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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 84XX/86XX/87XX ® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2019 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 Voice Commands..19 Accessing the Manuals from the GRID Remote Control......21 Web............8 Pairing the GRID Device with the Garmin Support Center......8 Chartplotter from the Chartplotter... 21 Memory Cards......... 9 Pairing the GRID Device with the Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP Chartplotter from the GRID Device...
  • Page 4 Mapping a Body of Water Using the Orientation......... 27 Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature.. 45 Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Watch............. 28 Contours Map........46 Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix™ Garmin Quickdraw Community.... 46 Device............
  • Page 5 Split-Frequency Sonar View....70 Deleting a Saved Track..... 60 Split-Zoom Sonar View..... 71 Deleting All Saved Tracks....61 Garmin ClearVü Sonar View....71 Retracing the Active Track....61 Garmin SideVü Sonar View....72 Clearing the Active Track....61 SideVü Scanning Technology... 73...
  • Page 6 Measuring Distance on the Sonar LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Screen..........73 Setup..........94 Panoptix Sonar Views......73 LiveScope and Perspective Appearance Settings......95 LiveVü Down Sonar View....74 LiveScope and Perspective Layout LiveVü Forward Sonar View....75 Settings..........95 RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View..76 LiveScope and Perspective RealVü...
  • Page 7 Cancelling a Steering Pattern..111 Viewing a Position Report....120 Adjusting the Autopilot Response..111 Navigating to a Tracked Vessel..120 Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Creating a Waypoint at the Position of Garmin Watch........112 a Tracked Vessel......120 Table of Contents...
  • Page 8 Changing the Data Shown in a Page............. 132 Gauge..........122 Garmin Boat Switch™......132 Customizing the Gauges....123 Configuring the Garmin Boat Switch Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Device..........132 Gauge Limits........123 Using the Bilge Pump Switches..134 Selecting the Number of Engines Using Dimmable Lights....
  • Page 9 Optimus Limp Home Mode.... 140 Setting the DAB Tuner Region..147 Scanning for DAB Stations..... 147 Tide, Current, and Celestial Changing DAB Stations....148 Information........141 DAB Presets........148 SiriusXM Satellite Radio..... 148 Tide Station Information..... 141 Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID..148 Current Station Information....
  • Page 10 Calibrating a Water-Speed Device.. 178 Controlling HDMI Audio...... 165 Other Vessels Settings....... 179 Pairing the GC™ 100 Camera with a Settings that are Synced on the Garmin Garmin Chartplotter......165 Marine Network........179 Restoring the Original Chartplotter Surround View Camera System..166 Factory Settings........
  • Page 11 Saving System Information to a Memory Card............182 Appendix........183 ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express... 183 Garmin Express App......183 Installing the Garmin Express App on a Computer......... 183 Registering Your Device Using the Garmin Express App....... 184 Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin Express App.......

  • Page 13: 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. Protective Cover NOTICE Before moving the vessel, remove the sun cover.

  • Page 14: Using The Touchscreen

    Using the Touchscreen • Tap the screen to select an item. • Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll. • Pinch two fingers together to zoom out. • Spread two fingers apart to zoom in. On-Screen Buttons These on-screen buttons may be displayed on some screens and functions.
  • Page 15 Button Function Clears the on-screen icons and re-centers the screen on the boat Opens a full-screen view of the item Creates a new waypoint Creates a route, with turns, to the destination Adds a turn to the route at the selected location Removes the last added turn from the route Creates a direct route, without turns, to the destination Creates an Auto Guidance route to the destination...

  • Page 16: Locking And Unlocking The Touchscreen

    Composite video in AUDIO NMEA 0183 and audio out ® POWER Power Micro-USB to connect a compatible Garmin card reader, or to connect and control a computer using the chartplotter touchscreen 12-PIN XDCR 12-pin transducer LVS XDCR LiveScope single-array transducer ™...

  • Page 17: Connector View (8X17, 8X22, And 8X24 Models)

    CVBS IN Composite video in NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 and audio out Micro-USB to connect a compatible Garmin card reader, or to connect and control a computer using the chartplotter touchscreen NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network ENGINE/J1939 J1939 engine network...

  • Page 18: Connector View (8700 Models)

    Micro-USB input from compatible Garmin card reader , computer, or other supported USB USB OTG accessory NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network J1939 J1939 network Only compatible Garmin card readers recommended. Third-party card readers are not guaranteed to be fully compatible. Introduction...

  • Page 19: Tips And Shortcuts (Mfd Models)

    Tips and Shortcuts (MFD models) • Press to turn on the chartplotter. • From any screen, press repeatedly to scroll through the brightness levels, if available. This can be helpful when the brightness is so low you cannot see the screen. •...

  • Page 20: Tips And Shortcuts (8700 Model)

    Tips and Shortcuts (8700 model) • Press to turn on the GPSMAP 8700 device. You can also turn on and off the device using a Garmin chartplotter on the network, a GMM monitor, or a ™ GRID remote control. ™...

  • Page 21: Memory Cards

    You can use optional memory cards with the chartplotter. Map cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other points of interest. You can use blank memory cards to record Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping, record sonar (with a compatible transducer), ™...

  • Page 22: Inserting A Memory Card (Gpsmap 8X17/8X22/8X24/87Xx)

    NOTE: The memory card reader is not included with the chartplotter. It is sold as a separate accessory. You must connect a memory card reader or a chartplotter model with a built-in memory card slot to the Garmin Marine Network.

  • Page 23: Customizing The Chartplotter

    Cruising is selected from the home screen, one display can show the navigation chart and another display can show the radar screen. 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 24: Pinning A Feature Button

    Pinning a Feature Button You can add features, such as a chart, combo screen, or gauge to the Pinned category. NOTE: If your chartplotter has been customized by the boat manufacturer, the Pinned category contains customized items for your boat. You cannot edit the Pinned category. 1 Select a category, such as Charts.

  • Page 25: Hiding And Showing The Menu Bar

    Engages and disengages the autopilot Creates a waypoint at your location Opens the Information menu Shows certain active function such as, radar Opens the home screen TIP: Use the arrows to scroll through the Pinned features. Opens the Warning Manager TIP: The icon changes color to indicate severity.

  • Page 26: Enabling Screen Lock

    PIN. NOTICE If you enable the Screen Lock feature, Garmin Support cannot retrieve the PIN or access your device. It is your responsibility to provide the PIN to anyone authorized to use the vessel. 1 Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Screen Lock > Setup.

  • Page 27: Creating A New Combination Page

    Recommended Startup Image Dimensions For the best fit for the startup images, use an image that has the following dimensions, in pixels. Display resolution Image width Image height WVGA WSVGA WXGA 1080 1240 WUXGA 1700 Creating a New Combination Page You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs.

  • Page 28: Adding A Smartmode Layout

    Adding a SmartMode Layout You can add SmartMode layouts to suit your needs. Each customization made to one SmartMode layout in a station appears on all displays in the station. 1 Select SmartMode™ > Add Layout. 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 29: Customizing The Data Overlays

    Customizing the Data Overlays You can customize the data in the data overlays shown on a screen. 1 Select an option based on the type of screen you are viewing: • From a full screen view, select Options > Edit Overlays. •...

  • Page 30: Controlling The Chartplotter

    Controlling the Chartplotter You can control the chartplotter using the touchscreen, using GRID remote controls, and using a Garmin voice control device. Voice Control After installing the Garmin Voice Control USB module (010-13194-00), you can use your voice to control the chartplotter using a compatible headset.

  • Page 31: Chartplotter Voice Commands

    The voice command system is designed to detect natural speech. This is a list of commonly used voice commands, but the device does not require these exact phrases (other than OK Garmin). You can try saying variations of these commands in a way that is natural to you.
  • Page 32 Navigation Functions Voice Command Function Clear Active Track Clears all active track information What's the Distance to the Next Waypoint Replies with the distance to next set waypoint Media Functions Voice Command Function Show Media Player Opens the media player Play Music Plays the presently selected media Pause Music...

  • Page 33: Grid Remote Control

    NMEA 2000 network connection. Before you can pair the GRID device with the chartplotter, you must connect it to the Garmin Marine Network. 1 Select Settings > System > Station Information > GRID™ Pairing > Add.

  • Page 34: Activecaptain App

    You can use the app to easily and quickly transfer user data, such as waypoints and routes, connect to the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Community, update device software, and plan your trip. You can also control the GPSMAP device from the app using the Garmin Helm feature.

  • Page 35: Enabling Smart Notifications

    Enabling Smart Notifications WARNING Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel. Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death. Before your GPSMAP device can receive notifications, you must connect it to your mobile device and to the ActiveCaptain app.

  • Page 36: Managing Notifications

    Managing Notifications WARNING Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel. Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death. Before you can manage the notifications, you must enable the Smart Notifications feature (Enabling Smart Notifications, page 23).

  • Page 37: Updating Charts With Activecaptain

    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 38: Renewing Your Subscription

    You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices connected to this 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 39: Wireless Remote Control

    Wireless Remote Control These steps are not applicable to the GRID remote input devices (Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the Chartplotter, page 21). Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the Chartplotter Before you can use the wireless remote control with a chartplotter, you must pair the remote with the chartplotter.

  • Page 40: Viewing Boat Data On A Garmin Watch

    Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix Device ™ You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to the chartplotter to view charplotter data on the Garmin Nautix device. NOTE: You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to multiple compatible devices for better coverage on larger vessels.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 168). 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 or radar to the same network as a compatible chartplotter.

  • Page 50: Ais Aids To Navigation

    AIS Aids to Navigation An AIS aid to navigation (ATON) is any kind of navigational aid that is transmitted over the AIS radio. ATONs are displayed on the charts and have identifying information, such as position and type. There are three main kinds of AIS ATONs. Real ATONs physically exist and send their identifying and location information from their actual location.

  • Page 51: Ais Distress Signals

    AIS Distress Signals Self-contained AIS distress signal devices transmit emergency position reports when activated. The chartplotter can receive signals from Search and Rescue Transmitters (SART), Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), and other man overboard signals. Distress signal transmissions are different than standard AIS transmissions, so they appear differently on the chartplotter.

  • Page 52: Chart Menu

    Other Vessels: Adjusts how other vessels are shown (Other Vessels Layer Settings, page 42). Water: Shows and hides depth items (Water Layer Settings, page 42). Quickdraw Contours: Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw Contours data (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings, page 48). Weather: Shows and hides weather-related items (Weather Layer Settings, page 43).
  • Page 53 Depth Layer Settings From a chart, select Options > Layers > Chart > Depth. Depth Shading: Specifies an upper and lower depth to shade between. Shallow Shading: Sets the shades from the shoreline to the specified depth. Spot Depths: Turns on spot soundings and sets a dangerous depth. Spot depths that are equal to or more shallow than the dangerous depth are indicated by red text.
  • Page 54 User Data Layer Settings You can show user data, such as waypoints, boundaries, and tracks, on the charts. From a chart, select Options > Layers > User Data. Waypoints: Shows waypoints on the chart and opens the list of waypoints. Boundaries: Shows boundaries on the chart and opens the list of boundaries.
  • Page 55 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 56: Chart Settings

    Radar Overlay Settings From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select Options > Layers > Radar > From a radar screen, select Options. Radar To Standby: Stops radar transmission. Gain: Adjusts the gain (Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically, page 102). Sea Clutter: Adjusts the sea clutter (Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically, page 102).

  • Page 57: Supported Maps

    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 58: Adding A Label To A Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map

    Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map You can add labels to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours map to mark hazards or points of interest. 1 From the Navigation chart, select a location. 2 Select Quickdraw Lbl.. 3 Enter text for the label, and select Done.

  • Page 59: Connecting To The Garmin Quickdraw Community With Garmin Connect

    5 Select Dashboards > Marine to open the Garmin Quickdraw widget. TIP: Make sure you have a memory card in your computer to share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps. Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: Stopping Navigation

    Stopping Navigation While navigating, from an applicable chart, select an option: • Select Options > Stop Navigation. • When navigating with Auto Guidance, select Options > 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 64: Editing A Saved Waypoint

    Editing a Saved Waypoint 1 Select Info > User Data > 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 65: 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 66: 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 Navigate To >...

  • Page 67: 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 54). 1 Select Info > User Data > Routes. 2 Select a route.

  • Page 68: 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 > User Data > Routes > New > Route Using SAR Pattern. 2 Select a pattern: •...

  • Page 69: Creating And Saving An Auto Guidance Path

    Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path 1 Select Info > 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: • To view a hazard and adjust the path near a hazard, select Hazard Review. •...

  • Page 70: 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 49).

  • Page 71: 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 72: Setting The Color Of The Active Track

    Setting the Color of the Active Track 1 Select Info > 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 73: Deleting All Saved Tracks

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

  • Page 74: Creating A Boundary

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

  • Page 75: Deleting A Boundary

    Deleting a Boundary 1 Select Info > User Data > Boundaries. 2 Select a boundary. 3 Select Review > Edit Boundary > Delete. Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, and Boundaries Select Info > User Data > Delete User Data > Delete All User Data > OK. Sailing Features Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing Features You must select a sailing vessel type to use the sailing features.

  • Page 76: Starting The Race Timer

    Using the Starting Line Guidance You can use the starting line guidance feature to help get you cross the start line, at the optimal speed during a sailing race. 1 Mark the starting line (Setting the Starting Line, page 63). 2 From the Sail Racing combination screen, select Options > Start Line Guidance > Target Speed, and select your target speed when crossing the starting line.

  • Page 77: Laylines Settings

    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 78: Showing Polar Data In Data Fields

    Showing Polar Data in Data Fields Before you can view polar data, you must import a polar table from a memory card (Importing a Polar Table Manually, page 65). 1 Open the screen to which you want to add polar data. 2 Select Options >...

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: Heading Line And Angle Markers

    Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold Before you can engage wind hold, you must have a wind sensor installed. 1 Engage wind hold (Engaging Wind Hold, page 68). 2 Select Options. 3 Select an option. The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and information about the progress of the tack or gybe appears on the screen.

  • Page 82: Sonar Fishfinder

    Sonar Fishfinder When properly connected to a transducer, your compatible chartplotter can be used as a fishfinder. Chartplotter models without an xsv or xs in their names require a Garmin sounder module and transducer to display sonar information. For more information about which transducer is best for your needs, go to garmin.com/transducers.

  • Page 83: Split-Zoom 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 84: Garmin Sidevü Sonar View

    Garmin SideVü 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 92: Perspective View

    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 93: Renaming A Sonar Source

    2 Select Back to exit history. Sonar Sharing You can view the sonar data from all compatible sources on the Garmin Marine Network. You can view sonar data from a compatible external sonar module, such as a GCV sonar module. In addition, you can view the ™...

  • Page 94: Zooming In A Panoptix Livevü Or Livescope Sonar View

    You can control the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar screen either by adjusting the gain for traditional transducers or by adjusting the brightness for Garmin ClearVü transducers. If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the screen, you can lower the gain or brightness to remove lower intensity returns and noise.

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Color Intensity

    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 96: 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 97: 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 98: Sonar Alarms

    When targets are difficult to see , echo stretch makes the target returns more pronounced and easier to see on the screen. If the echo stretch value is too high, the targets blend together. If the value is too low the targets are small and more difficult to see.

  • Page 99: Advanced Sonar Settings

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

  • Page 100: 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 101: 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 102: Livevü Forward And Frontvü Sonar Settings

    LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Settings From the LiveVü Forward or FrontVü sonar view, select Options. 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 103 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 104: Realvü Appearance Settings

    RealVü Appearance Settings From a RealVü sonar view, select Options > 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 105 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 106: Livescope And Perspective Sonar Settings

    LiveScope and Perspective Sonar Settings From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select Options. 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 107: Livescope And Perspective Appearance Settings

    LiveScope and Perspective Appearance Settings From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select Options > 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 108: Radar

    Vessel Radar Overlay When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar, you can use overlay radar information on the Navigation chart or on the Fishing chart. Data appears on the radar overlay based on the most recently used radar mode and all settings configurations applied to the radar overlay are also applied to the last-used radar mode.

  • Page 109: Radar Overlay And Chart Data Alignment

    Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment When using the Radar overlay, the chartplotter aligns radar data with chart data based on the boat heading, which is based by default on data from a magnetic heading sensor connected using a NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 network.

  • Page 110: Adjusting The Radar Range

    Adjusting the Radar Range The range of the radar signal indicates the length of the pulsed signal transmitted and received by the radar. As the range increases, the radar transmits longer pulses in order to reach distant targets. Closer targets, especially rain and waves, also reflect the longer pulses, which can add noise to the Radar screen.

  • Page 111: Defining A Circular Guard Zone

    Defining a Circular Guard Zone Before you can define the boundaries of the guard zone, you must enable a guard zone (Enabling a Guard Zone, page 98). You can define a circular guard zone that completely surrounds your boat. 1 From a radar screen, select Options > Radar Options > Guard Zone > 2 Select Circle.

  • Page 112: Marpa Targeting Symbols

    MARPA Targeting Symbols Acquiring a target. Concentric, dashed green rings radiate from the target while the radar is locking onto it. Target has been acquired. A solid green ring indicates the location of a target that the radar has locked onto. A dashed green line attached to the circle indicates the projected course over ground or the GPS heading of the target.

  • Page 113: Viewing A List Of Ais And Marpa Threats

    Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats From any Radar screen or the Radar overlay, you can view and customize the appearance of a list of AIS and MARPA threats. 1 From a Radar screen, select Options > Layers > Other Vessels. 2 Select an option: •...

  • Page 114: Echo Trails

    Echo Trails The echo trails feature enables you to track the movement of vessels on the radar display. As a vessel moves, you can see a faint trail of the vessel's wake. You can change the length of time the trail is displayed. NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the settings configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the radar overlay.
  • Page 115 Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually For optimal radar performance, you can manually adjust the gain. NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay. 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Options >...

  • Page 116: Radar Filter Settings

    Radar Filter Settings Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen You can adjust the appearance of clutter caused by choppy sea conditions. The sea clutter setting affects the appearance of nearby clutter and targets more than it affects the appearance of distant clutter and targets. A higher sea clutter setting reduces the appearance of clutter caused by nearby waves, but it can also reduce or eliminate the appearance of nearby targets.

  • Page 117: Radar Options Menu

    Radar Options Menu From a radar screen, select Options > Radar Options. MotionScope™: Uses the Doppler effect to detect and highlight moving targets to help you avoid potential collisions, find flocks of birds, and track weather formations (MotionScope Doppler Radar Technology, ™...

  • Page 118: Radar Installation Settings

    Radar Installation Settings Front of Boat: Compensates for the physical location of the radar when it is not on the boat axis (Measuring and Setting the Front-of-Boat Offset, page 106). Antenna Configuration: Sets the radar antenna size and sets the position in which the radar stops (Setting a Custom Park Position, page 106).

  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 Options >...

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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 123: 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 124: 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 125: 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 126: 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 Options > 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 127: 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 128: 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 129: Trolling Motor Settings

    Trolling Motor Settings From the trolling motor bar, select Calibrate: Calibrates the trolling motor compass (Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass, page 117) and sets the trolling motor bow offset (Setting the Bow Offset, page 118). 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 130: 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 131: Viewing The Dsc List

    Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter When your chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible radio and you mark an SOS or man-overboard location, the radio shows the Distress Call page so you can quickly initiate a distress call.

  • Page 132: Viewing A Position Report

    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 133: Selecting A Dsc Channel

    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 134: Viewing The Gauges

    Viewing the Gauges 1 Select Vessel. 2 Select a gauge, such as Vessel. 3 Select to view a different gauge page, if applicable. 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...

  • Page 135: Customizing The Gauges

    Customizing the Gauges You can add a gauge page, change the layout of the gauge page, change how the gauges are displayed, and change the data in each gauge. 1 Open a gauge page. 2 Select Options > Edit Gauge Pages. 3 If necessary, select a gauge view or gauge to edit.

  • Page 136: Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms

    Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms 1 From the engine gauges screen, select Options > Installation > Status Alarms > Custom. 2 Select one or more engine gauge alarms to turn on or off. Yamaha Engine Gauges Select Vessel > YAMAHA to view the Yamaha engine gauges. This screen varies based on the engine network and throttle controller.

  • Page 137: Engine Condition Icons

    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). ® Select to set the joystick button for Set Point functions (Helm Master). Tank level information Hold a tank to view detailed tank level sensor information.

  • Page 138: Engine Alert Icons

    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. Low oil pressure. Stop the engine. Check the engine oil level, and add more oil if necessary. NOTICE Do not continue to run the engine if this indicator is on.
  • Page 139 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 107).

  • Page 140: Mercury Engine Gauges

    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. Select Vessel >...

  • Page 141: 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 168). 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 142: 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 Options >...

  • Page 143: Disabling Graph Filtering

    Disabling Graph Filtering The wind speed and wind angle graph filtering smooths out sensor data before it is displayed on a graph. The default setting is On. You can disable the filtering. 1 From the graph, select Graph Setup. 2 Select Filter > Off. Battery Management You can view the battery and other power sources, and the devices that use those sources.

  • Page 144: Sending An Inreach Preset Message

    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 145 All latching and momentary channels on the Garmin Boat Switch device must be configured in the chartplotter software as momentary switches for proper operation. 1 From a Garmin chartplotter connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Boat Switch device, select Settings > My Vessel > Switching > NMEA Standard.

  • Page 146: Using The Bilge Pump Switches

    If you do not intend to connect navigation and anchor lights to the device, you can configure channels 1 and 2 to operate independently as normal latching switches. 1 From a Garmin chartplotter connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Boat Switch device, select Vessel > Switching.

  • Page 147: Controlling Third-Party Equipment Installed On Your Boat

    Controlling Third-Party Equipment Installed on Your Boat Power-Pole Anchor System ® WARNING Do not engage the Power-Pole Anchor System while underway. Doing so could cause result in an accident causing property damage, serious personal injury, or death. If a compatible Power-Pole anchor system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the chartplotter to control the Power-Pole anchor.

  • Page 148: Power-Pole Overlay

    Power-Pole Overlay Before you can control the Power-Pole anchor with the chartplotter, you must enable the overlay (Enabling the Power-Pole Anchor Overlay, page 135) and set the Power-Pole installation mode (Setting Up the Power-Pole Anchor, page 135). The layout of the overlay varies based on the installation mode. Refer to your Power-Pole documentation for more information.

  • Page 149: Adding The Mercury Troll Control Overlay

    Adding the Mercury Troll Control Overlay When connected to a compatible Mercury engine, you can set and adjust the target speed using the Mercury Troll overlay on the chartplotter. 1 From the page where you want to add the overlay, select Options > Edit Overlays. TIP: You can also select Toolbars from the menu bar to quickly change the overlays.

  • Page 150: Mercury Cruise Control Overlay

    Mercury Cruise Control Overlay Select to decrease the target speed Target speed Select to increase the target speed Actual speed Enable Select to engage the cruise control Disable Select to disengage the cruise control Mercury Engine Details WARNING You are responsible for the maintenance of the engines on your vessel. Failure to properly maintain the engines could result in an accident causing property damage, serious personal injury, or death.

  • Page 151: Mercury Engine Overlay

    Mercury Engine Overlay You can use the Mercury Engine Overlay to view engine data (Adding the Mercury Engine Overlay, page 138). 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 152: 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 139). 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 153: 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 154: Viewing Almanac Information From The Navigation Chart

    ™ control the networked stereos and groups using the chartplotter. 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. • If you have a compatible third-party stereo connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you may be able to control the stereo using the chartplotter.

  • Page 155: 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. TIP: To quickly add the media overlay to a page, select Toolbars > Media > Add. Media Player Icons NOTE: Not all devices have these icons.

  • Page 156: 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 144).

  • Page 157: 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 144).

  • Page 158: 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 Options > 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 159: 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 160: Changing Dab Stations

    Changing DAB Stations 1 Select the DAB source. 2 If necessary, select Scan to scan for local DAB stations. 3 Select to change the station. When you reach the end of the current ensemble, the stereo automatically changes to the first available station in the next ensemble.

  • Page 161: Activating A Siriusxm Subscription

    Activating a SiriusXM Subscription 1 With the SiriusXM source selected, tune to channel 1. You should be able to hear the preview channel. If not, check the SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna installation and connections, and try again. 2 Tune to channel 0 to locate the Radio ID. 3 Contact SiriusXM listener care by phone at (866) 635-2349 or go to siriusxm.com/activatenow to subscribe...

  • Page 162: Setting The Device Name

    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. Audio Return Channel The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) enables you to play the audio from the chartplotter over the stereo system speakers and play HDMI audio on the chartplotter using only one HDMI cable.

  • Page 163: Siriusxm Weather

    You acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the weather information and all decisions taken with respect to navigating in weather. Garmin will not be responsible for any consequences of using SiriusXM weather information.

  • Page 164: Storm Cell And Lightning Information

    Storm Cell and Lightning Information Storm cell are represented by the icon on the weather precipitation chart. They indicate both the present position of a storm and the projected path of that storm in the immediate future. Red cones appear with a storm cell icon, and the widest part of each cone points in the direction of the projected path of the storm cell.

  • Page 165: Weather Fronts And Pressure Centers

    Weather Fronts and Pressure Centers Weather fronts appear as lines that indicate the leading edge of an air mass. Front Symbol Description Cold front Warm front Stationary front Occluded front Trough Pressure-center symbols often appear near weather fronts. Pressure-Center Description Symbol Indicates a low-pressure center, which is a region of relatively lower pressure.

  • Page 166: Viewing Fish Mapping Data

    Viewing Fish Mapping Data NOTE: This feature requires a GXM 54 antenna and a SiriusXM Fish Mapping service subscription. ™ The Fish Mapping weather chart shows information that can help you locate fish species. 1 Select Charts > Fish Mapping. 2 If necessary, select Options >...

  • Page 167: Viewing Sea Temperature Information

    Viewing Sea Temperature Information The Sea Temperature weather chart shows the present water temperature and present surface pressure conditions. Select Charts > Sea Temperature. Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data Surface-pressure information appears as pressure isobars and pressure centers. Isobars connect points of equal pressure.

  • Page 168: Viewing Local Weather Information Near A Buoy

    Before you can view video, you must connect to a compatible source. Compatible sources include video devices connected to the ports on the chartplotter and supported network (IP-based) video cameras and thermal cameras connected to the Garmin Marine Network. Protected HDMI content, HDCP, cannot be shared across the Garmin Marine Network.

  • Page 169: Networked Video Devices

    PoE Isolation Coupler. You can connect multiple supported video cameras to the Garmin Marine Network. You can select and view up to four video sources at once. When the cameras are connected, the network detects them automatically and displays them in the source list.

  • Page 170: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Some cameras provide additional options to control the camera view. NOTE: Not all options are available on all camera models and chartplotter models. Refer to the camera manual for a list of available features. You may need to update the camera software to use this feature. From the infrared video screen, select Options.

  • Page 171: Video Camera Movement Control

    Video Camera Movement Control NOTICE Do not aim the camera at the sun or extremely bright objects. Damage to the lens may occur. Always use the chartplotter controls or buttons to pan and tilt the camera. Do not manually move the camera unit.

  • Page 172: Camera Tracking

    In addition to the sensors and cameras needed to support Compass Lock, you must connect these additional devices to the Garmin Marine Network to support Vessel Lock. • To track vessels or targets using MARPA, you must connect a compatible radar device.

  • Page 173: Using Vessel Lock

    In some jurisdictions it could be considered an invasion of privacy rights to take or publicly display photographs or videos of people without their permission. It is your responsibility to know and comply with privacy laws and rights within the applicable jurisdiction(s). NOTE: Garmin VIRB Action Cameras are discontinued. Go to support.garmin.com for support for existing cameras.

  • Page 174: Connecting A Virb Action Camera

    Connecting a VIRB Action Camera You connect a VIRB action camera to the chartplotter using the camera settings. If you are connecting a VIRB 360 camera, connect through the VIRB app (Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Camera, page 161). 1 Set up the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi network (Setting Up the Wi‑Fi Network, page 26).
  • Page 175 Deleting a VIRB Video You can delete a video or image from the VIRB action camera. 1 Open the VIRB video or image to delete. 2 Select Options > Delete File. Starting a VIRB Video Slideshow You can view a slideshow of the videos and images on the VIRB action camera. 1 From the VIRB®...

  • Page 176: Adding The Virb Action Camera Controls To Other Screens

    HDMI cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables. You need a Garmin GPSMAP USB OTG adapter cable to power a media player stick. The USB port can supply up to 2.5 W to power a media player stick.

  • Page 177: Controlling Hdmi Audio

    1 With the camera within an unobstructed 76 m (250 ft.) of the chartplotter, quickly press three times. 2 On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Garmin Camera > Start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Viewing Video...

  • Page 178: Surround View Camera System

    Surround View Camera System WARNING Do not solely rely on this system for vessel docking and operation purposes. Objects displayed by the cameras may be closer than they appear. This system is only intended to enhance situational awareness when used properly. If used improperly, you could become distracted by the display.

  • Page 179: Viewing A Camera Feed Full Screen

    Viewing a Camera Feed Full Screen You can switch to a full-screen view any of the live camera feeds. NOTE: You can also view each of the cameras in the surround view camera system in the Video screen. 1 From the surround view camera screen, select the camera you want to view full screen. 2 Select The camera switches to a full-screen view, and you can zoom and pan using the controls.

  • Page 180: Device Configuration

    Device Configuration System Settings Select Settings > System. Sounds and Display: Adjusts the display settings and the audio settings (if available). GPS: Provides information about the GPS satellites and settings. System Information: Provides information about the devices on the network and the software version. Station Information: Adjusts the setup of the station.

  • Page 181: Gps 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 182: Preferences Settings

    Preferences Settings Select Settings > Preferences. Units: Sets units of measure. Language: Sets the on-screen text language. Navigation: Sets navigation preferences. Filters: Smooths out the values shown in the data fields, which can decrease the noise or show longer term trends.
  • Page 183 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 49).
  • Page 184 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 185: Communications Settings

    • To support the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data for most AIS receivers, select NMEA High Speed. • To support the input or output of Garmin proprietary data for interfacing with Garmin software, select Garmin. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to configure additional input or output ports.

  • Page 186: Nmea 2000 Settings

    The Garmin Marine Network allows you to share data from Garmin peripheral devices with chartplotters quickly and easily. You can connect a device to the Garmin Marine Network to receive data from and share data with other devices and chartplotters that are compatible with the Garmin Marine Network.

  • Page 187: System Alarms

    System Alarms Select Settings > Alarms > System. 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 188: 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 80).

  • Page 189: 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 190: 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 191: Other Vessels Settings

    Settings that are Synced on the Garmin Marine Network Garmin ECHOMAP ™ and GPSMAP chartplotters sync certain settings when connected to the Garmin Marine Network. The following settings are synced, if applicable, to the device. Alarm Settings (also syncs alarm acknowledgment): •...

  • Page 192: Restoring The Original Chartplotter Factory 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 193: Copying User Data From A Memory Card

    (Memory Cards, page 9). 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 184).

  • Page 194: 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 195: Appendix

    Control the chartplotter with Garmin Helm 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 196: 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 197: 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 24). 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 186).
  • Page 198 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 memory card, formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8 GB or larger memory card with speed class 10 is recommended.

  • Page 199: Nmea 0183 With Audio Cable Pinout

    HDMI IN port. To control the computer, you must connect the computer to the USB port. The Garmin HDMI accessory cable (010-12390-20) is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use an active HDMI cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables.

  • Page 200: Touchscreen Controls For A Connected

    You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables. The Garmin OTG Adapter Cable (010-12390-11) is 1.8 m (6 ft) long and the Garmin USB Cable (010-12390-10) is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use a USB hub or USB repeater extension cable only.

  • Page 201: Controlling A Computer With The Chartplotter

    Computer's HDMI OUT port Chartplotter's HDMI IN port Garmin HDMI Cable Chartplotter's HDMI OUT port Monitor's HDMI IN port Garmin OTG Adapter Cable Monitor's USB port Chartplotter's USB HOST port Garmin USB Cable Chartplotter's USB OTG port Computer's USB HOST port...

  • Page 202: 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 203: 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 204: Specifications

    Polycarbonate plastic and die-cast aluminum IEC 60529 IPX7 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for Water rating up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/water­ rating. Fuse 10 A, 125 V fast-acting Input voltage From 10 to 32 Vdc Max.

  • Page 205: Gpsmap 8X12 Specifications

    Polycarbonate plastic and die-cast aluminum IEC 60529 IPX7 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for Water rating up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/water­ rating. Fuse 10 A, 125 V fast-acting Input voltage From 10 to 32 Vdc Max.

  • Page 206: Gpsmap 8X16 Specifications

    Polycarbonate plastic and die-cast aluminum IEC 60529 IPX7 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for Water rating up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/water­ rating. Fuse 10 A, 125 V fast-acting Input voltage From 10 to 32 Vdc Max.

  • Page 207: Gpsmap 8X17 Specifications

    Material Polycarbonate plastic and die-cast aluminum IEC 60529 IPX7 Water rating 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. Fuse 15 A Input voltage From 10 to 35 Vdc Max.

  • Page 208: Gpsmap 8X22 Specifications

    Material Polycarbonate plastic and die-cast aluminum IEC 60529 IPX7 Water rating 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. Fuse 15 A Input voltage From 10 to 35 Vdc Max.

  • Page 209: Gpsmap 8X24 Specifications

    Material Polycarbonate plastic and die-cast aluminum IEC 60529 IPX7 Water rating 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. Fuse 15 A Input voltage From 10 to 35 Vdc Max.

  • Page 210: Copying User Data To A Memory Gpsmap 8700 Specifications

    Garmin ClearVü and SideVü CHIRP: 500 W Sonar depth 5,000 ft. at 1 kW 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.

  • Page 211: Updating Built-In Maps With A Memory Nmea 2000 Pgn Information

    NMEA 2000 PGN Information Transmit and Receive Description 059392 ISO acknowledgment 059904 ISO request 060160 ISO transport protocol: Data transfer 060416 ISO transport protocol: Connection management 060928 ISO address claimed 065240 Commanded address 126208 Request group function 126996 Product information 126998 Configuration information 127237...
  • Page 212 Description 130312 Temperature (obsolete) Transmit Description 126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group function 126984 Alert Response 127497 Trip parameters: Engine Receive Description 065030 Generator average basic AC quantities (GAAC) 126983 Alert 126985 Alert text 126987 Alert threshold 126988 Alert value 126992 System time 127251...

  • Page 213: J1939 Information

    Description 129799 Radio frequency/mode/power 129802 AIS safety-related broadcast message 129808 DSC call Information 129809 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part A 129810 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part B 130313 Humidity 130314 Actual pressure 130316 Temperature: Extended range 130576 Trim tab status 130577...
  • Page 214 Description Engine percent load at current speed 61443 Engine speed 61444 Engine manifold exhaust gas temperature - right manifold 65031 2433 Engine manifold exhaust gas temperature - left manifold 65031 2434 Engine auxiliary coolant 65172 Active diagnostic trouble codes 65226 Vehicle distance 65248 Water in fuel indicator...

  • Page 215: Nmea 0183 Information

    NMEA 0183 Information Transmit Sentence Description GPAPB APB: Heading or track controller (autopilot) sentence "B" GPBOD BOD: Bearing (origin to destination) GPBWC BWC: Bearing and distance to waypoint GPGGA GGA: Global positioning system fix data GPGLL GLL: Geographic position (latitude and longitude) GPGSA GSA: GNSS DOP and active satellites GPGSV...
  • Page 216 Receive Sentence Description Depth Depth below transducer Water temperature Water speed and heading Waypoint location Digital selective calling information Expanded digital selective calling Heading, deviation, and variation Heading, magnetic Wind direction and speed Meteorological composite Wind speed and angle AIS VHF data-link message You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from www.nmea.org.
  • Page 218 September 2022 GUID-25CCEC48-337E-47C0-8B89-5C35CCDB65AC v22...

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