Garmin ECHOMAP Plus 42cv Owners Manual PDF - Page 36

Enables anchor lock, which uses the trolling motor to hold your position. Steers the trolling motor. When in anchor lock, jogs the anchor lock position forward, backward, left, or right. Enables heading hold (set and maintain the current heading). When the trolling motor is in heading hold, an autopilot bar appears in the trolling motor bar. Opens the trolling motor settings. Trolling Motor Settings From the trolling motor bar, select . Calibrate: Calibrates the trolling motor compass (Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass, page 30) and sets the trolling motor bow offset (Setting the Bow Offset, page 30). Anchor Gain: Sets the response of the trolling motor when in anchor lock mode. If you need the trolling motor to be more responsive and move quicker, increase the value. If the motor is moving too much, decrease the value. Navigation Gain: Sets the response of the trolling motor when navigating. If you need the trolling motor to be more responsive and move quicker, increase the value. If the motor is moving too much, decrease the value. Heading Hold Mode: Sets the heading hold mode. The Vessel Align option attempts to keep the boat pointing in the same direction. The Navigate To option attempts to navigate a straight line in the requested direction. Auto Power On: Turns on the trolling motor when you apply power to the system. Prop. Stow Side: Sets which side of the trolling motor the propellor rotates to when stowing the trolling motor. This is helpful when you store other items near the stowed propellor. Shortcut Keys: Enables the shortcut keys on the trolling motor remote control to work with this particular chartplotter. The keys work with only one chartplotter at a time. Restore Defaults: Resets the trolling motor settings to the factory default values. Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control Shortcut Keys You can quickly open commonly used screens by assigning a shortcut key on the trolling motor remote control. You can create a shortcut to screens, such as sonar screens and charts. 1 Open a screen. 2 Hold a shortcut key. TIP: The shortcut is also saved to the Frequently Used category with the shortcut key number. Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass You must calibrate the compass in the trolling motor before you can use the autopilot features. 1 Drive the boat to an open area of calm water. 2 From the trolling motor bar, select > Calibrate > Compass Cal.. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Setting the Bow Offset Based on the installation angle, the trolling motor may not align with the center line of your boat. For the best results, you should set the bow offset. 1 Adjust the angle of the trolling motor so it aligns with the center line of your boat , pointing straight forward. 2 From the trolling motor bar, select > Calibrate > Bow Offset. Digital Selective Calling Chartplotter and NMEA 0183 VHF Radio Functionality When your chartplotter is connected to a NMEA 0183 VHF radio, these features are enabled. • The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio. If your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with DSC calls. • The chartplotter can receive digital selective calling (DSC) distress and position information from the radio. • The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. Turning On DSC Select Settings > Other Vessels > DSC. DSC List The DSC list is a log of the most recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you have entered. The DSC list can contain up to 100 entries. The DSC list shows the most recent call from a boat. If a second call is received from the same boat, it replaces the first call in the call list. Viewing the DSC List Before you can view the DSC list, the chartplotter must be connected to a VHF radio that supports DSC. Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List. Adding a DSC Contact You can add a vessel to your DSC list. You can make calls to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. 1 Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List > Add Contact. 2 Enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) of the vessel. 3 Enter the name of the vessel. Incoming Distress Calls If your compatible chartplotter and VHF radio are connected using NMEA 0183, your chartplotter alerts you when your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call. If position information was sent with the distress call, that information is also available and recorded with the call. 30 Digital Selective Calling