GPSMAP OWNER'S MANUAL ® 7x2, 9x2, 12x2 Touch, A12, 7x2 Plus, 9x2 Plus, 12x2 Plus, 7x3, 9x3, 12x3
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 GPSMAP 7x2/7x2 Plus and GPSMAP 9x2/9x2 Plus Connector View ...................................................................... 1 GPSMAP 12x2 Touch/A12/12x2 Plus Connector View ......... 1 GPSMAP 7x3 and GPSMAP 9x3 Connector View ................ 1 GPSMAP 12x3 Connector View .........................................
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect .. 16 Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using Garmin Connect .............................................................. 16 Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings ...................................... 16 Navigation with a Chartplotter.................................... 17 Basic Navigation Questions ...................................................... 17 Destinations ............................
Sonar Alarms ....................................................................... 30 Advanced Sonar Settings .................................................... 31 Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Transducer Installation Settings .............................................................. 31 Sonar Frequencies ............................................................... 31 Selecting the Transducer Frequency .............................. 31 Creating a Frequency Preset .......................
Viewing a Position Report .................................................... 45 Navigating to a Tracked Vessel ........................................... 45 Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel .... 45 Editing Information in a Position Report .............................. 45 Deleting a Position-Report Call ............................................ 45 Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart ...................................... 45 Individual Routine Calls ...............................
Surface Winds ...................................................................... 54 Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave Direction ................ 55 Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Information for Another Time Period .......................................................................... 55 Viewing Sea Temperature Information ..................................... 55 Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data ................. 55 Changing the Sea Surface Temperature Color Range ........
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed. Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.
CVBS IN Composite video in USB Micro-USB for compatible Garmin card reader1 Ground screw ETHERNET Garmin Marine Network NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network J1939 Engine or J1939 network 2 microSD memory card slots, 32 GB max. Using the Touchscreen • • • • Tap the screen to select an item. Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll. Pinch two fingers together to zoom out. Spread two fingers apart to zoom in. • Press to open additional options, such as locking the touchscreen.
Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 7x2/9x2/12x2 Touch/A12/7x2 Plus/9x2 Plus/12x2 Plus) You can use optional memory cards with the chartplotter. Map cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other points of interest.
each display, making each page different on each display. When you change the layout of a page in one display, the changes appear on only that display. When you change the name and symbol of the layout, those changes appear on all displays in the station, to maintain a consistent appearance. Adding an Item to Favorites You can add items such as a chart, combo screen, or gauge to the Favorites category.
Creating a New Combination Page Resetting the Station Layouts You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs. 1 Select Combos > Menu > Add Combo. 2 Select a window. 3 Select a function for the window. 4 Repeat these steps for each window of the page. 5 Drag the arrows to resize the windows. 6 Hold a window to rearrange it. 7 Hold a data field to select new data. 8 Select Layout, and select a layout. You can restore the layouts in this station to the factory default settings.
Select Settings > System > Auto Power Up. NOTE: When Auto Power Up is On, and the chartplotter is turned off using , and power is removed and reapplied within less than two minutes, you may need to press to restart the chartplotter. Enabling Screen Lock For anti-theft protection and to prevent unauthorized use of your device, you can enable the Screen Lock feature which requires a PIN (Personal Identification Number).
7 If necessary, adjust which notifications you receive in your • To turn off pop-up notifications and disable access to the messages list on this chartplotter, select Visibility. mobile device settings. Receiving Notifications WARNING Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel. Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.
Connecting wireless devices allows you to use Garmin apps, such as ActiveCaptain. Wi‑Fi Network Setting Up the Wi‑Fi Wireless Network The chartplotters can create a Wi‑Fi network to which you can connect wireless devices. The first time you access the wireless network settings, you are prompted to set up the network. 1 Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi Network > WiFi > On > OK. 2 If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network. 3 Enter a password.
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix™ Device You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to the chartplotter to view charplotter data on the Garmin Nautix device. NOTE: You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to multiple compatible devices for better coverage on larger vessels. 1 Bring the a Garmin Nautix device within range (3 m) of the chartplotter. The device automatically looks for all compatible devices within range. 2 If necessary, from the wearable device menu, select Device Connections > Pair New Device.
3 Select Information. Viewing Details about Navaids From the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Perspective 3D chart view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view, you can view details about various types of navigation aids, including beacons, lights, and obstructions. NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some areas. NOTE: 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in some areas. 1 From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid. 2 Select the name of the navaid.
station indicator, the height of the tide at the station appears above the station indicator. Current direction indicators appear as arrows on the chart. The direction of each arrow indicates the direction of the current at a specific location on the chart. The color of the current arrow indicates the range of speed for the current at that location. When you move the cursor over the current direction indicator, the specific current speed at the location appears above the direction indicator.
When course over ground, heading, and rate of turn information are provided by an activated AIS target, the projected course of the target is calculated based on the course over ground and the rate of turn information. The direction in which the target is turning, which is also based on the rate of turn information, is indicated by the direction of the barb at the end of the heading line. The length of the barb does not change. sent from another location.
2 Select an option: • To receive or ignore Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPRIB) test signals, select AIS-EPIRB Test. • To receive or ignore Man Overboard (MOB) test signals, select AIS-MOB Test. • To receive or ignore Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) test signals, select AIS-SART Test. Turning Off AIS Reception AIS signal reception is turned on by default. Select Settings > Other Vessels > AIS > Off. All AIS functionality on all charts and 3D chart views is disabled.
From the navigation chart, select Menu > Layers > My Vessel > Laylines > Setup. Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel appear on the chart, and sets the length of the laylines. Sailing Ang.: Allows you to select how the device calculates laylines. The Actual option calculates the laylines using the measured wind angle from the wind sensor. The Manual option calculates the laylines using manually entered windward and leeward angles. Windward Ang.
Restore Defaults: Resets the weather settings to factory default values. Edit Overlays: Adjusts the data shown on the screen (Customizing the Data Overlays, page 5). Radar Overlay Settings From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select Menu > Layers > Radar > . From a radar screen, select Menu. Radar To Standby: Stops radar transmission. Gain: Adjusts the gain (Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically, page 37).
If your device does not have Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the Garmin Connect™ website to access the Garmin Quickdraw Community (Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect, page 16). Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain 1 From your mobile device, open the ActiveCaptain app and connect to the GPSMAP device (Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 6). 2 From the app, select Quickdraw Community.
changes in the water level of a body of water, or for depth errors in recorded maps. Comm. Display Offset: Sets differences in contour depths and depth labels on the community contours maps to compensate for changes in the water level of a body of water, or for depth errors in recorded maps. Survey Coloring: Sets the color of the Garmin Quickdraw Contours display. When this setting is turned on, the colors indicate the quality of the recording.
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To WARNING When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects. You can set and follow a direct course from your current location to a selected destination. 1 Select a destination (Destinations, page 17). 2 Select Navigate To > Go To. A magenta line appears.
3 Select Navigate To. 4 Select an option: 2 If necessary, select Filter to see routes only or Auto • To navigate directly to the location, select Go To. • To create a route to the location, including turns, select Route To. • To use Auto Guidance, select Auto Guidance. 5 Review the course indicated by the magenta line. NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line.
6 7 8 9 • To navigate the route from the destination point used when the route was created, to the right of the original route, select Backward - Starboard. If necessary, select Done. A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course from your present location to the destination. The corrected course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are off course. Review the course indicated by the magenta line.
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some areas. NOTE: Not all settings apply to all maps. You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance path. Preferred Depth: Sets the minimum water depth, based on chart depth data, that your boat can safely travel over. NOTE: The minimum water depth for the premium charts (made before 2016) is 3 feet. If you enter a value of less than 3 feet, the charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance path calculations.
4 Select an option: • To navigate the track from the starting point used when the track was created, select Forward. • To navigate the track from the destination point used when the track was created, select Backward. 5 Review the course indicated by the colored line. 6 Follow the line along each leg in the route, steering to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles. Deleting a Saved Track 1 Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks. 2 Select a track. 3 Select Review > Delete.
Disabling all Boundary Alarms Select Info > User Data > Boundaries > Alarms. Deleting a Boundary 1 Select Info > User Data > Boundaries. 2 Select a boundary. 3 Select Review > Edit Boundary > Delete. Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, and Boundaries Select Info > User Data > Delete User Data > Delete All User Data > OK. Sailing Features Setting the Vessel Type You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter settings and to use features customized for your boat type.
Leeward Ang.: Allows you to set a layline based on the leeward sailing angle. Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide. Layline Filter: Filters the layline data based on the time interval entered. For a smoother layline that filters out some of the changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter a higher number. For laylines that display a higher sensitivity to changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter a lower number.
3 If necessary, select Done. Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor NOTE: The gybe inhibitor does not prevent you from manually performing a gybe using the helm or step steering. The gybe inhibitor prevents the autopilot from performing a gybe. 1 From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Setup > Sailing Setup > Gybe Inhibitor. 2 Select Enabled. Heading Line and Angle Markers The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel.
Traditional transducers emit a conical beam. The Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar technology emits two narrow beams, similar to the shape of the beam in a copying machine. These beams provide a clearer, picture-like image of what is beneath the boat. Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen SideVü Sonar View NOTE: Not all models provide built-in SideVü sonar support. If your model does not provide built-in SideVü sonar, you need a compatible sounder module and compatible SideVü transducer.
Drop shot rig Color legend Bottom Boat LiveVü Forward Sonar View This sonar view shows a two-dimensional view of what is in front of the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish. Sonar beam Range Fish Bottom RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View This sonar view provides a three-dimensional view of what is behind your boat as you are moving and shows the entire water column in 3D, from the bottom to the top of the water. This view is used for finding fish.
Depth information 2 Enter the name. Suspended targets or fish Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Bottom of the body of water Perspective View This sonar view shows a live view of what is around and ahead of your boat and can be used to see shorelines, fish, and structures. This view is best used in shallow water of 50 feet (15 meters) or less. To see this sonar view, you must install a Panoptix LiveScope transducer on a Perspective Mode Mount (010-12970-00).
have adjusted the level of detail shown on the screen using the gain or brightness settings. If you want to highlight smaller fish targets or create a higher intensity display of a target, you can increase the color gain or contrast setting. This causes a loss in the differentiation of the high intensity returns at the bottom. If you want to reduce the intensity of the return, you can reduce the color gain or contrast. 1 From a sonar view, select Menu.
• To scroll faster, select Up. • To scroll more slowly, select Down. Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale You can adjust the range of the depth scale traditional and Garmin ClearVü sonar views and the range of the width scale for the SideVü sonar view. Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps the bottom within the lower or outer third of the sonar screen, and can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or moderate terrain changes.
you avoid running aground (Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm, page 33). This alarm is available only with Panoptix FrontVü transducers. Water Temp.: Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the specified temperature. Contour: Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer detects a suspended target within the specified depth from the surface of the water and from the bottom. Fish Fish: Sets an alarm to sound when the device detects a suspended target.
The a-scope is a vertical flasher along the right side of the view, showing you what is underneath the transducer right now. You can use the a-scope to identify target returns that may be missed when the sonar data is quickly scrolling across the screen, such as when your boat is moving at high speeds. It can also be helpful for detecting fish that are close to the bottom. Adjusting the RealVü Sweep Speed You can update how quickly the transducer sweeps back and forth.
Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm WARNING The FrontVü depth alarm is a tool for situational awareness only, and may not prevent groundings in all circumstances. It is the obligation of the vessel operator to ensure safe operation of the vessel. This alarm is available only with Panoptix FrontVü transducers. You can set an alarm to sound when the depth is below a specified level. For best results, you should set the bow offset when using the front collision alarm (Setting the Bow Offset, page 34).
Installation: Configures the transducer (Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Transducer Installation Settings, page 31). LiveScope and Perspective Appearance Settings From the LiveScope or Perspective sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Appearance. Color Scheme: Sets the color palette. Color Gain: Adjusts the contrast of colors shown on the screen. You can select a higher color gain value to see minor variances in targets with large color changes.
Radar WARNING The marine radar transmits microwave energy that has the potential to be harmful to humans and animals. Before beginning radar transmission, verify that the area around the radar is clear. The radar transmits a beam approximately 12° above and below a line extending horizontally from the center of the radar. To avoid possible personal injury, do not look directly at the antenna at close range when the radar is transmitting.
distant targets. Closer targets, especially rain and waves, also reflect the longer pulses, which can add noise to the Radar screen. Viewing information about longer-range targets can also decrease the amount of space available on the Radar screen for viewing information about shorter-range targets. • Select to decrease the range. • Select to increase the range. Tips for Selecting a Radar Range • Determine what information you need to see on the Radar screen.
1 From a radar screen, select Menu > Layers > Other Vessels > MARPA > Auto Acquire. 2 Select , and adjust additional settings (optional). Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object Before you can use MARPA, you must have a heading sensor connected and an active GPS signal. The heading sensor must provide the NMEA 2000 parameter group number (PGN) 127250 or the NMEA 0183 HDM or HDG output sentence. 1 From a radar screen, select an object or location. 2 Select Acquire Tgt. > MARPA Target.
1 From a radar screen or the radar overlay, select Menu > Gain. 2 Select an option: • To adjust the gain automatically for changing conditions, select Auto Low or Auto High. • To adjust the gain automatically to show birds over the surface of the water, select Auto Bird. NOTE: This option is not available on xHD open array or HD/HD+ radome models. Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually For optimal radar performance, you can manually adjust the gain.
Echo Trails: Enables you to track the movement of vessels on the radar screen. This option is not available on xHD open array or HD/HD+ radome models. VRM/EBL: Shows the variable range marker (VRM) circle and the electronic bearing line (EBL) to allow you to measure the distance and bearing from your boat to a target object (VRM and EBL, page 37). Guard Zone: Sets a safe zone around your boat and sounds an alarm when anything enters the zone (Enabling a Guard Zone, page 36).
Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat. Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open water. Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats. Selecting the Preferred Heading Source NOTICE For best results, use the autopilot CCU internal compass for the heading source. Using a third-party GPS compass can cause the data to be delivered erratically and may result in excessive delays.
• Hold <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a sequence of 10° turns. Steering Patterns WARNING You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do not begin a pattern until you are certain that the water is clear of obstacles. The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing, and it can also perform other specialty maneuvers such as Uturns and Williamson turns. Following the U-Turn Pattern You can use the u-turn pattern to turn the boat around 180 degrees and maintain the new heading.
• While in rudder steering mode, hold the joystick to the right or left to steer. Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control WARNING You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended.
Force Trolling Motor Control ® WARNING Do not run the motor when the propeller is out of the water. Contact with the rotating propeller may result in severe injury. Do not use the motor in areas where you or other people in the water may come into contact with the rotating propeller. Always disconnect the motor from the battery before cleaning or servicing the propeller to avoid injury. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel.
Shortcut Keys: Enables the shortcut keys on the trolling motor remote control to work with this particular chartplotter. The keys work with only one chartplotter at a time. Restore Defaults: Resets the trolling motor settings to the factory default values. Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control Shortcut Keys You can quickly open commonly used screens by assigning a shortcut key on the trolling motor remote control. You can create a shortcut to screens, such as sonar screens and charts.
Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter When your chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible radio and you mark an SOS or man-overboard location, the radio shows the Distress Call page so you can quickly initiate a distress call. For information on placing distress calls from your radio, see the VHF radio owner’s manual. For information about marking an MOB or SOS location, see Marking an SOS Location, page 18.
2 Select Replace Data. 3 Select a data type. 4 Select the data to display. Customizing the Gauges You can change the layout of the gauge pages, how the gauges pages are displayed, and the data in each gauge. 1 Open a gauge page. 2 Select Menu > Edit Gauge Pages. 3 Select an option: • To change the data shown in a gauge, select the gauge. • To change the layout of the gauges on the page, select Change Layout. • To add a page to this set of gauge pages, select Add Page.
Engine overheating. Stop the engine immediately. Check the cooling water inlet, and clear it if it is blocked. NOTICE Do not continue to run the engine if this indicator is on. Serious engine damage will occur. Low battery voltage. Check the battery and battery connections, and tighten all loose battery connections. Return to port soon if tightening the battery connections does not increase the battery voltage. Consult your Yamaha dealer immediately. NOTE: Do NOT stop the engine when this alert is on.
Viewing the Wind Gauges Before you can view wind information, you must have a wind sensor connected to the chartplotter. Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > Wind. Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge You can configure the sailing wind gauge to show true or apparent wind speed and angle. 1 From the wind gauge, select Menu > Sailing Wind Gauge. 2 Select an option: • To show true or apparent wind angle, select Needle, and select an option.
2 From the main menu of the inReach device, select Setup > ANT+ > Status > On. 3 On the chartplotter, select A/V, Gauges, Controls > InReach® > Start Pairing. The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the inReach device. This can take up to 60 seconds. 4 If necessary, compare the code on the inReach device to the chartplotter, and select OK if they match. The inReach and chartplotter connect automatically when they are within range.
Tide, Current, and Celestial Information Tide Station Information WARNING Tide and current information is for information purposes only. It is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment in, on, and around the water at all times. Failure to heed this warning could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
Selecting the Media Device and Source You can select the media source connected to the stereo. When you have multiple stereo or media devices connected on a network, you can select the device from which you want to play music. NOTE: You can play media only from sources that are connected to the stereo. NOTE: Not all features are available on all media devices and sources. 1 From the media screen, select Devices, and select the stereo. From the media screen, select Source, and select the media 2 source.
2 Select a preset from the list. 3 Select Tune to Channel. Removing a Preset 1 From an applicable media screen, select Presets. 2 Select a preset from the list. 3 Select Remove Current Channel. Selecting a DAB Preset from a List 1 From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Presets > View Presets. 2 Select a preset from the list. Removing DAB Presets 1 From the DAB media screen, select Browse > Presets.
• If the media device is a GXM antenna, select Menu > Presets > Add Current Channel. Parental Controls The parental control feature allows you to limit access to any SiriusXM channels, including those with mature content. When the parental control feature is enabled, you must enter a passcode to tune to the locked channels. You can also change the 4-digit passcode. Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls 1 From the media screen, select Browse > Parental > Unlock. 2 Enter your passcode.
Changing the Weather Chart Front Symbol Description Cold front 1 From a combination screen or SmartMode layout with a weather chart, select Menu > Weather Menu > Change Weather. 2 Select a weather chart. Warm front Stationary front Occluded front Trough Viewing Precipitation Information Precipitation ranging from very light rain and snow, up to strong thunderstorms, is indicated in varying shades and colors. Precipitation is shown either independently or with other weather information.
Wind Barb Wind Speed 20 knots 50 knots 65 knots Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave Direction Wave heights for an area appear as variations in color. Different colors indicate different wave heights, as shown in the legend. The wave period indicates the time (in seconds) between successive waves. Wave period lines indicate areas that have the same wave period. Wave directions appear on the chart using red arrows. The direction of each arrow pointer indicates the direction in which a wave is moving.
Selecting a Video Source 1 From the video screen, select Menu > Source. 2 Select the source of the video feed. Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources If you have two or more video sources, you can alternate between them using a specific time interval. 1 From the video screen, select Menu > Source > Alternate. 2 Select Time, and select the amount of time each video appears. 3 Select Source, and select the video sources to add to the alternating sequence.
Controlling Video Cameras Using On-Screen Controls On-screen controls allow you to control pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras. Refer to the camera manual for a list of available features. 1 From a video screen, touch the screen. The video controls appear on the screen. Select an option: 2 • To zoom in and out, use the zoom button. • To pan or tilt the camera, use the compass rose. TIP: Hold within the compass rose to continue to move the camera in the desired direction.
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera Video Playback You can view VIRB action camera video and images using the chartplotter. NOTE: The VIRB playback on the chartplotter is shown in the same quality as the live view on the chartplotter. To view the high-resolution video, view the video on a computer or television. 1 From the VIRB® screen, select . 2 Wait a few seconds for the thumbnail images to load. 3 Select a video or image.
Device Configuration System Settings Select Settings > System. Sounds and Display: Adjusts the display and audio settings. GPS: Provides information about the GPS satellites and settings. System Information: Provides information about the devices on the network and the software version. Station Information: Adjusts the setup of the station. Auto Power Up: Controls which devices turn on automatically when power is applied.
Map Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. Do not change this setting unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. Time: Sets the time format, time zone, and daylight saving time. Navigation Settings NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or hardware. Select Settings > Preferences > Navigation. Route Labels: Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on the map.
XTE Precision: Adjusts the number of digits to the right of the decimal point for NMEA crosstalk error output. Waypoint IDs: Sets the device to transmit waypoint names or numbers via NMEA 0183 while navigating. Using numbers may resolve compatibility issues with older NMEA 0183 autopilots. Restore Defaults: Restores the NMEA 0183 settings to the original factory defaults. Diagnostics: Displays NMEA 0183 diagnostic information.
Setting Weather Alarms Before you can set weather alarms, you must have a compatible chartplotter connected to a weather device, such as a GXM device, and have a valid weather subscription. 1 Select Settings > Alarms > Weather. 2 Turn on alarms for specific weather events. Setting the Fuel Alarm Before you can set a fuel level alarm, a compatible fuel flow sensor must be connected to the chartplotter.
• If the sensor or transducer is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, select Settings > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup > Device List, select the transducer, and select Review > Temp. Offset. 5 Enter the temperature offset value calculated in step 3. Calibrating a Water-Speed Device If you have a speed sensor or a speed-sensing transducer connected, you can calibrate that speed-sensing device to improve the accuracy of water-speed data displayed by the chartplotter.
Reset Settings. This does not affect maps or software updates. Sharing and Managing User Data You can share user data between compatible devices. User data includes waypoints, saved tracks, routes, and boundaries. • You can share data across the Garmin Marine Network. • You can share and manage user data using a memory card. You must have a memory card installed in the device. This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to FAT32.
your cartography and a quick, mobile way to download new charts using the OneChart™ feature, provides a link to receive notifications on your chartplotter, and provides access to the ActiveCaptain Community for feedback on marinas and other boating points of interest. You can also use the app to plan your trip and sync user data. The app checks your devices for available updates, and notifies you when an update is available.
You can use the ActiveCaptain mobile app to update the device software (Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App, page 7). You can also use the Garmin Express desktop app to update your chartplotter software (Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express, page 66). This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8 GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is recommended.
7 If necessary, select Menu > Start Slideshow. Screenshots You can capture a screenshot of any screen shown on your chartplotter as a .png file. You can transfer the screenshot to your computer. You can also view the screenshot in the image viewer (Viewing Images on a Memory card, page 66). Capturing Screenshots 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot. 2 Select Settings > Preferences > Screenshot Capture > On. 3 Go to a screen you want to capture. 4 Hold Home for at least six seconds.
GPSMAP 9x2/9x2 Plus Specifications GPSMAP 7x3 Specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 25.6 × 16.2 × 5.2 cm (10.1 × 6.4 × 2.1 in.) Dimensions (W × H × D) Display size (W × H) 19.6 × 11.4 cm (7.7 × 4.5 in.) 9 in. diagonal Clearance to next obstruction 27.8 mm (2 in.) Display resolution WSVGA, 1024 × 600 pixels Weight 192.3 × 140.3 × 74.1 mm (7 9/16 × 5 1/2 × 2 15/16 in.) Display size (W × H) 154.6 × 91.0 mm (6 1/16 × 3 9/16 in.) 17.8 cm (7.0 in.) diagonal 9x2: 1.14 kg (2.5 lb.) 9x2 Plus: 1.
GPSMAP 12x3 Specifications PGN Description 127250 Vessel heading 127258 Magnetic variance 127488 Engine parameters: Rapid update 262.1 × 164.2 mm (10 15/16 × 6 7/16 in.) 30.7 cm (12.1 in.) diagonal 127489 Engine parameters: Dynamic Display resolution WXGA, 1280 × 800 pixels 127493 Transmission parameters: Dynamic Weight 3.0 kg (6.6 lb.) 127505 Fluid level Compass-safe distance 45 cm (17.72 in.) 127508 Battery status Max. power usage at 10 Vdc Non-sonar models: 26.
PGN Description Description PGN 130313 Humidity Active diagnostic trouble codes 65226 130314 Actual pressure Vehicle distance 65248 130316 Temperature: Extended range Water in fuel indicator 65279 130576 Trim tab status Engine wait to start lamp 65252 1081 130577 Direction data Engine over speed test 65252 2812 Engine air shutoff command status 65252 2813 Engine alarm output command status 65252 2814 Engine total hours of operation 65253 247 Sentence Description Navigation-bas
Index A ActiveCaptain 6, 64 quickdraw 16 smart notifications 6, 7 updating charts 7 updating software 7 aerial photos 11 AIS 11–14 ATONs 12 distress signal device 12 radar 37 SART 12 targeting 11, 12 threats 12, 37 turning on 63 alarms 22, 61 anchor drag 61 arrival 61 collision 12, 63 deep water 30, 61 engine 46 fuel 47, 62 gauges 46 navigation 61 off course 61 shallow water 30, 61 sonar 30, 61 water temperature 30, 61 weather 62 AM 51 anchor 61 anchor drag alarm 61 animated currents, tides 10 antenna, GPS
measuring distance 26 charts 9 media player 50–53 alphabetical search 51 DAB 52 device name 53 FUSION-Link 50 muting 51 preset 51, 52, 56 radio 52, 53 repeating 51 shuffling 51 SiriusXM Satellite Radio 52 source 51 stereo 51 tuner region 51, 52 tuning mode 51 VHF 51 zones 51 memory card 2, 64 detailed maps 64 installing 3 slot 1 messages 48 MOB, device 12 music player 50, 52, 53.
V vessel trails 14, 45 VHF radio 44 calling an AIS target 45 distress calls 44, 45 DSC channel 45 individual routine call 45 video 55–58 configuring 56, 57 source 56 viewing 56 VIRB camera 58 voltage 61 VRM 37 measuring 37 showing 37 W WAAS 59 warning manager 50 messages 50 watch, marine 41 water speed 63 temperature log 48 temperature offset 62 waypoints 18, 67 copying 64 creating 9, 18 deleting 19 editing 18 man overboard 18 navigating to 18 projecting 18 showing 14 sonar 28 tracked vessel 45 viewing lis
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