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  • Page 1 ECHOMAP UHD2 6/7/9 SV ™ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chartplotter........14 Selecting the GPS Source....4 Adjusting the Wind Sensor Orientation......... 14 Customizing the Chartplotter.... 5 Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Menu Bar..........5 Watch............. 15 Hiding and Showing the Menu Bar..5 Charts and 3D Chart Views..... 15 Home Screen...........
  • Page 4 Mapping a Body of Water Using the to a Saved Route....... 42 Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature.. 32 Initiating a Search Pattern....43 Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Deleting a Saved Route..... 43 Contours Map........32 Deleting All Saved Routes....43 Garmin Quickdraw Community....
  • Page 5 RealVü Appearance Settings.... 77 Split-Frequency Sonar View....56 Panoptix Transducer Installation Split-Zoom Sonar View..... 56 Settings..........77 Garmin ClearVü Sonar View....57 LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Garmin SideVü™ Sonar View....58 Settings..........79 SideVü Scanning Technology... 59 LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Measuring Distance on the Sonar Setup..........
  • Page 6 Adjusting the Autopilot Response..85 Deleting a Position-Report Call..94 Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart.. 94 Garmin Watch........86 Individual Routine Calls......94 Customizing the Autopilot Button Selecting a DSC Channel....94 Actions..........86 Making an Individual Routine Call..
  • Page 7 Selecting the Number of Engines Enabling the Mercury Cruise Control Shown in Gauges....... 97 Overlay..........107 Customizing the Engines Shown in Mercury Cruise Control Overlay..107 Gauges..........97 Mercury Engine Details....... 107 Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Adding the Mercury Engine Gauges..........
  • Page 8 Appendix........133 ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express... 133 Device Configuration....119 Garmin Express App......133 System Settings........119 Installing the Garmin Express App on a Sounds and Display Settings..120 Computer......... 133 Satellite Positioning (GPS) Registering Your Device Using the Settings..........120 Garmin Express App.......
  • Page 9 My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location......138 Contacting Garmin Support....138 Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information..... 138 Specifications........139 Specifications........139 Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The support ® pages will provide answers to frequently asked support questions, and you can download software and chart updates. There is also contact information to Garmin support should you have any questions. Front View Power key...

  • Page 12: Connector View

    Garmin Marine Network cable port for connection to compatible Panoptix , GCV , and ECHOMAP ™ ™ devices NETWORK NOTE: This device is not compatible with some Garmin Marine Network devices such as GPSMAP ® , GSD ™ , and radar devices. NOTICE To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused connectors with weather caps.

  • Page 13: Tips And Shortcuts

    3 Select Open. Accessing the Manuals from the Web You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of manuals from the Garmin website. The owner's manual includes instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory information. 1 Go to garmin.com/manuals/ECHOMAP_UHD2_579Xsv/.

  • Page 14: Inserting Memory Cards

    To view the GPS satellite signal strength, select Settings > System > Satellite Positioning. If the device loses satellite signals, a flashing question mark appears over on the chart. For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS. For help acquiring satellite signals, see device will not acquire GPS signals, page 137.

  • Page 15: Customizing The Chartplotter

    Customizing the Chartplotter Menu Bar The menu bar along the bottom of the screen provides access to many functions of the chartplotter, the options menu, and the home screen. Engages and disengages the autopilot (when connected to a compatible autopilot system) Mark Creates a waypoint at your location Opens the home screen...

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    TIP: To view the available categories tabs, you may need to click and drag a tab to scroll left or right. When multiple displays are installed on the Garmin Marine Network, you can group them together into a station. A station enables the displays to work together, instead of as several separate displays. You can customize the layout of the screens on each display, making each screen different on each display.

  • Page 17: Rearranging The Category Items

    Rearranging the Category Items You can customize the screen by rearranging the items in the categories. 1 Select a category to customize, such as Charts 2 Hold the button you want to move, such as Nav. Chart, until the menu appears. 3 Select Rearrange.

  • Page 18: Customizing Pages

    Customizing Pages Customizing the Startup Screen You can personalize the image that is displayed when the chartplotter is turning on. For the best fit, the image should be 50 MB or less and conform to the recommended dimensions (Recommended Startup Image Dimensions, page 8).

  • Page 19: Creating A New Combination Page

    Creating a New Combination Page You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs. 1 Select Combo > Add Combo. 2 Select a window. 3 Select a function for the window. 4 Repeat these steps for each window of the page. 5 Hold a window to rearrange it.

  • Page 20: Activecaptain App

    ActiveCaptain App WARNING This feature allows users to submit information. Garmin makes no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information submitted by users. Any use or reliance on the information submitted by users is at your own risk.

  • Page 21: Updating Software With The Activecaptain App

    Chart Subscriptions A chart subscription allows you to access the latest chart updates and additional content using the ActiveCaptain mobile app or the Garmin Express desktop app. You can download updated charts and content each day. You can purchase chart subscriptions in a variety of ways.

  • Page 22: Purchasing A Chart Subscription With Activecaptain

    Purchasing a Chart Subscription with ActiveCaptain 1 Connect your mobile device to the internet and open the ActiveCaptain app. 2 Select Chart > > My Charts > Add a Chart Subscription. 3 Select a chart. 4 Select Subscribe Now. NOTE: It might take a few hours to display the new subscription. Activating the Chart Subscription Card To use the ActiveCaptain app to activate your subscription, you must have internet access.

  • Page 23: Connecting Two Echomap Uhd2 Devices To Share User Data And Sonar

    Connecting Two ECHOMAP UHD2 Devices to Share User Data and Sonar You can connect two ECHOMAP UHD2 devices to share user data and sonar wirelessly. User data is shared automatically between the two devices while they are connected. Sonar sharing may require you to select a sonar source (Sonar Sharing, page 13).

  • Page 24: Managing The Wi-Fi Network

    Managing the Wi‑Fi Network Changing the Wi‑Fi Host If there are multiple chartplotters with Wi‑Fi technology on the Garmin marine network, you can change which chartplotter is the Wi‑Fi host. This can be helpful if you are having trouble with Wi‑Fi communications. Changing the Wi‑Fi host allows you to select a chartplotter that is physically closer to your mobile device.

  • Page 25: Viewing Boat Data On A Garmin Watch

    Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch You can connect a compatible Garmin watch to a compatible chartplotter to view data from the chartplotter. 1 Bring the Garmin watch within range (3 m) of the chartplotter. 2 From the watch clock screen, select START > Boat Data > START.

  • Page 26: Navigation Chart And Fishing Chart

    Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some areas. The Nav. Chart is optimized for navigation. You can plan a course, view map information, and use the chart as a navigational aid. To open the Nav. Chart, select Charts > Nav. Chart. The Fishing Chart provides a detailed view with more bottom detail and fishing content.

  • Page 27: Measuring A Distance On The Chart

    Measuring a Distance on the Chart 1 From a chart, select a location. 2 Select Measure. A push pin appears on the screen at your present location. The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the corner. TIP: To reset the pin and measure from the current location of the cursor, select Set Reference. Creating a Waypoint on the Chart 1 From a chart, select a location or object.

  • Page 28: Navigating To A Point On The Chart

    Navigating to a Point on the Chart WARNING All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed. Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 29: Premium Charts

    Relief Shading: Shows the gradient of the bottom with shading. Fish Eye 3D Chart View Using the depth contour lines of the premium charts, such as Garmin Navionics Vision+, the Fish Eye 3D chart view provides an underwater view of the sea floor or lake bottom.

  • Page 30: Viewing Tide Station Information

    Viewing Tide Station Information WARNING Tide and current information is for information purposes only. It is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment in, on, and around the water at all times.

  • Page 31: Showing Satellite Imagery On The Navigation Chart

    Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some areas. You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land or on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart. NOTE: When enabled, high-resolution satellite images are present only at lower zoom levels. If you cannot see high-resolution images in your optional chart region, you can select to zoom in.

  • Page 32: Ais Targeting Symbols

    AIS Targeting Symbols Symbol Description AIS vessel. The vessel is reporting AIS information. The direction in which the triangle is pointing indicates the direction in which the AIS vessel is moving. Target is selected. Target is activated. The target appears larger on the chart. A green line attached to the target indicates the heading of the target.

  • Page 33: Heading And Projected Course Of Activated Ais Targets

    Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets When heading and course over ground information are provided by an activated AIS target, the heading of the target appears on a chart as a solid line attached to the AIS target symbol. A heading line does not appear on a 3D chart view.

  • Page 34: Setting The Safe-Zone Collision Alarm

    Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm CAUTION The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible (Sounds and Display Settings, page 120). Failure to set audible alarms could lead to injury or property damage. Before you can set a collision alarm, you must connect an AIS device to the same network as a compatible chartplotter.

  • Page 35: Ais Distress Signals

    Symbol Meaning Real or synthetic ATON Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark North Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark South Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark East Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark West Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Special Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Safe Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Danger Virtual ATON Virtual ATON: Topmark North...

  • Page 36: Turning Off Ais Reception

    Layers: Adjusts the appearance of the different items on the charts (Chart Layers, page 27). Quickdraw Contours: Turns on bottom contour drawing, and allows you to create fishing map labels (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping, page 32). Settings: Adjusts the chart settings (Chart Settings, page 31).

  • Page 37: Chart Layers

    (Other Vessels Layer Settings, page 29). Water: Shows and hides depth items (Water Layer Settings, page 29). Quickdraw Contours: Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw Contours data (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings, page 35). Chart Layer Settings From a chart, select > Layers > Chart.
  • Page 38 My Vessel Layer Settings From a chart, select > Layers > My Vessel. Heading Line: Shows and adjusts the heading line, which is a line drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel (Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers, page 55).
  • Page 39 Other Vessels Layer Settings NOTE: These options require connected accessories, such as an AIS receiver or VHF radio. From a chart, select > Layers > Other Vessels. DSC: Sets how DSC vessels and trails appear on the chart, and shows the DSC list. AIS: Sets how AIS vessels and trails appear on the chart, and shows the AIS list.
  • Page 40 For inland fishing, a maximum of five depth ranges can help reduce map clutter. The depth ranges apply to all charts and all bodies of water. Some Garmin LakeVü and premium supplemental charts have multiple depth range shading by default.

  • Page 41: Chart Settings

    Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets. Supported Maps To help you have a safe and enjoyable time on the water, Garmin devices only support official maps produced by Garmin or an approved third party producer. You can purchase maps from Garmin. If you purchase maps from a seller other than Garmin, investigate the seller before purchasing.

  • Page 42: Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping

    1,500 hours of data onto a 2 GB memory card. When you record data on a memory card in your chartplotter, the new data is added to your existing Garmin Quickdraw Contours map, and is saved on the memory card. When you insert a new memory card, the existing data does not transfer onto the new card.

  • Page 43: Garmin Quickdraw Community

    Garmin Quickdraw Community The Garmin Quickdraw Community is a free, public, online community that enables you to download maps other users have created. You can share your Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps with others. If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the ActiveCaptain app to access the Garmin Quickdraw...
  • Page 44 Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect You can share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that you have created with others in the Garmin Quickdraw Community. When you share a contour map, only the contour map is shared. Your waypoints are not shared.

  • Page 45: Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings

    Survey Coloring: Sets the color of the Garmin Quickdraw Contours display. When this setting is turned on, the colors indicate the quality of the recording. When this setting is turned off, the contour areas use standard map colors.

  • Page 46: Basic Navigation Questions

    For example, the roue segment is red striped when the route crosses under a very low bridge or is in shallow waters. This line is red striped in Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts only; it is magenta and gray striped in previous versions of the charts.

  • Page 47: Destinations

    Destinations You can select destinations using various charts and 3D chart views or using the lists. Searching for a Destination by Name You can search for saved waypoints, saved routes, saved tracks, and marine services destinations by name. 1 Select Info > Services > Search by Name. 2 Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination.

  • Page 48: Stopping Navigation

    Stopping Navigation While navigating, from an applicable chart, select an option: • Select > Stop Navigation. • When navigating with Auto Guidance, select > Navigation Options > Stop Navigation. • Select Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or where you have been.

  • Page 49: Editing A Saved Waypoint

    Editing a Saved Waypoint 1 Select Info > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select Review > Edit. 4 Select an option: • To add a name, select Name, and enter a name. • To change the symbol, select Symbol. •...

  • Page 50: Browsing For And Navigating To A Saved Waypoint

    Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint WARNING All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed. Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 51: Creating And Navigating A Route From Your Present Location

    Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present Location You can create and immediately navigate a route on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. This method does not save the route. 1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a destination. 2 Select Route To.

  • Page 52: Finding And Navigating A Saved Route

    Finding and Navigating a Saved Route Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of them, you must create and save at least one route (Creating and Saving a Route, page 41). 1 Select Info > Routes. 2 Select a route.

  • Page 53: Initiating A Search Pattern

    Initiating a Search Pattern You can initiate a search pattern to search an area. Different patterns are better suited for different search situations. 1 Select Info > Routes > New > Route Using SAR Pattern. 2 Select a pattern: • Select Sector Search when the location of the object is fairly known, the search area is small, and an intensive search is needed.

  • Page 54: Creating And Saving An Auto Guidance Path

    Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path 1 Select Info > Manage User Data > Routes > New > Auto Guidance. 2 Select a starting point, and select Next. 3 Select a destination, and select Next. 4 Select an option: •...

  • Page 55: Auto Guidance Path Configurations

    Clearance settings, the section of the Auto Guidance path appears as a solid orange line or a red striped line in Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts and appears as a magenta and gray striped line in previous versions. When your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message appears (Route Color Coding, page 36).

  • Page 56: Tracks

    Adjusting the Distance from Shore The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto Guidance line may move if you change this setting while navigating. The available values for the Shoreline Distance setting are relative, not absolute.

  • Page 57: Setting The Color Of The Active Track

    Setting the Color of the Active Track 1 Select Info > Manage User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options > Track Color. 2 Select a track color. Saving the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track. 1 Select Info >...

  • Page 58: Deleting All Saved Tracks

    Deleting All Saved Tracks Select Info > Manage User Data > Delete User Data > Saved Tracks. Retracing the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track. 1 Select Info > Manage User Data > Tracks > Follow Active Track. 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 59: Creating A Boundary

    Creating a Boundary 1 Select Info > Manage User Data > Boundaries > New. 2 Select a boundary shape. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Converting a Route to a Boundary 1 Select Info > Manage User Data > Routes. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Review >...

  • Page 60: Sailing Features

    Sailing Features Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing Features You must select a sailing vessel type to use the sailing features. 1 Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type. 2 Select Sailboat or Sailing Catamaran. Sail Racing You can use the device to increase the likelihood that your boat will cross the start line of a race exactly when the race begins.

  • Page 61: Starting The Race Timer

    Starting the Race Timer The race timer is added to the Sail Racing combination screen by default. 1 From the Sail Racing combination screen, select Start. NOTE: You can also access this from the Sailing SmartMode ™ screen and the navigation chart. 2 When necessary, select Sync to synchronize with the official race timer.

  • Page 62: Polar Tables

    Importing a Polar Table Manually If you save the polar table file as polar.plr and place it in the Garmin/polars/ folder on the memory card, the chartplotter imports the data automatically after you insert the memory card. If it does not import the data automatically, or if you want to load a different set of data, you can initiate the import manually.

  • Page 63: Setting The Keel Offset

    Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of the water, depending on your needs.

  • Page 64: Wind Hold

    Wind Hold You can set the autopilot to maintain a specific bearing relative to the current wind angle. Your device must be connected to a NMEA 2000 or NMEA ® 0183 compatible wind sensor to perform a wind hold or a wind-based tack or gybe.

  • Page 65: Heading Line And Angle Markers

    When properly connected to a compatible transducer, your chartplotter can be used as a fishfinder. For more information about which transducer is best for your needs, go to garmin.com/transducers. Different sonar views can help you view the fish in the area. The sonar views available vary depending on the type of transducer and sounder module connected to the chartplotter.

  • Page 66: Stopping The Transmission Of Sonar Signals

    Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals • To disable the active sonar, from the sonar screen, select > Transmit. • To disable all sonar transmissions, press , and select Disable All Sonar Trans.. Traditional Sonar View There are several full-screen views available, depending on the transducer that is connected. The full-screen Traditional sonar view shows a large image of the sonar readings from a transducer.

  • Page 67: Garmin Clearvü Sonar View

    NOTE: To receive Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar, you need a compatible transducer. For information about compatible transducers, go to garmin.com/transducers. Garmin ClearVü high-frequency sonar provides a detailed picture of the fishing environment around the boat in a detailed representation of structures the boat is passing over.

  • Page 68: Garmin Sidevü™ Sonar View

    Sonar View ™ Not all models provide built-in Garmin SideVü sonar support. If your model does not provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a compatible sounder module and compatible SideVü transducer. If your model does provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a compatible SideVü transducer.

  • Page 69: Sidevü Scanning Technology

    SideVü Scanning Technology Instead of a more common conical beam, the SideVü transducer uses a flat beam to scan the water and bottom to the sides of your boat. Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen You can measure the distance between two points on the SideVü sonar view. 1 From the SideVü...

  • Page 70: Livevü Down Sonar View

    LiveVü Down Sonar View This sonar view shows a two-dimensional view of what is below the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish. Panoptix down view history in a scrolling sonar view Boat Range Trails Drop shot rig Bottom Sonar Fishfinder...

  • Page 71: Livevü Forward Sonar View

    LiveVü Forward Sonar View This sonar view shows a two-dimensional view of what is in front of the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish. Boat Range Fish Trails Bottom Sonar Fishfinder...

  • Page 72: Realvü 3D Forward Sonar View

    RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View This sonar view shows a three-dimensional view of what is in front of the transducer. This view can be used when you are stationary and you need to see the bottom and the fish approaching the boat. Color legend Boat Ping indicator...

  • Page 73: Realvü 3D Down Sonar View

    RealVü 3D Down Sonar View This sonar view shows a three-dimensional view of what is below the transducer and can be used when you are stationary and want to see what is around your boat. Color legend Boat Sonar beam Range Fish Bottom...

  • Page 74: Realvü 3D Historical Sonar View

    RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View This sonar view provides a three-dimensional view of what is behind your boat as you are moving and shows the entire water column in 3D, from the bottom to the top of the water. This view is used for finding fish. Color legend Boat Range...

  • Page 75: Frontvü Sonar View

    FrontVü Sonar View The Panoptix FrontVü sonar view increases your situational awareness by showing obstructions under the water, up to 91 meters (300 feet) in front of the boat. The ability to effectively avoid forward collisions with FrontVü sonar decreases as your speed rises above 8 knots.

  • Page 76: Perspective View

    Perspective View This sonar view shows a live view of what is around and ahead of your boat and can be used to see shorelines, fish, and structures. This view is best used in shallow water of 50 feet (15 meters) or less. To see this sonar view, you must install a compatible LiveScope transducer on compatible a perspective mode mount.

  • Page 77: Selecting The Transducer Type

    When you are using more than one sonar data source for a particular sonar view, you can select the source to use for that sonar view. For example, if you have two sources for Garmin ClearVü, you can select the source to use from the Garmin ClearVü...

  • Page 78: Creating A Waypoint On The Sonar Screen

    Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen 1 From a sonar view, drag the screen or select 2 Select a location. 3 Select 4 If necessary, edit the waypoint information. Pausing the Sonar Display From a sonar view, select Viewing Sonar History You can scroll the sonar display to view historical sonar data.

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Level Of Detail

    You can adjust the intensity of colors and highlight areas of interest on the sonar screen by adjusting the color gain for traditional transducers or the contrast for Garmin ClearVü/SideVü transducers. This setting works best after you have adjusted the level of detail shown on the screen using the gain or brightness settings.

  • Page 80: Setting The Zoom Level On The Sonar Screen

    • To scroll more slowly, select Down. Adjusting the Range You can adjust the range of the depth scale for traditional and Garmin ClearVü sonar views. You can adjust the range of the width scale for the SideVü sonar view.

  • Page 81: Sonar Noise Rejection Settings

    Depth Line: Shows a quick-reference depth line. Edge: Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help define the hardness or softness of the signal. View Selection: Sets the direction of the Garmin SideVü sonar view. Fish Symbols: Sets how the sonar interprets suspended targets.

  • Page 82: Sonar Alarms

    From an applicable sonar view, select an option. • From a Traditional sonar view, select > Sonar Setup > Installation. • From a Garmin ClearVü sonar view, select > ClearVü Setup > Installation. • From a Garmin SideVü sonar view, select >...

  • Page 83: Sonar Frequencies

    Sonar Frequencies NOTE: The frequencies available depend on the transducers being used. Adjusting the frequency helps adapt the sonar for your particular goals and the present depth of the water. Higher frequencies use narrow beam widths, and are better for high-speed operation and rough sea conditions. Bottom definition and thermocline definition can be better when using a higher frequency.

  • Page 84: Turning On The A-Scope

    Turning On the A-Scope NOTE: This feature is available in the Traditional sonar views. The a-scope is a vertical flasher along the right side of the view, showing you what is underneath the transducer right now. You can use the a-scope to identify target returns that may be missed when the sonar data is quickly scrolling across the screen, such as when your boat is moving at high speeds.

  • Page 85: Livevü Forward And Frontvü Sonar Settings

    LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Settings From the LiveVü Forward or FrontVü sonar view, select Gain: Controls the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar screen. If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the screen, you can lower the gain to remove lower intensity returns and noise.
  • Page 86 Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm WARNING FrontVü sonar and the FrontVü depth alarm are tools for situational awareness only, and may not prevent groundings in all circumstances. As vessel speeds approach and exceed 8 knots, your ability to effectively respond to the information provided by the sonar and/or alarm decreases. It is your responsibility to remain aware of your surroundings while underway and to operate your vessel in a safe and prudent manner.

  • Page 87: Realvü Appearance Settings

    RealVü Appearance Settings From a RealVü sonar view, select > Sonar Setup > Appearance. Point Colors: Sets a different color palette for the sonar return points. Bottom Colors: Sets the color scheme for the bottom. Bottom Style: Sets the style for the bottom. When you are in deep water, you can select the Points option and manually set the range to a shallower value.
  • Page 88 Setting the Bow Offset For forward view Panoptix transducers, you can enter a bow offset to compensate the forward distance readings for the transducer installation location. This allows you to view the forward distance from the bow instead of the transducer installation location. This feature applies to Panoptix transducers in the FrontVü, LiveVü...

  • Page 89: Livescope And Perspective Sonar Settings

    LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Settings From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select Gain: Controls the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar screen. If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the screen, you can lower the gain to remove lower intensity returns and noise.

  • Page 90: Livescope And Perspective Appearance Settings

    LiveScope and Perspective Appearance Settings From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select > Sonar Setup > Appearance. Color Scheme: Sets the color palette. Color Gain: Adjusts the contrast of colors shown on the screen. You can select a higher color gain value to see minor variances in targets with large color changes. You can select a lower color gain value to see more similar colors in the same situation.

  • Page 91: Autopilot

    The system also allows manual steering and several modes of automatic-steering functions and patterns. When the chartplotter is connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot system, you can engage and control the autopilot from the chartplotter. For information about compatible Garmin autopilot systems, go to garmin.com.

  • Page 92: Autopilot Screen

    Autopilot Screen Actual heading Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward) Actual heading (when in standby mode) Intended heading (when engaged) Rudder position indicator (available when a rudder sensor is connected) Step turn to port (to adjust the intended heading by amount shown) Step turn to starboard (to adjust the intended heading by amount shown) Adjusting the Step Steering Increment 1 From the autopilot screen, select...

  • Page 93: Enabling The Shadow Drive™ Feature

    Enabling the Shadow Drive Feature ™ WARNING If the Shadow Drive feature is disabled, steering the boat manually will not disengage the autopilot system. You must use the helm control or connected chartplotter to disengage the autopilot system. NOTE: The Shadow Drive feature is not available on all autopilot models. If the Shadow Drive feature has been disabled, you must enable it again before you can steer the boat manually to disengage the autopilot system.

  • Page 94: Adjusting The Heading Using The Helm

    Adjusting the Heading Using the Helm NOTE: You must enable the Shadow Drive feature before you can adjust the heading using the helm while the autopilot is engaged . With the autopilot engaged, manually steer the boat using the helm. Shadow Drive and at the top of the heading screen appear in yellow, and you have full steering control using the helm.

  • Page 95: Following The Williamson Turn Pattern

    Following the Williamson Turn Pattern You can use the Williamson turn pattern to steer the boat around with the intent of running alongside the location where the Williamson turn pattern was initiated. The Williamson turn pattern can be used in man overboard situations.

  • Page 96: Enabling The Autopilot Controls On A Garmin Watch

    2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions Before you can set the autopilot button actions, you must install and configure a compatible Garmin autopilot. You can select up to three autopilot actions for your Garmin watch to perform.

  • Page 97: Updating The Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software

    You can update the Reactor autopilot remote control software using the chartplotter. 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer. 2 Go to garmin.com/software/autopilot_remote_control, and select Software. 3 Select Download. 4 Read and agree to the terms.

  • Page 98: Yamaha Autopilot Screen

    Yamaha Autopilot Screen Actual heading Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward) Yamaha Autopilot Settings From a Yamaha engine screen, select > Autopilot Setting. Pattern Set: Allows you to select an autopilot pattern. Direction: Sets a port or starboard direction for the pattern. Spacing: Sets the spacing for the pattern.

  • Page 99: Yamaha Autopilot Overlay Bar

    You can connect the Force trolling motor to the chartplotter to view and control the motor using the chartplotter. Connecting to a Trolling Motor You can connect the chartplotter wirelessly to a compatible Garmin Force trolling motor on your boat to control the trolling motor from the chartplotter.

  • Page 100: Adding The Trolling Motor Controls To Screens

    Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens After you have connected the chartplotter to the Force trolling motor, you must add the trolling motor control bar to screens to control the trolling motor. 1 Open a screen from which you would like to control the trolling motor. 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 101: Trolling Motor Settings

    Trolling Motor Settings From the trolling motor bar, select Calibrate: Calibrates the trolling motor compass (Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass, page 91) and sets the trolling motor bow offset (Setting the Bow Offset, page 92). Anchor Gain: Sets the response of the trolling motor when in anchor lock mode. If you need the trolling motor to be more responsive and move quicker, increase the value.

  • Page 102: Setting The Bow Offset

    • The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. If you have a Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF radio connected to your chartplotter, these features are also enabled. • The chartplotter allows you to quickly set up and send individual routine call details to your Garmin VHF radio.

  • Page 103: Adding A Dsc Contact

    Adding a DSC Contact You can add a vessel to your DSC list. You can make calls to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. 1 Select Info > Other Vessels > DSC List > Add Contact. 2 Enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) of the vessel. 3 Enter the name of the vessel.

  • Page 104: Creating A Waypoint At The Position Of A Tracked Vessel

    Individual Routine Calls When you connect the chartplotter to a Garmin VHF radio, you can use the chartplotter interface to set up an individual routine call. When setting up an individual routine call from your chartplotter, you can select the DSC channel on which you want to communicate.

  • Page 105: Making An Individual Routine Call

    5 Select Send. The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio. 6 On your Garmin VHF radio, complete the call. Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target 1 From a chart or 3D chart view, select an AIS target.

  • Page 106: Engine Alert Icons

    Engine Alert Icons If an icon lights up on the gauges page, it indicates an issue with the motor. Low oil level or oil pressure alert Temperature alert Battery voltage alert Check engine alert Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge 1 Open a gauge page.

  • Page 107: Selecting The Number Of Engines Shown In Gauges

    Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges You can show information for up to four engines. 1 From the engine gauges screen, select > Installation > Engine Selection > Num. Engines. 2 Select an option: • Select the number of engines. •...

  • Page 108: Yamaha Engine Gauges

    Yamaha Engine Gauges Select Vessel > YAMAHA to view the Yamaha engine gauges. This screen varies based on the engine network and throttle controller. Data fields Hold to replace the data. Current time Hold to view trip data. Select to toggle the autopilot bar on and off (Helm Master EX).

  • Page 109: Engine Condition Icons

    Engine Condition Icons Orange icons indicate engine conditions. Yamaha security system is on. Engines are under synchronization control. Engines are warming up. Engine Alert Icons Red icons indicate engine abnormalities. NOTICE Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected. Low cooling water pressure.

  • Page 110: Setting Up The Gauges

    Helm Master EX system equipped with an autopilot or joystick. GPS is not available on the Helm Master system. Autopilot Setting: Configures the Yamaha autopilot settings. Available on the Helm Master EX system equipped with an autopilot. For Garmin autopilot information, see (Autopilot, page 81).

  • Page 111: Mercury Engine Gauges

    Reset: Resets the engine and gateway data. Mercury Engine Gauges ® NOTE: This feature is available only when connected to the Mercury SmartCraft Connect gateway. The available data varies based on the engine network and may include RPM, engine hours, coolant pressure, oil pressure, and other data.

  • Page 112: Setting The Fuel Alarm

    Setting the Fuel Alarm CAUTION The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible (Sounds and Display Settings, page 120). Failure to set audible alarms could lead to injury or property damage. Before you can set a fuel level alarm, you must connect a compatible fuel flow sensor to the chartplotter. You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify.

  • Page 113: Configuring The Heading Source Of The Wind Gauge

    Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge You can specify the source of the heading displayed on the wind gauge. Magnetic heading is the heading data received from a heading sensor, and GPS heading is calculated by your chartplotter GPS (course over ground). 1 From the wind gauge, select >...

  • Page 114: Setting The Graph Range And Time Scales

    NOTE: You can use the default vessel image or use a custom image of your vessel. You should save the custom image to the /Garmin folder on the memory card. You can also adjust the view and placement of the image.

  • Page 115: Enabling The Power-Pole Anchor Overlay

    Enabling the Power-Pole Anchor Overlay You must enable the Power-Pole overlay on the chartplotter to control the Power-Pole anchor. 1 From the page to which you will add the overlay, select > Edit Overlays. 2 Select where you want to add the overlay. 3 Select Power-Pole®...

  • Page 116: Mercury Troll Control Features

    Mercury Troll Control Features WARNING You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The Mercury troll control features do not steer the boat for you and do not avoid navigational hazards. Failure to safely operate your boat could result in an accident causing property damage, serious personal injury, or death.

  • Page 117: Enabling The Mercury Cruise Control Overlay

    Enabling the Mercury Cruise Control Overlay 1 From the page where you want to add the overlay, select > Edit Overlays. 2 Select Top Bar or Bottom Bar. 3 Select Mercury Cruise. 4 Select Back. Mercury Cruise Control Overlay Select to decrease the target speed Target speed Select to increase the target speed Actual speed...

  • Page 118: Mercury Engine Overlay

    Mercury Engine Overlay You can use the Mercury Engine Overlay to view engine data (Adding the Mercury Engine Overlay, page 107). NOTE: Due to space constraints on the overlay, some items may not appear if the vessel has multiple engines. Port engine RPM Starboard engine RPM Total available fuel Fuel usage...

  • Page 119: Optimus Overlay Bar Overview

    Optimus Overlay Bar Overview To use the overlay bar, you must connect your Optimus system to your chartplotter and add the overlay bar to the necessary screens (Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar, page 108). Control mode Optimus control buttons Rudder Standby button You must press a mode button on the overlay bar to engage or disengage the mode.

  • Page 120: Tide, Current, And Celestial Information

    Tide, Current, and Celestial Information Tide Station Information WARNING Tide and current information is for information purposes only. It is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment in, on, and around the water at all times.

  • Page 121: Viewing Almanac Information From The Navigation Chart

    As long as you have one of the networked Fusion stereos connected to the NMEA 2000 network or the Garmin Marine Network, the chartplotter should automatically detect the stereos.

  • Page 122: Opening The Media Player

    Opening the Media Player Before you can open the media player, you must connect a compatible device to the chartplotter. Select Vessel > Media. Media Player Icons NOTE: Not all devices have these icons. Icon Description Saves or deletes a channel as a preset Repeats all songs Repeats one song Scans for AM/FM radio stations...

  • Page 123: Adjusting The Audio Level

    Adjusting the Audio Level You can use the equalizer to adjust the audio levels on a connected media device. NOTE: If the media system has multiple zones, adjusting the audio level tone controls affects the home zone only. You can change the home zone to adjust the audio levels in other zones (Selecting the Home Zone, page 113).

  • Page 124: Adjusting The Zone Volume

    Adjusting the Zone Volume NOTE: The Zones button appears only for stereos that support multiple speaker zones. 1 From the media screen, select Zones. A list of available zones appears. 2 If necessary, change the zone group to view the zone you want to adjust (Stereo Zones and Groups, page 113).

  • Page 125: Setting A Song To Repeat

    Enabling Alphabetical Search You can enable the alphabetical search feature to find a song or album in a large list. 1 From the media screen, select > Installation. 2 Select the device. 3 Select Alpha Search. 4 Select the maximum number of tracks to appear in the search results. To disable the alphabetical search feature, select Alpha Searching Off.

  • Page 126: Changing The Tuning Mode

    Changing the Tuning Mode You can change how you select a station for some media types, such as FM or AM radio. NOTE: Not all tuning modes are available for all media sources. Press the button between the buttons to cycle between the tuning modes: •...

  • Page 127: Scanning For Dab Stations

    Scanning for DAB Stations Before you can scan for DAB stations, you must connect a compatible DAB module and antenna (not included) to the stereo. NOTE: Because DAB signals are broadcast in select countries only, you must set the tuner region to a location where DAB signals are broadcast.

  • Page 128: Locating A Siriusxm Radio Id

    Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID Before you can activate your SiriusXM subscription, you must have the radio ID of your SiriusXM Connect Tuner. You can locate the SiriusXM Radio ID on the back of the SiriusXM Connect Tuner, on the back of its packaging, or by tuning your chartplotter to channel 0.

  • Page 129: Setting The Device Name

    3 Select Select or Done. Updating the Media Player Software You can update the software on compatible connected stereos and accessories. See the stereo Owner's Manual at support.garmin.com for instructions on updating the software. Device Configuration System Settings Select Settings > System.

  • Page 130: Sounds And Display Settings

    Sounds and Display Settings Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display. Beeper: Turns on and off the tone that sounds for alarms and selections. Audio Setup: Sets up the audio output. Backlight: Sets the backlight brightness. You can select the Auto option to adjust the backlight brightness automatically based on the ambient light.

  • Page 131: Station Settings

    You can view the software version, the basemap version, all supplemental map information (if applicable), the software version for an optional Garmin radar (if applicable), and the unit ID number. You may need this information to update the system software or to purchase additional map data information.

  • Page 132: Units Settings

    Units Settings Select Settings > Preferences > Units. System Units: Sets the unit format for the device. For example,Custom > Depth > Fathoms sets the unit format for depth to Fathoms. Variance: Sets the magnetic declination, the angle between magnetic north and true north, for your present location.
  • Page 133 Clearance settings, the section of the Auto Guidance path appears as a solid orange line or a red striped line in Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts and appears as a magenta and gray striped line in previous versions. When your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message appears (Route Color Coding, page 36).
  • Page 134 Adjusting the Distance from Shore The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto Guidance line may move if you change this setting while navigating. The available values for the Shoreline Distance setting are relative, not absolute.

  • Page 135: Communications Settings

    Label Devices: Changes the labels for available connected devices. Naming Devices and Sensors on the Network You can name devices and sensors connected to the Garmin Marine Network and the NMEA 2000 network. 1 Select Settings > Communications. 2 Select Marine Network or NMEA 2000 Setup > Device List.

  • Page 136: System Alarms

    System Alarms Select Settings > Alarms > System. Clock Sets an alarm clock. Unit Voltage: Sets an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. GPS Accuracy: Sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the user-defined value. Sonar Alarms WARNING The sonar alarms feature is a tool for situational awareness only and may not prevent grounding in all...

  • Page 137: My Vessel Settings

    My Vessel Settings NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or hardware. Select Settings > My Vessel. Transducers: Shows all transducers on the network, allows you to change transducers, and allows you to view diagnostic information (Selecting the Transducer Type, page 67).

  • Page 138: Setting The Keel Offset

    Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of the water, depending on your needs.

  • Page 139: Setting The Water Temperature Offset

    4 If the message appears again, stop the boat, and ensure the speed-sensor wheel is not stuck. 5 If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. 6 If you continue to get the message, contact Garmin product support. Device Configuration...

  • Page 140: Other Vessels Settings

    • To clear saved data and reset device settings to the factory default values, disconnect the chartplotter from the Garmin Marine Network, and select Delete Data and Reset Settings. This does not affect maps or software updates. Sharing and Managing User Data WARNING This feature allows you to import data from other devices that may have been generated by third parties.

  • Page 141: Copying User Data From A Memory Card

    (Inserting Memory Cards, page 4). 2 Open the Garmin Express application. If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed on your computer, you can download it from garmin.com/express. 3 If necessary, register your device (Registering Your Device Using the Garmin Express App, page 134).

  • Page 142: Backing Up Data To A Computer

    1 Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached to the computer. 2 Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card, into a folder named Garmin\UserData. 3 Insert a memory card into the card slot.

  • Page 143: Appendix

    Garmin Express App The Garmin Express desktop app allows you to use your computer and a memory card to download and update Garmin device software and charts and register your devices. We recommend it for larger downloads and updates for faster data transfer and to avoid possible data charges with some mobile devices.

  • Page 144: Registering Your Device Using The Garmin Express App

    The Garmin Express application searches the memory card for the device information. 12 Select Add Device to register the device. When registration is complete, the Garmin Express application searches for additional charts and chart updates for your device. When you add devices to the chartplotter network, repeat these steps to register the new devices using the Garmin Express app.

  • Page 145: Updating Your Charts Using The Garmin Express App

    You can use the ActiveCaptain mobile app to update the device software (Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App, page 11). You can also use the Garmin Express desktop app to update your chartplotter software (Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express, page 136).

  • Page 146: Cleaning The Screen

    Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express You can copy the software update to a memory card using a computer with the Garmin Express app. This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card, formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher.

  • Page 147: Viewing Images On A Memory Card

    1 Remove the memory card from the chartplotter, and insert it into a card reader that is attached to a computer. 2 From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on the memory card. 3 Copy the image file from the card and paste it to any location on the computer.

  • Page 148: My Device Will Not Turn On Or Keeps Turning Off

    To check the voltage, measure the female power and ground sockets of the power cable for DC voltage. If the voltage is less than 12 Vdc, the device will not turn on. • If the device is receiving enough power but does not turn on, contact Garmin product support. My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location You can manually enter a waypoint location to transfer and share data from one device to the next.
  • Page 149 3.2 A Compass-safe distance 25.5 cm (10 in.) The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Dependent upon the transducer. Dependent upon the transducer rating and depth. Dependent upon the transducer, water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions.
  • Page 150 7Xsv Models Dimensions, device and cradle only (W x H x D) 218 x 142 x 81 mm (8  x 5  x 3  in.) Dimensions, in bail mount with sun cover (W x H x D) 261 x 166 x 99 mm (10  x 6  x 3  in.) 155 x 87 mm (6  x 3  in.) Display size (W x H) 178 mm (7 in.) diagonal Display resolution (W x H) 800 x 480 pixels...
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