Garmin GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual page 129

Interface Sub Tab
The Interface sub tab controls the input/output format used when
connecting your unit to external devices. To open the Interface sub
tab, press MEnU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from
the vertical tab list. Highlight and select the Serial Data Format you
want.
Interface Sub Tab
Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of the following:
• garmin Data transfer—the proprietary format used to
exchange data with a PC or another Garmin GPSMAP 396.
Garmin Data Transfer is disabled when the USB is connected
and the unit automatically switches to USB format. When
the USB is disconnected, the USB field changes to Transfer
Mode.
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• garMin DgpS—used to connect the GPSMAP 396 with a
Garmin DGPS beacon receiver.
• garmin remote Sonar—supports the input/output of a
Garmin remote sonar device.
• nMEa in/nMEa out—supports the input/output of
standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data and sonar NMEA
input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences.
• aviation in—the proprietary format used for connection
to a 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.
• aviation in/nMEa & VHF out—receives aviation data
and transmits out both NMEA data, at 9600 baud, and VHF
frequency tuning information to a Garmin Nav/Comm radio.
See page 146.
• tiS in—receives TIS data from a Garmin Mode S
transponder. See page 146.
• tiS in/nMEa & VHF out—receives TIS data and transmits
out both NMEA data, at 9600 baud, and VHF frequency
tuning information to a Garmin Nav/Comm radio. See
page 146.
• rtCM in—allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a
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