GPSMAP 8000 Series ® Owner’s Manual January 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01557-00_0E
Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 GPSMAP 8000 Series Front View .............................................. 1 Using the Touchscreen .......................................................... 1 Locking the Touchscreen ....................................................... 1 Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter ........................ 1 Downloading the Manuals ..........................................................
Split-Zoom Sonar View ........................................................ 15 Split-Frequency Sonar View ................................................ 15 Panoptix™ Sonar Views ...................................................... 15 Changing the Sonar View .................................................... 16 Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen ............................... 16 Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen ................................ 16 Pausing the Sonar Display ...............
Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge ........... 29 Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge ....................... 29 Viewing Trip Gauges ................................................................ 29 Resetting Trip Gauges ......................................................... 29 Viewing Graphs ........................................................................ 29 Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales ......................... 29 Tide, Current, and Celestial Information.........
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a Memory Card .... 40 Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card ................................. 40 Backing Up Data to a Computer ............................................... 40 Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter .................................. 40 Saving System Information to a Memory Card ......................... 40 Appendix....................................................................... 40 Registering Your Device ..................................
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.
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully, the software update is not complete. GPS Satellite Signals When you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the appears at the top of chartplotter acquires satellite signals, the Home screen. When the chartplotter loses satellite signals, disappears and a flashing question mark appears over on the chart. For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com /aboutGPS.
Resetting the Station Layouts You can restore the factory default layouts for all stations. Select Settings > System > Station Information > Reset Stations. Setting the Vessel Type 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 Powerboat or Sailboat. connected to a radar. This feature is not available with all models.
2 Select a chart or 3D chart view. Creating a Waypoint on the Chart 1 From a chart or a 3D chart view, select a location or object. A list of options appears along the right side of the chart. The options that appear vary based on the location or object you selected. Select Create Waypoint. 2 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.
An indicator for a tide station appears on the chart as a vertical bar graph with an arrow. A red arrow pointing downward indicates a falling tide, and a blue arrow pointing upward indicates a rising tide. When you move the cursor over the tide 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 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.
Chart and 3D Chart View Settings NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views. Some options require premium maps or connected accessories, such as radar. These settings apply to the charts and 3D chart views, except the radar overlay and Fish Eye 3D (Fish Eye 3D Settings). From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu. Waypoints and Tracks: See Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart Views. Other Vessels: See Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views.
Display Setup: See Showing AIS and MARPA Vessels on a Chart or on a 3D Chart View. Laylines Settings When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type), you can display laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be very helpful when racing. From the navigation chart, select Menu > Sailing > Laylines. Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel are shown on the chart, and sets the length of the laylines. Sailing Ang.: Allows you to select how the device calculates laylines.
Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint From any screen, select Mark. Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location 1 Select Info > User Data > Waypoints > Create 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.
5 If necessary, repeat step 3 and 4 to add additional turns, 6 7 8 9 working backward from the destination to the present location of your vessel. The last turn you add should be the first turn you make, starting from your present location. It should be the turn closest to your vessel. If necessary, select Menu. Select Navigate Route. Review the course indicated by the magenta line. Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.
3 Review the path, indicated by the magenta line. 4 Select Start Navigation. 5 Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles. 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. This is due to the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe obstacle height.
whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and the turns enable efficient travel. Auto Guidance maintains a wide clearance from obstacles in open water, even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to Near or Nearest. As a result, the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line, unless the destination selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway.
You can share waypoints, tracks, and routes with all compatible devices connected to the Garmin Marine Network (Ethernet) automatically. NOTE: This feature is not available on all models. Select Settings > Preferences > User Data Sharing > On. If a change is made to a waypoint, track, or route on one chartplotter, that data is synchronized automatically across all chartplotters on the Ethernet network. Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Select Info > User Data > Clear User Data > All > OK.
• 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. Tack and Gybe You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while heading hold or wind hold is engaged. Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold 1 Engage heading hold (Engaging the Autopilot). 2 Select Menu > Tack/Gybe. 3 Select a direction. The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe.
The full-screen Traditional sonar view show a large image of the sonar readings from a transducer. The range scale along the right side of the screen shows the depth of detected objects as the screen scrolls from the right to the left. À Á Â Depth information Suspended targets or fish Bottom of the body of water DownVü Sonar View NOTE: Not all models support DownVü sonar technology and transducers.
Ä Å Drop shot jig Bottom 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. À Á Â Ã Ä Å Color legend Boat Range Bottom Structure Fish 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. Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Boat À Á Â Ã Ä Range 1 From a sonar view, select a location.
NOTE: Using multiple transducers simultaneously can create cross talk, which can be removed by adjusting the Interference sonar setting. Selecting a Sonar Source This feature may not be available with all models. 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 DownVü, you can select the source to use from the DownVü sonar view.
Sonar Frequencies NOTE: The frequencies available depend on the chartplotter, sounder modules, and transducer being used. Adjusting the frequency helps adapt the sonar for your particular goals and the present depth of the water. Higher frequencies use narrow beam widths, and are better for high-speed operation and rough sea conditions. Bottom definition and thermocline definition can be better when using a higher frequency.
2 Select an option: • If you have a 200/77 kHz, dual-beam transducer, select Dual Beam (200/77 kHz). • If you have a 200/50 kHz, dual-frequency transducer, select Dual Frequency (200/50 kHz). • If you have another type of transducer, select it from the list. Sonar Setup NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models, sounder modules, and transducers. Sonar Settings NOTE: These settings do not apply to Panoptix transducers. See RealVü Sonar Settings and LiveVü Sonar Settings.
Fish Alarm: Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer detects a suspended target within the specified depth range and the specified color range. Advanced Sonar Settings From a sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Advanced. Transmit: Stops the transducer from transmitting. Shift: Allows you to set the depth range on which the sonar is focused. This allows you to zoom in a higher resolution in the focused depth.
When you connect your compatible chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar, such as a GMR™ 1226 xHD2 or a GMR 24 HD, you can view more information about your surroundings. The GMR transmits a narrow beam of microwave energy as it rotates to a 360° pattern. When the transmitted energy contacts a target, some of that energy is reflected back to the radar. Radar Display Modes NOTE: Not all modes are available with all radar devices and all chartplotters. Select Radar.
1 Select Radar > Sentry > Menu > Sentry Setup > Adjust Guard Zone > Adjust Guard Zone > Corner 1. 2 Touch and drag the location of the outer guard-zone corner À. 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. Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen 3 Select Corner 2.
Radar Overlay When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar, you can use the Radar overlay to overlay radar information on the Navigation chart or on the Fishing chart. The Radar overlay superimposes radar information on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. Data appears on the Radar overlay based on the most recently used radar mode (such as Harbor, Offshore, or Sentry), and all settings configurations applied to the Radar overlay are also applied to the last-used radar mode.
Minimizing Nearby Large-Object Interference Nearby targets of significant size, such as jetty walls, can cause a very bright image of the target to appear on the Radar screen. This image can obscure smaller targets located near it. NOTE: Depending upon the radar in use, the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay. 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu > Gain.
Rings: Shows the range rings that help you to visualize distances on the radar screen. Nav Lines: Shows the navigation lines that indicate the course you have set using Route To, Guide To, or Go To. Waypoints: Shows waypoints on the radar screen. Autopilot Screen 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.
• 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. 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.
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. Incoming Distress Calls If your compatible chartplotter and VHF radio are connected using NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your chartplotter alerts you when your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call.
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. 4 If necessary, select Channel, and select a new channel. 5 Select Send. The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio. On your Garmin VHF radio, select Call.
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. • To show true or apparent wind speed, select Wind Speed, and select an option.
Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current Station 1 2 3 4 Select Info > Tides & Currents. Select Tides or Currents. Select Nearby Stations. Select a station. Viewing Almanac Information from the Navigation Chart 1 From a chart or 3D chart view, select a location. 2 Select Information. 3 Select Tides, Currents, or Celestial. Warning Manager Viewing Messages 1 Select Info > Warning Manager. 2 Select a message. 3 Select Review.
2 From the media screen, select Source > MTP. Adjusting the Volume Enabling and Disabling Zones If you have wired your vessel's speakers into zones, you can disable unused zones. 1 From the media screen, select Menu > Audio Levels > Enable/Disable Zones. 2 Select a zone. Muting the Media Volume 1 From the media screen, select 2 If necessary, select Select. . Scanning VHF Channels Before you can scan VHF channels, you must set the source to VHF.
SiriusXM Weather WARNING The weather information provided through this product is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information, and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively. Always use common sense while navigating, and check alternate weather information sources prior to making safety-related decisions.
Front Symbol Wave directions appear on the chart using red arrows. The direction of each arrow pointer indicates the direction in which a wave is moving. Description Stationary front Occluded front Trough Pressure-center symbols often appear near weather fronts. PressureCenter Symbol Description Indicates a low-pressure center, which is a region of relatively lower pressure. Moving away from a lowpressure center results in increased pressure.
screen. Variations in the visibility shading show the forecast change in surface visibility. NOTE: This feature is not available on all devices and in all subscriptions. Select Charts > Visibility. Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for Another Time Period 1 Select Charts > Visibility. 2 Select an option: • To view the visibility forecast for the next 36 hours, in 12hour increments, select Next Forecast multiple times.
Saving Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera 1 From a video screen, touch the screen. The video controls appear on the screen. 2 Hold a video preset button. A green light indicates the setting is stored. Naming Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera 1 From a video screen, select Menu > Video Setup > Presets. 2 Select a preset. 3 Select Rename. 4 Enter preset name. Activating Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera You can quickly return networked cameras to preset values.
2 Select an option: • To show the video using a stretched aspect ratio, select Aspect > Stretch. The video cannot be stretched beyond the dimensions provided by the connected video device, and it may not fill the entire screen. • To show the video using a standard aspect ratio, select Aspect > Standard. • To adjust the brightness, select Brightness, and select Up, Down, or Auto. • To adjust the color saturation, select Saturation, and select Up, Down, or Auto.
Auto Guidance: Sets the measurements for the Safe Depth, Safe Height, and Shoreline Distance, when you are using some premium maps. Route Start: Selects a starting point for route navigation. Auto Guidance Line Configurations CAUTION The Safe Depth and Safe Height settings influence how the chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance line. If an area has an unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle height, the Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area.
1 Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup > Port Types. 2 Select an input or output port. 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.
This is the temperature offset. Enter this value in step 5 as a positive number if the sensor connected to the chartplotter measures the water temperature as being colder than it actually is. Enter this value in step 5 as a negative number if the sensor connected to the chartplotter measures the water temperature as being warmer than it actually is. 4 Select Settings > My Vessel > Temperature Offset. 5 Enter the temperature offset calculated in step 3.
Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters 1 On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Wireless Remote > Disconnect All. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Garmin Helm Application with the Chartplotter Before you can control the chartplotter with the Garmin Helm application, you must download and install the application, and connect the chartplotter to a Wi‑Fi router. 1 Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Helm App. Select an option.
Cleaning the Screen NOTICE Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective coating. The device is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which is very sensitive to skin oils, 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. Screenshots You can capture a screenshot of any screen shown on your chartplotter as a bitmap (.bmp) file.
Type Sentence Description Software License Agreement MTW Water temperature VHW Water speed and heading WPL Waypoint location DSC Digital selective calling information DSE Expanded digital selective calling HDG Heading, deviation, and variation HDM Heading, magnetic MWD Wind direction and speed MDA Meteorological composite MWV Wind speed and angle VDM AIS VHF data-link message BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGR
Index current stations 29, 30 indicators 5 A D aerial photos 5 AIS 5–7 distress signal device 6 radar 22 SART 6 targeting 5, 6 threats 6, 22 turning on 39 alarms 38 anchor drag 38 arrival 38 collision 6, 39 deep water 19 engine 28 gauges 28 navigation 38 off course 38 shallow water 19 sonar 19 water temperature 19 weather 38 anchor drag alarm 38 animated currents, tides 4 antenna, GPS 2 arrival alarm 38 Auto Guidance 8, 10, 11, 36 line 11, 37 paths 11 shoreline distance 11, 37 autopilot 25 adjusting the
other vessels AIS 7 trails 7 P Perspective 3D 34 photos, aerial 5 position, tracking 27 position report 27 power key 1, 36 powerboat 3, 13, 39 preferred data source 25 premium charts 4, 5, 7 aerial photos 5 Fish Eye 3D 8 tide and current indicators 4 product registration 40 product support 1 contact information 1 R radar 20–23 AIS 22 bird mode 23 clutter 24 color scheme 24 custom park position 23 echo trails 24 field of view 24 front-of-boat offset 25 gain 23 MARPA 6 optimizing display 24 overlay screen 2
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