GPSMAP 400/500 series ® owner’s manual GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual a
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Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s ® GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Press MENU from any of the main screens to access advanced settings. • Press and release the Power key to adjust the display settings. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text.
Introduction Introduction ��������������������������������������������� i Tips and Shortcuts ������������������������������������������� i Manual Conventions ���������������������������������������� i Quick Links ������������������������������������������������������ i Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ������������������� iv Product Registration �������������������������������������� iv Contact Garmin ��������������������������������������������� iv Device Overview ������������������������������������ 1 F
Introduction Receiving Distress Calls ������������������������������� 60 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio ������������������������������������������������� 60 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter ������������������������������������������ 61 Position Tracking ������������������������������������������ 61 Placing an Individual Routine Call ���������������� 62 Calling an AIS Target ������������������������������������ 62 Appendix �������������������������������
Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Hg - Lamps inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state, or federal laws. For more information go to www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment /disposal.html.
Device Overview Device Overview Rear Panel GPSMAP 536/546 Front Panel ➊ ➌ ➋ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➏ ➎ ➊ ➋ ➐ ➑ ➌ NMEA 2000 Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 441/541 ➋ Power ➋ Range (-/+) ➌ Rocker ➍ MARK ➊ ➊ ➌ SELECT ➏ HOME ➐ MENU ➑ SD card slot ➎ GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual 1
Device Overview Turning the Unit On or Off GPSMAP 431 ➊ To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. ➋ Note: The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. See “Initializing Unit Settings.” To turn off the unit, press and hold the ➊ ➋ Power key.
Device Overview Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. NOTE: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 46). Language—select the language to display on the screen. Store Demonstration—select Off. (This option is only available the first time the unit is turned on.) Welcome—select OK. NMEA Devices—if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are connected.
Device Overview Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left or right on the Rocker to adjust the brightness. NOTE: Press the Power key repeatedly to cycle between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. To switch between Day and Night mode: 1. Press and release the Power key. 2. Select Color Mode. 3. Press left or right on the Rocker to switch between modes.
Device Overview Using the Keypad Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals ➍ ➏ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➎ ➐ When you turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the top of the Home screen are green . When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Device Overview Viewing System Information You can view the software version, the basemap version, supplemental map information (if applicable), and the unit ID number for your chartplotter. You may need this information to update the system software or to purchase additional map data. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This procedure deletes all settings information you have entered.
Device Overview Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other screens. Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts—selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner’s Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: Mariner’s Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Fishing charts are available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in map supports Fishing charts.
Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide basemap or BlueChart g2 cartography for either the USA shoreline or a specific country. • Navigation Chart—displays all relevant navigation data available on your preloaded maps, including buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings, marinas, and tide stations, in an overhead view. • Perspective 3D—provides a view from above and behind the boat (according to your course), and provides a visual navigation aid.
Using Charts Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. Full Screen Map—view the Navigation or Fishing chart in full-screen mode, without numbers. Waypoints & Tracks—view, add, and configure waypoints (page 24) and tracks (page 27). Other Vessels—view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 59).
Using Charts Understanding Chart Data Charts for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision use graphic symbols to denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. Navigating to a Point on the Chart 1. From the Home screen, select Charts.
Using Charts Accessing Additional Object Information Use the map pointer ( ) to view information about on-screen map items, waypoints, and charts. Use the map pointer ( ) to highlight a tide-station icon ( SELECT. For more information about tides, see page 36. To access additional object information: 1. On the Navigation chart, highlight an item ➊ with the map pointer, and press SELECT.
Using Charts Roses—displays a compass rose ➊ around your boat, indicating compass direction. True wind direction or apparent wind direction ➋ displays if the unit is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. Orientation—changes the perspective of the map display. • North Up—sets the top of the map display to a north heading. • Head Up—sets the map display to the current track heading. • Course Up—sets the map so the direction of navigation is always up.
Using Charts • Off—turns the heading line off. • Distance—sets the distance to the end of the heading line. • Time—sets the amount of time until you reach the end of the heading line. World Map—displays a basic world map or satellite imagery (when Full World Map is selected). Using the Split Navigation Chart Use the Split Navigation chart to view two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time. The top half of the screen is zoomed in 10 times closer than the bottom half of the screen.
Using Charts To access the Perspective 3D screen from the Home screen, select Charts > Perspective 3D. Press the Range (+) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water. Press the Range (-) key to move the view away from the boat. To view details about navaids such as beacons, lights, and obstructions: 1. Use the Rocker to point to the navaid. When the cursor is over the navaid, the navaid is highlighted. 2. Press SELECT to view details about the navaid.
Using Charts Using Mariner’s Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner’s Eye 3D that provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when trying to identify entry routes and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. To view details about navaids such as beacons, lights, and obstructions: 1.
Using Charts Hazard Colors—Turns hazard colors on or off. The Off setting shows the land as seen from the water. The On setting indicates shallow water and land with a color scale. Blue indicates deep water, yellow is shallow water, and red is very shallow water. Lane Width—adjusts the width of the course line drawn when navigating. This setting also affects routes (Route To), but does not affect automatic guidance (Guide To). • Weather Radar—turns the display of NEXRAD weather on or off.
Using Charts Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)—displays suspended targets ➊. Targets are indicated by red, green, and yellow spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. Using Fishing Charts Use the Fishing chart for a detailed, unobstructed view of the bottom contours on the chart. The Fishing chart uses detailed bathymetric data on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, and is best for offshore deepsea fishing.
Using Charts For settings and options related to Full Screen Map, Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, and Data Bars, see “Navigation Chart Menu” on page 9. To customize the appearance of the Fishing Chart screen, select MENU > Chart Setup (page 11). Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land, sea, or both portions of the Navigation chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. To enable satellite imagery: 1.
Using Charts Viewing Aerial Photos Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks, marinas, and harbors. Use these photos to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to acquaint yourself with a marina or a harbor prior to arrival. To access aerial photos from the Navigation chart: Use the Rocker to highlight an overhead ➊ or perspective ➋ camera icon with the pointer, and select Aerial Photo or Review > Aerial Photo.
Using Charts Animated Tide and Current Indicators You can view indicators for animated tide station and current direction on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. To do so, information for tide station and current direction must be available in your preloaded map or BlueChart g2 Vision region. You must also select the Animated value for the Tides/Currents setting (page 11). An indicator for a tide station appears on the chart as a vertical bar graph with an arrow.
Using Charts Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached. Use the Chart/Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Mariner’s Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time. To view a split chart/sonar screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Chart/Sonar. 2. Select the type of chart on the split screen.
Where To? Where To? Use the Where To? option on the Home screen to search for, and navigate to, waypoints, routes, tracks, and services such as nearby fuel, repairs, and ramps. Note: You must create waypoints and routes before you can navigate to them. You can navigate to a destination using one of three methods: Go To, Route To, or Guide To. • Go To—takes you directly to the destination. • Route To—creates a route from your location to a destination, allowing you to add turns to the route.
Where To? 3. Select a destination. Note: Press the right or left arrow to view additional information or to display the location on a chart. 4. Select Navigate To. 5. Select Go To. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card to use Automatic Guidance. 6. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual To stop navigating: Press MENU, and select Stop Navigating. To search for a destination by name: 1.
Where To? Creating and Using Waypoints You can store up to 3,000 waypoints with a user-defined name, symbol, depth, water temperature, and comment for each waypoint. To create a new waypoint: 1. From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > New Waypoint. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints > Options > New Waypoint. 2. Create a waypoint using one of the following: • Enter Coordinates—enter the grid coordinates of the new waypoint.
Where To? 2. Select an option. • Select Review or the name of the waypoint to view details of objects in the vicinity of the cursor. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) • Select Navigate To to navigate to the selected location. • Select Create Waypoint to mark a waypoint at the cursor location. • Select Information to view tide (page 36), current (page 36), celestial (page 37), chart notes, or local services information near the cursor.
Where To? Creating and Using Routes You can create and store up to 100 routes, with up to 250 waypoints each. To create a route from your present location: 1. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) to select your destination. 2. Select Navigate To > Route To. 3. Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location at which you want to make the last turn toward your destination. 4. Press SELECT. Repeat this step to add additional turns. 5.
Where To? To edit a route: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. Select the route to edit. 3. Select Edit Route. You can edit the route name or use the chart or turn list to edit the route turns. To turn on the track log: From the Navigation or Perspective 3D chart, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. A trailing line on the chart indicates your track. To delete a route: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2.
Where To? To clear the active track: From the Navigation or Perspective 3D chart, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Active Tracks > Clear Active Track. The track memory is cleared. The current track continues to be recorded. To retrace the active track: 1. From the Navigation or Perspective 3D chart, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Active Tracks > Follow Active Track. 2. Select either the time the current track began or Entire Log. 3. Follow the colored line on the screen.
Where To? Using BlueChart g2 Vision NOTICE BlueChart g2 Vision data cards are not waterproof. When you are not using the card, keep it in the original packaging for safekeeping and store it away from exposure to sun and rain to prevent damage to the card. BlueChart g2 Vision data cards are susceptible to damage from static electricity. In low-humidity environments, you should ground yourself on a large metal object before handling the card to prevent damage to the card.
Viewing Information Viewing Information Use the Information screen to access information about dashboard gauges, tides, currents, user data, and other vessels. Viewing a Compass From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Compass. 30 Viewing Numbers You can view and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. You can customize the number of fields shown and the type of information shown in each field.
Viewing Information To customize the Numbers screen: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 2. Press MENU and select Configure. 3. Select the number of fields to show (3, 4, 5, or 6). 4. Select information to show in each field. Select a field to view additional information that can be shown or select Change Page and press the Range (-/+) keys to view additional fields. Viewing Trip Information From the home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Trip.
Viewing Information Cycling Through Engine Gauge Screens 1. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Engine. 2. Select the left and right arrows on the Rocker to move from one gauge screen to the next. Customizing Engine Gauge Limits To establish the upper and lower limits of a gauge and the range of desired standard operation, you can configure up to four values for the engine gauge. When a value exceeds the range of standard operation, the gauge face or bar becomes red.
Viewing Information Selecting the Engines Shown in Gauges You must manually select the number of engines shown in the engine gauges (page 32) before you can select the engines for which information appears in the gauges. 1. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Engine > MENU > Gauge Setup > Engine Selection > Edit Engines. 2. Select First Engine. 3. Select the number of the engine for which you want to view information in the first gauge or bar.
Viewing Information • Set Total Fuel Onboard—select to specify the total fuel in your tanks. Select Done. Viewing and Synchronizing Fuel Gauges Viewing Fuel Gauges To view engine information, your chartplotter must be connected to a device capable of measuring fuel level, fuel flow, or both. Viewing and Customizing Wind Gauges From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Engine.
Viewing Information Selecting True, Apparent, or Ground Wind for the Wind Gauges The chartplotter must be connected to the peripheral devices listed below to capture the data shown on the wind speed graph. Wind Description Speed Apparent Shows wind speed data Wind based on the flow of air experienced while on a boat in motion. True Shows wind speed data Wind based on the flow of air experienced while on a stationary boat.
Viewing Information Viewing Tide-station Information 1. Select Information > Tides & Currents > Tides. 2. Select a tide station. Tide-station information is shown. • Select Change Date > Manual to view tide information for a different date. Select the left and right arrows on the Rocker to move the time line. • Select Show Report to view the Tide Prediction Report for the selected station. 36 Viewing Current Information Use the Current Prediction screen to view information for currents. 1.
Viewing Information Viewing Celestial Information Viewing User Data The Celestial screen shows information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, the moon phase, and the approximate sky view location of the sun and moon. By default, the chartplotter shows celestial information for the present date and time. To view user data, from the Home screen, select Information > User Data. Waypoints—view a list of all saved waypoints (page 24). From the Home screen, select Information > Celestial.
Viewing Information 8. From the Home screen on your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 9. Complete one of the following: • Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the SD card to the chartplotter and combine it with existing user data. • Select Replace From Card to overwrite the data on your chartplotter. 10. Select the file name from the list. The data is transferred from the SD card to the chartplotter. To copy or merge HomePort data to your chartplotter: 1.
Viewing Information 3. Complete one of the following: • Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the SD card to the chartplotter and combine it with existing user data. • Select Replace From Card to overwrite items on your chartplotter. 4. Select the file name from the list. The data is transferred from the SD card to the chartplotter. To copy the built-in maps to an SD card: 1. Insert an SD card (at least 4 GB) into the SD card slot on the front of the unit. 2.
Viewing Information To restore backup data to your chartplotter: 1. Copy the appropriate .ADM file from the computer to an SD card in the Garmin\UserData folder. 2. Insert the SD card into your chartplotter. 3. From the Home screen on your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. To delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1. From the Home screen on your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Clear User Data. 2.
Viewing Information AIS Targeting Symbols Symbol Description AIS vessel. The vessel is reporting AIS information. The direction in which the triangle is pointing indicates the direction in which the AIS vessel is moving. Target is selected. About AIS Search and Rescue Transmitters AIS Search and Rescue Transmitters (AIS-SART, or SART) are self-contained devices that transmit emergency position reports when activated.
Viewing Information The location of this symbol indicates the closest point of approach to a dangerous target, and the numbers near the symbol indicate the time to the closest point of approach to that target. Dangerous target is lost. A red X indicates that the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost, and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to be tracked.
Viewing Information ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ From the Home screen, select Configure > Other Vessels > AIS SART Test. Activated dangerous target Projected course MMSI Heading Direction of turn Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or on a 3D Chart View AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and active transponder signals from other vessels.
Viewing Information Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel 1. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner’s Eye 3D. 3. Use the Rocker to select an AIS vessel. Press SELECT. 4. Select AIS Vessel > Activate Target. 1. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner’s Eye 3D. 3. Use the Rocker to select an AIS vessel. Press SELECT. 4.
Viewing Information 6. Select Time To to sound an alarm if AIS determines that a target will intersect the safe zone within the defined time interval (ranging from 1 to 24 minutes). 7. Select a time. Viewing a List of AIS Targets Note: Mariner’s Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Fishing charts are available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in map supports Fishing charts.
Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen to configure unit settings. Configuring System Settings To change general system settings from the Home screen, select Configure > System. Simulator—turn Simulator mode on or off. Select Setup to set simulator options, such as simulated position, speed, and direction. Beeper/Display—select Beeper to set when the unit makes audible sounds. Select Display > Backlight to brighten or darken the backlight.
Configuring the Chartplotter Map Datum—change the coordinate system in which the map is structured. Do not change the map datum unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. Time—set the time options. • Time Format—select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone—set the time zone you want displayed for time readings. If Auto is selected for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is automatically set to Auto.
Configuring the Chartplotter To set the distance from shore: 1. Dock your boat or drop anchor. 2. From the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Dist. > Normal. 3. From Home screen, select Where To? > Waypoints. 4. Select a waypoint for a destination that you have navigated to previously. 5. Select Navigate To > Guide To. 6. Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line.
Configuring the Chartplotter • NMEA High Speed—supports the input or output of standard 0183 data for most AIS receivers. Serial Port 2 (if supported)—configures the input/output format for serial port 2 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. NMEA 0183 Setup—enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. To enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences: 1.
Configuring the Chartplotter To label tanks as names: 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup > Label Devices > Change Tank Labels. 2. Select the type of tank you want to label. 3. Select Choose Names. 4. Select a tank. 3. Select the location of the tank: Port (P), Center (C), Starboard (S), Fore (F), or Aft (A). 4. Select the label you want to use for the tank. Setting Alarms You can set the unit to sound an audible alarm when certain conditions are met.
Configuring the Chartplotter Setting Sonar Alarms To set a sonar alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to view depth and water temperature information. To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set the fuel alarm level: 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Fuel > Total Onboard > On (or Off). 2.
Configuring the Chartplotter To adjust the Keel Offset: 1. If the transducer is installed at the water line ➊, measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat. Enter this value in step 3 as a positive number. If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel ➋, measure the distance from the transducer to the water line. Enter this value in step 3 as a negative number. ➊ ➋ 2. From the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset. 3.
Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring Other Vessels To configure settings for boats other than your own, from the Home screen, select Configure > Other Vessels. NOTE: To configure AIS or DSC information for other boats, your unit must be connected to an external AIS or DSC device. AIS—turn AIS (Automatic Identification System) on or off. AIS alerts you to area traffic by providing boat IDs, position, course, and speed for boats that are within range and equipped with a transponder.
Using Sonar Using Sonar Understanding the Flasher Screen When connected to a transducer, the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders: GPSMAP 431s GPSMAP 531s GPSMAP 541s GPSMAP 441s GPSMAP 536s GPSMAP 546s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer’s sonar readings. (GPSMAP 431s/531s/536s only) Use the Flasher screen to display sonar information on a circular depth scale ➊. The scale indicates what is beneath your boat.
Using Sonar Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view both the 50 kHz ➊ and the 200 kHz ➋ frequencies on the same screen. A 50 kHz frequency graph appears on the left. A 200 kHz frequency graph appears on the right. Understanding The Split Zoom Screen Use the Split Zoom screen to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom.
Using Sonar Understanding the Depth Log Screen The Depth Log screen keeps a graphic log of temperature readings over time. The present depth is shown in the top-left corner. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log. Press MENU to set the duration and the scale for the log. Understanding the Temp Log Screen If you are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of temperature readings over time.
Using Sonar Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar Setup screen to define and adjust settings universal to all sonar screens. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Sonar Setup. Scroll Speed—adjust the rate at which the sonar scrolls from right to left (Ultrascroll™, Fast, Medium, or Slow). If using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to the water speed of your boat. Surface Noise—show or hide the sonar returns near the surface of the water.
Using Sonar 3. Press Select. From the paused screen, press MENU > Resume Sonar to continue scrolling. Range—adjust the range of the depth scale on the right side of the screen (Auto, or to adjust manually, Manual Range). Gain—controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver (Auto, or to adjust manually, Manual). To see more detail, increase the gain. If the screen is cluttered, decrease the gain.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network. Feature NMEA 0183 VHF Radio NMEA 2000 VHF Radio Garmin NMEA 0183 VHF Radio Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF Radio The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Adding a DSC Contact You can make calls to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. See page 62 for information on making an individual routine call. 1. While viewing a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. Use the Rocker to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the vessel, and select Done.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000-compatible radio and you activate navigation to a man-overboard location, the radio displays the Distress Call page to initiate a man-overboard distress call. On the radio, press and hold the DISTRESS key for at least three seconds to send the distress call.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) To show or hide the trail line for a specific vessel that is sending position reports: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels > DSC List. 2. Select the vessel from the list > Edit. 3. Select Trail. To change the symbol and color of the trail line for a vessel: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels > DSC List. 2. Select the vessel from the list > Edit. 3. Select an option: • Select Symbol to edit the symbol.
Appendix Specifications Specification Model Value Size 400 series W × H × D: 5.7 in. × 5.0 in. × 3.0 in. (14.5 cm × 12.7 cm × 7.6 cm) 500 series W × H × D: 5.9 in. × 6.4 in. × 2.9 in. (15.0 cm × 16.3 cm × 7.4 cm) Weight 400 series 1.30 lb. (0.560 kg) 500 series 1.75 lb. (0.800 kg) Display 431/441 4.0 in. diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels 531/541 5.0 in. diagonal (12.7 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 × 234 pixels 536/546 5.0 in. diagonal (12.
Appendix Specification Model Value Sonar 431s/441s Power: 531s/541s • 1 kW Transducer (536s/546s only), 1,000 W (RMS), 8,000 W (peak to peak) 536s/546s • Dual Frequency, 500 W (RMS), 4,000 W (peak to peak) • Dual Beam, 400 W (RMS), 3200 W (peak to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW), 80/200 kHz (dual beam) Depth • 2,500 ft. (762 m) (1 kW), • 1,500 ft. (457 m) (dual frequency) • 900 ft.
Appendix contains data copy protection. Invalid MMSI—enter a valid MMSI. Card Needed—Your unit needs to have an SD card inserted into the SD card slot in order to perform the function you requested. Lost Satellite Reception—the unit has lost satellite signals. Check antenna connections or try moving to a location with a clear view of the sky. DSC Position Report Received From—shows the MMSI or name associated with an MMSI.
Appendix either been disconnected or the unit has lost communication with the sonar device for some other reason. Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working—the speed sensor is not detected. Check the connections. Track Already Exists [Track Name]—you entered a saved track name that already exists in memory. Modify the track name or delete the existing track. Water Temperature Alarm—sonar has reported a temperature above, below, inside, or outside the specified values.
Appendix 3. Copy the appropriate .BMP file on the card and paste it to any location on the computer. Caring for the Unit the boat. GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 546/546s The case is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance, except cleaning. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry.
Index Index A active tracks 14 aerial photos 19 AIS 40, 41, 53, 62 targeting symbols 42 threats 42 AIS alarm 53 AIS vessels 44 alarms 50, 64–67 AIS 53 anchor drag 50 battery 50 clock 50 collision 53 deep water 51 engine gauge 33 fish 51 fuel 51 GPS accuracy 50 navigation 50 off course 50 safe-zone 53 shallow water 51 sonar 51 water temp 51 animated tide stations 11 apparent wind 35 68 arrival alarms 50 A-scope 57 auto magnetic 46 automatic guidance 20, 47 auto on/off 46 autopilot 30 B backing up data 40
Index G gain 58 Garmin data transfer 48 go to 22 GPS 5, 46 heading 36 grid coordinates creating waypoints using 24 Grid (North) 46 ground wind 35 guide to 22 H hazard colors 16 heading 46 GPS 36 line 12 magnetic 36 source 36 head up 12 HOME key 5 I icon 13 ID number 6 K keel offset 51 keypad 5 L label devices 49 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual lane width 14, 16 language 47 light sectors 13 M magnetic heading 36 Man Overboard 24, 60 manual zoom 58 map datum 47 MapSource data 38 mariner’s eye 3D 15 co
Index inserting 6 removing 6 SELECT key 5 Serial Port setup 48 service points 11 settings alarms 50 chart 11 communications 48 fish eye 3D 16 initializing 3 language 47 navigation preferences 47 system 46 units of measure 46 shoreline distance 47 simulator 46 mode 5 skyview 46 software license agreement 67 software version 46 sonar advanced settings 57 appearance 57 cone 16 full screen 54 scroll speed 57 setting up 57–58 setup 57 specifications 64 70 split frequency 55 split zoom 55 temperature log 56 sp
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