Garmin Echomap chirp 40 series User manual

echoMAP™ CHIRP 40/50/70/90 Series

Owner’s Manual

January 2016 190-01951-00_0B

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Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................1

Front View...................................................................................1

Device Keys........................................................................... 1

Downloading the Manuals.......................................................... 1

Manual Conventions................................................................... 1

Getting More Information............................................................ 1

Inserting Memory Cards............................................................. 1

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card........................... 1

Software Update......................................................................... 1

Updating the Device Software............................................... 1

GPS Satellite Signals..................................................................2

Selecting the GPS Source..................................................... 2

Adjusting the Backlight............................................................... 2

Adjusting the Color Mode........................................................... 2

Customizing the Home Screen................................................... 2

Charts and 3D Chart Views........................................... 2

Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart............................. 2

Zooming In and Out of the Chart........................................... 2

Panning the Chart with the Keys........................................... 2

Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys........... 2

Measuring a Distance on the Chart....................................... 2

Chart Symbols....................................................................... 3

Navigating to a Point on the Chart......................................... 3

Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart............ 3

Viewing Details about Navaids.............................................. 3

Heading Line and Angle Markers.......................................... 3

Premium Charts.......................................................................... 3

Viewing Tide Station Information........................................... 4

Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart.............. 4

Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks..................................... 4

Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours Mapping.................................... 4

Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Feature................................................................... 5

Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map......... 5

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings....................................5

Automatic Identification System..................................................5

AIS Targeting Symbols.......................................................... 5

Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets...... 5

Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or 3D Chart View.............. 5

Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel.................................... 6

Viewing a List of AIS Threats................................................. 6

Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm................................... 6

AIS Distress Signals.............................................................. 6

Turning Off AIS Reception..................................................... 6

Chart and 3D Chart View Settings.............................................. 6

Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup...................................... 6

Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart

Views..................................................................................... 7

Overlay Numbers Settings..................................................... 7

Showing a Navigation Inset................................................... 7

Chart Appearance Settings.................................................... 7

Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines............ 8

Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views........ 8

Fish Eye 3D Settings............................................................. 8

Navigation with a Chartplotter...................................... 8

Basic Navigation Questions........................................................ 8

Destinations................................................................................ 9

Searching for a Destination by Name.................................... 9

Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart.............. 9

Searching for Destination Using User Data........................... 9

Searching for a Marine Services Destination......................... 9

Courses...................................................................................... 9

Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To............. 9

Stopping Navigation................................................................. 10

Waypoints................................................................................. 10

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint.................... 10

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location........................ 10

Marking an MOB or SOS Location.......................................10

Viewing a List of all Waypoints............................................ 10

Editing a Saved Waypoint.................................................... 10

Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint.............. 10

Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB.......................................... 10

Deleting All Waypoints......................................................... 10

Routes...................................................................................... 10

Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present

Location............................................................................... 10

Creating and Saving a Route............................................... 10

Viewing a List of Routes...................................................... 10

Editing a Saved Route......................................................... 10

Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route....................... 11

Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route...... 11

Deleting a Saved Route....................................................... 11

Deleting All Saved Routes................................................... 11

Tracks....................................................................................... 11

Showing Tracks................................................................... 11

Setting the Color of the Active Track................................... 11

Saving the Active Track....................................................... 11

Viewing a List of Saved Tracks............................................ 11

Editing a Saved Track.......................................................... 11

Saving a Track as a Route...................................................11

Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track.................. 11

Deleting a Saved Track........................................................11

Deleting All Saved Tracks.................................................... 12

Retracing the Active Track................................................... 12

Clearing the Active Track..................................................... 12

Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording........... 12

Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log........... 12

Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks................. 12

Auto Guidance.......................................................................... 12

Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path.................... 12

Creating an Auto Guidance Path......................................... 12

Filtering a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths............ 12

Reviewing an Auto Guidance Path...................................... 12

Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path........................................ 12

Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress......... 12

Setting a Timed Arrival.........................................................12

Adjusting the Distance from Shore...................................... 12

Auto Guidance Line Configurations..................................... 13

Boundaries................................................................................13

Creating a Boundary............................................................ 13

Converting a Route to a Boundary...................................... 13

Converting a Track to a Boundary....................................... 13

Editing a Boundary...............................................................13

Setting a Boundary Alarm.................................................... 14

Deleting a Boundary............................................................ 14

Autopilot........................................................................ 14

Autopilot Screen....................................................................... 14

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment................................ 14

Setting the Power Saver...................................................... 14

Steering Patterns...................................................................... 14

Following the U-Turn Pattern............................................... 14

Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern...................... 14

Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern...................... 14

Following the Williamson Turn Pattern................................ 14

Combinations............................................................... 14

Selecting a Combination........................................................... 15

Customizing a Combination Screen......................................... 15

Adding a Custom Combination Screen.................................... 15

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Sonar............................................................................. 15

Sonar Views..............................................................................15

Traditional Sonar View......................................................... 15

DownVü Sonar View............................................................ 15

SideVü Sonar View.............................................................. 15

Split-Screen Sonar Views.................................................... 16

Split-Zoom Sonar View........................................................ 16

Split-Frequency Sonar View................................................ 16

Selecting the Transducer Type................................................. 16

Calibrating the Compass......................................................16

Transducer Installation Settings...........................................16

Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Using the Device

Keys.......................................................................................... 16

Pausing the Sonar Display....................................................... 16

Viewing Sonar History.............................................................. 16

Customizing the Overlay Numbers........................................... 16

Adjusting the Level of Detail..................................................... 17

Adjusting the Color Intensity..................................................... 17

Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale.................... 17

Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen........................... 17

Setting the Scroll Speed........................................................... 17

Sonar Frequencies................................................................... 17

Selecting Frequencies......................................................... 18

Creating a Frequency Preset............................................... 18

Turning On the A-Scope........................................................... 18

Sonar Setup.............................................................................. 18

Sonar Settings..................................................................... 18

Sonar Appearance Settings................................................. 18

Advanced Sonar Settings.................................................... 18

Transducer Installation Settings...........................................18

Sonar Alarm Settings........................................................... 19

Sonar Recordings..................................................................... 19

Recording the Sonar Display............................................... 19

Stopping the Sonar Recording............................................. 19

Deleting a Sonar Recording................................................. 19

Playing Sonar Recordings................................................... 19

Gauges and Almanac Data.......................................... 19

Viewing the Compass............................................................... 19

Viewing Trip Gauges................................................................ 19

Resetting Trip Gauges......................................................... 19

Tide, Current, and Celestial Information................................... 19

Tide Station Information....................................................... 19

Current Station Information.................................................. 19

Celestial Information............................................................ 19

Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial Information

for a Different Date...............................................................19

Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current

Station.................................................................................. 20

Digital Selective Calling............................................... 20

Chartplotter and NMEA® 0183 VHF Radio Functionality......... 20

Turning On DSC....................................................................... 20

DSC List....................................................................................20

Viewing the DSC List........................................................... 20

Adding a DSC Contact......................................................... 20

Incoming Distress Calls............................................................ 20

Navigating to a Vessel in Distress....................................... 20

Position Tracking...................................................................... 20

Viewing a Position Report.................................................... 20

Navigating to a Tracked Vessel........................................... 20

Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel.... 20

Editing Information in a Position Report.............................. 20

Deleting a Position-Report Call............................................ 20

Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart...................................... 20

Individual Routine Calls............................................................ 21

Selecting a DSC Channel.................................................... 21

Making an Individual Routine Call....................................... 21

Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target............ 21

Chartplotter Data Management................................... 21

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from HomePort to a

Chartplotter............................................................................... 21

Copying Data from a Memory Card.......................................... 21

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a Memory Card.... 21

Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes... 21

Sharing Waypoints and Routes Across Devices...................... 21

Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card................................. 21

Backing Up Data to a Computer............................................... 21

Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter.................................. 21

Saving System Information to a Memory Card......................... 22

Device Configuration................................................... 22

Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically............................... 22

System Settings........................................................................ 22

Display Settings................................................................... 22

GPS Settings....................................................................... 22

Viewing the Event Log......................................................... 22

Viewing System Software Information................................. 22

My Vessel Settings................................................................... 22

Setting the Keel Offset......................................................... 22

Setting the Water Temperature Offset................................. 23

Calibrating a Water Speed Device....................................... 23

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel............................... 23

Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel... 23

Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits............ 23

Communications Settings......................................................... 23

NMEA 0183..........................................................................23

NMEA 2000 Settings............................................................24

Setting Alarms.......................................................................... 24

Navigation Alarms................................................................ 24

System Alarms..................................................................... 24

Units Settings............................................................................24

Navigation Settings................................................................... 24

Other Vessel Settings............................................................... 24

Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings................ 24

Appendix....................................................................... 24

Registering Your Device........................................................... 24

Cleaning the Screen................................................................. 25

Screenshots.............................................................................. 25

Capturing Screenshots........................................................ 25

Copying Screenshots to a Computer................................... 25

Troubleshooting........................................................................ 25

My device will not acquire GPS signals............................... 25

My device will not turn on or keeps turning off..................... 25

My device is not creating waypoints in the correct

location.................................................................................25

NMEA 0183 Information........................................................... 25

NMEA 2000 PGN Information...................................................26

Software License Agreement................................................... 26

Index.............................................................................. 27

ii Table of Contents

Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings and other important

information.

Front View

ÀPower key

ÁDevice keys

ÂmicroSD™ memory card slot

ÃAutomatic backlight sensor

Device Keys

Turns on and off the device when held.

Adjusts the backlight and color mode when quickly pressed

and released.

Zooms out of a chart or view.

Zooms in to a chart or view.

Scrolls, highlights options, and moves the cursor.

SELECT Acknowledges messages and selects options.

BACK Returns to the previous screen.

MARK Saves the present location as a waypoint.

HOME Returns to the Home screen.

MENU Opens a menu of options for the page, when applicable.

Closes a menu, when applicable.

Downloading the Manuals

You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of

manuals from the web.

1Go to www.garmin.com/manuals/echoMAP-CHIRP.

TIP: To quickly open this web page, scan this code:

2Download the manual.

Manual Conventions

In this manual, the term “select” is used to describe these

actions.

• Using the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and then

pressing SELECT (for hard key devices only).

• Pressing a key, such as SELECT or MENU.

When you are instructed to select multiple items in a series,

small arrows appear in the text. For example, "select MENU >

Add," indicates that you need to select the MENU item or hard

key and then select the Add item.

The images in this manual are for reference only and may not

match your device exactly.

Getting More Information

If you have any questions about your device, you can contact

Garmin® Product Support.

The website, www.garmin.com/support, offers many different

troubleshooting tips to help resolve most issues and answer

most questions.

• Frequently-asked questions (FAQs)

• Software updates

• Owner's and installation manuals

• Service alerts

• Video

• Contact numbers and addresses

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. You can use blank memory cards to record

sonar data and transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and

tracks to another compatible Garmin chartplotter or a computer.

1Open the access flap or door on the front of the chartplotter.

2Insert the memory card.

3Press the card in until it clicks.

4Close the door.

Loading the New Software on a Memory

Card

1Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.

2Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.

3Select Download next to echoMAP Series with SD Card.

4Read and agree to the terms.

5Select Download.

6Select Run.

7Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select

Next > Finish.

Software Update

You may need to update the device software when you install

the device or add an accessory to the device.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the software, you must obtain a

software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a

memory card.

1Turn on the chartplotter.

Introduction 1

2After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into

the card slot.

NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to

appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is

inserted.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

4Wait several minutes while the software update process

completes.

The device returns to normal operation after the software

update process is complete.

5Remove the memory card.

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

chartplotter acquires satellite signals, appears at the top of

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.

Selecting the GPS Source

You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have

more than one GPS source.

1Select Settings > System > GPS.

2Select the source for GPS data.

Adjusting the Backlight

1Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.

TIP: Press from any screen to open the backlight settings.

2Adjust the backlight.

Adjusting the Color Mode

1Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.

TIP: Press from any screen to access the color settings.

2Select an option.

Customizing the Home Screen

You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.

1From the Home screen, select Customize Home.

2Select an option:

• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the item to

move, and select the new location.

• To add an item to the Home screen, select Add, and

select the new item.

• To remove an item you have added to the Home screen,

select Remove, and select the item.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the

map data and accessories used.

You can open the charts and 3D chart views by selecting

Charts.

Navigation Chart: Shows navigation data available on your pre-

loaded maps and from supplemental maps, if available. The

data includes 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. This view is helpful when navigating tricky

shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when

trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or

anchorages.

Mariner’s Eye 3D: Shows 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 when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar

harbors or anchorages.

NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are

available with premium charts, in some areas.

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.

Fishing Chart: Provides a detailed view of the bottom contours

and depth soundings on the chart. This chart removes

navigational data from the chart, provides detailed

bathymetric data, and enhances bottom contours for depth

recognition. This chart is best for offshore deep-sea fishing.

Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart

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.

To open the Navigation chart, select Charts > Navigation

Chart.

To open the Fishing chart, select Charts > Fishing Chart.

Zooming In and Out of the Chart

The zoom level is indicated by the scale number at the bottom of

the chart. The bar under the scale number represents that

distance on the chart.

• Select to zoom out.

• Select to zoom in.

Panning the Chart with the Keys

You can move the chart to view an area other than your present

location.

1From the chart, use the arrow keys.

2Select BACK to stop panning and return the screen to your

present location.

NOTE: To pan from a combination screen, select SELECT.

Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys

1From a chart or 3D chart view, select , , , or to move

the cursor.

2Select SELECT.

Measuring a Distance on the Chart

Select Measure Distance.

A push pin appears on the screen at your present location.

The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the corner.

2 Charts and 3D Chart Views

TIP: To reset the pin and measure from the current location of

the cursor, select SELECT.

Chart Symbols

This table contains some of the common symbols you might see

on the detailed charts.

Icon Description

Buoy

Information

Marine services

Tide station

Current station

Overhead photo available

Perspective photo available

Other features common to most charts include depth contour

lines, intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the

original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols,

obstructions, and cable areas.

Navigating to a Point on the Chart

CAUTION

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location.

2If necessary, select SELECT.

3Select Navigate To.

4Select an option:

• To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.

• To create a route to the location, including turns, select

Route To.

• To use Auto Guidance, select Guide To.

5Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within

any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance

cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to

the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe

obstacle height.

6Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

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.

1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, 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.

2Select an option:

• To navigate to the selected location, select Navigate To.

• To mark a waypoint at the cursor location, select New

Waypoint.

• To view the distance and bearing of the object from your

current location, select Measure Distance.

The distance and bearing appear on the screen. Select

SELECT to measure from a location other than your

current location.

• To view tide, current, celestial, chart notes, or local

services information near the cursor, select Information.

Viewing Details about Navaids

From the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Perspective 3D chart

view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view, you can view details about

various types of navigation aids, including beacons, lights, and

obstructions.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are

available with premium charts, in some areas.

1From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid.

2Select the name of the navaid.

Heading Line and Angle Markers

The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the

bow of the boat in the direction of travel. Angle markers indicate

where you should navigate and are helpful for casting.

Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines

You can show the heading line and the course over ground

(COG) line on the chart.

COG is your direction of movement. Heading is the direction the

bow of the boat is pointed, when a heading sensor is connected.

1From a chart view, select MENU > Chart Setup > Chart

Appearance > Heading Line.

2If necessary, select Source, and select an option:

• To automatically use the source available, 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.

3Select Display, and select an option:

• Select Distance > Distance, and enter the length of the

line shown on the chart.

• Select Time > Time, and enter the time used to calculate

the distance your boat will travel in the specified time at

your present speed.

Turning on Angle Markers

You can add angle markers to the map along the heading line.

Angle markers can be helpful for casting when fishing.

1Set the heading line (Setting the Heading and Course Over

Ground Lines, page 3).

2Select Angle Markers.

Premium Charts

CAUTION

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

Charts and 3D Chart Views 3

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

NOTE: Not all models support all charts.

Optional premium charts, such as BlueChart® g2 Vision®, allow

you to get the most out of your chartplotter. In addition to

detailed marine charting, premium charts may contain these

features, which are available in some areas.

Mariner’s Eye 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the

boat for a three-dimensional navigation aid.

Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater, three-dimensional view

that visually represents the sea floor according to the

information on the chart.

Fishing Charts: Shows the chart with enhanced bottom

contours and without navigational data. This chart works well

for offshore deep-sea fishing.

High Resolution Satellite Imagery: Provides high-resolution

satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on

the Navigation chart (Showing Satellite Imagery on the

Navigation Chart, page 4).

Aerial Photos: Shows marinas and other navigationally

significant aerial photos to help you visualize your

surroundings (Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks,

page 4).

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.

Auto Guidance: Uses specified safe depth, safe height, and

chart data to determine the best course to your destination.

Viewing Tide Station Information

on the chart indicates a tide station. You can view a detailed

graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different

times or on different days.

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a tide

station.

Tide direction and tide level information appear near .

2Select the station name.

Animated Tide and Current Indicators

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can view indicators for animated tide station and current

direction on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. You must

also enable animated icons in the chart settings (Showing Tides

and Current Indicators, page 4).

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 color of the current arrow

indicates the range of speed for the current at that location.

When you move the cursor over the current direction indicator,

the specific current speed at the location appears above the

direction indicator.

Color Current Speed Range

Yellow 0 to 1 knot

Orange 1 to 2 knots

Red 2 or more knots

Showing Tides and Current Indicators

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can show static or animated tide and current station

indicators on the Navigation chart or Fishing chart.

1From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select MENU > Chart

Setup > Tides & Currents.

2Select an option:

• To show current station indicators and tide station

indicators on the chart, select On.

• To show animated tide station indicators and animated

current direction indicators on the chart, select Animated.

Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land or

on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart.

NOTE: When enabled, high-resolution satellite images are

present only at lower zoom levels. If you cannot see high-

resolution images in your optional chart region, you can select

to zoom in. You also can set the detail level higher by changing

the map zoom detail.

1From the Navigation chart, select MENU > Chart Setup >

Satellite Photos.

2Select an option:

• Select Land Only to show standard chart information on

the water, with photos overlaying the land.

• 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 Aerial Photos of Landmarks

Before you can view aerial photos on the Navigation chart, you

must turn on the Photo setting in the chart setup.

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can use aerial photographs of landmarks, marinas, and

harbors to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to

acquaint yourself with a marina or a harbor prior to arrival.

1From the Navigation chart, select a camera icon:

• To view an overhead photo, select .

• To view a perspective photo, select . The photo was

taken from the location of the camera, pointed in the

direction of the cone.

2Select Aerial Photo.

Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours Mapping

The Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping feature allows you to

create maps with contours and depth labels to increase the

accuracy of existing maps.

When you record data using Garmin Quickdraw Contours

mapping, you should use a Speed Class 10 memory card to

ensure that your device has enough processing speed. The

amount of saved data depends on the size of your memory card,

your sonar source, and the speed of your boat as you record

data. You can record longer when you use a single-beam sonar.

When Garmin Quickdraw Contours records data, a colored

circle surrounds the vessel icon. This circle represents the

approximate area of the map that is scanned by each pass. A

green circle indicates good depth and a good GPS position. A

red circle indicates that the depth or GPS position data is

unavailable.

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You can view Garmin Quickdraw Contours in a combination

screen or as a single view on the map.

When you record data on a memory card in your chartplotter,

the new data is added to your existing Garmin Quickdraw

Contours map, and is saved on the memory card. When you

insert a new memory card, the existing data does not transfer

onto the new card.

Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin

Quickdraw Contours Feature

Before you can use the Garmin Quickdraw Contours feature,

you must have a supported chartplotter with upgraded software,

sonar depth, your GPS position, and a memory card with free

space.

NOTE: This feature is not available on all models.

1From a chart view, select MENU > Quickdraw Contours >

Start Recording.

2When recording is complete, select Stop Recording.

3Select Manage > Name, and enter a name for the map.

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.

1Select a location.

2Select SELECT > Add Quickdraw Label.

3Enter 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.) with a recording offset of -0.5 m (-1.5 ft.)

creates contours at a depth of 3.1 m (10.5 ft.).

Display Offset: Sets differences in contour depths and depth

labels on a Garmin Quickdraw Contours map 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 the setting is turned on, successfully

recorded areas appear green, and unsuccessfully recorded

areas appear red. When the setting is turned off, the contour

areas use standard map colors.

Automatic Identification System

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to

identify and track other vessels, and alerts you to area traffic.

When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can

show some AIS information about other vessels that are within

range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that are

actively transmitting AIS information.

The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime

Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), location, GPS speed, GPS

heading, time that has elapsed since the last position of the

vessel was reported, nearest approach, and time to the nearest

approach.

Some chartplotter models also support Blue Force Tracking.

Vessels being tracked with Blue Force Tracking are indicated on

the chartplotter with a blue-green color.

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.

Symbol Description

Target is activated. The target appears larger on the chart. A

green line attached to the target indicates the heading of the

target. The MMSI, speed, and direction of the vessel appear

beneath the target, if the details setting has been set to Show.

If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost, a message

banner appears.

Target is lost. A green 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. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the lost

target symbol disappears from the chart or the 3D chart view.

Dangerous target in range. The target flashes while an alarm

sounds and a message banner appears. After the alarm has

been acknowledged, a solid red triangle with a red line

attached to it indicates the location and the heading of the

target. If the safe-zone collision alarm has been set to Off, the

target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the

alarm banner does not appear. If the AIS transmission from

the vessel is lost, a message banner appears.

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. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the

lost dangerous target symbol disappears from the chart or the

3D chart view.

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.

NOTE: Vessels being tracked with the Blue Force Tracking

feature are indicated with a blue-green color regardless of their

status.

Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS

Targets

When heading and course over ground information are provided

by an activated AIS target, the heading of the target appears on

a chart as a solid line attached to the AIS target symbol. A

heading line does not appear on a 3D chart view.

The projected course of an activated AIS target appears as a

dashed line on a chart or a 3D chart view. The length of the

projected course line is based on the value of the projected

heading setting. If an activated AIS target is not transmitting

speed information, or if the vessel is not moving, a projected

course line does not appear. Changes in the speed, course over

ground, or rate of turn information transmitted by the vessel can

impact the calculation of the projected course line.

When course over ground, heading, and rate of turn information

are provided by an activated AIS target, the projected course of

the target is calculated based on the course over ground and the

rate of turn information. The direction in which the target is

turning, which is also based on the rate of turn information, is

indicated by the direction of the barb at the end of the heading

line. The length of the barb does not change.

When course over ground and heading information are provided

by an activated AIS target, but rate of turn information is not

provided, the projected course of the target is calculated based

on the course over ground information.

Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or 3D Chart View

Before you can use AIS, you must connect the chartplotter to an

external AIS device and receive active transponder signals from

other vessels.

You can configure how other vessels appear on a chart or on a

3D chart view. The display range configured for one chart or one

3D chart view are applied only to that chart or to that 3D chart

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view. The details, projected heading, and trails settings

configured for one chart or one 3D chart view are applied to all

charts and to all 3D chart views.

1From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other

Vessels > AIS Display Setup.

2Select an option:

• To indicate the distance from your location in which AIS

vessels appear, select AIS Display Range, and select a

distance.

• To show details about AIS-activated vessels, select

Details > Show.

• To set the projected heading time for AIS-activated

vessels, select Projected Heading, and enter the time.

• To show the tracks of AIS vessels, select Trails, and

select the length of the track that appears using a trail.

Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel

1From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

2Select AIS Vessel > Activate Target.

Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel

You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS

heading, and other information that is reported about a targeted

AIS vessel.

1From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

2Select AIS Vessel.

Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel

1From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

2Select AIS Vessel > Deactivate Target.

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.

1Select Settings > Alarms > AIS > AIS Alarm > On.

A message banner appears and an alarm sounds when an

AIS-activated vessel enters the safe-zone area around your

boat. The object is also labeled as dangerous on the screen.

When the alarm is off, the message banner and audible

alarm are disabled, but the object is still labeled as

dangerous on the screen.

2Select Range.

3Select a distance for the safe-zone radius around your

vessel.

4Select Time To.

5Select a time at which the alarm will sound if a target is

determined to intersect the safe zone.

For example, to be notified of a pending intersection 10

minutes before it will likely occur, set Time To to 10, and the

alarm will sound 10 minutes before the vessel intersects the

safe zone.

AIS Distress Signals

Self-contained AIS distress signal devices transmit emergency

position reports when activated. The chartplotter can receive

signals from Search and Rescue Transmitters (SART),

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), and

other man overboard signals. Distress signal transmissions are

different than standard AIS transmissions, so they appear

differently on the chartplotter. Instead of tracking a distress

signal transmission for collision avoidance, you track a distress

signal transmission to locate and assist a vessel or person.

Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission

When you receive a distress signal transmission, a distress

signal alarm appears.

Select Review > Go To to begin navigation to the

transmission.

AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols

Symbol Description

AIS distress signal device transmission. Select to see more

information about the transmission and begin navigation.

Transmission lost.

Transmission test. Appears when a vessel initiates a test of

their distress signal device, and does not represent a true

emergency.

Transmission test lost.

Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts

To avoid a large number of test alerts and symbols in crowded

areas such as marinas, you can select to receive or ignore AIS

test messages. To test an AIS emergency device, you must

enable the chartplotter to receive test alerts.

1Select Settings > Alarms > AIS.

2Select an option:

• To receive or ignore Emergency Position Indicating Radio

Beacon (EPRIB) test signals, select AIS-EPIRB Test.

• To receive or ignore Man Overboard (MOB) test signals,

select AIS-MOB Test.

• To receive or ignore Search and Rescue Transponder

(SART) test signals, select AIS-SART Test.

Turning Off AIS Reception

AIS signal reception is turned on by default.

Select Settings > Other Vessels > AIS > Off.

All AIS functionality on all charts and 3D chart views is

disabled. This includes AIS vessel targeting and tracking,

collision alarms that result from AIS vessel targeting and

tracking, and the display of information about AIS vessels.

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.

These settings apply to the charts and 3D chart views, except

Fish Eye 3D (Fish Eye 3D Settings, page 8).

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select MENU.

Waypoints & Tracks: See Waypoints and Tracks Settings on

the Charts and Chart Views, page 7.

Other Vessels: See Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and

Chart Views, page 8.

Navaids: Shows navigational aids on the Fishing chart.

Chart Setup: See Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup,

page 6.

Overlay Numbers: See Overlay Numbers Settings, page 7.

This might appear in the Chart Setup menu.

Chart Appearance: See Chart Appearance Settings, page 7.

This might appear in the Chart Setup menu.

Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views.

Some settings require external accessories or applicable

premium charts.

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,

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when certain premium maps are used (Showing Satellite

Imagery on the Navigation Chart, page 4).

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.

Tides & Currents: Shows current station indicators and tide

station indicators on the chart (Showing Tides and Current

Indicators, page 4) and enables the tides and current slider,

which sets the time for which tides and currents are reported

on the map.

Roses: Shows a compass rose around your boat, indicating

compass direction oriented to the heading of the boat. A true

wind direction or apparent wind direction indicator appears if

the chartplotter is connected to a compatible marine wind

sensor. When in sailing mode, true and apparent wind are

shown on the wind rose.

Lake Level: Sets the present water level of the lake. This

feature is available only with some premium maps.

Overlay Numbers: See Overlay Numbers Settings, page 7.

Weather: Sets which weather items are shown on the chart,

when the chartplotter is connected to a compatible weather

receiver with an active subscription. Requires a compatible,

connected antenna and an active subscription.

Chart Appearance: See Chart Appearance Settings, page 7.

Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and

Chart Views

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select MENU > Waypoints &

Tracks.

Tracks: Shows tracks on the chart or 3D chart view.

Waypoints: Shows the list of waypoints (Viewing a List of all

Waypoints, page 10).

New Waypoint: Creates a new waypoint.

Waypoint Display: Sets how to display waypoints on the chart.

Active Tracks: Shows the active track options menu.

Saved Tracks: Shows the list of saved tracks (Viewing a List of

Saved Tracks, page 11).

Tracks Display: Sets which tracks to display on the chart based

on track color.

Overlay Numbers Settings

From a chart, 3D chart view, the Radar screen, or a

Combinations screen, select MENU > Overlay Numbers.

Edit Layout: Sets the layout of the data overlay, or data fields.

You can select the data to be shown within each data field.

Navigation Inset: Shows the navigation inset when the vessel

is navigating to a destination.

Navigation Inset Setup: Allows you to configure the navigation

inset to show Route Leg Details, and to control when the

inset appears before a turn or destination.

Compass Tape: Shows the compass tape data bar when the

vessel is navigating to a destination.

Editing the Data Fields

You can change the data shown in the overlay numbers

displayed on the charts and other screens.

1From a screen that supports overlay numbers, select MENU.

2If necessary, select Chart Setup.

3Select Overlay Numbers > Edit Layout.

4Select a layout.

5Select a data field.

6Select the type of data shown in the field.

Showing a Navigation Inset

You can control whether a navigation inset appears on some

chart views. The navigation inset is shown only when the boat is

navigating to a destination.

1From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU.

2If necessary, select Chart Setup.

3Select Overlay Numbers > Navigation Inset > Auto.

4Select Navigation Inset Setup.

5Complete an action:

• To show waypoint velocity made good (VMG) when

navigating a route with more than one leg, select Route

Leg Details > On.

• To show next-turn data based on distance, select Next

Turn > Distance.

• To show next-turn data based on time, select Next Turn >

Time.

• To indicate how the destination data appears, select

Destination, and select an option.

Chart Appearance Settings

You can adjust the appearance of the different charts and 3D

chart views. Each setting is specific to the chart or chart view

being used.

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views

and chartplotter models. Some options require premium maps or

connected accessories.

From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Chart Setup >

Chart Appearance.

Orientation: Sets the perspective of the map.

Detail: Adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map, at

different zoom levels.

Heading Line: Shows and adjusts the heading line, which is a

line drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the

direction of travel, and sets the data source for the heading

line.

Panoptix Area: Shows and hides the area being scanned by

the Panoptix™ transducer. The attitude and heading reference

system (AHRS) must be calibrated use this feature

(Transducer Installation Settings, page 16).

World Map: Uses either a basic world map or a shaded relief

map on the chart. These differences are visible only when

zoomed out too far to see the detailed charts.

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.

Shallow Shading: Sets the shades from the shoreline to the

specified depth.

Depth Range Shading: Specifies an upper and lower depth to

shade between.

Symbols: Shows and configures the appearance of various

symbols on the chart, such as the vessel icon, navaid

symbols, land POIs, and light sectors.

Style: Sets how the chart appears over 3D terrain.

Hazard Colors: Shows shallow water and land with a color

scale. Blue indicates deep water, yellow is shallow water, and

red is very shallow water.

Safe Depth: Sets the appearance of a safe depth for the

Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view.

NOTE: This setting affects only the appearance of hazard

colors for the Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view. It does not affect

the safe water depth Auto Guidance setting or the sonar

shallow water alarm setting.

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Range Rings: Shows and configures the appearance of range

rings, which help you to visualize distances in some chart

views.

Lane Width: Specifies the width of the navigation lane, which is

the magenta line in some chart views that indicates the

course to your destination.

Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines

You can show the heading line and the course over ground

(COG) line on the chart.

COG is your direction of movement. Heading is the direction the

bow of the boat is pointed, when a heading sensor is connected.

1From a chart view, select MENU > Chart Setup > Chart

Appearance > Heading Line.

2If necessary, select Source, and select an option:

• To automatically use the source available, 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.

3Select Display, and select an option:

• Select Distance > Distance, and enter the length of the

line shown on the chart.

• Select Time > Time, and enter the time used to calculate

the distance your boat will travel in the specified time at

your present speed.

Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views

NOTE: These options require connected accessories, such as

an AIS receiver or VHF radio.

From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other Vessels.

AIS List: Shows the AIS list (Viewing a List of AIS Threats,

page 6).

DSC List: Shows the DSC list (DSC List, page 20).

AIS Display Setup: See AIS Display Settings, page 8.

DSC Trails: Shows the tracks of DSC vessels, and selects the

length of the track that appears using a trail.

AIS Alarm: Sets the safe-zone collision alarm (Setting the Safe-

Zone Collision Alarm, page 6).

AIS Display Settings

NOTE: AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and

active transponder signals from other vessels.

From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other Vessels >

AIS Display Setup.

AIS Display Range: Indicates the distance from your location

within which AIS vessels appear.

Details: Shows details about AIS-activated vessels.

Projected Heading: Sets the projected heading time for AIS-

activated vessels.

Trails: Shows the tracks of AIS vessels, and select the length of

the track that appears using a trail.

Fish Eye 3D Settings

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

From the Fish Eye 3D chart view, select MENU.

View: Sets the perspective of the 3D chart view.

Tracks: Shows tracks.

Sonar Cone: Shows a cone that indicates the area covered by

the transducer.

Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets.

Navigation with a Chartplotter

CAUTION

If your vessel has an autopilot system, a dedicated autopilot

control display must be installed at each steering helm in order

to disable the autopilot system.

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are

available with premium charts, in some areas.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

To navigate, you must choose a destination, set a course or

create a route, and follow the course or route. You can follow

the course or the route on the Navigation chart, Fishing chart,

Perspective 3D chart view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view.

You can set and follow a course to a destination using one of

three methods: Go To, Route To, or Guide To.

Go To: Takes you directly to the destination. This is the

standard option for navigating to a destination. The

chartplotter creates a straight-line course or navigation line to

the destination. The path may run over land and other

obstacles.

Route To: Creates a route from your location to a destination,

allowing you to add turns along the way. This option provides

a straight-line course to the destination, but allows you to add

turns into the route to avoid land and other obstacles.

Guide To: Creates a path to a destination using Auto Guidance.

This option is available only when using a compatible

premium chart in a compatible chartplotter. It provides a turn-

by-turn navigation line to the destination, avoiding land and

other obstacles. The navigation line is based on the chart

data and the safe depth, safe height, and shoreline distance

user-defined chartplotter settings. Using these settings and

chart data, the chartplotter creates a navigation line that

avoids all areas that cannot be navigated between the

present location and the destination.

When you are using a compatible Garmin autopilot

connected to the chartplotter using NMEA 2000®, the

autopilot follows the Auto Guidance route.

Basic Navigation Questions

Question Answer

How do I make the

chartplotter point me in the

direction in which I want to go

(bearing)?

Navigate using Go To. See Setting and

Following a Direct Course Using Go To,

page 9.

How do I make the device

guide me along a straight line

(minimizing cross track) to a

location using the shortest

distance from the present

location?

Build a single-leg route and navigate it

using Route To. See Creating and

Navigating a Route From Your Present

Location, page 10.

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Question Answer

How do I make the device

guide me to a location while

avoiding charted obstacles?

Build a multi-leg route and navigate it

using Route To. See Creating and

Navigating a Route From Your Present

Location, page 10.

How do I make the device

steer my automatic pilot?

Navigate using Route To. See Creating

and Navigating a Route From Your

Present Location, page 10.

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 Line

Configurations, page 13.

Destinations

You can select destinations using various charts and 3D chart

views or using the lists.

Searching for a Destination by Name

You can search for saved waypoints, saved routes, saved

tracks, and marine services destinations by name.

1Select Navigation Info > Search by Name.

2Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination.

3If necessary, select Done.

The 50 nearest destinations that contain your search criteria

appear.

4Select the destination.

Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart

From the Navigation chart, select a destination.

Searching for Destination Using User Data

1Select User Data.

2Select an option:

• To view a list of preloaded locations and previously

marked locations, select Waypoints.

• To view a list of previously saved routes, select Routes.

• To view a list of recorded tracks, select Tracks.

• To view a list of slips, moorings, and other offshore points

of interest, select Offshore Services.

• To view a list of marinas and other inland points of

interest, select Inland Services.

• To search for a destination by name, select Search by

Name.

3Select a destination.

Searching for a Marine Services Destination

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

The chartplotter contains information for thousands of

destinations offering marine services.

1Select Navigation Info.

2Select Offshore Services or Inland Services.

3If necessary, select the marine service category.

The chartplotter shows a list of the nearest locations and the

distance and bearing to each.

4Select a destination.

You can select or to view additional information or to

show the location on a chart.

Courses

CAUTION

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

CAUTION

Garmin recommends using Guide To only under motor power.

Using Guide To while under sail can cause an unexpected gybe,

risking damage to the sailboat. Unattended sails and rigging can

be damaged or cause injury to any crew or passengers during

an unexpected gybe maneuver.

You can set and follow a course to a destination using one of

three methods: Go To, Route To, or Guide To.

Go To: Takes you directly to the destination. This is the

standard option for navigating to a destination. The

chartplotter creates a straight line course or navigation line to

the destination. The path may run over land and other

obstacles.

Route To: Creates a route from your location to a destination,

allowing you to add turns along the way. This option provides

a straight line course to the destination, but allows you to add

turns into the route that avoid land and other obstacles.

Guide To: Creates a path to a destination using Auto Guidance.

This option is available only when using a compatible

premium chart in a compatible chartplotter. It provides a turn-

by-turn navigation line to the destination, avoiding land and

other obstacles. The navigation line is based on the chart

data and the safe depth, safe height, and shoreline distance

user-defined chartplotter settings. Using these settings and

chart data, the chartplotter creates a navigation line that

avoids all areas that cannot be navigated between the

present location and the destination. When you are using a

compatible Garmin autopilot connected to the chartplotter

using NMEA 2000, the autopilot follows the Auto Guidance

route.

Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To

CAUTION

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

You can set and follow a direct course from your current location

to a selected destination.

1Select a destination (Destinations, page 9).

2Select 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.

3Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

4If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)

to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line

(direct course).

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Stopping Navigation

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select MENU >

Stop Navigation.

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.

Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or

where you have been. You can add details about the location,

such as name, elevation, and depth.

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint

From any screen, select MARK.

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location

1Select User Data > Waypoints > New Waypoint.

2Select 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 Route Using

Chart, select the location, and select SELECT.

Marking an MOB or SOS Location

From the Home screen, select Man Overboard > Yes.

An international man overboard (MOB) symbol marks the active

MOB point and the chartplotter sets a direct course back to the

marked location.

Viewing a List of all Waypoints

Select User Data > Waypoints.

Editing a Saved Waypoint

1Select User Data > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select Edit Waypoint.

4Select an option:

• To add a name, select Name, and enter a name.

• To change the symbol, select Symbol.

• To change the depth, select Depth.

• To change the water temperature, select Water Temp..

• To change the comment, select Comment.

• To move the position of the waypoint, select Position.

Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint

CAUTION

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may

pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer

to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

Before you can navigate to a waypoint, you must create a

waypoint.

1Select User Data > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select Navigate To.

4Select an option:

• To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.

• To create a route to the location, including turns, select

Route To.

• To use Auto Guidance, select Guide To.

5Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within

any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance

cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to

the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe

obstacle height.

6Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB

1Select User Data > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint or an MOB.

3Select Delete.

Deleting All Waypoints

Select User Data > Manage Data > Clear User Data >

Waypoints > All.

Routes

A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to

your final destination.

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 procedure does not

save the route or the waypoint data.

NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium

charts, in some areas.

1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a

destination.

2Select Navigate To > Route To.

3Select the location of the last turn before the destination.

4Select Add Turn.

5If necessary, repeat step 3 and 4 to add additional turns,

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.

6If necessary, select MENU.

7Select Navigate Route.

8Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

9Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

water, and other obstacles.

Creating and Saving a Route

This procedure saves the route and all the waypoints in it. The

starting point can be your present location or another location.

1Select User Data > Routes > New > Route Using Chart.

2Select the starting location of the route.

3Follow the onscreen instructions to add a turn.

4If necessary, repeat step 3 to add more turns.

5Select the final destination.

Viewing a List of Routes

Select User Data > Routes.

Editing a Saved Route

You can change the name of a route or change the turns the

route contains.

1Select User Data > Routes.

2Select a route.

3Select Edit Route.

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4Select an option:

• To change the name, select Name, and enter the name.

• To select a waypoint from the turn list, select Edit Turns >

Use Turn List, and select a waypoint from the list.

• To select a turn using the chart, select Edit Turns >

Route Using Chart, and select a location on the chart.

Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route

Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of

them, you must create and save at least one route.

1Select User Data > Routes.

2Select a route.

3Select Navigate To.

4Select an option:

• To navigate the route from the starting point used when

the route was created, select Forward.

• To navigate the route from the destination point used

when the route was created, select Backward.

A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is

a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course

from your present location to the destination. The corrected

course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are

off course.

5Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

6Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering

to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

7If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)

to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line

(direct course).

Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved

Route

Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of

them, you must create and save at least one route.

1Select User Data > Routes.

2Select a route.

3Select Navigate To.

4Select Offset to navigate parallel to the route, offset from it

by a specific distance.

5Indicate how to navigate the route:

• To navigate the route from the starting point used when

the route was created, to the left of the original route,

select Forward – Port.

• To navigate the route from the starting point used when

the route was created, to the right of the original route,

select Forward – Starboard.

• To navigate the route from the destination point used

when the route was created, to the left of the original

route, select Backward – Port.

• To navigate the route from the destination point used

when the route was created, to the right of the original

route, select Backward – Starboard.

A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is

a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course

from your present location to the destination. The corrected

course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are

off course.

6Review the course indicated by the magenta line.

7Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering

to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

8If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)

to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line

(direct course).

Deleting a Saved Route

1Select User Data > Routes.

2Select a route.

3Select Delete.

Deleting All Saved Routes

Select User Data > Manage Data > Clear User Data >

Routes.

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 a chart or a 3D chart view, select MENU > Waypoints

& Tracks > Tracks > On.

A trailing line on the chart indicates your track.

Setting the Color of the Active Track

1Select User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options > Track

Color.

2Select a track color.

Saving the Active Track

The track currently being recorded is called the active track.

1Select User Data > Tracks > Save Active Track.

2Select an option:

• Select the time the active track began.

• Select Entire Log.

Viewing a List of Saved Tracks

Select User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

Editing a Saved Track

1Select User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Edit Track.

4Select an option:

• Select Name, and enter the new name.

• Select Track Color, and select a color.

Saving a Track as a Route

1Select User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Edit Track > Save Route.

Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track

Before you can browse a list of tracks and navigate to them, you

must record and save at least one track (Tracks, page 11).

1Select User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Follow Track.

4Select an option:

• To navigate the track from the starting point used when

the track was created, select Forward.

• To navigate the track from the destination point used

when the track was created, select Backward.

5Review the course indicated by the colored line.

6Follow the line along each leg in the route, steering to avoid

land, shallow water, and other obstacles.

Deleting a Saved Track

1Select User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.

2Select a track.

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3Select Delete.

Deleting All Saved Tracks

Select User Data > Manage Data > Clear User Data >

Saved Tracks.

Retracing the Active Track

The track currently being recorded is called the active track.

1Select User Data > Tracks > Follow Active Track.

2Select an option:

• Select the time the active track began.

• Select Entire Log.

3Review the course indicated by the colored line.

4Follow the colored line, steering to avoid land, shallow water,

and other obstacles.

Clearing the Active Track

Select User Data > Tracks > Clear Active Track.

The track memory is cleared, and the active track continues

to be recorded.

Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording

1Select User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options.

2Select Record Mode.

3Select an option:

• To record a track log until the track memory is full, select

Fill.

• To continuously record a track log, replacing the oldest

track data with new data, select Wrap.

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.

1Select User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options >

Record Interval > Interval.

2Select an option:

• To record the track based on a distance between points,

select Distance > Change, and enter the distance.

• To record the track based on a time interval, select Time >

Change, and enter the time interval.

• To record the track plot based on a variance from your

course, select Resolution > Change, and enter the

maximum error allowed from the true course before

recording a track point.

Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and

Tracks

Select User Data > Manage Data > Clear User Data > All >

OK.

Auto Guidance

CAUTION

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart

information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom

clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,

and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may

be in your path.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can use Auto Guidance to plot the best path to your

destination. Auto Guidance uses your chartplotter to scan chart

data, such as water depth and known obstacles, to calculate a

suggested path. You can adjust the path during navigation.

Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path

1Select a destination (Destinations, page 9).

2Select Navigate To > Guide To.

3Review the path, indicated by the magenta line.

4Select Start Navigation.

5Follow 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.

Creating an Auto Guidance Path

1Select Navigation > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths > New

> Auto Guidance.

2Select SELECT, and choose a destination point.

Filtering a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths

You can filter a list of routes and Auto Guidance paths to quickly

find a saved destination.

1Select MENU > Filter.

2Select an option.

Reviewing an Auto Guidance Path

1From the Navigation chart, select a path.

2Select an option:

• To view a hazard and adjust the hazard path, select

Hazard Review.

• To change the path name, or to adjust or recalculate the

path, select Edit.

• To delete a path, select Delete.

• To navigate the selected path, select Navigate To.

Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path

1From the Navigation chart, follow the on-screen instructions

or use the arrow keys to move the destination point to the

new location.

2Select SELECT > Move Point.

3Select BACK to return to the navigation screen.

Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress

From the Navigation chart, select MENU > Cancel.

TIP: You can select BACK to quickly cancel the calculation.

Setting a Timed Arrival

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.

1From the Navigation chart, select MENU.

2If necessary, select Navigation Options.

3Select Timed Arrival.

TIP: You can quickly open the Timed Arrival menu by

selecting a point on the path or route.

Adjusting the Distance from Shore

The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore

you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto

Guidance line may move if you change this setting while

navigating. The available values for the Shoreline Distance

setting are relative, not absolute. To ensure the Auto Guidance

line is placed the appropriate distance from shore, you can

assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or

more familiar destinations that require navigation through a

narrow waterway.

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1Dock your vessel or drop the anchor.

2Select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline

Distance > Normal.

3Select a destination that you have navigated to previously.

4Select Navigate To > Guide To.

5Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line, and

determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles

and the turns enable efficient travel.

6Select 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.

7If you selected Near or Far in step 6, review the placement of

the Auto Guidance line, and determine 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.

8Select 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 > Farthest.

• If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select

Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline

Distance > Nearest.

9If you selected Nearest or Farthest in step 8, review the

placement of the Auto Guidance line, and determine

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.

10Repeat steps 3 through 9 at least once more, using a

different destination each time, until you are familiar with the

functionality of the Shoreline Distance setting.

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. If an area at the

beginning or the end of an Auto Guidance line is shallower than

the safe water depth or lower than the safe obstacle height, the

Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area. On the chart,

the course through those areas appears as a gray line. When

your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message

appears.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some

areas.

You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when

calculating an Auto Guidance line.

Safe Depth: Sets the minimum depth (chart depth datum) the

chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line.

NOTE: The minimum safe depth for the premium charts is 3

feet. If you enter a Safe Depth value of less than 3 feet, the

charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance route

calculations.

Safe Height: Sets the minimum height (chart height datum) of a

bridge that your boat can safely travel under.

Shoreline Distance: Sets how close to the shore you want the

Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto Guidance line

may move if you change this setting while navigating. The

available values for this setting are relative, not absolute. To

ensure that the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate

distance from shore, you can assess the placement of the

Auto Guidance line using one or more familiar destinations

that require navigation through a narrow waterway (Adjusting

the Distance from Shore, page 12).

Boundaries

Boundaries allow you to avoid or remain in designated areas in

a body of water. You can set an alarm to alert you when you

enter or exit a boundary.

You can create boundary areas, lines, and circles using the

map. You can also create boundary areas by converting saved

tracks or routes into boundary lines. You can create a boundary

area using waypoints by creating a route from the waypoints,

and converting the route into a boundary line.

You can select a boundary to act as the active boundary. Data

about the active boundary appears in the data fields on the

chart.

Creating a Boundary

1Select User Data > Boundaries > New Boundary.

2Select a boundary shape.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

Boundary Display Settings

Select User Data > Boundaries > Display Options.

Distance/Bearing: Allows you to hide or display the bearing and

distance to your destination for the active boundary.

Chart Display: Allows you to hide or display boundaries on the

chart.

Color: Sets the color of boundaries on the chart.

Converting a Route to a Boundary

Before you can convert a route to a boundary, you must create

and save at least one route (Creating and Saving a Route,

page 10).

1Select User Data > Routes.

2Select a route.

3Select Edit Route > Save as Boundary.

Converting a Track to a Boundary

Before you can convert a track to a boundary, you must record

and save at least one track (Saving the Active Track, page 11).

1Select User Data > Tracks.

2Select a track.

3Select Edit Track > Save as Boundary.

Editing a Boundary

1Select User Data > Boundaries.

2Select a boundary.

3Select Edit Boundary.

4Select an option:

• To edit the appearance of the boundary on the chart,

select Display Options.

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• To change the boundary lines or name, select Edit

Boundary.

• To edit the boundary alarm, select Alarm.

Setting a Boundary Alarm

Boundary alarms alert you when you are within a specified

distance of a set boundary.

1Select User Data > Boundaries.

2Select a boundary.

3Select Alarm > On.

4Enter a distance.

5Select an option.

• To set an alarm to sound when your boat is a specified

distance from the boundary of an area that you want to

stay within, select Exiting.

• To set an alarm to sound when your boat is a specified

distance from the boundary of an area that you want to

avoid, select Entering.

Deleting a Boundary

1Select User Data > Boundaries.

2Select a boundary.

3Select Edit Boundary > Delete.

Autopilot

WARNING

You can use the autopilot feature only at a station installed next

to a helm, throttle, and helm control device.

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your

vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to

operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of

safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and

never leave the helm unattended.

Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your

boat.

Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open

water.

Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the

water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.

The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your

boat to maintain a constant heading (heading hold). The system

also allows manual steering and several modes of automatic-

steering functions and patterns.

Autopilot Screen

ÀActual heading

ÁIntended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward)

ÂActual heading (when in standby mode)

Intended heading (when engaged)

ÃRudder position indicator (This functionality is available only when a

rudder sensor is connected.)

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment

1From the Autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >

Step Turn Size.

2Select an increment.

Setting the Power Saver

You can adjust the level of rudder activity.

1From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >

Power Mode Setup > Power Saver.

2Select a percentage.

Selecting a higher percentage reduces rudder activity and

heading performance. The higher the percentage, the more

the course deviates before the autopilot corrects it.

TIP: In choppy conditions at low speeds, increasing the

Power Saver percentage reduces rudder activity.

Steering Patterns

WARNING

You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do not

begin a pattern until you are certain that the water is clear of

obstacles.

The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing,

and it can also perform other specialty maneuvers such as U-

turns and Williamson turns.

Following the U-Turn Pattern

You can use the u-turn pattern to turn the boat around 180

degrees and maintain the new heading.

1From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Pattern Steering

> U-Turn.

2Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern

You can use the circles pattern to steer the boat in a continuous

circle, in a specified direction, and at a specified time interval.

1From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Pattern Steering

> Circles.

2If necessary, select Time, and select a time for the autopilot

to steer one complete circle.

3Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern

You can use the zigzag pattern to steer the boat from port to

starboard and back, over a specified time and angle, across

your present heading.

1From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Pattern Steering

> Zigzag.

2If necessary, select Amplitude, and select a degree.

3If necessary, select Period, and select a length of time.

4Select Engage Zigzag.

Following the Williamson Turn Pattern

You can use the Williamson turn pattern to steer the boat

around with the intent of running alongside the location where

the Williamson turn pattern was initiated. The Williamson turn

pattern can be used in man overboard situations.

1From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Pattern Steering

> Williamson Turn.

2Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Combinations

The Combination screen shows a combination of different

screens at the same time. The number of options available on

the Combination screen depends on the optional devices you

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have connected to your chartplotter and whether you are using

premium maps.

Selecting a Combination

1Select Combinations.

2Select a combination.

Customizing a Combination Screen

Not all options are available on all chartplotter models.

1Select Combinations.

2Select a combination.

3Select MENU > Configure Combination.

4Select an option:

• To change the name, select Name, and enter a new

name.

• To change the number of windows shown in the

combination screen, select Functions, and select the new

number.

• To change the split orientation, select Split.

• To customize the numbers shown on the screen, select

Overlay Numbers.

• To change the data shown in the combination, select the

screen to change, and select the new data.

• To resize the windows, drag the arrows.

Adding a Custom Combination Screen

You can create a custom combination screen to suit your needs.

1Select Combinations > MENU > Add.

2Select an option:

• To change the name, select Name, enter a new name,

and select Done.

• To change the number of functions shown, select

Functions, and select a number.

• To change the function of the portion of the screen, select

the area to change, and select a function from the list on

the right.

• To change the vertical or horizontal split orientation of a

multi-function display, select Split, and select an option.

• To change how data appears on the page, select Overlay

Numbers, and select an option.

• To change the type of data shown, select Overlay

Numbers, select a data field, and select the new data

type.

Sonar

Sonar Views

The sonar views available vary depending on the type of

transducer and optional sounder module connected to the

chartplotter. For example, you can view the Split Frequency

view only if you have a dual-frequency transducer connected.

There are four basic styles of sonar views available: a full-

screen view, a split-screen view that combines two or more

views, a split-zoom view, and a split-frequency view that

displays two different frequencies. You can customize the

settings for each view in the screen. For example, if you are

viewing the split-frequency view, you can separately adjust the

gain for each frequency.

Traditional Sonar View

There are several full-screen views available, depending on the

equipment connected.

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.

ÀDepth information

ÁSuspended targets or fish

ÂBottom of the body of water

DownVü Sonar View

NOTE: Not all models support DownVü sonar technology and

transducers.

NOTE: To receive DownVü scanning sonar, you need a

compatible chartplotter or fishfinder and a compatible

transducer.

DownVü high-frequency sonar provides a clearer picture below

the boat, providing a more detailed representation of structures

the boat is passing over.

Traditional transducers emit a conical beam. The DownVü

scanning sonar technology emits a narrow beam, similar to the

shape of the beam in a copying machine. This beam provides a

clearer, picture-like image of what is beneath the boat.

SideVü Sonar View

NOTE: Not all models support SideVü sonar and scanning

transducers.

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.

ÀLeft side of the boat

ÁRight side of the boat

ÂThe transducer on your vessel

ÃTrees

ÄOld tires

ÅLogs

ÆDistance from the side of the boat

SideVü/DownVü Scanning Technology

Instead of a more common conical beam, the SideVü/DownVü

transducer uses a flat beam to scan the water and ground to the

sides of your boat.

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Split-Screen Sonar Views

The split-screen sonar views enable you to view different

combinations of sonar data simultaneously. For example, you

can view traditional sonar and DownVü sonar views in one

screen. You can edit the layout of a split-screen sonar view to

resize the window and rearrange the data.

The scroll rates of the traditional and DownVü sonar views are

synchronized to make the split-screen views easier to read.

Split-Zoom Sonar View

The split-zoom sonar view shows a full-view graph of sonar

readings, and a magnified portion of that graph, on the same

screen.

Split-Frequency Sonar View

In the split-frequency sonar view, one side of the screen shows

a full-view graph of high frequency sonar data, and the other

side of the screen shows a full-view graph of lower frequency

sonar data.

NOTE: The split-frequency sonar view requires the use of a

dual-frequency transducer.

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. If the device automatically detected

your transducer, this option does not appear.

1From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >

Installation > Transducer Type.

2Select 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.

Calibrating the Compass

Before you can calibrate the compass, the transducer must be

installed far enough away from the trolling motor to avoid

magnetic interference, and deployed in the water. Calibration

must be of sufficient quality to enable the internal compass.

NOTE: Compass calibration is available only for transducers

with an internal compass.

You can begin turning your boat before calibrating, but you must

fully rotate your boat 1.5 times during calibration.

1From the LiveVü Forward sonar page, select MENU > Sonar

Setup > Installation.

2If necessary, select Use AHRS.

3Select Calibrate Compass.

4Follow the on-screen instructions.

Transducer Installation Settings

From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Installation.

Transmit Rate: Sets the length of time between sonar pings.

Increasing the transmit rate increases the scroll speed, but it

may also increase self-interference.

Reducing the transmit rate increases the spacing between

transmit pulses and can resolve self-interference.

Transmit Power: Reduces transducer ringing near the surface.

A lower transmit power value reduces transducer ringing, but

can also reduce the strength of the returns.

Filter Width: Defines the edges of the target. A shorter filter

more clearly defines the edges of the targets but may allow

more noise. A longer filter creates softer target edges and

may also reduce noise.

Transducer Diagnostics: Shows details about the transducer.

Flip Left/Right: Switches the SideVü view orientation from left

to right.

Install Depth: Sets the depth below the water line where the

Panoptix transducer is mounted. Entering the actual depth at

which the transducer is mounted results in a more accurate

visual presentation of what is in the water.

Flipped: Sets the orientation of the Panoptix sonar view when

the down view transducer is installed with the cables pointing

toward the port side of the boat.

Beam Width: Sets the width of the Panoptix transducer beam.

Narrow beam widths are better for high-speed operation and

rough sea conditions. They also can improve bottom

definition and thermocline definition.

Wider beam widths generate larger arches for fish target

returns, making them ideal for locating fish. Wider beam

widths perform better in deep water. They can generate more

surface noise and reduce bottom signal continuity during

rough sea conditions.

Use AHRS: Enables the internal attitude heading and reference

system (AHRS) sensors to detect the installation angle of the

Panoptix transducer automatically. When this setting is

turned off, you can enter the specific installation angle for the

transducer using the Pitch Angle setting. Many forward view

transducers are installed at a 45-degree angle and down

view transducers are installed at a zero-degree angle.

Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen

Using the Device Keys

1From a sonar view, use the arrow keys to select a location to

save.

2Select SELECT.

3If necessary, edit the waypoint information.

Pausing the Sonar Display

From a sonar view, select MENU > Pause Sonar.

Viewing Sonar History

You can scroll the sonar display to view historical sonar data.

NOTE: Not all transducers save historical sonar data.

1From a sonar view, select MENU > Pause Sonar.

2Use the arrow keys.

Customizing the Overlay Numbers

You can customize the data shown on the sonar screen of some

chartplotter models.

NOTE: Not all options are available on all models.

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