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1. You can also search for a waypoint by name To delete waypoints by symbol 1 Highlight the name field and press ENTER MARK 1 From the By Name tab highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press the MENU key then select 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the first letter of the Delete By Symbol and press ENTER MARK name 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the symbol of the waypoint s to be deleted and press Sid i e ae AAS OnE YOu ENTER MARK not see it on the list below 4 Repeat this until the name appears Press ENTER MARK 3 Press ENTER MARK to confirm You may also choose Cancel or press QUIT to stop the deletion when you see the name 5 Highlight the name on the list and press ENTER MARK To delete all waypoints or the entire waypoint list l again to review the waypoint 1 Press the MENU key to select the options window 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Delete All and then press ENTER MARK 3 Highlight the OK prompt and press ENTER MARK to confirm 53 54 Reference Nearest Proximity Waypoint Lists Waypt By Name TTI Proximity Brg Dist 298 25 6 249 68 8 346 347 199 9 0 200 10 0 201 10 6 203 11 7 219 12 1 213 12 2 209 12 5 Nearest Waypoint List Waypt By Hamel Nearest YETTE Route proximity Alarm Proximity Waypoint List Nearest Waypoint List The second waypoint submenu list available fr
2. 19 Reference Main Menu Celes Celestial Tab Waypt Date Time Position Time Date Route Feat 08 33 Trip Current Position Position Time Sunrise P Map 7 07 14 Moon Soar sunset Phase ai osak ama E seviw lelds N Moonrise LEN N Wind grm 12 056 7 fo naow Celes 12 05 1 ps Ls P Tide Moonset SY IR Moon Position 01 27 Ye P Sun Position Horizon 0 45 70 Overhead 90 Waypt Date Time Position 13 FEB 00 08 33 Current Position You may also change the skyview from North Up to Track Up Choose Position From Map Choose Waypoint Select a Position Sub Menu Options 80 Celes Celestial Tab displays celestial data for sun and moon rise set moon phase and approximate skyview location of the sun and moon The moon phase will display the current visible portion of the moon as a light color You may display this data for your current position a position from the map or a waypoint location Also you may select a different date and time or use the current data To choose a position 1 Highlight the Position field and press ENTER This will display the Find Menu 2 Select from Current Location Other Location or one of the available catagories The catagories available will vary depending on the MapSource data that is currently loaded in the unit If Current Location is selected the unit will search for t
3. Power On Screen Contrast Light Contrast To adjust the screen contrast press LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to move the contrast slider GPSMAP 168 Sounder Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides detailed map coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the screen display This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode Once you re familiar with the main pages and functions of the unit refer to the Reference section for instructions on performing specific tasks and functions The Getting Started tour assumes that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized and you have not changed any of the default unit settings If you have changed any settings position formats units of measure etc the descriptions and pictures in the tour may not match your configuration To turn on the GPSMAP 168 Sounder 1 Press and hold the POWER key until the power tone sounds then release the POWER key The Welcome Page will appear while the unit conducts a self test 2 Once the self test is complete press the ENTER MARK key if you agree to acknowledge the warning The Status Page will appear as the receiver begins acquiring satellites From the Status Page or any other page you may also adjust the screen contrast and backlighting To adjust the screen contras
4. Reference 1 Press the QUIT key To select an on screen waypoint or map item with the cursor Map Page Cursor 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired waypoint or map item if there are several waypoints grouped closely together zoom in for a closer view 2 When a waypoint or map item is selected it will become highlighted on the screen with the name and position displayed With an on screen waypoint or map item selected you may review additional details by pushing Small Town Road the ENTER MARK button Ifa map item or waypoint includes more than one map feature like a town city intersection road lake or river details for each feature at that location will be displayed in a tabbed format on the Map Feature Review page To view information about a map item 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight a map item with the cursor and press ENTER MARK The Map Feature Review page will appear From Current Location 65 CN BQ 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to view the tabbed information Each tab shows the name of the map H094 49 545 feature the distance and bearing from your current location and offers additional options 3 To center the selected map item on the Map Page use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Show on Map button and press ENTER MARK The Map Feature page appears with the map feature name distance and bearing from your current position and position coordinates Press QUIT once
5. 38 Sonar Page Configuration 2 Compass Page and Options 45 Highway Page and Options 46 WAV OUNE seee co mncig nd dead oe ee bones 48 CRAM ooh ath ete ce iey teres 48 Reviewing and Editing 50 Waypoint LIS seie e pee nee weed oceans ay Nearest and Proximity 54 Going toa Destination 56 TORIC cds gn deed vette elie oeaeiee 58 MOB 441405006 geecens eres sacees ay 60 PO 3 pecee aoc s 65 Sues en T 6l C ep eaea pa r r ana 4 6l Reviewing and Editing 63 Active ROWS Pale knots ncisane sana ei 68 Man Men Page 6 4 i00s bedpnas deans acaauns 69 rea a o 324d apacdvenbacteeeee de 70 Trip Time and Pages Tabs 2 OVC MAD 5 244 2ee encores ra 13 Vats Oe 25 heres kereti oye eens 74 Communication Tab 76 VON TAD oo dupe ne neta 6 4 Sa 0 bats aces 78 Celestial TaD 80crosweaenesedacd ai 80 Tides TAD si co oa bab ho 4 OG nenaseues 81 Appendix A Loran TD 00ce eee 83 Appendix B Time Offsets 005 85 Appendix C Messages 000eee ee 86 Appendix D Map Datums 88 Appendix E Navigation Terms 90 Appendix F Specifications 65 92 Appendix G Installation 005 93 Appendix H Understanding Sonar 103 Appendix l Advanced NMEA Setup 108 Appendix J Index cece eens 109 Introduction
6. 2 Highlight the Serial Data Format field and press ENTER 3 Select NMEA IN NMEA OUT and press ENTER Advanced NMEA Output Setup The GPSMAP 168 Sounder NMEA data transmission can be customized to keep the output rate at two seconds If the unit is setup to output all of the available NMEA sentences the output rate may exceed two seconds The Advanced NMEA Output Setup page will allow you to turn On Off the GPS Status GSA GSV Waypoint Route WPL RTE and the GARMIN Proprietary sentences You can also change the precision of the Lat Lon Minutes Advanced NMEA Output Setup 1 With NMEA In NMEA Out selected press the MENU key Select NMEA Setup and press ENTER 2 To turn a field On Off place the highlight over that field and press ENTER Make a selection and press ENTER again to accept the selection GPSMAP 168 Sounder NMEA Sentence Output NMEA Version 2 30 compliant Always transmitted GPRMC GPGGA GPGLL GPBOD GPBWC GPVTG GPXTE GPRMB Switchable sentences GPGSA GPGSV GPWPL GPRTE GARMIN Proprietary PGRME PGRMZ PGRMM A ACCES SOT ES oesi E viii 96 E Ch E E E ner E val FANG CUNEO E eam T 34 ACUVe Route Page seiciseseentes 47 08 Active Route Page OPUONS srrerensiisss 68 Adjustineni BAP secere 14 38 39 aN NE EATA E EE 78 79 Anchor Drag Alarm sssesosieresistirtrei 78 An val Aa ee 78 ARROW KEYPAD p csiniesusastunsinctiiniedsnhenesues l B eet MINS E E E 6 7 Pae A eE 78 B arne EIG aei
7. Follow Route option Press ENTER MARK to confirm 3 The Select Route page will appear with the GPSMAP TOUR route highlighted 4 Press ENTER MARK then highlight Activate and press ENTER MARK again To get a better view of what s going on zoom in to a closer map scale 1 Repeatedly press the IN key until you select the 3 nm scale Note You may also hold down the IN or OUT key to quickly scroll through the map scales The Map Page should now display five waypoints chained together in a simple route with your boat at the first route waypoint You can also Invert a route to follow E j A data field at the top of the page will now display the speed distance to the second route waypoint and a pointer which shows you which way to go To get started lets enter a speed for our vessel which we can do from the Main Menu Page To enter a boat speed 1 Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu Page BAT System Mode 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Systm tab then press RIGHT then DOWN until the field units Simulator below the word Speed is highlighted and press ENTER MARK Comm Track Control Track Sm Auto Track 357 3 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a speed of 60 knots z Speed Transdu 0 0 Temp 4 Press ENTER MARK to finish and QUIT until you return to the Map Page The Set Position Track Control Once a speed has been entered you ll notic
8. EES 2 W157 5 to W142 5 10 E037 t0 E0323 3 W142 5 to W127 5 9 E052 5 to E067 5 4 W127 5 to W112 5 8 EUO to E082 5 5 A simple way to determine your local time offset is how W112 5 to W097 5 E082 5 to EQ97 5 6 many hours you are behind or ahead of UTC also called o o o o Greenwich or zulu time WO097 5 to W082 5 6 E097 9 to El 12 5 Example EST Eastern Standard Time is 5 hours behind W082 5 to W067 5 sJ FLIZ gt te B12 75 8 UTC so your offset would be 5 Adding one hour for j r daylight savings would make EDT Eastern Daylight Time UO TONA 4 ere ete a 4 Subtract an hour for each time zone as you travel west W052 5 to W037 5 3 EIRP WEDL 10 i 7 o Offsets for Continental U S would be W037 5 to W022 5 2 EI S DELZ 11 EST 5 EDT a W022 5 to WO07 5 ELTA to EIU 12 Col 6 CDT 5 MST 7 MDT 6 W007 5 to E007 5 0 PST 8 PDT 7 85 Appendix C Messages The GPSMAP 168 Sounder uses an on screen pop up message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics Press the ENTER key to acknowledge and return to the page you were viewing Alarm Clock The alarm clock has sounded Alarm Voltage Set Too High Set to 16 0V Voltage range must be between 10 0 and 16 0 volts Adjust setting Alarm Voltage Set Too Low Set to 10 0V Voltage range must be between 10 0 and 16 0 volts Adjust setting Anchor Drag Alarm You h
9. Track Tab NH 35 02 036 HO76 13 887 You can use the Show Map option to display a saved track Waypt Active Saved Track 16 JAN 02 Trip Follow 16 JAN 02 Hap Go To Point sonar Follow Route Systm Follow Track Units Comm _ Baa ea Celej Tide Al Se ee ee ee O E a E 9 Available 1 Used The track name will automatically appear when highlighted on the Saved list and NAV MOB is pressed 11 Reference Main Menu Trip Time and Pages Tabs Reset Options Non Selectable ly Data Field 72 Moving Average Moving Time k Trip Odometer Stopped Time Track 0 27 01 59 24 Trip Tab Track Trip Time Format 12 Hour Time Zone A Central Time Tab Selectable Data Fields Trip Tab displays Trip Odometer Moving Average speed Total Average speed Maximum Speed Stopped Time Moving Time Total Time and Odometer You may reset the data by choosing from Reset Trip Reset Odometer Reset Max Spd speed or Reset All and pressing ENTER MARK Time Tab displays the current time and date allows you to adjust the 12 or 24 hour time format enter a time zone and adjust for daylight savings to show correct local time The following options are available Time Format choose from 12 or 24 hour military time format Time Zone cho
10. setting appears Once in Zoom mode you can control the view of the left side of the split When the unit is set to one of the Zoom settings and additional optional named View will appear on the adjustment bar The View function operates in either Auto View or Fixed View Auto View will follow the bottom contour while Fixed View will display the selected depth To access the Sonar Zoom function BRB W NO While viewing the Sonar Page press IN once The 2X split screen will appear Continue to press IN to advance to further zoom screen levels To deactivate the Zoom function press OUT until the original scale No Zoom appears Press ENTER MARK or press LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD For more on the Zoom View and other Sonar Page functions see pages 38 44 To learn more about how sonar works see Appendix H Getting Started Sonar Page DEPTH f SPEED k WATER SPEED k 2 i 0 0 2X Zoom Red 2x Split__ Gain View Line View i ae ae 160 Sonar 2X Split Screen shown with Depth Line and Flasher hy eee AA se re WATER TEMP 47 9 0 0 50 4 Range 4 2x Split gt Gain View i 2x Split a 2x Zoom ees An A A S0 Bi Be ss N Bar ace A mi TMA Sonar Zoom Adjustment Normal View represents area shown on 2X View Getting Started Compass Highway Navigation Pages Data Fields Current Destination SPEED DIST TO
11. references which are automatically determined from your current position True provides headings based upon a true north reference Grid provides headings based on a grid north reference and dae ae ead 7 Main Menu is used in conjunction with the grid position formats described on page 74 User Mag Var allows J oP ome 5 Units Tab you to specify the magnetic variation at your current position and provides magnetic north heading references based upon the variation you enter To enter a user defined magnetic variation 1 With the Heading field set to User Mag Var highlight the heading reference field immediately to the right and press ENTER MARK 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter the magnetic variation at your current position and press ENTER MARK Position Format Route r Track hddd mm mmm i Map Datum WGS 84 WARNING If User Mag Var is selected you must periodically update the magnetic variation as your position changes Using this setting the unit will not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at your present position Failure to update this setting may result in substantial differences between the information displayed on your unit and external references such as a magnetic compass You may manually enter a magnetic variation e Distance Speed and Elevation lets you select the desired units of measure for distance speed and el
12. to return to the Map Feature Review page or press QUIT twice to return to the Map Page 4 To create a waypoint at the selected map location use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Create Waypt and press ENTER MARK The New Waypoint page appears with the name of the map item set as the default waypoint name see Creating Waypoints Graphically on page 49 for more information on creating a waypoint 5 To return to the Map Page use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the OK button and press ENTER MARK or just press the QUIT key Pressing ENTER MARK while highlighting a map item will bring up additional details and options 26 With MapSource Fishing HotSpots data loaded into the GPSMAP 168 Sounder additional details are available when you highlight a point on the map within a Fishing Hot Spots coverage area Fish Reference ing Hot Spots data provides detailed information in tabbed format such as shoreline depth contours submerged objects swimming areas navigational aids mile markers boat ramps marinas facilities lake profiles and fishing areas Lake profiles include details about size depth water source shoreline map Page Cursor bottom conditions and vegetation Fishing area information describes the area the type of fish found there the best time of year to fish that area and the best types of lures for catching certain fish in that area To view Fishing Hot Spots information Fishing Area Lake Fishing Hot S
13. Anchor Drag Arrival Off Course Clock Shallow Water Deep Water Fish and Battery Anchor Drag sets an alarm to sound when you ve exceeded a specified drift distance Enter a distance up to 9 99 miles or kilometers in the distance field and use the control field to turn the alarm on and off Arrival sets an alarm to sound when youre a specified distance or time away from a destination waypoint Enter a distance radius or time for sounding the alarm and use the control field to set the alarm to Off Dist Distance or Time Off Course sets an alarm to sound when you re off a desired course by a specified distance Enter a distance from 0 to 99 99 units in the distance field and use the control field to turn the alarm on and off Clock provides an alarm for the system clock Enter a time in the time field and turn the alarm on and off from the control field menu Remember to enter alarm times in the same time format UTC or local you re using for your system The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work Shallow Water sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area of specified depth that is too shallow Enter a depth range from 0 to 999 99 in the distance field and use the control field to turn the alarm on and off Deep Water sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area of specified depth that is too deep Enter a depth range from 0 to 999 99 in the distance field and use the control field to turn the
14. By Name submenu of the Waypt tab e New Waypoint creates a new waypoint Delete Waypoint deletes selected waypoint from list AND any route in which it was used Delete by Symbol deletes all waypoints that use the same symbol Delete All deletes all waypoints from the unit A Once a waypoint is deleted from the list it cannot be recovered from the unit It is advisable to backup important waypoints to a computer using GARMIN s MapSource software To display the waypoint menu options 1 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the By Name tab and press the MENU key Reference To scroll through and review the waypoint list 1 With the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the Waypt tab trom the Main Menu Page and then highlight Waypoint Options By Name 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the list in the desired direction Waypt CETTT Nearest Proximity 3 Press ENTER MARK to review the highlighted waypoint on the Waypoint Edit Page 4 Press ENTER MARK to return to the list To create a new waypoint using the waypoint menu see page 50 To delete an individual waypoint from the list 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press MENU 2 Highlight Delete Waypoint and press ENTER MARK You may also highlight the waypoint press g ce AT Usei ENTER MARK then highlight Delete and press ENTER MARK 3 Press the ENTER MARK key to confirm the deletion warning
15. Cable AC Power PC Interface Cable Protective Cover Owner s Manual and Quick Reference Guide Not included with part number 010 00202 00 or 010 00202 02 Not included with part number 010 00199 00 or 010 00199 02 Optional Accessories US A C PC Adapter EURO A C PC Adapter UK A C PC Adapter Cigarette Lighter Adapter MapSource CDs Fishing Hot Spots US Waterways amp Lights US Topo US Roads amp Recreation European Roads amp Recreation and WorldMap Beacon Receiver for differential corrections GBR21 E Field Antenna GBR23 H Field Antenna 2nd Mounting Station Quick Release Flush Mounting Kit Marine Swivel Mount 1 RAM Mount Introduction ccc cee eeaeaeee i viii FOICWOIC 4 nagaceenpaacecate Gone rawie cs i Preface and Registration ii Warnings and Precautions iii Warranty and Serial Number iv CAOA0IINES op ecwenne 4 2008 on nureeiees V Pa king List syss atesett Ugs E Ea NEE ET vi How To MUE sorersri dn oe none dads viii Section One Getting Started 1 19 Keypad Usage Selecting Options Entering Data Initializing the Receiver Power On Off Contrast Backlighting Simulator Description of Main Pages Simulated Tour Section Two Reference 005 20 82 Status Page and Options 21 Map Page and Options 24 Map Page Configuration oy Sonar Page and Options
16. Each data field may be configured to display any one of 27 data options The data window layout may also be changed to display additional data fields and change the actual size of the data displayed The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Map Page provides access to functions and features relating to the Map Page and the layout options To display the Map Page options 1 Press MENU To select a menu option 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired option and press ENTER MARK The available options are Full Screen Map On Full Screen Map Off Measure Distance Show Sonar Show Flasher Hide Flasher Resize Map Configure Map Setup Page Layout Change Data Fields and Declutter On Off Following are details on using each of these options Full Screen Map On Full Screen Map Off toggles between a Map Page without or with data fields on the map display To maximize the map show data fields 1 Highlight the Full Screen Map On option and press ENTER MARK The Map Page will now be maximized with no data fields 2 To show the data fields again press MENU highlight Full Screen Map Off and press ENTER MARK e Measure Distance allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display Reference To measure the BRG DIS between two points 1 Highlight the Measure Distance option and press ENTER MARK An on screen pointer will appear Map Page Options on the map display at your present posi
17. Go To from the find list 1 Press the NAV MOB key 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Go To Point and press ENTER MARK The Find list will be displayed 3 Select a catagory i e Waypoint City Facitilies Transportation trom the Find list then using the ARROW KEYPAD select a point from that catagory Press ENTER MARK to display a review page for the selection then with the GO TO button highlighted press ENTER MARK to begin navigation Selecting a Go To Graphically A graphical Go To may be used to select one of three items from the map display an existing waypoint an on screen map item roads rivers cities navaids etc or a new map point non map item If you are selecting a map item as the Go To destination the GPSMAP 168 Sounder will automatically use the name of the map item but the point will not be stored in the waypoint list See page 49 for creating waypoints using map items If you are selecting a new map point non map item Choose a catagory from Find list as the Go To destination the GPSMAP 168 Sounder will automatically create or move a waypoint then select a point from that catagory named MAP at the cursor position Reference Going to a Destination DIST TO NEXT POINTER TRACK n To activate an existing waypoint or map item as a Go To from the map display 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint or map item o
18. If GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In NMEA Out format is selected additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 168 You may have the unit Reference automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit and the information will be used to tune the beacon receiver Main Menu To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency Comm Tab 1 With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In NMEA Out use the ARROW KEYPAD to eases highlight the Beacon field and press ENTER MARK GARMIN DGPS 2 Highlight Scan and press ENTER MARK The numbers in the Frequency field will change as the i 4800 Tuning unit scans from 284 kHz to 325 kHz 200 bit rate then 100 at 6 second intervals Beacon BitRate Frequency To restart the scan 1 Press MENU highlight Restart Scan and press ENTER MARK To manually enter a frequency and bit rate 1 With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In NMEA Out use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Beacon field and press ENTER MARK You may also manually enter a 2 Highlight User and press ENTER MARK bit rate and frequency 3 Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field press ENTER MARK then enter a frequency or bit rate and press ENTER MARK when done The Status field will show one of the following Tuni
19. Note Items appear on the screen as they pass under your transducer Those objects appearing on the right side of the screen are closer to you than those on the left Fish are displayed as a darkened arch or a fish icon in three different sizes Thermoclines layers of water separating warmer water above from cooler water below are shown as shades of gray The area of strongest sonar return or whiteline is displayed as solid gray Typically the bottom will be the primary source of the whiteline A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom while a thick whiteline shows a harder bottom A black line is used to show the point where water meets the whiteline This black line will follow the bottom contour along with any significant objects lying on the bottom Along the right side of the screen is an adjustable scale which reflects the depth of the area being displayed If the unit does not detect a transducer attached to the unit a Sonar Turned Off message will appear across the top of the Sonar Page More on the Sonar Page may be found on pages 38 44 The GPSMAP 168 Sounder uses two range modes auto and manual Auto mode displays the most information possible while continuously showing the bottom Manual mode lets you select the displayed depth These and other Sonar Page functions are controlled from the adjustment bar To switch from auto to manual mode 1 With the Range field highlighted press the ARROW KEYPAD UP or DOWN until th
20. Sounder Self Test Screen Acquiring Satellites ccuracy All information is presented for reference only You assume total responsibility and risk associated with using this device F cem to agree 2001 GARMIN Corporation GPSMAP 168 Sounder Warning Screen The GPSMAP 168 Sounders advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast convenient selection of navigation options and data entry The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to the keypad and provide a hands on lesson in using the GPSMAP 168 Sounder We strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation The GPSMAP 168 Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the unit and performing various navigation tasks Its a good idea to keep the Quick Reference Guide nearby whenever youre operating your new GPSMAP 168 Sounder Initializing the Receiver The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 168 Sounder the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position To ensure proper initialization the GPSMAP 168 Sounder is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode which will allow the receiver to find itself anywhere in the world To speed up the initialization process we recommend using the graphic initialization process described on the next page which will usually provide a position fix within a few minutes Before you init
21. Waypoints may also be quickly created using the map display This feature allows you to select any map position with the cursor and create a new waypoint To mark a map item select the desired map item with the cursor then press and release the ENTER MARK key If you select an item on the map like a city the GPSMAP 168 Sounder will use the text or name shown on the cartography as the default name When selecting a map item the option Create Waypoint will appear in addition to a description of that point and its distance and bearing from your current position To create a new waypoint graphically 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired map position If you want to create the new waypoint at an on screen map item highlight the map item on the map display 2 Press and quickly release the ENTER MARK key The New Map Waypoint page appears NOTE Pressing and holding the ENTER MARK key will mark your current location instead of the cursor location and bring up the New Waypoint page If you are using a map item to create a waypoint an information page s for the map item will appear first Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Create Waypt and press ENTER MARK The New Waypoint page will now appear 3 To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol press ENTER MARK If you are creating a waypoint from an on screen map item the name and symbol will automatically reflect the selected map item s
22. also be created graphically from the map display or by manually entering position coordinates Each of these techniques is described in the reference section of the manual and or on your GPSMAP 168 Sounder Quick Reference Guide Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver s steering guidance and map displays We ve already seen how to use the ENTER MARK key to store our present position so it s time to move on to the fun part going to a destination The NAV MOB key is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint TracBack or a route to navigate The NAV MOB key can be used in three primary ways Pressing NAV MOB once displays a list of options from which you can select Go To Point Follow Route Follow Track or Stop Navigation Holding down or pressing twice on the NAV MOB key activates the MOB Man OverBoard feature This marks the point at which the MOB was activated as a waypoint named MOB and also establishes it as an active Go To point Highlighting an on screen waypoint or map item as a destination directly from the Map Page and pressing NAV MOB allows you to graphically select points to Go To For our simulated trip you re going to select a pre programmed tour route using the first method This will also show how the MENU key is used throughout the GPSMAP 168 Sounder system to provide tab style options and fu
23. and return to the Sonar Page You may also press RIGHT or LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD to accept the setting and move to the next Adjustment Bar setting The available Adjustment Bar options are Range sets the display depth range used for viewing The unit can be set to automatically track the bottom or set to a user specified depth range Zoom used to quickly select a display zoom scale or to split the display When a scale other than No Zoom is selected the Adjustment Bar will display a new selection labeled View See page 15 for a detailed description of the available Zoom settings e Gain allows the user to control the sensitivity of the unit s receiver This provides some flexibility in what is seen on the display To see more detail increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain If there is too much detail or if the screen is cluttered lowering the sensitivity may increase the clarity of the display e View available when a Zoom scale other than No Zoom is selected The View setting is used to change the viewing range of a zoomed display If the display is split only the zoomed portion on the left side of the display will be affected by the change Depth Line the Depth Line setting is only available if Depth Line is selected from the Sonar Page Options See Page 41 for detailed instruction on the Depth Line If the unit is unable to track the bottom for any reason the
24. damage to the equipment yi 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 OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STALE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSE QUENTIAL 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 w
25. displayed e Change Data Fields allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data field used on the map display For detailed instructions on changing the data fields and layout of the Sonar Page see page 35 37 Compass Page The GPSMAP 168 Sounder features two different navigation pages Compass and Highway When ever a NAV MOB Follow Track TracBack or Follow Route have been activated the GPSMAP 168 Reference Sounders Compass Page will guide you to your destination with digital readouts and a graphic compass Compass Page display which includes a bearing pointer Use this page instead of the Highway Page when travelling at slower speeds when making frequent directional changes or where straight line navigation is not Data Fields possible due to obstructions or terrain The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground track while you re moving Your present course over ground is indicated at the top of the compass ring A bearing pointer in the middle of the compass ring Navigating To Miami Beach Current Go To indicates the direction of the destination bearing relative to the course over ground The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to show at a glance the direction of your movement Compass and the direction to your destination For instance if the arrow points up you are going directly to Ring Bearing the
26. name and symbol 4 To change the name symbol or enter a depth highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER MARK Make your changes and press ENTER MARK when done 5 After entering and contirming your changes highlight OK and press ENTER MARK Reference Creating Waypoints New Map Waypoint 1003 N 38 51 142 Depth W094 47 472 _ __ _ From Current Location 0 4 119 S Delete Map waypoint from non map item Large City Large City From Current Location 1074 87 H 25 50 391 H080 09 375 Create Waypt Choose Create Waypt to use a map item for a new waypoint 49 Creating Waypoints By Text Entry Reference Waypoints may also be created by manually entering position coordinates through the Waypt tab on the main menu page Creating and Editing Waypoints To create a new waypoint by manually entering its coordinates 1 Press MENU twice to display the main menu page 2 Highlight the Waypt tab and press MENU Then highlight New Waypoint and press ENTER New Waypoint l l 1003 MARK The New Waypoint page will appear with the next available waypoint number and the Symbol Name Ba sg 7 L 38 51 338 Perth receiver s last known position as the default name and position Coordinates Bobre aaa Depth 3 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the position coordinates field and press ENTER MARK 0 0 000 Press UP or DOWN on ARR
27. ne eT re 78 79 See current position date and time 0 0 0 c cece eee eee 8 20 VIEW A U MCSSAR Goes aie nay oa hence duh en teat an om E hme 86 87 The IN Key The IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail Zooms in Getting Started The OUT Key The OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail Zooms out Keypad Usage The PAGE Key The PAGE key selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page The ARROW KEYPAD The ARROW KEYPAD is used to select Highlight menu options and enter data It also controls cursor movement on the Map Page The ENTER MARK Key The ENTER MARK key selects a highlighted menu option When entering data it allows you to initiate entry and then to accept the selected value s It also marks the current location as a waypoint when pressed and held for more than one second The QUIT Key The QUIT key returns the display to the previous page and when entering data it restores the previous value cancels data entry The MENU Key The MENU key displays a menu of available options for the current page Press twice to display the Main Menu The NAV MOB Key The NAV MOB key displays the Go To and Follow navigation menu It also activates the MOB Man OverBoard function when pressed and held for more than one second The POWER BACKLIGHT CONTRAST Key g The POWER BACKLIGHT CONTRAST key turns the unit and display illuminatio
28. seeping into the transom we Transducer should extend 1 8 below fiberglass hull or 3 8 below aluminum hull Make sure that the transducer is below water level when the boat is on plane at high speed Do not mount transducer directly in the path of the prop The transducer can cause cavitation that may degrade the boat s performance and damage the prop Mount the transducer parallel with the bottom 97 Appendix G Mounting the Transducer Weight transducer PVC Pipe to hold it in place or a Can Fill Pipe or Can with water or a light mineral oil Strip Caulk or RTV Sealer Hull Surface Testing the Location Apply twisting motion Weight transducer in place to eliminate any for at least 24 hours trapped air bubbles Slow cure 2 part epoxy Strip Caulk or RIV Sealer Dam Installing the Transducer 98 To avoid drilling a hole to mount a thru hull transducer a transom mount transducer may be used with epoxy inside a boat shoot thru hull installation For a transducer to be mounted inside the hull shoot thru not thru hull the boat must be fiberglass no core contact your boat manufacturer if you are unsure Test by placing a small amount of water inside the hull placing the transducer on top of the water then verifying the accuracy of the locators versus the current water depth If
29. tab use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Calibrate Water Speed and press ENTER MARK 2 Bring the boat to a cruising speed Both the top ground and uncalibrated water speeds will be shown at the bottom of the calibration window Note your top speed then stop the boat and press ENTER MARK 3 By default the top ground speed will automatically show in the What was your top water speed field If a ground speed is not available the top uncalibrated water speed will be used instead If the new speed is correct highlight OK and press ENTER MARK If you wish to manually enter a calibration press ENTER MARK on the speed field enter a new speed and press ENTER MARK 4 You may also press MENU trom the calibration screen and choose Use Top Ground Speed to default back to ground speed or Use No Calibration to use the speed sensor s uncalibrated speed If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not outputting a speed you will see a Boat Is Not Moving Fast Enough To Calibrate message at the bottom of the display Check that the speed sensor wheel is moving or safely increase boat speed If there is a problem with the speed sensor unit or if a speed senor is not installed a Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working message will appear at the bottom of the display Check connections of speed sensor cables Setup Page Layout allows you to change the text size and number of data fields that will be
30. the handle to secure the GPSMAP 168 Sounder Portable Case to the boat The case is water resistant but is not designed to float in the event it should go overboard The Suction Cup Transducer Using the Portable unit you will still need to find a suitable location for the transducer If you are in a slow moving boat such as a canoe or flat bottom boat the mounting location is not as critical Follow these simple guidelines and you should be fine To install the suction cup transducer mount 1 Look for clean non turbulent water Mount the transducer with approximately 1 2 extending beyond the bottom of the boat 2 3 Do not mount the transducer behind strakes on the bottom of the boat or in the path of a prop 4 Ifyou experience poor reception try another location e fe ees Bae ee ee eee Secure the GPSMAP 168 Sounder WARNING Speeds in excess or 20 MPH may cause the transducer to fly off and strike to the boat using the provided eyelets occupants of the boat 101 When storing the Suction Cup Transducer in the case dry the transducer and cable to avoid Appendix G corrosion If using in Salt Water rinse the transducer and cable in fresh water and dry before storing in the case GPSMAP 168 Sounder Portable Batteries The GPSMAP 168 Sounder Portable comes with a D Cell battery pack Eight D Cell Alkaline batter ies will provide approximately 20 hours of continuous operation You have the option of purchasing a 1
31. they are the same use epoxy non silicone based to affix the transducer to the inside of the hull Shoot Thru Hull Installation The in hull transducer is designed to be mounted inside a fiberglass hull The standard plastic transom mount transducer can also be mounted in this fashion using this method If using a temperature sensing transducer the temperature displayed will reflect the hull temperature Selecting a Location 1 The location has to be solid fiberglass devoid of any air bubbles laminates fillers or dead air space The location needs to be in an area of clean water at all speeds Do not place the transducer over any strakes or behind any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence at speed A Many modern hulls have a prelocated pocket for thru hull transducer installation If you are unsure if your hull is equipped with a prelocated pocket contact your hull manufacturer Testing the Location 1 Place the transducer in the water pointed directly at the bottom and set unit for optimum performance Place the transducer in the test device as show on the side bar If the sonar performance is significantly degraded another location will need to be tested Installing the Transducer 1 Lightly sand the surface of the hull and face of the transducer with 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper 2 Build a dam using strip caulk about 1 4 tall Pour about 1 8 of two part slow cure epoxy in the dam Place the transduc
32. used for the active track log and options to clear the track memory or start a TracBack route See pages 58 59 for TracBack information The Track submenu is divided in two tabs the Active tab and the Saved tab The Active tab is for the active log the log currently being recorded It displays track memory used and current settings Active Track Tab us The Saved tab displays and manages a list of any saved track logs allows TracBack activation and map display of saved logs The active log stores up to approximately 2000 track log points based upon the criteria specified in the Track settings Up to 10 track logs may be saved in memory with up to 250 track log points in each saved log Active SITT For the Active tab the following settings are available Record Mode lets you select one of three track recording options Off No track log will be recorded Note that selecting the Off setting will prevent you from using the TracBack feature Fill a track log will be recorded until the track memory is full Wrap A track log will be continuously recorded wrapping through the available memory replacing the oldest track data with new data 9 Available 1 Used Saved Track Tab 10 e Interval defines the frequency at which the track plot is recorded Three interval settings are available Time records track plot based on a user defined
33. waypoint If the arrow points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points Pointer up then continue in that direction The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Compass Page features a menu page that provides access to layout and data field options The data window located at the top of the page provides a user selectable layout of various types of useful data Each data field may be configured to display any one of 27 data options The data window layout may also be changed to display additional data fields and change the actual size of the data displayed To display the Compass Page options 1 Press MENU l Curren Bearing To select a menu option Go To as 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired option and press ENTER MARK For detailed W l instructions on changing the data fields and layout of the Compass Page see pages 35 37 oe aay nl Cree Ribbon When using the Huge 2 rows Arrow option steer until the bearing line is aligned with the course arrow 45 Route Points 46 Reference Highway Page Data Fields S Desired Track Line Current Position You can configure the page to show the active point only and also zoom out to get a better view Current Go To Zoom Scale Highway Page Whenever a NAV MOB TracBack or route has been activated the GPSMAP 168 Sounders Highway Page will provide digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination with the Naviga t
34. 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 improvements July 2002 Part Number 190 00170 00 Rev D Printed in Taiwan Introduction Foreword GARMIN Autolocate See Thru DCG Depth Control Gain and TracBack are registered trademarks and MapSource is a trademark of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation Introduction Preface and Registration Why should you register your GARMIN GPS unit e Notification of Product Updates e Notification of New Products e Lost or Stolen unit tracking Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced depth sounding and marine navigation systems available The GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN GPS and full featured depth sounding and mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter and fishfinding package To get the most out of your new navigation and sounding system take the time to go through this owners manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit This manual is broken down into two parts for your convenience Part One introduces you to the GPSMAP 168 Sounder and provides a Getting Started tour so you may become more familiar with the unit This section will provide you with a basic working knowledg
35. 0 H 38 5 1 338 000 HO94 47 929 Choose Edit as Text to return to the Route Page 65 Reference Editing Routes TOUR 1 TOURS H 35 12 766 H076 30 876 OUeT200 mM Sk 6 Points Available 4 Points Used Highlight the route leg on which you wish to insert a waypoint and press ENTER MARK H_35 09 058 H076 33 525 QUESTION Drag the route leg to an existing waypoint shown map item or a blank spot on the map to create a new route point 66 The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Edit on Map mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map cursor To insert a new point between two existing route waypoints 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the leg you want to insert the new waypoint in the route line will highlight and change to a dotted line when the leg is selected and press ENTER MARK 2 Move the cursor to the new map position existing waypoint or map item You will see ADD below the arrow and the route lines will move with the arrow and press ENTER MARK 3 If you are not inserting an existing point press ENTER MARK to confirm the new waypoint Insert Add Waypoint Allow you to insert a waypoint into the list of route points or add a point s onto the end of the route To insert a point into the route or add a point to the end 1 From either the Route Review or Active Route pages use the ARROW KEYPA
36. 14 plastic trolling motor depth temp e 200 kHz 9 bronze thru hull depth temp speed e 200 kHz 8 plastic transom mount depth temp e 200 kHz 8 plastic transom mount depth temp speed e Speed Sensor e Temperature Probe 10 ft Extension cable for transducers e 20 ft Extension cable for transducers Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your new unit If the transducer lead is too short extension cables are available from your GARMIN dealer DO NOT cut the Appendix G transducer lead or any part of the transducer cable as this will void your warranty The cable cannot be spliced and connected to any existing GARMIN or non GARMIN transducer cables Mounting the Transducer Following are some tips and basic installation instructions for three popular transducers Detailed installation instructions are provided in the transducer kits Some transducers may need to be installed by a professional marine installer Transom Mount Installation Transom Mount Transducer DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes struts fittings water intake or discharge ports or anything that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent It is important that the transducer be in clean non turbulent water for optimal performance Pa Mount the transducer cable cover well above the waterline Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water from
37. 2 Volt rechargeable Gel Cell battery for the portable case from a third party vendor The maximum size of the Gel Cell should not exceed 4 H x 2 5 W x 6 L If using a Gel Cell battery you can anticipate approximately 40 hours of continuous operation between charges Cold temperatures will reduce battery life Installing the D Cell Batteries 1 Disconnect the Red and Black leads 2 Install the batteries noting the correct polarity 3 Reconnect the Red and Black leads and place the battery pack batteries down in the provide location within the case Install the Battery Pack Installing a Gel Cell Battery into the moulded Verify that the Gel Cell battery has male spade connectors installed on the positive and negative location in the Portable kad Case 1 Disconnect the Red and Black leads and remove the D Cell battery pack 2 Connect the Red and Black Gel Cell leads to the Red and Black wires in the portable case 3 Place the Gel Cell battery in the same location as the D Cell battery pack The Portable Case was designed to accommodate a 12 Volt Gel Cell battery and hold it securely in place 102 Understanding Sonar If you are familiar with sonar and can determine what is on the chart this section may not be for Appendix H you This section is intended to help the novice user gain some understanding of how the GPSMAP 168 Sounder operates and how it can help improve their fishing productivity Understanding So
38. ARK key 2 To return to the Map Page press ENTER MARK again or press QUIT The waypoint will highlight when the cursor is moved over it The cursor can also be used to create new waypoints right from the map display To create a new waypoint using the cursor 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to a new position on the map that is NOT a map gi ee Hes ement feature such as a city road or lake N 3652 279 Di 2 Press the ENTER MARK key to capture the cursor position The New Map Waypoint page appears aI i 3 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the waypoint 695 2 343 name number 4 Press ENTER MARK to access the symbol page 5 Press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to select the Shipwreck symbol and press ENTER MARK to confirm S Delete 6 Highlight OK at the bottom and press ENTER MARK again to save the waypoint Waypoint numbering will start with 001 and continually count up even if the waypoint name has been deleted Getting Started Sonar Page Data Fields Adjustment Bar ol Fish Arch Aa aOR Bottom Whiteline os es f Current Setting Ne The Sonar Page lets you use the GPSMAP 168 Sounder as a fishfinder The top of the screen contains any of 27 selectable data field options while the middle of the page contains a right to left moving sonar image of the water beneath your boat
39. D to highlight the point you wish to insert the new point before to add a point to the end highlight the blank field at the bottom of the list 2 Press MENU highlight Add Waypoint or Insert Waypoint and press ENTER MARK 3 From the Find list select a point to be inserted added and press ENTER MARK Remove Waypoint Allows you to remove a point waypoint or map item from a route This option is available from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages To remove a point from a route 1 From either the Route Review or Active Route pages use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the point to remove and press MENU 2 Highlight Remove Waypoint and press ENTER MARK Invert The Invert function will reverse the route you choose This option is available from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages To invert a route 1 From the Route Review or Active Route page press MENU 2 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Invert and press ENTER MARK Plan Route The Route Review and Active Route pages also display trip planning information for each leg or the entire route Available information includes Course ETA Fuel to point Leg Distance Leg Fuel Leg Time Sunrise and Sunset at point location and Time To point To use the Plan Route feature 1 To select the desired planning figure highlight the desired route from the Route List and press ENTER MARK to display the Route Review page If you have
40. EMEMDE Scng eeaeee 43 Restore GARMIN SEUD esisi 73 Route List Pa oan ne mane ene or 63 Route Review Page cccccecceeeeeeereeeees 64 KOE en se crecus omic eeueoncorse 61 68 Routes Activating 0 0 eee 12 63 ROUT SOP ANG nerie 63 Routes CAINS ecserin 61 62 Routes Deactivating sorsscoiinsiesanse 63 Routes Deleting rsrs 63 67 Routes Ei sossrscnir ane ties 64 67 Routes Insert Add Turns amp Points 65 66 FRO tie ST TAD ssc sceoraercantnanemessata 67 Symbols Waypoint Appendix J Routes Naning iadicetcniessapehdandoaudediareniden 64 System ModE esseere Routes Plan Route Geeesrtstssestanst etetett 67 T Index Routes Removing Points 65 66 Routes Reviewing Points 64 65 HEV o kore ogi 01 Sener eee eee eee eee x ow NAN eee E 15 S Thermoclines 14 38 107 WAAS LEE PATEE E EE A E A 23 Saele ky VIEW apara a0 Tie CDE 81 82 WaIMIN S i ee eee eet tet oe BO CTOH E A A 43 TidePage Settings a atcotecctceoeeomenices 81 82 WaITAaMt yo teeter ue Se MAD ACA FOAL e 76 Time Daylight Savings 0 0 0 0cee 72 Water Mode s 33 Sia Ta E ee ee wo Tine 2101012 eee aan er nr 72 Water Speed Calibrating 43 44 Shallow Water Alarm 0 cccccccee D Tae Olei enn 85 Water Type seers 43 ST IUpe IBS aiciale ed BA eee nen nee 5 Ay 0 T e 72 Waypoint Lists 0 52 56 SHIN E o a EE EEE TMs MCB sararconsensuonsncidesstsnsscusecbines 58 59 67 Waypoint Opu
41. ENTER MARK key lets you quickly capture your present position or cursor or map item position in order to create a new waypoint You must have a valid position 2D or 3D fix to mark your present position This can be determined by looking at the Status Page When you move the cursor over a map item you will see a highlighted description of that item To mark your present position l Press and hold the ENTER MARK key until the New Waypoint window appears then release it You will see a default three digit name and symbol for the new waypoint To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol press ENTER MARK to confirm the highlighted OK prompt To enter a different name highlight the name field and press the ENTER MARK key then use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter the new letter numbers and press ENTER MARK when done Note You may use up to 10 alphanumeric characters for the name To enter a different symbol highlight the symbol field to the left of the name and press the ENTER MARK key then use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the new symbol and press ENTER MARK 5 To enter an optional depth highlight the Depth field to the right of the position coordinates and press the ENTER MARK key then use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a value and press ENTER MARK 6 When done use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the OK prompt and press ENTER MARK to save the waypoint into memory Creating Waypoints Graphically
42. GPSmap 68 Sound i a e SIRT fy GPSMAP 168 Sounder ult chartplotting receiver amp depth finder owner s manual and reference guide Copyright 2000 2002 GARMIN Ltd or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Software Version 3 03 or above Internal Database Version 2 00 GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Fax 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey S051 9AQ U K Tel 44 1794 519944 Fax 44 1794 519222 GARMIN Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 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 and of any revision to 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 or revision 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
43. KEYPAD highlight the desired option and press ENTER MARK 22 The following options are available Start Stop Simulator allows you put the unit in simulator mode See the Getting Started Tour for more on using simulator mode Enable Disable WAAS allows you to activate or deactivate WAAS WAAS is an acronym for Wide Area Augmentation System You can use the WAAS capability to increase the accuracy of the GPSMAP 168 Sounder When enabled the GPS receiver searches for a WAAS satellite then receives data that will help correct differentials in the GPS signal When the unit is using WAAS data WAAS will be displayed in the DGPS Revr field on the Status Page and the receiver status will indicate a 2D or 3D Differential Location Currently the WAAS system is not fully operational and there are only two satellites in place one over the Pacific Ocean and one over the Atlantic Ocean You must have a clear unobstructed view of the sky for the GPSMAP 168 Sounder to be able to receive a WAAS signal Even then at times it may not be possible to receive a WAAS signal For more information on the WAAS system visit the Federal Aviation Administration web site at gps faa gov Track Up North Up allows you to select between a north up or track up sky view display for the Status Page only Loran TD On Off allows you to toggle the position coordinate format between latitude longitude and Loran TD Time Delays For setup o
44. NEXT TIME TO NEXT 60 0 15 01 27 Navigating To TOUR2 Pointer Arrow Compass Ring Now that we re navigating to an actual destination lets move on to the GPSMAP 168 Sounder navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key The GPSMAP 168 Sounder features two different navigation pages Compass and Highway The Compass Page is first This page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint with an emphasis on the bearing to your destination and current direction of travel the Highway Page places greater emphasis on the straight line desired course and the distance and direction you are off course The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground track while you re moving and a bearing pointer that indicates the direction of the destination bearing rela tive to the course over ground The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to show at a glance the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination For instance if the arrow points up you are going directly to the waypoint If the arrow points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up then continue in that direction The current speed and distance to the next waypoint as well as the time to the next waypoint are displayed at the top of the screen This page provides better steering guidance than the Highway Page when travelling at slower speeds and or wh
45. NTER MARK Proximity Alarms 2 Select the desired ON or OFF setting and press ENTER MARK To clear one or all proximity waypoint s from the list 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the proximity waypoint to clear and then press the MENU key 2 To clear a single alarm highlight the Clear Alarm field and press ENTER MARK 3 To clear all proximity waypoints select the Clear All option and press ENTER MARK 4 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the OK prompt and press ENTER MARK to confirm Proximity Circle Proximity Waypoint Going to a Destination Using the NAV MOB key the GPSMAP 168 Sounder provides four ways to navigate to a destina tion Go To Waypoint Follow Track TracBack MOB Man OverBoard and Follow Route navigation Once you are actively navigating you will see a straight line that always runs from the point where navigaion originated to the destination The easiest method for selecting a destination is the Go To function which lets you select a destination waypoint and quickly sets a direct course from your pres ent position If you have a waypoint highlighted on a list or the map Go To lt waypoint name gt will appear in addition to Go To Waypoint The Go To function can be accessed from a list of waypoints or graphically from the map display A dashed circle will appear showing the alert boundary for the proximity waypoints 56 To activate a
46. OMIS Nav Line Track Nav Line Tab Medien AUTO EER Small tk Heading Line On Off turns the Heading Line on or off The Heading Line projects from the Medium AUTO Tide stations None AUTO triangle showing your current heading Waypoints Active Route none None AUTO Bearing Line Auto Off 20 ft 800 mi sets the maximum scale at wihch the Bearing Line should Navaids Medium fn i appear on the screen The Bearing Line shows the bearing from your current location to a destination Waypoints Tab Points Tab waypoint Weppeints Points ITAIT Track seypoints Points Nav Line ITTIA Course Line Auto Off 20 ft 800 mi sets the maximum scale at which the Course Line should Zoom Text Zoom appear on the screen The Course Line shows a direct navigation line from the point navigation Lapel On Seved Trecks AUTO was initiated to a destination waypoint Bearing Line AUTO Track Los AUTO Course Line AUTO Track Tab Saved Tracks Track Log Zoom setting see the description on page 33 for details Nav Line Tab Track Tab Geo Tab Geo Points Rivers Lakes Park Areas aints Points Nav Line Track RT Points Nav Line Track Geo ITTI Text and Zoom settings see the description on page 33 for details Text Zoom Text Zoom Geo Points Medium AUTO Major Contour Medium AUTO Topo Tab Major Medium Minor Contours Land Cover Rivers Lakes Medium AUTO Mediu
47. OW KEYPAD to change the digits and press RIGHT or LEFT to move to the next number position Press RIGHT at the end of the top line to move to the bottom line 4 Ifyou want to change the waypoint name symbol or enter a depth highlight the desired field and press ENTER MARK Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter the new information and press Delete ENTER MARK after the last character in each section 5 When you have finished highlight OK and press ENTER MARK New Waypoint Page Reviewing and Editing Waypoints es Map Once you have created and stored a waypoint it may be reviewed modified moved or deleted at 005 Feature any time through the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit pages N 385 1 338 ee Info Tab On the Waypoint Review page you may change the name symbol position coordinates or depth From Current Location for the selected waypoint show the waypoint on the map or delete the waypoint If the selected 246 7 090 waypoint is located on a map item or a MapSource item tabbed information pages for each map feature will be displayed behind the Waypoint Review page To review the tabbed information pages use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired tab The Waypoint Edit page has all the same options as the Waypoint Review page except it does not include the tabbed information pages for waypoints located on map features Waypoint Review Page To access the Waypoint Review page 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlig
48. Precautions MAP DATA INFORMATION One of the goals of GARMIN is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost We use a combination of governmental and private data sources which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree This is particularly true outside the United States where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive Introduction Software License Agreement Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 168 SOUNDER 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 de
49. R1 TOURS Waypoint Distance 4 Course gt TOTALS 17 7 351 Active Route Page Active Route TOUR1 TOUR5S Waypoini Edit on Map as TOUR Insert Waypoint 017 PTOUR Remove Waypoint 344 TOUR Invert TOTALS 17 7 351 Active Route Page Menu Options Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 168 Sounder system the Active Route Page shows each point waypoint or map item of the active route with the point name distance and choice of Course ETA Fuel to point Leg Distance Leg Fuel Leg Time Sunrise and Sunset at point location or Time To point for each point from your present position The current destination point the active point is marked with an arrow icon As you navigate a route the waypoint list will automatically update to indicate the next active point first The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the same features and options The following route options are available from the Active Route Page e Edit on Map see page 65 for instructions e Insert Waypoint see page 66 for instructions e Remove Waypoint see pages 66 for instructions e Invert see page 67 for instructions e Plan Route see page 67 for instructions e Re evaluate recalculates and reactivates the current route data Re evaluate reactivates the current route and selects the route leg closest to your current position as the
50. RTCM SC 104 input version 21 The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183 version 2 3 output Approved sentences GPRMC GPGGA GPGSA GPGSV GPGLL GPBOD GPRTE GPWPL SDDBT SDDPT SBMTW and SDVHW Proprietary sentences PGRME PGRMZ and PSLIB The GPSMAP 168 Sounder also includes NMEA input with support for the WPL sentence You can download a copy of GARMIN s proprietary communication protocol from the Help and Support section of our website at www GARMIN com Appendix G Wiring and Interfacing If your boat has an electrical 10 18 Volt Boat Supply system it may be possible to wire the unit directly to an unused holder on your Install current fuse block If you are 2 Amp using the boat s fuse block Fuse remove the in line fuse holder n4 supplied with the unit If your boat does not have BEE a fuse block the unit can be Boal ye wired directly to the battery Make sure the 2 Amp in line fuse supplied with the unit is installed Re Complete information concerning NMEA formats and sentences is available for purchase from NMEA at NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Pard MD 21146 410 975 9425 410 975 9450 fax www nmed org QQ Wire 95 96 Appendix G Selecting A Transducer dead zone fish not seen Transducers The transducer acts as the eyes and ears of your new sonar Proper transducer selection and installation are critical to the operation of your unit Th
51. TER MARK when you have finished changing the route name press QUIT to return to the route list S TALS 266 268 To change the route name highlight the name field press ENTER MARK then use the 62 ARROW KEYPAD to enter a new name Route List Page The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Route List page displays all the routes currently stored in memory along with a descriptive name for each route Once a route has been created it can be activated and used for navigation with the NAV MOB key A route may be followed in the same sequence as it was originally created or you can invert the route and navigate from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint From the Route list menu you may choose New Route pg 61 Copy Delete Route or Delete All To activate a route with the NAV MOB key 1 From any page press the NAV MOB key then using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Follow Route and press ENTER MARK If you highlight a route from the Route List or Route Review page and press NAV MOB the window will automatically display Follow lt the route name gt 2 Highlight the route you wish to navigate and press ENTER MARK 3 Choose Activate or Invert and Activate and press ENTER MARK Activate will use the route as is Invert and Activate will reverse the route then activate it To deactivate stop navigation of a route 1 Press the NAV MOB key highlight Stop Navigation and
52. Table of Contents Introduction How To Index The list to the right is provided to help you quickly find some of the more important procedures you will use on your new GPSMAP 168 Sounder TO DO THIS SEE PAGE S Turn the unit on or off oaoa aaa aaa aa aa 4 6 19 Initialize the GPS receiver first time use 2 0 0 000 cece eee eee 4 5 Adjust screen contrast or backlighting 0002000005 6 7 Enter data and select OPUONS sare susie vy euessageenee sa peewee ox 2 3 Operate the units function KeyS c0 e0vvels ce ee eran eee cnwealens l Mark your present location as a waypoint n n naana anana 10 48 GOTO ACESHNALION 2 0 422 ho5deddanddamnersnvadesabents 11 56 60 Crea md Ose TOWNS arene nugvacee boo ty Oe EEE gene eayen eos 61 68 Learn about the Map page 0 0 cee ee 8 9 24 26 Pan using the Map ATOW nce tonne ca a eontcesedansestadenrs avees 9 25 Zoom in or out on the Map page 0 eee 9 29 Reconfigure the Map page display 00 00 e eee eee 30 37 Access the Main Menu 00 00 cece cece tte teen eens 18 69 Change units of measure statute nautical metric 14 15 Change the displayed time zone 0 0 cece eee medeis 72 Sel Boma TE ps4 oases eed eee oue te Po pee pe E E eee OF View tide information 0 0 0 0 0 0 00000 0000 cece 81 82 View celestial informati ii 2 2445 00st veewden apn dadeewelsavesss 80 e a ee ee ene a ee
53. a Comm Tab Serial Data Format Garmin Data Transfer Garmin Data Transfer GARMIN DGPS Comm Data Alarm RTCM In Text Out e RICM In allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM format without any output capabilities Transfer N RTCM In NMEA Out allows Differential GPS DGPS input using a standard RTCM format and Progress also provides NMEA 0183 version 2 3 output RICM In Text Out allows Differential GPS DGPS input using a standard RTCM format and also provides simple text ASCII output which contains time position and velocity data e None provides no interfacing capabilities Serial Data Format Garmin Data Transfer To select an input output format Transfer Mode a 1 Highlight the Serial Data Format field and press ENTER MARK 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired setting and press ENTER MARK To select a transfer mode 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select GARMIN Data Transfer in the Serial Data Format field 2 Highlight the Transfer Mode field and press ENTER MARK 3 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired setting and press ENTER MARK Comm Tab Transfer Modess To restore the Serial Data Format settings to the default GARMIN Data Transfer 1 From the Comm tab press MENU highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER MARK Request Almanac Request Proximity Comm Request Routes Alarm Request Tracks 16
54. a waypoint To return to the Map Page use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the OK button and press ENTER MARK or press the QUIT key To create a waypoint with the cursor 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired map position 2 Press and quickly release the ENTER MARK key The New Map Waypoint page appears 3 To change the waypoint symbol name or position coordinates or enter a depth use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired field then press ENTER MARK Make your changes and press ENTER MARK again to accept the changes 4 When you are finished making changes or to accept the waypoint using the default 3 digit name and symbol highlight the OK button and press ENTER MARK to save the new waypoint For more information see Creating Waypoints on page 48 Selecting Map Scales The map display has 28 available range scales from 20 ft to 800 mi 6 mt to 1200 km The map scale is controlled by the IN and OUT keys with the current scale displayed at the bottom right of the data window To select a map scale 1 Press the OUT key to zoom out and the IN key to zoom in A The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar to the other The GPSMAP 168 Sounders system has a built in worldwide database to 20 mi with more detailed coverage available through the use of the optional MapSource software The GPSMAP 168 Sounder will display cartography as long as there is char
55. active leg The active leg defines the current from and to waypoints To Re evaluate an active route 1 From the Active Route Page press MENU 2 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Re evaluate and press ENTER MARK to recalculate Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint system naviga Reference tion and interface management and setup menus in an easy to use tab format The Main Menu Page is available from any page in the GPSMAP 168 Sounder s system and is accessed through the Main Menu Tabs MENU key See pages 2 3 for additional instructions on changing settings and entering data To access the Main Menu Page 1 Press MENU twice Main Menu Tabs Submenu Tabs The 14 Menu tabs are divided into categories by function CITI By Name Nearest Proximity To select a Menu tab from the Main Menu Page 1 Move the ARROW KEYPAD UP or DOWN to highlight the tab you want to view The information for the highlighted tab will automatically appear to the right 002 FISH 1 2 If you want to highlight any of the tab items press to the RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD then f a move UP or DOWN to select individual items GARHIN 3 You may then press either MENU for additional submenu options or press ENTER MARK to make GRHEUR changes to the highlighted item 4 Press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD to get back to the Menu tab list Pressing QUIT will take
56. alarm on and off Fish sets an alarm to sound when the unit detects a fish Choose from 3 symbol settings Large Medium and Small Fish Large and Medium Fish Only Large Fish Only Use the control field to turn the alarm on and off Battery sets an alarm to sound when the unit reads a specific input voltage Enter a voltage range from 10 0 vDC to 16 0 vDC and use the control field to turn the alarm and and off To set an alarm 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the field to the right of the alarm name you wish activate and press ENTER MARK 2 Change the mode to On Distance or Time for the Arrival alarm and press ENTER MARK 3 Highlight the next field to the right and press ENTER MARK then enter the desired settings and press ENTER MARK to finish In order to hear an audible alarm you must have the beeper turned on page 73 Auto Range P Zoom Gain 2q A Shallow Water Alarm When an alarm is activated a message will appear at the bottom of the display screen Reference Main Menu Alarm Tab Trip Arrival Time 00 00 15 Off Course Off 0 00 er Cheek On MOK Shallow Water Off 0 0 Co f Ta Deep Water Off 0 Fish Arrival Time 00 00 15 Off Course Off 0 00 Clock CT 09 05 Shallow Water Off 0 0 c _ Deep Water Off 0 0 Celes Fish Off Ec Alarm Clock Press ENTER MARK to acknowledge an alarm and clear the message
57. allows the user to determine how the chart will display underwater targets and background information If Fish Symbols are set to Off the unit will display all of the available information about the underwater environment If a fish symbol is selected the chart ff Fish Symbols Off All available information will display only the information related to that symbol will be displayed So pn Whiteline controls how the unit displays information about the bottom type hard or soft Suspended targets will display as fish symbols With the Whiteline Off the bottom return will display as black and contain no information on BAS ON AG OMA DOCH NEA bottom hardness With Whiteline On the bottom return will become grayscaled and can be u Ieri a is aoe as a used to determine bottom hardness See page 38 for more detail on this feature a Same as above with the target depth attached a Scroll Speed adjusts the speed that the chart scrolls from right to left If you are sitting a Suspended targets display as fish symbols No still or the chart is moving too fast slowing the scroll rate can be beneficial Options are Fast background information will be displayed Medium Slow or Pause an Same as above with target depth attached A If you are using the GPSMAP 168 Sounder on the portable case battery power slowing the scroll rate will help to conserve your battery 42 Scale con
58. an active route you may also do the following from the Active Route page 2 One of nine available planning figures appears to the right of each route waypoint and its distance Use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired item 3 To enter planning information Press MENU select Plan Route trom the options list and press ENTER MARK Enter the figures for Speed Fuel Flow Depart ure Time and Depart ure Date Press QUIT to return to the Route Plan Page A Fuel flow rates on your unit are measured in units per hour System setting changes for units of measure statute nautical or metric do not affect the fuel flow measure You should enter fuel flow rates based upon available information for your vehicle operator s manual performance specifications etc and make note of the desired units of measure gallons liters etc Delete Route deletes route and any map item points within route To delete a route 1 From the Route Review page press MENU 2 Highlight Delete Route and press ENTER MARK and ENTER MARK again to confirm the deletion Reference Editing Routes TOURS TOUR1 Waypoint Distance 4 Course gt Press LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to change the data field TOUR1 TOURS HISTON Plan Route Depart Time n m m e m m i m TOTALS 17 7 337 Plan Route Data Fields 67 68 Reference Active Route Page TOU
59. an see that the fish is several feet from the tree It is important to remember that the fishfinder can not determine where in the coverage area the tree or fish are only that the returns were received in the same time frame Enlarged Transducer View Branches Enlarged Transducer View Example 2 Branches Remember that the Fishfinder displays a 2D picture of the underwater environment The fish and tree could be located anywhere in the coverage area at that time 105 Whiteline Appendix H The GPSMAP 168 Sounder can help you to determine if the bottom is hard or soft When the sonar soundwaves are reflected back by the bottom a hard bottom will return a stronger signal than Understanding the Chart a soft bottom The stronger bottom return the wider the bottom layer is displayed The unit uses the whiteline function to make this bottom layer information easier to distinguish When viewing the display without Whiteline active the bottom return is black While you can make some determination of the bottom type the black return makes this more difficult With the A whiteline active the bottom return appears layered in shades of gray and black and makes determining the bottom type easier and more reliable Example 3 shows the bottom return with and without the Whiteline can also help you to determine the type of bottom whiteline activated structure that is displayed on the chart By determining the hardness
60. arranty service contact your local GARMIN authorized dealer Or call GARMIN Customer Service at one of the numbers shown below for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should then be sent freight charges prepaid to any GARMIN warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Phone 913 397 8200 FAX 913 397 0836 GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 4 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K Phone 44 1794 519944 FAX 44 1794 519222 Designed for detailed electronic charting capability the GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder is a powertul navigation device that can give you the navigation information you need Introduction Precision Performance Capabilities High contrast four level gray LCD screen with backlighting 12 channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast accurate positioning Differential Ready just add an optional GARMIN beacon receiver for better than 5 meter accuracy Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy case waterproof to IEC 529 IPX 7 Advanced Navigating and Plotting 500 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons Built in Americas basemap to 20 miles includes detailed ocean river and lak
61. ata fields Small 3 Rows Small text 12 data fields MapSource Info Page e Medium 1 Row Medium text 3 data fields Medium 2 Rows Medium text 6 data fields e Large 1 Row Large text 1 data field e Huge 1 Row Huge text 1 data field e Huge 2 Rows Huge text with a compass ribbon at the bottom of the display 2 data fields This option is available only on the Compass Page 35 To change the page layout Reference 1 From the menu use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Setup Page Layout option and press ENTER MARK Map Page Options 2 Move up or down on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight to the desired setting and press ENTER MARK To exit press QUIT e Change Data Fields allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data field used on the map display The following options are available for Map page data fields and on the Highway and Compass pages BEARING Compass direction from your position to destination e COURSE Course over ground DEPTH Depth below transducer only available with additional sonar NMEA data DIST TO DEST Distance to final waypoint DIST TO NEXT Distance to next waypoint ETA AT DEST Estimated Time of Arrival to final waypoint ETA AT NEXT Estimated Time of Arrival to next waypoint ELEVATION Elevation above below MSL Mean Sea Level Choose the size and number of data e MAX SPEED Fastest speed the unit has traveled fields you wish to di
62. ata fields may also be configured to display any of 27 different information categories see page 36 37 for the complete list On the Highway Page lets change the TO COURSE field to TURN To change a data field 1 Press the MENU key to display the Highway Page options 2 Press DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Change Data Fields and press ENTER MARK 3 Once the menu window disappears use the ARROW KEYPAD and highlight TO COURSE then press ENTER MARK 4 On the alphabetical list of options press the ARROW KEYPAD UP or DOWN until you highlight TURN and press ENTER MARK 5 Press QUIT when done Press PAGE to see the last page appearing in the main sequence which is the Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route or TracBack this page will show each waypoint name along with useful data for each point As you navigate the route the information will automatically update to indicate the next point along the route which is denoted by an arrow on the left hand side of the screen For more detailed information on the Active Route Page see page 68 As you ve seen the primary pages provide status map and navigation information The tours last page is the Main Menu Page which allows access to the GPSMAP 168 Sounders waypoint route and planning functions various operational and navigation setup features and celestial and tide data The Main Menu is available from any page and is accessed through
63. ature or pop up a sub menu or list of yet more feature options Just repeat this process to select an option trom the list or press the QUIT key to return to the previous setting The QUIT key when pressed will move backwards through each step to the main page you started on To select and activate a function button 1 When moving about a page with function buttons like the New Map Waypoint page you will observe functions such as OK Go To and Delete To activate the function highlight the desired button and press the ENTER MARK key Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefined requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER MARK key To enter a name or number in a data field 1 Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fields i e Waypoint Edit you can use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor highlight to fields on the page Use the UP DOWN arrows to move up or down and the LEFT RIGHT arrows to move sideways Getting Started Entering Data o 5 o q 2 Pressing the ENTER MARK key with the field highlighted begins the process for entering data in N eS 28 3201 N 28 28 327 the form of alphanumeric characters l A gt Pressing UP or DOWN 3 Use the ARROW KEYPAD UP DOWN arrows to cycle through numbers 0 to 9 plus minus symbols gt N on the ARROW KEYPAD blank space and the alphabet Pressing and releasing the ke
64. ave drifted out of the specified distance range Antenna Input Shorted To Ground Check antenna wiring connections or antenna replacement Approaching Waypoint You are a specified alarm distance from a destination waypoint Arrival At Waypoint You have arrived at the destination waypoint Basemap Failed Unit Needs Repair Internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service pg iv to have the unit serviced Battery Alarm Specified amount of input voltage has been detected 86 Battery Voltage High Please Check Connection Input DC voltage is too high for unit Battery Voltage Low Please Check Connection Input DC voltage is too low for unit Boat is Not Moving Fast Enough to Calibrate Speed wheel is not turning Check for debris or boat speed is too slow Database Error Internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service pg iv to have the unit serviced Deep Water Alarm Specified deep water alarm depth has been detected below transducer 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 Memory RAM Failed Unit Needs Repair Internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service pg iv to have the unit serviced Memory ROM Failed Unit Needs Repair Internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or GARMIN Custome
65. cations for mounting the GA 29 antenna carmi The GARMIN antenna screws directly onto any standard 1 x 14 thread antenna mount If you need to raise the antenna to avoid shading try using a 1 x 14 thread extension mast available at most marine dealers To install the GPS antenna 1 Screw the antenna directly onto the 1 x 14 thread mount 2 Route the cable to the mounting location of the display unit Use the appropriate tie wraps It is possible to route the coaxial cable either through or fasteners and sealant to secure the cable along the route and through any bulkhead or deck outside the antenna mount The BNC connector on the coaxial cable can be removed and the coaxial cable shortened to ease installation If the BNC connector is removed it must be replaced with a new crimp compression or solder on BNC connector If you need assistance please contact GARMIN Technical Support at 913 397 8200 3 Once the GPSMAP 168 Sounder unit has been installed connect the cable to the antenna connector on the back of the display unit Make sure that you turn the antenna cable connector 1 4 turn clockwise to lock the cable into place 93 Appendix G Unit Installation Mounting Bracket 2 The Mounting Bracket is designed to be secured using a flat head screw If you use a screw with a countersunk head you risk damaging the Mounting Bracket 94 Mounting the GPSMAP 168 Sounder Unit The GPSMAP 168 S
66. ce Waypoint Options Submenu Tabs Waypt By Namel Nearest Proximity Route Track 001 Trip 001 Time Pages l Map Delete Waypoint Delete by Symbol units Delete All Comm cem for Main Menu Alarm TOUR Celes TOUR2 Tide is 489 Available 11 Used Waypoint List Status Waypoint Submenus The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Main Menu Page features three waypoint submenu tabs By Name Nearest and Proximity that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently The submenu tabs also provide a continuously updated nearest waypoints list and a proximity waypoint alarm function that can be used to define an alarm circle around submerged hazards shallow waters etc To access the Main Menu Page Waypoint Waypt submenus 1 Press MENU twice then highlight the Waypt tab using the ARROW KEYPAD then highlight the desired submenu tab By Name Waypoint List The first waypoint submenu list available from the Waypt tab is the By Name list which displays a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory From the By Name list you may review edit rename or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints The total number of stored and available waypoints is displayed at the bottom of the By Name tab with the stored waypoints arranged in numerical alphabetical order The following options are available from the
67. ck log point so it s a good idea to clear the existing track log at the start of your current trip before you get started To clear the track log and define a starting point for a TracBack route 1 Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu Page 2 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the Track tab then highlight the Active tab to the right 3 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the Clear option and press ENTER MARK 4 Highlight the OK field and press ENTER MARK You must first save the track log before you can use the Follow Track feature The Save feature allows you to store a track log from certain times and dates To save a track log 1 From the Main Menu use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Track tab then highlight the Active tab to the right 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the Save option and press ENTER MARK 3 From the Save Back Through window highlight the desired time date or Entire Log and press ENTER MARK 4 Next the track will begin saving and then display the Saved Track window when done The default name distance and number of points will be displayed Highlight OK and press ENTER MARK to save the track To activate a TracBack using the NAV MOB key 1 Press the NAV MOB key then highlight the Follow Track option and press ENTER MARK Reference 2 Highlight the track you wish to follow and press ENTER MARK 3 Choose either Ori
68. compile 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 WARNING These products are intended for recreational fishfinding and as a aid for navigation and should not be relied on as a substitute for official marine navigation charts It is the users responsibility to be aware of shallow water and underwater hazards and to exercise common prudence and navigational judgment FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 168 Sounder complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation and are more stringent than outdoor require ments Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu
69. d route from another device has more than 30 points Reduce the number of points Running Simulator The unit is in simulator practice mode Shallow Water Alarm Specified shallow water alarm depth has been detected below transducer Sonar Failed Unit Needs Repair Internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service page iv to have the unit serviced Track Already Exists lt track name gt You have entered a saved track name that already exists in memory Modify the track name or delete the previous track name Appendix C Messages Track Memory Is Full Can t Create Track 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 will not fit into memory The oldest track log points were deleted to make space for the most recent data Transducer Disconnected Sonar Turned Off No transducer attached or bad cable transducer Transfer Complete The unit has finished uploading downloading information to the connected device Water Speed Sensor is Not Working Speed sensor is not detected Check connections Waypoint Already Exists lt waypoint name gt You have entered a waypoint name that already exists in memory Modify the waypoint name or delete the previous waypoint name Waypoint Memory Is Full Can t Create Waypoint You have used all 500 waypoints available Delete
70. d the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fix the status field will indicate a 2D or 3D status The unit will then update the position date and time You can use the sky view to help determine if any satellites are being blocked and whether you have a current position fix indicated by a 2D Navigation or 3D Navigation in the status field The sky view shows a bird s eye view of the position of each satellite relative to the receiver s last known position The outer circle represents the horizon north up the inner circle 45 above the horizon and the center point a position directly overhead You can also set the sky view to a Track Up configuration causing the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading Receiver Status Accuracy and DOP Reference Receiver status is indicated at the top field of the page with the current Accuracy and Dilution Of Precision DOP to the right of the sky view DOP is an indication of satellite geometry quality measured on a scale of one to ten lowest numbers the best highest numbers the poorest Accuracy uses DOP Status Page and other factors to calculate horizontal position accuracy in feet or meters The status field will show one of the following conditions e Looking For Satellites the receiver is looking for any satellites e AutoLocate the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected This process ca
71. digits in the depth window will flash on and off to alert the user that the unit is not tracking the bottom Reference Sonar Page 4 Auto Range gt Zoom Gain View Line Range Adjustment Range 4 4x Zoom Gain View Line z Ho zoom Zoom Adjustment hi 2x Zoom 4x Split 4x Zoom 2 Norma Gain Range Zoom Gain 4 Fixed View Line i Auto Zoom View g OR Adjustment Auto Manual Mode Auto Mode Range Zoom Gain View 4 Depth Line gt Off Depth Line OR Adjustment Off Selected 39 Reference Sonar Page Options Show Depth Line a 3 Change Data Fields Te B DEPTH SPEED P ARTE 40 2 0 0 _ 357 50 4 Depth 5 93 H 38 51 339 249 H034 47 932 S Use the ARROW KEYPAD to point to an underwater target 40 Sonar Page Options The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Sonar Page features a menu page that provides access to additional functions and to layout and data field options To display the Sonar Page options 1 Press MENU To select a menu option 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired option and press ENTER MARK The following options are available Show Hide Pointer allows you to reference sonar items and mark underwater waypoints This makes it easier to find and use an object such as a stump for a future fishing location When using this feature the Sonar Page will pause The pointer will not move off the paused display and can
72. e A us Tide Station Map From Other Location 5 2 063 The Tide Station page will show a list of avaiable Tide Stations begining with the station that is nearest to the current GPS location 3 0 You may automatically search for the nearest station and also view past and future information The name of the Tide Station nearest to your current location will appear in the For field You must be within 100 miles of a tide station for a station name to be displayed If you are not within this range a message Search For Stations will be displayed in the For field To search for a Tide Station highlight the For field and press ENTER If no Tide Stations are found pressing the MENU key will display the search options Nearest To Boat Nearest To Other If the unit is actively navigating the options Nearest To Next Nearest To Destination will also be available Nearest to Next will display Tide Stations nearest to the next active waypoint in a route Nearest To Destination will display Tide Stations nearest to the destination waypoint in a route or an active Goto waypoint Search for Tide Stations Nearest To Boat 1 From the Tide tab highlight the For field and press ENTER MARK 2 With the Tide Stations list displayed press MENU 3 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Nearest To Boat and press ENTER MARK 4 A list will ap
73. e Argentina Canton Astro 1966 Phoenix Islands Cape South Africa Cape Canaveral Florida Bahama Islands Carthage Tunisia CH 1903 Switzerland Chatham 1971 Chatham Island New Zealand Chua Astro Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegre Brazil Djakarta Dos 1968 Dutch Easter Isld 67 European 1950 European 1979 Finland Hayfrd Gandajika Base GDA Geod Datm 49 Guam 1963 Gux Astro Hjorsey 1955 Hong Kong 63 Hu Tzu Shan Indian Bngldsh Indian Thailand Indonesia 74 Ireland 1965 ISTS 073 Astro Johnston Island Kerguelen Islnd Kertau 1948 L C 5 Astro Djakarta Batavia Sumatra Island Indonesia Dos 1968 Gizo Island New Georgia Islands Dutch Easter Island 1967 European 1950 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland European 1979 Austria Finland Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland Finland Hayford Finland Gandajika Base Republic of Maldives Geocentric Datum of Australia Geodetic Datum 49 New Zealand Guam 1963 Guam Island Guadalcanal Island Hjorsey 1955 Iceland Hong Kong Taiwan Indian Bangladesh India Nepal Indian Thailand Vietnam Indonesia 1974 Indonesia Ireland 1965 Ireland ISTS 073 ASTRO 69 Diego Garcia Johnston Island Kandawala Kandawala Sri Lanka Kerguelen Island West Malaysia Singapore Cayman Brac Island Liberia 1964 Luz
74. e necessary to use the unit to its fullest potential Part Two is divided into sections that provide detailed references to the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 168 Sounder This allows you to concentrate on a specific topic quickly and look up detailed information about the GPSMAP 168 Sounder Customer Service Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our on line registration today Have the serial number of your GPSMAP 168 Sounder handy and connect to our website www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page Also be sure to record your serial number in the area provided on page iv of this manual A NOTE If you have previously registered a GARMIN product purchase using a mail in registration card we invite you to re register using our NEW on line system Many services provided by our new product registration system are now being automated Re registering your purchase ensures you the best possible support from GARMIN The GPS system is operated by the United States government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate
75. e coastlines cities interstates US state highways and local thoroughfares 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each Uploadable maps up to 2 5 Megabytes of data using GARMIN s MapSource PC products Coordinates Lat Lon UTM UPS Loran TD plus 15 grids including Maidenhead TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position Built in simulator mode Superior Fishfinding Ability Whiteline feature provides a clear image of both bottom hardness and structure See Thru technology which helps separate fish returns from thermoclines and structure Four zoom levels with a moving view window Underwater waypoint marking Map Sonar split screen combines navigation and fishfinding information Fish and depth alarms yii Introduction Packing List GPSMAP 168 Sounder Standard and Optional Transducers Unit part numbers 010 00199 00 and 010 00202 00 include a 200 kHz 20 degree plastic depth and temp transom mount transducer For a complete list of optional transducers see page 93 viii Before installing and getting started with your unit please check to see that your package includes the following items If any parts are missing please contact your GARMIN dealer immediately Standard Package GPSMAP 168 Sounder Unit Bail Mount with knobs Mounting Bracket Mount Bracket with Internal Antenna GA 29 Remote Marine Antenna with 30 cable and BNC connector Power Data
76. e desired depth range is displayed on the adjustment bar or shows on the depth scale in the lower right side of the page 2 Press ENTER MARK or press LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to confirm the selected range To switch from manual to auto mode 1 With the Range field highlighted press the ARROW KEYPAD UP or DOWN until the selection arrow points to Auto or Auto is displayed on the adjustment bar 2 Press ENTER MARK or press LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD Another useful feature of the GPSMAP 168 Sounder is the sonar zoom which allows you to instantly zoom in to look at a specific portion of the sounder display by using the either the IN or OUT key The Zoom function is divided into four display levels 2X Split Shows two reduced size sonar pictures at the same time The right half of the display screen shows the complete sonar picture at its original scale The left half shows a portion of the original picture at 1 2 depth scale 2X Zoom Displays the 2X zoomed picture on the full GPSMAP 168 Sounder screen and does not show the original scale picture 4X Split Shows two reduced pictures with one at the original depth scale and one at 1 4 the original depth scale 4X Zoom Displays only the 4X zoomed picture on the full GPSMAP 168 Sounder screen Once activated the zoomed picture becomes the Sonar Page display Note The Zoom function can be deactivated by pressing the OUT key until the No Zoom
77. e first 0 is now highlighted Press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD to clear the name field Press the UP or DOWN arrow of the ARROW KEYPAD until the letter D appears and then press the RIGHT arrow key to go to the next space to the right then UP or DOWN again until O appears Repeat this until you have entered the name DOCK If you make a mistake and select an incorrect character simply press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD to backspace the cursor and then UP or DOWN to correct the entry If you accidentally press ENTER MARK before you are done simply press ENTER MARK again and move the highlight to where you left off After you have entered all the letters press ENTER MARK to confirm the name To access the waypoint symbol menu highlight the waypoint symbol field which is to the left of the waypoint s name and press ENTER MARK Note The default symbol is a dot You will see an alphabetical list of available waypoint symbols to choose from Press the ARROW KEYPAD UP or DOWN until you highlight the ANCHOR symbol You will see a scroll bar on the right of the window indicating your current position on the entire list of symbols 8 Press ENTER MARK to confirm the ANCHOR symbol 9 Highlight OK at the bottom of the window and press ENTER MARK again to confirm the OK prompt and save the waypoint You may also press QUIT to not save the waypoint The waypoint is now stored in memory Note that waypoints may
78. e first and last waypoints in the route To enter a custom route name 1 From the Route Review Page highlight the name field and press ENTER MARK to begin editing 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter the desired name and press ENTER MARK when finished Once you are on the Route Review Page you may review the route points waypoints or map items one at a time from the list To review individual route points 1 Highlight the desired point and press ENTER MARK 2 On the Waypoint Review window you may choose Next highlight the next point on the route list Delete permanently delete the waypoint from the unit or Show On Map and press ENTER MARK If the route point is a map item you may choose Create Waypoint to turn it into a permanent waypoint Once you are back on the route point list the next point in the route will automatically be highlighted This allows you to review each point on the route by pressing only ENTER MARK repeatedly Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review Page are Edit on Map Insert Add Waypoint Remove Waypoint Invert Plan Route and Delete Route Edit on Map this option allows you to review and modify the route displayed through a pop up window menu for each point waypoint or map item on a map page You may also use the cursor to Reference insert a new route point on a route leg and review the waypoint or map item To edit the rou
79. e settings of any of the five fields highlight the field press ENTER MARK select enter the desired setting and press ENTER MARK 4 When done press the QUIT key to return to the Main Menu To setup Loran TD from the Status Page 1 Press MENU then use the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the Loran TD On and press ENTER MARK 2 To change the settings of any of the five fields highlight the field press ENTER MARK select enter the desired setting and press ENTER MARK 3 When done press the QUIT key to return to the Status Page If the active GRI Chain secondary stations or offsets have been changed since the waypoint was created the waypoint will now reference the active GRI chain and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordinates accordingly Remember that the GPS is not relying on the Loran signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT LON coordinate in the background before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation Because of this the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world The chart below gives an approximate UTC Universal Time Coordinate time offset for the various longitudinal zones Check with local charts for more detailed information If you are in daylight savings time add one hour to the offset Appendix B Longitudinal Zone Offset Longitudinal Zone Offset Time Offsets W180 0 to W172 5 12 BOOT to B022 5 W172 5 to W157 5 11 EQ22
80. e that the map will automatically begin to move slowly Track and Speed fields only show keeping your boat centered on the display The direction of movement also called track will be while in simulator mode controlled by the simulator You ll now have a clearer picture of the route you are navigating Keep in mind that whenever you do exceed the usable range of the built in database or the optional MapSource data in use the range field will display overzoom or NO MAP to indicate that you should exercise extreme caution using the map data Press the IN key to zoom into the 2 nm scale Now that you ve zoomed in a little closer to i your route you can pan ahead of your vessel with the cursor to review map items and create on screen Reviewing Creating waypoints Try moving the cursor to highlight the TOUR3 waypoint just use the ARROW KEYPAD Map Waypoints to move the cursor as close as possible to the waypoint To move the cursor in small increments try Te fo t a series of short key presses Getting Started NH 35 04 371 Once the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint you ll notice that the waypoint symbol and name will Hore 29 798 become highlighted or selected The data field at the top of the page will display the waypoint name the range and bearing from your present position and the coordinates for the waypoint To review the waypoint page for a selected waypoint 1 Press the ENTER M
81. e transducer transmits sound waves toward the bottom in a cone shape The larger the cone angle the larger the coverage area at a given depth While it is good to see as large of an area as possible it is best to select a transducer that suits the water that you are on A wide cone angle transducer works best in shallow water The wide cone angle provides a large coverage area but at a decreased bottom resolution In deeper water this can result in a large dead zone where fish cannot be seen A narrow cone angle transducer is better suited to deep water installations The narrow cone angle provides a smaller viewing area compared to a wide cone angle transducer at the same depth with improved bottom resolution and a smaller dead zone Included in the package is a 20 cone angle temperature sensing transom mount transducer This transducer provides good all around performance Listed below are a variety of optional transducers and accessories which are available from your local dealer or GARMIN 200 kHz 20 plastic transom mount depth only e 200 kHz 20 plastic transom mount depth temp e 200 kHz 20 plastic transom mount depth temp speed e 200 kHz 20 plastic in hull depth only 0 rise 200 kHz 12 bronze thru hull mount depth only e 200 kHz 12 bronze thru hull mount depth temp e 200 kHz 12 plastic thru hull mount depth only e 200 kHz 12 plastic thru hull mount depth temp 200 kHz
82. ea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked The signal strength is shown on a bar graph for each satellite with the satellite number below As the receiver locks onto satellites a signal strength bar will appear for each satellite in view with the appropriate satellite number 01 32 underneath each bar The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages e No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated e Light signal strength bars the receiver has found the satellite s and is collecting data Dark signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite s are ready for use Each satellite has a data transmission that must be collected light bar status before that satellite may be used for navigation dark bar status When the receiver is looking for a particular satellite the corresponding signal strength bar will be blank and the sky view indicator will not be highlighted Once the receiver has found the satellite a light signal strength bar will appear indicating that the satellite has been found When the receiver has collected data from the satellite and locked on the number in the sky view will appear highlighted and the status bar will become dark As soon as the GPSMAP 168 Sounder has collecte
83. eated properly in the back of the unit the Red and Black wires are connected to the correct polarity and that the 2 Amp fuse is installed and not blown If the unit is connected to a power supply that exceeds 18 VDC a Battery Voltage High warning will be displayed and the unit will turn off As the unit powers on it should immediately start showing the bottom Verify that the unit is not in the simulator mode If the unit is in the simulator mode make sure that the transducer is connected to the wiring harness To test the transducer installation gradually increase the boat speed while checking the unit operation If the unit displays intermittently or fails to display verify that the transducer is aligned parallel with the bottom and if necessary adjust the transducer height until the unit operates correctly It may be necessary to make several adjustments to ensure proper operation throughout the speed range A When adjusting the depth of the transducer make the adjustments in small increments Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the boat s performance and put the transducer at greater risk of striking underwater objects The Portable Case The Portable Case is designed for rugged use and provides storage for the Battery Pack the Portable Appendix G Suction Cup Transducer and a mount for the GPSMAP 168 Sounder ue ti ee Da bee et cp eee eee a GPSMAP 168 Sounder Portable Use the two square eyelets located by
84. en anecnncnse 34 Bearing Distance Measuring 00 31 PE D E E eases ase i C 1 0 1010 ICS are a vii Seeger ene A eee eee eee ii STD EE A EA 80 Clock AlAT aeei 78 Compas PA E eena LO Compass Page Options eee 45 Contrast SEMINE ise ma ctcadscreueracenstameagents 6 COUTE CIDG ae ene etre enna emer re 34 Cursor Movement 0 0c 00eeees 9 25 26 D PATE e EA 2 3 Data Fields Changing sissepsnresss 36 37 Data Tani CT a nn en ee eee 76 Date LIME esn a 20 72 Darni Ma eeri 74 88 89 Daylight Savings TIME seice la Deep Water Alai saner 78 DO G eee 14 38 39 41 Bao aee l E ee eee ee 14 38 43 BE U e S 75 DGPS Interface Settings 8 76 78 DGPS T ear 20 22 77 Dilution Of Precision DOP 21 Distance Speed and Elevation 71 E ENTER MARK Key vsisi 1 48 F WCET Tis cen tnga serene E 73 ks Wa 21d eee nee eee eee eee ae T8 Pien DOl iieri nE seosandennees 42 E E EE EEN 14 31 38 41 Follow Irac Kesesi 58 59 Follow ROUTE sorcen nS 12 63 Pael TION seene ony eevsvemen sce nonce 67 Pall ere e r 30 Appendix J Index G CA E E ER 39 GO lo Way POI sccccecepacccedescsscntes 54 56 57 Going to a Destination 0 004 11 56 H TCA E EEE EE 75 Heading TINC csini 34 Highway Page siaianeiiecsrrasn 16 18 46 Highway Page Configuration 4 Highway Page Options secties 46 47 How O TUe Reess ee ix I IN Key nnn l Taitai ZANT erne ia 4 5 21 Tas
85. en making frequent directional changes When you are not navigating to a waypoint the compass will show your direction of travel as you move but the arrow will not appear Note Due to Selective Availability error it is possible for the compass to point in the wrong direction when stationary or at very low speeds Lets move on to the Highway Page by pressing the PAGE key The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint As you head toward your destination the middle of the screen provides visual guidance to your waypoint on a moving graphic highway Your present position is at the bottom center of the highway display The line down the middle of the highway represents your desired course As you navigate toward a waypoint the highway will actually move indicating the direction you re off course To stay on course simply steer toward the center of the highway or keep it on the road The six default data fields at the top of the page indicate Speed Distance To your destination or the next waypoint in a route To Course which shows the bearing to get you back on course the distance you are Off Course Time To the Next waypoint and the compass Track you are heading Use the Highway Page as your primary navigation page in lieu of the Compass Page when your main concern is following a defined course When the GPSMAP 168 Sounder is in simulator mode you can also adju
86. er in the epoxy turning the transducer to work out any air bubbles 3 Weight the transducer in place and allow to cure for 24 hours Trolling Motor Installation Included in theTrolling Motor transducer kit you should have 1 Worm Gear Clamp 2 Cable Ties 3 Transducer Mounting the Transducer 1 Loosen the Worm Gear Clamp until the end of the band is clear of the worm gear 2 Slide the clamp band through the slots on the transducer 3 Place the free end of the clamp band into the worm gear and tighten until the band is through the worm gear 4 Place the clamp and transducer over the body of the trolling motor Finish tightening the clamp to secure the transducer to the trolling motor 5 Secure the transducer cable to the trolling motor shaft using the supplied cable ties A If you are experiencing interference while the trolling motor is operating try installing the transducer cable at right angles to the trolling motor power cables Appendix G Mounting the Transducer Cable Ties Worm Gear a Clamp Band Slide the Clamp Band through slots on the Transducer 99 100 Appendix G Testing the Installation Testing the Installation While it is possible to perform some checks with the boat trailered the boat should be in the water to properly test the installation Press the POWER button and the GPSMAP 168 Sounder should power on If the unit fails to power on verify that the wiring adapter is s
87. et RMS with optional GARMIN DGPS receiver 0 1 knot RMS steady state Og s 150 watts RMS 1200 watts peak to peak 200 kHz 10 18v DC 10 watts max AGC 3AG 2 Amp Installing the GPSMAP 168 Sounder The GPSMAP 168 Sounder must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance If you have the 168 Sounder with the built in internal bail mount antenna 010 00202 00 you may skip this section and proceed to the next page For units purchased Antenna Installation with the external GA 29 antenna 010 00199 00 follow the instructions below To complete the installation you ll need the appropriate fasteners and a 1 x 14 thread marine antenna mount available at most marine dealers Appendix G BEST BETTER Mounting the GPS Antenna ae The antenna should be mounted in a location that has a clear unobstructed view of the sky in all directions to ensure the best reception Avoid mounting the antenna where it will be shaded by the N m boats superstructure a radome antenna or mast The GPS antenna should be mounted about 2 5 3 feet away from the radar dome Sailboat users should avoid mounting the antenna high on the mast to prevent inaccurate speed readings caused by excessive heeling Most marine VHF and LORAN antennas should not seriously degrade the GPS antennas reception Never paint the antenna or clean it with harsh solvents Suggested lo
88. evation readouts in Nautical nm kt ft Statute mi mh ft or Metric km kh mt terms e Depth lets you select the desired units of measure for depth in Feet ft Fathoms fa or Meters mt Temperature lets you select the desired units of measure for temperature in Fahrenheit F or Celsius C 1 Comm Communications tab lets you control the input output format used when connecting Reference our GPSMAP 168 to external NMEA devices a DGPS beacon receiver a personal computer another y P p GARMIN GPSMAP 168 168 etc Eight format settings are available Main Menu e GARMIN Data Transfer the proprietary format used to upload download MapSource data exchange waypoint route track almanac and proximity data with a PC or another GARMIN GPSMAP 168 168 When you select GARMIN Data Transfer there are 11 Transfer Modes to choose from Host Request Almanac Request Proximity Request Routes Request Tracks Request Waypoints Send Almanac Send Proximity Send Routes Send Tracks and Send Waypoints e GARMIN DGPS used to connect the GPSMAP 168 with a GARMIN DGPS beacon receiver e NMEA In NMEA Out supports the input output of standard NMEA 0183 version 2 3 data and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT MTW and VHW sentences See Appendix I on page 108 for the Advanced NMEA Setup feature Text Out outputs simple text ASCII output which contains time position and velocity dat
89. evu Fiji Islands Wake Eniwetok Marshall World Geodetic System 72 World Geodetic System 84 Zanderij Surinam 89 90 Appendix E Navigation Terms Altitude Height above mean sea level MSL Avg Speed The average of all second by second speed readings since last reset Bearing BRG The compass direction from your present position to a destination waypoint Course The desired course between the active from and to waypoints Distance Dist The great circle distance from present position to a destination waypoint Dist to Dest The great circle distance from present position to a GOTO destination or to the final waypoint in a route Dist to Next The great circle distance from present position to a GOTO destination or to the next waypoint in a route ETA Estimate Time of Arrival The estimated time you will reach your destination waypoint based on current speed and track ETA at Dest The estimated time you will reach a GOTO destination or the final waypoint in a route ETA at Next The estimated time you will reach a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route Fuel The fuel required to travel from present position to the indicated route waypoint Leg Dist The distance between two route waypoints Leg Fuel The fuel required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in sequence in the route Leg Time The time required to travel fro
90. f Loran TD see pages 83 84 AutoLocate allows the receiver to locate your position automatically This process can take up to five minutes Initialize Position allows you to initialize the receiver graphically on the Map Page to initially help the receiver acquire more quickly See pages 4 5 for instructions on initialization Set 2D Elevation allows you to manually enter the altitude when in 2D Navigation or Simulator mode only Any altitude entered will be automatically calculated when the GPS is in 3D Navigation mode Reference Status Page Options Acquiring Satellites H 2x Accuracy Status Page Options 23 Reference Map Page Data Fields DIST TO NEXT NJFOINTER n Map Page The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography plotting and navigational data When using the unit with the optional MapSource software the map display shows your boat on a digital chart complete with geographic names map items navaids and a host of other chart features It also plots your track and displays any routes and waypoints you create An on screen cursor lets you pan and scroll to other map areas determine the distance and bearing to a position and perform various route and waypoint functions When the cursor is active an additional data window will appear below the data fields to indicate the position range and bearing to the cu
91. from either the Status Page or Units Tab on the Main Menu nor Swedish Grid 7 T rayi st Swiss Grid different GRI chain and or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory Units Taiwan Grid Comm The Loran Position Format field is located under the Units tab in the Main Menu The Loran Aera TD Setup window contains the fields to select the Loran GRI Chain Number Primary and Secondary Tide iW Malayan RSO Stations and TD Offsets 83 Appendix A Loran TD Position Format Loran TD Loran TD Setup s Loran Chain Number Loran TD Setup Page 3D Navigation Loren 1D Setup Loran Chain Number CED MET YL p ofseta GRI_9007 GRI_9610 P ffsete GRI_9940 TL cri_9960 Selecting the Loran Chain Number When inputting Loran coordinates you must have the correct chain number secondary station identifiers first and second and proper map datum available for the TD coordinates you input into the GPS unit For better position accuracy navigate to the Loran point then re mark the point with a GPS unit in LAT LON format To setup Loran TD from the Main Menu 1 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the Units tab and then the Position Format field and press ENTER MARK 2 Highlight Loran TD press ENTER MARK then highlight Setup and press ENTER MARK 3 To change th
92. g Started tour For detailed instructions on using these features or performing a specific task please refer to the Quick Reference Guide or the appropriate reference section of this manual To turn off the GPSMAP 168 Sounder 1 Press and hold the POWER key for about 2 seconds until the screen is blank 2 When the screen is blank release the POWER key The next section of the manual describes the pages and functions of the GPSMAP 168 Sounder in detail If you are unable to locate a specific option or function please refer to the index on pages 105 107 Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder navigation unit We hope it will be a useful and fun tool for you wherever you go Getting Started Deleting Track Logs Powering Off Unit Submenu Tabs Active Saved Resolution 82 Submenu Options Reference Status Page Receiver Status 3p Navigatio Signal Strength Bars Accuracy F S ag Sky View tn ma a4 m JE o2 03 07 08 11 1 paron DOP NE FA nijl S gt DGPS Date 24 JAN 00 N 38 91 343 W094 4 7 928 01 25 51 Ie Position Coordinates Ready for use Collecting data Searching for signal 20 Status Time Status Page The GPSMAP 168 Sounder Status Page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition receiver status date time and position coordinates The status information will give you an id
93. g course speed over ground and bearing and distance to the cursor or a particular waypoint The current map scale setting is located at the bottom right of the page Using the Map Cursor Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor Controlled by the ARROW KEYPAD the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations mark and edit waypoints and routes and review position data of on screen map Map Cursor items and waypoints Getting Started To get a feel for using the Map Page and using the cursor try the following exercise 1 Use the IN OUT keys to set the map scale to the 50 nm setting Your boat should be near the center of the map at the receiver s last known position If your boat isn t where it should be make sure that you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as described on pages 1 2 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor Notice how another data field appears at the top of the page showing the bearing and distance trom your boat to the cursor along with the latitude longitude of the cursor 3 Press the QUIT key to remove the cursor and re center your boat on the map display As you become more familiar with the cursor you ll see that the map display actively scrolls or pans letting you explore areas around the world and create waypoints and routes Wherever you move the cursor you ll always be just one QUIT keystroke away f
94. ge Options e No Signal DGPS receiver attached but not transmitting RTCM data to GPS e Tuning Receiver is tuning manual frequency e Scanning DGPS receiver is scanning for available frequency e Rcving Unit is receiving DGPS corrections Chk Wiring DGPS is enabled in Comm menu but no DGPS receiver attached or bad corrections e WAAS The unit is receiving WAAS data DGPS Receiver Status Dhia The Differential SNR Signal to Noise Ratio indicates on a scale to 0 30db with 30db being the raat ltl best the strength of the DGPS signal being received If no optional DGPS receiver is used with the E il t GPSMAP 168 Sounder the DGPS Revr field will display Off and the DGPS SNR field will be blank Ti p sean The SNR will depend upon the mounting of your DGPS receiver and the distance from the DGPS eg Desi transmitting station 24 JAN 00 01 25 51 Many features of the GPSMAP 168 Sounder are menu driven Each of the main pages has an options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and or select special features that specifically relate to that page N 38 91 343 W094 4 7 928 SNR Strength The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Status Page features an options menu that provides access to functions and features relating to the Status Page To display the Status Page options 1 Press MENU To select a menu option 1 Using the ARROW
95. ginal which will navigate you from the end to the start of your trip or Reverse which will navigate you from the start to the end of your trip and press ENTER MARK TracBack Navigation Total number Default Once a TracBack has been activated the GPSMAP 168 Sounder will take the track log currently oS Active snai stored in memory and divide it into segments called legs Up to 30 temporary turns will be created name of points to mark the most significant features of the track log in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible To get the most out of the TracBack feature remember the following tips e Always clear the track log at the point that you want to go back to dock etc total Additional Distance options The Record Mode option on the track log setup page must be set to Fill or Wrap e There must be at least two track log points stored in memory to create a TracBack route e Tf the track log interval is set to the Time option the route may not follow your exact path keep the interval set to resolution for best performance see page 71 e Ifthe receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip the TracBack will draw a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed e Tf your track logs changes in distance and direction are too complex 30 waypoints may not mark your path accurately T
96. h The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees minutes and thousandths of a minute hddd mm mmm The following additional formats are available e hddd ddddd latitude longitude in decimal degrees only e hddd mm s s latitude longitude in degrees minutes seconds e UTM UPS Universal Transverse Mercator Universal Polar Stereographic grids e British Grid Dutch Grid e Finnish KKJ27 German Grid e Irish Grid e Maidenhead e MGRS e New Zealand e Qatar Grid RT 90 e Swedish Grid e Swiss Grid e Taiwan Grid e Loran TD e User Grid e W Malayan RSO For additional information on Loran TD setup see pages 83 84 e Map Datum allows you to select the datum reference used to determine a given position The default setting is WGS 84 Datums are used to describe geographic positions for surveying mapping and navigation and are not actual maps built in the unit Although over 100 datums are available as listed on pages 88 89 you should only change the datum if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different datum WARNING Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors When in doubt use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance e Heading lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information You can select from Auto Mag Var True Grid and User Mag Var Auto Mag Var provides magnetic north heading Reference
97. he Find menu From the Find menu see sidebar you can select a point from the available options The options that are available may be different depending on the MapSource data that is loaded in the unit Keep using the methods on steps 4 and 5 until the desired route points have been entered Press QUIT to return to the Route List Page Reference Creating Routes The Find Menu catagories can vary depending on the Mapsource data that is currently loaded in the unit Waypoints Cities Tide Stations and Transportation will always be available To select a point highlight a catagory then press ENTER to display the selec tions for that catagory Waypoints can be selected By Name or Nearest by selecting the desired tab If Cities is selected a list of cities nearest to the current GPS location will be displayed Pressing the MENU key will display other selection options For information on selecting Tide Stations see page 81 61 To create a route graphically from the Route Review page Reference 1 Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight l the Route tab then press the MENU key to display the route options page Creating Routes 2 Select the New Route option and press ENTER MARK 3 Press MENU highlight Create on Map and press ENTER MARK 4 To add an existing waypoint or map item to the route use the ar
98. he Tide Station nearest to the current GPS location If Other Location is selected a map will be displayed allowing a location to be selected using the cursor The location the unit is using will appear in the Date Time Position field The timetables displayed will be based upon your current time zone When using a position from another location outside of your time zone you will need to set the Time Zone for that location under the Time tab on the Main Menu see page 72 To change the time or date 1 use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the date or time and press ENTER MARK 2 Enter a new date or time and press ENTER MARK To use the current date and time 1 From the Celes tab press MENU then use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Use Current Date and Time and press ENTER MARK Tide Tab shows a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time You can choose from different dates and over 3000 tide stations around the Reference USA coastline Alaska Hawaii western Canada and several of the Caribbean islands The top of the page displays the tide station being referenced below that the date The top of the Main Menu chart shows a 24 hour block of local time LCL for your position with the reported station time STA Tide Tab appearing at the bottom Daylight light bar and nighttime dark bar show across the time scale with the time progressing from lef
99. he receiver then assigns the 30 waypoints to the most significant points of your track and simplifies segments with fewer changes in direction i There are no saved To stop TracBack navigation Tracks te folldi 1 Press the NAV MOB key highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER MARK mm 2 Choose either Yes or No and press ENTER MARK to confirm 3 ae TsPRING HILL For more information on setting up the Track options and saved tracks see pages 70 71 onus ieaeunaniene using the Follow Track option 59 60 Reference MOB Man OverBoard Map Pointer 13027 HN 48 26 553 i H121 5 oOVver2od Li 305 50 534 The MOB function allows you to quickly activate a navigation back to a location Map Pointer 1302 m Go To MAP Point Navigation Are You Sure mav for Man Overboard s __ OUETIO9 m Highlight Yes and press ENTER MARK to stop navigation OB The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Man OverBoard function MOB lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations To activate the MOB function 1 Press and hold the NAV MOB key or press the NAV MOB key twice 2 Press the ENTER MARK key to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB position Once a MOB has been activated a MOB waypoint with a diver down symbol will be created and the unit will be on an active navigation to that point U
100. his fish is currently in a Dead Zone and is not detected by the sonar The fish is in the coverage area of the transducer but remember the first strong return sets the bottom level The fish will eventually be detected when the first strong return sets the bottom level below the fish 103 Transducer Coverage Appendix H The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth Using GARMIN s standard 20 transducer the coverage is approximately 1 3 of the Transducer Coverage water depth As shown is Example 1 the coverage area at a 30 foot depth is approximately a 10 foot diameter circle The scale below illustrates how coverage increases as depth increases _ l a M S 0 gt m O_O Coverage Diameter i grer Depth Coverage Diameter 6 9 12 as 15 a a a 8 Transducer Coverage Chart Example 1 104 Understanding the Chart It is important to understand that the unit does not display a 3 D representation of the underwater Appendix H environment The unit can display multiple things at the same time but can not determine where the return originated only when it was received Understanding the Chart Example 2 provides a look at the underwater world from a top view and relates that view to what would be displayed on the chart On the chart it appears the fish and tree are side by side but when we look at the scene from the top we c
101. hose features which have a specified scale or turned OfP are unaffected by this setting apsource Main Menu Map Configuration Tab ELT Source Waypoints Points Orientation North Up fixes the top of the map display to a north heading Track Up fixes the Detail Normal top of the map display to the current track heading Course Up fixes the map so the direction of General Tab Orientation North Up navigation is always up and turns the navigation leg line vertical on the screen utozoom Off Color Mode Water Hode AutoZoom On Off when On the map will automatically adjust the map scale to a lower scale as you approach you destination point General ETT Waypoints Points Color Mode Water Mode Land Mode when in Water Mode land will appear as a dark color and Basemap On water will be light In Land Mode land will appear as a light color and water will be dark Source Tab mapsource On Source Tab Basemap On Off turns the built in base map on or off MapSource On Off turns the optional MapSource data loaded in the unit on or off 33 Waypoints Tab Waypoints Active Route Reference Text and Zoom settngs see the description on page 33 for details Points Tab Spot Soundings Tide Stations Services Navaids Map Page Options Text and Zoom settings see the description on page 33 for details 2 OTIA Points Nav Line Track 2 Waypoints G
102. ht the desired waypoint on the map and press ENTER MARK 50 To access the Waypoint Edit page 1 Press MENU twice highlight the Waypt tab and then highlight a waypoint from the By Name Nearest or Proximity waypoint lists Press ENTER MARK to display the Waypoint Edit page To change the waypoint name 1 Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER MARK 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a new name and press ENTER MARK when cone To change the waypoint symbol 1 Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the waypoint name and press ENTER MARK 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired symbol and press ENTER MARK when done To change the position coordinates 1 Highlight the position coordinate field and press ENTER MARK 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to edit the coordinates To drop to the next line press to the right on the ARROW KEYPAD Press ENTER MARK when done To enter a depth 1 Highlight the depth field and press ENTER MARK If the Sonar was on and active at the time the waypont was created a depth will aleady be shown 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a depth Press UP or DOWN to change the digits and press RIGHT or LEFT to move the cursor Press ENTER MARK when cone Reference Editing Waypoints Waypoint Edit 005 From Current Location 246 7 S Delete __ Show On Map __Next__ Waypoint Edit Page 51 52 Options Menu Referen
103. ialize make sure the GPSMAP 168 Sounder unit and antenna have been correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in Appendix G The antenna needs to be in a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals To turn on the GPSMAP 168 Sounder 1 Press and hold the POWER key until the power tone sounds and the display comes on then release the POWER key The Welcome Page will appear while the unit conducts a self test Once the internal test is complete a warning page will appear asking you to read and acknowledge important information regarding the proper use of the unit To acknowledge the warning 1 After reading the warning press the ENTER MARK key if you agree To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 168 Sounder 1 From the Status Page press the MENU key The Status Page options menu window will appear 2 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Initialize Position and press ENTER MARK to initialize the ee receiver from the built in worldwide map The Initialize Position Page will appear prompting you to Initializing the Receiver select your approximate location with the map cursor 3 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the map cursor and point to your approximate location within 2 L m itialize Pos 100 miles If you have difficulty identifying your position press and release the IN key to zoom in to see the next lower map scale Getting Started 4 Once you have dete
104. ion Page The top half of the Highway Page features user selectable data fields that display useful navigation data The bottom half of the screen provides visual guidance to the waypoint on a graphic highway display The line down the center of the highway represents your desired track line As you head toward your destination the highway perspective moves to indicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on course If you are navigating a route the Highway Page shows each route waypoint in sequence connected by a black road with a white line down the middle which is your desired track line Nearby waypoints not in the active route can also be displayed The highway perspective scale may also be zoomed in or out to display a larger or smaller view of the highway Five settings are available from 1X to 16X with a default setting of 8X To change the highway perspective scale 1 Press the IN or OUT key to select the desired setting The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Highway options page allows you to define the data fields and select which waypoints are displayed on screen The data window located at the top of the page provides a user selectable layout of various types of useful data Each data field may be configured to display any one of 27 data options The data window layout may also be changed to display additional data fields and change the actual size of the data displayed The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Highwa
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106. lar 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 or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into a different outlet or circuit than the one that is curently being used e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The GPSMAP 168 Sounder 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 Introduction FCC Compliance Introduction Warranty and Serial Number Serial Number Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the bottom of the unit in case it is lost stolen or needs service Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual Serial Number AAA The GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder has no user service able parts The GPSMAP 168 Sounder is fastened shut with screws Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent
107. le if you are using a speed capable transducer Calibration is required to ensure that the Water Speed displayed on your unit will be accurate The unit will automatically use the GPS ground speed if it is available for comparison on the calibration If a GPS ground speed is not available use either your boats speedometer reading not always accurate or a stopwatch to determine your speed over a certain distance distance time speed It is recommended that the calibration take place in water having little or no current Reference Sonar Tab Options Transducer at Surface Enter positive number to show depth from bottom of keel Transducer at Bottom of Keel ee Enter negative number to show depth from surface Bring the boat to cruising speed Note your top speed then stop the boat and press ENTER Top Uncalibrated Top Ground Speed Water Speed 25 9 Calibrating the Speed Sensor 43 44 Reference Sonar Tab Options What was your top water speed 025 9 If a ground speed is not available the unit will use the uncalibrated water speed Bring the boat to cruising speed Note your top speed then stop the boat and press ENTER t Om ac An error message will appear if the speed sensor is not working or not installed To calibrate the water speed 1 From the Sonar
108. m Contour Medium AUTO Text and Zoom settings see the description on page 33 for details Park Areas Medium AUTO Minor Contour Small AUTO Land Cover Medium AUTO Other Tab Geo Tab Topo Tab Accuracy Circle On Off toggles the circle On and Off The circle represents the approximate accuracy of the unit based on EPE DOP and basemap quality You position will be within the Nav Line Track Geo Topo MITT circle Text Zoom Accuracy Circle On Lat Lon Grid Text and Zoom settings determine when the grid and lables will be displayed on the Lat Lon Grid Medium OFF Map Page See the description for the Text and Zoom settings on page 33 for details Map Outlines On Map Outlines On Off toggles the outline showing areas of MapSource Data that are loaded in Other Tab the unit 34 Map Setup Menu Options From the map setup page you can access the following menu options Reference e Restore Defaults restores settings back to factory settings for the tab highlighted Restore All Map Defaults restores settings back to factory settings for all tabs Map Page Options e MapSource Info allows you to display not display optional map sets loaded in the unit To restore defaults for map settings 1 From the Map tab in the Main Menu highlight the Map Configuration tab that you want to restore he f default setti d MENU Restore Defaults to the factory default settings and press ene Gli Lies NISAN 2 Highligh
109. m a route waypoint to the next waypoint in sequence in the route Max Speed The maximum second by second speed recorded since last reset Moving Average Speed Average speed while the unit is moving Moving Trip Timer Total time the unit has been moving Odometer A running tally of distance travelled based upon the distance between second by second position readings Off Course The distance you are off a desired course in either direction left or right Also referred to as cross track error or course error Appendix E Speed The current velocity at which you are travelling relative to a ground position Also referred to as ground speed Navigation Terms Time To The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route Also referred to as estimated time en route ACTIVE TO WAYPOINT Time to Dest The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination or the final waypoint in a route F Time to Next The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route To Course The recommended direction to steer in order to reduce course error or stay on course Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the desired course and proceed along your route NORTH Track The direction of movement relative to a ground position Also referred to as ground track Trip Odometer A running tally of distance tra
110. me the unit is turned on If you enter an alarm circle overlap you will only be alerted to the closest proximity waypoint The following options are available from the Proximity submenu of the Waypr tab e Add Waypoint adds a waypoint to the proximity list from the waypoint list e Clear Alarm removes selected waypoint from proximity list e Clear All removes all waypoints from proximity list To display the proximity waypoint menu options 1 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the Proximity tab and press the MENU key To add a proximity waypoint 1 From the Proximity tab menu options use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Add Waypoint and press ENTER MARK The Find screen appears 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select a catagory from the Find list Select a point from the chosen catagory and press ENTER The Waypoint Review page will be displayed Press ENTER MARK to confirm The distance field will now be highlighted 4 Press ENTER MARK to begin entry of the proximity radius 5 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a distance value to 99 99 units and press ENTER MARK UJ Reference Proximity Waypoints Waypt By Name Nearest Proximity Route proximity Alarm Add Waypoint Clear Alarm Clear All Find list 39 To turn proximity alarms on or off Reference 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the field below Proximity Alarm and press E
111. menu of options and functions for the Status Page will appear 2 Press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Start Simulator option and press ENTER MARK 3 Press the ENTER MARK key to confirm the Running Simulator message that appears at the bottom of the display Once the simulator has been started the status field at the top of the page will display a Simulating Navigation status Now you re ready to continue the rest of the simulated tour A should never be used for actual navigation All the waypoint and route planning done in simulator mode will still be retained in memory for future use The GPSMAP 168 Sounder does not track satellites in simulator mode and this mode Getting Started Backlighting Simulator Mode Light Contrast Press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to move the backlighting slider up for brighter or down for dimmer backlighting p E DOP a i O2 04 0S 07 08 09 2 0 j A DG E Off ag A f 15 FEB 00 04 03 24 N 38 91 330 lt W094 4 7 958 When the unit is in simulator mode an S will appear in the lower left corner of every screen and the Status Page will show Simulating Naviga tion The Status Page is one of six main pages used in the GPSMAP 168 Sounders system The six main Getting Started pages are the Status Page Sonar Page Map Page Compass Page Highway Page and Ac
112. n on off Always press and release a key to perform its primary function Pressing and holding the ENTER MARK or NAV MOB keys will activate their secondary function 1 Getting Started Selecting Options Full Screen Map On Measure Distance Change Data Fields Declutter On for Main Henu Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the next option Press ENTER MARK to activate the option S Pop up list of options for a highlighted field How To Select Options and Enter Data Before moving ahead into GPSMAP 168 features you will need to learn basic operation You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 168 to fit your requirements You can use the ENTER MARK key and ARROW KEYPAD to select options enter names and numbers in data fields and activate your selections To select and activate an optional feature 1 With any page displayed press the MENU key to pop up the options menu The options menu will display a list of optional features which are specific for that particular page To select any feature on the list of options requires movement of the cursor which is identified as highlighting selecting or choosing an item in a list or a field box on a page 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor highlight up and down a list or up down and sideways on menus 3 Once you have moved to the selection desired press the ENTER MARK key to either activate the fe
113. n screen and press NAV MOB 246 7i H 2051 230 2 You will see Go To lt waypoint name gt then press ENTER MARK To activate a new map point non map item as a Go To from the map display 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the arrow cursor to the desired position 2 Press NAV MOB you will see Go To MAP Point highlighted then press ENTER MARK 1204 Ed Jei The waypoint or map item name will automatically appear when high lighted and NAV MOB is pressed 57 58 Reference TracBack Navigation N 38 5 1 338 n94 47 890 Go To Point Follow Route Follow Track for Man Overboard G 1205 Go To MAP Point allows you to navigate to a spot on the map which is not a waypoint or map item Waypt Saat Active Saved Map Interval Value Smm Resolution 82 Highlight Save and press ENTER MARK to save an active track log TracBack Navigation Follow Track The second method of navigating to a destination is by using the TracBack feature The TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receivers memory which will eliminate the need to store waypoints along the way TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route of up to 30 turns and activating an inverted route along those points Once activated a TracBack route will lead you back to the oldest stored tra
114. n take up to five minutes e Acquiring Satellites the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized position but has not collected enough data to calculate a fix e 2D Navigation at least three satellites with good geometry have been acquired and a 2 dimensional position fix latitude and longitude is being calculated 2D Differential Navigation will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode and a D will show on the strength bar of satellites being corrected 3D Navigation at least four satellites with good geometry have been acquired and your position is now being calculated in latitude longitude and altitude 3D Differential Navigation will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode and a D will show on the strength bar of satellites being corrected e Poor GPS Coverage the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix e Receiver Not Usable the receiver is unusable possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions Turn the unit off and back on to reset e Simulating Navigation the receiver is in simulator mode 21 The DGPS Revr and Diff SNR fields appear below the Accuracy and DOP fields The Differential Reference Receiver status will show one of the following e Off No optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in the Comm menu Status Pa
115. nar To understand what the unit is displaying it is important to have a general knowledge of how the unit works and how it determines what to display Briefly described the unit operates by transmitting sound waves toward the bottom of a lake stream or seabed in a cone shaped pattern When a transmitted soundwave strikes an underwater object such as the bottom a piece of structure or a fish sound is reflected back to the transducer The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends janis the data to the unit to be processed and displayed on the chart The underwater data is displayed on ees the chart in the order that it is returned first returned first on the chart The diagram in the sidebar demonstrates this showing an underwater scene as it would be displayed on the chart Generally speaking if the only thing between the transducer and the bottom is water the first strong return will come from the bottom directly below the transducer The first strong return sets the bottom level Weaker secondary returns provide the detailed data Stronger returns will display in darker colors black being the strongest return In Example 2 page 106 you can see that the branches and the fish where the strongest secondary returns are indicated in black on the display That is brief description of how your GPSMAP 168 Sounder operates Lets take a look at how this l Thi in a Dead Z data can help you to improve your fishing
116. nctions Let s start by changing the position to where the practice route is located To change the GPSMAP 168 Sounder position in simulator mode l From the Status Page press the MENU key A pop up window will appear displaying a list of options and functions for the Status Page Press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Initialize Position option and press ENTER MARK From the Initialize Position Page press the MENU key You will see Enter As Text highlighted then press ENTER MARK On the Enter Position window press ENTER MARK then use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter N34 56 800 press the ARROW KEYPAD right to move to the next line then enter W076 24 066 Press ENTER MARK when finished Getting Started Using the NAV MOB Key Accuracy f 03 10 a 2 0 _ _____ DGPS Revr Off o N 34 56 800 N0 76 24 066 Text entry for simulator position S Bae For future practice you may skip steps 3 and 4 and point to a location from the Initialize Position page Getting Started Let s give it a try by activating the practice route stored in memory for navigation i 1 Press NAV MOB The options list will appear If we were selecting a single waypoint to navigate Simulated Tour to rather than a route we could highlight the waypoint on the map press NAV MOB and then press ENTER MARK 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the
117. ng unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate Serial Data Format GARMIN DGPS Baud Status 4800 Tuning Beacon Bit Rate Frequency 200 312 0 Distance e Scanning unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates e Receiving unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation Status Field e Check Wiring unit is not making connection with DGPS receiver When the unit is receiving a DGPS signal the SNR Signal to Noise Ratio and Distance fields will show data The SNR range is OdB to 30dB with 30 being the best The Distance may or may not show data depending upon the signal being broadcast from the DGPS site SNR and Distance will show data when signal is received 11 78 Reference Main Menu Alarm Tab Anchor Drag Off 0 00 Arrival Time 00 00 15 Off Course Off 0 00 Clock Off 12 00 Shallow Water Off 20 0 Deep Water Off 100 04 Fish Off Battery Off 11 2 Alarm Tab The DGPS beacon transmitters are operated by the U S Coast Guard or similar government agency in other countries which is responsible for their accuracy and maintenance For DGPS transmitter problems or to find the most updated list of frequencies and coverage areas contact your local USCG or see their web site at http www naveen uscg mil Alarm Tab allows you to turn an alarm On or Off and define the alarm setting for
118. not show an area that has scrolled off the screen The depth will continue to update while the display is paused but the unit will not show any new sonar data until the standard Sonar Page is resumed You may see a dicontinuity from where the sonar information stops to where it starts again To mark an underwater waypoint 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU highlight Show Pointer and press ENTER MARK to pause the screen movement 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor onto the target underwater drop off stump etc you want to mark A data field will appear with the cursor s depth coordinates and bearing and distance from your current position 3 Press ENTER MARK The New Map Waypoint page will appear with the waypoint s coordinates default three digit name and depth automatically filled in 4 To change the name symbol or depth highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER MARK Make your changes and press ENTER MARK when done 5 When done move the field highlight back to the OK prompt and press ENTER MARK 6 To return to the standard Sonar Page press QUIT or press MENU highlight Hide Pointer and press ENTER MARK Show Hide Depth Line adds the Depth Line selection to the Adjustment Bar and a horizontal depth line across the display which is used to measure the depth of underwater objects The depth of Reference the line will appear in a box on the right side of the line To activate deactiva
119. ntil the desired vertical width line shows then press ENTER MARK fe ee 4 Ifyou wish to cancel this operation press QUIT or press MENU highlight Stop Resizing and You may EE the split Ee press ENTER MARK left or right anywhere within the shaded reigon 41 Configure Sonar contains the unit settings that should not require frequent change The Sonar setup menu contains settings for Fish Symbols Whiteline Scroll Speed Scale Noise Reject Keel Offset Reference bcm Water Type Remember and Calibration Sonar Tab Options To enter the Sonar setup menu press the MENU key from the Sonar Page highlight Configure Sonar and press ENTER MARK You may also press MENU twice from any screen then highlight the Sonar tab using the ARROW KEYPAD Press the RIGHT arrow to access the selection fields Each Fish Symbols Whiteline i i i i i aac time the Setup Menu is accessed the unit will return to the last edited selection field Scroll Speed Scale i Fest Overlay To cnange a setting on the sonar tab Ean Noise Reject Water Type 1 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the desired field and press ENTER MARK and the available Sone Auto F resh options will appear ystm 0 0 Setup Only 2 Highlight the desired setting and press ENTER MARK Alarm 3 Press QUIT to return to the Sonar Page or previous page Tide The available Sonar tab options are Sonar Menu Tab Options Fish Symbols
120. of the structure you can make a better informed decision on the type of structure Hord Bottom Whiteline Sott Bottom Whiteline Turned Of Structure is hard Structure is soft probably a rock or stump probably a mud pile Example 3 106 Thermoclines One of the unique features offered by GARMIN is See Thru technology See Thru technology Appendix H allows the GPSMAP 168 Sounder to see through thermoclines and helps locate fish where they live and fish love the thermocline Understanding the Chart changes faster than the water above it The thermocline usually displays as a gray A rough definition of a thermocline is a break in water where the water temperature level as shown below Thermocline 107 Appendix l Advanced NMEA Setup Advanced NHEA Output Setup WARHING Enabling GPS Status or Waypoint Route sentences may couse output rate to be more than seconds Advanced NMEA Setup Page 108 NMEA Interface If you are going to interface the GPSMAP 168 Sounder with another piece of equipment such as a radar or autopilot the unit has to be set to output NMEA data The NMEA data can be customized to shorten the update time from the unit If too many NMEA sentences are activated the unit may take longer than 2 seconds to update Activating the NMEA Data 1 With the GPSMAP 168 Sounder turned on press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu Using the Arrow Keypad select the COMM tab
121. om the Waypt tab is the Nearest list which shows the ten nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position The nearest waypoints are continuously updated to your present position and provide quick access to the closest points of safety in emergency situations To scroll through and review the nearest waypoint list 1 Highlight the Nearest tab then use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the list in either direction 2 Press ENTER MARK to review the highlighted waypoint 3 To return to the waypoint list highlight the OK prompt and press ENTER MARK 4 The field highlight will automatically scroll to the next waypoint If you want to review each waypoint you can scroll through any waypoint list by pressing the ENTER MARK key repeatedly To select a nearest waypoint as a NAV MOB destination 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD key to select the desired waypoint 2 Press NAV MOB followed by ENTER MARK Proximity Waypoint List The third waypoint submenu list available from the Waypt tab is the Proximity list which lets you define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint position and can be used to help you avoid reefs rocks or restricted waters Up to ten waypoints may be listed with a maximum alarm radius of 99 99 nautical or statute miles or kilometers If a proximity alarm circle overlaps with an existing alarm circle a Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint message will appear each ti
122. on Mindanao Luzon Philippine Mahe 1971 Marco Astro Massawa Merchich Midway Ast 61 Minna NAD27 Alaska NAD27 Bahamas NAD27 Canada NAD27 Canal Zn NAD27 Caribbn NAD27 CONUS NAD27 Cuba NAD27 Grnland NAD27 Mexico NAD27 San Sal NAD83 Naparima BWI Liberia 1964 Liberia Luzon Mindanao Island Luzon Philippines excluding Mindanao Isl Mahe 1971 Mahe Island Marco Astro Salvage Isl Massawa Eritrea Ethiopia Merchich Morocco Midway Astro 61 Midway Minna Nigeria North American 1927 Alaska North American 1927 Bahamas excluding San Salvador Island North American 1927 Canada and Newfoundland North Am 1927 Canal Zone North American 1927 Caribbean Barbados Caicos Islands Cuba Dom Rep Grd Cayman Jamaica Leeward and Turks Islands NAD27 Central North American 1927 Central America Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Gua temala Honduras Nicaragua North Am 1927 Mean Value CONUS North American 1927 Cuba North American 1927 Greenland Hayes Peninsula N American 1927 Mexico North American 1927 San Salvador Island North American 1983 Alaska Canada Central America CONUS Mexico Naparima BWI Trinidad and Tobago Nhrwn Masirah Nhrwn Saudi A Nhrwn United A Obsrvtorio 66 Old Egyptian Old Hawaiian Oman Ord Srvy GB Pico De Las Nv Potsdam Prov S Am 56 Prov S Chln 63 Ptcairn Ast 67 Puerto Rico Qata
123. ons sssrin 51 53 Software Version ersen 73 Track Log Clearing eno 19 58 71 Waypoints Creating 28 29 48 50 Sonar COMM SUN AUOM cccccccrsatccssisanaces S840 TrackL g DESI serssicarensinenapstonianatait 71 Waypoints Deleting 0 2 tee 53 Sonar Page suiii 8 14 15 38 44 Track Log Displaying 33 47 59 Waypoints Editing 30 93 Gonar Pace Options icsecsesersareszatar vas 40 44 Track Log Saving 0 eceeee 58 71 Waypoints Moving sssrin 5l Sonar Understanding 103 107 Track Log Showing on Map 33 47 59 71 Waypoints Naming eee 5l Sonar ZOOI soara 15 3039 Track SEUD irisito 70 71 Waypoints Nearest 0 54 L CAM OMS PEE OF Tanes d t i enna 96 100 Waypoints Proximity 54 50 Speed Distance and Elevation 75 Trip and Fuel Planning 67 Waypoints Reviewing 50 51 R A E E Do Trp OO e sernir eson 72 Welcome Page eet in Split Screen Resizing sccscccecsacsesaes 31 32 41 TA TCT S E AA TA VS dependeat Status Page iaiaaeaia 5 8 20 23 U Wiring Mealli ee Status Page Options eee 22 23 Site o e a ccc 80 LOL athic pelea alah E eran earner 14 75 User AUG era 74 88 89 2000 2002 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K GARMIN Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shi
124. ose your correct time zone to show correct local time or enter a UTC Offset The UTC also called Greenwich Time offset is how many hours you are ahead or behind the time line See the table on page 85 for time offsets e Daylight Savings choose from Auto On or Off to adjust for daylight savings Pages Tab allows you to turn on off any of the main pages or Jump To a particular page To select deselect a main page 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the box to the left of the page name Pressing ENTER MARK will select deselect that page When a page is selected a will appear in the box You must leave at least one page checked You may also press MENU and choose from one of the following and press ENTER MARK e Enable All Pages selects all pages e Basic Chartplotter selects Map Page only e Nav Tools Only selects Compass Highway and Active Route Pages only e Basic Fishfinder selects Sonar Page only To Jump To a specific page 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Jump To option to the right of the desired page and press ENTER MARK Systm System Tab controls system setting for beeper speed filter languages system mode simulator controls restores factory settings and displays software version The following settings are available Beeper controls audible beep Select from Off Alarms Only sounds for alarms messages Key and Alarm
125. ounders compact waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed loca tions or at the nav station The unit comes with a gimbal bracket for surface or overhead mounting When choosing a location for the display unit make sure you consider the following conditions e There should be at least a 3 5 cm clearance behind the case to allow connection of the antenna external antenna only and power data cables The mounting surface should be heavy enough to support the unit and protect it from excessive vibration and shock For units with the built in internal bail mount antenna it should be mounted in a location that has the clearest most unobstructed view of the sky in all directions to ensure the best reception Avoid mounting the unit where it will be blocked by the boats superstructure a radar arch or mast The temperature range for the GPSMAP 168 Sounder is 5 F to 158 F 15 C to 70 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 To install the GPSMAP 168 Sounder unit 1 Place the mounting bracket in the desired location 2 Mark and drill the four mounting holes for the fastener you are using 3 Fasten the bracket to the surface using the appropriate fastener 4 Insert the GPSMAP 168 Sounder into the mounting bracket The bracket i
126. p MapSource Waypoints Waypoints Active Route Points Spot Soundings Tide Stations Services Navaids Nav Line Heading Line Bearing Line Course Line Track Saved Tracks Track log Geo Geo Points Rivers Lakes Park Areas Topo Major Medium Minor Contours Land Cover Other Accuracy Circle Lat Lon Grid Map Outlines To change a map setup feature 1 From the Map Page menu highlight Configure Map and press ENTER MARK Reference 2 Move LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired tab then UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight to the setting you want to change and press ENTER MARK Map Page Options 3 Move UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight to the desired setting and press ENTER MARK 4 To exit press QUIT INT Source Waypoints Points Map Configuration Tabs The Waypoints Points Track Geo and Topo Tabs have settings for either Text Zoom or both Below is a description for each setting and how it will affect the Map Page North Up Off Map _ Text None Small Medium and Large controls the screen size of the name Zoom Auto Off 20 ft 800 mi sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen Some types of data will only show up to certain zoom scales General Tab Detail Most More Normal Less Least controls how much map detail you will see This setting only applies to any map feature set to Auto T
127. pear showing up to nine of the nearest tide stations Highlight the desired station and press ENTER MARK Search for Tide Stations Nearest To Other 1 From the Tide tab highlight the For field and press ENTER MARK 2 With the Tide Stations list displayed press MENU 3 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Nearest To Other and press ENTER MARK 4 A map will be displayed using the ARROW KEYPAD place the cursor over the desired area and press ENTER MARK The unit will search for Tide Stations in the selected area and display them in the Tide Stations list To change the date for the tide chart 1 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the On field and press ENTER MARK 2 Enter the desired date and press ENTER MARK To use the current date 1 Press MENU then highlight Use Today s Date and press ENTER MARK Loran TD System Loran C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard The name LORAN is an acronym for LOng RAnge Navigation The Loran system covers the entire United States and the U S Coastal Confluence Zone From the perspective of a mariner the Loran TD system is used for ocean and coastal navigation It can be used as a supplemental system for harbor and harbor approach navigation and it is used for inland navigation by recreational vehicles Appendix A Loran TD Feature 3D Navigation The Loran TD Time Delay feat
128. point where the water meets the whiteline This black line will follow the contour of the bottom and show any objects of reasonable size For more information on understanding sonar and the display see Appendix H Using the Adjustment Bar The Adjustment Bar allows direct access to the settings most commonly changed while using the unit These include the depth Range Zoom setting the Gain sensitivity View adjustment and Line Depth Line of the unit The View setting will only display when the Sonar Page is in split screen mode The Line setting will appear only when the Depth Line is activated To select a setting from the Adjustment Bar 1 Using the ARROW KEYPAD place the highlight white bar over the desired selection by pressing RIGHT or LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD and the current setting will be displayed in the highlight If you wish to review the available settings before making a change press ENTER MARK to activate the adjustment list To immediately change the setting press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD 2 With the ARROW KEYPAD move UP or DOWN and place the pointer or adjustment bar at the desired setting or range 3 To change View to Auto or Line to Off hold UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD until the adjustment bar reaches the top or bottom of the scale release then press once more in the same direction 4 You may press QUIT or ENTER MARK to accept the setting
129. pots Map 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select a map item or map location within the Fishing Hot Spots WATER anes Leke Ks of Big coverage area and press ENTER MARK Bull and Little Bull Creeks Rock Creek is 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to view the tabbed information pages for that location Highlight OK and press ENTER MARK when you re finished You may also select the Create Waypt or Show on Map options the same as with a non MapSource map item To read all the information in a Fishing Hot Spots Map tab 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the text the entire text field will be highlighted 2 Press ENTER MARK A single line of the text field will now be highlighted Viewing Fishing Hot Spots information 3 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the text 4 When you re finished press ENTER MARK Use the ARROW KEYPAD to view other tabbed information or select other options or select OK to return to the Map Page above elevation SHORELINE Forested and mainly clay with a few limestone outcroppings There are about 51 miles of shoreline With the S 27 28 Reference Map Page Cursor Waypoint 028 From Current Location 3 4 158 Viewing Waypoint Information Intersection US 69 amp US 169 amp Hwy 150 From Current Location 5 9 H 38 53 002 074 H094 40 646 S _Show On Map Information Page To view information abou
130. press ENTER MARK To copy or delete a route 1 From the Route List using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the route you want to copy or delete and press MENU 2 Choose either Copy or Delete Route and press ENTER MARK and with OK highlighted press ENTER MARK again to confirm a deletion To delete all routes 1 From the Route List press MENU 2 Highlight Delete All and press ENTER MARK and with OK highlighted press ENTER MARK again to confirm the deletion Reference Route List Page Route Review 001 009 If you highlight a route name from the Route List and press NAV MOB the name will automatically appear Waypt rt 001 009 Ed 18 Avdilable 2 Used Route List Options Menu 63 Route Manic Route Points 64 Reference Route Review Page Waypoint Distance 4 Course gt Data Fields TOTALS Data Totals TOTALS 17 7 337 Route Review Options Menu Route Review Page Once you have created a route the Route Review Page allows you to review and modify the route displayed To get to the Route Review Page 1 Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu then highlight the Route tab 2 Highlight the name of the route you wish to review and press ENTER MARK The Route Review Page also allows you to enter your own 15 character name for any listed route By default the name includes th
131. ptions DIST TO NEXT POINTER n Current Size Move the double arrow left or right to adjust the size of the Sonar or Flasher window ITT Source Waypoints Points Normal North Up off Water Hode 69 Main Menu Map Configuration Tab 32 Resize Map enables width adjustment of the Map and Sonar Flasher split screen This option is only available when the unit is in Show Sonar or Show Flasher mode You may adjust the size of the Sonar Flasher window anywhere from 1 3 to 1 2 width of the right half of the Map Page To resize the Map Page split screen 1 From the Map Page and Sonar Flasher split screen press MENU 2 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Resize Map and press ENTER MARK 3 Move the horizontal double arrow LEFT or RIGHT using the ARROW KEYPAD until the desired vertical width line shows then press ENTER MARK 4 Ifyou wish to cancel this operation press QUIT or press MENU highlight Stop Resizing and press ENTER MARK Configure Map allows you to configure the map display to your preferences including map detail map orientation automatic zoom and various map items and points The map configuration option uses a file tab feature making it easier to organize the various settings for ease of use The following table lists the file tabs and the settings available under each tab General Detail Orientation AutoZoom Source Basema
132. r National Reunion Rome 1940 RT 90 Santo Dos Sao Braz Sapper Hill 43 Schwarzeck SE Base South Asia Sth Amrcn 69 Nahrwn Masirah Island Oman Nahrwn Saudi Arabia Nahrwn United Arab Emirates Observatorio 1966 Corvo and Flores Islands Azores Old Egyptian Egypt Old Hawaiian Mean Value Oman Oman Old Survey Grt Britn England Isle of Man Scotland Shetland Isl Wales Canary Islands Potsdam Germany Prov So Amricn 56 Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Peru Venezuela So Chilean 63 S Chile Pitcairn Astro 67 Pitcairn Puerto Rico amp Virgin Isl Qatar National QatarQornoq Qornog South Greenland Reunion Mascarene Island Rome 1940 Sardinia Isl Sweden Santo Dos Espirito Santo Sao Braz Sao Miguel Santa Maria Islands Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Namibia Southeast Base Porto Santo and Madiera Islands South Asia Singapore S American 69 Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Venezuela Trin Tobago Appendix D Map Datums SW Base Timbalai 1948 Tokyo User Tristan Ast 68 Viti Levu 1916 Wake Eniwetok WGS 72 WGS 84 Zanderij Southwest Base Faial Graciosa Pico Sao Jorge and Terceira Islands Timbalai 1948 Brunei and E Malaysia Sarawak and Sabah Tokyo Japan Korea Okinawa User defined custom datum Tristan Astro 1968 Tristan da Cunha Viti Levu 1916 Viti L
133. r Service pg iv to have the unit serviced No DGPS Position No differential correction data is available or not enough data is available to compute a DGPS position No Tide Stations For That Area There are no tide stations within 100 miles of the specified point Try another area Off Course Alarm You have exceeded the specified off course distance Processor Failed Unit Needs Repair Internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service pg iv to have the unit serviced Proximity Alarm List is Full You have used all ten proximity waypoints Proximity Alarm Waypoint You have entered the alarm radius for the proximity waypoint indicated Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint The alarm radius speci fied overlaps the area specified for another proximity waypoint Adjust the distance Route Already Exists lt route name gt You have entered a route name that already exists in memory Modify the route name or delete the previous route name Route Does Not Exist lt route name gt Route has been renamed or removed from memory and cannot be used Route Is Full You have attempted to add more than 30 points to a route Reduce the number of points or create a second route Route Memory Is Full Can t Create Route Maximum amount of 20 routes is already in the units memory and no additional routes can be added until existing ones are removed Route Truncated An uploade
134. rmined your approximate location on the map press the ENTER MARK key q me oe ioa This does not calibrate the unit in any way but rather helps to speed up the initial satellite acquisition If the unit switches to the Map Page or displays 2D or 3D Fe E Navigation during this process it is not necessary to initialize the unit k Point to your approximate location and press ENTER The GPSMAP 168 Sounder will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your region and should acquire a fix within a few minutes A signal strength bar for each satellite in view will appear on the top middle of the page with the appropriate satellite number under each bar The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages Looking for Satellites Accuracy Point to your approximate location and press ENTER MARK e No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated e Hollow signal strength bars the receiver has found the indicated satellite s and is collecting data Solid signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite s are ready for use Once the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites the top of the screen will display either 2D or 3D Navigation and the GPSMAP 168 Sounder is ready for use A satellites strength bars will turn black when it s ready for use Getting Started
135. rn pages on off Celes in the Page Quit key cycle Tide The Jump To buttons take you directly to that page Pages Tab Speed Filter Auto Language English Stim System Mode Units GPS Only Systm System Tab 73 14 Reference Main Menu Units Tab The Units tab settings will affect how navigation information is displayed on the GPSMAP 168 Sounder When in doubt seek assistance If you are using a map or chart in conjunction with your GPS make sure the settings under the Units tab of the GPSMAP 168 Sounder match that of the map or chart This information should be displayed somewhere on the map or chart If the information is not present contact the map or chart maker to determine what position format datum heading and units of measure are being used for the map or chart Position Format hddd mm mmm Co alarm Feet ft Feet ft Tide Temperature Fahrenheit CF Units Tab Units Tab defines the settings for Position Format Map Datum Heading and the units of measure for Distance Speed Elevation Depth and Temperature The following settings are available e Position Format is used to change the coordinate system in which a given position reading is displayed You should only change the position format if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format or wish to use a format you are familiar wit
136. rom returning the map to your present position Now that you ve seen how the Status and Map Pages can be used to monitor satellite acquisition Distance and your present location lets take a minute to learn how to mark and store your present position as a waypoint Since you re in simulator mode the present position displayed will be the last position calculated by the receiver which should be the spot where you ve initialized the unit This Bearing will also give you an opportunity to see how the GPSMAP 168 Sounders ARROW KEYPAD and ENTER MARK key are used for data entry and changing the waypoint name and symbol Map Cursor Cursor Coordinates Getting Started Marking Waypoints N 38 51 338 Depth W094 47 929 From Current Location 0 0 000 et Delete Press ENTER MARK after entering the name 4 Campground Car Controlled Area amp Convenience Stor a Dam You can choose from a list of 38 useful symbols To mark your present position 1 Hold down the ENTER MARK key until the New Waypoint window appears then release the key The window will show a default three digit waypoint name number 001 symbol dot and position You can leave the name as the auto assigned number but for this exercise lets change the name to DOCK Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint name field 001 and press ENTER MARK You will see that just th
137. row cursor to highlight the desired waypoint or map item on screen and press ENTER MARK H 38 40 807 ps ste To add a map location to the route that is not an existing waypoint or map item you must mark it as a new waypoint Use the arrow cursor to select the desired map position and press ENTER MARK Press ENTER MARK again to confirm the new waypoint You may also change the name and symbol of the new waypoint see page 51 5 As you add each new waypoint to the route the data window just above the map display will show the waypoint map item name or Map Pointer bearing and distance trom your location and coordinates of the cursor The top data window shows the name of the route as it is being created using the beginning and end points as the default name The bottom of the display shows the number of available and used points A route line appears on the map to indicate each completed leg and a dotted line appears to indicate the distance and bearing to the arrow cursor from the last route waypoint You will see ADD below the cursor as you add points Route Revi 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have finished defining all route waypoints then press QUIT or press MENU and select Edit As Text return to the Review Route Page 7 To change the route name highlight the default route name and press ENTER MARK Use the ARROW KEYPAD to change the character and move to the next space Press EN
138. rsor or a selected waypoint or map item The map scale displays at the bottom right corner of the page The IN and OUT keys combined with the ARROW KEYPAD let you select zoom ranges and move the cursor Two basic map operating modes position mode and cursor mode determine what User ii Waypoint cartography is shown on the map display Position mode pans the cartography to keep the present position marker within the display area while cursor mode pans the cartography to keep the cursor Map within the display area oe So i i em T es A oa Dom loon The GPSMAP system will always power up in the position mode with your vessel centered on LAKE ERIE gh gn CEDAR Par th em ap di spl ay water Fom a Navaid When sufficient map coverage is not available to keep the boat centered the boat icon will move is adi ES toward the edge of the display l e Ifthe boat icon attempts to go off the display the zoom level may need to be adjusted to keep Geographic Name Map Scale cartography on screen Map Page shown using optional MapSource data 24 When the ARROW KEYPAD is pressed the GPSMAP 168 Sounder will enter cursor mode In cursor mode The cursor can be moved over the map display using the ARROW KEYPAD When the cursor nears the edge of the display the map will scroll forward under the cursor Keep in mind that the boat icon will move with the map scrolling and may go off the display screen you may not be able to see yo
139. s designed for a tight fit to provide additional support when swiveling the unit Screw the two mounting knobs through the bracket and into the display case Connect the power data and antenna cables external antenna only to the back of the unit making sure the locking rings are fully tightened on both connectors Dw Connecting the Power Data The power data cable connects the GPSMAP 168 Sounder to a 10 18 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections Replacement fuse is a AGC 3AG 2 Amp fuse m H To Transducer Pin 11 Yellow Alarm Pin 15 Red 10 18 VDC RED 10 to 18 VDC Pin 16 Brown NMEA In Pin 14 Green No Connection Pin 17 Blue NMEA Out Pin 18 Black Ground Pin 13 White No Connection BLACK Ground oo 10 18 volts DC BLUE NMEA Out o RXD EKK moman NMEA Dovie GTE RXD Note During a typical installation only the Red and XE Ty a e Black wires are used The other wires do not have to ain RXD Beacon be connected for normal operation of the unit Alarm Relay oe coil curren Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS DGPS NMEA 0183 version 2 3 ASCII Text Output
140. se any of the navigation pages to guide you back to the MOB point The MOB waypoint will be stored in the waypoint list and may be deleted like any other waypoint To stop navigation to the MOB position 1 Press the NAV MOB key highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER MARK 2 Choose either Yes or No and press ENTER MARK to confirm Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user defined route The GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder system lets you create and store up to 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each Routes can be created and modified in two ways The first way is to Edit as Text from the Route Review Page allowing you to see a list of the waypoints as you create review or modify the route The second way is from the Edit on Map from the Route Edit Map Page allowing you to see each route graphically on screen as you create review or modify the route All of the GPSMAP 168 Sounder s route functions are accessed through the Main Menu Page or the NAV MOB key To create a route using text from the Route Review Page Ne 2 Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu Page Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Route tab and press the MENU key to display the route options menu Select the New Route option and press ENTER MARK Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the first empty field under the word Waypoint and press ENTER MARK This will display t
141. sounds for key presses and alarms messages Speed Filter averages speed readings Choose from Off Auto automatically controls filtering or On allows you to enter a value from 1 to 255 seconds Language select from 11 languages for the unit s on screen display System Mode select from Normal normal navigation Simulator for practice ONLY Sounder Only or GPS Only Track Control Auto Track will steer to the current navigation point User Track allows you to enter a heading in the Track field Speed lets you enter a speed Track lets you enter a heading Set Position allows to set your location while in simulator mode See page 11 starting with step 2 for additional instructions Transducer lets you select a transcuder type Depth Only Temp or Temp Speed These fields will only appear when the unit is in Simulator Mode The following options are available by pressing MENU from the Systm tab Restore GARMIN Setup restores all settings to GARMIN original setup values for the entire unit Software Version displays the units software basemap version and serial number Reference Main Menu Systm System Tab Time Sonar P Jump T a onar Page V GPS Page Trip W Map Page Map V Compass Page Sonar A Highway Page Systm Units Active Route Page Alarm The checkboxes tu
142. splay e MOV AVG SPEED Average moving speed e MOV TRIP TIMER Time unit has been moving for a trip e OFF COURSE Distance from desired track POINTER Arrow points to your destination e SPEED Speed over ground water TIME OF DAY Current time TIME TO DEST Time to final waypoint at current speed and course TIME TO NEXT Time to next waypoint at current speed and course continued 36 Data Field Options continued e TO COURSE Distance to desired track TRACK Current compass heading TRIP ODOM Trip Odometer TTL AVG SPEED Total average speed TTL TRIP TIMER Total travel time of trip stopped and moving TURN Turn angle to waypoint e VMG Velocity Made Good to destination e WATER SPEED Speed through the water only available with additional sonar NMEA data e WATER TEMP Water temperature only available with additional sonar NMEA data To change a data field 1 From the menu use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Change Data Fields option and press ENTER MARK 2 Move the field highlight to the data field you want to change and press ENTER MARK 3 Move up or down on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the data you want to display and press ENTER MARK To exit press QUIT Reference Map Page Options MSTTO NEsT POINTER A Bearing Choose the type of data you wish to display for each field 37 Reference Sonar Page Adju
143. st your speed and course from the Highway Page using the ARROW KEYPAD As you head toward each waypoint in the tour route try adjusting your boat speed and course to get a feel for how the highway works To adjust the simulated boat speed from the Highway Page 1 Press the UP arrow of the ARROW KEYPAD to increase the speed in 10 knot kph mph increments Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the speed in the same increments To steer the boat 1 Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrows of the ARROW KEYPAD Notice that as you get off course the highway will move to give you graphic guidance to get back on course You can zoom IN or OUT on the highway display for a smaller or larger view Five available settings range from 1X to 16X with a default setting of 8X The current scale will appear in the bottom right of the display To zoom in or out on the highway display 1 Press either the IN or OUT key to increase or decrease the zoom scale Getting Started Highway Page Data Fields _ S Current i Waypoint Present Position Getting Started Data Fields Active Route Page Menu Tabs Main Menu Page TIME TO DEST TIME TO NEXT TO COURSE TRACK TRIP ODOM TTL AVG SPEED TTL TRIP TIMER You may choose from 27 different types of data COT py eao Aa Dop a Celes TOUR3 S 490 Available 10 Used Submenu Tabs The main pages except the Status and Active Route Pages d
144. stment Bar Fish Arch lt L m Bottom Data Fields Depth Line Depth Scale Flasher Fish Symbols with i Depth A 2X Zoom View Normal View 2X Split Screen Shown 38 represents a area shown y on 2X View Sonar Page The Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 168 Sounder becomes a powerful fishfinder flasher The top of the screen contains data fields which can display any of 27 selectable data field options while the Adjustment Bar below the data fields allows direct access to the settings most commonly changed while using the Sonar Page These include the depth Range Zoom setting Gain sensitivity and View zoom mode only of the unit The middle of the page contains a right to left moving sonar image of the water beneath your boat Note Items appear as they pass under your transducer Those items on the right side of the screen are closer to you than those on the left Along the right side of the screen is an adjustable scale which reflects the depth of the area being displayed Fish are displayed as a darkened arch or a fish icon in three different sizes Thermoclines are shown as shades of gray The area of strongest sonar return or whiteline is displayed as solid gray Typically the bottom will be the primary whiteline A thin whiteline indicates a soft bottom while a thick whiteline shows a harder bottom A black line is used to show the
145. t 1 Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear 2 To decrease or increase the screen contrast press LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD 3 Press the ENTER MARK key to finish The GPSMAP 168 Sounder adjustable screen backlighting is controlled with the POWER key and may be adjusted at any time from any page The backlight can cycle through off user defined and maximum backlight levels by repeatedly pressing the POWER key To turn on and adjust the backlighting 1 Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear 2 Press POWER again and the user defined level of backlighting will activate You may adjust this level by pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD If you press POWER one more time the backlighting will be at the maximum setting 3 Press ENTER MARK or QUIT when done The backlight will now cycle through off the user defined and maximum backlight levels by repeatedly pressing the POWER key The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Status Page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition receiver status date time and position coordinates Each page of the GPSMAP 168 Sounder system also features an options menu giving you access to other functions and features related to the specific page you are viewing To get a feel for how the options menus work lets put the GPSMAP 168 Sounder into simulator mode To place the GPSMAP 168 Sounder in simulator mode 1 From the Status Page press the MENU key A
146. t Restore Defaults highlight Restore All Map Defaults if you want all tabs restored and MapSource Info press ENTER MARK m for Main Menu MapSource Info shows the number of maps downloaded from the optional MapSource software Map Setup Menu Options package Each downloaded map is described by name and may be deselected if you wish to retain the map in memory but not display the data on the Map Page To display the MapSource Info Page 1 From the Map tab press MENU then highlight MapSource Info and press ENTER MARK MapSource Info 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the list of downloaded maps Chombers County Harris County East 3 To select deselect a map highlight the name of the desired map Press ENTER MARK to select Show Map Name deselect the map The map is selected and will be displayed on the Map Page when a appears chambers County Texo al in the box adjacent to that map You may also press MENU and choose to Show All or Show Loran Oh West Topomap Miami Fl Northeast Topom None and press ENTER MARK Put In Bay Oh Cn West T e Setup Page Layout allows you to change the text size and number of data fields that will be v Miami Fl Southeast Topom displayed The following options are available US aed ee ontnam s e None No data fields will be displayed Small 1 Row Small text 4 data fields mallee Raikes Abia Small 2 Rows Small text 8 d
147. t a waypoint k Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select a waypoint with the cursor and press ENTER MARK The Waypoint Review page will appear If the waypoint is located on a map feature road intersection city lake etc details about each map feature at that location will be displayed in a tabbed format behind the Waypoint Review Page From the Waypoint Review Page you may change the waypoint symbol name coordinates or depth start a GoTo Delete the Waypoint or return to the Map Page see Reviewing and Editing Waypoints on page 50 for more information Use the ARROW KEYPAD to view the tabbed Map Feature Information pages Each tab shows the name of the map feature the distance and bearing trom your current location and offers additional options To center the selected map item on the Map Page use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Show on Map button and press ENTER MARK The Map Feature page appears with the map feature name distance and bearing from your current position and position coordinates Press QUIT once to return to the Map Feature Review page or press QUIT twice to return to the Map Page To create a waypoint trom one of the tabbed information pages use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Create Waypt and press ENTER MARK The New Waypoint page appears with the name of the map item set as the default waypoint name see Creating Waypoints Graphically on page 49 for more information on creating
148. t information available for the range you ve selected Map coverage will conform to the following conditions e When the selected zoom range is covered by either the internal database or MapSource data cartography will be displayed e When the selected zoom range is covered by both the internal database and MapSource data cartography will be displayed using the data with the best resolution e When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the data in use overzoom cartography will be displayed and an overzoom warning will appear below the scale field Reference Map Page Cursor and Zooming New Map Waypoint 1036 N 38 48 157 Depth W094 44 653 ____ _ From Current Location 4 1 141 S Delete Creating a New Map Waypoint at Ll Using Built In Basemap 4 rm Lec mapsource Using MapSource Data a F US a Ei G Overzoom no additional data 29 30 Reference Map Page Options Full Screen Map Onil Measure Distance F511 Map Page Options Map Page Options Many features of the GPSMAP 168 Sounder are menu driven Each of the main pages have an options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and or select special features that specifically relate to that page The data window located at the top of the main pages Except the Status Page and Active Route Page provides a user selectable layout of various types of useful data
149. t to right Local time scales and sunrise sunset info may not be available for a few stations The solid light vertical lines are in 4 hour increments and the light dotted vertical lines are in 1 hour increments A dark vertical line with arrows at the ends of the line will indicate the time of day when using current date and will intersect the tide graph to show their relation Local Time 0 Day Max Level Current Time Date High Tide Curve Current Tide Height Low Tide Curve Min Level Event Times Station Time 0 52 02 The tide curve shows as a shaded area with higher tides being taller and lower tides shorter The dark horizontal line with arrows at the ends of the line indicates the current tide height The figure to the left of the line will show the current tide level in feet The Mean Lower Low Water MLLW appears as a solid vertical line near the bottom of the chart This line will only appear if the tide ranges to the zero value or below The numbers directly below above LCL and STA indicate the maximum minimum levels respectively The four data fields below the chart indicate event times and levels at which the tide changes starting in the upper left field going downward then to the upper right and down again Station Name Tide Chart 81 82 Reference Main Menu Tide Tab P w Canaveral Harbor Entrance si Cape Canaveral H Sebastian Inlet Bridg
150. ta llat oi sonenn eee a eee etme 93 102 Minter ace POMS secca dears cacesscacdenseesszasacs 76 TCI e nail 76 95 109 110 Appendix J Index J Tp L A er ern eereet P K OED o E EE 43 Keypad Uca gE og eee eee en I L TA IIOG a E 33 kanonan SCS COM eree T3 E OUI EE EET 35 36 Bosc tat E Sete E rare 83 84 M Magnetic varao ec 3 Ma CN e 69 82 Main Menu PAS rossner 69 Map Configuration 0 00 32 34 Map Dans earen 70 88 89 Map Pi Ceceniei i 8 9 24 37 Map Pare COONS saencan 30 37 e cae IE a mee 29 Map ZOOUMING cicotcctentennetetpedakecesteten 9 29 Map ource Into Page siccnesaiveceenieres 35 Measure Distance Bearing 0 ee 31 MENUT oere e E l E a E E ee 86 87 O E E A E S 60 Moonrise Moonset eeren 80 N NAV MOB Key 0 6 1 11 12 56 57 59 60 63 INAVIS UIC VOTING sc otenceconcssnnd enone 90 91 Nearest Tide Sta eestas rnn 82 Nearest Waypoint Ust esricssnstsiitss 54 NMEA Output Formats ssiri 16 95 TOT e E E E si O Odometer hal 0 eea l2 ON COURSE AAT es 78 Opuone SOLE CUS seresa 2 SE o EE tecteeenemicaase l AT o aie eee 29 P Packing Ti epee viii PO Oy E E E l PeT Dee ere Te l2 A S E E E A E 67 Pora DE CASS eonan asst inet 101 102 Position Formai aeaiee EE Fa ene D ee ere 19 POO psec E EERE 4 6 Power Backlight Contrast Key 4 l TPG E EE E E ii Proximity Waypoints seesrsssssssss 54 56 Q DENA lt 2 E ENT AE l R RECENT O nee 21 22 Rec Tao eae eeen ii R
151. te on the map Editing Routes 1 From the Route Review page options menu select Edit on Map and press ENTER MARK To review or modify a route point Waypoint 1 Place the cursor on a route point and press ENTER MARK or press MENU and select Edit as Text 001 l N 38 51 338 Depth On the Waypoint Review page you may review and modify the waypoint name symbol coordinates W094 47 929 ____ _ O and depth just like on the Waypoint Edit page see page 51 Make any desired changes and press From Current Location ENTER MARK again when done 0 0 000 To remove a route point 1 Place the cursor on the desired point and press MENU Select Remove and press ENTER MARK To move a route point 1 Place the cursor on the desired point and press MENU Select Move and press ENTER MARK The cursor will now have Move displayed below it Select a route waypoint on the map 2 Move the cursor to the new map position and press ENTER MARK to relocate the point fi i ale oy To add turns at the beginning or end of the route 1 Select the first or last route waypoint with the map cursor and press MENU 2 Highlight the Add option and press ENTER MARK 3 Move the cursor to the new point or position and press ENTER MARK 4 Ifyou are not inserting an existing waypoint press ENTER MARK to confirm the new waypoint 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert additional waypoints or press QUIT to finish 001 009 10
152. te the Depth Line from the Sonar Page Sonar Page Options 1 Press MENU to display the Sonar Page options 2 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Show Hide Depth Line and press ENTER MARK To change the position of the Depth Line 1 Highlight the Depth Line selection on the Adjustment Bar then press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to control the position of the line on the chart The depth is displayed in a window on the right side of the line Show Hide Flasher with the Flasher active a graphic Flasher representation will be displayed on the far right side of the chart This graphic Flasher displays structure and bottom returns much the same as a true Flasher You may find this feature particularly useful when using Fish Symbols R E iak Gain erth Line gt Graphic Flasher Window To turn the Graphic Flasher on and off 1 From the Sonar Page menu highlight Show Hide Flasher and press ENTER MARK Resize Split enables width adjustment of the Sonar split screen This option is only available when a zoom scale other than No Zoom is selected You may adjust the size of the split window any where from 1 4 to 3 4 width of the Sonar Page To resize the Map Page split screen 1 From the Map Page and Sonar Flasher split screen press MENU 2 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Resize Map and press ENTER MARK 3 Move the horizontal double arrow LEFT or RIGHT using the ARROW KEYPAD u
153. the MENU key To access the Main Menu Page 1 Press the MENU key twice The Main Menu Page lists 14 menu tabs that are divided into categories by function You can view a particular menu by simply highlighting the desired tab which will then show any secondary submenu tabs and options for that tab To get a feel for how the Main Menu Page works lets clear out the track log This will ensure that you have a clean slate once you start navigating in your home waters To select the Track submenu tab 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Track menu tab You will see the options for the Track tab appear to the right of the Main Menu list 2 Press to the right one time on the ARROW KEYPAD and you will see Active highlighted The Track Log Page allows you to specify whether to record a track plot define how it is recorded and save your current track log It also provides both an indicator of the percentage of total memory used and the individual options to save or clear the active track log To clear the active track log 1 Highlight the Clear option and press ENTER MARK A confirmation page will appear 2 Highlight the OK prompt and press ENTER MARK to confirm 3 Press PAGE or QUIT to return to any of the main pages Congratulations You ve now gone through the basic operation of the GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder Your new digital chartplotter is a powerful tool with many advanced features not covered in the Gettin
154. the use of authorized government charts not replace them Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for safe navigation and as always the user is responsible for their prudent use Use the GPSMAP 168 Sounder at your own risk To reduce the risk of unsafe operation carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owners Manual and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use When in actual use carefully compare indications from the GPSMAP 168 Sounder to all available navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs visual sightings charts etc For safety always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation The GPSMAP 168 Sounder should not be used as a navigational aid or depth sounder to prevent collision grounding boat damage or personal injury The digital depth displayed is the depth under the transducer and not necessarily the front of the boat By the time a depth is displayed most of your boat may have already passed over that area We recommend that you operate the boat at a very slow speed if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects CAUTION IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION DISTANCE LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY Introduction Warnings and
155. time interval Resolution records track plot based upon a user defined variance from your course over ground The resolution option is the default setting and is recommended for the most efficient use of memory and TracBack performance The distance value entered in the value field is the maximum error allowed from the true course before recording a track point Distance records track based on a user defined distance between points Value defines the distance or time used to record the track log e Save allows you to save the current active track log e Clear allows you to clear the active track log currently stored in memory For the Saved tab the following options are available by pressing MENU e Show Map displays the saved track log on a Track Map page e Delete Track deletes highlighted saved track log from memory e Delete All deletes all saved track logs from memory You may also activate a TracBack from any track on the Saved tab To activate a TracBack from the Saved tab list 1 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the track you wish to use for a TracBack and press NAV MOB 2 The Follow lt track name gt will automatically appear highlighted Press ENTER MARK 3 Choose either Original which will navigate you from the end to the start of your trip or Reverse which will navigate you from the start to the end of your trip and press ENTER MARK Reference Main Menu
156. tion with ENT REF below it 2 Move the cursor to the desired reference point the point that you want to measure from and press ENTER MARK 3 Move the cursor to the point that you want to measure to The bearing and distance trom the reference point will be displayed in the data window at the top of the display 4 Press the QUIT key to finish Show Sonar Show Flasher Hide Flasher toggles a split screen showing Sonar or Flasher information on the right side of the Map Page in addition to the map With Show Sonar active the unit will act as a fishfinder showing a graphic representation of fish water depth thermoclines and structure and bottom type and shape In Show Flasher mode the graphic Flasher displays structure mans and bottom returns much the same as a true Flasher To cycle through the Show Sonar Show Flasher Hide Flasher options 1 From the Map Page press MENU a 2 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight Show Sonar Show Flasher or Hide Flasher 331 3 Press ENTER MARK repeatedly to cycle through the options You will see the Sonar or Flasher information appear on the screen behind the menu window on the right side of the display 4 Press QUIT when you have the desired setting to return to the Map Page H 25 45 066 4080 06 702 Distance YELL D Bearing Map Cursor Map Page with Sonar information shown 31 Reference Map Page O
157. tive Route Page All six pages are linked together in a simple chain which allows you to scroll through the pages in Status Page Map Page either direction using the PAGE and QUIT keys a IMM s m j nt lt a Poe ee Es es os laoo assie TOURA Te oot EE or rss Tours 17 3S W094 47 928 ios sae Status Page Sonar Page Map Page Compass Page Highway Page Active Route Page PAGE ie es To continue the tour lets move on to the next page the Map Page To scroll to the next page in sequence 1 Press the PAGE key The GPSMAP 168 Sounders Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user selectable display of navigation data and a built in worldwide database to 20 mi It will also be the page you use most to create and edit waypoints and routes Before we take off on our practice route let s take a brief look at its various features and displays The map display shows your boat as a triangle marker on an electronically generated chart Geographic names roads markers and buoys that are provided by the optional MapSource data are also shown It also displays your track routes and nearby waypoints An on screen cursor lets you pan to other map areas determine the range and bearing to a position and perform various waypoint and route functions The data window located at the top of the page provides a user selectable display of various navigation data includin
158. trols the depth Scale displayed vertically along the right side of the chart The depth Scale can be configured to display four different ways as an Overlay in the Corners with Basic or No Scale Noise Reject helps filter unwanted noise from the chart The Noise Reject tool can be turned Off set to Auto automatically adjusts for optimum viewing or to a fixed Low Medium or High setting When setting the Noise Reject tool the HIGHER the noise rejection setting the unit is more likely to NOT show fish or structure Keel Offset allows the user to 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 It is also possible to enter a negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water The Keel Offset will be reflected in the depth reading Water Type since sound waves travel through Fresh and Salt water at different rates it is necessary to select the Water Type to ensure accurate readings on the unit Remember the unit can be set to remember All of the Sonar settings including the Adjustment Bar even after it has been powered off and back on or just the Setup Only items on the Sonar tab Calibrate Water Speed this is only availab
159. types of data For additional details on the Active Route Page see page 68 Route Name Route Points Reference Highway Page Options ide Tracks Configure Highway Setup Page Layout Change Data Fields ten for Main Henu Highway Page Options Menu Active Route GPSHAP TOUR Waypoint Distance 4 Course Selectable Data Field TOTALS 17 3 337 47 48 Reference Creating Waypoints New Waypoint 002 N 3851 338 Depth W094 47 929 n From Current Location 0 0 000 et S Delete Press ENTER MARK to use the default name and symbol New Waypoint m02 N 38 51 338 Depth W094 47 929 From Current Location 0 0 000 S Delete Highlight a field and press ENTER MARK to enter a new symbol name or depth Creating and Using Waypoints The GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder stores up to 500 alphanumeric waypoints with a user defined icon and depth available for each waypoint Waypoints can be created using three basic methods ENTER MARK key used primarily for marking your present position the ENTER MARK key also provides options that allow you to select a map position or map item from the map display Graphically allows you to define a new waypoint position from the map display using the ARROW KEYPAD Text Entry allows you to enter a new waypoint position coordinates manually ENTER MARK Key The GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounders
160. unwanted waypoints to make space for new entries 87 Appendix D Map Datums The GPSMAPS built in world wide database includes coverage down to 20 n m 30 km Note that the GPSMAP 168 Sounder basemap is valid to 75 north and 60 south of latitude The User datum is based on a WGS 84 Local datum and is an advanced feature for unlisted or custom datums Check your local library or on the world wide web for educational materials on datums and coordinate systems 88 Adindan Afgooye AIN EL ABD 70 Anna Ast 65 ARC 1950 ARC 1960 Ascnsn Isld 58 Astro B4 Sorol Astro Ben E Astro Dos 71 4 Astr Stn 52 Aus Geod 66 Aus Geod 84 Austria Bellevue IGN Bermuda 1957 Bogata Observ Campo Inchspe Canton Ast 66 Cape Cape Canavrl Carthage CH 1903 Chatham 1971 Corrego Alegr Adindan Ethiopia Mali Senegal Sudan Afgooye Somalia AIN EL ANBD 1970 Bahrain Island Saudi Arabia Anna Astro 65 Cocos I ARC 1950 Botswana Lesotho Malawi Swaziland Zaire Zambia Zimbabwe Kenya Tanzania Ascension Island 58 Ascension Island Sorol Atoll Tern Island Astro Beacon E Iwo Jima Astro Dos 71 4 St Helena Astronomic Stn 52 Marcus Island Australian Geod 66 Australia Tasmania Island Australian Geod 84 Australia Tasmania Island Austria Efate and Erromango Islands Bermuda 1957 Bermuda Islands Bogata Obsrvatry Colombia Campo Inchausp
161. ur present position e When the cursor is stationary a fixed coordinate position will appear in the position field Note that the distance and bearing will change as the boat s position changes e Whenever you zoom in cursor mode the cursor will be centered on screen e To return to position mode press the QUIT key A When the cursor reaches the edge of the map the unit may pause as it loads new map data Using the Cursor The cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world even outside of your current MapSource coverage As you pan past the edge of the current map display the screen will actively scroll forward to provide continuous map coverage To move the cursor 1 Press the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor in an up down left or right direction As you move the cursor the distance and bearing from your present position to the cursor will be displayed on the data window along with the cursors position coordinates Keep in mind that when the cursor is stationary the distance and bearing from your present position will change as your boat moves The cursor may also be used to snap to on screen waypoints and map items allowing you to review a selected position directly from the map display Reference Map Page Cursor Move the cursor over an item on the map to highlight it 25 To hide the cursor and re center your position on screen
162. ure eases the transition from using Loran to using GPS The i GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to Loran TDs for those who have a collection of Loran fixes for favorite fishing spots and other waypoints recorded as TDs You can display your osition as a TD or enter waypoints as TDs The accuracy to be expected from this conversion ZSlAutoLocate P YP y P ee ce is approximately 30 meters When the unit is placed in the Loran TD format mode it simulates yi F ona 317 the operation of a Loran receiver Position coordinates may be displayed as TDs and all navigation ca for Main Menu 7 functions may be used as if the unit was actually receiving Loran signals o j MOS W094 4 7 931 Using the Loran TD Format When creating new waypoints using Loran TD coordinates you must set the correct Loran chain number and secondary stations in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint After the waypoint Position F t is stored in unit memory it will always reference the Loran chain number and secondary stations Route hddd mm mmm currently selected in the Setup TD field If you enter a different Loran chain number change the Trie Maidenhead secondary stations or offsets in the Setup TD field the active waypoint information will reflect those l cae wap New Zealand changes Since the GPSMAP unit does not rely on the Loran signal for navigation it can reference a You may change to Loran TD
163. velled since last reset Also see Odometer Total Average Speed Average speed of unit for both moving and stopped speeds since last timer reset Total Trip Timer Total time the unit has been in operation since last reset of the trip timers Turn The angle difference between the bearing to your destination and your current track L indicates you should turn left R indicates you should turn right The degrees indicate the angle A you are off course ACTIVE FROM WAYPOINT VMG Velocity Made Good The speed you are closing in on a destination along a desired course Also referred to as the vector velocity to your destination 91 92 Appendix F Specifications Physical Specifications Size Weight Display Case Temperature Range Performance Receiver Acquisition Times Warm Cold AutoLocate Update Rate Position Accuracy Velocity Dynamics Sounder Power Frequency Power Source Usage Fuse 4 63 H x 6 0 W x 2 75 D 11 7cm x 15 2cm x 7cm 1 lb 6 oz 763 kg 4 2 diagonal 10 7cm high contrast 4 level gray LCD with backlighting 240 x 240 pixels Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 529 IPX 7 FF to 158 F 15 C to 70 C Ditferential ready 12 parallel channel receiver tracks all satellites in view Approx 15 seconds Approx 45 seconds Approx 5 minutes l second continuous 15 meters 49 feet RMS 1 5 meters 3 15 fe
164. y Page features a menu options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the Highway Page and the layout options To display the Highway Page options 1 Press MENU To select a menu option 1 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the desired option and press ENTER MARK The following options are available from the Highway Page menu Show Hide Tracks toggles the display of track lines on off Configure Highway allows you to select what waypoints are shown on the Highway display Four options are available Rte amp Nearest all route and nearest waypoints displayed Route Only only waypoints in the route will be displayed e Active Only only the active waypoint will be displayed e Hide All no waypoints will be displayed To configure the highway display 1 From the menu highlight Configure Highway and press ENTER MARK 2 Highlight the desired option and press ENTER MARK Setup Page Layout allows you to change the text size and number of data fields that will be displayed e Change Data Fields allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data field used on the map display For detailed instructions on changing the data fields and layout of the Highway page see pages 35 37 Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 168 Sounders system the Active Route page will show each waypoint of the active route along with various user selectable
165. you out of the Main Menu Page Main Menu Page 477 Available 23 Used The Main Menu tabs are e Waypt allows you to create edit or delete waypoints See pages 48 56 e Route allows you to create edit activate or delete routes See pages 61 67 e Track lets you record a track define how it is recorded and displayed Trip provides trip speeds odometers averages and trip timers Time sets up time format time zones and daylight savings e Pages enables main pages to be shut off turned on or jumped to e Map sets up Map Page features zooms and text size See pages 32 34 69 e Sonar sets up Sonar Page features speeds and calibrations See pages 42 44 Reference Systm defines beeper and simulator restores setup and displays software version e Units defines position format datum heading and distance and speed units Main Menu e Comm interface settings for use with a PC or second device Track Tab e Alarm sets up alarms for anchor drag arrival off course and clock e Celes Celestial page shows sun moon time cycles and positions ieee a Tide Tide page show 12 hour tide chart with levels and times Ld ees 297 Track Tab lets you specify whether or not to record a track log an electronic breadcrumb trail recording of your path define how it is recorded or save track log data for future use The Track Tab also provides an indicator of the memory
166. ypad moves you character by character a changes numbers and through the list Pressing and holding the keypad moves you rapidly through the list letters 4 Use the ARROW KEYPAD LEFT RIGHT arrows to move to the next character on the line or 3 backwards to edit characters If there are more than two lines of data keep pressing to the RIGHT N ee gS ia Hoge re ert to drop down to the next line ze Pressing LEFT or RIGHT 5 When data entry is completed press ENTER MARK to accept data then move to the next a gt pP on the ARROW KEYPAD programmable field Not all data fields are programmable like the date and time When moving lt i moves the cursor along about a page with these type of fields the cursor will skip over them neooaoe ne Every field and button on this page can be programmed or activated m Format Data Entry Field Track Hour Trip Mo Zone Central Waypoint Edit s e A waypoint symbol can be selected o The waypoint can be renamed Pages Daylight Savings Time m J mbols f HONG n Ma Auto N 38 51 338 Perth Current Time and Date Non programable W094 47 929 ____ A depth will be set by the sonar 11 07 47 15 JAN 02 data fields The coordinates can be changed oo ann e Option buttons can be activated Getting Started Initializing the Receiver Acquiring Satellites Ay DOP saz zi ae se W 1a at of ON o GPSMAP 168

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