Installation Instructions
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...a NMEA 2000 network (page 6) • Connecting the chartplotter to a GA 30 remote GPS antenna (page 6). • Connecting the chartplotter to a Garmin marine radar (page 6). • Connecting the chartplotter to other important information. Caution Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,...a sticker on the box. They have any parts are available at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Mount the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter in each section. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in a location that the package contains ...
...a NMEA 2000 network (page 6) • Connecting the chartplotter to a GA 30 remote GPS antenna (page 6). • Connecting the chartplotter to a Garmin marine radar (page 6). • Connecting the chartplotter to other important information. Caution Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,...a sticker on the box. They have any parts are available at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Mount the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter in each section. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in a location that the package contains ...
Installation Instructions
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...the cables routed through the bracket: 1. See page 3 for instructions on the power/data or radar cable until after you route it through the bracket. NOTE: To avoid interference, mount the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter at which you drilled in . (3 mm) drill bit to use a 1/8... ➊ GA 30 GPS antenna cable clip ➋ Power/data cable clip ➌ Garmin Marine Radar cable clip ➍ NMEA 2000 cable clip Cable-Organization-Bracket Clip Identification GPSMAP 700 Series Installation Instructions Refer to install the bail-mount bracket. You can route cables from...
...the cables routed through the bracket: 1. See page 3 for instructions on the power/data or radar cable until after you route it through the bracket. NOTE: To avoid interference, mount the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter at which you drilled in . (3 mm) drill bit to use a 1/8... ➊ GA 30 GPS antenna cable clip ➋ Power/data cable clip ➌ Garmin Marine Radar cable clip ➍ NMEA 2000 cable clip Cable-Organization-Bracket Clip Identification GPSMAP 700 Series Installation Instructions Refer to install the bail-mount bracket. You can route cables from...
Installation Instructions
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... that the device needs to calculate your boat. To connect the chartplotter to the radar port on the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter. 3. Route the Garmin marine network cable to the chartplotter, and connect it to the power/data cable. GPSMAP 700 Series Installation Instructions Connecting the Chartplotter to a GA 30 Remote GPS Antenna (Optional...
... that the device needs to calculate your boat. To connect the chartplotter to the radar port on the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter. 3. Route the Garmin marine network cable to the chartplotter, and connect it to the power/data cable. GPSMAP 700 Series Installation Instructions Connecting the Chartplotter to a GA 30 Remote GPS Antenna (Optional...
Installation Instructions
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... cable into the correct port on your chartplotter software is not included, visit www.garmin.com to -date. Be careful not to overtighten the locking ring. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ GPSMAP 700 Series Connectors ➊ NMEA 2000 connector ➋ Radar port ➌ Power/data connector ➍ External GPS antenna connector Updating the Chartplotter...
... cable into the correct port on your chartplotter software is not included, visit www.garmin.com to -date. Be careful not to overtighten the locking ring. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ GPSMAP 700 Series Connectors ➊ NMEA 2000 connector ➋ Radar port ➌ Power/data connector ➍ External GPS antenna connector Updating the Chartplotter...
Owner's Manual
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... Questions 25 Navigation with a Chartplotter 25 Waypoints 26 Routes 28 Tracks 30 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 32 Where To 33 Marine Services Destinations 33 Almanac, On-boat, and Environmental Data ...Radar 54 Transmitting Radar Signals 54 Adjusting the Zoom Scale on the Radar Screen 54 Radar Display Modes 55 Waypoints and Routes on the Radar Screen...60 About the Radar Overlay 61 Optimizing the Radar Display 62 Radar Display Appearance 66 Radar... Your Device 89 Contacting Garmin Product Support 89 Declaration of Conformity 89 Software License Agreement 89 Index 90 ii...
... Questions 25 Navigation with a Chartplotter 25 Waypoints 26 Routes 28 Tracks 30 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 32 Where To 33 Marine Services Destinations 33 Almanac, On-boat, and Environmental Data ...Radar 54 Transmitting Radar Signals 54 Adjusting the Zoom Scale on the Radar Screen 54 Radar Display Modes 55 Waypoints and Routes on the Radar Screen...60 About the Radar Overlay 61 Optimizing the Radar Display 62 Radar Display Appearance 66 Radar... Your Device 89 Contacting Garmin Product Support 89 Declaration of Conformity 89 Software License Agreement 89 Index 90 ii...
Owner's Manual
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Turning Off the Chartplotter Press and hold . GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual ➋ ➍ 1 Front and Back Panels Getting Started Getting Started ➊ ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 700 Series Front View ➊ Power key ➋ Automatic backlight sensor ➌ SD card slot ➊ ➌ GPSMAP 700 Series Back View ➊ NMEA 2000 connector ➋ Power/data connector ➌ Radar Port ➍ External GPS antenna connector Turning On the Chartplotter Press and release .
Turning Off the Chartplotter Press and hold . GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual ➋ ➍ 1 Front and Back Panels Getting Started Getting Started ➊ ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 700 Series Front View ➊ Power key ➋ Automatic backlight sensor ➌ SD card slot ➊ ➌ GPSMAP 700 Series Back View ➊ NMEA 2000 connector ➋ Power/data connector ➌ Radar Port ➍ External GPS antenna connector Turning On the Chartplotter Press and release .
Owner's Manual
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... overboard location (page 27). • Where To?-provides navigation features (page 33). • Radar-sets up and shows radar (only available if the chartplotter is connected to a Garmin marine radar) (page 54). • Weather-(North America only) sets up and shows various weather parameters,... and provides sonar information (only available with an "S" series unit, such as a GPSMAP 720s) (page 71). • Combinations-sets up a split screen displaying chart/chart, chart/sonar, chart/radar, sonar/radar, or sonar/ temperature log (page 22). • Information-shows information including tides,...
... overboard location (page 27). • Where To?-provides navigation features (page 33). • Radar-sets up and shows radar (only available if the chartplotter is connected to a Garmin marine radar) (page 54). • Weather-(North America only) sets up and shows various weather parameters,... and provides sonar information (only available with an "S" series unit, such as a GPSMAP 720s) (page 71). • Combinations-sets up a split screen displaying chart/chart, chart/sonar, chart/radar, sonar/radar, or sonar/ temperature log (page 22). • Information-shows information including tides,...
Owner's Manual
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... Eye 3D-shows a detailed, three‑dimensional view from above and behind the boat for depth recognition (page 19). • Radar Overlay-superimposes radar information on your pre-loaded maps and from the chart and enhances bottom contours for a visual navigation aid (page 17). •... 3D chart view, select Menu > Change Chart. 2. Select a different chart. ). Charts and 3D Chart Views Charts and 3D Chart Views The GPSMAP 700 series chartplotters have a basic imagery map. The data includes buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings, marinas, and tide stations in map supports Fishing...
... Eye 3D-shows a detailed, three‑dimensional view from above and behind the boat for depth recognition (page 19). • Radar Overlay-superimposes radar information on your pre-loaded maps and from the chart and enhances bottom contours for a visual navigation aid (page 17). •... 3D chart view, select Menu > Change Chart. 2. Select a different chart. ). Charts and 3D Chart Views Charts and 3D Chart Views The GPSMAP 700 series chartplotters have a basic imagery map. The data includes buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings, marinas, and tide stations in map supports Fishing...
Owner's Manual
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...graphic symbols to , those shown below. This is based on the Navigation chart, the Fishing chart, or the Radar Overlay. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Radar Overlay. 3. GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual 5 Charts and 3D Chart Views Chart Symbols BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision charts use...land, shallow water, or other obstacles that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of the BlueChart g2 Vision data card is due to a compatible radar. 1. Review the course indicated by the magenta line. Note: The Fishing chart is available when connected to the settings for US and ...
...graphic symbols to , those shown below. This is based on the Navigation chart, the Fishing chart, or the Radar Overlay. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Radar Overlay. 3. GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual 5 Charts and 3D Chart Views Chart Symbols BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision charts use...land, shallow water, or other obstacles that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of the BlueChart g2 Vision data card is due to a compatible radar. 1. Review the course indicated by the magenta line. Note: The Fishing chart is available when connected to the settings for US and ...
Owner's Manual
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...appear. The Off setting disables the message banner and the audible alarm, but the object is also labeled as dangerous on the screen. 2. to the Radar Overlay. 1. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. Select Navigation ... Eye 3D. 3. All safe-zone collision alarm settings are applied to all charts and to that chart or to all radar modes, and to 2.0 mi.). 14 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual Setting the Safe-zone Collision Alarm The safe-zone collision alarm is reported about AIS-activated vessels. ...
...appear. The Off setting disables the message banner and the audible alarm, but the object is also labeled as dangerous on the screen. 2. to the Radar Overlay. 1. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. Select Navigation ... Eye 3D. 3. All safe-zone collision alarm settings are applied to all charts and to that chart or to all radar modes, and to 2.0 mi.). 14 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual Setting the Safe-zone Collision Alarm The safe-zone collision alarm is reported about AIS-activated vessels. ...
Owner's Manual
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... a combination. Select Menu. 4. The data overlay ➊ for each combination can be shown within each data overlay. ➋ ➊ 22 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual Combinations Combinations About the Combination Screen The Combination screen shows a combination of options available on the Combination screen depends on combination ... 5. The number of different screens at -a-glance information. Combination Screen Configuration Selecting a Combination 1. Adjust the settings as described in "Charts and 3D Chart Views" (page 4), "Radar" (page 54), or "Sonar" (page 71).
... a combination. Select Menu. 4. The data overlay ➊ for each combination can be shown within each data overlay. ➋ ➊ 22 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual Combinations Combinations About the Combination Screen The Combination screen shows a combination of options available on the Combination screen depends on combination ... 5. The number of different screens at -a-glance information. Combination Screen Configuration Selecting a Combination 1. Adjust the settings as described in "Charts and 3D Chart Views" (page 4), "Radar" (page 54), or "Sonar" (page 71).
Owner's Manual
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...Measurement You must be configured separately. ➊ ➊ Navigation Chart with Data Overlay Several data overlays are displayed on specific charts, 3D charts, radar views (page 66), and combination screens (page 22). Complete an action: • Select Depth, and select Feet, Fathoms, or Meters. ... system of measurements or creating a customized system of measure the chartplotter shows, using an "S" series chartplotter (such as a GPSMAP 720s) with data fields ➊ can set the units of measurements. From the Home screen, select Configure > Units > System Units. 2.
...Measurement You must be configured separately. ➊ ➊ Navigation Chart with Data Overlay Several data overlays are displayed on specific charts, 3D charts, radar views (page 66), and combination screens (page 22). Complete an action: • Select Depth, and select Feet, Fathoms, or Meters. ... system of measurements or creating a customized system of measure the chartplotter shows, using an "S" series chartplotter (such as a GPSMAP 720s) with data fields ➊ can set the units of measurements. From the Home screen, select Configure > Units > System Units. 2.
Owner's Manual
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A "Spinning Up" message appears for a few moments, and the radar begins painting an image. Complete an action: • Select Transmit Radar. • Select Radar to an optional Garmin marine radar such as a GMR™ 404/406 or a GMR 18/24, you connect your surroundings. When you...to humans and animals. Radar Radar WARNING The marine radar transmits microwave energy that has the potential to be harmful to zoom out and zoom in. 54 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual Before beginning radar transmission, verify that the area around the radar is reflected back to...
A "Spinning Up" message appears for a few moments, and the radar begins painting an image. Complete an action: • Select Transmit Radar. • Select Radar to an optional Garmin marine radar such as a GMR™ 404/406 or a GMR 18/24, you connect your surroundings. When you...to humans and animals. Radar Radar WARNING The marine radar transmits microwave energy that has the potential to be harmful to zoom out and zoom in. 54 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual Before beginning radar transmission, verify that the area around the radar is reflected back to...
Owner's Manual
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... screen, select Radar > Cruising. The distance between rings ➋ and the radar range ➌ are shown on the bottom of the screen, and the range rings ➊ provide distance measurements. Your position is in the center of the screen. ➊ ➋ ➌ Cruising Mode GPSMAP 700 Series Owner...'s Manual 55 Each mode is the standard radar operation for the GMR 20, 21, 40, 41, 18, 18 HD, 24, 24 HD, 404, and 406...
... screen, select Radar > Cruising. The distance between rings ➋ and the radar range ➌ are shown on the bottom of the screen, and the range rings ➊ provide distance measurements. Your position is in the center of the screen. ➊ ➋ ➌ Cruising Mode GPSMAP 700 Series Owner...'s Manual 55 Each mode is the standard radar operation for the GMR 20, 21, 40, 41, 18, 18 HD, 24, 24 HD, 404, and 406...
Owner's Manual
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...disables all guard zones. Harbor Mode Offshore Mode Offshore mode is the standard radar operation for use in open waters, with a GMR 604 xHD, 606 xHD, 1204 xHD, or 1206 xHD radar. Offshore Mode 56 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual Showing Offshore Mode From the Home screen, select... Radar > Offshore. Note: If you switch from Sentry mode to Offshore mode, the radar switches to full-time transmission and disables all guard zones. ...
...disables all guard zones. Harbor Mode Offshore Mode Offshore mode is the standard radar operation for use in open waters, with a GMR 604 xHD, 606 xHD, 1204 xHD, or 1206 xHD radar. Offshore Mode 56 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual Showing Offshore Mode From the Home screen, select... Radar > Offshore. Note: If you switch from Sentry mode to Offshore mode, the radar switches to full-time transmission and disables all guard zones. ...
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin GMR model radars. Select Done. From the Home screen, select Radar > Sentry > Menu > Sentry Setup > Adjust Guard Zone > Move Guard Zone > Corner 1. 2. Enabling Timed Transmit From the Home screen, select Radar > Sentry > Menu > Sentry Setup > Timed Xmit > On. Select Done. 5. You can define the boundaries of each radar signal transmission. 7. GPSMAP... 700 Series Owner's Manual 57 Showing Sentry Mode From the Home screen, select Radar > Sentry. Select Xmit Time. 6. Enter the duration...
...Garmin GMR model radars. Select Done. From the Home screen, select Radar > Sentry > Menu > Sentry Setup > Adjust Guard Zone > Move Guard Zone > Corner 1. 2. Enabling Timed Transmit From the Home screen, select Radar > Sentry > Menu > Sentry Setup > Timed Xmit > On. Select Done. 5. You can define the boundaries of each radar signal transmission. 7. GPSMAP... 700 Series Owner's Manual 57 Showing Sentry Mode From the Home screen, select Radar > Sentry. Select Xmit Time. 6. Enter the duration...
Owner's Manual
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... Alarm (page 14). Viewing a List of AIS Threats From any radar view or the Radar Overlay, you can view and customize the appearance of a list of AIS threats. 1. From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. Radar 4. Defining a Circular Guard Zone You must enable a guard zone ... a circular guard zone that completely encompasses your boat. 1. Select Cruising, Harbor, Offshore, Sentry, or Radar Overlay. 3. Select Done. Select Circle. Select Corner 2. 4. Select Menu > Other Vessels > AIS List. 58 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual Touch and drag the location of the zone (page 57).
... Alarm (page 14). Viewing a List of AIS Threats From any radar view or the Radar Overlay, you can view and customize the appearance of a list of AIS threats. 1. From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. Radar 4. Defining a Circular Guard Zone You must enable a guard zone ... a circular guard zone that completely encompasses your boat. 1. Select Cruising, Harbor, Offshore, Sentry, or Radar Overlay. 3. Select Done. Select Circle. Select Corner 2. 4. Select Menu > Other Vessels > AIS List. 58 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual Touch and drag the location of the zone (page 57).
Owner's Manual
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... AIS-activated vessels, and select Done. • Select Trails to a target object. Select Menu > Adjust VRM/EBL > Move VRM/EBL. 4. GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual 59 From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. Select Cruising, Harbor, or Offshore. 3. Adjusting the VRM and the EBL You must show the VRM and the EBL before...
... AIS-activated vessels, and select Done. • Select Trails to a target object. Select Menu > Adjust VRM/EBL > Move VRM/EBL. 4. GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual 59 From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. Select Cruising, Harbor, or Offshore. 3. Adjusting the VRM and the EBL You must show the VRM and the EBL before...
Owner's Manual
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... Waypoints on the Radar Screen You can quickly display the range and bearing to one of them, you can hide waypoints that are within the range shown on the Radar Screen Before you can browse a list of the screen. 1. From the Home screen, select Radar. 60 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner...'s Manual From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. Complete an action: • Select Forward to navigate the route from the destination point used when the ...
... Waypoints on the Radar Screen You can quickly display the range and bearing to one of them, you can hide waypoints that are within the range shown on the Radar Screen Before you can browse a list of the screen. 1. From the Home screen, select Radar. 60 GPSMAP 700 Series Owner...'s Manual From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. From the Home screen, select Radar. 2. Complete an action: • Select Forward to navigate the route from the destination point used when the ...
Owner's Manual
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...• Select Forward - Port to navigate the route from the starting point, the destination, and turns indicated. 7. From the Home screen, select Radar. 8. The route appears as a magenta line, with the starting point used when the route was created, to the right of routes and navigate to...Enter the offset distance. 6. Review the course indicated by the magenta line. 10. Review the course indicated by the magenta line. 8. Radar 6. About the Radar Overlay The Radar Overlay superimposes radar information on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual 61
...• Select Forward - Port to navigate the route from the starting point, the destination, and turns indicated. 7. From the Home screen, select Radar. 8. The route appears as a magenta line, with the starting point used when the route was created, to the right of routes and navigate to...Enter the offset distance. 6. Review the course indicated by the magenta line. 10. Review the course indicated by the magenta line. 8. Radar 6. About the Radar Overlay The Radar Overlay superimposes radar information on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 700 Series Owner's Manual 61