized with no data fields. 2. To show the data fields again, press MENU, highlight Show Data, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Change Numbers—specifies the type of data displayed in each data field used on the map display.
  • Page 38 Press QUIT to finish. Coordinates Distance and Map Pointer Full screen map shown. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Pointer Bearing...

  • Page 39: Pointer Page

    ENTER. To exit, press QUIT. Turn Declutter On/Off—toggles between showing BlueChart spot soundings and map outlines for easier viewing. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Pointer Page The Pointer Page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, with an emphasis on the bearing to your destination and current direction of travel.

  • Page 40: Numbers Page

    fields in large lettering for better readability or you can split any or all of the data fields to show four smaller data fields. See page 31 for detailed instructions on changing the data fields and layout of the Numbers Page. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Highway Page

    4. To return to the original configuration, repeat steps 1 and 2, but instead of Split Numbers, select either Merge Numbers or Defaults. Press QUIT to finish. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Highway Page The Highway Page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, placing greater emphasis on your straight- line course, and the distance and direction you are off course.

  • Page 42: Highway Page Options

    The data window layout can be configured to display additional data fields and change the size of the data displayed. To display and select the Highway Page options: 1. Press MENU. 2. Using the ROCKER, highlight an option, and press ENTER. Zoom Scale GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Active Route Page

    Change Numbers—specifies the type of data displayed in each data field used. For detailed instructions on changing the data fields and layout of the Highway Page, see page 31. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Active Route Page The Active Route Page shows each point of the active route, with...

  • Page 44: Active Route Page Options

    The active leg defines the current from and to waypoints. To re-evaluate an active route: 1. From the Active Route Page, press MENU. 2. Using the ROCKER, highlight Re-evaluate, and press ENTER to recalculate. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Main Menu

    Sub Tabs Main Menu Tabs Main Menu GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual To select a Menu tab from the Main Menu: 1. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a tab. The information for the highlighted tab automatically appears to the right.

  • Page 46: Gps Tab

    Bars The status field indicates a 2D or 3D, when the GPSMAP 182/182C has collected the necessary data from satellites to calculate a fix. The unit then updates the location, date, and time. You can use the sky view to help determine if any satellites are being blocked, and whether you have a current location fix...

  • Page 47: Waas Capability

    FAA web site (http://gps.faa.gov). Because WAAS requires CPU resources of the GPSMAP 182/182C to search for and track the satellites, you can disable the WAAS feature to improve unit performance if WAAS reception is not available in your area. Refer to the “Appendix” for...
  • Page 48 2D or 3D fix. • Receiver Not Usable—the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off and back on to reset it. • Simulating—the receiver is in Simulator Mode. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Gps Tab Options

    1. Press MENU. 2. Using the ROCKER, highlight an option, and press ENTER. NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In/NMEA Out, or Other DGPS is enabled on Port 2, WAAS is automatically disabled (WAAS off). It is not possible for the GPSMAP 182/182C to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time.

  • Page 50: Tide Tab

    Tide Chart Event Times Local Time Max. Level High Tide Curve Low Tide Curve Min. Level Station Time You can select from a list of nearest stations. Current Time Bar Current Tide Height Bar MLLW Night GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 1. From the Tide tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight a tide station on the list, and press ENTER twice. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual You can automatically search for the nearest station using a variety of search locations. You must select a location within 100 nm of a tide station.
  • Page 52 2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to change the time. Press QUIT when finished or press MENU, highlight Stop Moving Cursor, and press ENTER. Move the pointer to see tide heights at different times. Tide data shows in a black box when in pointer GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual mode.

  • Page 53: Trip Tab

    Time, Total Time, and Odometer. To reset the data, choose from Reset Trip, Reset Max Speed, Reset Odometer, or Reset All, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Celes (Celestial) Tab The Celestial tab displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon phase, and approximate sky view location of the sun and moon.
  • Page 54 ENTER. 2. Enter a new date or time, and press ENTER. To use current date and time: From the Celes tab, press MENU, use the ROCKER to highlight Use Current Date and Time, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Points Tab

    Sub Tabs Main Menu Tabs GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual To select the Points (Waypoint) sub tab: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab. A list of stored waypoints appear to the right of the Main Menu list.
  • Page 56 4. Repeat this until the name appears. Press ENTER when you see the name. 5. Highlight the name on the list, and press ENTER again to review the waypoint. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 57 Delete and press ENTER. 3. Select OK, and press ENTER to confirm the deletion warning. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual To delete waypoints by symbol: 1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint to delete, and press MENU. Select Delete By Symbol, and press ENTER.

  • Page 58: Proximity Waypoint List

    4. Press ENTER to begin entry of the proximity radius. 5. Use the ROCKER to enter a distance value (to 99.99 units), and press ENTER. Proximity Waypoint Proximity Circle A dashed circle appears showing the alert boundary for the proximity waypoints. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Routes Tab

    • Delete Alarm—removes selected waypoint from proximity list. • Delete All—removes all waypoints from proximity list. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Routes Tab The Route List Page displays all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. When a route has been created, it can be activated and used for navigation with the NAV key.
  • Page 60 After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to review and modify the route displayed. To show the Route Review Page: 1. Press MENU twice, highlight the Route tab. 2. Highlight the route you want to review, and press ENTER. Route List Menu GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 61 2. Use the ROCKER to enter a name. Press ENTER when finished. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual When you are on the Route Review Page, you can review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list.

  • Page 62: Route Review Menu Options

    To remove a route waypoint: Highlight the Remove option, and press ENTER. To move a route waypoint: 1. Highlight the Move option, and press ENTER. 2. Move the pointer to the new map location, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 63 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert additional waypoints, or press QUIT to finish. The GPSMAP 182/182C’s route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map pointer. To insert a new waypoint between two existing route waypoints: 1.
  • Page 64 3. To enter planning information, from the Route Review Page only, press MENU, and select Trip Planning from the options list. Enter the figures for Speed, Fuel Flow, Departure Time, and Departure Date. Press QUIT to return to the Route Plan Page. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Track Tab

    1. From the Route Review Page, press MENU. 2. Highlight Delete Route, press ENTER, and press ENTER again to confirm the deletion. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Track Tab The Track tab allows you specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save track log data for future use.
  • Page 66 TracBack performance. The distance value (entered in the value field) is the maximum error allowed from the true course before recording a track point. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 67 • Delete Track—deletes the highlighted saved track log from memory. • Delete All—deletes all saved track logs from memory. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual You can use the Review On Map option to display a saved track on a Track Map Page.

  • Page 68: Dsc Tab

    The Card tab contains options for saving waypoints, routes and tracks to a data card. When data is saved to a data card, it can be exchanged with other compatible units and Garmin’s MapSource PC program. To transfer data to/from a data card: 1.

  • Page 69: Time Tab

    • Daylight Savings Time—choose from Auto, On, or Off to adjust for daylight saving time. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Pages Tab The Pages tab allows you to turn on or off any of the main pages or Jump To a particular page.

  • Page 70: Map Tab

    • Chartplotter Only—selects the Map Page only. • Nav Tools Only—selects the Pointer, Numbers, Highway, and Active Route Pages only. • Basic Fishfinder—selects the Garmin Sonar Page only if equipped with an external Sonar Module. • Defaults—selects all pages. Pages Tab Map Tab The Map tab changes the display properties of the Map Page.

  • Page 71: Source Sub Tab

    MapSource data loaded in the unit or on the data card. • Built-in Maps—On/Off: turns on or off all built-in BlueChart maps. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual To display the Map Information Page: 1. Highlight the Detail option box, and press ENTER.

  • Page 72: Waypoints Sub Tab

    • Text—None (except Spot Snd.), Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen size of the name. • Zoom—Auto, Off, 120 ft-800 mi: sets the maximum scale features should appear on the Map Page. Some types of data only show up to specific zoom scales. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Navaids Sub Tab

    Navaids Sub Tab • Symbol Set—Auto, Garmin, NOAA, International: controls the navaid symbol set. • Text Size—Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen size of the name. • Light Sectors—Off, Auto, On: controls the drawing light sectors on the map.

  • Page 74: Other Sub Tab

    • Time Duration—controls the number of temperature readings displayed on the log. Shorter time durations display a greater the number of log points. Use longer time durations to detect temperature trends, instead of immediate readings. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Sonar Tab

    Page is not active if you do not have an external Sonar Module with transducer. Refer to the “Using Sonar” section on pages 78-91 for more information on sonar setup options. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Systm (System) Tab The System tab controls system setting for beeper, speed filter,...

  • Page 76: Units Tab

    For additional information on Loran TD setup, see page 108. NOTE: The Units tab settings affects how navigation information is displayed on the GPSMAP 182/182C. When in doubt, seek assistance. If you are using a map or chart in conjunction with your GPS, make sure the settings under the Units tab of the GPSMAP 182/ 182C match that of the map or chart.
  • Page 77 Unless otherwise specified by the navigation documentation you are using, use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual • Heading—selects the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from Auto Mag Var, True, Grid, and User Mag Var.

  • Page 78: Comm (Communications) Tab

    Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). Comm (Communications) Tab The Communications tab controls the input/output format used when connecting your GPSMAP 182/182C to external NMEA devices, such as an external Sonar Module, a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, or another Garmin unit.
  • Page 79 NMEA 0183 data, and sonar NMEA input support for the DBT, DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • None—provides no interfacing capabilities. Port 2 • Garmin Remote Sonar—supports a Garmin external Sonar Module interface. • Garmin DGPS—supports connections with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver.
  • Page 80 To select a transfer mode: 1. Use the ROCKER to select Garmin Data Transfer in the Serial Data Format field. 2. Highlight the Transfer Mode field, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the setting, and press ENTER.
  • Page 81 To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency: 1. With the unit set to Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon field, and press ENTER.

  • Page 82: Alarm Tab

    LARM To manually enter a frequency and bit rate: 1. With the unit set to Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon field, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight User, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field, press ENTER, enter a frequency or bit rate, and press ENTER when finished.
  • Page 83 • Fish—sets alarm to sound when unit detects a fish of the specified symbol size. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual To set an alarm: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab. 2. Highlight the field you want, and press ENTER.

  • Page 84: Using Sonar

    When a Sonar Module, such as the GSD 20, and a transducer are connected to the GPSMAP 182/182C, the Sonar Page is added to the page sequence. To view the Sonar Page, press PAGE or QUIT repeatedly until it appears.

  • Page 85: Using The Adjustment Menu

    1. Press MENU, highlight Adjustments, and press ENTER. A list of all options and their current settings appears, with the selected option highlighted. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select the option, and press ENTER to access the adjustment window.
  • Page 86 1/4 the original depth scale. • 4X Zoom—displays only the 4X zoomed picture on the full screen. However, if Dual Frequency Display is set to Split, then a 50/200kHz split screen appears. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 87 View Adjustment In Zoom mode, you can control the view of the left side of the split. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Gain—controls the sensitivity of the unit’s receiver. This provides some flexibility in what is seen on the display. To see more detail, increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain percentage.
  • Page 88 NOT show fish or structure. To turn the Noise Reject off, press the ROCKER down until the setting bar is all the way at the bottom of the range and reads off. Noise Reject Adjustment GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Sonar Page Options

    Scroll Adjustment Sonar Page Options The GPSMAP 182/182C’s Sonar Page features a menu page that provides access to additional functions and to layout and data field options. Sonar Page Menu Options GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual To display the Sonar Page options: Press MENU.
  • Page 90 Show/Hide Numbers—toggles showing/hiding the data fields on the sonar display. Show Numbers Option Change Numbers—allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data field. For detailed instructions on changing the data fields, see page 31. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Sonar Tab Options

    2. Using the ROCKER, highlight the field, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the setting, and press ENTER. 4. Press QUIT to return to the Sonar Page or previous page. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Fish Symbols—determines how the Sonar Page displays underwater targets and background information. If you select off, the unit does not show fish symbols.
  • Page 92 This graphic Flasher displays structure and bottom returns much the same as a true Flasher. This feature is particularly useful when using fish symbols. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Color Bar Flasher...
  • Page 93 Full Range shows the entire scale of 2X or 4X left side split of Sonar Page. Maximum Detail displays what is shown on the left side of a split sonar screen. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Background Color—sets the background color on the Sonar Page to Black, Blue, or White.
  • Page 94 To restore default settings to the Sonar Tab: 1. Press MENU. 2. Highlight Page Defaults, and press ENTER. To restore default settings to the Sonar Tab: Press MENU. With Page Defaults highlighted, press ENTER. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Understanding Sonar

    The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends the data to the GPSMAP 182/182C to be processed and displayed. The underwater data is shown on the Sonar display in the order that it is returned: first returned is the first on the display.

  • Page 96: Transducer Coverage

    40° Cone Angle (50 kHz) 10° Cone Angle (200 kHz) angle produces a coverage area of approximately a 6-foot diameter circle at a 30-foot depth. Dual frequency mode combines both frequencies to get the best coverage area and contour/depth readings. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Whiteline

    Thermoclines are shown as the weakest colors. One of the unique features offered by Garmin is See-Thru technology, which allows the GPSMAP 182/182C to hear both weak and strong signals simultaneously so as to identify fish returns under the toughest conditions, such as suspended in thermoclines or even hiding near structures.

  • Page 98: Appendix

    GPS Accuracy: Position: <15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical* Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state DGPS (USCG) Accuracy: Position: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet) with optional Garmin DGPS receiver, 95% typical* Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state DGPS (WAAS) Accuracy: Position: <3 meters (10 feet), 95% typical* Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state...

  • Page 99: Installing The Gpsmap 182/182C

    The GPSMAP 182/182C must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. If you have the GPSMAP 182/182C with the built-in internal bail mount antenna, you can skip this section and proceed to the next page.

  • Page 100: Mounting The Gpsmap 182/182C

    3. After the GPSMAP 182/182C unit is installed, connect the cable to the antenna connector on the back of the display unit. Make sure that you turn the antenna cable connector 1/4 turn clockwise to lock the cable into place.
  • Page 101 flat panel of .08-.52" thickness using the cam lobe feature on its gimbal mounting bracket. When flush mounting the GPSMAP 182/182C, be sure to choose an appropriately sized location for the unit (see unit dimensions on page 93) and leave 1.25"...
  • Page 102 4.33 (110 x 110 mm) hole in the panel. 2. Place the GPSMAP 182/182C into the hole from the front until the flange rests against the mounting surface. 3. From the back of the panel, loosely attach the bracket so the slot in the ratchet area points away from the mounting panel (figure 1).

  • Page 103: Installing The Ferrite Bead Clamp

    The clamp attaches to the antenna cable near the point it connects to the back of the GPSMAP 182/182C. The foam strip has adhesive on one side and is used to keep the clamp stationary on the cable.

  • Page 104: Connecting The Power/Data Cable

    Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 182/182C to a DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 2.0 Amp fuse. For wiring the GPSMAP 182/182C to a GSD 20 Sonar Module, refer to the GSD 20 Installation Guide.

  • Page 105: Interfacing

    Approved sentences—GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL. Proprietary sentences—PGRME, PGRMZ, and PSLIB. The GPSMAP 182/182C accepts NMEA input with support for the DBT, DPT, DSC, MTW, and VHW sentences. GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual The GPSMAP 182/182C also includes NMEA input with support...

  • Page 106: Installing And Removing Data Cards

    NSTALLING AND EMOVING Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 182/182C uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to display digital charts and maps on-screen. Data cards are installed in the card slot located at the bottom right of the unit. Data cards can be installed or removed at any time, whether the unit is on or off.

  • Page 107: Satellite Information

    Date, Time, and Current Location The GPS gets date and time information from the satellite’s on- board atomic clock. When the GPS receiver has achieved a 2D or 3D GPS location, the current location is displayed in the selected location format.

  • Page 108: What Is Waas

    3 vertical meters throughout the majority of the continental U.S. and portions of Alaska. For more information, go to http://gps.faa.gov/Programs/WAAS/waas.htm. NOTE: If you are using the GPSMAP 182/182C outside of the U.S.A., we recommend you turn off WAAS for the most accurate location fix.

  • Page 109: What Is A Maritime Mobile Service Identity (Mmsi)

    Distress Call. In order to obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number, users must register their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). Garmin does not supply this number! How are MMSI Assignments Obtained? Non-commercial users (for example, recreational users who remain...

  • Page 110: Navigation Terms

    Course—the course between the active from and to waypoints. Depth—the depth below transducer. This field is active only if a transducer is connected to the GPSMAP 182/182C. Distance (Dist)—the distance from the current location to a destination.
  • Page 111 Voltage—current voltage reading being received by unit. Water Speed—the speed through the water. This field is only active if the GPSMAP 182/182C is receiving speed readings from a NMEA device. Water Temp—the water temperature. This field is only active if the GPSMAP 182/182C is receiving speed readings from a NMEA device.

  • Page 112: Messages

    Narrow the search using the city or postal code. Database Error—internal problem with the unit. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit repaired. Deep Water—the water is deeper than the amount set in the Deep Water Alarm.
  • Page 113 This is only displayed when the track recording setting is set to “Stop When Full.” GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual Track Truncated—a complete uploaded track does not fit in memory. The oldest track log points have been deleted.

  • Page 114: Loran Td System

    Setup TD field, the active waypoint information reflects those changes. Because the GPSMAP 182/182C does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it can reference a different GRI chain and/or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory.
  • Page 115 ENTER. 6. When finished, highlight Save, and press ENTER. Loran TD Setup Page GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations, or offsets were changed since the waypoint was created, the waypoint now references the active GRI-chain and secondary stations. You must adjust the TD coordinates accordingly.

  • Page 116: Optional Accessories

    A/C Adapter—powers the unit using a standard AC house current. PC Interface Cable with vehicle Power Adapter—connects the GPSMAP 182/182C to a vehicle’s electrical system on one end, and a PC, beacon receiver, marine autopilot, or other compatible device on the other end.

  • Page 117: Software License Agreement

    Product Registration link on our Home page. Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the box) in case your GPSMAP 182/182C unit is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual.

  • Page 118: Limited Warranty

    Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.

  • Page 119: Fcc Compliance

    Garmin dealer for repairs. The GPSMAP 182/182C is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment.

  • Page 120: Safety Information

    PPENDIX AFETY INFORMATION Safety Information CAUTION: Use the GPSMAP 182/182C at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using Simulator Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPSMAP 182/182C to all available navigation sources, including information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.

  • Page 121: Index

    Shallow/Deep Water 77 Split Fields 35 Temperature 77 Date/Time 101 Alarm Tab 76 Daylight Saving Time 63 Delete GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual DSC Directory Item 24 Depth Line 82 Gain 81 DGPS 102 Garmin Data Transfer 72 Alarm 76 Go To 13...
  • Page 122 Temperature Tab 68 Thermoclines 91 Tide Stations 44 Safety Information 114 Tide Tab 44 Satellite Location 101 Time Format 63 Satellite Sky View 101 Time Tab 63 Selecting Options 6 Time Zone 63 Shallow/Deep Water Alarm 77 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 123 Zoom Settings 29 Units Tab 70 Unit Defaults 70 WAAS 41, 102 Disable/Enable 42 Waterproof iv Water Speed 87 Water Temperature Alarm 77 Waypoints Creating 8 Creating Graphically 9 Editing 11 Enter/Mark 8 Move 12 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner’s Manual NDEX...
  • Page 126 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. © Copyright 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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