Garmin GMR 404 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. Owner s Manual GMR 404 406 MENEGET GARMIN m q m 4 2006 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151 Street Unit 5 The Quadrangle No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Abbey Park Industrial Estate Shir Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Romsey S051 9DL 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 of2. Auto Shift and Manual Antenna RPM Selectable to 24 or 48 rpm MARPA Tracks up to 10 MARPA targets for radar plotting and collision avoidance Heading sensor is required GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual European License Requirements APPENDIX gt EUROPEAN LICENSE REQUIREMENTS The following table shows European License requirements for the GMR 404 406 Austria I Luxembourg I Belgium G The Netherlands I Czech Republic I Poland G Estonia I Slovakia 7 Finland I Slovenia G France G Spain Germany G Sweden G Greece G United Kingdom I Hungary Cyprus G Ireland I Malta bi Italy G Iceland G Latvia I Norway I Lithuania G Switzerland I I requires an individual license for operation G can be operated under a general license or license exemption This product may require licensing in your country of use Refer to the national radio or telecommunications office or ministry 15 APPENDIX gt LiMiTED WARRANTY Limited Warranty All Garmin marine radomes and open array scanners are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years 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
3. Set Motor to High Speed Set Motor to Normal Speed The Set Motor to High Speed Set Motor to Normal Speed option allows you to select the motor speed of the GMR 404 406 Selecting Set Motor to High Speed to increases the speed at which the radar rotates thus increasing the speed at which the screen updates Map Page Radar Overlay Radar information can be shown as an overlay on the Map Page When you overlay radar information on the Map Page press ADJ MENU to access radar options NOTE Changing the map scale does not change the radar range When you zoom in or our on the Map Page the radar overlay is scaled to fit To overlay radar data on the Map Page On the Map Page press the Show Radar soft key BANANA RIVER 10 Subm pile Measure Hide Detail Show Wanther Radar Options Map Setup Map Page with Radar Overlay and Radar Page To hide the radar data overlay on the Map Page 1 Press the Radar Options soft key 2 Press the Hide Radar soft key The radar overlay is hidden Radar Tab When GMR 404 406 is connected to a Garmin Marine Network chartplotter and either the Auto Detect Services or Radar check box is selected on the System tab the Radar tab appears on the Main Menu Use the Radar tab to set up the Radar Page The Radar tab has four sub tabs General Display MARPA and Advanced EC er Normal Operation General Display MARPA Advanced mR Orientation Cross talk Rejectio
4. e Circular 4 Press ENTER to set the Guard Zone GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual VRM EBL The Variable Range Marker VRM and Electronic Bearing Line EBL tools measure range and bearing to a target You can move the center point of the VRM which allows you to measure from one target to another Two VRM EBL tools can be active at the same time The VRM EBL option has two areas VRM EBL and VRM EBL 2 Each area has two settings Show Hide and Adjust PEM UEL 3 lam A LLD Variable Range Marker VRM Electronic Bearing Line EBL To start VRM EBL 1 or VRM EBL 2 On the Radar Adjustment menu highlight Show VRM EBL 1 or VRM EBL 2 and then press ENTER GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt RADAR PAGE You can adjust the diameter of the VRM and the angle of the EBL To adjust the VRM EBL 1 Highlight Adjust and press the ROCKER to the right Highlight Adjust and press ENTER 2 Press right or left on the ROCKER to rotate the EBL around the center point of the VRM 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease the size of the VMR 4 Press ENTER to accept the changes To move the center location of the VRM 1 Highlight Move and press ENTER 2 Using the ROCKER move the center point of the VRM to the selected location 3 Press ENTER to set the new location To use the VRM EBL expand the diameter of the VRM so that the outer edge touches the target Rotate the EBL unti
5. Online Auction Purchases Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service 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 International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Fax 913 397 8282 Garmin Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9DL UK Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual FCC Compliance The GMR 404 406 complies with Part 80 of the FCC rules It has
6. of the Radar Page To add or remove functions on the Radar Page 1 Open the Radar Page and then press and hold the DATAICNFG key to open the Configuration window NOTE For detailed information about configuring Digital 1 and Digital 2 data fields see your chartplotter owner s manual v E _ _ E _ _ 2 Using the ROCKER highlight the function you want to add or remove and press ENTER Only functions with a check mark in the check box next to them appear on the Radar Page Basic OPERATION gt RADAR PAGE Using the Radar Adjustment Menu Use the Radar adjustment menu to access the settings and features most commonly used on the Radar Page including Gain Sea Clutter Rain Clutter FTC Zoom Target Expansion Trails Guard Zone VRM EBL MARPA and Hide Show Navigation Features To select an adjustment option from the Radar Page 1 Press ADJ MENU to open the Radar adjustment menu 3 Rain Clutter 4 FTC 5 Zoom 6 Target Expansion iW 7 Trails amp Guard Zone H 9 VRM EBL 10 MARPA 41 Hide Navigation Features 7 y 12 Map Cursor On W 13 Setup J 14 Enter Standby A 61 8 15 Set Motor to High Speed 7 lPosN 16 Clear Trails SIN 28019327 D7 ons Sam W08003326 1 T Adjust 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the option you want to change and then press ENTER To change a Radar adjustment menu setting 1 Select an adjust
7. received a grant of equipment authorization issued under the authority of the FCC This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt FOC CompPLiaNce AND DoC Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby Garmin declares that this GMR 404 406 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 http www garmin com products gmr404 Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity link INDEX INDEX A Advanced sub tab 13 AFC mode 13 auto detect services 10 B Bearing Line 12
8. such changes or improvements 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 GPSMAP AutoLocate TracBack BlueChart and MapSource are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin January 2007 Part Number 190 00669 00 Rev B Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION This manual covers the features and operation of the GMR 404 406 marine radar when viewed on a Garmin marine network chartplotter Installing Your GMR 404 406 To install your GMR 404 406 refer to the GMR 404 406 Installation Instructions included in this box If you experience difficulty installing the radar contact Garmin Product Support or an installation professional in your area About This Manual To get the most out of your GMR 404 406 take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail This manual is organized into the following sections The Introduction section contains the Table of Contents Product Registration and Software License Agreement The Basic Operation section describes the features and operation of the GMR 404 406 GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Appendix contains specifications regulatory information and maintenance information You can also find warranty European Licensin
9. ENTER a NOTE The Freq button is available only available if Manual is selected in the AFC Mode field 4 Press up or down on the ROCKER to adjust the scanner frequency Press ENTER to accept the frequency change NOTE The Signal Strength bar graph is damped and may be slow when responding to frequency tuning changes Signal Strength Shows the strength of the radar signal Front of Boat Offset allows you to offset the front of the boat if you mount the radar at an angle Antenna Size allows you to select the size of your antenna 4 Foot or 6 Foot Select 4 Foot for a GMR 404 radar select 6 Foot for a GMR 406 radar 13 APPENDIX gt SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Specifications 4 ft Open Array Antenna Type End fed slotted waveguide Horizontal Beamwidth 1 8 degrees Horizontal Sidelobes 23 dB within 10 deg of main 30 dB outside 10 deg of main Vertical Beamwidth 24 degrees Antenna Gain 29 dBi Polarization Horizontal Input Return Loss Better than 20 dB Weight 12 Ibs 5 4 kg 6 ft Open Array Antenna Type End fed slotted waveguide Horizontal Beamwidth 1 1 degrees Horizontal Sidelobes 25 dB within 10 deg of main 30 dB outside 10 deg of main Vertical Beamwidth 24 degrees Antenna Gain 30 dBi Polarization Horizontal Input Return Loss Better than 20 dB Weight 16 lbs 7 3 kg 14 Open Array Scanner Transmit Power 4 kW Transmitter Frequency 9410 30
10. MHz Input Voltage 10 5 38 volts DC Typical Input Power 45 W Input Power 100 kts wind 130 W maximum Range Pulse Width PRF nm nsec Hz 0 125 65 2304 0 250 65 2304 0 500 80 2304 0 750 200 1152 1 0 250 1152 1 5 500 576 2 0 500 576 3 0 800 576 4 0 800 576 6 0 24 1000 576 36 72 1000 288 Antenna Rotation 24 rpm and 48 rpm Maximum Wind Load 100 kts Receiver Noise Figure Less than 4 dB Environmental Temp 10 C to 60 C Humidity 95 at 35 C Rel Wind 100 kts Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX6 Range 20 meters minimum 72 nm max Range Discrimination 20 meters GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Radar Interference Anti jamming algorithm Clutter Suppression Sea Clutter Rain Clutter FTC Weight 42 lbs 19 kg Dimensions 17 x 11 x 16 Cable 49 21 15 meters long 8 4 lbs 3 8 kg Radar Display Features Presentation Modes North up Course up Heading up VRM EBL 2 user adjustable capable of floating Bearing Accuracy 1 degree Range Ring Accuracy 20 meters or 1 5 of range scale whichever is greater Controls Auto amp Manual Gain Adjust Manual or Auto AFC receiver tuning Manual adjust for Rain Clutter and 3 presets for Sea Clutter FTC presets Radar Chart Overlay Overlay mode is supported Also has split overlay with standard radar presentation Zoom Mode 2x 4x Trails Wakes Short Medium Long Guard Zone Alarm 2 guard zones user adjustable Off center Function Look ahead
11. R to move the selection box The Zoom setting has four settings Off 2x 4x and Move RM EBL 1 VRM EBLY 0 40nm 0 00nm 073 090 VRM EBL X Pe SN IN 38 51 23 6 W094 47 57 1 Clear Trails Setup MARP Zoom view Selection box GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt RADAR PAGE Target Expansion Use Target Expansion to increase the size of a target Select On or Off NOTE The Target Expansion setting has no effect at range scales of 4 nm or greater Target Expansion Off Target Expansion On Basic OPERATION gt RADAR PAGE Trails Trails allows you to select whether all returns on the screen leave a history trail and allows you to determine the length of the history trail Off Short Medium or Long Trails On Trails Off Guard Zone A Guard Zone is a user defined area of protection Ifa target enters the Guard Zone an alarm sounds You can define two Guard Zones The Guard Zone Menu has two areas Guard Zone 1 and Guard Zone 2 Each area has two settings Show Hide and Adjust eeN l T sIr 5 sa VRM EBL 2 y a 0 400m t 24nm p90 P oA Clear Trails Setup Guard Zone To Define a Guard Zone 1 Highlight Show Guard Zone 1 or 2 and press ENTER 2 Highlight Adjust and press ENTER 3 Using the ROCKER define the area on the Radar Page by adjusting three points e Corner 1 e Corner 2
12. Software License Agreement BY USING THE GMR 404 406 YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software 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 iij INTRODUCTION gt WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION amp Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury e The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy Ensure that the scanner h
13. and animals Before beginning radar transmission verify that the area around the radar is clear The radar transmits a beam approximately 12 above and below a line extending horizontally from the center of the scanner Avoid looking directly at the scanner because the eyes are the most susceptible part of the body When the area surrounding the scanner is clear press and hold FCTN The message Do you want to begin radar transmission is shown Select Yes and then press ENTER DAN Normal se l Yes IDPT 66 Or POSN Basic OPERATION gt UNDERSTANDING RADAR Before transmission begins the message Spinning Up is shown while the radar antenna reaches nominal rotation speed After the message disappears the radar begins painting an image Understanding the Radar Display The Radar Page shows a status bar along the top user configurable digital navigation data down the right side a Heading Line and Range Rings Soft keys that allow quick access to radar functions and setting changes appear along the bottom of the page Heading line Soft vemebica VRM EBL keyS 0 40m 0 00nm 2 073 0902 re IK Gara VRM EBL MARPA Clear Trails Setup Zoom scale Ring separation Using Range Rings Use the Range Rings to quickly determine the distance to a target The lower right corner of the screen contains two scales The top scale value represents the distance from the center of the radar displa
14. as been installed according to the recommendations given in this guide and that all personnel are clear of the scanner before switching to transmit mode For protection from lightning this installation must conform to NFPA code section 302 The installation of a lightning protective mast is recommended and the scanner must be connected to water ground using an 8 gauge copper cable Use the GMR 404 406 at your own risk To reduce the risk of unsafe operation carefully review and understand all aspects of this Installation Manual and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use When in actual use carefully compare indications from the GMR 404 406 to all available navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs visual sightings charts etc For safety always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation Use the GMR 404 406 only as a navigational aid Do not attempt to use the GMR 404 406 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 Important Information The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain elect
15. bearing reference 11 12 begin transmitting 9 C center offset 11 clutter rain 4 sea 4 configuring Radar Page 3 cross talk rejection 11 D digital navigation data 2 Display sub tab 11 E EBL 7 enter standby 9 18 F FTC 4 G gain 4 Garmin Marine Network 8 guard zone 4 6 defining 6 H heading line 2 11 12 heading sensor 8 hide show navigation features 4 M main pages Radar Page 3 7 manually adjust the radar 13 MARPA 4 8 9 list 9 target 8 MARPA sub tab 10 12 motor speed high 9 normal 9 N navigation features 4 11 12 O orientation 10 Own Vessel Safe Zone 12 R Radar adjustment menu 4 background color 11 range rings 1 understanding 1 radar overlay 9 Radar Page 3 configuring 3 viewing 3 Radar tab 10 13 Advanced sub tab 13 Display sub tab 11 General sub tab 10 MARPA sub tab 12 radar warming up 1 rain clutter 4 range rings 2 rings 11 S safety feature 1 safe zone ring 13 sea clutter 4 signal strength 13 software update 3 soft keys 2 spinning up 2 status bar 1 T target expansion 4 5 target history 12 Timed Transmit 11 STBY Time 11 XMIT Time 11 Time To Safe Zone 12 trails 4 5 V vector length 12 velocity reference 13 VRM 7 VRM EBL 4 adjusting 7 Ww warming up waypoints 12 Z zoom 4 5 Zoom level 5 GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin produc
16. g Requirements and FCC information in the Appendix An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introductio scscicisessicavedsssctersdsecatinecatilassdrensrstcavececsestesnsiecsiedsd i Installing Your GMR 404 406 ssssssssesesesssseseeseeeeeseeseesenenees i About This Manual ccccssssessceseseeseseseseenessesenssessneeseaees i Product Registration cscsssssssssssesssessssssseesesesseeeseeeeeeseeeees iii Contact OAs ea ARE EA eenteatheaees iii Software License Agreement sssssssssisirssinsrnnsrneninsinnnnnsnns iii WANTING RE E A E E T iv Important Information ssssssssssssssssnsssssnsnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnns iv Basic Operation ssesssssssrerssnsnesnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 Understanding Radar ssssssessessrussinuninninununnnennunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 1 Understanding the Radar Display ssisssissiississsisisssisrssisssisssss 2 Radar Page acscscciccsccscscsccscsatearasaccsasaseueaesscsesaseursesncscscseseareecsosese 3 Configuring the Radar Page cssssisssscssscutsdiessevanseasiceaetea tests 3 Using the Radar Adjustment Menu Map Page Radar Overlay csccscssseeesesesseeeeesesnneeeeeees Raday VAD ia sasscaiisateccsscceseas cectexsxsnecscedcovavavacutasssuvervececasievsxvasestve G neral Sub Tabiini ias Display Sub Tabu eee MARPA Sub Tab Ad ati Ged Sub TaD cs sssssetcadsvssesseoscssdhsvets
17. hen MARPA begins tracking the target the box is replaced with the appropriate symbol Radar Pointer TNu28 50 06 4 A we re W080 30 54 2 3 He AS T1302 Se ee ey Viper 13 2Ft 130 N fa A a os Safe targets Acquiring target Danger OUS RM EBL 1 Gan pI target 0 40nm 000m 0 get 073 090 Adjust GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual To view the MARPA List Press the MARPA List soft key 4 6nm 116 1 9nm 304 3 4nm 277 7 6nm 139 10 0nm 099 85nm 294 1 6nm 257 lt N ee 15nm 21 30 59 15nm 00 20 49 34nm Passed 6 7nm Passed 10 0om Passed 7 3nm 00 02 29 0 3nm 00 00 45 o _ _1MN em Enter Standby Begin Transmitting The Enter Standby Begin Transmitting option allows you to select whether the radar is in Standby Mode or is transmitting Select Enter Standby to place the radar into Standby Mode While in Standby Mode the radar does not transmit but power remains applied to the Magnetron Select Begin Transmitting to remove the radar from Standby mode After the radar completes Spinning Up the radar begins transmitting NOTE When the radar is placed into standby mode the GMR 404 406 will reduce its spinning speed for approximately 15 seconds then stop perpendicular to the length of the boat or as defined by the Front of Boat Offset GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Map Pace RADAR OVERLAY
18. if set to 10 min the radar is in standby mode for 10 minutes before switching to transmission for the amount of time entered in the Timed Transmit XMIT Time field When the radar is in standby mode the scanner does not rotate or transmit however power is still applied to the Magnetron eliminating the need for a warm up cycle Cross talk Rejection toggles cross talk rejection on or off Radar cross talk may occur when two or more radar equipped vessels are operating in proximity to one another Cross talk rejection automatically filters out the cross talk interference GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt RADAR TAB Display Sub Tab Use the Display sub tab to adjust settings for Center Offset Rings Background color Heading Line Bearing Reference and Navigation Features The available Display sub tab options are e Center Offset sets your location on the screen Center places your current location in the center of the screen Look Ahead shifts your current location toward the bottom of the screen allowing you to view an area farther ahead Auto Shift adjusts your location on the screen according to the current speed 11 Basic OPERATION gt RADAR TAB Rings toggles the radar rings on or off Background sets the background color for the Radar Page Available options are Black Blue or White Heading Line toggles the heading line on or off Bearing Reference sets your bearing either Absol
19. l it intersects the VRM at the target location The measured range and bearing are displayed in the lower left corner of the screen Basic OPERATION gt RADAR PAGE MARPA The Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid MARPA function helps with collision avoidance MARPA can track up to 10 designated targets Detailed information including bearing range course speed closest point of approach CPA and time to closest point of approach TCPA for each target is shown in the MARPA list NOTE MARPA requires the use of a heading sensor The heading sensor must output the NMEA sentence HDM or HDG at format 0183 v2 30 or higher The Gamin Marine Network was tested using the KVH 1000 heading sensor using six second dampening MARPA relies on a Heading Sensor to provide accurate own vessel heading information Accurate heading data enhances MARPA s performance Each target being tracked by MARPA is represented by a symbol The symbols indicate the current state of the target O Acquiring target O Target is safe A Target is dangerous S Lost target For each target a number and Vector Line is shown with the symbol The number is the MARPA list ID number The Vector Line is a visual reference of the target s course and speed To designate a MARPA target 1 Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the target location 2 Press the Acquire Target soft key While a target is being designated a red box appears around the target W
20. ment menu option using the method described previously 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the setting range or percentage 3 Press ENTER to accept the change or press QUIT to close the Radar adjustment menu Gain Gain controls the sensitivity of the Radar receiver Auto default is the recommended setting It automatically adjusts the gain to provide optimal performance You can also set gain manually To see more detail increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain If there is too much detail or the screen is cluttered lower the sensitivity lower the gain to increase the clarity of the screen Sea Clutter Sea Clutter controls unwanted screen clutter caused by choppy sea conditions The slider has three preset positions Calm Moderate and Rough Rain Clutter Rain Clutter controls unwanted screen clutter caused by rain at close ranges use the slider to select 1 100 GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual FTC Fast Time Constant FTC controls unwanted screen clutter caused by rain at a distance The Fast Time Constant has four settings Off Low Medium and High Zoom Zoom allows you to zoom in on a selected area of the radar screen When you select a zoom range a window showing a zoomed portion of the screen appears in the lower left corner and a selection box appears To view different areas at the selected zoom range open the Radar adjustment menu and then press the Move soft key Use the ROCKE
21. n DSC Heading Up On Card North Indicator Messages On Timed Transmit Alarms off System Network Timed Transmit XMIT Time Pages Map Timed Transmit STBY Time To access and change a setting on the Radar tab 1 Press the Setup soft key on the Radar Page to open the Main Menu The Radar tab is automatically selected 2 Highlight the setting you want to change and then press ENTER 3 Press QUIT to return to the Radar Page General Sub Tab Use the General sub tab to select orientation timed transmit and cross talk rejection The available General sub tab options are e Orientation sets the orientation of the Radar Page display The settings are Heading Up North Up or Course Up GM wners Manual North Indicator toggles the north indicator arrow on or off Timed Transmit used to save power usually while at anchor When Timed Transmit is On the radar uses the settings in Timed Transmit XMIT Time and Timed Transmit STBY Time fields When Timed Transmit is Off these fields are unavailable Timed Transmit XMIT Time sets the amount of time in minutes for which the radar transmits For example if set to 01 min the radar transmits for one minute before switching to standby for the amount of time entered in the Timed Transmit STBY Time field Timed Transmit STBY Time sets the amount of time in minutes that the radar is in standby mode For example
22. osctascesstssusnesistassuetosecenates APDONGIX is ccccsicesscccsssccceiasccdviacecscicsscavaricedeccanscseassieansiacesttie Specifications ss scacscisceccecscerscevcncssnseneveveniesevexsceeveeseerseesevense sevens 4 ft Open Array Antenna European License Requirements 6 ft Open Array Antenna Open Array Scanner cesesessessseseseseseerseneeees Limited Waranty cccscescczscetdctccsestsecccccceucytkecoctconaybixecocecosteaenexe FCC ComplianG weesisesessncecessssavscntexeverenansnceneseiesanearainsstesctnateve Declaration of Conformity DoC GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at www garmin com registration Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the back of the GMR 404 406 pedestal door in case your GMR 404 406 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 GMR 404 406 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 UK only GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt PRopuct REGISTRATION AND SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
23. ronics For more information on the applicability to this product see www erecycle org GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION This section covers the features and operation of the GMR 404 406 Understanding Radar The GMR 404 406 transmits a narrow beam of microwave energy in a rotating 360 pattern When the transmitted energy contacts a target some of that energy is reflected and returned to the scanner The scanner collects the returned energy to process and display Your GMR 404 406 is operated and adjusted using controls on your Garmin Marine Network chartplotter You can view radar data on the Radar Page or as an overlay on the Map Page All radar controls are accessible from both pages When you turn on the radar the status bar shows the message Radar Warming Up with a countdown to Standby Mode The countdown also appears in the middle of the Radar Page When the countdown reaches 0 zero the Hold FCTN to transmit message appears As a safety feature the radar enters standby mode after it warms up This gives the operator an opportunity to verify that the area around the scanner is clear before beginning radar transmission It is important to remember that the microwave energy transmitted by the scanner can potentially be dangerous GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt UNDERSTANDING RADAR CAUTION The GMR 404 406 transmits microwave energy that has the potential to be harmful to humans
24. tance between 01 and 2 nautical miles Time To Safe Zone sounds an alarm if MARPA determines that a target will intersect the Own Vessel Safe Zone within the defined time interval The time interval settings range from 3 to 24 minutes GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Safe Zone Ring displays a ring on the Radar Page depicting the Own Vessel Safe Zone e Velocity Reference has two settings Absolute and Relative This setting determines how speed and direction are displayed on the MARPA list Relative calculates target speed and direction relative to your own Absolute shows the target s actual speed Advanced Sub Tab Use the Advanced sub tab to set AFC mode front of boat offset and antenna size General Display MARPA Advanced AFC Mode A Auto H UP Signal Strength Front of Boat Offset _ _ _ 23 Antenna Size 4 Foot The available Advanced sub tab settings are CNhAR ANA ANA wnar e Maniis GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt RADAR TAB AFC Mode sets how the scanner frequency is adjusted Select Auto to automatically adjust the scanner frequency for optimal performance recommended Select Manual to set the frequency manually To manually adjust the scanner frequency 1 2 3 5 Highlight the AFC Mode field and press ENTER Select Manual and press ENTER Highlight the Freq button to the right of the AFC Mode field and press
25. 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 LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales receipt which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs Write the tracking number clearly 16 on the outside of the package Send the unit freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station
26. ts visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com 2006 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9DL UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00669 00 Rev B
27. ute or Relative Relative calculates the bearing relative to own vessel heading Absolute calculates the bearing referring to North Navigation Features allows you to show or hide navigational features on the Radar Page Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to select or clear options Waypoints show user waypoints on the Radar Page Bearing Line show a bearing line on the Radar Page The bearing line appears as a line from your current position to the active destination waypoint similar to a traditional lollipop e Course Line show a course line from your starting point to the active destination waypoint which is similar to navigation on a map MARPA Sub Tab The MARPA sub tab contains settings for Vector Length Target History Own Vessel Safe Zone Time To Safe Zone Safe Ring Zone and Velocity Reference 12 a cc The available MARPA sub tab options are Vector Length predicts the target s approximate position at a set time interval This setting determines the length of the Vector Line based on the time interval setting and the target s speed The time interval settings range from 05 minutes to 60 minutes Target History is a trail showing a target s movement Target History can be turned On or Off Own Vessel Safe Zone is a circular area defined by a range setting that is centered on your own vessel If a target enters the defined area an alarm is sounded The Safe Zone can be set to a dis
28. y to the outermost complete ring The bottom scale represents the ring separation or the distance between the Range Rings Use the RANGE keys to zoom in or out The tick marks on the Range Rings are arranged with major tick marks at 30 degree increments and minor tick marks every five degrees The tick marks can help in quickly determining the azimuth to a target Nea Sia VRM EBL 1 VRM EB 0 40m 0 000m 073 090 Heading Line The Heading Line is shown from your current position along the path of your current heading GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Radar Page A properly installed radar is detected as a new network connection when you turn on your Garmin Marine Network chartplotter NOTE A software update may be needed for the radar to function properly If the message Incompatible Software Version appears when you turn on your chartplotter you must update your chartplotter software A software update card is provided with the GMR 404 406 When the new radar is detected the Radar Page is added to the page sequence If the Radar Page is not available press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu Highlight the System tab and select Radar from the Services list at the bottom of the page To view the Radar Page Press PAGE repeatedly until the Radar Page appears GMR 404 406 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt RADAR PAGE Configuring the Radar Page You can customize the appearance
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