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The Using XM WX Weather section describes how to use XM WX Satellite Weather features on your GPSMAP 376C. The Setting Up and Using Sonar section provides instructions on using a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module with your GPSMAP 376C. The Appendix contains specifications, optional accessories, maintenance information, and other product information.
Getting Started ...1 Unit Overview ... 1 Charging the GPSMAP 376C ... 2 Turning Your GPSMAP 376C On or Off... 3 Adjusting the Backlight and Volume ... 3 Getting Satellite Signals ... 4 Using the GPSMAP 376C Keypad ... 7 Using the GPSMAP 376C ...
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Setting Up and Using Sonar ...103 Showing Sonar on the Map Page ... 103 Using the Sonar Page ... 104 Setting Up Sonar ... 108 Understanding Sonar ... 112 GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ntroductIon Appendix ...115 Specifications ... 115 Optional Accessories ... 116 Installation Information ...
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that might damage plastic components. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 376C screen should be cleaned using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed. If these are used, apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual •...
And Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.
With the included GXM 30 antenna and a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather, boaters will have constant access to NEXRAD radar, lightning, wind speed, wave direction, and more. In addition, the GPSMAP 376C offers XM Satellite Radio capabilities featuring more than 150 digital channels of commercial-free music;...
When you turn on the GPSMAP 376C the power source indicator on the GPS tab shows the unit is operating off battery power ( that the unit is charging (...
Turning Your GPSMAP 376C On or Off Before you turn on the GPSMAP 376C, be sure the antenna is up as shown on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals.
AtellIte IgnAls Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 376C, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix, which should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 376C is getting satellite signals, the GPS page shows the status as “Acquiring Satellites”.
• Green signal strength bars—the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite. When the GPSMAP 376C collects the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fix, the status field indicates the status of the receiver. The unit updates the location, date, and time.
The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from such items as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. Monitoring the GPS status is recommended.
Using the GPSMAP 376C Keypad PAGE/MODE Key • Press to cycle through main pages in sequence and exit a submenu page. • Press and hold to switch between Marine and Automotive Modes. QUIT Key • Press to cycle through main pages in reverse sequence, revert to the previous value in a data entry field, or cancel an unintended function.
Using the GPSMAP 376C The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 376C is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently. As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen.
1. From any page, press MENU. An options menu shows a list of optional features specific to that page. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to the option you want to select. 3. Press ENTER to select the feature. Another window with more options might appear. If so, select an option and press ENTER again. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ettIng tArted To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward through your steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page. To select an on-screen button: On a page with on-screen buttons, use the ROCKER to highlight an on-screen button, and press ENTER.
Track, Alarms, Display, Sound, and Setup. For more information about the Main Menu, see the “Main Menu” page To restore default settings: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight a tab, and then press MENU to open the options menu. Setup Tab Options Menu 3. Highlight Restore Default, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual section beginning on...
Using the Main Menu Use the Main Menu on your GPSMAP 376C to access various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Press the MENU key twice from any page to open the Main Menu. For more information, see the “Main Menu”...
Simulator Mode, you can view simulated weather information. NOTE: Do not try to navigate using Simulator Mode. When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals.
This section explains some of the more common operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 376C. To switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MODE key. The Usage Mode Menu appears. 2. Select Automotive or Marine, and press ENTER. Marine Mode Pages Marine Mode has five main pages: Map, Compass, Highway, Active Route, and Position Data. An optional XM Audio Page can be enabled.
You can also start a saved track through the Track tab of the Main Menu. For information about tracks, see MOB (Man OverBoard)—creates a MOB waypoint and navigates to that location. For more information about MOB, see page page page GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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Navigate Menu 3. Follow the magenta route created on the Map Page. To stop navigation: 1. While navigating to a point, press NAV. 2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Resume Navigation, and press ENTER to resume navigation. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne To start a new route using the Find Menu: 1. Press the NAV key to open the Navigate Menu. 2. Highlight Go To Point (or New Route when in Automotive Mode), and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 3. From the Find Menu, highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER.
MOB symbol is created, and the unit begins actively navigating to that point. Use any of the Navigation Pages to guide you back to the MOB point. The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and can be deleted like any other waypoint. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
15 to navigate a new route using the Find Menu. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual Finding an Item From Another Location You can use the Find Menu to center your search around an item you just found. For example, you search for Restricted Areas and the search shows an “Anchoring Prohibited”...
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To view a list of recently found items: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight Recently Found, and press ENTER to open the list of recently found items. 3. Press MENU to open the options menu. 4. Select Show Find History to view the list of items you have searched for recently. Select Show Go To History to view the list of items for which you have recently created a Go To (Go To History). 5. Highlight Remove Point, and press ENTER to delete the selected recently found point. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
Map Feature Information Page 2. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit the Information Page. You can also highlight one of the on-screen buttons and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual Find Menu Options To view additional Find Menu options, press FIND, and then press MENU. The following options are available: • Enable Auto Arrange—automatically arranges the Find Menu.
Creating and Using Routes The GPSMAP 376C allows you to create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 points each. Creating a New Route Use the Route tab to create a route by selecting waypoints from the Find Menu, or by selecting waypoints or map items from the Map Page.
2. Highlight Navigate Route, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight a route, and press ENTER. Select a route from the list GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to edit, change the name, and review route points of a selected route.
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You can review each point on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly. To add points to the route: 1. Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu. 2. Select a route, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the spot in the route that you want to add the new point. (The new point is added before the highlighted route point.) 4. Press MENU. 5. Highlight Insert Waypoint, and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens for you to search for and select the point you want to add to the route. Route Review Page 6. In the Point Review Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER to add the new point to the route. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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5. Use the ROCKER to drag the route to the new point location, and press ENTER. Editing the route on the map 6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 until all points are added to the route. Press QUIT when finished. You can enter information about your trip so the GPSMAP 376C can estimate information about your trip. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne To plan your route: 1. Open the Route Review Page options menu.
ENTER to set the route leg transition (or waypoint transition). Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 376C leads you to the next point on your route. When you select Manual, you can transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route.
You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you see a highlighted description of that item. The GPSMAP 376C uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint.
After you create and store a waypoint, you can modify, review, rename, move, or delete it at any time using the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit Pages To access the Waypoint Review Page: Highlight a waypoint on the Map Page, and then press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page. If the waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or BlueChart feature, the Waypoint Review Page might include additional tabs containing information about other features at that location. Waypoint Review Page GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
When you are navigating to a destination, Add to Current Route opens. The selected waypoint is added to the current route before the route destination. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne reAtIng And To add a waypoint to the end of the route: 1. Open the Waypoint Edit Page, and press MENU.
To create a new waypoint by projecting its location: 1. Create a waypoint. The new waypoint uses the next available waypoint number and the receiver’s last known location as the default location. 2. Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then select a waypoint. Press ENTER. 3. Press MENU to open the New Waypoint Page options menu. 4. Highlight Project Location, and press ENTER. Project Location Menu 5. To change the location from which you are projecting the new waypoint, highlight the From field, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
The number of stored and available waypoints is shown at the bottom of the User sub tab. Stored waypoints are arranged in alphanumeric order. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne reAtIng And User Points Tab To navigate (Go To) a waypoint from the Points tab: 1. Select the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then highlight...
1. From any of the waypoint pages or the Points tab, press MENU to open the options menu. Name field 2. Select Edit Categories, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Add, and press ENTER. Entering a new category 4. Use the ROCKER to enter a name for the category. 5. Highlight Save, and press ENTER. To assign a category to a waypoint: 1. Open the Waypoint Edit Page. (You can also change the category on the New Waypoint Page.) 2. Select the Category field, and press ENTER. 3. Select the category to which you want to assign the waypoint, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
1. With the Waypoint Categories window open, highlight the category you want to delete, and press MENU. Waypoint Categories Options Menu 2. Select Delete Category, and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER again to finish deleting the category. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual Deleting Waypoints Select the You can delete waypoints from the waypoint list on the Points tab category to or from the Waypoint Page.
Because the unit only alerts for one of the overlap points, use caution when navigating in these areas. If you enter an alarm circle overlap, you are only alerted to the closest proximity waypoint. To turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then select the Proximity sub tab. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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Find Menu opens. 2. Select a waypoint or point of interest from the Find Menu. 3. With OK highlighted, press ENTER to select the point. The distance field is now highlighted. Press ENTER to begin entering the proximity radius. 4. Use the ROCKER to enter a distance value (up to 99.99 units), and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne reAtIng And To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: 1. Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then select the Proximity sub tab. 2. Highlight the proximity waypoint to clear, and press MENU. Proximity Points Tab Options Menu 3. To clear a single alarm, highlight Remove Point, and press...
Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and location for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 376C gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before you start traveling because when the track log is full, new track points overwrite the oldest track points.
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Clearing the track log 3. Highlight OK, and press ENTER. To save the entire track log: 1. Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu, and then highlight the Active sub tab. 2. Select Save, and press ENTER. A message appears asking if you want to save the entire track. 3. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne To save a portion of the track log: 1. Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu, and then highlight the Active sub tab. 2. Select Save, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight No and press ENTER when a message appears. 4. Select a beginning point, and press ENTER.
Delete All—erases all tracks from the unit’s memory. To edit a track: 1. Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu, and then select the Saved sub tab. 2. Select a track to edit, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Name field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to change the name, and press ENTER. 4. Select a different display color to show the track on the map. 5. Highlight the box next to Show on Map, and press ENTER to show the track on the map. 6. To begin a TracBack, highlight TracBack, and press ENTER. 7. To view the track on the map, highlight Map, and press ENTER. Press QUIT to return to the Track tab. 8. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to save your changes. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne TracBack Tips When a TracBack is initiated, the GPSMAP 376C divides the track into segments called legs. Up to 300 temporary turns are created to mark the most significant features of the track in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible.
Page can be enabled. And a Sonar Page is available when a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module is connected. Map Page When you turn on the GPSMAP 376C, the Map Page appears after the unit acquires a satellite signal. The position marker your current location on the map.
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You can also adjust the data fields on each page. To change the map page layout: 1. Press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Set Up Page Layout, and press ENTER. 3. Select a page layout option, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne To change a data field display: 1. Press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER.
4. Highlight a setting, and press ENTER. 5. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit. Viewing Additional Map Data Use the Map Information Page to view the data loaded on your GPSMAP 376C unit and data card. To review/change map information: 1. On the Map Page, press MENU. 2. Highlight Map Information, and press ENTER. The first page shows the map families stored on the data card and unit, and whether they are shown on the Map Page.
) to the other. To select a map scale (zoom in and out): Press the OUT key to zoom out, press the IN key to zoom in. The GPSMAP 376C has a built-in worldwide database, with more detailed coverage available through the use of the BlueChart, BlueChart g2 or MapSource data. The GPSMAP 376C shows cartography as long as chart information is available for the zoom scale you selected.
When you zoom in pan mode, the arrow stays centered on the screen. When the arrow is stationary, fixed coordinates appear in the position field, and the distance and bearing from your present location update as you move. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
2. Press ENTER to view more information about the point. The information and on-screen buttons shown vary depending on the type of item selected. In some cases, additional information tabs appear at the top of the Information Page or Waypoint Page. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the extra tabs and view the information. 4. Select an on-screen button, and press ENTER. Press QUIT to exit the Information Page. Map Feature Information Page Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map You can remove items from the Map Page (declutter the screen) to remove unwanted items.
To measure the bearing/distance between two points: 1. On the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Measure Distance, and press ENTER. An on- screen arrow appears on the map at your present location with ENT REF below it. 3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point that you want to measure from) and press ENTER. A push pin icon marks the starting point. 4. Move the arrow to the point of which you want to measure. The bearing and distance from the reference point and arrow coordinates appear in the data window at the top of the screen. Push pn indicating the beginning point of the measurement Measure Distance GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual End point of measurement, labeled ENT...
GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual If the arrow points up, you are going directly to the waypoint. If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow until it points up, and then continue in that direction.
4 minute preparation countdown, and finally a one-minute final countdown. Then during the race, mariners might want to count up to keep track of their time. You can use your GPSMAP 376C to perform each of these different countdowns. To open the Marine Timer: 1. Press MENU on the Compass Page.
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Setup tab on the Main Menu, and select the Timers Setup sub tab. NOTE: You can set the timer countdown for up to 60 minutes. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne To set the Marine Timer: 1. Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu, and then select the Timers sub tab.
Nearby waypoints not in the active route can also be shown. You can zoom in or out to show a larger or smaller view of the highway. To change the highway perspective scale: Press IN to zoom in; press OUT to zoom out. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
To show and select the Highway Page Options: 1. Press PAGE repeatedly until the Highway Page appears. 2. Press MENU. 3. Highlight an option, and press ENTER. Highway Page Options Menu GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne The following options are available from the Highway Page options menu: Set Up Page Layout—select the page layout.
Active Route Page When you are navigating a route using your GPSMAP 376C, the Active Route Page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route with the point name, course, distance, and several other fields of information (to show the other fields use the ROCKER to scroll right or left using the arrows shown on the screen).
The compass ribbon appears at the top of the page to show your current heading with a red, vertical bar. To stay on course, steer toward the violet bar (or arrows) until it is aligned with the red bar. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne Position Data Page Options Press MENU to open the Position Data Page options menu.
NOTE: You MUST have a GXM 30 antenna connected to your GPSMAP 376C and a subscription to XM Radio to use XM Radio features. Additionally, you must use an optional external speaker with a 12/24-Volt adapter, third-party FM modulator, speakers, or headphones plugged to hear the audio.
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To select an XM Radio channel: 1. Press up or down on the ROCKER to scroll through the list of channels. 2. Highlight the channel you want, and then press ENTER. A triangle ( ) appears to the left of the channel currently playing. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne XM Audio Page Options With the XM Audio Page open, press MENU to open the options menu. XM Audio Page Options Menu...
2. Select the Favorites category, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the channel you want to select from your list of favorites, and press ENTER. A triangle appears to the left of the newly selected channel. Selected channel Favorites List To delete a channel from Favorites: 1. In the Favorites category, highlight the channel you want to delete, and press MENU. 2. Highlight Delete Favorite to delete the selected channel from your favorites list, or highlight Delete All Favorites to delete all channels from your Favorites list. 3. Press ENTER. A confirmation message appears. 4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER again to confirm. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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Select Favorites to scan only channels in your Favorites list. 4. Press ENTER. Each channel is played for five seconds and then advances to the next channel. 5. Press any key to stop scanning and select the current channel. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ArIne Turning Audio On or Off To turn audio on or off: 1. On the Audio sub tab, press MENU. 2. Highlight Mute Audio Output on the options menu to turn the audio off. A music note with a red slash appears in the song pane. Highlight Enable Audio Output to resume audio...
This section discusses some of the more common Automotive operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 376C in Automotive Mode. Please note that many common operations, such as marking a waypoint and creating a route, are performed the same way as in Marine Mode.
Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to your destination in Automotive Mode using the Map Page. As you travel, your GPSMAP 376C guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows, and directions along the top of the screen. When you are actively navigating, you see a magenta line that always runs from your current location to the destination or to the next turn on the Map Page.
To stop navigation: 1. While navigating to a point, press NAV. Navigate Menu in Automotive Mode 2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Resume Navigation, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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2. Highlight New Route, and press ENTER. 3. From the Find Menu, highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. (You can also choose to go to other points, such as Cities or Exits from this list. The steps vary only slightly from those listed for waypoints.) 4. Select a waypoint from the list, and press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page. 5. Highlight the Go To button, and press ENTER to begin navigation. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual utoMotIve To go to a destination using the Find Menu: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight a category, and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER, and use the ROCKER to begin entering the letters contained in the item name. The list begins to sort by the items which contain the letters you are entering. Press ENTER when finished.
You can also add stops along your trip, called Via Points. While navigating, press NAV to open the Navigate Menu. Navigate Menu in Automotive Mode While navigating a course GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual utoMotIve Creating a Detour If there is road construction or some other form of a detour while navigating a route, you can have your GPSMAP 376C create a detour route for you. To create a detour: 1. While navigating a course, press NAV.
Showing the original route without Via Points 4. From the pop-up window, highlight either Use Map or Use Find Menu, and press ENTER. 5. If you selected Use Map, use the ROCKER to select an item on the map, and press ENTER. If you selected Use Find Menu, select an item from the Find Menu as discussed in the “Finding an Item” beginning on page 17. Remember you can press MENU while the Find Menu is open to find an item near another location, such as the destination. The new point is added to the route as shown on the Add/Edit Vias Page. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have added all of the Via Points that you want. Highlight Done, and press ENTER to apply the new Via Points to the route. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 376C guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the Map Page and Current Route Page. Track Your Progress with the Map Page You can track the progress of your route on the Map Page. Your route is shown with a magenta line.
• Show and hide the heading line from the options menu. • Use the ROCKER to measure the distance between two objects on the map. • Change the page layout and data fields to customize the Map Page. Data fields Map scale Map Page GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
Current Route Page When navigating a route using your GPSMAP 376C in Automotive Mode, the Active Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.
Trip Computer Page Reset the Trip Computer before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 376C turned on in order to receive satellites. This allows the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
• Calendar—view sun/moom and hunting/fishing information for a specific day. • Celestial—view tide, hunting & fishing, and sun & moon information. • Message—view system-generated messages. • Display—adjust backlighting and page display. • Sound—customize GPSMAP 376C sounds. • Setup—adjust system settings.
GXM 30 antenna must be plugged into the USB port on the back of the unit to use features described in this section. Main Menu—Weather Tab For more information about XM Weather, see the Weather” section beginning on page GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual “Using XM WX...
The Audio sub tab shows XM Radio channel categories, a list of available channels, information about the selected channel, and the strength of the XM signal. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual Information Sub Tab Use the Information sub tab to view the radio identification number, XM WX Weather subscription information, and a list of weather features available to you based on your subscription plan.
The total number of stored and available waypoints appears at the bottom of the User sub tab. Proximity Sub Tab Use the Proximity sub tab to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. “Creating page GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
Saved Sub Tab The Saved sub tab shows a list of all saved tracks in your GPSMAP 376C. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual DSC Tab Use the DSC tab (Marine Mode only) to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS to transmit and receive location information.
Understanding Distress Calls With your GPSMAP 376C properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC output, you can receive any DSC distress call within range. An alert message appears and a tone sounds when a distress call is received. The alarm only sounds on a distress call; position reports do not sound the alarm.
Log, with the most recent call at the top. The unit can store up to 100 calls; after 100 calls are received, the oldest log file is removed when a new call is received. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual DSC Log Receiving a Position Report or Distress Call After you receive a Position Report or a Distress Call, you can quickly navigate to the location.
Another way to input a name is from the Entry Review Page or the DSC Distress Call or DSC Position Report Pages. The Name and MMSI are sent to other Garmin GPS units: Only the MMSI numbers are sent to other non-Garmin DSC users.
Up and Using Sonar” section beginning on information about Sonar setup options. NOTE: You must have a GSD 20 or 21 Sounder Module page connected to your GPSMAP 376C to use sonar. Main Menu—Sonar Tab onAr “Setting page 103 for more...
Alarms Tab Use the Alarms tab to define alarm settings. When an alarm goes off, the alarm message appears on the GPS 376C and the unit emits five (5) beeps. Main Menu—Alarms tab To set an alarm: 1. Highlight the Alarms tab on the Main Menu.
Clock—sets an alarm based on the unit’s clock. Select On, and then enter a specific time that you want the alarm to sound. The GPSMAP 376C must be on for the clock alarm to work. Ext. (External) Voltage—sets an alarm to sound when the external voltage drops below a specified amount.
MENU on any of the calendar views to open the options menu. To view the Sun & Moon Information or Hunt & Fish sub tab, highlight View Sun and Moon or View Hunt and Fish, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual Sunrse and set times for the current locaton and date.
Days with added points or routes are shown highlighted in green. Icons for the points and routes assigned to the date are shown along the bottom of the screen. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual Celestial Tab The Celestial tab shows tide information, sun and moon information, and hunting and fishing information.
2. ENTER the date with the ROCKER, and press ENTER. You can also use the zoom IN and OUT keys to view information for another date. Press and hold IN or OUT to scroll quickly through dates. 3. Press ENTER when finished. The unit shows the chart for the date you entered or selected. To use the current date again, highlight the Date field. Press MENU, highlight Use Current Date, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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You can also use the play, fast forward, and stop buttons to view an animation of the Sun & Moon sub tab. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual To view sun and moon information for a different date: 1. Highlight the Date field, and press ENTER.
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Hunt & Fish Sub Tab To view hunt and fish information for a different date: 1. Highlight the Date field, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to change the digits of the date. You can also use the zoom IN and OUT keys to view information for another date. Press and hold IN or OUT to scroll quickly through dates. 3. Press ENTER when finished. The unit shows the information for the date you entered. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
Message Tab The Message tab shows a list of messages generated by the GPSMAP 376C. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the list of messages on the Log sub tab. Use the Log Filter sub tab to show only the message types that you want to view.
Backlight Timeout—sets the backlight to stay on when it is turned on, or to time out after a selected period of time has elapsed when using the battery. The backlight stays on regardless of this setting when external power is used. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
Backlight Intensity—turns the backlight up or down. Press right on the ROCKER to increase the intensity or left to decrease. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual Sound Tab Use the Sound tab to customize the sounds made by your GPSMAP 376C.
Setup Tab To customize how your GPSMAP 376C looks, use the System tab to adjust certain system settings. System Sub Tab Use the System sub tab to control settings for system mode, speed filter, language, and external power. To access the System sub tab: 1. Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu.
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• Off Road—creates a direct line from your current location to your destination. This is useful when traveling outside of the detailed map coverage area or where no roads exist. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual Ask My Preference—determines whether you are asked to select a Route Preference before route calculations.
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You can also Reset the timer and turn it Off. Enter a time to use when counting up or down. Marine—appears on the Compass Page in Marine Mode. Since Midnight—shows the time the unit was turned on since midnight. To reset, select All Unit Defaults on the System sub tab. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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2. Select the Time sub tab. Time Sub Tab Time Zone—choose the time zone for your city so the GPSMAP 376C shows the correct local time. Select Other to enter a UTC Offset. If the wrong date appears, press MENU, highlight Set Date, and press ENTER.
You must update the magnetic variation as your location changes. Failure to update this setting can result in substantial differences between the information shown on your unit and external references, such as a magnetic compass. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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1. Highlight one of the Welcome Message fields, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to enter information in the fields. You do not need to enter information in every field. When finished, press ENTER again. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual 3. To show the welcome message when you turn on your GPSMAP 376C, highlight the Show at Power-up check box, and press ENTER to select it. To hide the welcome information at start-up, clear the check mark.
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If you select GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out format, you can control a differential beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 376C using the Interface sub tab. You can have the unit automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal, or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit, and the information is used to tune the beacon receiver.
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Highlight Scan and press ENTER. Interface sub tab with GARMIN DGPS selected The Status field shows one of the following: • Tuning—the unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning—the unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates.
Use the Advanced NMEA Output Setup Page to set the output rate, change the precision of the Lat/Lon minutes, set Waypoint IDs to names or numbers, and turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/Route (WPL, RTE).
GPSMAP 376C is in Simulator Mode and the GXM 30 antenna is unplugged. You can view XM WX Weather on your GPSMAP 376C in one of three ways: • To view all weather information on the map, use the Map Page.
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Map Page. NEXRAD Radar, Satellite Mosaic, Lightning, Storm Cells, Hurricanes—sets the map scale at which feature first appears on the Map Page. Select Auto, Off, or from 20 ft to 800 nm. Weather Tab GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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Srfc Wx Tab Surface Winds, Surface Pressure, Fronts, Visibility, County Warnings—sets the map scale at which each feature first appears on the Map Page. Select Auto, Off, or from 20 ft to 800 nm. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual sIng eAther ettIng...
12, 24, 36, or 48 hours. To view the forecast map: 1. In the Weather Information Type field, highlight Forecast. The Map window shows the current forecast in the Map window. wndow Age of the weather report 2. Highlight the field to the right of Forecast, and press ENTER to show a list of forecast options. wndow Forecast Map GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
1. Highlight the Weather tab on the Main Menu 2. Press MENU. Declutter On (Off)—allows you to toggle unwanted weather items on or off on the Map window. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual sIng eAther Animate Weather (Stop Animation)—animates NEXRAD Radar and Satellite Mosaic weather. When selected, a series of frames appear, each showing a different time in the lower left corner of the map.
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Accessing GXM 30 Antenna Information Use the Information sub to obtain version information about your GXM 30 antenna. To view information about your GXM 30 antenna: 1. Highlight the XM tab on the Main Menu. 2. Select the Information sub tab. 3. Press MENU. 4. With Antenna Information highlighted, press ENTER. A window appears showing the software version loaded to your GXM 30 antenna. 5. Press ENTER to close the window. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
Item” beginning on page To find weather information for your current location: 1. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select Weather Data, and press ENTER. The Weather From Current Location Page opens. Weather From Current Location GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual sIng 3. Highlight the Forecast tab to view the weather forecast for your current location. “Finding Weather Forecast 4. Highlight the Sea Surface tab to view sea surface information. Sea Surface Information...
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You can highlight a weather bulletin, and press ENTER to view the full text of the marine weather bulletin. Marine Weather Bulletin nforMAtIon To find weather data for a different location: 1. Press MENU on the Weather From Current Location Page. 2. With Near Other highlighted, press ENTER. 3. Move the map pointer to a different location, and press ENTER. The Weather From (New Location) Page opens with weather information for the selected location. 4. Press MENU, highlight Near Current Location, and then press ENTER to return to the forecast for your current location. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
SInG This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 376C when used in conjunction with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 21 or GSD 20 Sounder Module Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module.
Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 21 or GSD 20 Sounder Module, your GPSMAP 376C becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher with the Sonar Page. If a GSD 21 or GSD 20 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer, a “Sonar Turned Off” message appears across the Sonar Page.
You can also press MENU and highlight a shortcut setting to quickly change to commonly used settings and values. Press ENTER to accept the new setting (or press QUIT to cancel) and return to the Sonar Page. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ettIng P And sIng...
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The Noise Reject can be turned Off, set to Normal (automatically adjusts for optimum viewing) or to a fixed 1–100% setting. When setting the Noise Reject, remember that a higher noise rejection setting is less likely to show fish or structures. page 114 for more information. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
1. From the Sonar Page split screen, press MENU. 2. Highlight Size Split, and press ENTER. 3. Move the horizontal double-arrow left or right using the ROCKER until the vertical width line shows, then press ENTER. 4. If you want to cancel this operation, press QUIT or press MENU, highlight Stop Resizing, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ettIng P And sIng onAr Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page You can show the pointer (arrow) to reference sonar items and mark underwater waypoints.
The Keel Offset is reflected in the depth reading. Transducer—select the type of transducer that you are using. If you are using a speed-capable transducer/sensor, select Temp, Spd. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
1. On the Setup sub tab, highlight the Calibrate Water Speed button, and press ENTER. 2. Bring the boat to a cruising speed. Both the top ground and uncalibrated water speeds are shown at the bottom of the calibration window. Note your top speed, then stop the boat, and press ENTER. NOTE: You must have a transducer with a built-in speed sensor or seperate compatible speed sensor. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual ettIng P And sIng Calibrating the Water Speed 3. By default, the top ground speed is automatically shown. If a ground speed is not available, the top uncalibrated water speed is used instead. If the new speed is correct, highlight OK, and press ENTER.
Background Color—select the color for the Sonar Page and the sonar on the Map Split Page. Whte background Temperature graph Graphc Flasher Sonar Page with the Sonar Display settings changed GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual Color bar Depth Scale n corners...
Temp as the Transducer type on the Setup sub tab. NOTE: You must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, to view temperature information. To access the Temperature sub tab: 1. Highlight the Sonar tab on the Main Menu.
The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends the data to the GSD 21 or GSD 20 Sounder Module and then to the GPSMAP 376C to be processed and shown. The underwater data is shown on the Sonar display in the order that it is returned;...
6-foot diameter 40° Cone Angle (50 kHz) 10° Cone Angle (200 kHz) circle at a 30-foot depth. Dual frequency mode combines both frequencies to get the best coverage area and contour/depth readings. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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Thermoclines are shown as the weakest colors. One of the unique features offered by Garmin is See-Thru technology, which allows the GPSMAP 376C to hear both weak and strong signals simultaneously so it can identify fish returns under the toughest conditions, such as suspended in thermoclines or even hiding near structures.
32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,256 MB and 512MB sizes. Download detailed map data from MapSource CD-ROMs to a data card, either directly through your GPSMAP 376C using the PC USB cable, the optional PC Interface cable, or with the optional USB Data Card Programmer.
Installation Information This section of the Appendix provides information on connecting the GPSMAP 376C to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 376C to an 11–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices.
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Connecting the GXM 30 Antenna Connect the GXM 30 antenna to the GPSMAP 376C to access XM WX satellite weather and XM Radio. For more information about the GXM 30 antenna, see the GXM 30 Owner’s Manual. NOTE: You must subscribe to XM Radio and/or XM WX Satellite Weather to use the XM Radio and/or XM Weather features on your GPSMAP 376C.
Connecting Your GPSMAP 376C to a Computer You can connect your GPSMAP 376C to your computer using the supplied USB cable to connect to a USB data port or the optional PC Interface cable to connect to a DB-9 serial communications port.
Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 376C uses an optional Garmin data card to show digital charts and maps. Install the data card in the card slot located on the bottom of the unit. Install or remove the data card at any time, whether the unit is on or off.
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BNC connector is exposed and ready for use with an external antenna. For information on connecting an external antenna to the GPSMAP 376C, refer to the installation instructions that came with the antenna. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
DGPS signals; a beacon receiver compatible with the RTCM format sentences supported by your Garmin GPS is needed to use DGPS. Refer to the United States Coast Guard’s Web site uscg.gov/) for locations and status of the differential stations.
SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world. Currently, enabling WAAS on your Garmin GPSMAP 376C in regions that are not supported by ground stations might not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite.
Setup TD field, the active waypoint information will reflect those changes. Since the GPSMAP 376C does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it can reference a different GRI chain and/or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory.
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TD coordinate anywhere in the world. You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position. For more information, read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.html. PPendIX...
Every chart has a map datum reference, and you can set the GPSMAP 376C to match most of those commonly used. If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map, chart, or other reference, set the map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum as the map to ensure the most accurate navigation.
Coast Guard when used in an emergency distress call. To obtain a MMSI number, users must register their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). Garmin does not supply this number. For more information regarding MMSI numbers, visit uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/mmsi.htm.
DSC support. Any DSC- equipped mariner (on sea or land) within range can receive the call. When the GPSMAP 376C is connected to a VHF with DSC support, the GPSMAP 376C shows a call list, log, and a directory. Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive NMEA data from each other.
Memory Full—unit memory is full, no further data can be saved. Memory (RAM) Failed Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem with your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. Memory (ROM) Failed Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem with your unit.
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Water Alarm. Sonar Failed Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem with the unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. Sunrise, Switching to Day Mode—the unit is switching to Day Mode. Sunset, Switching to Night Mode—the unit is switching to Night Mode Thunderstorm Warning—a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the...
The following list provides a brief description of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 376C. Accuracy—the current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Battery Timer—the time remaining on the battery before it is fully discharged.
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Elevation—the altitude (height) above or below mean sea level (MSL). GPS Status—the current status of the GPS receiver, such as “3D GPS.” Location (Lat/Lon)—your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates. Location (Selected)—your current location described in the selected units of measure (other than lat/lon).
United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not...
Connect to our Web site at www.garmin.com/registration/. Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the GPSMAP 376C) in case your GPSMAP 376C needs service. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
If you use XM Services it is your responsibility to exercise prudent discretion and observe all safety measures required by law and your own common sense. You assume the entire risk related to your use of the Services. XM and Garmin assume no responsibility for accidents resulting from or associated with use of the Services.
The user agrees to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The user’s sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product. GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual PPendIX AtellIte XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement XM Satellite Radio Inc.
46 delete showing/hiding 45 category 31 connecting the GXM 30 antenna 118 DSC Call 72 connecting the power cable 2, 117 track log 35 county warnings 97 waypoint 32 count down or up 88 GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual...
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119 create 20–23 serial data format 92 edit 21–23 serial number 1 leg transition 24 preference 87 GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual Setup Tab sonar 103, 104–107 Guidance sub tab 88 adjusting 105–107 Interface sub tab 91 alarms 77...
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