Garmin GTR 200 Manual

GTR 200/200B
Pilot’s Guide

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WARNING: For safety reasons, GTR 200/200B operational procedures
must be learned on the ground.
CAUTION: The Garmin GTR 200/200B does not contain any user-
serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized
Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could
void both the warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device
under FAA/FCC regulations.
CAUTION: The GTR 200/200B display uses a lens coated with a special
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abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM
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lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is
specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings.
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distance of 26 cm from the antenna should be maintained for an
RF field strength exposure to persons of less than the 10W/m
2
occupational safety limit.
NOTE: Installations canadiennes : Selon les Cahiers des charges
canadien sur les normes radioélectriques 102 (RSS 102), une distance
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l’antenne doit être en place pour que la puissance du champ RF soient
de moins de 10W/m2 afin de respecter la limite sécuritaire d’exposition
des individus.
NOTE: The GTR COM antenna should be installed at least 20cm from
the front panel of the unit.

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not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
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Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não
pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados.

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Record of Revisions
Part Number Revision Date Description
190-01553-01 A 07/2013 Initial release
B 09/2013 Updated for system software 2.12
Added Key Beep volume control
Added ICS MUTE ♫
C 09/2014 Updated for system software
2.60. Added Cockpit Noise
setting, Bass Boost setting, and
Equalizer setting.
D 04/2017 Additions to Setup Menu.
E 09/2018 Added GTR 200B support.
F 04/2019 Added Anatel Warning
G 05/2019 Added warranty link

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GTR 200/200B
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................. 1
Display .................................................................................................................... 1
Controls ................................................................................................................... 2
Softkeys ............................................................................................................. 3
BASIC OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 4
Power-UP................................................................................................................. 4
COM Radio.............................................................................................................. 4
Selecting a COM Frequency: ................................................................................... 4
Adjusting Volume:................................................................................................ 5
Standby COM Frequency Monitoring................................................................... 5
Monitoring the Standby COM Frequency: .................................................................. 5
COM Frequency Storage..................................................................................... 5
Saving a COM Frequency: ...................................................................................... 5
Editing a Saved COM Frequency: ............................................................................. 7
Accessing the COM Frequency Groups: ..................................................................... 8
Emergency Channel ............................................................................................ 9
Quick Tuning the Emergency Channel: ...................................................................... 9
Stuck Mic................................................................................................................. 9
MAIN MENU................................................................................................................. 10
Accessing/Using the Main Menu:........................................................................... 10
Media Page (GTR 200B only) ......................................................................... 11
Accessing/Using the MEDIA Page:.......................................................................... 11
Telephone Page (GTR 200B only)................................................................. 12
Accessing/Using the TELEPHONE Page: ................................................................... 12
Bluetooth
®
Page (GTR 200B only)................................................................ 13
Bluetooth Pairing:............................................................................................... 13
Setup Menu.......................................................................................................... 14
Accessing/Using the SETUP Menu: ......................................................................... 15
3D Audio ......................................................................................................... 15
Enabling/Disabling 3D Audio:................................................................................ 16
About Screen....................................................................................................... 17
Accessing the ABOUT Menu:................................................................................. 17
ICS CONFIGURATION............................................................................................... 18
Setting the ICS Volume: ....................................................................................... 18
Setting the ICS Squelch:....................................................................................... 18
Enable/disable Pilot Isolation:................................................................................ 18

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APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................... 19
Softkey Configuration..................................................................................... 19
Configuring Softkeys: .......................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 20
Messages......................................................................................................... 21

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GTR 200/200B
DESCRIPTION
The GTR 200/200B is a VHF communications transceiver with a built in stereo
intercom. The GTR 200/200B operates in the aviation voice band, from 118.000 to
136.975 MHz, in 25 kHz steps.
GTR 200/200B Front Panel
Menu
Button
Power/
Volume/
Squelch
Knob
Softkeys
& Labels
Active
Frequency
Active
Frequency
Identifier
Standby
Frequency
Standby
Frequency
Identifier
Frequency
Transfer
Key
LARGE and SMALL
Knobs
Monitor
Standby
Frequency
MicroSD
™
Card Slot Bluetooth
Status
Indicator
(GTR 200B)
DISPLAY
Display Item Description
Softkey Labels Softkey Function Label, e.g., Pilot Isolation (ISO),
MUSIC ON/OFF (♫), etc.
Active Frequency Active Frequency (MHz.kHz) proceeded by a ACT
annunciation.
Active Frequency Identifier Active Frequency Identifier. When applicable, four letter
ICAO identifier followed by the Frequency Type.
Standby Frequency Standby Frequency (MHz.kHz) proceeded by a STB
annunciation.
Standby Frequency
Identifier
Standby Frequency Identifier. When applicable, four
letter ICAO identifier followed by the Frequency Type.
Bluetooth
®
Status
Indicator (GTR 200B Only)
Bluetooth Status Indicator depicts state of Bluetooth
function.

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GTR 200/200B
CONTROLS
Control Description
Menu
Button
Press to view Menu options on the right side of the screen. (ICS VOL,
ICS SQ, ♫ VOL, SETUP, ♫ SOURCE*, MEDIA*, TELEPHONE*, USER FREQ,
BLUETOOTH* and ABOUT).
* GTR 200B only
Power/
Volume/
Squelch
Knob
The Power/Volume/Squelch knob located in the bottom left corner of
the bezel controls audio volume for the COM radio. Rotating the knob
clockwise past the detent turns power on and counter-clockwise turns
power off. When the COM radio is active, press the Power/Volume/
Squelch knob to toggle automatic squelch control On/Off for the COM
radio.
The GTR 200/200B radio receiver features an automatic squelch that rejects
many localized noise sources. You may override the squelch function by
pressing the Power/Volume/Squelch knob. This facilitates listening to a
distant station or setting the desired volume level.
To override the radio receiver automatic squelch, press the Power/Volume/
Squelch knob momentarily. Press the Power/Volume/Squelch knob again
to return to automatic squelch operation. A “SQ” indication appears to the
left of the active COM frequency window in the upper left corner of the
display when automatic squelch is overridden.
Softkeys User-defined Softkeys, defined in configuration mode. Softkeys are also
used for menu navigation.
MicroSD
™
Card Slot Used for updating unit software.
Frequency
Transfer
Key
Press and release the Frequency Transfer Key to switch between the
active (left-most) and standby (right-most) frequency. Switching between
COM frequencies is disabled while transmitting. Press and hold the
Frequency Transfer Key for approximately three seconds to tune the
emergency frequency (121.500 MHz).

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GTR 200/200B
Control Description
Monitor
Standby
Frequency
Key
The MON (Monitor) key will engage the monitor function where the
Standby frequency may be monitored while still listening to the Active
frequency.
LARGE and
SMALL
Knobs
The LARGE right (MHz) and SMALL right (kHz) knobs are used for tuning
frequencies and data entry. Press the SMALL Knob to select menu items or
access the Frequency Menu from the main screen.
SOFTKEYS
The GTR 200/200B features two User-defined softkeys. Softkeys are
defined in Configuration Mode, see the Appendix for information on
configuring softkeys. Softkeys can be disabled or assigned to one of the
following:
• PILOT PTT ( ) - Pilot Push-to-Talk can be used in place of or as
a back up to a remote Push-to-Talk switch.
• MUSIC ON/OFF ( )- Turns music input ON/OFF. N/A when
Intercom is configured off. Press and hold to toggle COM Mute
Music.
• USER LIST ( )- Provides quick access to the COM User
Frequencies.
• PILOT ISOLATION ( )- Isolates the Pilot from ICS
Communication and music. N/A when Intercom is configured off.
• TUNE EMERGENCY ( )- Quickly tunes and activates the
emergency frequency (121.500 MHz).
• MEDIA CONTROLS ( ) (GTR 200B only) - Provides quick
access to the Bluetooth media controls. Not applicable when the
intercom is configured OFF.
• PLAY/PAUSE CONTROL ( )(GTR 200B only) - Play/Pause
control for Bluetooth media. Press and hold for quick access to
the Bluetooth media controls. Not applicable when the intercom is
configured OFF.

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GTR 200/200B
BASIC OPERATION
POWER-UP
Turn the GTR 200/200B on by either turning the Power/Volume/Squelch
knob clockwise or, if installed, turning on the master switch that powers the
radios.
COM RADIO
New frequencies are first selected as a Standby frequency and then
toggled to the Active side with the Frequency Transfer Key. While viewing
the Standby frequency display, use the LARGE and SMALL knobs on the
right side of the GTR 200/200B to select the desired frequency. Turn the
LARGE and SMALL knobs, clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to
decrease frequency values. Standby frequency selections is not inhibited
during transmit.
When connected to a device that provides nearby frequency information,
nearby station identifiers will be shown for the selected frequency.
Identifier and Type Shown
for the Selected Frequency
COM Frequency Selection
Selecting a COM Frequency:
1) Turn the LARGE Knob to change the value in one MHz increments.
2) Turn the SMALL Knob to change the value in 25 kHz increments.
3) Press the Frequency Transfer Key to toggle the Standby frequency to
the Active frequency.

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GTR 200/200B
Adjusting Volume:
Turn the Power/Volume/Squelch knob clockwise to increase volume
and counter-clockwise to decrease volume.
STANDBY COM FREQUENCY MONITORING
The Frequency Monitoring function allows you to monitor the Standby
frequency for activity, while listening to the Active frequency. When the
Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will switch automatically to the Active
frequency. The Active frequency quality is not affected.
Monitoring the Standby COM Frequency:
Press the MON Key, to listen to the Standby frequency. A small ‘M’ is
displayed above the ‘STB’ to the left of the Standby frequency. Press the
MON Key again to stop monitoring.
Standby COM Frequency Monitor Annunciation
Monitor
Annunciation
Standby
Frequency Being
Monitored
COM FREQUENCY STORAGE
Any frequency may be saved into the COM User Frequency Group. The
COM User Frequency database can hold up to 20 frequencies. Press the
USR Softkey or Press the SMALL Knob to access the frequency groups.
Saving a COM Frequency:
1) Press the SMALL Knob and turn the LARGE Knob to highlight USER.
Or:Press the USR Softkey if configured.
Or: Press MENU, and turn the LARGE Knob to highlight USER FREQ.
Press the SMALL Knob to select. Skip to step 3.

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GTR 200/200B
2) Turn the SMALL Knob to move the cursor to highlight EDIT and
press the SMALL Knob to select EDIT.
3) Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight ADD and press the SMALL Knob to
select ADD.
4) Turn the SMALL Knob to select a character, turn the LARGE
Knob to move the cursor to the next field.
5) Press the SMALL Knob to accept the name entry.
6) Turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the FREQ Field.
7) Turn the SMALL Knob to tune the desired MHz value.
8) Turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the kHz Field.
9) Turn the SMALL Knob to tune the desired kHz value.
10) Press the SMALL Knob to accept entry.
11) Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight SAVE and press the SMALL
Knob to Save.

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GTR 200/200B
Editing a Saved COM Frequency:
1) Press the SMALL Knob and turn the LARGE Knob to highlight USER.
Or:Press the USR Softkey if configured.
Or: Press MENU, and turn the LARGE Knob to highlight USER FREQ.
Press the SMALL Knob to select. Skip to step 3.
2) Turn the SMALL Knob to move the cursor to highlight EDIT and
press the SMALL Knob to select EDIT.
3) Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight EDIT for the desired entry and press
the SMALL Knob to select.
4) Turn the SMALL Knob to begin editing, turn the LARGE Knob to
move the cursor to the next field.
5) Press the SMALL Knob to accept the name entry.
6) Turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the FREQ Field.
7) Turn the SMALL Knob to tune the desired MHz value.
8) Turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the kHz Field.
9) Turn the SMALL Knob to tune the desired kHz value.
10) Press the SMALL Knob to accept entry.
11) Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight SAVE or DELETE and press the
SMALL Knob to save, or delete the entry, or press the CANCEL
Softkey to cancel and exit.

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GTR 200/200B
Accessing the COM Frequency Groups:
1) Press the SMALL knob from the COM display to access the Frequency
Groups.
2) Turn the LARGE knob to select a Frequency Group option.
COM Frequency Groups
Frequency Groups
• USER Group - select to view the COM User Frequency group.
• RECENT Group- select to view a list of the 20 most recently used
frequencies.
• KXXX (Airport Groups) - When connected to a device that supplies
position and frequency data, up to 10 flight plan and/or nearby
airport frequency groups are automatically received and presented
on the GTR 200/200B.
3) Turn the SMALL Knob to move the cursor to the desired frequency.
4) Press the SMALL Knob to tune the highlighted frequency as the Standby
frequency. Press the Frequency Transfer Key to tune as the Active
Frequency.

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GTR 200/200B
EMERGENCY CHANNEL
The GTR 200/200B offers quick tuning of the Emergency Channel by
holding down the Frequency Transfer Key for approximately three
seconds.
Quick Tuning the Emergency Channel:
Press and hold the Frequency Transfer Key for approximately three
seconds or press the EMR Softkey if configured. The Emergency Channel
will be inserted into the Active Frequency position and the previous
Active Frequency, will become the Standby Frequency.
STUCK MIC
The GTR 200/200B helps protect you from a situation where the
microphone may get stuck in the ON or Transmit position. If the microphone
is keyed for longer than 35 seconds, the GTR 200/200B will return to the
receive mode on the selected frequency.
A “PILOT or COPILOT PTT KEY STUCK” message will be displayed until
the transmit key is released. The Alert will be displayed until the MIC is no
longer stuck.
During a PILOT PTT KEY STUCK situation if one of the softkeys has been
configured as PTT, transmit capability will be available through the PTT
softkey after the 35 second time-out.

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GTR 200/200B
MAIN MENU
The Menu provides configuration options for the Internal Communications
System.
Menu Item Description
ICS VOL Increases/decreases the intercom volume.
ICS SQ Increases/decreases the intercom squelch.
♫ VOL Increases/decreases the music volume.
♫ SOURCE* Selects the intercom music source (WIRED or BT (Bluetooth)).
MEDIA* Displays the Bluetooth Media page.
TELEPHONE* Displays the Bluetooth Telephone page.
SETUP Displays the Setup menu.
USER FREQ Displays the User Frequencies page.
BLUETOOTH* Displays the Bluetooth Connection and Pairing Management page
ABOUT Displays the About page.
* GTR 200B only
Accessing/Using the Main Menu:
Press the MENU Key to access the Menu. Use the LARGE Knob to
navigate the menu and SMALL Knob to make a selection or adjust the
level. Press the BACK softkey to return to the previous screen.
Main Menu
Menu
Options
Menu
Scroll
Location