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Garmin GPSMAP 953XSV Owner's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 953XSV Owner's Manual (222 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: Marine Equipment | Size: 15.48 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

15
- Device Overview
  15
- Tips and Shortcuts
  20
- Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter
  20
- Accessing the Manuals from the Web
  20
- Garmin Support Center
  20
- Memory Cards
  21
  - Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 7X3/9X3/12X3)
    21
- Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
  21
  - Selecting the GPS Source
    22
Customizing the Chartplotter

22
- Home Screen
  22
  - Pinning a Feature Button
    23
  - Rearranging the Category Items
    23
- Menu Bar
  24
  - Hiding and Showing the Menu Bar
    24
- Setting the Vessel Type
  24
- Adjusting the Backlight
  25
- Adjusting the Color Mode
  25
- Adjusting the Color Theme
  25
- Enabling Screen Lock
  25
- Turning on the Chartplotter Automatically
  25
- Automatically Turning off the System
  25
- Customizing Pages
  26
- Presets
  29
  - Managing Presets
    29
  - Saving a New Preset
    29
Controlling the Chartplotter

29
- Voice Control
  29
- GRID Remote Control
  35
Activecaptain App

35
Communication with Wireless Devices

39
Charts and 3D Chart Views

42
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping

60
Navigation with a Chartplotter

63
Sailing Features

78
- Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing Features
  78
- Sail Racing
  78
- Laylines Settings
  80
- Polar Tables
  80
  - Importing a Polar Table Manually
    81
  - Showing Polar Data in Data Fields
    81
- Setting the Keel Offset
  82
- Sailboat Autopilot Operation
  83
  - Wind Hold
    83
    
    Changing the Wind Hold Type
    83
    
    Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle
    84
    
    Engaging Wind Hold
    84
    
    Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold
    84
  - Tack and Gybe
    84
    
    Setting a Tack Delay
    84
    
    Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold
    84
    
    Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold
    84
    
    Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor
    85
- Heading Line and Angle Markers
  85
  - Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers
    85
- Viewing Sailing Vessel Data
  85
Sonar Fishfinder

86
- Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals
  86
- Traditional Sonar View
  86
  - Split-Frequency Sonar View
    86
  - Split-Zoom Sonar View
    87
- Garmin Clearvü Sonar View
  87
- Garmin Sidevü Sonar View
  88
- Sidevü Scanning Technology
  89
- Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen
  89
- Panoptix Sonar Views
  89
- Livescope Sonar View
  95
- Perspective View
  96
- Selecting the Transducer Type
  96
- Selecting a Sonar Source
  96
  - Renaming a Sonar Source
    97
- Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen
  97
- Pausing the Sonar Display
  97
- Viewing Sonar History
  97
- Sonar Sharing
  97
- Zooming in a Panoptix Livevü or Livescope Sonar View
  98
- Adjusting the Level of Detail
  98
- Adjusting the Color Intensity
  99
- Sonar Setup
  99
  - Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen
    100
  - Setting the Scroll Speed
    100
  - Adjusting the Range
    100
  - Sonar Noise Rejection Settings
    101
  - Sonar Appearance Settings
    101
  - Sonar Alarms
    102
  - Advanced Sonar Settings
    103
  - Transducer Installation Settings
    103
  - Sonar Frequencies
    104
    
    Creating a Frequency Preset
    104
    
    Selecting the Transducer Frequency
    104
  - Turning on the A-Scope
    105
- Panoptix Sonar Setup
  105
Radar

112
- Radar Interpretation
  112
  - Radar Overlay
    112
  - Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment
    113
- Transmitting Radar Signals
  113
- Adjusting the Radar Range
  114
  - Tips for Selecting a Radar Range
    114
- Motionscope Doppler Radar Technology
  114
- Enabling a Guard Zone
  115
  - Defining a Circular Guard Zone
    115
  - Defining a Partial Guard Zone
    115
- Marpa
  116
  - MARPA Targeting Symbols
    116
  - Acquiring MARPA Targets Automatically
    116
- Removing MARPA Targets Automatically
  116
- Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object
  117
- Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object
  117
- Viewing Information about a MARPA-Tagged Object
  117
- Viewing a List of AIS Threats
  117
- Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen
  117
- VRM and EBL
  117
  - Showing and Adjusting the VRM and the EBL
    117
  - Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object
    118
- Echo Trails
  118
  - Turning on Echo Trails
    118
  - Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails
    118
  - Clearing the Echo Trails
    118
- Radar Settings
  118
Autopilot

123
Force® Trolling Motor Control

131
Digital Selective Calling

134
- Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality
  134
- Turning on DSC
  134
- DSC List
  134
  - Viewing the DSC List
    135
  - Adding a DSC Contact
    135
- Incoming Distress Calls
  135
- Position Tracking
  136
- Individual Routine Calls
  137
Gauges and Graphs

138
- Viewing the Gauges
  138
- Yamaha Engine Gauges
  141
  - Engine Condition Icons
    142
  - Engine Alert Icons
    142
  - Setting up the Gauges
    143
    
    Changing the Data Shown
    143
    
    Configuring the Number of Engines
    143
    
    Configuring the Tank Level Sensors
    143
    
    Yamaha Engine Data Settings
    143
- Mercury Engine Gauges
  144
- Setting the Fuel Alarm
  145
  - Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel
    145
- Viewing the Wind Gauges
  145
- Viewing Trip Gauges
  146
  - Resetting Trip Gauges
    146
- Viewing Graphs
  146
  - Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales
    147
  - Disabling Graph Filtering
    147
Inreach® Messages

147
- Connecting an Inreach Device to the Chartplotter
  147
- Receiving Messages
  148
- Replying to a Message
  148
- Sending a Preset or Check-In Message
  148
- Starting a New Conversation
  148
- Sending a Quick Message
  149
- Sending a Custom Message
  149
- Inreach SOS Calls
  149
Digital Switching

150
- Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page
  150
- Garmin Boat Switch
  150
  - Configuring the Garmin Boat Switch Device
    150
    
    Configuring a Switch as Momentary
    151
    
    Labeling a Switch
    151
    
    Naming a Switch
    151
    
    Showing and Hiding Switches
    151
    
    Configuring the Navigation Light Option
    152
  - Using the Bilge Pump Switches
    152
  - Using Dimmable Lights
    152
Controlling Third-Party Equipment Installed on Your Boat

153
- Power-Pole Anchor System
  153
  - Enabling the Power-Pole Anchor or CHARGE™ Overlay
    153
  - Setting up the Power-Pole Anchor
    153
  - Power-Pole Overlay
    154
  - Power-Pole Advanced Boat Control
    155
  - CHARGE Overlay
    155
- Enabling the Mercury Helm
  156
- Mercury Troll Control Features
  156
  - Adding the Mercury Troll Control Overlay
    157
  - Mercury Troll Overlay
    157
- Mercury Cruise Control
  157
  - Enabling the Mercury Cruise Control Overlay
    157
  - Mercury Cruise Control Overlay
    158
- Mercury Engine Details
  158
- Mercury Active Trim Control
  159
  - Adding the Mercury Active Trim Overlay
    159
  - Mercury Active Trim Overlay
    160
- Dometic® Optimus® Features
  160
  - Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar
    160
  - Optimus Overlay Bar Overview
    161
  - Optimus Overlay Symbols
    161
  - Optimus Limp Home Mode
    161
Tide, Current, and Celestial Information

162
Messages and Warnings

164
Media Player

165
- Opening the Media Player
  165
  - Media Player Icons
    165
- Selecting the Media Device and Source
  166
- Adjusting the Volume and Audio Levels
  166
  - Adjusting the Volume
    166
  - Adjusting the Audio Level
    166
- Muting the Media Volume
  166
- Automatic Volume Adjustment Based on Speed
  166
  - Enabling Automatic Volume Adjustment Based on Speed
    166
- Stereo Zones and Groups
  167
  - Selecting the Home Zone
    167
  - Adjusting the Zone Volume
    167
  - Disabling a Speaker Zone
    167
  - Creating a Group
    168
    
    Editing a Group
    168
    
    Group Synchronization
    168
- Playing Music
  169
  - Browsing for Music
    169
    
    Enabling Alphabetical Search
    169
  - Setting a Song to Repeat
    169
  - Setting All Songs to Repeat
    169
  - Setting Songs to Shuffle
    169
- Radio
  169
  - Setting the Tuner Region
    169
  - Changing the Radio Station
    170
  - Changing the Tuning Mode
    170
  - Presets
    170
    
    Removing a Preset
    170
    
    Saving a Station as a Preset
    170
    
    Selecting a Preset
    170
- DAB Playback
  170
  - Setting the DAB Tuner Region
    170
  - Scanning for DAB Stations
    171
  - Changing DAB Stations
    171
    
    Selecting a DAB Station from a Category
    171
    
    Selecting a DAB Station from a List
    171
  - DAB Presets
    171
    
    Removing DAB Presets
    171
    
    Saving a DAB Station as a Preset
    171
    
    Selecting a DAB Preset from a List
    171
- Siriusxm Satellite Radio
  171
Configuring a Stereo from the Chartplotter

173
Siriusxm Weather

174
Viewing Video

179
- Selecting a Video Source
  179
  - Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources
    179
- Networked Video Devices
  180
- Configuring the Video Appearance
  182
- Camera Tracking
  183
  - Setting the Camera Angle and Height
    183
  - Using Compass Lock
    183
  - Using Vessel Lock
    184
- Garmin VIRB Action Cameras
  184
- HDMI out Video Considerations
  187
- Garmin Chartplotter
  188
Surround View Camera System

188
- Changing a Camera
  189
- Viewing a Camera Feed Full Screen
  189
- Changing the Surround View Camera System Layout
  189
- Showing and Hiding the Visual Bumper
  189
  - Adjusting the Visual Bumper
    189
- Showing the Distance Marker
  189
- Surround View Camera Movement Control
  189
- Renaming a Camera
  189
- Setting the Camera to Mirrored Stern View
  190
Device Configuration

190
- System Settings
  190
  - Sounds and Display Settings
    190
    
    Audio Settings
    190
  - Satellite Positioning (GPS) Settings
    191
  - Station Settings
    191
  - Viewing System Software Information
    191
    
    Clearing All of the Events from the Event Log
    191
    
    Saving Events to a Memory Card
    191
    
    Sorting and Filtering Events
    191
    
    Viewing the Event Log
    191
  - Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
    192
- Preferences Settings
  192
  - Units Settings
    192
  - Navigation Settings
    192
    
    Auto Guidance Path Configurations
    193
    
    Adjusting the Distance from Shore
    194
- Communications Settings
  195
- Setting Alarms
  196
  - Navigation Alarms
    196
    
    Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm
    197
  - System Alarms
    197
  - Sonar Alarms
    197
  - Setting Weather Alarms
    198
  - Setting the Fuel Alarm
    198
- My Vessel Settings
  198
  - Setting the Keel Offset
    199
  - Setting the Water Temperature Offset
    200
  - Fuel Settings
    200
  - Calibrating a Water-Speed Device
    200
- Other Vessels Settings
  201
- Settings that Are Synced on the Garmin Marine Network
  201
- Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings
  202
Sharing and Managing User Data

202
Appendix

205
- Activecaptain and Garmin Express
  205
- Garmin Express App
  205
- Cleaning the Screen
  208
- Viewing Images on a Memory Card
  209
- Screenshots
  209
  - Capturing Screenshots
    209
  - Copying Screenshots to a
    209
  - Computer
    209
- Troubleshooting
  209
- Contacting Garmin Support
  210
- Specifications
  211
  - GPSMAP 7X3 Specifications
    211
  - GPSMAP 9X3 Specifications
    212
  - GPSMAP 12X3 Specifications
    213
  - Sonar Models Specifications
    214
  - NMEA 2000 PGN Information
    215
  - NMEA 0183 Information
    218
  - J1939 Information
    220

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