GPSMAP 7400/7600 Series ® Owner’s Manual June 2016 190-01841-00_0E
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Using the Touchscreen .......................................................... 1 On-Screen Buttons ................................................................ 1 Tips and Shortcuts ................................................................. 1 Locking the Touchscreen ........................................
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log ........... 14 Boundaries ................................................................................14 Creating a Boundary ............................................................ 14 Converting a Route to a Boundary ...................................... 14 Converting a Track to a Boundary ....................................... 14 Editing a Boundary ............................................................... 15 Setting a Boundary Alarm .....
Reducing Cross Talk Clutter on the Radar Screen ......... 27 Radar Options Menu ............................................................ 27 Radar Setup Menu ............................................................... 27 Radar Appearance Settings ................................................. 27 Radar Installation Settings ................................................... 27 Front-of-Boat Offset ........................................................ 28 Setting a Custom Park Position ..........
Restoring Default Parental Control Settings Values ....... 35 Clearing All Locked Channels on a SiriusXM Radio ....... 35 Setting the Device Name .......................................................... 35 Updating the Media Player Software ........................................ 36 SiriusXM Weather......................................................... 36 SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription Requirements .............. 36 Weather Data Broadcasts ........................................................
Rotating the GRID Joystick .................................................. 46 Cleaning the Screen ................................................................. 46 Viewing Images on a Memory card .......................................... 46 Screenshots .............................................................................. 47 Capturing Screenshots ........................................................ 47 Copying Screenshots to a Computer ...................................
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. The Garmin website at www.garmin.com presents up-to-date information about your product. The support pages will provide answers to frequently asked support questions, and you can download software and chart updates. There is also contact information to Garmin support should you have any questions.
2 After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into 3 4 5 6 2 Insert the memory card Á with the label facing away from the door. 3 Press the card in until it clicks. 4 Close the card reader door. Inserting Memory Cards You can use optional memory cards in 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.
Adding an Item to Favorites 1 From the home screen, select a category from the right. 2 Hold a button on the left. The item is added to the Favorites home screen category. Customizing Pages Customizing the Layout of a SmartMode or Combination Page You can customize the layout and data shown in the combination pages and SmartMode layouts. When you change the layout of a page in a display you are interacting with, the change appears only on that display, except for the SmartMode name and symbol.
Setting the Vessel Type Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter settings and to use features customized for your boat type. 1 Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type. 2 Select an option. NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some areas. The Navigation and Fishing charts allow you to plan your course, view map information, and follow a route. The Fishing chart is for offshore fishing.
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart 1 From a chart or a 3D chart view, select a location or object. 2 Select Create Waypoint or . Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart You can view information about a location or an object on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some areas. 1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location or object. A list of options appears along the right side of the chart.
the Navigation chartShowing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart, page 6. Aerial Photos: Shows marinas and other navigationally significant aerial photos to help you visualize your surroundingsViewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks, page 6. Detailed Roads and POI data: Shows detailed road and point of interest (POI) data, which includes highly detailed coastal roads and POIs such as restaurants, lodging, and local attractions.
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map You can add labels to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours map to mark hazards or points of interest. 1 From the Navigation chart, select a location. 2 Select Add Quickdraw Label. 3 Enter text for the label, and select Done. Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings From the chart, select Menu > Quickdraw Contours > Settings. Recording Offset: Sets the distance between the sonar depth and the contour recording depth. For example, a sonar depth of 3.6 m (12 ft.
• To set the projected heading time for AIS-activated and MARPA-tagged vessels, select Proj. Heading, and enter the time. • To show the tracks of AIS vessels, select the length of the track that appears using a trail, select Trails, and select the length. Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel 1 From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel. 2 Select AIS Vessel > Activate Target.
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select Menu > Chart Setup. Satellite Photos: Shows high-resolution satellite images on the land or on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart, when certain premium maps are used Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart, page 6. Water Overlay: Enables relief shading, which shows the gradient of the bottom with shading, or sonar imagery, which helps identify the density of the bottom. This feature is available only with some premium maps.
Sonar Cone: Shows a cone that indicates the area covered by the transducer. Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets. Question Answer Can the device create a path for me? If you have premium maps that support Auto Guidance and are in an area covered by Auto Guidance, navigate using Auto Guidance. See Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path, page 12. How do I change the Auto Guidance settings for my boat? See Auto Guidance Path Configurations, page 13.
1 From the Home screen, select SOS. 2 Select the SOS type. 3 If necessary, select OK to navigate to the man overboard location. If you selected OK, the chartplotter sets a direct course back to the location. If you selected another type of SOS, the call details are sent to the VHF radio. You must send the call using the radio. Viewing a List of all Waypoints Select Info > User Data > Waypoints. Editing a Saved Waypoint 1 Select Info > User Data > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select Review > Edit.
3 Select Add Turn. 4 Select the location of the next turn on the chart. 5 Select Add Turn. The chartplotter marks the location of the turn with a waypoint. 6 If necessary, repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more turns. 7 Select the final destination. Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths 1 Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths. 2 If necessary, select Filter to see routes only or Auto 6 Guidance paths only.
4 Select an option: • To view a hazard and adjust the path near a hazard, select Hazard Review. • To adjust the path, select Adjust Path, and follow the onscreen instructions. • To delete the path, select Cancel Auto Guidance. • To save the path, select Done. Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path 1 Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths. 2 Select a path, and select Review > Edit > Adjust Path.
Tracks A track is a recording of the path of your boat. The track currently being recorded is called the active track, and it can be saved. You can show tracks in each chart or 3D chart view. Showing Tracks From any chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Waypoints and Tracks > Tracks > On. A trailing line on the chart indicates your track. Setting the Color of the Active Track 1 Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options > Track Color. 2 Select a track color.
1 Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks. 2 Select a track. 3 Select Select > Edit Track > Save as Boundary. Editing a Boundary 1 Select Info > User Data > Boundaries. 2 Select a boundary. 3 Select Review > Edit Boundary. 4 Select an option: • To edit the appearance of the boundary on the chart, select Display Options. • To change the boundary lines or name, select Edit Boundary. • To edit the boundary alarm, select Alarm.
Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS Antenna Sailboat Autopilot Operation You can enter the distance between the bow of your boat and the location of your GPS antenna. This helps ensure the bow of your boat crosses the starting line at the precise start time. 1 From a navigation chart, select Sailing > Start Line > GPS Bow Offset. 2 Enter the distance. 3 Select Done. CAUTION When engaged, the autopilot controls only the rudder.
3 If necessary, select Done. SideVü Sonar View 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. NOTE: Not all models support SideVü sonar and scanning transducers.
ThePanoptix sonar views allow you to see all around the boat in real time. You can also watch your bait underwater and bait schools in front of or below your boat. The LiveVü sonar views provide you a view of the live movement either in front of or below your boat. The screen updates very quickly, producing sonar views that look more like live video. The RealVü 3D sonar views provide three-dimensional views of either what is in front of or below your boat.
Changing the Sonar View 1 From a combination screen or SmartMode layout with sonar, select the window to change. 2 Select Menu > Change Sonar. 3 Select a sonar view. Selecting the Transducer Type Before you can select the transducer type, you must know what kind of transducer you have. If you are connecting a transducer that was not included with the chartplotter, you may need to set the transducer type to make the sonar function properly.
3 Select an option: • To increase or decrease the gain or brightness manually, select Up or Down. • To allow the chartplotter to adjust the gain or brightness automatically, select an automatic option. Zoom Out to increase or decrease the magnification of the magnified area. • To set the depth and zoom automatically, select Set Zoom > Auto. • To cancel the zoom, select No Zoom.
2 Select a frequency suited to your needs and water depth. For more information on frequencies, see Sonar Frequencies, page 20. Creating a Frequency Preset NOTE: Not available with all transducers. You can create a preset to save a specific sonar frequency, which allows you to change frequencies quickly. 1 From a sonar view, select Menu > Frequency. 2 Select Manage Frequencies > New Preset. 3 Enter a frequency. Customizing the Panoptix Sonar Views NOTE: Not all models support Panoptix transducers.
RealVü Sonar Settings From a RealVü sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup. Point Colors: Sets a different color palette for the sonar return points. Bottom Style: Sets the style for the bottom. When you are in deep water, you can set this setting to the Points and manually set the range shallower. Bottom Colors: Sets the color scheme for the bottom. Color Key: Shows a legend of the depths the colors represent. Overlay Data: Sets the data shown on the sonar screen.
resolution, but is the most susceptible to noise. With echo stretch set to high and filter width set to low, the display has a lower resolution, but has wider targets. With echo stretch and filter width set to high, the display has the lowest resolution, but is the least susceptible to noise. It is not recommended to set echo stretch to low and filter width to high. Bottom Track: Sets the frequency used for determining depth.
Setting Up the Timed Transmit Mode To help conserve power, you can set up time intervals in which the radar will transmit and not transmit (standby) signal transmissions. NOTE: This feature is not available in dual radar modes. 1 From a radar screen, select Menu > Radar Options > Timed Transmit. 2 Select Timed Transmit to enable the option. 3 Select Stdby Time, enter the time interval between radar signal transmissions, and select Done.
1 From a radar screen, select a targeted object. 2 Select MARPA Target. Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats From any Radar screen or the Radar overlay, you can view and customize the appearance of a list of AIS and MARPA threats. 1 From a Radar screen, select Menu > Other Vessels > List > Show. 2 Select the type of threats to include in the list. 3 Select Corner 2. 4 Touch the location of the inner guard-zone corner Á to define the width of the guard zone. 5 Select Done.
Radar Overlay When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar, you can use overlay radar information on the Navigation chart or on the Fishing chart. Data appears on the radar overlay based on the most recently used radar mode and all settings configurations applied to the radar overlay are also applied to the last-used radar mode.
Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen Automatically You can set the chartplotter to automatically adjust the appearance of clutter caused by choppy sea conditions. NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the sea clutter setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the radar overlay. NOTE: Not all options and settings are available on all radar and chartplotter models. 1 From a radar screen or the radar overlay, select Menu > Sea Clutter.
Front-of-Boat Offset The front-of-boat offset compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat, if the radar scanner does not align with the bow-stern axis. Measuring the Potential Front-of-Boat Offset The front-of-boat offset compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat, if the radar scanner does not align with the bow-stern axis. 1 Using a magnetic compass, take an optical bearing of a stationary target located within viewable range.
Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step Steering Mode Before you can steer your boat using the keys at the bottom of the autopilot screen, you must engage the autopilot (Engaging the Autopilot, page 28). • Select <1° or 1°> to initiate a single 1° turn. • Select <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a single 10° turn. • Hold <1° or 1°> to initiate a rate-controlled turn. The boat continues to turn until you let go of the key. • Hold <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a sequence of 10° turns.
boat. If a second call is received from the same boat, it replaces the first call in the call list. Viewing the DSC List Before you can view the DSC list, the chartplotter must be connected to a VHF radio that supports DSC. Select Info > DSC List. Adding a DSC Contact You can add a vessel to your DSC list. You can make calls to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. 1 Select Info > DSC List > Add Contact. 2 Enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) of the vessel. 3 Enter the name of the vessel.
1 2 3 4 Select Info > DSC List. Select a vessel or a station to call. Select Review > Call with Radio > Channel. Select an available channel. 1 From an applicable gauges screen, select Menu > 2 3 Making an Individual Routine Call NOTE: When initiating a call from the chartplotter, if the radio does not have an MMSI number programmed, the radio will not receive call information. 1 Select Info > DSC List. 2 Select a vessel or a station to call. 3 Select Review > Call with Radio.
2 Enter the combined total capacity of the fuel tanks. Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel You can synchronize the fuel levels in the chartplotter with the actual fuel in the vessel when you add fuel to your vessel. 1 Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > Engines > Menu. 2 Select an option: • After you have filled up all the fuel tanks on the vessel, select Fill Up All Tanks. The fuel level is reset to maximum capacity.
Tide, Current, and Celestial Information 2 Select a message. 3 Select Review. Tide Station Information Sorting and Filtering Messages You can view information about a tide station for a specific date and time, including the tide height, and when the next high and low tides will occur. By default, the chartplotter shows tide information for the most recently viewed tide station and for the present date and time. Select Info > Tides & Currents > Tides.
From the media screen, select Menu > Installation > Alpha Search. Setting a Song to Repeat 1 While playing a song, select Menu > Repeat. 2 If necessary, select Single. Setting All Songs to Repeat From the media screen, select Menu > Repeat > All. Setting Songs to Shuffle 1 From the media screen, select Menu > Shuffle. 2 If necessary, select an option. Adjusting the Volume Enabling and Disabling Zones If you have wired your vessel's speakers into zones, you can disable unused zones.
3 Select a station from the list. DAB Presets You can save your favorite DAB stations as presets for easy access. You can save up to 15 DAB-station presets. Saving a DAB Station as a Preset 1 From the DAB media screen, select the station to save as a preset. 2 Select Browse > Presets > Save Current. 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.
Updating the Media Player Software You can update the software on compatible connected stereos and accessories. 1 Go to www.fusionentertainment.com/marine, and download the software update onto a USB flash drive. Software updates and instructions are available on your device product page. 2 Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the stereo. 3 On the chartplotter media screen, select Menu > Installation > Update Software. 4 Select the item to update.
2 Select an option: Wind Barb • To view the weather forecast for the next 48 hours, in 12hour increments, select Next Forecast multiple times. • To view the weather forecast for the previous 48 hours, in 12-hour increments, select Previous Forecast multiple times. Weather Fronts and Pressure Centers Weather fronts appear as lines that indicate the leading edge of an air mass.
1 From the weather fishing chart, select Menu > Sea Temperature. 2 Select an option: • To allow the chartplotter to adjust the temperature range automatically, select Auto Configure. The chartplotter automatically finds the lower and upper limits for the current screen, and updates the temperaturecolor scale. • To enter the lower and upper limits for the temperature range, select Lower Limit or Upper Limit, and enter the lower or upper limit.
chartplotter damages the Garmin chartplotter and may damage the PoE device. Before you can view and control video devices such as IP cameras, encoders, and thermal cameras using your chartplotter, you must have a compatible video device connected to your chartplotter, and you must have a marine network cable Power over Ethernet (PoE) isolation coupler. Go to www.garmin.com for a list of compatible devices or to purchase a PoE Isolation Coupler.
NOTE: The video source displays all connected, supported video devices. You can select Show All to see a list of all possible video inputs or video encoder channels that are not connected to a video input source. 1 Select Combos > Menu > Add Combo. 2 Select Functions, and select a number. 3 Select an area to assign a function to, select Video, and select a video source. 4 Repeat step 3 for all video functions in the combination screen.
• To play the video, select . • To skip ahead or back in the video, drag the slider. Deleting a VIRB Video You can delete a video or image from the VIRB action camera. 1 Open the VIRB video or image to delete. 2 Select Menu > Delete File. Starting a VIRB Video Slideshow You can view a slideshow of the videos and images on the VIRB action camera. 1 From the VIRB® screen, select . 2 Wait a few seconds for the thumbnail images to load. 3 Select a video or image. 4 Select Menu > Start Slideshow.
shallower than the Preferred Depth or lower than the Vertical Clearance settings, the Auto Guidance path may not be calculated in that area, depending on the map data. On the chart, the course through those areas appears as a gray line or a magenta and gray striped line. When your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message appears. NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some areas. NOTE: Not all settings apply to all maps.
3 Select a format: • To support the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences, select NMEA Std.. • To support the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data for most AIS receivers, select NMEA High Speed. • To support the input or output of Garmin proprietary data for interfacing with Garmin software, select Garmin. 4 Repeat steps 2–3 to configure additional input or output ports.
1 Complete an action, based on the location of the transducer: • If the transducer is installed at the water line À, measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a positive number. • If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel Á, measure the distance from the transducer to the water line. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a negative number.
Changing the Wireless Channel You can change the wireless channel if you have trouble finding or connecting to a device, or if you experience interference. 1 Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Wi-Fi® Network > Advanced > Channel. Enter a new channel. 2 You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices connected to this network. Changing the Wi‑Fi Host You can change which chartplotter is serving as the Wi‑Fi host.
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a Memory Card 1 2 3 4 Insert a memory card into the card slot. Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer > Save to Card. If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to. Select an option: • To create a new file, select Add New File, and enter a name. • To add the information to an existing file, select the file from the list. Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card You can copy maps from the chartplotter to a memory card for use with HomePort.
Screenshots You can capture a screenshot of any screen shown on your chartplotter as a bitmap (.bmp) 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 46). Capturing Screenshots 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot. 2 Select Settings > Preferences > Screenshot Capture > On. Go to a screen you want to capture. 3 4 Hold Home for at least six seconds.
Type PGN Description Type 129025 Position: Rapid update 129038 AIS class A position report 129039 AIS class B position report 129040 AIS class B extended position report 129539 GNSS DOPs 129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data 129809 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part A Sentence Description VDM AIS VHF data-link message You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA, Seven Riggs Avenue, Severna Park, MD 211
Index A aerial photos 6 AIS 7–9 distress signal device 8 radar 25 SART 8 targeting 7, 8 threats 8, 25 turning on 44 alarms 15, 43 anchor drag 43 arrival 43 collision 8, 44 deep water 22, 43 engine 31 fuel 31, 43 gauges 31 navigation 43 off course 43 shallow water 22, 43 sonar 22, 43 water temperature 22, 43 weather 43 AM 34 anchor 43 anchor drag alarm 43 animated currents, tides 6 antenna, GPS 2 arrival alarm 43 Auto Guidance 10, 12, 13, 41 paths 12, 13 shoreline distance 13, 42 autopilot 28 adjusting the h
radar overlay 26 setup 8 vessel trails 9, 30 navigation inset 3 networking.
Wi‑Fi technology 44 wind angle graph 32 wind gauges 32 wind hold 16 adjusting 16 wind speed graph 32 wireless devices 40, 41, 44, 45 connecting a wireless device 44, 45 network configuration 44, 45 Z zoom chart 4 radar 24 sonar 20 Index 51
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