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Garmin GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual GPSMAP ® portable aviation receiver...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Manual Conventions

    ® portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS, XM Radio, and XM WX Weather. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Important Information ... Getting Started ...1 Unit Overview ... Charging the GPSMAP 396 ... Turning On the GPSMAP 396 ... Getting Satellite Signals ... Learning About the Keypad ... Using the GPSMAP 396... Simulator Mode ... Basic Operation In Aviation Mode ...13...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Celestial Tab... Message Tab ... Display Tab... Sound Tab ... Setup Tab ... Location Sub Tab... GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual Using XM WX Weather ...125 Viewing XM WX Weather ... Setting XM WX Weather Options ... Using the Weather Tab ...
  • Page 6 Installation Information ... Learning About GPS ... LORAN TD Setup ... Map Datums and Location Formats ... Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ... Jeppesen Database Information ... Messages ... Data Field Options ... License Agreement and Warranty... Index ...179 GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Warnings

    (NOTAMs) contain all information dashboard. needed to navigate safely. • When navigating in an aircraft, use the GPSMAP 396 only as an aid for VFR navigation. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid to situational awareness. •...

  • Page 8: Battery Warnings

    Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 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.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Unit Overview The GPSMAP 396 is an all-in-one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is easy to read in bright sun, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions.

  • Page 10: Charging The Gpsmap 396

    Charging the GPSMAP 396 Before using the unit, you need to charge the battery in the GPSMAP 396. Plug the unit into a power connector to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging. To charge the unit’s battery: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector...

  • Page 11: Turning On The Gpsmap 396

    Turning On the GPSMAP 396 The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 396, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 396 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself”...

  • Page 12: Getting Satellite Signals

    The GPS Page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix. This process should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 396 is getting satellite signals, the GPS Page shows the status as “Acquiring Satellites.”...

  • Page 13: Receiver Status

    As soon as the GPSMAP 396 has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fix, the status field indicates the status of the receiver. The unit then updates the location, date, and time.

  • Page 14: Gps Tab Options

    The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from such items as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. Monitoring the GPS status is recommended.

  • Page 15: Learning About The Keypad

    Map Page. POWER Key • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual ettIng tArted eArnIng About the eyPAd IN/OUT Keys •...

  • Page 16: Using The Gpsmap 396

    Modes, press and hold pagE. Use the roCKEr to select a mode, and press EntEr. Understanding Terms The GPSMAP 396 unit’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen.

  • Page 17: Selecting Options And Entering Data

    To select and start an option: 1. Press MENU on any page. An options menu appears with a list of optional features for that page. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to your selection. Selecting an option from an options menu. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual ettIng tArted To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: 1. Press QUIT to move backward through your steps. 2. To return to the starting page, press QUIT repeatedly.
  • Page 18 The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC Interface Cable (with a serial connector) is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the optional data card. For compatible MapSource products, refer to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/cartography. database, Obstacle ®...

  • Page 19: Simulator Mode

    Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 396 contains a Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite or XM signals are available or if either antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use.

  • Page 20: Entering A New Location

    To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude from the Panel, Pointer, or Highway pages: 1. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the speed in 10 knot/kph/mph increments. Press down on the ROCKER to decrease the speed in the same increments. 2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to change heading. 3. Press the IN and OUT Zoom keys to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). page 14 for complete GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation In Aviation Mode

    XM Audio Page. The XM Audio Page must be turned on using the Main Menu appears below. Each page has a specific use and is discussed later in this manual. Aviation Mode is the default mode for the GPSMAP 396.

  • Page 22: Creating A Direct To

    ENTER. shows the 3. Use the ROCKER to enter the word to search for. Press up and down to change the highlighted character and right to twice creates a MOB move to the next character field. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 396 shows database entries with the same characters you have entered to that point. If more than one entry exists in the database for the characters you have entered, a window appears. Use ENTER and the ROCKER to select the point. 4. Press ENTER when the point is shown. 5. With the on-screen Go To button highlighted, press ENTER. The GPSMAP 396 creates a course from your present location to the selected destination. to show the Go To Page. Use the GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 From the User tab, you can also select the top waypoint name line and then spell out the waypoint name using the ENTER and the ROCKER keys. 3. Highlight the on-screen Go To button, and press ENTER. A course is plotted from your present location to the selected destination. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon In vIAtIon Viewing Details for the Destination The Show Details option shows detailed information for your destination waypoint or the next waypoint in a route. This feature is handy for retrieving airport information, such as communication frequencies and runway information.
  • Page 24 (*), which indicates that the frequency has usage restrictions. You can show the usage restriction information on your GPSMAP 396. To view usage restrictions for a communication frequency: 1. With the Comm tab selected, use the ROCKER to highlight any frequency with usage restrictions (noted with an asterisk), and press ENTER. A Usage Restrictions Page appears describing the restrictions for the selected frequency. 2. To return to the Comm Information Page, press ENTER. Usage Restrictions Page GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Finding A Nearby Point

    Page options menu. You can Show arrows (or Show Bearing) and Set airport Criteria. Aviation Nearest Categories In Aviation Mode, the Nearest Pages contain the following information: GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon In vIAtIon airport—nearest 15; identifier, bearing, distance, length of the longest runway, and common traffic advisory (CTAF) or tower frequency.
  • Page 26 IndIng A Selecting a Nearby Point as Your Destination In an emergency, you can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 396 guide you to the closest point to land. To select a nearby point as your destination: 1. Press NRST.
  • Page 27 VOR is listed (by identifier) and the transmit and receive frequencies are denoted by a TX and RX respectively. To view additional communication frequencies: 1. Press NRST to open the Nearest Pages. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the ARTCC or FSS sub tab. 3. Press the ROCKER down to highlight Center or Station (based which tab you are on), and press ENTER. ARTCC Tab GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon In vIAtIon 4. Select the numbered item that you want from the list, and press ENTER to show the communication information. The lowest numbers on the list are the closest communication points.
  • Page 28 When an airspace alert appears, press nrSt to automatically show nearest airspace information. Press nrSt a second time to quickly show the nearest airports list. Press nrSt a third time to show the Find Menu. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Setting Airport Criteria

    To enter airport criteria: 1. Press NEAREST, and open the Airport tab. 2. Press MENU to show the options menu. 3. Select Set Airport Criteria, and then press ENTER. A window appears with the current settings for runway surface and minimum runway length. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon In vIAtIon Airport Criteria Page 4. With the runway surface field highlighted, press ENTER. Select the surface type, and press ENTER.

  • Page 30: Selecting An Approach

    An Selecting an Approach CaUtion: The approaches provided in the Jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only. The GPSMAP 396 is not an IFR-approved instrument and should not be used as a primary source of navigation guidance in instrument conditions.

  • Page 31: Understanding Vectors

    The Vectors? option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you navigate to the final approach waypoint. If you select Yes, the GPSMAP 396 creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]).

  • Page 32: Finding Points On Land

    Finding Points on Land To take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the GPSMAP 396, you can find points on the land and then create a turn-by-turn route (auto-route) to that point. For example, you can find a restaurant to eat dinner at when you land.

  • Page 33: Marking A Waypoint

    Marking a Waypoint Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 396. Press the EntEr/MarK to capture your present location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid 2D or 3D satellite fix to mark your location. Press MEnU twice and open the GPS tab to view your satellite receiver status.

  • Page 34: Creating A Flight Plan (Route)

    3. Highlight the route you want to take from the list, and press MENU. 4. Highlight Activate Route, and press ENTER. You can also create a flight plan to use at a later time. For more information, refer to “Editing and Managing Routes” “Creating Routes” beginning on page 60 beginning on page GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Following Your Flight Plan

    Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 396 guides you to the destination using a variety of tools. notE: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all of your flight plans (routes) in your unit are still current.

  • Page 36: Aviation Mode

    Pages, as well as some additional aviation features, such as E6B. Map Page The GPSMAP 396 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The Map Page shows map information (digital cartography) that includes airspace boundaries, airports, navaids, lakes, rivers, coastlines, cities, and highways.

  • Page 37: Map Orientation

    The system uses optional MapSource City Navigator for street level mapping data. Detailed marine chart coverage is available through the use of the BlueChart, or MapSource software. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual vIAtIon Map coverage conforms to the following conditions: •...

  • Page 38: Panning The Map

    To view details about an on-screen point: elevaton, tme to 1. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the waypoint or map the feature, and item you want. If there are several items grouped closely arrow’s locaton coordnates. together, zoom in closer for a better view. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it is highlighted on screen with the name and location shown at the top of the screen, along with the distance and bearing from your current location, as shown in the image to the left. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Airspace Information

    Page. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the extra tabs and view the information. 4. Select an on-screen button, and press ENTER. 5. Press QUIT to exit the Information Page. Airport Information Page GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual vIAtIon Airspace Information Pan mode can also be used to retrieve information on airspaces depicted on the map. Highlighted arspace area Airspace Information To retrieve airspace information from the Map Page: 1. Use the ROCKER to select an area within the airspace...

  • Page 40: Clearing Unwanted Details From The Map

    2. Highlight the Measure Distance option, and press ENTER. An on-screen arrow appears on the map at your present location with ENT REF below it. 3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point that you want to measure from), and press ENTER. A push-pin icon marks the starting point on the map. Push pn indicating the beginning point of the measurement Measure Distance 4. Move the arrow to the point want to measure to. The bearing and distance from the reference point and arrow coordinates appear in the data window at the top of the screen. 5. Press QUIT to finish. End point of measurement, labeled “ENT REF” GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Setting The Bug Indicator

    You can also set the Bug Indicator on the HSI shown on the Panel Page. Open the Panel Page and press MEnU. Follow steps 2 through 4 above. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual vIAtIon Setting Up the Map Page The Map Page Setup allows you to adjust the way items appear on the Map Page.

  • Page 42: Changing The Page Layout And Data Fields

    3. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER 4. Move the field highlight to the data field you want to change, and press ENTER. 5. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the data you want to show, and press ENTER. 6. To return the field to the default setting, press MENU and then ENTER. 7. Press QUIT to exit. Changing a Data Field GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 43 Additional Map Data You can view the data that is currently loaded on your GPSMAP 396 unit and data card. To review or change data card information: 1. Access the Map Page, and press MENU. 2. From the options menu, highlight Map Information, and press ENTER. Map Family highlighted. Press ENTER to vew the ndvdual maps in the family.

  • Page 44: Terrain Page

    Above Ground Level (AGL). Terrain and Obstacle Color Code red—terrain or obstacle is within 100 feet of the aircraft. Yellow—terrain or obstacle is between the user-defined Caution Elevation and 100 feet below the aircraft. Obstacle Icons GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 45 Alerts If you are on another page of the GPSMAP 396 unit, Terrain, Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts show in the lower-left corner to inform you of the situation. The alert remains on the screen until the flight path has cleared the obstacle or terrain, or until you press QUit.
  • Page 46 The Look ahead time for Terrain and Obstacle Alerts determines the time when an alert annunciation occurs. For example, if 120 seconds is selected, the GPSMAP 396 provides an alert up to 120 seconds before you reach the terrain or obstacle.

  • Page 47: Panel Page

    GPS. The Panel Page appears only when the GPSMAP 396 is in Aviation Mode. The Panel Page shows a graphic Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) surrounded by additional indicators.

  • Page 48: Manually Setting A Course

    To manually set a course to the destination waypoint: 1. With the Panel Page shown, press MENU to show the Panel Page options menu. 2. Highlight Set OBS and Hold, and press ENTER. An OBS data field appears on the screen. Keep in mind that you must have a destination waypoint selected. 3. Select the OBS course by pressing the ROCKER left and right. Press ENTER. The course deviation needle and course pointer now provide steering guidance to the selected course. To release the waypoint hold and return to automatic sequencing of route waypoints, press MENU. Highlight Release Hold, and press ENTER. To cancel the OBS course and reset a direct course to the waypoint, press Direct To , highlight Resume Route, and press ENTER to re-start the route. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Altitude” message appears, the time to vertical navigation goes blank, and the VNAV indicator disappears from the Panel Page. CaUtion: The GPSMAP 396 is a VFR navigation tool and should not be used to perform instrument approaches. VNAV is only a VFR navigation aid and is not intended for instrument approaches.
  • Page 50 (or Go To) as your reference waypoint. The Indcator reference waypoint defines the target location. VNAV Profile—allows you to select the descent rate. VnaV Messages—enables and disables VNAV alert messages. VNAV Setup Tab GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Active Route Page

    Jeppesen Database, the route is locked. You need to create a new route with current Jeppesen Database points. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual vIAtIon Active Route Page Options Press MEnU while on the Active Route Page to open the options menu.

  • Page 52: Position Data Page

    Max Speed—clears the maximum speed. reset odometer—clears the running total of the distance traveled since the odometer was last reset. reset all—clears all trip information including the maximum speed and odometer. page 173 in the GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Flight Log

    Flight Log The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GPSMAP 396 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in Aviation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight.

  • Page 54: Aircraft Information

    Select a symbol for your aircraft to change the data fields on the Panel Page and the map symbol. To select a saved aircraft profile: 1. From the Aircraft Profile tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the aircraft profile, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Weight & Balance may be used during your pre-flight preparations to verify the weight and balance conditions for your aircraft. By entering the weight and arm values on this page, the GPSMAP 396 can calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (CG) to ensure a safe flight.

  • Page 56: E6B Tab

    Also can be entered directly for winds aloft calculations. Density altitude—(calculated figure) determined from entry of indicated altitude, barometric pressure and total air temperature. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 57 The calculated figures for Head Wind, Wind From, and Wind Speed appears. notE: If a True North reference is currently selected as the heading reference on your GPSMAP 396, you must enter Barometric Heading using a True North reference to determine winds pressure accurately.

  • Page 58: Xm Audio Page

    XM audio output on or off. notE: You MUSt have a GXM 30/30A or GXM 30 smart antenna connected to your GPSMAP 396 and a subscription to XM Radio to use XM Radio features. Additionally, you must use an optional External Speaker with vehicle power cable, third-party FM modulator, headphones, or another audio device plugged in to hear the audio.
  • Page 59 Press the IN or OUT keys to change the category. OR Highlight the category field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to change the category. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual vIAtIon XM Audio Page Options Use the options menu to customize the XM Audio Page. When the XM Audio Page is open, press MEnU to open the options menu.

  • Page 60: Using Favorites

    Favorites List You can delete a channel from the Favorites list or delete all channels. To delete a channel from Favorites: 1. In the Favorites category, highlight the channel you want to delete, and press MENU. 2. Highlight Delete Favorite to delete the selected channel from your favorites list. OR Highlight Delete All Favorites to delete all channels from your Favorites list. 3. Press ENTER. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 61 Select Favorites to scan only channels in your Favorites list. 4. Press ENTER. Each channel plays for five seconds, and then advances to the next channel. 5. Press any key to stop scanning and select the current channel. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual vIAtIon Turning Audio On or Off To turn audio on or off: 1. On the XM Audio Page, press MENU. 2. Highlight Mute Audio Output on the options menu to turn off the audio. A music note with a red slash appears in the...

  • Page 62: Basic Operation In Automotive Mode

    To add the Compass, Highway, or XM Audio Pages: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Display tab. 2. Highlight the Highway Page, Compass Page, or XM Audio Page fields, and press ENTER. Select On, and press ENTER. equence aSIc peratIon utoMotIve Highway Page Current Route Page (Optional) “Navigating in Trip Computer Page XM Audio Page (Optional) GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Navigating In Automotive Mode

    You can also start a saved route through the Routes tab on the Main Menu. For more information, refer to page GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon In To go to a highlighted map item: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the item you would like to navigate to on the Map Page.
  • Page 64 Finding an item using the Containing field: The unit searches for items containing the letter combination you enter and shows them in the list. 4. Highlight an item from the list, and press ENTER. 5. Highlight the Go To button, and press ENTER. For complete information about finding an item, refer to page GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Finding An Item

    Attractions, Aviation Points, Transportation, and Weather Data. Find Menu Follow the directions on the previous page to search for an item near your current location and then route to it. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon In utoMotIve Using the Find From Feature The Find option also supports a “find from”...

  • Page 66: Recently Found Items

    Show Find History—allows you to toggle between showing the items you have searched for recently (Find History) and the items you have recently created a Go To for (Go To History). remove point—removes the point that is highlighted in the list. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Find Menu Options

    Information Page 2. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit the information page. You can also highlight one of the on-screen buttons, and press ENTER to perform that operation. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon In utoMotIve Find Menu Options To view additional options for the Find Menu, press nrSt/FinD, and then press MEnU. Enable auto arrange—automatically arranges the Find Menu.

  • Page 68: Creating Routes

    Creating Routes The GPSMAP 396 lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each. Routes can be created in two ways. The first way is to select waypoints from the Find Menu, allowing you to see a list of the route points as you create the route.
  • Page 69 4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the location, and press ENTER. Press MENU and select Append To Route. If you select an area of the map that is not a feature or waypoint, a new waypoint is created for that location. Press ENTER on the New Waypoint Page to save the location as a waypoint and continue adding points to your route. You can edit the properties of this waypoint as you can with any waypoint. Creating a New Route on the Map GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon In utoMotIve 5. Repeat until you have added all points to the route. 6. When finished, press QUIT twice to return to the Route Review Page. OR Press MENU, highlight Edit as Text, and press ENTER to view the Route Review Page.

  • Page 70: Creating Waypoints

    Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 396. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding EntEr/MarK. You can also find waypoints using the map or Find Menu and store them in the unit.
  • Page 71 You can create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, a highlighted description of that item appears. The GPSMAP 396 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint.

  • Page 72: Creating A Waypoint By Entering Coordinates

    Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the character. Repeat until the new location is entered. 2. On the New Waypoint Page, use the ROCKER to highlight the Location field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to enter the location coordinates, and press ENTER when finished. 3. To change any of the other information, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to enter the new information. 4. After entering your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Following An Automotive Route

    Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 396 guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the Map Page and Current Route Page. Track Your Progress with the Map Page You can track the progress of your route on the Map Page. Your route is shown with a magenta line.

  • Page 74: Editing Your Route

    3. Press ENTER when the Add Avoid button is highlighted. 4. Select Avoid Road or Avoid Area, and press ENTER. 5. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the first point in the avoidance area. Press ENTER to select the first point. 6. Move the arrow to the end point and press ENTER. During route calculation and navigation, the GPSMAP 396 avoids the area within the box or the selected area of the road. 7. When finished, highlight the OK button, and press ENTER. while in Automotive Mode. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Creating A Detour

    Creating a Detour If, while navigating a route, there is road construction or a closed road, you can have your GPSMAP 396 create a detour route. While navigating a course, press Direct to Navigate menu. Select the distance you want, and press EntEr.

  • Page 76: Automotive Mode Pages And Features

    Marine and Automotive modes. The GPSMAP 396 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location centered on the map. When you press the roCKEr, the GPSMAP 396 enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the screen area.

  • Page 77: Highway Page

    A compass ribbon appears at the top of the page to show your current heading as the violet bar and a red vertical bar indicates the bearing to your course. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual utoMotIve Ages And To hide/show the Highway Page: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu.
  • Page 78 Set Up Highway—shows an options menu with two tabs: Line, and Waypoint. Each tab has On/Off settings for several options, such as enabling the line for the Active Leg and Track Log. Set up Highway GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Current Route Page

    Current Route Page Whenever you have started a route in the GPSMAP 396 in Automotive Mode, the Current Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.

  • Page 80: Trip Computer

    You can reset the Trip Computer before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 396 turned on to allow the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

  • Page 81: Editing And Managing Routes

    EntEr to set the route leg transition (or waypoint transition). Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 396 leads you to the next point on your route. When you select Manual, you can transition to the next waypoint while navigating a route.

  • Page 82: Navigating A Saved Route

    To change the name of the route: 1. Press MENU twice, and highlight Route. 2. From the Route List Page, use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER. 3. From the Route Review Page, use the ROCKER to highlight the route name field at the top of the page, and press ENTER. Enter a new Route name here 4. Use the ROCKER to enter the route name and then press ENTER. Route Review Page GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 83 “Editing and Managing Waypoints” section on page 77.) When you return to the Route Review Page, the next point in the route is automatically highlighted. This allows you to review each point on the route by pressing EntEr repeatedly. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual utoMotIve Ages And eAtures...
  • Page 84 You should enter fuel flow rates based on information for your vehicle (such as the operator’s manual or performance specifications) and note the units of measure (gallons or liters). GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Editing And Managing Waypoints

    To access the Waypoint Review Page from the Map: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the Map Page. 2. Press ENTER to show the Waypoint Review Page. If the waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or BlueChart feature, the Waypoint Review Page can include additional tabs containing information about the other features at that location. Waypoint Review Page GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual utoMotIve Ages And eAtures dItIng And To access the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs, and highlight the waypoint from the list.
  • Page 86 Measure Distance—allows you to measure the distance and bearing Name field between two points on the map (see point to on Main Map—returns to the highlighted waypoint on the Map Page and exits the Waypoint Page. page 32 for more information). GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Adding A Waypoint To A Route

    1. Open the Waypoint Page, and press MENU to open the options menu. Waypoint Options Menu 2. Select Append To Route from the options menu. The Select Route window appears. 3. Highlight the route or select New Route, and press ENTER. 4. With OK highlighted, press ENTER to save the waypoint. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual utoMotIve Ages And eAtures dItIng And Averaging the Waypoint’s Location average Location makes the unit take several sample location measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate location reading.

  • Page 88: Projecting A Waypoint

    Enter the distance, bearing, and location to project from. dItIng And AnAgIng AyPoInts 6. To change the location from which you are projecting the new waypoint, highlight the From field, and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens. Select the point from which you project your new waypoint just as you would select a waypoint or point of interest. For more information see the “Finding an Item” section on page 57. 7. To adjust the distance that the new waypoint is projected beyond the original waypoint, highlight the Distance field and press ENTER. Enter the projection distance and press ENTER. To adjust the bearing that the new waypoint is projected from the original waypoint, highlight the Bearing field and press ENTER. Enter the bearing, and press ENTER. 8. When you have adjusted all elements of the projected location, highlight Save, and press ENTER. 9. Make any other changes to the new waypoint data (such as the name or symbol), highlight OK, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Organizing Waypoints Into Categories

    You can create up to 15 categories. To create a waypoint category: 1. From any of the waypoint pages or the Points tab, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Select Edit Categories, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight Add, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual utoMotIve Ages And eAtures dItIng And 4. Use the ROCKER to enter a name for the category. 5. Highlight Save, and press ENTER.
  • Page 90 The User Points tab shows a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory. From the User list, you can review, edit, rename, or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints. “Creating Waypoints” page User Points Tab GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual section...

  • Page 91: Deleting Waypoints

    When you delete a waypoint, you cannot recover it from the unit. Back up important waypoints to a computer using the USB cable and software, such as MapSource, or write the coordinates down by hand. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual utoMotIve Ages And eAtures...

  • Page 92: Proximity Points

    Because the unit only alerts for one of the overlap points, use caution when navigating in these areas. If you enter an alarm circle overlap, you are only alerted to the closest proximity waypoint. Proximity Points Tab GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 93 2. Select the waypoint or point of interest from the Find Menu. With OK highlighted, press ENTER to select that point. (For complete information about the Find Menu, see “Finding an Item” on page 57). The distance field is now highlighted. 3. Press ENTER to begin entry of the proximity radius. 4. Use the ROCKER to enter a distance value (up to 99.99 units), and press ENTER. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual utoMotIve Ages And eAtures dItIng And To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: 1. Open the Proximity sub tab. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the proximity waypoint to clear, and press MENU.

  • Page 94: Managing Your Tracks

    Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and location for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 396 gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before you start traveling because when the track log is full, new track points overwrite the oldest track points.
  • Page 95 Clearing the Track Log 4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER. Press QUIT to exit. To save the entire track log: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Track, then highlight the Active sub tab to the right. 3. Use the ROCKER to select Save, and press ENTER. 4. A window pops up asking if you want to save the entire track log. To save the entire track, highlight Yes, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual utoMotIve Ages And eAtures To save a portion of the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Track tab, and highlight the Active sub tab. 3. Use the ROCKER to select Save, and press ENTER.
  • Page 96 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Track tab. Press the ROCKER right to highlight the Saved sub tab. AnAgIng rAcKs 3. Highlight the track you want to edit, and press ENTER. The Track Review Page opens. Make changes you want. 4. Highlight the Name field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to change the name, and press ENTER. 5. Select a different screen color when the track appears on the map. 6. To show this track on the map, highlight the box next to Show on Map, and press ENTER. 7. To begin a TracBack, highlight TracBack, and press ENTER. For more information about the TracBack feature, refer to the next page. 8. To view the track on the map, highlight Map, and press ENTER. Press QUIT to return to the Track tab. 9. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to save the track. Press QUIT to exit. Track Review Page GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Navigating A Saved Track

    3. Use the ROCKER to select the point you want to navigate to (TracBack to), and press ENTER. TracBack Tips When a TracBack has been started, the GPSMAP 396 divides the track into segments called legs. Up to 300 temporary turns are created to mark the most significant features of the track in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible.

  • Page 98: Basic Operation In Marine Mode

    Marine Mode features five main pages: the Map, Compass, Highway, Active Route, and Position Data Page, as well as an optional XM Audio Page. If you are connected to a sonar module, such as a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21, an additional Sonar Page is available.

  • Page 99: Navigating In Marine Mode

    When you are actively navigating, a magenta line always runs from your current location to the destination on the Map Page. You can use the Map Page, Compass Page, Highway Page, and Position Data Page to help navigate to your destination. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual ArIne Ages And eAtures...

  • Page 100: Marine Mode Pages And Features

    Marine and Automotive modes. The GPSMAP 396 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location centered on the map. When you press the roCKEr, the GPSMAP 396 enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the screen area.

  • Page 101: Compass Page

    The compass ring and bearing indicators work independently to show the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination. If the arrow points up, you are going directly to the GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual ArIne waypoint. If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow until it points up, then continue in that direction.

  • Page 102: Using The Marine Timer

    Timers Setup tab in the Main Menu. To set the Marine Timer: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Press the ROCKER down to select Setup and then right to select the Timers sub tab. 3. Highlight Stop next to Marine, and press ENTER to change the timer’s behavior. Highlight the behavior you want, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the time field, press ENTER, and then use the ROCKER to enter a new time. The maximum time is 60:00 (minutes: seconds). Press ENTER when finished. Marine Timer on the Compass Page GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Dsc

    The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from the VHF radio on the chartplotter. The GPSMAP 396 requires input from a DSC enabled VHF radio to show position, and to sound/show alerts from a distress call or position report.

  • Page 104: Understanding Distress Calls

    Ages And eAtures Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 396 receives a distress call from a connected DSC enabled VHF radio, an alert message and notification page appear, and an alarm tone is sounded. Distress calls are shown in the DSC Call List, and Log with a checkered symbol.
  • Page 105 If a second call is received from the same vessel, it replaces the first call in the Call List. Press MEnU to sort the list and delete entries. DSC Call List GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual ArIne DSC Log When DSC calls are received, they are automatically stored in the Log, with the latest call at the top.

  • Page 106: Dsc Directory

    Another way to input a name is from the Entry Review Page or the DSC Distress Call or DSC Position Report Pages. The Name and MMSI are sent to other Garmin GPS units: Only the MMSI numbers are sent to other non-Garmin DSC users.

  • Page 107: Navigating To A Position Report Or Distress Call

    Direct To 2. With Go To (MMSI/Name) or (DSC) highlighted, press ENTER. Navigating to a DSC Call GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual ArIne Setting up DSC The DSC Setup 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 is helpful for practice before connecting to the real system.

  • Page 108: Main Menu

    The Main Menu features some additional pages that are useful to you as you plan trips and use your GPSMAP 396. Some of these pages have already been discussed in-depth in previous sections. This section only contains the additional pages and features found in the Main Menu that have not been discussed yet.

  • Page 109: Weather Tab

    For more information about subscribing to XM WX Weather, see page 178. Map Page with XM WX Weather GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual XM Tab The XM tab is where you can view and select XM Radio channels, add or delete favorites, and obtain radio ID and XM WX Satellite Weather service level information.

  • Page 110: Flights Tab

    Flights Tab The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GPSMAP 396 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in Aviation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. More information on the...

  • Page 111: Points Tab

    Proximity Sub Tab Use the Proximity sub tab to shows an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual Track Tab Use the Track tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use.

  • Page 112: Sonar Tab

    The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, True Airspeed, and Winds Aloft (Head Wind, Tail Wind, Wind From, and Wind Speed), based on information you enter. Information on the “E6B Tab” is located on “Aircraft Tab” is located on Aircraft Profile Tab page GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 113: Alarms Tab

    Turn). 4. Press ENTER to place a check mark in the Persist box. When an alarm goes off, it sounds until you acknowledge the alarm message by pressing ENTER. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual Airspace Alarms Sub Tab (Aviation Mode Only) Press nrSt/FinD to view the Airspace Information when an airspace alarm message appears. Class B, Cta; Class C, tMa; towers, Cntrl Zones; restricted, aDiZ;...
  • Page 114 DgpS—sets an alarm to sound when the unit loses a differential fix. accuracy—sets an alarm to sound when GPS accuracy falls outside of the user-set value. Select on, and then enter a specific distance. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Marine Warnings—sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area where a marine warning is in effect. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual Sonar Alarms Sub Tab (Marine Mode Only) You must be receiving sonar NMEA data for Sonar alarms to work.

  • Page 116: Celestial Tab

    To use the current date again, highlight the Date field. Press MEnU, highlight Use Current Date, and press EntEr. Select the date and locaton Anmaton controls for the sky view Sun & Moon Sub Tab Moon phase Location of the sun and moon in the sky view GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 117: Tide Sub Tab

    To use the current location, highlight the From field. Press EntEr, highlight Current Location, and press EntEr. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual Tide Sub Tab The Tide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows tide station information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and more than 3,000 tide stations.
  • Page 118 To view a chart’s details for another time during the day (other than current time): 1. From the Tide sub tab with the chart shown, press MENU, and select Move Cursor. 2. Press the ROCKER RIGHT or LEFT to view the chart at another time. 3. To return to the current time, press MENU, and select Stop Moving Cursor. To automatically start pointer mode to scroll the chart: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Date field. Then press DOWN to start the pointer (pan) mode. 2. Scroll the chart right to view the next day or left to view the previous day. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 119 To show the Hunt & Fish information: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Celestial from the vertical list of tabs using the ROCKER. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Hunt & Fish sub tab. Hunt & Fish Sub Tab GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual To view Hunt & Fish information for a different date: 1. Highlight the Date field, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to change the digits of the date to the date you want. You can also use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to view information for another date. Press and hold IN or OUT to scroll quickly through dates.

  • Page 120: Message Tab

    Message Tab The Message tab shows a list of messages generated by your GPSMAP 396. Use the roCKEr to scroll through the list of messages on the Log tab. Use the Log Filter tab to show only the types of messages you want to view.

  • Page 121: Display Tab

    Color Mode—sets the screen to a Day, night, or auto display. Auto switches from day to night at sunset and changes back at sunrise. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual twilight adjustment—allows the unit to adjust the backlight for optimum viewing during twilight times.

  • Page 122: Sound Tab

    Sound Tab The Sound tab allows you to customize the sounds your GPSMAP 396 makes to suit your needs. To view the Sound tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Sound from the vertical list of tabs. Sound Tab Beeper—sets the beeper to chime during key presses and alarms (Key and alarm) or alarms only.

  • Page 123: Setup Tab

    WaaS—allows you to Disable and Enable WAAS from this field. External power off—allows you to select whether the GPSMAP 396 remains on (Stay on) or the unit turns off (turn off) when external power is removed from the unit. External power on—allows you to turn the GPSMAP 396 on (turn on) or charge the battery (Charge Battery) when external power is applied to the unit.
  • Page 124 Quick Calculation—takes more time to calculate, but generates a better quality route. • Better route—generates an even better quality route, but uses a longer calculation time. • Best route—generates the most optimal route, but takes the longest time to calculate. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 125 To open the Guidance sub tab, press MEnU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select guidance from the row of tabs along the top of the page. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual page 66 off-route recalculation—allows you to set whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your route (prompted), or whether the unit recalculates automatically.
  • Page 126 Time Sub Tab time Zone—allows you to choose your correct time zone so the GPSMAP 396 shows the correct local time. Select other to enter a UTC Offset. If the incorrect date is shown, press MEnU, highlight Set Date, and press EntEr.

  • Page 127: Location Sub Tab

    Depth—select the unit to show the depth. Vertical Speed—select the unit to show your vertical speed. pressure—select the unit to show the pressure. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual Location Sub Tab Refer to the “Appendix” of this guide for more information about location formats and map datums.

  • Page 128: Selecting A Different Heading Reference

    To show this information at start up, highlight the box next to Show at power-up. Press EntEr to place a check mark in the box. To hide the welcome information at start up, remove the check mark from the box. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 129 Garmin panel-mounted GPS receiver. Allows the GPSMAP 396 to show a Go To or route selected on the panel- mounted GPS receiver. This eliminates the need to enter the destination on both units.
  • Page 130 If you select GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out format, you can control a differential beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 396 using the Interface sub tab. You can have the unit automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal, or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit, and the information is used to tune the beacon receiver.
  • Page 131 Check Wiring—the unit is not making connection with DGPS receiver. To restart the scan: 1. Press MENU. 2. Highlight Restart Scan, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual 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.

  • Page 132: Advanced Nmea Output Setup

    Advanced NMEA Output Setup If you are going to interface the GPSMAP 396 with another piece of equipment (such as a radar or autopilot), the unit needs to be set to output NMEA data. The NMEA data transmission can be customized to keep the output rate at two seconds.

  • Page 133: Using Xm Wx Weather

    Map Page with XM WX Weather turned on notE: XM Weather data is not saved between power cycles in the unit . If the GPSMAP 396 is turned off, the unit must reload the data. eAther...

  • Page 134: Setting Xm Wx Weather Options

    To set up weather options on the Map Page: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Set Up Map, and press ENTER. 3. Press left or right on the ROCKER to highlight the Weather, Avtn Wx, Srfc Wx, or Mrn Wx tab. 4. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the field you want to change, and press ENTER. 5. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit. Map Page Options Menu GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 135: Weather Explorer Tab

    Weather Data—toggles XM WX Weather data on or off on the Map Page. nEXraD radar, Satellite Mosaic, Lightning, Storm Cells, Hurricanes—sets the zoom range at which the feature first appears on-screen. Select auto, off, or 20 ft to 800 nm. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual sIng eAther ettIng Avtn Wx Tab Use the Avtn Wx tab to set the zoom range at which aviation weather information first appears on the Map Page.
  • Page 136 Use the Mrn Wx tab on the Map Page Options to set up marine weather options. Water temperature, Wave period, Wave Direction, Wave Height, Marine Warnings—sets the zoom range at which each feature first appears on-screen. Select auto, off, or 20 ft to 800 nm. Mrn Wx Tab GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 137: Using The Weather Tab

    Use the In and Out keys to zoom in or out on the map. Weather information type Weather Explorer tab with Storm Cells To view a specific XM WX Weather Information Type: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Weather Explorer tab. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual 3. Press right on the ROCKER to highlight the Weather Information Type field. 4. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select (scroll through) the weather information type you want to view. The map refreshes to show only the selected information type.
  • Page 138 Weather Legend—shows the color legend for Radar, Fronts, METARs, County Warnings, and Other features. Press right or left on the roCKEr to view each weather legend. Weather Legend GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 139 Weather products—shows a list of all weather features you can access based on your subscription plan. Shows age of weather data in minutes. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual sIng eAther Accessing GXM 30/30A Antenna Information To view information about your GXM 30/30A antenna: 1. From any page, press MENU twice to show the Main Menu.

  • Page 140: Finding Weather Information

    To find weather information for your current location: 1. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select Weather Data, and press ENTER. The Weather From Current Location Page appears. Weather From Current Location 3. Highlight the Forecast tab to view the weather forecast for your current location. “Finding Weather Forecast 4. Highlight the Sea Surface tab to view sea surface information. Sea Surface Information Forecast high temperature Chance of precptaton Forecast low temperature GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 141 Marine Weather Bulletins You can highlight a weather bulletin and press EntEr to view the full text of the marine weather bulletin. Marine Weather Bulletin GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual sIng eAther You can find weather forecast information for a different location.

  • Page 142: Setting Up And Using Sonar

    SInG This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 396 when used in conjunction with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 20/GSD 21 Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module. When you turn on your GPSMAP 396, the GSD 20/GSD 21 automatically turns on.

  • Page 143: Using The Sonar Page

    Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, your GPSMAP 396 becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher with the Sonar Page. If a GSD 20 or GSD 21 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer, a “Sonar Turned Off”...

  • Page 144: Adjustment Options

    If you are sitting still or the sonar screen is moving too fast, slow the scroll rate or pause the scrolling. range—sets the depth range used for viewing. The unit can be set to automatically track the bottom or set to a user-specified depth range. Sonar Adjustments GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 145 Quickly zoom in and out of the Sonar Page by pressing the in and out keys. Stop the zoom function by pressing the out key until the no Zoom setting appears. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual ettIng uP And sIng onAr View/Span—available when a Zoom scale other than no Zoom is...

  • Page 146: Resizing The Split Screen

    Sonar Page resumes scrolling. To mark an underwater waypoint: 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU, highlight Show Pointer, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the location you want to mark. Press ENTER. The New Map Waypoint Page appears. 3. To change the name, symbol, or depth, highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER. Make your changes, and press ENTER when done. 4. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 5. To return to the standard Sonar Page, press QUIT; or press MENU, highlight Hide Pointer, and press ENTER. to reference sonar items and GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 147: Setting Up The Sonar Page

    Water type—select the proper water type you are boating in. Since sound waves travel through Fresh and Salt water at different rates, it is necessary to select the Water type to ensure accurate readings on the unit. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual ettIng uP And sIng onAr Depth number—select how efficient the digital depth update rate...

  • Page 148: Calibrating The Water Speed

    If there is a problem with the speed sensor or if a speed sensor is not installed, “Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working” appears at the bottom of the screen. Check connections of speed sensor cables. Calibrating the Water Speed GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 149: Setting Up The Sonar Display

    Sonar Display Setup Tab Scale—select how and where you want the depth scale shown. Color Bar—select on to show a gradient scale of the current target Level setting on the Sonar Setup tab. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual ettIng uP And sIng onAr Flasher—select on to show a graphic Flasher representation on...

  • Page 150: Understanding Sonar

    The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends the data to the GPSMAP 396 to be processed and shown. The underwater data is shown on the Sonar screen in the order that it is returned: first returned is the first on the screen.

  • Page 151: Transducer Coverage

    6-foot diameter 40° Cone Angle (50 kHz) 10° Cone Angle (200 kHz) circle at a 30-foot depth. Dual frequency mode combines both frequencies to get the best coverage area and contour/depth readings. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 152 Thermoclines are shown as the weakest colors. One of the unique features offered by Garmin is See-Thru technology, which allows the GPSMAP 396 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 153: Viewing The Sonar Temperature Tab

    Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab notE: You must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, to view temperature information. The Temperature sub tab provides a visual graph of water temperature changes over a period of time.

  • Page 154: Tis(Traffic Information Service)

    TIS Traffic is available to aircraft equipped with a Mode S Data Link such as the Garmin GTX 330 Transponder. TIS Traffic from a GTX 330 Transponder can then be shown on the GPSMAP 396. Surveillance data includes all transponder-equipped aircraft within the coverage volume.

  • Page 155: Tis Limitations

    Other limitations and anomalies associated with TIS are described in the AIM, Section 1-3-5. Refer to information. notE: Garmin is not responsible for Mode S geographical coverage. Operation of the ground stations is the responsibility of the FAA. Refer to the Aeronautical Information Manual for a Terminal Mode S Radar Site Map covering the U.S.
  • Page 156 Occasionally, aircraft maneuvering causes this algorithm to induce errors in the GPSMAP 396 screen. These errors primarily affect relative bearing information and traffic target track vector (it will lag); intruder distance and altitude remains relatively accurate and may be used to assist in “see and avoid.”...

  • Page 157: Tis Symbology

    The GPSMAP 396 supports TIS input from a Garmin Mode S transponder, such as the GTX 330. To configure TIS input: 1. Press MENU twice. The Main Menu appears. 2. Highlight the Setup tab. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Interface sub tab. 4. Highlight the Serial Data Format field, and use the ROCKER to select TIS In. The status field indicates one of the following messages: •...

  • Page 158: Traffic Ground Track

    TIS audio alerts can be turned off in the Main Menu Sound tab. Traffic Ground Track Traffic ground track is indicated on the GPSMAP 396 screen by a “target track vector”, a short line shown in 45-degree increments, extending in the direction of target movement.

  • Page 159: Map Page

    3. Highlight Set Up Map, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the Map sub tab. 5. Select TIS Traffic, and use the ROCKER to change the Zoom range. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual Highlighting TIS Traffic Using Map Page Panning Another Map Page feature is panning. Refer to information. When the target pointer is placed on traffic, the traffic range and altitude separation are shown.

  • Page 160: Tis Operational Procedures

    This area within 34 seconds Conditions for Traffic Advisories TIS shows a Traffic Advisory (TA) on the GPSMAP 396 when an intruder aircraft approaches your aircraft on a course that intercepts (defined by a 0.5 nm horizontal radius and a relative altitude of ±...

  • Page 161: Vhf Comm

    The GPSMAP 396 can also output frequency data to a Garmin aviation radio. Currently the two models supported are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Refer to page 158 for wiring information. CaUtion: This interface does not have an FAA installation airworthiness approval.

  • Page 162: Appendix

    15 meters (49 feet) RMS 95% typical DgpS (USCg): 3–5 meters (10–16 ft), 95% typical DgpS (WaaS): < 3 meters (10 ft) 95% typical with DGPS corrections Velocity: 0.1 knot RMS steady state Dynamics: 6 g's ® GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 163: Care Information

    (transferring it to MapSource). Immersing the Unit in Water The GPSMAP 396 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging.

  • Page 164: Optional Accessories

    Garmin products. Use of such accessories could cause damage to the GPSMAP 396 and void the warranty. pC interface Cable—Connects the unit to a serial port on your PC.

  • Page 165: Installation Information

    Installation Information Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 396 to an 11–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below and to the right indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a 3AG - 1.5 Amp fuse.

  • Page 166: Connecting To A Gtx 330 Mode S Transponder

    Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio To output frequency data to an SL40 comm or SL30 nav/comm radio, connect the Data Out pin on the GPSMAP 396 to the RxD pin on the comm radio. (You do not need to connect the comm radio to the GPSMAP 396’s Data In pin.) Set the GPSMAP 396’s Serial Data...

  • Page 167: Information About Usb Drivers

    The USB drivers should have been automatically installed when you installed the MapSource program that came with your GPSMAP 396. When you initially connect the GPSMAP 396 to a USB port, your computer prompts you to locate the destination of the drivers for the device.

  • Page 168: Using Ximage For Customized Waypoint Symbols

    Using xImage for Customized Waypoint Symbols xImage allows you to exchange images between your PC and your GPSMAP 396. You can download and save screen shots of any screen shown on your unit. xImage also allows you to download customizable splash screens and waypoint symbols from compatible GPS units, customize them (if you have an image editing program on your PC), and send them back to your GPS unit.
  • Page 169 Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, and PGRMH. The GPSMAP 396 also includes NMEA input with support for the BWC, DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW, VTG, and XTE sentences. Garmin’s proprietary communication protocol is available from the Web site (www.garmin.com).

  • Page 170: Learning About Gps

    GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS. For more information refer to the Garmin Web site at and also read the GPS Guide for Beginners, which www.garmin.com...
  • Page 171 SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world. Currently, enabling WAAS on your Garmin GPSMAP 396 in regions that are not supported by ground stations may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite.

  • Page 172: Loran Td Setup

    Setup TD field, the active waypoint information does reflect those changes. Since the GPSMAP 396 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 173 TD coordinate anywhere in the world. You must know your GRI chain number and/or secondary stations to create a LORAN TD location. For more information read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp. PPendIX orAn...

  • Page 174: Map Datums And Location Formats

    Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart are referenced to a specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSMAP 396 can be set to match most of those commonly used.

  • Page 175: Digital Selective Calling (Dsc)

    Coast Guard when used in an emergency Distress Call. 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! For more information regarding MMSI’s visit .gov/marcomms/gmdss/mmsi.htm.

  • Page 176: How Are Mmsi Assignments Obtained

    DSC support. Any DSC- equipped mariner (on sea or land) within range can receive the call. When the Garmin GPSMAP 396 is connected to a VHF with DSC support, the GPS unit shows a Call List, Log, and a Directory. Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive NMEA data from each other.

  • Page 177: Jeppesen Database Information

    28 days online (www.garmin.com). The update program is designed to operate on Windows requires the included USB Cable to connect your GPSMAP 396 to the PC’s USB port. The following information is provided from the internal Jeppesen database: airport—* identifier, facility name, city/state/country, latitude/...

  • Page 178: Messages

    Memory Full—unit memory is full, no further data can be saved. Memory (raM) Failed Unit needs repair—there is an internal problem with your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. near proximity point—you have reached the distance set for a proximity waypoint.
  • Page 179 Water Alarm. Sonar Failed Unit needs repair—there is an internal problem with the unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. Steep turn—approaching a turn that requires a bank angle in excess of 25 degrees to stay on course.
  • Page 180 Waypoint already Exists—a waypoint with the same name already exists. Waypoint Memory Full—the unit has stored the maximum number of waypoints. XM antenna not responding—the unit is unable to communicate with the GXM 30/30A. XM Connected—the GXM 30/30A antenna was recently plugged in. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 181: Data Field Options

    EtE (next)—Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time required to reach the next point on your route. Elevation—the altitude (height) above or below mean sea level (MSL). gpS Status—the current status of the GPS receiver, such as “3D GPS.” Location (Lat/Lon)—your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates.
  • Page 182 Weather–temperature—the temperature at the nearest weather reporting station. Weather–Wind—the wind speed and direction at the nearest weather reporting station. XM audio—the artist and song title of the XM audio channel currently playing. XM Signal—the strength of the XM signal. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 183: License Agreement And 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 184: Weather Data Warranty

    CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
  • Page 185 XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service. In no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet...

  • Page 186: Xm Satellite Radio Service Agreement

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

  • Page 187: Index

    19, 20, ARTCC nearest assign category alarms 27, asterisk (*) airspace audio connector anchor drag AutoLocate 3, GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual automotive route average location avoids 66, backlight 3, baro pressure battery charge 2, level pack 1, saver mode...
  • Page 188 3, installation information intersection Jeppesen database 26, updates keypad land at closest point language legs, track limited warranty line out lithium-ion battery 1, local time 69–70 location 6, location format 119, locked route log filter GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual 157–161...
  • Page 189 112, 175–178 next turn 106, military time NMEA 121, 123, 124, Mils north up 6, MMSI 95, 167, no beacon signal GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual obstacle alert odometer off-route recalculation 55–56 off course off road on-screen button options, selecting...
  • Page 190 Units tab unpaved roads usage mode 13, usage restrictions data cable User Points tab UTM/UPS vectors vertical navigation. See VNAV vertical speed VHF Comm view details VNAV 41, indicator profile volume 3, VOR 17, GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 191 25, 62, 63, 64, X symbol on terrain marking underwater name projecting zoom proximity symbol transition weather information finding Weather tab options menu weight & balance whiteline 137, wide area augmentation system. GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual ndeX...
  • Page 192 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. © 2006–2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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