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1. 42 Step 4 Install the Wiring Harneses 48 Step 5 Test the Installation 51 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual iii INTRODUCTION Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate not to replace result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury the use of authorized government charts Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely When navigating carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources including information from visual sightings and maps For safety always resolve any Use this unit only as a navigational aid Do not attempt to use the discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation unit for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction distance location or topography WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65 See www garmin com prop65 for more information LAMPS INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For more information go t
2. 14 Important Information c ssssssessessessessessssesssssssessessesseeseen iv Viewing Aerial Photoe gt 15 Viewing Current Station Information 16 K r a EAE ease KU kk Detailed Road and POI Data ezsnrersnsereneeeern 16 Unit OV CIV Ws asec insanen aaa 1 i i Using Automatic Guidance ccsssscscssesssseeeeceneees 16 Turning the Unit On or Of 2 NEW i Changing the Chart Settinge 16 Adjusting the Backligh i j 2 Using the Chart Sonar Screen 18 Using the Keypad ccsscssscssscssseesseseessesseessesssesseeseneans 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signale 4 WD Or TO ssccstsesssssecasevessnastieteaxsnadersecchsecaedntaevcessdineanecseiens 19 Using Simulator Mode c scssscsssessssssssssessssssssssesseessessesssesees 4 Navigating to a Destination 19 Restoring Factory Settings s 5 Creating and Using Waypoints 21 Viewing System Information uuueeeeeer 5 Creating and Using Routes uu eeee 23
3. ET Warning Screen Home Screen Adjusting the Backlight 1 Press and release the POWER key 2 Select Backlight gt Manual Backlight Display Auto BETIN Press left or right on the ROCKER ee T e to manually adjust the backlight PSMA p 500 Series M n l GPS 500 Series Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED To switch between Day and Night mode 1 Press and release the POWER key 2 Select Day Night Mode 3 Press left or right on the ROCKER to switch between modes POWER BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK Display K E 4 it s m e w T 48 6 n r HOME e Ho80 03 695 l nN I POWER BACKLIGHT Press and hold to turn the unit on or off press and release to adjust the backlight and day night modes RANGE Press to adjust the range of the sonar zoom in or KELATE out on a chart ROCKER Press up down left or right to move through menus highlight fields and enter data MARK Press to mark a waypoint SELECT Press to select highlighted items and confirm on screen messages HOME Press to return to the Home screen MENU Press to access additional settings and configuration options press to return to the previous screen when indicated GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual 3 GETTING STARTED Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn on the unit the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establi
4. Declaration of Conformity 62 depth 29 depth line 38 DSC 28 34 E event log 29 F fish eye 3D 13 settings 13 fishing chart 13 fish symbols 37 flush mount 40 frequency 38 fuse 48 53 G gain 38 goto 19 GPS wiring to a 50 guide to 19 H heading 29 HOME key 3 l input voltage 48 installing 39 48 selecting a location 39 testing 51 the mount 40 the transducer 42 the wiring harness 48 to a Garmin CANet 50 interfacing with NMEA 50 K keel offset adjusting 32 language changing 29 LCD screen 39 light sectors 17 limited warranty 61 M MENU key 3 messages 55 mounting bracket assembly 40 transducer on a transom 45 my boat 32 N navigating 19 goto 19 guide to 19 route to 19 NEXRAD 8 NMEA 50 NMEA device connecting to 50 NMEA output sentences enabling 30 numbers 38 customizing 25 viewing 25 63 object information accessing 10 obstruction 9 optional accessories 62 orientation 16 other boats configuring 34 viewing 28 P physical specifications 53 position 29 POWER BACKLIGHT key 3 power data and transducer cables 39 41 Q quick links i R Range sonar 38 RANGE keys 3 ROCKER key 3 routes creating 23 deleting 24 viewing 27 route to 19 S 64 safe depth 32 safe zone 34 satellite imagery 11 enabling 14 scroll speed 38 SD cards inserting 5 removing 5 SELECT key 3 settings chart 16 system 29 shoot thru hull installation 46 simulator mode using 4 softwar
5. To access additional settings or options for the chart sonar screen press MENU GPS Speed 30 0 i i s i Fo ES teh i Hira r Mariner s Eye 3D Sonar A NOTE The Chart Sonar screen like the Sonar screen is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual WHERE To Use the Where To option on the Home screen to search for and navigate to nearby fuel repairs marinas ramps waypoints and routes navigate to them You can navigate to a destination using one of three methods Go To Route To or Guide To Go To takes you directly to the destination e Route To creates a route from your location to a destination allowing you to add turns to the route e Guide To searches BlueChart g2 Vision chart data to suggest the best path to your destination clearance For safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual NOTE You have to create waypoints and routes before you can CAUTION Guide To does not assure obstacle and bottom WHERE To Navigating to a Destination You can search for and navigate to nearby destinations including fuel repairs marinas waypoints and routes To begin navigating 1 From the Home screen select Where To 2 Select the marine service category to which you want to navigate The unit shows the list of the 50 nearest locations
6. VIEWING INFORMATION VIEWING INFORMATION To customize the number screen 1 From the Home screen select Information gt Numbers 2 Press Menu and then press SELECT 3 Select the number of fields to show 3 4 5 or 6 4 Select information to show in each field Use the Information screen to access information about user data tides currents celestial data and other boats Viewing Numbers You can view and customize numerical data including depth GPS information and navigation information You can customize the Pick a number number of fields shown and the type of information shown in each numbers would field You can display up to six fields of numerical information like to show To view the numbers screen from the Home screen select Information gt Numbers Position Sack MENU Pack Camm N 40 31 590 WO73 56 683 GPS Heading GPS Speed 083 10 0 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual 25 VIEWING INFORMATION Viewing Tide Station Information To view tide information select Tides from the Information screen then select a tide station from the list Tide station Tide Prediction Local time Stee uee Fei Eziz Riva RO zin ZEHIANHIT High tide curve To Nen w 0207 r TA Current tide 4 height Low tide curve Tide Prediction pa AEA Date Show Report KEW Tide Prediction Chart To view the Tide Prediction Report select Show Report To return to the Tide Pred
7. an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required 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 Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom the United States Canada or Taiwan for service Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 Garmin International Inc 1200 East 15 1st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Fax 913 397 8282 Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shir Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 61 APPENDIX FCC Compliance This product has been tested and found to comply 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 tha
8. b LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES RELATING TO THE USE OF THE RADIO SERVICE WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU AND ANY OTHER PERSONS RECEIVING OUR SERVICES REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS THAT YOU HAVE PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICE THAT YOU RECEIVED DURING THE SIX 6 MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE SPECIFIC EVENT THAT GAVE RISE TO THE APPLICABLE DAMAGE OR LOSS THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK IS REFLECTED IN OUR PRICES YOU MAY HAVE GREATER RIGHTS THAN DESCRIBED ABOVE UNDER YOUR STATE S LAWS This product was developed using DAFIF a product of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency This product has not been endorsed or otherwise approved by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency or the United States Department of Defense 10 U S C 425 a Under 10 U S C 456 no civil action may be brought against the United States on the basis of the content of a navigational aid prepared or disseminated by either the former Defense Mapping Agency DMA National Imagery and Mapping Agency NIMA or the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency NGA 59 APPENDIX b The DAFIF product is provided as is and no warranty express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose or arising by statute or otherwise in law
9. DSC calls received sorted and displayed chronologically by time and date Calls with identical time and date information show the same information in the list View By Sender view an alphanumerical list of senders View By Type view the seven most recent distress calls or position reports sorted chronologically DSC Call List view the 100 most recent calls The DSC Call List shows the most recent call from a boat If a second call is received from the same boat it replaces the first call in the Call List Directory view a list of all DSC entries You can view by name or by MMSI You can also add an entry Setup turn AIS and DSC on or off and set a safe zone for your boat GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual CONFIGURING THE UNIT Use the Configure screen to configure unit settings Configuring System Settings To change general system settings from the Home screen select Configure gt System Simulator turn Simulator Mode on or off and set Simulator Mode options If you set the unit into a Store Demonstration mode during the initial unit setup this setting will be named Demo Language select the on screen language Beeper Display select Beeper to set when the unit makes audible sounds The three settings are Off Alarms Only default and On keys and alarms Select Display to switch between Day or Night modes and brighten or darken the backlight GPS view GPS satellites turn WAAS EGNOS on
10. Manual Creating and Using Routes You can create and store up to 20 routes with up to 250 waypoints each To create a route from your present location 1 Move the map pointer to a destination and press SELECT 2 Select Navigate To gt Route To 24 Z ET B wos0 0s 176 Adding a Turn to a Route 3 Use the ROCKER to add a turn and press SELECT Repeat this step to add additional turns 4 Press MENU to cancel or to begin navigating the route GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual WHERE To To create a route in another location 1 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Routes gt New Route ess SELEG e pa Turn ss MEN shen inis zA Creating a New Route 2 Use the ROCKER to select the route s starting point and press SELECT 3 Use the ROCKER and SELECT keys to add additional turns Press MENU to cancel edit or navigate the route 23 WHERE To To edit a route 1 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Routes 2 Select the route to edit i 0002 0009 a m z Edit Route ETD Jack TEND 3 Select Edit Route You can edit the route name turns or delete the route 24 To delete a route 1 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Routes Select the route to delete and then select Edit Route Select Delete Edit Route Name 00142 0045 MENU GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual
11. NOTE The Sonar Cone Angles setting does not affect a standard Garmin transducer and should only be used to match the specifications of a non standard transducer GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual CONFIGURING THE UNIT e Calibrate Water Speed to use a speed sensing transducer use this menu to calibrate the speed sensor If you do not have a speed sensing transducer this menu does not appear To calibrate the speed sensor 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt My Boat gt Transducer gt Calibrate Water Speed 2 Bring the boat to cruising speed Note your top speed and then stop the boat 3 Highlight OK and press SELECT NOTE If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not registering a speed a Speed Too Low message appears Highlight OK press SELECT and safely increase boat speed If you get the message again stop the boat and make sure the speed sensor wheel is not stuck If the wheel turns freely check the cable connections If you continue to get the message contact Garmin Product Support 33 CONFIGURING THE UNIT Configuring Other Boats To configure settings for boats other than your own from the Home screen select Configure gt Other Boats AIS turn AIS Automatic Identification System on or off AIS alerts you to area traffic by providing boat IDs position course and speed for boats equipped with a transponder within range DSC turn DSC Digital Selec
12. battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in the Battery Alarm setup Battery Voltage Is Too High too much input voltage the unit shuts off in 10 seconds Decrease the input voltage to 35 Volts or less GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual APPENDIX Boat Is Not Moving Fast Enough to Calibrate the boat is not moving fast enough for the speed wheel to provide a valid speed Can t Read User Card error reading card remove and reinsert Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists Can t Read Voltages That High Limited To Top Of Range the voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup is higher than the unit can read Can t Read Voltages That Low Limited To Bottom Of Range voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup is lower than the voltage where the unit automatically turns off Can t Unlock Maps data on data card is not unlocked for the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support Can t Write User Card Card May Be Full error reading card remove and reinsert Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists Can t Write User Card Card Is Read Only the SD card in your unit contains data copy protection Check XM Antenna internal problem with your GXM 31 antenna Contact Garmin Product Support 3 APPENDIX DSC Position Report Received From shows the MMSI or name associated with an MMSI Database Error internal problem with th
13. low voltage GPS Accuracy set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the user determined value CONFIGURING THE UNIT Setting Sonar Alarms To set a sonar alarm from the Home screen select Configure gt Alarms gt Sonar Shallow Water Deep Water set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than or greater than the specified value Water Temp set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2 F 1 1 C above or below the specified temperature Fish set an alarm to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the specified symbols Setting Weather Alarms To set a weather alarm from the Home screen select Configure gt Alarms gt Weather Alarms not have a built in sounder then you must install a GSD 21 or GSD 22 sounder module to receive sonar information the optional GXM 31 antenna plugged into the XM port on the back of your unit to view weather information XM Weather is available only on GPSMAP 530 535 540 545 units See the GXM 31 Owner s Manual for more information 32 NOTE You must have a transducer connected If your unit does NOTE You must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and Configuring My Boat To configure settings for your boat from the Home screen select Configure gt My Boat Auto Guidance set the Auto Guidance parameters for your boat Safe Depth set the minimum depth referred to the chart depth datum to allow
14. the amount of detail shown on the map Map Detail e Distance sets the distance to the end of the heading line Time sets the amount of time until you reach the end of the heading line A H n N Press right on the ROCKER to Chart Borders turn on chart borders if you load BlueChart g2 decrease map the ROCKER to Vision maps and you want to see what areas the maps cover detail increase map detail Tracks hide off or show on tracks on the chart Appearance customize how items are shown on the map Photos set the high resolution satellite images to on off or land only See page 14 for more information Spot Depths turn on spot soundings and set a dangerous depth Light Sectors adjust the drawing of light sectors on the map Symbols select the navaid symbol set NOAA or IALA Symbol Size adjust the size of the symbols shown on the map GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual 17 USING CHARTS Using the Chart Sonar Screen Use the Chart Sonar screen to view the Navigation Chart Fishing Chart Mariner s Eye 3D or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time To view a split chart sonar screen 1 From the Home screen select Chart Sonar 2 Select the type of chart on the split screen GPS Speed GPS Heading _ 009 Navigation chart screen iW 120m 1 wae li P r pine Ea Sonar 19 0 screen WE t 4 i i Navigation Sonar Combination 18
15. the specified value s Waypoint Already Exists you entered a waypoint name that already exists in memory Modify the waypoint name or delete the existing waypoint 58 Waypoint Memory Full you have used all 1 500 waypoints available Delete unwanted waypoints to make space for new entries Weather Service Lost the external weather you were connected to has either been disconnected or the unit has lost communication with the device for some other reason XM Service Incompatible the external XM antenna you are connected to needs a software update This message appears only if you have a GXM 31 antenna connected and a subscription to XM WX Weather GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Weather Data Warranty THE WEATHER DATA SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED USER SAFETY If you use XM Services it is your responsibility to exercise prudent discretion and observe all safety measures required by law and your own common sense You assume the entire risk related to your use of the Services XM and Garmin assume no responsibility for accidents resulting from or associated with use of the Services Your Radio Service includes traffic and weather information and you acknowledge that such information is not for safety for life but is merely supplementa
16. when calculating an auto guidance path Safe Height set the minimum height referred to the chart height datum of a bridge that your boat can safely travel under Keel Offset offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel This makes it possible to measure depth from the bottom of your keel instead of from the transducer s location Enter a positive number to offset for a keel You can enter a negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water j pe the Keel Offset From the Home screen select Configure gt My Boat gt Keel Offset Use the ROCKER to set the value of the keel offset 3 Press SELECT to accept the number NOTE Press MENU to cancel your changes and return to the My Boat screen GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Transducer at Surface Enter a positive number to show depth from the bottom of the keel Transducer at Bottom of Keel Enter a negative number to show depth from the surface Keel Offset 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
17. 8 000 watts peak to peak Dual Frequency 500 Watts RMS 4 000 Watts peak to peak Dual Beam 400 Watts RMS 3 200 Watts peak to peak Frequency 50 200 kHz dual frequency and 1kW 80 200 kHz dual beam Depth 2 500 ft 1kW 1 500 ft dual frequency 900 ft dual beam IkW transducers are supported by the GPSMAP 525s 535s 545s 555s units only Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity bottom type and other water conditions 53 APPENDIX Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at http mygarmin com Use this area to record the serial number 9 digit number located on the back of the product in case your product needs service Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Serial Number Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your unit In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM Central Time or go to www garmin com support and click Product Support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK or 0808 2380000 within the UK 54 Caring for the Unit The case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning Cleaning the Case Clean the unit s outer casing except for the screen using a cloth dampened with a mild dete
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19. E GPSMAP 500 series owner s manual A GARMIN 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 1515 Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Shir Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improve
20. FIGURING THE UNIT Configuring Communications Settings To change the communications settings from the Home screen select Configure gt Communications Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 select the input output format to use when connecting your unit to external NMEA devices a personal computer or other Garmin devices e Garmin Data Transfer the proprietary format used to upload download or exchange data with a computer or another Garmin unit e Garmin Remote Sonar allows you to connect a Garmin GSD 21 or GSD 22 serially NMEA In NMEA Out supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data DSC and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT MTW and VHW sentences NMEA High Speed supports the input or output of standard 0183 data for most AIS receivers None provides no interfacing capabilities NMEA Setup enable or disable NMEA output sentences for sounder route system and Garmin NMEA settings To enable or disable NMEA output sentences 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt Communications gt NMEA Setup 30 2 Selecta setting Sounder Route System or Garmin 3 Select a NMEA output sentence NMEA Output Setup 21 6 W Sounder Sounder Route 4 Select Off to disable or select On to enable the NMEA output sentence Posn Precision adjust the number of digits Two Digits Three Digits or Four Digits to the right of the decimal point for transmission of NMEA output Waypoi
21. HE CABLE Avoid routing the cable with electrical wires or other sources of electrical interference Drill pilot holes here Align with the transom bottom The transducer should extend 1 8 below fiberglass hulls or 3 8 below aluminum hulls Vertical 46 Shoot Thru Hull Installation To avoid drilling a hole to mount a thru hull transducer a transducer can be secured with epoxy inside a boat shoot thru hull installation This type of installation can provide better noise reduction and allow you to use a higher Gain setting For a transducer to be mounted inside the hull shoot thru not thru hull the boat must be fiberglass with no core Contact your boat manufacturer if you are unsure Professional installation might be necessary Some transducers are specifically designed to be mounted inside a fiberglass hull The standard plastic transom mount transducer can also be mounted using this method If using a temperature sensing transducer the temperature shown reflects the hull temperature NOTE A solid fiberglass hull can be no more than 5 8 9 53 mm thick when using a 500 W transducer and no more than 1 25 4 mm thick when using a 1 kW transducer GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual NSTALLING THE UNIT Selecting a Location for a Shoot Thru Hull Installation When installing a transducer the installation location must be the following To 1 Solid fiberglass without any air b
22. Inserting and Removing SD Carde 5 Viewing Information c cccssesssscsssscsssesssscsssssesessesesersseeees 25 Understanding the Home Screen 6 Viewing NUmDerS nnn 25 Viewing Tide Station Information 26 Viewing Current Information 26 Viewing Celestial Information 27 Viewing User Data ikkkekkekkekekk kek kek 27 Viewing Other Boats J J kekekkekkkkekeka 28 ji GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual NTRODUCTION Configuring the Unii 29 APPNO s u dan yaka na kaka akar n k wak ser QARA aa ak din 53 Configuring System Settingea 29 SPC CIN CAUONS wieuce tinct scsadaratunccssistisetpaceaaatenetaatnasaseinetnennanastascs 53 Changing Units of Measure 29 PYOGUCL RNeQIS F AL lO D sisyan ian a nanayi nn yayanikanea yasala 54 Configuring Communications Settinge 30 el ror the Mei rrr vv 54 SO CLI ALAN A E E A E 31 Alarms and M SSag ssccsssssessssecsessesseeessesenessesseneas 55 Configuring My Boat sssssssessssssnsnsnsnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnae 32 Weather Data Warranty ssssssessssusnssunnunnnnnsnnnnsnnnnnn
23. U Back MENU GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual USING CHARTS Using BlueChart g2 Vision Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you to get the most out of your unit In addition to detailed marine charting BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features Viewing Tide Station Information Tide station information appears on the chart with a detailed icon showing the relevant tide level You can view an in depth graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different times or different days Use the map pointer to highlight a tide station icon lt gt and press SELECT nge PFiv_aids Ste ge A ACK R al gt Trai FAL a Wi dmili P EEE 20h u N On 37 08 998 at ES WO076249 002 u For more information about tides see page 26 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Mariner s Eye 3D a bird s eye view from above and behind the boat for a more visual navigation aid The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner s Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data Fish Eye 3D an underwater view that visually represents the sea floor according to the chart s information Fishing Charts view the chart without navigational data leaving only the bottom contours and depth soundings This chart works best for offshore deep sea fishing High Resolution Satellite Imagery high resolution satellite images are provided for a realistic view of the land and water on th
24. ada Standard RSS 210 Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS 310 Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby Garmin declares that this unit is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product www garmin com products Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity link Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories go to the Garmin Web site at www garmin com products You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories Optional accessories include Flush Mount Kit CANet Connection Kit e GXM 31 XM Antenna e Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual A Scope 38 accessories 62 aerial photos 15 AIS 28 34 alarms 55 58 battery 31 deep water 32 fish 32 navigation 31 setting 31 32 shallow water 32 sonar 32 system 31 water temp 32 arches 37 automatic guidance 16 B backlight adjusting 2 beam 38 BlueChart g2 Vision using 11 15 bottom lock 38 bracket assembly 40 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual CANet 50 celestial information 27 Chart Sonar screen using 18 chart borders 17 charts fish eye 3D 13 fishing 13 mariner s eye 3D 12 navigation 7 settings 16 communications settings 30 current stations 26 customizing chart settings 16 D
25. and the distance to each Where To Search Results Lag EEE 2 074 EMS LSE ae GEW Nearest Fuel Search Results Where To Categories 19 WHERE To 3 Select the marine service item to which you want to navigate A screen containing information about the selected marine service appears To stop navigating Press MENU and then select Stop Navigating To search for a destination by name Select Navigate To 1 From the Home screen select Where To gt Search by Select Go To or Route To Name OR 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to select a number or Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card to use Auto Guidance character press left or right to move fields Press SELECT to view the 50 nearest destinations that 6 Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination contain your search criteria Search by Name Search Results Arrival Course 06 54 280m Grove Key Marina Coconut Grove FL 305 858 6527 Grovellsie Ma 114 Rickenbacker 05 ah S Monty Traine EE Miami Marine 061 Gaonkym EO Next Pag CED Press SELECT to accept changes Press MENU to cancel changes FE XEMI E2 Like Back H0S0 11 766 a GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Creating and Using Waypoints You can store up to 1 500 alphanumeric waypoints with a user defined name symbol depth and water temp for each waypoint When you create a waypoi
26. ard into the SD card slot on the front of the position nit L Press left or right 2 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Sky view on the ROCKER Data Transfer ee to adjust the time 3 Complete one of the following CET Select Save To Card to save waypoints routes and tracks to the SD card Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the SD card to the unit and combine it with existing GPS data Select Replace From Card to overwrite items on your unit GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Zi VIEWING INFORMATION Viewing Other Boats To view information about other boats from the Home screen select Information gt Other Boats AIS List view information about all of the boats your unit is monitoring The AIS list shows the MMSIs or if the boat is broadcasting it names of the AIS boats and is sorted by range The boat nearest to your boat appears at the top of the list 7 be connected to an external AIS Automatic Identification System or DSC Digital Selective Calling device See page 30 for more information MMSI 366773010 Status Under Way Using Engine Accuracy Low p 366m0 564752000 366749710 366772980 366938410 ere NOTE To view information about other boats your unit must DSC Log view a list of all DSC calls sorted by most recent sender or by type distress calls or position reports View Most Recent view the seven most recent
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28. ata BlueChart g2 Vision contains detailed road and POI data which includes highly detailed coastal roads and points of interest POIs such as restaurants lodging local attractions and more For instructions on searching for and navigating to these POIs see the Where To section beginning on page 19 Using Automatic Guidance Automatic Guidance automatically creates and suggests passage based on available BlueChart g2 Vision chart information See page 32 for instructions on setting up Automatic Guidance for your boat The Where To section on page 19 has more information on how to use Automatic Guidance 16 Current Station Changing the Chart Settings To change chart settings from the Home screen select Charts gt Chart Setup Orientation change the perspective of the map display North Up sets the top of the map display to a north heading Track Up sets the map display to the current track heading e Course Up sets the map so the direction of navigation is always up and turns the course line vertical on the screen Heading line z 20 0 Chart border N Position N Zz5 41 3 HOS 11 795 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual USING CHARTS Heading Line draws an extension from the bow of the boat in the Changing the Chart Appearance direction of travel From the Home screen select Charts gt Chart Setup gt Appearance e Off turn off the heading line Detail adjust
29. ata from the graph and a zoomed in portion on the same screen From the Home screen select Sonar gt Split Zoom Depth temperature and speed Zoomed BIN OE Zoom depth scale j ke BITE i WI window Range Zoom level Transducer frequency or beam width GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual 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 The current temperature and depth are shown in the top left corner From the Home screen select Sonar gt Temp Log Time elapsed The temperature appears along the right side and the time elapsed appears along the bottom The graph scrolls to the left as information is received GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Usinc SONAR Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar Setup screen to define and adjust settings universal to all sonar screens From the Home screen select Sonar gt Sonar Setup Color Scheme choose white or blue This affects the background on all sonar screens but does not change the Temp Log screen Fish Symbols set how the sonar interprets suspended targets az The unit does not interpret the sonar return data OFF default Suspended targets appear as symbols Background sonar information appears making the distinction between fish and structure easier Suspended targets appear as symbols with background information s
30. ce and put the transducer at greater risk of striking underwater objects 51 INSTALLING THE UNIT 52 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual APPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size 6 4 Hx 5 9 Wx 2 9 D 16 3 cm x 15 0 cm x 7 4 cm Weight less than 1 75 lbs 0 8 kg Display GPSMAP 525 535 545 555 5 0 diagonal 12 7 cm Full VGA display with adjustable brightness 640 x 480 pixels capable of 4 096 colors GPSMAP 520 530 540 550 5 0 diagonal 12 7 cm QVGA display with adjustable brightness 320 x 240 pixels Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards Temp Range 5 F to 131 F 15 C to 55 C Compass Safe Distance 95 cm Performance Receiver Differential ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver Acquisition Times Warm Approx 15 seconds Cold Approx 45 seconds AutoLocate Approx 2 minutes Update Rate 1 second continuous GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual APPENDIX GPS Accuracy Position lt 49 feet 15 meters 95 typical Velocity 0 05 meters sec steady state WAAS Accuracy Position lt 10 feet 3 meters 95 typical Velocity 0 05 meters sec steady rate Dynamics 6gs Subject to accuracy degredation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U S DOD imposed Selective Availability Program Power Power Source 10 35 VDC Usage 15 Watts max at 13 8 VDC Fuse AGC 3AG 3 0 Amp Sonar Power 1kW Transducer 1 000 watts RMS
31. e Navigation chart Fish Eye 3D an underwater view that visually represents the sea floor or lake bottom according to the chart s information This is available for select lakes on 530 530s and 535 535s units without an additional card GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual NOTE If you are using a GPSMAP 520 520s or 525 525s you Usinc CHARTS Using the Navigation Chart Use the navigation chart to plan your course view map information and as a navigational aid NOTE For GPSMAP 520 525 units you must insert an optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD card for your region to view detailed navigation charts To access a navigation chart from the Home screen select Charts gt Navigation Chart Ground speed GoUrse Your boat 0 0 Tide station Exposed wreck N Af Beacon Light Marina services Exposed rock Zoom scale OPS Position N 3706 4139 MOT Ban miz Navigation Chart with g2 Vision USING CHARTS Navigation Chart Settings To access additional settings or options for the navigation chart press MENU Full Screen Map Show Numbers view the navigation or fishing chart in full screen mode without numbers Select Show Numbers to view numbers again GPS Speed Course moo ie a 0 00 S EA Depth i Position 149 6 N 25 45 607 HO80 09 645 Show Numbers Full Screen Map NEXRAD turn NEXRAD weather data on or off NOTE You must plug the optional GXM 31 an
32. e Navigation chart Aerial Photos view marinas and other navigationally significant aerial photos to help you visualize your surroundings Detailed Roads and POI data view roads restaurants and other points of interest POIs along the shore Current Data view current station information Auto Guidance automatic passage planning software that helps you determine the best course to your destination 11 USING CHARTS Using Mariner s Eye 3D Mariner s Eye 3D provides a bird s eye 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 GPS Speed 0 0 GPS Heading 297m GPS Position GPS Position H 5944 179 H 5944 179 E005 41 797 E005 41 797 Mariner s Eye 3D Navigation Chart The RANGE key moves the view closer to your boat and lower to the water while the RANGE key moves the view away from the boat This is indicated by the scale EERS at the bottom of the screen 12 Mariner s Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options from the Mariner s Eye 3D screen press MENU Colors choose between Normal Default Water Hazard and All Hazard The Normal setting highlights the land as you would see it from the water The Hazard settings indicates shallo
33. e license agreement 60 sonar advanced settings 38 setting up 37 38 specifications 53 specifications 53 speed sensor 33 spot depths 17 surface mounting the unit 40 surface noise 38 suspended targets 37 swivel base 41 swivel mount bracket 41 symbols 9 system information viewing 5 T temperature 29 test the installation 51 tide stations 26 viewing information 11 time 29 transducer 46 cables 39 dual beam 33 35 dual frequency 33 36 38 installing 42 45 transom 45 transom mounting ona 44 transom mount installation 51 U Ultrascroll 50 units of measure changing 29 user data clearing 27 transferring 27 viewing 27 V viewing celestial information 27 currents 26 other boats 28 tide stations 26 user data 27 voltage 48 W water speed calibrate 33 water temperature 56 waypoints creating 21 editing 22 viewing 27 weather data warranty 59 Where To 19 whiteline 38 wiring harness installing 48 50 X XM audio 34 XM Satellite Radio service agreement 60 Z zoom 38 2x 38 4x 38 split 38 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK G
34. e unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced Deep Water Alarm the Deep Water Alarm depth has been reached Directory Item With This MMSI Already Exists the MMSI number is already in DSC directory Use a different number Directory Memory is Full Can t Create Entry the DSC directory has reached maximum of 100 contacts Delete unneeded contacts to add new ones Distress Call a DSC distress call has been received Take appropriate action Entering Leaving target water temperature the target water temperature is 2 F 1 1 C above or below the temperature specified by the Water Temperature Alarm These messages appear when you enter or leave that zone Fish Alarm a beep sounds if enabled when a fish is detected This alarm does not show a message banner 56 Flash Flood Warning a flash flood warning was issued for the area by the National Weather Service Flood Warning a flood warning was issued for the area by the National Weather Service Invalid MMSI enter a Valid MMSI Lost Satellite Reception the unit has lost satellite signals Check antenna connections or try moving to a location with a clear view of the sky Marine Warning a marine warning was issued by the National Weather Service NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer you must enter an appropriate Keel Offset for the transducer No Waypoints Routes Tracks User Waypoints Found attempted to trans
35. er directly in the T path of the prop The transducer can cause Mount the transducer parallel with the bottom Nav ean La M L Aka see 1E poats performance and damage the prop 44 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual INSTALLING THE UNIT Tool List not included drill 3 8 wrench or socket 5 32 and 1 8 drill bits masking tape 2 Phillips screwdriver and marine sealant When selecting a transom mount location consider the following for optimal performance For your sonar to operate properly the transducer must be located in calm water DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes rivet lines struts fittings water intake discharge ports eroding paint or anything that creates turbulence e Mount the transducer as close to the center of the boat as possible DO NOT cut the transducer lead This voids your warranty DO NOT mount the transducer in locations where it might be jarred when launching hauling trailering or storing DO NOT mount the transducer in the path of the prop on single drive boats The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the boat s performance and damage the prop On twin drive boats mount the transducer between the drives if possible fittings water intake or discharge ports or anything that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent The transducer must be in clean non turbulent water for optimal performance GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Man
36. fer user data from an SD card that does not contain the specified type of data Make sure there is data to transfer on the SD card GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual No XM Signal the GXM 31 antenna is not receiving an XM signal Off Course Alarm you are off course the distance set in the Off Course alarm Route Already Exists you entered a route name that already exists n memory Modify the route name or delete the previous route name Route Full you attempted to add more than 250 points to a route Reduce the number of points or create a second route Route Truncated uploaded route from another device has more than 250 waypoints and was truncated to fit Route Waypoint Memory Full no additional route waypoints can be saved Severe Storm Warning a severe storm warning has been issued for the area by the National Weather Service Shallow Water Alarm the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached Sonar Service Incompatible the external sonar device you are connected to needs a software update GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual APPENDIX Sonar Timeout there is an internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced Sonar Service Lost the external sonar device you were connected to has either been disconnected or the unit has lost communication with the sonar device for some other reason Tornado Warning a tornado warning was iss
37. g the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full screen graph of the transducer s sonar readings From the Home screen select Sonar gt Full Screen 4 0 i Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Range Transducer frequency or beam width GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Usinc SONAR Understanding the Flasher 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 Sonar information flashes on the ring when it is received at the depth indicated on the inside ring Like the regular graph the colors indicate different strengths of the sonar return To open the flasher from the Home screen select Sonar gt Flasher Ewer TEE Water AAlOc Temp Voltage Een n Flasher ring Depth Odometer 33 USING SONAR 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 gt Split Freq Depth temperature and speed Range Frequencies 36 Understanding The Split Zoom Screen Use the Split Zoom screen to view the full sonar d
38. ghlight Navigation Chart and press SELECT again GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual NTRODUCTION Quick Links Turning the Unit On or Off page 2 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals page 4 Inserting and Removing SD Cards page 5 Restoring Factory Settings page 5 Using the Navigation Chart page 7 Changing the Chart Settings page 16 Navigating to a Destination page 19 Creating a Waypoint page 21 Configuring System Settings page 29 Using Sonar page 35 Installing the Unit page 39 Alarms and Messages page 55 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Using Charts uuireserererererere keke Using the Navigation Char 7 N rod e ON eeoccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccececceccecccecccceccccccececcececececcecs i Using BlueChart g2 Vision 11 Tips and Shortcuts c scscssssssssssesssessessssesssssseseeseseesseseesseeseeseee i Using Mariner s Eye 3D qu 12 Manual Conventions c sssssssssssssssesssssssssssessessessessessssssessessessess i Using Fish Eye 3D ssesssrersoseserenrenoooernnereeooreennnnreenerennnnerenns 13 Quick Links asp cced ences otis cae ethane ct eens beet seated i Using Fishing Charts 45 13 WArningS www a Mann no Dnno c gt RHn lt Ni i MIDTDDDMMM2M2M 5BDB BID AM iv Enabling High Resolution Satellite lmagery
39. he system software or purchase additional map data information From the Home screen select Configure gt System gt System Information GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual CAUTION This procedure deletes any information you have GETTING STARTED Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital SD cards Insert optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards to view high resolution satellite imagery and aerial reference photos of ports harbors marinas and other points of interest Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints routes and tracks to another compatible Garmin unit or a PC The SD card slot is located on the bottom right corner of the unit To insert the SD card press it in until it clicks To remove the SD card press in on the SD card The card pops out GETTING STARTED Understanding the Home Screen Use he Home screen to access all other screens A NOTE Options on this screen vary based on the unit type Chants Charts access Navigation Fishing Mariner s Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D charts page 7 NOTE On the GPSMAP 520 520s 540 540s 525 525s and 545 545s units you must insert an optional preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card to access the Fishing and Fish Eye 3D charts NOTE The GPSMAP 530 530s and 535 535s can use the Fish Eye 3D on certain lakes without additional cards These units do not use the Fishing chart Sonar access sona
40. he water and the land at a specified opacity The higher you set the percentage the more the satellite photos will cover both land and water NOTE When enabled the high resolution satellite images are only present at lower zoom levels If you cannot see the high resolution images in your BlueChart g2 Vision region either zoom in further using the RANGE key or set the detail level higher see page 17 Ox Do orate Ae Y Sa g page a soort BEE Pes 00r EE Photo Overlay at 50 Photo Overlay at 100 14 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual USING CHARTS Viewing Aerial Photos To access aerial photos from the navigation chart Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial T Use the ROCKER to photographs of many landmarks marinas and harbors Use these highlight a camera with the photos to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to help pointer acquaint yourself with a marina or harbor prior to arrival n yA Fa Press SELECT to Close Aerial Photo NOTE Use the RANGE keys to zoom in and out while viewing the aerial photo on the full screen jyan View Rullscereen GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual 15 USING CHARTS Viewing Current Station Information If current stations are available in your g2 Vision a region they appear on the navigation chart as a fy highlighted arrow This detailed icon shows the current s speed and direction at a glance icon Detailed Road and POI D
41. hown The target depth of each symbol 1s also indicated lt Suspended targets appear as symbols No background information appears Suspended targets appear as symbols with no background information shown The target depth of each symbol is indicated 37 USING SONAR Scroll Speed adjust the rate at which the sonar scrolls from right to left Ultrascroll Fast Medium or Slow If using a speed capable transducer select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to your boat s water speed Surface Noise show or hide the sonar returns near the surface of the water Hide surface noise to help reduce clutter Whiteline highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help identify its hardness or softness e Off default Whiteline is disabled High the most sensitive setting Almost all strong returns are highlighted in white Medium many strong returns are highlighted in white Low the least sensitive setting Only the strongest returns are highlighted in white Numbers show or hide battery voltage water temperature water speed if your transducer is capable cruising and navigation setting to Auto If the connected transducer is capable the data is shown 38 NOTE To show water temperature or water speed change the Advanced Sonar Settings To adjust advanced sonar settings press MENU while viewing a sonar screen Range the range of the depth scale on the right s
42. iction Show Tide Chart Chart select Show Tide EW Chart Tide Prediction Report 26 Viewing Current Information Use the Current Prediction screen to view information for currents To view current prediction information select Currents from the Information screen then select a Current Station from the list Current Prediction Max level Flood Current Local time current heading toward shore Ebb Current current heading 8 12 away from shore eee Max level Show Report CED NOTE You can select both tide and current station information directly from the Navigation chart See pages 11 and 16 for more information GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual VIEWING INFORMATION Viewing Celestial Information Viewing User Data Use the Celestial screen to view celestial data for sun and moon To view user data from the Home screen select Information gt rise set moon phase and approximate sky view location of the sun User Data and moon Waypoints view a list of all saved waypoints To view celestial information on the Information screen select Celestial Routes view a list of saved routes Tracks view a list of saved tracks Celestial Data Transfer transfer waypoints routes and tracks to and from Moon an SD card position Clear User Data erase all user waypoints routes and tracks h moon aA To transfer data to or from an SD card Sun 1 Insert an SD c
43. ide of the screen Auto or Manual Range Gain controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver Auto or Manual Gain To see more detail increase the Gain If the screen is cluttered decrease the Gain Beam when using a dual beam transducer select a Wide or Narrow beam Frequency when using a dual frequency transducer select how the frequencies appear on screen 200kHz 50kHz Dual or Auto Zoom zoom in to a section of the Full Screen The zoom is off or set to No Zoom by default Four options are available 2x Zoom twice the magnification 4x Zoom four times the magnification Bottom Lock locks the zoom window to the bottom Split Zoom opens the Split Zoom screen Depth Line quickly reference a specific depth On or Off A Scope dual frequency only a vertical flasher along the right side of the screen On or Off GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual NSTALLING THE UNIT Step 1 Select a Location Consider the following when you select an installation location INSTALLING THE UNIT To successfully operate your unit you must properly install the unit and all of its related parts Compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box If any pieces are missing contact your Garmin dealer immediately Before you begin the installation Read and follow the instructions to install the unit Gather the appropriate fasteners and tools Verify that all cables can reach the u
44. ing harness to a GPS or other NMEA device 1 Follow the voltage source installation steps see page 48 For Garmin units the ground Black wires serve as NMEA ground and must be attached together or on the same terminal Refer to the wiring diagram of your GPS unit for wire identification 2 Connect the Blue NMEA Out 1 wire from the unit to the NMEA In wire on the NMEA unit s wiring harness and the brown NMEA In 1 wire to the NMEA Out wire on the NMEA unit s wiring harness 3 Repeat step 2 using the Grey and Violet wires for an additional NMEA unit 4 Set the unit s serial port s to use NMEA In NMEA Out page 30 Interfacing with NMEA The unit allows for NMEA 0183 Version 3 01 output with a compatible GPS or navigation device You must set the unit s serial port s to NMEA In NMEA Out to send data and receive data page 30 50 The SDDBT SDDPT SDMTW SDVHW SDWPL sentences are sent and received in NMEA 0183 Version 3 01 You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association NMEA format and sentences from NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park MD 21146 USA www nmea org Installing the Unit to a Garmin CANet The unit is a CANet compatible Garmin device and can send or receive sonar information from another CANet compatable Garmin device Using the CANet optimizes the performance of CANet compatible units allowing sonar information from a Sounder or Fishfinder to be sha
45. l and advisory in nature and therefore cannot be relied upon as safety critical in connection with any aircraft sea craft or automobile usage This information is provided as is and XM and Garmin disclaim any and all warranties express and implied with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy reliability completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service In no event will XM and Garmin their data suppliers service providers marketing distribution software or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you or to any third party for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary or punitive damages or lost profits resulting from use of or interruptions in the transmission or reception of the Services LIMITS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY a DISCLAIMERS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN WE MAKE NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE RADIO SERVICE YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual APPENDIX RISK THE CONTENT AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ALL SUCH WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE AND NON INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED
46. ll it through until it is snug but not tight The cable tie clicks when you pull it 5 Position the transducer so that it is parallel with the bottom when in use and make sure the gasket is aligned properly Pull the cable tie end until tight Trim off the excess if necessary Tighten the 10 32 locking nut until it touches the mounting bracket and then tighten 1 4 turn more Do not overtighten GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual NOTE For cold water and heavy timber or debris areas a metal INSTALLING THE UNIT 6 Route the 30 foot 9 m transducer cable using the supplied cable ties to secure the cable to the motor shaft You can fill the forward facing portion except the cable tie pocket of the transducer mount with sealant to avoid accumulating debris NOTE Leave slack in the cable to avoid damage to the cable while using the trolling motor Cable tie Front of the transducer 43 INSTALLING THE UNIT Mounting the Transducer on a Transom Mount the transducer cable Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water j cover well above the waterline from seeping into the transom SE Transducer should extend 1 8 below fiberglass hull or A 3 8 below aluminum hull IN 4 Make sure that the transducer is below O water level when the boat is on plane at high speed Do not mount the transduc
47. ments Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries GPSMAP AutoLocate BlueChart BlueChart g2 Vision TracBack BlueChart MapSource and Ultrascroll are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin XM WX Weather and XM Radio are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc February 2007 Part Number 190 00758 00 Rev B Printed in Taiwan NTRODUCTION This manual includes information for the following products GPSMAP 520 520s GPSMAP 525 525s GPSMAP 530 530s GPSMAP 535 535s GPSMAP 540 540s GPSMAP 545 545s GPSMAP 550 550s GPSMAP 555 555s and Shortcuts Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen Press MENU from any of the main screens to access advanced settings Press and release the POWER key to adjust the display settings Manual Conventions In this manual when you are instructed to select an item small arrows gt appear in the text They indicate that you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the ROCKER and press the SELECT key after each item For example if you see select Charts gt Navigation Chart you should highlight Charts and press SELECT Then hi
48. n 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 may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions 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 e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations 62 Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Can
49. n one of two ways Surface Mount mount the unit onto a bracket included that attaches to the console or overhead Flush Mount use the optional flush mount kit to mount the unit into a flat panel See the Appendix for more information Surface Mounting the Unit The unit s compact waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the navigation station The unit comes with a tilt swivel mounting bracket that can be used for console mounting 40 Mounting the Bracket Assembly Tools not included drill screwdriver Phillips or standard and one of the following Three 8 4 mm pan head machine bolts with matching nuts and washers and a 5 32 5 mm drill bit Three 8 pan head self tapping screws and a 1 16 drill bit for drilling starter holes Use a pan head machine bolt or self tapping screw to secure the swivel base If you use a screw with a countersunk head you risk damaging the mounting bracket GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual INSTALLING THE UNIT To mount the bracket assembly To install the unit on the mounting bracket 1 Using the swivel base as a template mark the location of the i three holes that secure the bracket to the mounting surface 2 Drill the mounting holes e f you secure the base with machine bolts drill three 5 32 5 mm holes at the locations you marked OR 2 e f you secure the base with self tapping screws drill Starter holes at
50. n place and allow it to cure for 24 hours 4 NSTALLING THE UNIT Step 4 Install the Wiring Harness The unit comes with a wiring harness that connects the unit to power and the transducer with one easy to remove connection and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices The color code in the diagram see page 49 indicates the appropriate harness connections The replacement fuse is a AGC 3AG 3 Amp fuse If it is necessary to extend the power wires use 22 AWG wire DO NOT cut the transducer cable because this voids your warranty You can wire the unit directly to the battery If your boat has an electrical system you might be able to wire the unit directly to an unused holder on your current fuse block If you are using the boat s fuse block remove the in line fuse holder supplied with the unit Do not exceed this voltage because this can damage the unit and void the warranty wires The other wires do not have to be connected for normal operation of the unit For information on connecting to a NMEA or CANet compatible device see page 50 48 CAUTION The maximum unit input voltage 1s 35 Volts DC NOTE During a typical installation use only the Red and Black To install the wiring harness 1 Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the voltage source 2 Connect the Red or positive wire to the positive voltage terminal If you use the boat s fuse block route
51. ng Chart 14 1 15 860 132 03 Sonar Data visually show the sonar readings received by your transducer for the best combination of sonar and Water Temp GPS Position A NOTE Because the detailed bathymetric information used mapping The setting is either 15 2t Eo05 09 153 by the Fishing Chart is recorded specifically for off shore on or off Fish Eye 3D applications the Fishing Chart is not available on the GPSMAP 530 530s or 535 535s inland units NOTE You need an optional preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for your region to view detailed fishing charts Tracks turn the track log on or off Numbers show or hide cruising navigation or fishing numbers on the chart GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual 13 USING CHARTS Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery You can overlay high resolution satellite images on the land sea or both portions of the Navigation chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card NOTE This feature is preloaded on the GPSMAP 530 530s and 535 535s units You do not need an additional SD card To enable satellite imagery 1 While viewing the Navigation Chart press MENU 2 Select Chart Setup gt Appearance gt Photos Xw j N E i Ee 2 al 3 Select one of the following PP sri e Off standard chart information is shown on the map e Land Only standard chart information is shown on water with photos overlaying the land e On photos overlay both t
52. nit mounting location and the transducer Wear safety goggles and a dust mask when drilling cutting or sanding If you experience difficulty installing the unit contact Garmin Product Support or contact a professional installer NOTE References to a transducer in this section apply only to units with an s suffix i e 545s If you do not have an s unit disregard instructions on installing a transducer To install and use your unit Be NS Select a location Mount the unit Install the transducer Install the wiring harness Test the installation GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Provides optimal viewing as you operate your boat Allows easy access to the unit s keypad Is strong enough to support the weight of the unit and protect it from excessive vibration or shock Allows room for the routing and connection of the power data and transducer cables There should be at least a 3 inch 8 cm clearance behind the case DO NOT mount the unit in an area that is exposed to extreme temperature conditions NOTE The temperature range for the unit is 5 F to 131 F 15 C to 55 C Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding this range in storage or operating conditions may cause failure of the LCD screen This type of failure and related consequences are NOT covered by the manufacturer s limited warranty 39 NSTALLING THE UNIT Step 2 Mount the Unit You can mount your unit i
53. nnnnnnnnnnnn 59 Configuring Other Boats li iceceecereE 34 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreemen i 60 Configuring XM Audio sssssssssssssssnsnssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 34 Software License Agreement U 60 Using Sonar ecscsssscscssssscscssesecessscsccsssscecesssseecessseeeesssseeceesee 35 Limited Warranty PENE AA EE EN A EEA E 61 Understanding TAEI T cccccccccccccccccccccccceccecccccccecceecees 35 FCC Compliance ia a a a a a aa Wk HH s i N NAR nis aN He REn N HENAR 62 Understanding the Flasher cc sssssssssssssssssssessssssssesssesessees 35 Industry Canada Compliance 62 Understanding the Split Freq Screen 36 Optional ACCESSOLICS ccccsccssesesssseesessensessenseeeseneseeaes 62 Understanding The Split Zoom Screen 36 NON E E 63 Understanding the Temp Log Screen 37 Setting Up Sonar cccssssssssssecsssssssseesessessessesessecsessesens 37 Advanced Sonar SettingS cccscsssssscscssssssseseenees 38 Installing The Unil 39 Step 1 Select a Location 39 Step 2 Mount the Unii 40 Step 3 Install the Transducetr
54. nt select how the unit outputs waypoint identifiers Names or Numbers GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Setting Alarms You can set the unit to sound an audible alarm when certain conditions are met By default all alarms are turned of To set an alarm 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt Alarms 2 Select an alarm category Navigation System Sonar or Weather Warnings 3 Select an alarm Select On to turn the alarm on and then use the ROCKER to specify alarm information Anchor Drag Alarm Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease Press left or right on the ROCKER reas SECT t to move fields accept changes Press MENU to cancel changes GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual CONFIGURING THE UNIT Setting Navigation Alarms To set a navigation alarm from the Home screen select Configure gt Alarms gt Navigation Anchor Drag set an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance Arrival set an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from a destination waypoint Off Course set an alarm to sound when you are off course by a specified distance Setting System Alarms To set a system alarm from the Home screen select Configure gt Alarms gt System Clock set an alarm using the system clock The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work Battery set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a user determined
55. nt you can designate it as an MOB Man OverBoard This marks the point and sets a course back to the marked location When an MOB is active an MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created and the unit is on an active navigation to that point To mark your location 1 From any screen press MARK 2 Select Back to return to the chart or select MOB to designate the waypoint as an MOB point GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual NOTE Pressing the MARK key only creates a waypoint at your present location WHERE To To create a new waypoint 1 Move the map pointer to the location you want and press SELECT 2 Select Create Waypoint 3 Select one of the following Edit Waypoint customize the waypoint attributes e Delete delete the waypoint e Navigate To go to the waypoint e Back return to the navigation chart 21 WHERE To To edit a waypoint To move the waypoint on the navigation chart 1 Create a new waypoint or select a waypoint on the navigation 1 Select Edit Waypoint gt Position gt Use Chart chart 2 Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a different Select Edit Waypoint location and press SELEGT Select the waypoint attribute you want to change Name Symbol Depth Water Temp or Position To view a list of all waypoints From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Waypoints Waypoints M fan MENU 22 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s
56. o www garmin com aboutGarmin environment disposal jsp Important Information 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 in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data In some countries complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics For more information on the applicability to this product see www erecycle org V GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED GARMIN Power Data GXM 31 antenna External GPS antenna SD card slot GPSMAP 545s shown GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual 1 GETTING STARTED Turning the Unit Onc or rof Press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps and the Garmin screen appears When the Warning screen appears press SELECT to open the Home screen NOTE The first time you power on your unit you must go through a setup sequence See page 51 for details Wi sonar Chart Sonar WARNING All information is presented for reference only You assume total responsibility and risk associated with using this device Quieter
57. or from a course of dealing or usage in trade is made by NGA as to the accuracy and functioning of the product c Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims losses or damages arising from or connected with the use of this product The user agrees to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial Intelligence Agency The user s sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement XM Satellite Radio Inc Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately Subscription fee is consumer only Other fees and taxes including a one time activation fee may apply All programming fees and weather data subject to change XM WX weather data displays and individual product availability vary by hardware equipment Reception of the XM signal may vary depending on location Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement included with the XM Welcome Kit and available at xmradio com Available only in the 48 contiguous United States XM WX is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc 60 Software License Agreement BY USING THE UNIT 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 righ
58. or off and initialize the GPS receiver System Information view system information and restore factory settings Event Log shows a list of system events Overlay Numbers set the styles for Wind and Next Turn numbers GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual CONFIGURING THE UNIT Changing Units of Measure To change units of measure from the Home screen select Configure gt Units System Units this is a quick global setting that defines most of the individual units of measure listed below at once Statute mh ft F Metric kh m C or Nautical kt ft F Depth individually set the units of measure for depth to Feet ft Fathoms fa or Meters m Temperature individually set units of measure for temperature to Fahrenheit F or Celsius C Dist Spd Elev individually set the units of measure for distance speed and elevation readings NOTE You must be receiving NMEA Sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to view depth and temperature information Heading set the reference used in calculating heading information Position change the coordinate system in which a given location reading appears The default format is hddd mm mmm Only change the position format if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Time set the time format 12 hour 24 hour or UTC time format time zone and indicate whether to use daylight saving time 29 CON
59. possible to perform some checks with the NOTE You can adjust these options in the future from the INSTALLING THE UNIT Because water 1s necessary to carry the sounder s sonar signal the transducer must be in the water to work properly You cannot get a depth or distance reading when out of the water When you place your boat in the water check for leaks around any screw holes that were added below the water line DO NOT leave your boat in the water for an extended period of time without checking for leaks To test the transom mount transducer installation 1 Begin testing the installation at a slow speed If the sonar appears to be working properly gradually increase the boat s speed while observing the sonar s operation If the sonar signal suddenly is lost or the bottom return is severely degraded note the speed at which this occurs 2 Return the boat to the speed at which the signal was lost Make moderate turns in both directions and see if the signal improves 3 If the signal strength improves while turning adjust the transducer so that it extends another 1 8 below the transom of the boat It might take several adjustments to eliminate the degradation 4 lf the signal does not improve you might have to move the transducer to a different location NOTE When adjusting the depth of the transducer make the adjustments in small increments Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the boat s performan
60. r information page 35 NOTE This option is available only if you have a unit with a built in sounder or a Garmin sonar module connected Chart Sonar set up the screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen page 18 Where To access navigation features page 19 Information view information including tides currents celestial data user data and information about other boats page 25 Configure access unit and system settings page 29 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Usinc CHARTS Your unit has a worldwide imagery map a built in detailed map of US inland lakes or BlueChart g2 cartography for either the US shoreline or a specific country e Navigation Chart displays all relevant navigation data available on your preloaded maps including buoys lights cables depth soundings marinas and tide stations in an overhead view e Mariner s Eye 3D a bird s eye view from above and behind your boat for a visual navigation aid must insert an optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD card to view detailed Navigation and Mariner s Eye 3D charts Fishing Charts and Fish Eye 3D views are available when using optional Blue Chart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards Fishing Chart removes navigational data from the preloaded map while leaving the bottom contours and depth soundings This is not available on the 530 530s and 535 535s all contour lines and depth soundings appear on th
61. r lead or any part of 3 Place a 5 mm flat washer on the 10 32 x 1 75 screw and the transducer cable Cutting the transducer cable voids your insert the screw through the transducer mount spacer and warranty The cable cannot be spliced and connected to any rubber washer existing Garmin or non Garmin transducer cables 4 place the remaining 5 mm flat washer on the exposed end Install the 10 32 lock nut finger tight You can tighten the The following pages contain tips and basic installation instructions lana nesr d her S ler nea ll Ae bn ie beak for some popular transducers Detailed installation instructions are provided in the transducer kits Some transducers might have to be Cable tie slot installed by a professional marine installer 42 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual To mount the dual beam transducer on a trolling motor 1 Slide the large cable tie through the slot on the transducer mount with the ridges of the band facing up until equal lengths extend on both sides of the mount 4 5 10 12 cm worm gear clamp is recommended 2 Position the mount gasket on the curved top of the transducer mount 3 Place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the trolling motor with the front of the transducer pointed away from the trolling motor propeller 4 Wrap the two ends of the cable tie around the motor body Place the pointed end of the cable tie through the fastener hole on the opposite end and pu
62. red with up to two CANet compatible Garmin GPS units A standard NMEA connection only allows depth temperature and speed information to be sent to a single GPS device whereas a CANet connection provides full sonar readings including Ultrascroll so you can view and control the same information on your compatible Garmin GPS unit s as you can on your compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder NOTE To use the Garmin CANet with your unit you must obtain a CANet Kit Contact your Garmin dealer or visit www garmin com GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Step 5 Test the Installation To turn on your unit for the first time press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps and turns on Use the ROCKER and the SELECT keys and follow the screens to configure your unit To configure your unit for the first time Select the Language Select attached NMEA Devices Select the Transducer type if applicable boat trailered the boat should be in the water to properly test the installation Select the Position Format the default is hddd mm mmm Select the Time Format the default is 12 Hour Select your Time Zone Select your preferred Units of measure eS SS Z0 a eS SS Select a Minimum Depth co Select the Overhead Clearance of your boat The Home screen appears see page 6 after you select your configuration options Configure screen GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual NOTE Although it is
63. rgent solution and then wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components Cleaning the Screen The unit s lens is coated with a special anti reflective coating that is sensitive to skin oils waxes and abrasive cleaners Cleaners containing ammonia alcohol abrasives or anti grease detergents will harm the anti reflective coating It is important to clean the lens using an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti reflective coatings and a clean lint free cloth Water Immersion The unit is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in meter of water for 30 minutes Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit After submersion be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Alarms and Messages The unit uses an on screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics When a message appears press MENU to acknowledge the message Accuracy Alarm the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user set value AIS Dangerous Target shows the MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity of the dangerous target Alarm Clock the alarm clock has sounded Anchor Drag Alarm you have drifted out of the specified distance range Antenna Input is Shorted some part of the antenna wiring is contacting the chassis Arriving At Waypoint Name you arrived at the destination waypoint Battery Alarm
64. ructions and cable areas GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual USING CHARTS Panning the Navigation Chart Use the map pointer to pan away from your current location and scroll to other areas on the navigation chart As you pan past the edge of the current map display the screen scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage The position icon 0 stays at your present location As you move the map pointer you can view the distance and bearing from your current location and the map pointer s location coordinates in the lower right corner of the map To pan the map press up down right or left on the ROCKER Kw N n 4 EANO hanno YY To stop panning press MENU and then select Stop Panning USING CHARTS Zooming In and Qut on the Map The Range keys control the zoom level indicated by the scale at the bottom of the navigation chart 500ft The bar under the number represents that distance on the map Accessing Additional Object Information Use the map pointer 3 to view information about on screen map items and waypoints To access additional object information 1 On the navigation chart highlight an item with the map pointer and press SELECT TETI ire N 2543 567 WO080 09 344 10 2 Select the item If more than one item is in the area select Review and then select the item Chart Selection Grandon Park Marina nmm ma EEE e KERTEL Lice MEN
65. sh its current location If the unit cannot establish a location the Initialize Position screen appears Initialize Position NEW ORLEANS When the unit acquires satellite signals the signal strength bars at the top of the Home screen are green R When the unit loses satellite signals the green bars disappear KAM For more information about GPS visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com aboutGPS Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or for practice The unit does not track satellites in Simulator Mode CAUTION Do not try to navigate using Simulator Mode because the GPS receiver is turned off Any satellite signal strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals To turn on Simulator Mode 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt System gt Simulator 2 Select Setup to set speed track control and position GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Restoring Factory Settings You can restore your unit to the original factory settings entered To restore factory settings 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt System gt System Information 2 Select Factory Settings 3 Select Yes to restore all factory settings Otherwise select No to cancel Viewing System Information You can view your unit s software version basemap version and unit ID number You may need this information to update t
66. tenna into the XM port on the back of the unit and have a subscription to XM Satellite WX Weather to view NEXRAD data XM is not available on the GPSMAP 520 520s 525 525s 550 550s or 555 555s units For more information on XM WX Weather see the GXM 31 Owner s Manual Overlay Numbers show or hide cruising sailing navigation and fishing numbers on the navigation or fishing chart Chart Setup customize the navigation chart See page 16 Chart Notes access detailed chart information GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Understanding Chart Data BlueChart g2 Vision and the US inland lake electronic charts use graphic symbols to denote map features Some common symbols you might see include but are not limited to the following Dangerous Rock D Beacon oat arp ra Pilot Boarding Area lal Airport Seaplane Base ES buoy Exposed Rock za Anchorage Berth FN Precautionary Area HH Church et Anchoring Prohibited LE Radio Report Point La Exposed Wreck Recommended Anchorage ar Fishing Harbor Rescue Station ez Fishing Prohibited Tide Station lt 2 Information Yacht Harbor Current Station S Marine Services Some symbols might appear differently on your Garmin unit Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines with deep water represented in white intertidal zones spot soundings as depicted on the original paper chart navigational aids and symbols and obst
67. the locations you marked Do not make the starter holes deeper than half the screw length 3 Secure the swivel base with three bolts or screws DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 4 4 Place the swivel mount bracket over the swivel base and secure it with the short knob GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Align the slot on the back of the unit with the long mounting knob and slide the unit into place If necessary adjust the long knob to spread the bracket arms apart Turn counter clockwise to widen the bracket arms and clockwise to tighten Adjust the unit angle and tighten the long mounting knob until snug Rotate the swivel mount bracket by twisting it left or right The bracket clicks as you turn it Select a good viewing angle and then tighten all knobs Connect the power data and transducer cables to the back of the unit making sure the locking rings are fully tightened on both connectors 41 NSTALLING THE UNIT Step 3 Install the Transducer To assemble the transducer Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance 1 Insert the rubber washer and plastic spacer into the from your unit If the transducer lead is too short extension cables Hen SOE tai eee Me E EIN TT URN Gee ete are available from your Garmin dealer Coil and secure any excess washer 2 Route the cable toward the back of the transducer Slide the cable j transducer into the transducer mount aN CAUTION DO NOT cut the transduce
68. the positive connection through the fuse as shown on the diagram 3 Connect the Black or ground wire to the negative voltage terminal 4 Install or check the 3 Amp fuse on the boat s fuse block or in the in line holder 5 Align the notches on the cable plug and on the back of the unit Insert the cable into the connector and turn the lock ring counter clockwise until it stops 3 Amp fuse To 10 35 Volt boat supply I 3A Boat ground 6 ER N To int NS J M S an n ma ci Fuse block GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual NSTALLING THE UNIT To Transducer PIN 8 Black Ground PIN 7 Yellow Alarm RED VDC PIN 13 Red DC Positive PIN 12 White CANet H PIN 16 Green CANet L BLACK Ground DC Power Source PIN 18 Blue NMEA Out ORANGE Accessory On BLUE NMEA 1 Out RXD ilij BROWN NMEA 1 In NMEA Device a 1 RXD GREY NMEA2 Out Far VIOLET NMEA 2 In NMEA Device 2 GREEN CANet L WHITE CANet H Alarm Relay 100ma max coil current YELLOW Alarm Low GPSMAP 500 Series Wiring Harness GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual 49 NSTALLING THE UNIT Connecting to a NMEA device You can connect the unit to other NMEA compatible equipment such as a DSC or AIS device Refer to the wiring diagram on page 49 for connecting the unit to NMEA compatible devices To install the wir
69. tive Calling on or off Safe Zone turn a safe zone around your boat on or off This 1s used for collision avoidance and can be customized your unit must be connected to an external AIS or DSC device See page 30 for more information 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 specified distance from 0 1 to 2 0 nm or 02 to 5 0 km or 0 1 to 2 0 mi Time to Safe Zone sounds an alarm if AIS determines that a target will intersect the Safe Zone within the defined time interval ranging from 3 to 24 minutes 34 NOTE To configure AIS or DSC information for other boats Configuring XM Audio To configure XM audio from the Home screen select Configure gt XM Audio You can delete a preset channel select a category enter a specific channel and adjust the volume level 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 XM Radio is available only on GPSMAP 530 535 540 545 units For more information see the GXM 31 Owner s Manual GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Usinc SONAR When connected to a transducer your unit becomes a powerful fishfinder flasher If your unit does not have a built in sounder you can connect a Garmin GSD 21 or GSD 22 sounder module to your unit to use the sonar features Understandin
70. ts 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 or 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 GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Limited Warranty 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 IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LI
71. ual NOTE DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes struts To mount the transducer on a transom k Position the transducer mount at the selected transom location Make sure the transducer is parallel with the water line Mark the center locations of each hole on the transducer mount Using a 5 32 bit drill the pilot holes approximately 1 25 mm deep at the marked locations To avoid drilling the holes too deep wrap a piece of tape around the bit at 1 from the point of the bit Apply marine sealant to the 5 x 30 mm screws Attach the transducer assembly to the transom using the 5 x 30 mm screws Adjust the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom of the transom approximately 1 8 3 mm on fiberglass hulls or 3 8 10 mm on aluminum hulls Adjust the transducer assembly to be aligned parallel with the water Tighten the 10 32 locking nut until it touches the mounting bracket and then tighten 1 4 turn more Do not overtighten Place the first cable clamp on the transducer cable approximately one third of the distance between the transducer and the top of the transom 45 NSTALLING THE UNIT 6 Mark the location Using a 1 8 bit drill a pilot hole approximately 3 8 10 mm deep 7 Attach the cable clamp using a 4 x 12 mm screw Coat the screw with marine sealant before installation Repeat steps 5 and 6 using the other cable clamp 8 Route the transducer cable as needed to the unit DO NOT CUT T
72. ubbles laminates fillers or dead air space In an area of clean non turbulent water at all speeds The location must not be over any strakes or behind any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence NOTE Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for shoot thru hull transducer installation If you are unsure if your hull is equipped with a pre located pocket contact your hull manufacturer test the location Fabricate a test device from a section of PVC pipe or a can as shown in the following illustration Temporarily seal the test device to the hull with caulking or RTV sealer and fill with water or light mineral oil Place the transducer in the water pointed directly at the bottom and weight it down Set the unit for optimum performance If the sonar performance is significantly degraded another location must be tested GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual Strip caulk or Weight the transducer to hold it in place Fill a pipe or can with RTV sealer water or a light mineral oil Hull surface Testing the Location To permanently install the transducer 1 Lightly sand the surface of the hull and face of the transducer with 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper Build a dam using strip caulk about 1 4 6 mm tall Pour about 1 8 3 mm of two part slow cure epoxy into the dam Place the transducer in the epoxy turning the transducer to work out any air bubbles Weight the transducer i
73. ued for the area by the National Weather Service Track Already Exists Track Name you entered a saved track name that already exists in memory Modify the track name or delete the existing track Track Log Full the track log is full and track recording has been turned off To record more track points you need to clear the track log and turn track recording on This only appears when the track recording setting is set to Stop When Full Track Memory is Full Can t Create Track the track log memory is full No additional track log data can be stored without deleting old data to create memory space Track Truncated a complete uploaded track does not fit into memory The oldest track log points were deleted to make space for the most recent data 5 APPENDIX Transducer Disconnected Sonar Turned Off there is not a transducer attached bad cable transducer or the transducer cable was disconnected If the transducer cable is removed while the unit is on reconnect and cycle power Transfer Complete the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to the connected device User Card Not Found Please Insert Card attempted to transfer user data without an SD card containing user data being present in the SD card slot Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working the speed sensor is not detected Check the connections Water Temperature Alarm sonar has reported a temperature above below inside or outside
74. w water and land with a color scale Blue indicates deep water yellow is shallow water and red is very shallow The Water Hazard setting indicates land in green and the All Hazard setting shows land as dark red Position H 59 03 390 E005 25 238 Mariner s Eye 3D Rings toggle the range rings on or off Water Hazard Colors Safe Depth adjust the depth at which red indicates shallow water Nav Lane Width adjust the width of the course line drawn when navigating Numbers show or hide cruising navigation fishing and sailing numbers GPSMAP 500 Series Owner s Manual USING CHARTS Using Fish Eye 3D Using Fishing Charts Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision Use the Fishing chart for a py cartography Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the sea detailed unobstructed view of 10 0 floor or lake bottom The RANGE keys adjust the view in the same the bottom contours and depth way as the Mariner s Eye 3D soundings on the chart i e The Fishing chart uses detailed eve eee 10 0 bathymetric data on on a To access additional settings or options for the Fish Eye 3D preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and is best for screen press MENU i offshore deep sea fishing Sonar Cone turn a cone on or To view the Fishi h off that shows the area covered o view the Fishing chart so Att b rand from the Home screen select ewana USSR RES JER pena Charts gt Fishi

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