ECHOMAP ULTRA 100/120 SERIES ™ Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Front View ................................................................................... 1 Connector View ...................................................................... 1 Assigning a Shortcut Key ....................................................... 1 Tips and Shortcuts ...................................................................... 1 Downloading the Manuals from the Web ..............
SideVü Scanning Technology .............................................. 17 Panoptix Sonar Views ............................................................... 17 LiveVü Down Sonar View .................................................... 17 LiveVü Forward Sonar View ................................................ 18 RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View .......................................... 18 RealVü 3D Down Sonar View .............................................. 18 RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View .......
Radio ........................................................................................ 31 Setting the Tuner Region ..................................................... 31 Changing the Radio Station ................................................. 31 Changing the Tuning Mode ................................................. 31 Presets ................................................................................. 31 DAB Playback ....................................................................
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Front View • Select Menu to open additional settings about that screen. • Select Menu to close the menu when finished. • Press to open additional options, such as adjusting the backlight and locking the touchscreen. • Press , and select Power > Turn Off Device, or hold until the Turn Off Device bar fills to turn off the chartplotter, when available.
For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS. For help acquiring satellite signals, see (My device will not acquire GPS signals, page 38). Selecting the GPS Source You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have more than one GPS source. 1 Select Settings > System > GPS > Source. 2 Select the source for GPS data. Customizing the Chartplotter Adjusting the Color Mode 1 Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.
This includes any saved user data, such as waypoints. Formatting the card is recommended, but not required. Before formatting the card, you should save the data from the memory card onto the device internal memory (Copying User Data from a Memory Card, page 37). After formatting the card for the ActiveCaptain app, you can transfer the user data back to the card (Copying User Data to a Memory Card, page 37). 3 From the ActiveCaptain page, select Menu > Wi-Fi Setup > Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi > On.
Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater view that visually represents the sea floor according to the chart information. When a sonar transducer is connected, suspended targets (such as fish) are indicated by red, green, and yellow spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest. Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart The Fishing Chart provides a detailed view with more bottom detail and fishing content. This chart is optimized for use when fishing.
1 From a chart, select Menu > Layers > My Vessel > Heading Line. 2 Angle Markers 3 If necessary, select Source, and select an option: • To automatically use the available source, select Auto. • To use the GPS antenna heading for COG, select GPS Heading (COG). • To use data from a connected heading sensor, select Heading. • To use data from both a connected heading sensor and the GPS antenna, select COG and Heading. This displays both the heading line and the COG line on the chart.
1 From the Navigation chart, select Menu > Layers > Chart > Satellite Photos. 2 Select an option: • Select Land Only to show standard chart information on the water, with photos overlaying the land. NOTE: This setting must be enabled to view Standard Mapping charts. • Select Photo Map Blend to show photos on both the water and the land at a specified opacity. Use the slider bar to adjust the photo opacity. The higher you set the percentage, the more the satellite photos cover both land and water.
Viewing a List of AIS Threats From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Other Vessels > AIS List. Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm Before you can set a safe-zone collision alarm, you must have a compatible chartplotter connected to an AIS device. The safe-zone collision alarm is used only with AIS. The safe zone is used for collision avoidance, and can be customized. 1 Select Settings > Alarms > AIS > AIS Alarm > On.
Chart Setup: Adjusts the orientation and level of detail shown on the chart and adjusts the data shown on the screen. Chart Layers you can turn on and off chart layers and customize features of the charts. Each setting is specific to the chart or chart view being used. NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and chartplotter models. Some options require premium maps or connected accessories. From a chart, select Menu > Layers. Chart: Shows and hides chart-related items.
Spot Depths: Turns on spot soundings and sets a dangerous depth. Spot depths that are equal to or more shallow than the dangerous depth are indicated by red text. Fishing Contours: Sets the zoom level for a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings and simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. Relief Shading: Shows the gradient of the bottom with shading. This feature is available only with some premium maps.
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 10). Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain 1 From your mobile device, open the ActiveCaptain app and connect to the ECHOMAP Ultra device (Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 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.
You can set and follow a direct course from your current location to a selected destination. 1 Select a destination (Destinations, page 11). 2 Select Navigate To > Go To. A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course from your current location to the destination. The corrected course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are off course. Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow 3 water, and other obstacles.
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB 1 Select Nav Info > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint or an MOB. 3 Select Review > Delete. Deleting All Waypoints Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data > Waypoints > All. Routes A route is a path from one location to one or more destinations. Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present Location You can create and immediately navigate a route on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. This method does not save the route or the waypoint data.
3 Select Review > Delete. Setting a Timed Arrival Deleting All Saved Routes You can use this feature on a route or an Auto Guidance path to get feedback about when you should arrive at a selected point. This allows you to time your arrival at a location, such as a bridge opening or a race starting line. 1 From the Navigation chart, select Menu. 2 Select Timed Arrival. TIP: You can quickly open the Timed Arrival menu by selecting a point on the path or route.
6 Select an option: • If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory, select Menu > Stop Navigation, and proceed to step 10. • If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles, select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Far. • If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Near.
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log You can indicate the frequency at which the track plot is recorded. Recording more frequent plots is more accurate but fills the track log faster. The resolution interval is recommended for the most efficient use of memory. 1 Select Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options > Record Interval. Select an option: 2 • To record the track based on a distance between points, select Interval > Distance > Change, and enter the distance.
right side of the screen shows the depth of detected objects as the screen scrolls from the right to the left. SideVü scanning sonar technology shows you a picture of what lies to the sides of the boat. You can use this as a search tool to find structures and fish.
Bottom Range RealVü 3D Down Sonar View This sonar view shows a three-dimensional view of what is below the transducer and can be used when you are stationary and want to see what is around your boat. Panoptix down view history in a scrolling sonar view Boat Range Trails Drop shot rig Color legend Bottom Boat LiveVü Forward Sonar View Sonar beam 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.
Panoptix LiveScope Sonar View This sonar view shows a live view of what is in front of or below the boat and can be used to see fish and structures. Drag up and down to move the zoom area. Select to adjust the range. Select to adjust the frequency. Select to adjust the gain. Select to adjust the beam width. Drag the zoom window to move the zoom area on the left A-scope. Spread two fingers apart to zoom in. Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
When you are using more than one sonar data source for a particular sonar view, you can select the source to use for that sonar view. For example, if you have two sources for Garmin ClearVü, you can select the source to use from the Garmin ClearVü sonar view. 1 Open the sonar view for which you will change the source. 2 Select Menu > Sonar Setup > Source. 3 Select the source for this sonar view. Renaming a Sonar Source You can rename a sonar source to easily identify that source.
Deleting a Sonar Recording 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot. 2 From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Sonar Recordings > View Recordings. 3 Select a recording. 4 Select Review > Delete. Playing Sonar Recordings Before you can play back the sonar recordings, you must download and install the HomePort™ application and record sonar data onto a memory card. 1 Remove the memory card from the device. 2 Insert the memory card into a card reader attached to a computer.
Sonar Alarms NOTE: Not all options are available on all transducers. From an applicable sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Alarms. You can also open the sonar alarms by selecting Settings > Alarms > Sonar. Shallow Water: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value. Deep Water: Sets an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value.
2 Select Add. 3 Enter a frequency. Turning On the A-Scope NOTE: This feature is available in the Traditional sonar views. 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.
Color Gain: Adjusts the intensity of colors shown on the screen. You can select a higher color gain value to see targets higher in the water column. A higher color gain value also allow you to differentiate low intensity returns higher in the water column, but this causes a loss in the differentiation of the returns at the bottom. You can select a lower color gain value when targets are near the bottom, to help you distinguish between targets and high intensity returns such as sand, rock, and mud.
When the chartplotter is connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot system, you can engage and control the autopilot from the chartplotter. For information about compatible Garmin autopilot systems, go to garmin.com. Autopilot Screen Your intended heading shows in the center of the Autopilot screen. 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.
2 If necessary, select Enable. 3 Select New Connection. 4 On the remote control, select > Pair with MFD. The chartplotter beeps and shows a confirmation message. 5 On the chartplotter, select Yes to complete the pairing process. Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Action Keys You can change the patterns or actions assigned to the Reactor autopilot remote control action keys. 1 Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Autopilot Remote > Button Actions.
Filter Time Constant: 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. Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth reading for the transducer installation location.
Gauges and Graphs The gauges and graphs provide various information about the engine and environment. To view the information, a compatible transducer or sensor must be connected to the network. Viewing the Compass You can view information about your bearing, heading, and route using the compass. Select Gauges > Compass. Viewing Trip Gauges Trip gauges show information for odometer, speed, time, and fuel for your present trip. Select Gauges > Trip. Resetting Trip Gauges 1 Select Gauges > Trip > Menu.
Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge You can specify the source of the heading displayed on the wind gauge. Magnetic heading is the heading data received from a heading sensor, and GPS heading is calculated by your chartplotter GPS (course over ground). 1 From the wind gauge, select Menu > Compass Gauge > Heading Source. 2 Select GPS Hdg or Magnetic. NOTE: When moving at low speeds or when stationary, the magnetic compass source is more accurate than the GPS source.
Navigating to a Vessel in Distress designates a distress call in the DSC list and marks the position of a vessel on the Navigation chart at the time of the DSC distress call. 1 Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List. 2 Select a position-report call. 3 Select Navigate To. 4 Select Go To or Route To. Position Tracking When you connect the chartplotter to a VHF radio using NMEA 0183, you can track vessels that send position reports.
Icon Description VHF Radio Saves or deletes a channel as a preset Repeats all songs NOTE: These features are available on some stereos with a VHF receiver. Repeats one song Scanning VHF Channels Scans for stations Searches for stations or skips songs Shuffles 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.
To use the DAB source, you must be in a region in which DAB is available, and select the tuner region (Setting the DAB Tuner Region, page 32). Setting the DAB Tuner Region You must select the region you are in to receive DAB stations properly. 1 From the media screen, select Menu > Installation > Tuner Region. Select the region you are in. 2 Scanning for DAB Stations Before you can scan for DAB stations, you must connect a compatible DAB module and antenna (not included) to the stereo.
enabled, the parental control feature requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked channels. Select Browse > Parental > Lock/Unlock. A list of channels appears. A checkmark indicates a locked channel. NOTE: When you view the channels after setting parental controls, the display changes: • indicates a locked channel. • indicates an unlocked channel. Changing a Parental Passcode on a SiriusXM Radio Before you can change the passcode, the parental controls must be unlocked.
Select Settings > System > System Information > Software Information. Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information • If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel and you want to know the true depth of the water, measure the distance from the transducer to the water line. Enter this value in as a negative number. The label for this device is provided electronically.
Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel 1 Select Settings > My Vessel > Fuel Capacity. 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 Gauges > Engine > 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.
You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to share data. 1 From the wireless device, turn on the Wi‑Fi technology and search for wireless networks. 2 Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network (Setting Up the Wi‑Fi Wireless Network, page 35). 3 Enter the chartplotter password. You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify. 1 Select Settings > Alarms > Fuel > Set Total Fuel Onboard > On.
Turn Transition Activ.: Sets the turn transition to be calculated based on time or distance. Turn Transition Time: Sets how many minutes before the turn that you transition to it as the next leg, when Time is selected for the Turn Transition Activ. setting. You can raise this value to help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating a route or an Auto Guidance path with many frequent turns or at higher speeds.
2 Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer. 3 Select Copy Built-In Map. Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from HomePort to a Chartplotter The device is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which is very sensitive to waxes and abrasive cleaners. 1 Apply an eyeglass lens cleaner specified as safe for antireflective coatings to the cloth. 2 Gently wipe the screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
locking bracket is installed correctly. If the device is not firmly secured, it can lose power. The device can also fall out of the cradle and become damaged if it is not firmly secured. • If the device is receiving enough power but does not turn on, contact Garmin product support at support.garmin.com. Changing the Fuse in the Power Cable 1 Open the fuse housing . 2 Twist and pull the fuse to remove it 3 Insert a new 8 A fast-blow fuse. 4 Close the fuse housing. .
Sentence Description PGRME E: Estimated error PGRMM M: Map datum PGRMZ Z: Altitude SDDBT DBT: Depth below transducer SDDPT DPT: Depth SDMTW MTW: Water temperature SDVHW VHW: Water speed and heading Receive When you add devices to the chartplotter network, repeat these steps to register the new devices. Software Update NOTE: You can use the ActiveCaptain app to update the device software (Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App, page 3).
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully, the software update is not complete.
Index A ActiveCaptain 2 quickdraw 10 smart notifications 3 updating charts 3 updating software 3 aerial photos 6 AIS 6–8 alarm 7, 36 ATONs 7 distress signal device 7 SART 7 targeting 6, 7 threats 7 turning on 37 alarms 16, 36 anchor drag 36 arrival 36 collision 7, 36 deep water 22, 36 engine 28 fuel 28, 36 gauges 28 navigation 36 off course 36 shallow water 22, 36 sonar 22, 36 water temperature 22, 36 AM 31 anchor drag alarm 36 animated currents, tides 5 antenna, GPS 2 arrival alarm 36 Auto Guidance 11, 14,
tide and current indicators 5 presets 31, 32 DAB 32 product registration 40 product support 1 Q quickdraw 10 R radio 31 AM 31 FM 31 SiriusXM 32, 33 range rings 8 registering the device 40 remote control 25 reset 37 resetting, settings 33 restore 37 Route To 11 routes 11, 13, 16 copying 37, 38 creating 13 deleting 13, 14 editing 13 navigating 13 navigating parallel to 13 sharing 37 viewing list of 13 waypoints 37 S safe zone collision alarm 7, 36 sailboat 2, 26 sailing 8, 26 race timer 26 starting line 26
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Introduction I WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to FAT32. 1 Open the access flap or door
2 Wait while the device locates satellites. Traditional Sonar View It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals. When the device acquires satellite signals, ■ 1111 appears at the top of the Home screen. If the device loses satellite signals, .11li disappears and a fiashing question mark appears over~ on the chart. For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com /aboutGPS. There are several full-screen views available, depending on the transducer that is connected .
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location 1 Select Waypoints > New Waypoint. 2 Select an option: • To create the waypoint by entering position coordinates, select Enter Coordinates, and enter the coordinates. • To create the waypoint using a chart, select Use Chart, select the location, and select Select. • To create the waypoint using a range (distance) and bearing, select Enter Range/Bearing, and enter the information. Marking an MOB Location Select Mark > Man Overboard.
Bail Mounting the Device ECHOMAP™ ULTRA 100/120 SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information NOTICE If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are tightened. 1 Select the mounting hardware appropriate for your mounting surface and for the bail-mount bracket.
8 Ensure the mounting holes on the device line up with the pilot holes on the template. 9 If the mounting holes on the device do not line up with the pilot holes on the template, mark the new pilot-hole locations on your template. 10 Using a 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes. 11 Remove the template from the mounting surface. 12 Place the device in the cradle. 13 Install the rubber gasket on the back of the device. The rubber gasket has adhesive on the back.
If you are installing a NMEA 2000 power cable, you must connect it to the boat ignition switch or through another in-line switch. NMEA 2000 devices will drain your battery if the NMEA 2000 power cable is connected to the battery directly. You can connect your device to a NMEA 2000 network on your boat to share data from NMEA 2000 compatible devices such as sensors or a VHF radio. The necessary NMEA 2000 cables and connectors are sold separately.
Transmit PGN Description 126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group function 127258 Magnetic Variance 129025 Position: Rapid update 129026 COG and SOG: Rapid update 129029 GNSS position data 129283 Cross track error 129284 Navigation data 129285 Navigation route and waypoint info 129540 GNSS satellites in view Receive PGN Description 127245 Rudder 127250 Vessel heading 127488 Engine parameters: Rapid update 127489 Engine parameters: Dynamic 127493 Transmission parameters: Dyna
Printing a Mounting Template Notice It is not recommended that you print a mounting template on your own. Use the template that came in the product box. If you do print the template, you must follow these instructions for printing a mounting template precisely. To print large templates, you need large enough paper and printer.
240.5 mm (9 ⁷/16 in.) 204 mm (8 ¹/16 in.) ECHOMAP™ Ultra 120 Series Flush Mount Template 325.3 mm (12 13/16 in.) 217.3 mm (8 ⁹/16 in.) 13 mm (¹/2 in.) 3.2 mm (¹/8 in.) January 2019 echoMAP_Ultra_12inch_flush_template.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION WARNING Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Marine Operation Warnings • You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. This device is a tool that will enhance your capability to operate your vessel. This device does not relieve you from the responsibility of safely operating your vessel. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended.
GARMINe IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION Failure to heed th~_~lowing warnings coo kl r~~lt i_n _an accident or_collision resulting in death~ seri2_u~i n ~ _ Marine Operation Warnings You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. This device is a tool that will enhance your capability to operate your vessel. This device does not relieve you from the responsibility of safely operating your vessel. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended.
warranty claims against products or services that are obtained and/or used in contravention of the laws of any country. Garmin navigation products are intended to be used only as a travel aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location or topography. Garmin makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of map data.
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