Garmin GPSMAP 942 Plus Manuals

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Garmin GPSMAP 942 Plus Owner's Manual (80 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Introduction
9
Device Overview
9
GPSMAP 7X2/7X2 Plus and GPSMAP 9X2/9X2 Plus Connector View
9
GPSMAP 12X2 Touch/A12/12X2 Plus Connector View
9
Using the Touchscreen
9
On-Screen Buttons
9
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen
9
Tips and Shortcuts (MFD Models)
10
Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter
10
Downloading the Manuals from the Web
10
Garmin Support Center
10
Inserting Memory Cards
10
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
10
Selecting the GPS Source
10
Customizing the Chartplotter
10
Home Screen
10
Adding an Item to Favorites
11
Customizing the Home Screen
11
Customizing Pages
11
Customizing the Layout of a Smartmode or Combination Page
11
Changing the Background Image
11
Recommended Background Image Dimensions
11
Customizing the Startup Screen
11
Recommended Startup Image Dimensions
11
Adding a Smartmode Layout
12
Creating a New Combination Page
12
Deleting a Combination Page
12
Customizing the Data Overlays
12
Resetting the Station Layouts
12
Presets
12
Saving a New Preset
12
Managing Presets
12
Setting the Vessel Type
13
Adjusting the Backlight
13
Adjusting the Color Mode
13
Turning on the Chartplotter Automatically
13
Enabling Screen Lock
13
Automatically Turning off the System
13
Activecaptain App
13
Activecaptain Roles
13
Getting Started with the Activecaptain App
13
Enabling Smart Notifications
14
Receiving Notifications
14
Managing Notifications
14
Making Notifications Private
14
Updating Software with the Activecaptain App
14
Updating Charts with Activecaptain
15
Communication with Wireless Devices
15
Wi-Fi Network
15
Setting up the Wi-Fi Wireless Network
15
Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter
15
Changing the Wireless Channel
15
Changing the Wi-Fi Host
15
Wireless Remote Control
15
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control with the Chartplotter
15
Turning on and off the Remote Backlight
15
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch
16
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix Device
16
Charts and 3D Chart Views
16
Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart
16
Zooming in and out Using the Touchscreen
16
Chart Symbols
16
Measuring a Distance on the Chart
17
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart
17
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart
17
Viewing Details about Navaids
17
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
17
Premium Charts
17
Fish Eye 3D Chart View
18
Viewing Tide Station Information
18
Animated Tide and Current Indicators
18
Showing Tides and Current Indicators
18
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart
18
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks
18
Automatic Identification System
18
AIS Targeting Symbols
18
Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets
19
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel
19
Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel
19
Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel
19
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
19
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm
19
AIS Aids to Navigation
19
AIS Distress Signals
20
Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission
20
AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols
20
Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts
20
Turning off AIS Reception
20
Chart Menu
20
Chart Layers
20
Chart Layer Settings
20
Depth Layer Settings
20
My Vessel Layer Settings
21
Laylines Settings
21
User Data Layer Settings
21
Other Vessels Layer Settings
21
Water Layer Settings
21
Depth Range Shading
21
Weather Layer Settings
22
Radar Overlay Settings
22
Chart Settings
22
Fish Eye 3D Settings
22
Supported Maps
22
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping
22
Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature
23
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map
23
Garmin Quickdraw Community
23
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Activecaptain
23
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using Activecaptain
23
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Activecaptain
23
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect
23
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect
23
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using Garmin Connect
23
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings
24
Navigation with a Chartplotter
24
Basic Navigation Questions
24
Destinations
25
Searching for a Destination by Name
25
Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart
25
Searching for a Marine Services Destination
25
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go to
25
Stopping Navigation
25
Waypoints
25
Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint
25
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location
25
Marking an SOS Location
25
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint
26
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB
26
Deleting All Waypoints
26
Routes
26
Creating and Navigating a Route from Your Present Location
26
Creating and Saving a Route
26
Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths
26
Editing a Saved Route
26
Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route
26
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route
27
Initiating a Search Pattern
27
Deleting a Saved Route
27
Deleting All Saved Routes
27
Auto Guidance
27
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path
27
Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path
27
Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path
27
Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress
28
Setting a Timed Arrival
28
Auto Guidance Path Configurations
28
Adjusting the Distance from Shore
28
Tracks
28
Showing Tracks
28
Setting the Color of the Active Track
28
Saving the Active Track
28
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks
29
Editing a Saved Track
29
Saving a Track as a Route
29
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track
29
Deleting a Saved Track
29
Deleting All Saved Tracks
29
Retracing the Active Track
29
Clearing the Active Track
29
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording
29
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log
29
Linking a Boundary to a Smartmode Layout
30
Setting a Boundary Alarm
30
Disabling All Boundary Alarms
30
Deleting a Boundary
30
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, and Boundaries
30
Sailing Features
30
Setting the Vessel Type
30
Sail Racing
30
Starting Line Guidance
30
Setting the Starting Line
30
Laylines Settings
31
Setting the Keel Offset
31
Sailboat Autopilot Operation
31
Wind Hold
31
Setting the Wind Hold Type
31
Engaging Wind Hold
31
Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold
31
Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot
32
Tack and Gybe
32
Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold
32
Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold
32
Setting a Tack and Gybe Delay
32
Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor
32
Heading Line and Angle Markers
32
Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers
32
Sonar Fishfinder
32
Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals
32
Split-Frequency Sonar View
33
Split-Zoom Sonar View
33
Garmin Clearvü Sonar View
33
Sidevü Sonar View
33
Sidevü Scanning Technology
33
Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen
33
Panoptix Sonar Views
33
Livevü down Sonar View
34
Livevü Forward Sonar View
34
Realvü 3D Forward Sonar View
34
Realvü 3D down Sonar View
34
Realvü 3D Historical Sonar View
34
Frontvü Sonar View
35
Panoptix Livescope™ Sonar View
35
Perspective View
35
Selecting the Transducer Type
35
Selecting a Sonar Source
35
Renaming a Sonar Source
35
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen
35
Pausing the Sonar Display
35
Viewing Sonar History
35
Sonar Sharing
35
Adjusting the Level of Detail
36
Adjusting the Color Intensity
36
Sonar Recordings
36
Recording the Sonar Display
36
Stopping the Sonar Recording
36
Deleting a Sonar Recording
36
Playing Sonar Recordings
36
Traditional, Garmin Clearvü, and Sidevü Sonar Setup
36
Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen
36
Setting the Scroll Speed
37
Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale
37
Sonar Noise Rejection Settings
37
Sonar Appearance Settings
37
Sonar Alarms
38
Advanced Sonar Settings
38
Traditional, Garmin Clearvü, and Sidevü Transducer Installation Settings
38
Sonar Frequencies
38
Selecting the Transducer Frequency
39
Creating a Frequency Preset
39
Turning on the A-Scope
39
Panoptix Sonar Setup
39
Zooming in a Panoptix Livevü or Livescope Sonar View
39
Adjusting the Realvü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level
39
Adjusting the Realvü Sweep Speed
39
Livevü Forward and Frontvü Sonar Menu
39
Setting the Livevü and Frontvü Transducer Transmit Angle
40
Setting the Frontvü Depth Alarm
40
Livevü and Frontvü Appearance Settings
40
Realvü Appearance Settings
40
Perspective Appearance Settings
40
Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings
40
Setting the Bow Offset
41
Calibrating the Compass
41
Radar
41
Radar Interpretation
41
Radar Overlay
42
Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment
42
Transmitting Radar Signals
42
Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals
42
Setting up the Timed Transmit Mode
42
Enabling and Adjusting a Radar no Transmit Zone
42
Adjusting the Radar Range
42
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range
42
Motionscope™ Doppler Radar Technology
42
Enabling a Guard Zone
43
Defining a Circular Guard Zone
43
Defining a Partial Guard Zone
43
Marpa
43
MARPA Targeting Symbols
43
Acquiring MARPA Targets Automatically
43
Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object
43
Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object
43
Viewing Information about a MARPA-Tagged Object
43
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
43
VRM and EBL
44
Showing and Adjusting the VRM and the EBL
44
Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object
44
Echo Trails
44
Turning on Echo Trails
44
Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails
44
Clearing the Echo Trails
44
Radar Settings
44
Radar Gain
44
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically
44
Minimizing Side-Lobe Interference on the Radar Screen
45
Radar Filter Settings
45
Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen
45
Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar Screen
45
Averaging Multiple Scans on the Radar Screen
45
Radar Options Menu
45
Radar Setup Menu
45
Reducing Cross Talk Clutter on the Radar Screen
45
Radar Appearance Settings
46
Radar Installation Settings
46
Front-Of-Boat Offset
46
Setting a Custom Park Position
46
Radar My Vessel Layer Settings
46
Selecting a Different Radar Source
46
Changing the Radar Mode
46
Autopilot
46
Opening the Autopilot Screen
46
Autopilot Screen
46
Adjusting the Step Steering Increment
47
Setting the Power Saver
47
Enabling Shadow Drive
47
Selecting the Preferred Heading Source
47
Autopilot Overlay Bar
47
Engaging the Autopilot
47
Adjusting the Heading with the Helm
47
Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step Steering Mode
47
Steering Patterns
47
Following the U-Turn Pattern
47
Following the Williamson Turn Pattern
48
Following an Orbit Pattern
48
Setting up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern
48
Setting up and Following a Search Pattern
48
Cancelling a Steering Pattern
48
Adjusting the Autopilot Response
48
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch
48
Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions
48
Controlling the Autopilot with a GRID 20 Remote Control
48
Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control
48
Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software
49
Yamaha Autopilot
49
Yamaha Autopilot Screen
49
Yamaha Autopilot Settings
49
Yamaha Autopilot Overlay Bar
49
Force Trolling Motor Control
49
Connecting to a Trolling Motor
49
Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens
50
Trolling Motor Control Bar
50
Trolling Motor Settings
50
Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control Shortcut Keys
50
Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass
50
Setting the Bow Offset
50
Digital Selective Calling
51
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality
51
Turning on DSC
51
DSC List
51
Viewing the DSC List
51
Adding a DSC Contact
51
Incoming Distress Calls
51
Navigating to a Vessel in Distress
51
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio
51
Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter
51
Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel
52
Editing Information in a Position Report
52
Deleting a Position-Report Call
52
Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart
52
Individual Routine Calls
52
Visibility Information
61
Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for Another Time Period
61
Viewing Buoy Reports
62
Viewing Local Weather Information Near a Buoy
62
Weather Overlay
62
Viewing Weather Subscription Information
62
Viewing Video
62
Selecting a Video Source
62
Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources
62
Networked Video Devices
62
Using Video Presets on Networked Video Cameras
62
Saving Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera
62
Video Settings
63
Associating the Camera to a Video Source
63
Video Camera Movement Control
63
Controlling Video Cameras Using On-Screen Controls
63
Controlling a Video Camera Using Gestures
63
Configuring the Video Appearance
63
Garmin VIRB Action Cameras
63
Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Camera
63
Connecting a VIRB Action Camera
64
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera with the Chartplotter
64
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera Video Playback
64
Deleting a VIRB Video
64
Starting a VIRB Video Slideshow
64
VIRB Action Camera Settings
64
VIRB Action Camera Video Setup Settings
64
Adding the VIRB Action Camera Controls to Other Screens
64
HDMI out Video Considerations
65
Pairing the GC™ 100 Camera with a Garmin Chartplotter
65
Device Configuration
65
System Settings
65
Sounds and Display Settings
65
GPS Settings
65
Station Settings
65
Viewing System Software Information
66
Viewing the Event Log
66
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
66
Preferences Settings
66
Units Settings
66
Navigation Settings
66
Auto Guidance Path Configurations
66
Adjusting the Distance from Shore
66
Communications Settings
67
NMEA 0183 Settings
67
Configuring NMEA 0183 Output Sentences
67
Setting the Communication Format for each NMEA 0183 Port
67
NMEA 2000 Settings
67
Naming Devices and Sensors on the Network
67
Marine Network
67
Setting Alarms
67
Navigation Alarms
67
Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm
68
System Alarms
68
Sonar Alarms
68
Setting Weather Alarms
68
Setting the Fuel Alarm
68
My Vessel Settings
68
Setting the Keel Offset
68
Setting the Water Temperature Offset
69
Calibrating a Water-Speed Device
69
Other Vessels Settings
69
Settings that Are Synced on the Garmin Marine Network
69
Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings
70
Sharing and Managing User Data
70
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from Homeport to a Chartplotter
70
Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes
70
Copying User Data from a Memory Card
70
Copying User Data to a Memory Card
70
Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card
70
Updating Built-In Maps with a Memory Card and Garmin Express
70
Backing up Data to a Computer
71
Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter
71
Saving System Information to a Memory Card
71
Appendix
71
Registering Your Device with Garmin Express
71
Software Update
71
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
71
Updating the Device Software
72
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the Chartplotter
72
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the GRID Device
72
Rotating the GRID Remote Input Device
72
Cleaning the Screen
72
Viewing Images on a Memory Card
72
Screenshots
72
Capturing Screenshots
72
Copying Screenshots to a Computer
72
Troubleshooting
72
My Device will Not Turn on or Keeps Turning off
73
My Device Is Not Creating Waypoints in the Correct
73
Location
73
Contacting Garmin Support
73
Specifications
73
GPSMAP 7X2/7X2 Plus Specifications
73
GPSMAP 9X2/9X2 Plus Specifications
73
GPSMAP 12X2 Touch/A12/12X2 Plus Specifications
73
Sonar Models Specifications
74
NMEA 2000 PGN Information
74
NMEA 0183 Information
74
J1939 Information
75
Index
76

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