Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Transducer--select the transducer type (Dual Frequency or Dual beam), set the temperature source, sonar cone angles, and calibrate water speed. · Temp Source--set the temperature source (Transducer or NMEA). · Sonar Cone Angles--when using a transducer other than the standard Garmin transducer, you can set the angle, in degrees, of the sonar cone so it is accurately depicted on the Fish Eye 3D screen.
NOTE: The Sonar Cone Angles setting does not affect a standard Garmin transducer, and should only be used to match thespecificationsofanon-standardtransducer.
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Configuring Other Boats
Toconfiguresettingsforboatsotherthanyourown, fromtheHome screen, select Configure > Other boats. AIS--turnAIS(AutomaticIdentificationSystem)onoroff. AIS alertsyoutoareatrafficbyprovidingboatIDs, position, course, and speed for boats equipped with a transponder within range. DSC--turn DSC (Digital Selective Calling) on or off.
NOTE: ToconfigureAISorDSCinformationforotherboats, your unit must be connected to an external AIS or DSC device. See page 30 for more information.
Configuring XM Audio
ToconfigureXMaudio, fromtheHomescreen, selectConfigure > XM Audio. You can delete a preset channel, select a category, enter aspecificchannel, andadjustthevolumelevel.
NOTE: You must plug the optional GXM 31 antenna into the XM port on the back of the unit, and have a subscription to XM Radio to use XM audio features. For more information, see the GXM 31 Owner's Manual.
Safe Zone--turn a safe zone around your boat on or off. This is used for collision avoidance, and can be customized: · Ring--show or hide a ring on the map showing the safe zone for your boat. · Range--change the measured radius of the safe zone ring to a specifieddistancefrom0. 1to2. 0nm(or. 02to5. 0km, or0. 1 to 2. 0 mi). · Time to--sounds an alarm if AIS determines that a target willintersecttheSafeZonewithinthedefinedtimeinterval (ranging from 3 to 24 minutes).
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When connected to a transducer, your unit becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher. Ifyourunitdoesnothaveabuilt-insounder, you can connect a Garmin GSD 21 or GSD 22 sounder module to your unit to use the sonar features.
Understanding the Flasher
Understanding the Full Screen
The Flasher screen (dual beam transducer only) provides an almost instantaneous return of what is below your boat. The depth scale is organized as a ring that starts at the top, or 12:00, and progresses clockwise. Sonarinformationflashesontheringwhenitisreceived at the depth indicated on the inside ring. Like the regular graph, the colors indicate different strengths of the sonar return. Toopentheflasher, fromtheHomescreen, select Sonar > Flasher.
Water Temp Flasher ring
Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the transducer's sonar readings. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen.
Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets
Depth Range Water speed
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Understanding the Split Freq Screen
Use the Split Freq screen (dual frequency transducer only) to view both the 50kHz and 200kHz frequencies on the same screen. A 50kHz frequency graph appears on the left; a 200kHz frequency graph appears on the right. To open the Split Freq screen, from the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Freq.
Depth, temperature, and speed
Understanding The Split Zoom Screen
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom.
Depth, temperature, and speed
Use the Split Zoom screen to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen.
Zoomed depth scale Range Zoom level
Zoom window
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Understanding the Temp Log Screen
If you are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of temperature readings over time. From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log.
Temp and depth
Setting Up Sonar
UsetheSonarSetupscreentodefineandadjustsettingsuniversalto all sonar screens. This affects the background on all sonar screens, but does not change the Temp Log screen. The unit does not interpret the sonar return data (default).
Time elapsed
Temp range
Suspended targets appear as symbols. Background sonar informationappears, makingthedistinctionbetweenfish and structure easier. [. . . ] Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction. International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. [. . . ]