Garmin GPSMAP 176 User manual

owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
chartplotting receiver
GPSMAP 176C/176
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June 2002 Part Number 190-00185-10 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan
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Preface
Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The
GARMIN GPSMAP 176 utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN GPS and full featured mapping to
create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter.
Be sure you take the time to read the Quick Start Guide fi rst to get acquainted with the basic
features of the GPSMAP 176. After you have read the Quick Start Guide you may read through this
Owner’s Manual in order to understand the operating features of the GPSMAP 176 in detail. This
manual is broken down into three sections for your convenience.
The Introduction Section provides FCC and safety information and the Table of Contents. The
Reference Section provides details about all of the features of the GPSMAP 176 organized by topic.
This allows you to concentrate on a specifi c topic quickly and can be used to look up detailed
information about the GPSMAP 176. The Appendices contain supplemental information such as
specifi cations accessories and an Index organized by subject.
Product Registration and Support
Help us better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Have the serial
number of your GPSMAP 176 handy and connect to our website (www.garmin.com). Look for the Prod-
uct Registration link on the Home page. Also be sure to record your serial number in the area provided
on page v of this manual.
Why should you register you GARMIN GPS unit?
• Notifi cation of product updates
• Notifi cation of new products
• Lost or stolen unit tracking
GARMIN’s Product Support department can be reached Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central
Standard Time by phone at 1-800-800-1020 or by e-mail at sales@garmin com.
Introduction
Product Registration
and Support
The GPSMAP 176 uses GPS technology in order to fi nd your
precise location. GPS stands for Glo al Positioning System, a
group of 24 satellites, circling the Earth twice a day, at an altitude
of a out 12,000 miles. The satellites transmit very low power
radio signals containing position and time information, allowing
anyone with a GPS receiver to determine their location on the
Earth within 100 meters or etter. For more detailed information
regarding GPS, we have prepared a ooklet called “GPS Guide
for Beginners” which is availa le to you from our we site at
www.garmin.com.
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Introduction
FCC Compliance Statement
FCC Compliance
The GPSMAP 176 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or and experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The GPSMAP 176 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an
authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifi cations could result in permanent
damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to operated this device under Part
15 regulations.
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Introduction
Software License Agreement
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE GPSMAP 176 YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY.
GARMIN grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software) in
binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title ownership rights and intellectual
property rights in and to the Software remain in GARMIN.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of GARMIN and is protected under the United
States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that
the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of GARMIN and that
the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of GARMIN. You agree not to
decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form
the Software of any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree
not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the
United States of America.
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Introduction
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: The GPS system is operated by the United States government which is solely
responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the
accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 176 is a precision
electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID) any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore
become unsafe.
CAUTION: Use the GPSMAP 176 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation
carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation
using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use carefully compare indications from
the GPSMAP 176 to all available navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs
visual sightings charts etc. For safety always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
CAUTION: It is the user’s responsibility to use this product prudently. This product is intended to
be used only as a navigational aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring precise measurement
of direction distance location or topography.
NOTE: The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized
government charts not replace them. Only offi cial government charts and notices to mariners contain
all information needed for safe navigation – and as always the user is responsible for their prudent
use.
MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN is to provide customers with the most
complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of
governmental and private data sources which we identify as required in product literature and copy-
right messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete
data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States where complete and accurate
digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.
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LIMITED WARRA TY
This GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one
year from the date of purchase. Within this period GARMIN will at its sole option repair or replace
any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to
the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation
cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration
or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY
ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS
WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY
TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you.
GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund
of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service call your local GARMIN authorized dealer. Or call GARMIN Customer
Service at one of the numbers listed on the inside front cover of this manual for shipping instructions
and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly
written on the outside of the package. The unit should be sent freight charges prepaid to any GARMIN
warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for
warranty repairs.
Introduction
Warranty and Serial Number
The GARMIN GPSMAP 176 has no user-servicea le parts. Should
you ever encounter a pro lem with your unit, please take it to an
authorized GARMIN dealer for repairs.
The GPSMAP 176 is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt
to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will
void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the
equipment.
,
Serial umber
Use this area to record the serial num er (8-digit num er located
on the ottom of the unit) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service.
Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach
a photocopy inside the manual.
Serial Number:
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Introduction
Features and Capabilities
Designed for detailed electronic charting capability the GARMIN GPSMAP 176 is a powerful device
that can give you the navigation information you need:
Precision Performance
• The GPSMAP 176 features a 3.8” diagonal high-contrast 320 x 240 FSTN display with
backlighting
• The GPSMAP 176C features a 3.8” diagonal 16 color 320 x 240 TFT display with backlighting
• 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast accurate positioning
• DGPS USCG and WAAS capable
• Fully gasketed high-impact plastic alloy case waterproof to IEC 529-IPX-7
Advanced Navigating and Plotting
• 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments
• Built-in Americas basemap includes detailed ocean river and lake coastlines tide stations cities
interstates US state highways and local thoroughfares
• 50 reversible routes with up to 50 waypoints each
• Enhanced mapping available by using GARMIN’s BlueChart™ preprogrammed data cards or
by creating additional data cards using MapSource™ BlueChart or MetroGuide™ U.S.A. PC
products
• Coordinates: Lat/Lon UTM/UPS Loran TD plus 24 grids including Maidenhead
• TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position
• Built-in simulator mode
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i viii
Product Registration and Support . . . . . . . . . . . i
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Warranty and Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Features and Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
“How To” Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 56
Initializing the GPS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Initialization Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Map Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Selecting Map Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Map Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Compass Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Highway Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Numbers Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Creating and Using Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Marking your Present Position . . . . . . . . .17
Creating Waypoints Graphically . . . . . . . .18
Additional Options for Creating
Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Waypoint Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Reviewing and Editing Waypoints . . . . . . . . .20
Waypoint Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
User Waypoints List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Proximity Waypoints List . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Going To A Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Selecting a ‘Go To’ Graphically . . . . . . . . .26
TracBack Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
MOB (Man Overboard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Creating a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Following a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Route List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Route Review Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Route Review Menu Options . . . . . . . . . .33
Active Route Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Main Menu Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
GPS Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Tide Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Trip Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Celestial Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Hunt Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Points Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Route Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Track Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Time Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Map Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
System Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Location Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Units Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Communication Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Alarm Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 73
Appendix A: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Appendix B: Wiring and Interfacing . . . . . . .58
Appendix C: Time Offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Appendix D: Map Datums . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61
Appendix E: Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . 62-63
Appendix F: Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65
Appendix G: LORAN TD Setup . . . . . . . . 66-67
Appendix H: Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69
Appendix
I: Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Appendix J: Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71-73
Introduction
Table of Contents
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“How To” Index
TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S):
Access the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Change the Displayed Time (zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Change Units of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Create a Waypoint on the Map Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Create and Follow a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Go to a Destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-31
Initialize the GPS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Learn about the Map Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Mark your Current Location as a Waypoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Project a Waypoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Set Up Loran TD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67
Use the Find Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
View Current Position Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
View Celestial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
View Data Card Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
View Tide Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
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