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Garmin RINO 530HCx Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Rino 520-530HCx ® 2-way radio and GPS...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Contact Garmin

    Power key. Rino 520HCx and 530HCx Owner’s Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your Rino ® ® unit. Contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM...
  • Page 4 Switch OFF your radio before boarding an aircraft or check the airline rules. Blasting Areas—To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your radio OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive Atmospheres—Turn your radio OFF and do not remove your battery when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ...i Contact Garmin ... Product Registration ... Getting Started ...1 Main Display Pages ... Operating the Rino ... Status Bar Overview ... Using Detailed Mapping Data ... Transferring Data to a microSD Card ... Basic Operation ...9...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Appendix ...57 Specifications ... Standard Accessories ... Optional Accessories ... Transferring MapSource Data ... Caring for the Rino ... Interface Information ... FCC Compliance Information ... FCC Licensing Information ... Index ...66 Rino 520HCx and 530HCx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Canadian government, so they are disabled on Rino 520HCx and Rino 530HCx units sold in Canada. The Rino has three user-selectable GMRS power levels: 0.5 W, 2.0 W, and 5.0 W (US versions only). Keep in mind that FRS channels only transmit at 0.5 W.
  • Page 8 From the Map page, press to open Zoom control window From any other page, press to open the Map page and press again to open Zoom control Press and hold to turn the electronic compass on/off (Rino 530HCx only) Microphone Speaker Rino 520HCx and 530HCx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Back of the Rino 2-way FRS/GMRS antenna Mini USB port with weather cap Headset connector with weather cap Battery charger contacts Lower - Wrist strap attachment point Rino 520HCx and 530HCx Owner’s Manual GPS antenna Upper - wrist strap attachment point Belt clip/bike/auto mount connector (Use a hex wrench to tighten the Belt Clip Button when installing on the connector.)

  • Page 10: Main Display Pages

    All of the information needed to operate the Rino is found on five default main pages (only four for the Rino 520HCx). Press and release the Page/Quit key to cycle through the Radio page, Map page, Active Route page*, Compass page, Altimeter page (Rino 530HCx only), and Main Menu page. Access the Main pages by pressing the on-screen Main page button .

  • Page 11: Operating The Rino

    Operating the Rino For best results, calibrate the compass and altimeter contained in the Rino 530HCx before use. Refer to the “Calibrating the Compass” and “Calibrating the Altimeter” sections. To use the Rocker: • Press in to enter selected options and to confirm messages.

  • Page 12: Status Bar Overview

    Keylock On Alarm Clock On GPS On, 3D Position Fix Speaker Muted Weather Alert On (Rino 530HCx only) Current Radio Channel Adjust the backlight level by pressing the POWeR key and releasing, then tapping the POWeR key or press the Rocker up/down to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment.

  • Page 13: Using Detailed Mapping Data

    Rino. Inserting the microSD card in a standard SD card adapter and card reader allows for faster transfer. To purchase high capacity microSD cards and pre- loaded map data sets from Garmin. Visit the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/cartography/ MapSource products.

  • Page 14: Transferring Data To A Microsd Card

    Transferring Data to a microSD Card To install or remove the microSD card: 1. Remove the battery pack from the back of the unit by turning the locking D-Ring and lifting up. 2. Locate the card tray at the center of the battery compartment.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    To take advantage of all of the Rino features, communication with other Rinos is necessary. The Radio page also provides access to the Weather Radio (available in Rino 530HCx only), which provides a constant update of current weather conditions by receiving NOAA weather broadcasts for your area. The...

  • Page 16: Using Name And Symbol Fields

    US units only and are disabled by default). To communicate with other Rino and FRS/GMRS users, stay on the same channel and code. Garmin Rino units work with third party FRS/GMRS radios, if the other radios are using standard FRS/GMRS frequencies. See the Appendix for a chart of Rino frequencies.
  • Page 17 Select from FRS –, GMRS – & 5–22, and 5R–22R GMRS repeater channels (with repeater channels enabled). NOte: Codes do not cause your conversation to be private. They only allow you to filter out other users on the same channel, so you only hear the radio(s) you want to hear.

  • Page 18: Scanning And Monitoring

    To change the Channel or Code: 1. Using the Rocker, select the Channel or Code field, and then press Enter to show a list of available channels/codes. 2. Move the Rocker up or down to scroll through the selections. Because not all the items fit in the window, a slider bar on the right side indicates your current position in the list.

  • Page 19: Radio Page Option Menu

    temporarily turns off the squelch, allowing you to hear the open channel. If you see an “Activity...” message, there is activity on the selected channel, but the incoming signal is not audible if it does not match the code. Choose “monitor”...

  • Page 20: Setup Radio

    Setup Radio Setup Radio Page The Setup Radio option opens the Radio Setup page. • Send Location—enables/disables the peer-to-peer positioning feature. • Allow Polling—enables/disables your ability to respond to a polling request from another Rino. • GMRS Power—sets the power level used to transmit GMRS channels (1-7, 15-22 and repeater channels 15R-22R, if applicable) 1/2 watt is used for FRS channels 7-15.

  • Page 21: Setup Tones

    NOte: If the headset has a PTT (Push to Talk) button, it must be pressed for the unit to detect the headset. • VOX Level—controls the sensitivity level of any Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) accessory. VOX accessories allow you to use the unit hands- free.

  • Page 22: Use Weather Radio

    Use Weather Radio Available for the Rino 530HCx only, the Weather Radio provides a constant update of the weather conditions. The Weather Alert feature further enhances the Weather Radio by automatically detecting any weather alert tones if you are not actively transmitting or receiving with the radio.

  • Page 23: Turn Radio/Gps On/Off

    Selecting the “Seek” button increments the radio to the next active weather channel. Selecting the “Monitor” button monitors the selected channel for activity. Use Weather Alert When the radio is on, Enable Weather Alert is at the bottom of the option menu. Press enter when Enable Weather Alert is selected to turn it on.

  • Page 24: Radio Page Status Indicators

    Radio Page Status Indicators The Radio page status bar shows icons and the status window shows both messages and icons to describe current operating conditions, depending on what you are doing. See below for an explanation of messages and icons. Message A signal is being received, but doesn’t The 2-way radio is turned Off...

  • Page 25: Using The Rino Radio Features

    Using the Rino Radio Features Your Rino provides many features, such as transmitting your location and receiving contact information. Peer-to-Peer Positioning The Rino’s most unique feature is being able to send its location to another Rino, which is called Peer-to-Peer positioning.

  • Page 26: Sending A Location

    are also shown in the contact bar on the Map page. Contacts behave like waypoints and count towards the 500 maximum waypoint total. If the contact did not have a GPS location on the last transmission, the last known position appears overlaid by a question mark in the location field.

  • Page 27: Map Page

    The Map page can show a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.), if optional Garmin MapSource data is used. When using MapSource data, the word “mapsource” appears below the map scale whenever you zoom in to view map details.
  • Page 28 Use the Pan Map feature (accessed from the Map page option menu), to move a small outline arrow (Map Pointer) about the page to select and identify map items or to scroll the map and view areas not shown. Status bar Accuracy circle Map scale Position Icon...

  • Page 29: Using The Pan Map Option

    Map Page Options Map page options allow a variety of operating and custom features for your Rino. The Map page options are: Pan Map—moves the Panning Arrow (Map • Pointer) about on the map. Refer to the “Using the Pan Map Option” section for complete instructions. •...

  • Page 30: Programming The Data Fields

    & Fish information for that location. On-screen buttons at the bottom of the page allow you to Go To the map item, show it on the map or to select OK and return to the Map page. Press the Page/Quit key to stop panning the map. To Find an item near the map pointer: 1.

  • Page 31: Setting Up The Map

    Setting up the Map The Setup Map option shows the six Map Setup pages, each accessed by an on-screen button. Sub-page buttons Setup items To use Map Setup options: 1. Select Setup Map from the options menu and then press Enter to open the Map Setup page. 2.

  • Page 32: Measuring Distance

    Tracks Setup • Saved tracks and track Log—(Scale options) Off, Auto, or 20 ft–500 miles, sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen. Some types of data appear only at certain zoom scales. • track Points—select the number of track points per track.

  • Page 33: Compass Page

    (bearing) relative to the course. Data fields at the top of the page provide navigation information. The Compass Ring functions as a magnetic compass when you are stationary (Rino 530HCx feature only). Selectable data fields Compass ring Rino 520HCx and 530HCx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 34 2. Select Stop Navigation. Compass Page Options • Sight ‘N Go—use the Sight ‘N Go feature to locate a landmark visually and then lock in a magnetic heading to it. (Rino 530HCx feature only.) • Stop Navigation/Resume Navigation—cancels/ resumes navigation. • Recalculate—recalculates the active route.

  • Page 35: Using Sight 'N Go

    The compass ring with pointer is in-line with the two sighting marks on the case. 3. Hold the Rino 530HCx at eye level and line up the two sighting marks on the case with a distant object. Press Enter to lock direction. The Sighting page opens.

  • Page 36: Altimeter Page

    To turn the compass on and off: Press and hold the Z (Zoom) key. Altimeter Page Available for the Rino 530HCx only, use the Altimeter page to view the current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile of pressure changes over time.
  • Page 37 The Plot or Profile Field is located in the center of the page, configure it to show either elevation or ambient pressure or barometer plots as selected from the Altimeter page option menu. Data fields Status window Altimeter Page Options •...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Zoom Ranges

    Viewing Pressure/Elevation Plots Select the View Elevation Plot option, to plot a profile of elevation changes that occur as you navigate over a set distance or period of time. Use View Pressure Plot to view a record of changes in the ambient or the barometric pressure for a set period of time.

  • Page 39: Calibrating The Altimeter

    Rino 520HCx and 530HCx Owner’s Manual Calibrating the Altimeter Because the Rino 530HCx relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate, calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy.

  • Page 40: Main Menu

    Press the Page/Quit key to cycle to the Main Menu or use the Main Page button at the top of each main page. Satellite Page The Satellite page provides a picture of satellite signal tracking, tells you when the unit is ready for navigation, and shows your location coordinates.

  • Page 41: Trip Computer Page

    • track Up/North Up—orient the satellite skyview by selecting ‘Track Up’ (direction of travel) or ‘North Up’ (satellite skyview oriented to the north). • Display Color Options—you have two color options for showing the satellite array and signal strength bars, Single or Multicolor. • New Location—if you are more than 600 miles (from where you last used the unit), select the New Location and then the Use Map options to...

  • Page 42: Creating Waypoints

    Mark Waypoint Page Use the Mark Waypoint page to mark and record your current location as a waypoint. It shows the waypoint, a waypoint symbol, date and time, location coordinates, approximate elevation, and direction and distance from your current location. The Rino can store 500 waypoints. Symbol Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location and open the...

  • Page 43: Projecting A Waypoint

    Averaging a Waypoint Averaging a waypoint location increases the accuracy of a waypoint at your current location by taking multiple position readings and averaging the results. To average a waypoint: Select Average Location from the options list or the Avg button on the Mark Waypoint page when marking a new waypoint only.

  • Page 44: Find

    Find Use the Find Menu to search for marked locations, cities, and exits included in the Rino basemap. Additional categories appear depending on the optional MapSource compatible detailed maps or BlueChart data loaded in the unit. When you open a Find category, it contains those items near your current location or the pointer (if active).

  • Page 45: Recent Finds

    Recent Finds The Recent Finds page contains a list of the last 50 items you have viewed while searching. To go to a recently found item: 1. From the Find Menu select Recent Finds. 2. Select the item you want to open the item’s information page.

  • Page 46: Finding A Waypoint

    View the list of geocache locations created using your Rino or downloaded from your computer. For more information about geocaching, go to my.garmin.com, login and click “Go Geocaching”. To find a geocache: 1. From the Main Menu, select Find. 2. Select Geocache to open the Geocache page.

  • Page 47: Finding A City

    Finding a City Select Cities on the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping database. To find a city: 1. From the Find Menu, select Cities. The Cities page shows a list of cities near your current location. 2.

  • Page 48: Intersections

    Enter to open the information page for the item. POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest Create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility, downloadable from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Follow the Help instructions to use POI Loader.

  • Page 49: Tracks Page

    3. If you select Follow Road, a “Calculating Route” message appears with percentage timer to completion. Off Road immediately projects a line to your destination. 4. The Map page is shown where you can observe your movements and a navigation line indicating the path from your current location to your destination.

  • Page 50: Setting Up The Track Log

    2. Select the Save on-screen button and then press Enter to view the track log “Do you want to save the entire track?” prompt. 3. If you choose Yes the entire track is saved. 4. If you choose No, the track is shown on the map along with a panning arrow.

  • Page 51: Using The Tracback Feature

    3. To read or transfer the .gpx files, connect to your PC and enable the USB Mass Storage feature as explained on page 54. Use Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. To delete these track logs from the microSD card, select individual logs, and then press Enter. Use the Delete All button to clear the entire list.

  • Page 52: Using Track Profiles

    Using Track Profiles Once you have saved a track, you have an elevation* profile as well. (Rino 530HCx Only) To view a Track Profile: 1. With the Saved Track page for the track shown, use the option menu to select Profile.

  • Page 53: Navigating A Route

    Route Page Route on the Map Navigating a Route After you create a route, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list. Routes use existing roadways to calculate a route to your destination. Turns on roadways are added to the Active Route page and are preceded by a guidance message with a graphic of the turn.

  • Page 54: Editing A Route

    To preview the turns for an active route: 1. On the Routes page, select a saved route to open the page for that route. Turn Preview Page 2. Select Navigate to begin navigation and show the route on the Map page. 3.

  • Page 55: Highway Page

    To review individual route points: 1. Select a saved route. 2. Select a point on the route to open an options menu. 3. Select Review to open the information page for that point and select Delete, Map, or Go To. To delete a route: 1.

  • Page 56: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu To access Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS—choose one of the GPS options other than Normal to significantly save battery power. •...

  • Page 57: Geocache Setup

    Rino 520HCx and 530HCx Owner’s Manual To setup Routing: From the Setup Menu, select Routing. Geocache Setup See the Garmin web site for information on geocache locations: my.garmin.com, and click Geocaching. To setup the Geocache feature: 1. Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache.

  • Page 58: Units Setup

    Time Setup To access the Time Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Time. • time Format—choose from 12-hour or 24-hour time format. • time Zone—set to one of the eight US Time Zones, or 24 International Time Zones. Select Other so you can enter the UTC Time Offset. •...

  • Page 59: Altimeter Setup

    Mils. • North Reference—choose from True, Magnetic, Grid or User options. The following features apply to the Rino 530HCx only: • Switch to compass heading when below—enter the selected speed for the Rino 530HCx to switch from using GPS to using the compass for guidance.

  • Page 60: Interface Setup Page

    To access the Interface Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Interface. The available interface formats are: • Garmin—the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, track, and map data with a PC. • NMeA In/NMeA Out—supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data.

  • Page 61: Calculator

    Proximity Waypoints Use this feature to establish waypoints that have alarms. To use Proximity Waypoints: 1. From the Main Menu, select Proximity. 2. Select the Name field to view the Find Menu. 3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points.

  • Page 62: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch To access the Stopwatch: From the Main Menu, select Stopwatch. Sun and Moon To access the Sun and Moon Page: From the Main Menu, select Sun and Moon to view the Sunrise/Sunset and Moon phases. Hunt & Fish To show hunting and fishing predictions for a specified date and location: 1.

  • Page 63: Appendix

    ppendIx Specifications Physical Case: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 standards (waterproof to a depth of one meter for 30 minutes) Size: 5.1” H x 2.3” W x 1.8” D; 7.5” H with antenna (13.0 x 5.8 x 4.6 cm; 19 cm with antenna) Weight: Approx.
  • Page 64 Subject to proper user calibration. Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD-imposed Selective Availability program. With optional Garmin Differential Beacon Receiver Input (such as Garmin GBR 23). 5, 5, 90 Duty Cycle - 5% receive with audio unmuted, 5% transmit and 90% standby (receive with audio muted) Rino 520HCx and 530HCx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Standard Accessories

    NMEA interface data. Automotive Mount—Allows you to mount your Rino on most smooth surfaces and automotive windshields. Bicycle Mount—Allows you to mount your Rino on a handlebar. To obtain accessories, see your local dealer or visit the Garmin web site at: www.garmin.com.

  • Page 66: Transferring Mapsource Data

    Transferring MapSource Data If you have purchased a Garmin MapSource Data program, transfer detailed map data before beginning use. The Rino accepts map data from most MapSource products. For a list of compatible MapSource maps access the Garmin Web site at: www.garmin.com.
  • Page 67 FRS/GMRS Radio Frequency Chart Channel Number transmit Frequency (MHz) 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 467.5500 467.5750 467.6000 467.6250 467.6500 467.6750 467.7000 467.7250 Rino 520HCx and 530HCx Owner’s Manual Receive Frequency (MHz) Channel Description 462.5625...

  • Page 68: Weather Radio Frequency Chart

    Weather Radio Frequency Chart Channel Number Receive Frequency (MHz) WX 1 162.550 WX 2 162.400 WX 3 162.475 WX 4 162.425 WX 5 162.450 WX 6 162.500 162.525 WX 7 NOte: For use in countries outside of the U.S. or Canada, please check with that government for any restrictions on FRS or GMRS use.

  • Page 69: Caring For The Rino

    Caring for the Rino Cleaning the Case Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. Cleaning the Screen Clean the Rino screen using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

  • Page 70: Interface Information

    RS232 compatible by using the optional mini USB to RS232 PC Interface Cable accessory available from Garmin, in order to interface to a wide range of external devices, including computers, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots, or a second GPS receiver.

  • Page 71: Fcc Licensing Information

    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 or at: http://wireless.

  • Page 72: Index

    course pointer ndex CTCSS current location accessories data card info acquisition time data transfer addresses defaults alarm clock descent altimeter page ascent auto zoom electronic compass barometric pressure 31, 32 Family Radio Service battery life finding bearing pointer a city a geocache an address calibrating the altimeter...
  • Page 73 status bar overview stop navigation radio storage radio page symbol status window weather radio 16, 17 restore defaults tones ring tone call rocker 2, 5 ring roger tone roger routes setup creating topo map deleting TracBack navigating track turn previews points track up satellite page...
  • Page 74 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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