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    GMX 200TM Pilot's Guide & Reference
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    any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic
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    Revisions Date Software Manual Version Revision May 2006 2.0 190-00607-02 Rev 1 June 2006 2.01-2.02 190-00607-02 Rev A November 2006 2.03 190-00607-02 Rev B July 2007 2.12 190-00607-02 Rev C Ordering Information To receive additional copies of this GMX 200 Pilot's Guide, order Part
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    by Garmin. This license specifically prohibits any other use of the software programs or functions, or inclusion of additional software programs or functions that do not directly support the limited functionality on the GMX 200. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may install or enable on a GMX 200
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    to the GMX 200, or appear on Garmin's software packaging. If you receive the label separately other than from Garmin, it is invalid. You should keep the label on the GMX 200 or packaging to prove that you are licensed to use the SOFTWARE. > Product Support. Product support for the SOFTWARE is not
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    clean, lint-free cloth. Welcome... Welcome to a new era of aviation navigation. Once again, Garmin has set new standards in features and ease of use for the general aviation public. The GMX 200 Multi-Function Display provides a focal point for integrating many of your navigation needs in an easy to
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    for each of the functions in the GMX 200. Refer to the Detailed Operation section when you want to get into the details on every function and option along with step-by-step instructions. Not every function is available in every installation. Limitations The Traffic function is not a collision
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    iv About This Manual v Limitations v Getting Started 1 Functions 1 GMX 200 Function List 1 Display 3 Message Flag 3 Controls 4 Power On 4 Power 4 Brightness 4 Rotary Knob 4 Function (FN) Key 4 MENU/ENT 5 Menu Item 5 Data Card 5 Annunciations 6 Advisory Flags 6 ADS-B Traffic 6 TAS
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    VFR 42 Enter Code (ADS-B Air Traffic Source 42 Set 1200 43 Services 43 Traffic Menu Option Page 2 43 Time 43 Traffic Altitude Filter 43 Altitude Option (Relative/Absolute 44 Flight Plan 44 Traffic Map Orientation 44 Traffic Menu Option Page 3 44 Display Mode 44 Graphic Display 44 Text
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    Plan 73 Display View (360/120 73 Lightning 73 Strike 74 Cell 74 Heading Stabilization 74 System Data 74 Lightning Menu Page 2 74 Demo 74 Self-Test 74 Noise Monitor 75 Strike Test 75 Antenna Change Message 75 FliteChart (CHART) Function (Optional 76 Data Card 76 FliteChart Function 76
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    Introduction Table of Contents Selecting the Airport 81 Loading the Approach Chart 82 Viewing the Chart as an Overlay 83 Display of Coverage Area 83 Chart Zooming 83 Chart Panning 83 Chart Orientation 83 Chart Info 83 ChartView Function 84 Menu Items 85 Search ID 85 Select Airport 86
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    Data Link Status 115 System Test Pages 115 Test Pattern 1 116 Red, Green, Blue, White, and Black Test Patterns.......... 116 Test Pattern 2 116 Troubleshooting 117 GDL 69/69A FIS Legends 119 Sample GDL 69/69A FIS Displays 127 Software License Agreement 127 Product Registration and Support 127
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    Started Functions GMX 200 Function List • MSG - Message Log • MAP - Custom Map • IFR - IFR Chart • VFR - VFR Chart • Split - Split Screen • Traffic - TAS/TCAD/IHAS • Traffic - ADS-B TRAF • Traffic - TIS-A • FPL - Flight Plan • TER - Internal/TAWS Terrain • FIS-B - Flight Information Service (GDL
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    optional vertical profile across the bottom of the display. The terrain and profile features are not available if altitude data is not available or if a TAWS sensor is connected to the GMX 200. The Traffic function (when installed) shows nearby traffic and details about each target. The Flight Plan
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    Controls Display The GMX 200 display provides text and graphic information to give a "picture" of your flight and surroundings. The display brightness may be set manually or allowed to automatically adjust to ambient light conditions. At the bottom of the display, labels above the function keys
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    Press the "-" and "+" rocker switches individually to adjust the display brightness manually. Press the "-" and "+" rocker switches at the same time for one to three seconds, then release them to have the GMX 200 set the brightness automatically based on current lighting conditions. Rotary Knob The
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    right corner of the GMX 200. Press the MENU/ENT key to show a menu of options to modify the display of the current function. Press the MENU/ENT key to hide the menu. If no action is taken, the menu will automatically extinguish in 20 seconds. Data Card The Map databases and other information are
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    flag appears it means that the GMX 200 is not receiving Traffic information from the sensor. Any existing traffic will not be displayed on the GMX 200. All data flags are yellow unless otherwise indicated. ADS-B Status Annunciation When the GMX 200 Code Edit option is enabled, an annunciation will
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    Getting Started Annunciations Data Flag (Green) (Green Flashing) (Green functions will not operate, such as terrain awareness. No traffic information is received from the optional traffic sensor. Traffic will not be displayed. The GPS receiver in the GDL 90 UAT is not reporting a valid position. ADS
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    Operation section for more details on each function. Start Up Screen The Start Up screen is displayed while the GMX 200 goes through its initialization and testing routines. System information is shown that provides the GMX 200 software, hardware, and database versions. The results of the self test
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    installation. Function MSG MAP IFR VFR SPLIT TRAF FPL TER FIS XM LT CHART RADAR SYS Description Message Log Function Custom Map Function IFR En Route Map VFR Sectional Map Split Screen (Displays Two Functions) Traffic Display Flight Plan Information Terrain Depiction Flight Information Service
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    the advisory, to return to normal viewing simply select the original Function that was being viewed before the advisory was viewed. When this is done, the zoom level will be set back to 5 NM and the display mode will be returned to ARC mode. Alert Hot Key Traffic alerts go one step further than the
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    , or ADS-B traffic is shown on the Thumbnail in the same symbology used within the Traffic Function. Any traffic within sensor range and 5 NM is shown, in addition to traffic causing an amber Traffic Alert (TA) traffic. Note that the GMX 200 supports one traffic sensor in any installation. Terrain
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    Getting Started Thumbnail and TIS Traffic Information Services (TIS) There are two versions of TIS: TIS-A and TIS to all aircraft equipped with UAT data link radios and that are within coverage of UAT ground broadcast stations. Polar Navigation When operating the GMX 200 in polar areas (above 72°
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    Low Airways High Airways Airport Chart* Load Chart* Flight Plan Map Orient Invert Nav Data Label Custom Map IFR Map VFR Map Traffic* Flight Plan Terrain*,** FIS Data Link* Lightning* Profile** (Optional by Installation) TAS TCAD 9900B TCAD 9900BX ADS-B Traffic TIS-A Press Menu Item Keys
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    Getting Started Function Summary 14 190-00607-02 Rev C
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    column with "Reset code was" followed by a four-digit code in the Message column may appear after a unit reset when the software encounters an unexpected set of conditions. This code may provide information about the cause of the reset and should be reported to Garmin Technical Support as soon as
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    adjust to bring that waypoint on the map. When installed with a GNS 480-series GPS receiver, the GMX 200 zoom level can be controlled by the GNS 480. This feature must be enabled in the System function with the "Slave Zoom to GPS Zoom" setting enabled. To exit the autozoom mode, simply increase or
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    display around so you can see beyond the initial boundaries of the screen. The Pan function key is one of the "smart" keys available at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the rotary knob will also activate the Pan function. When you select the Pan function view smart key supports operation in
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    the GMX 200 has an invalid cross track error, the ownship symbol will have a red "X" placed over it. Map Orientation This option controls the screen orientation in reference to the aircraft symbol. You may select from Nav Data The Nav Data option controls the display of navigation data. Subsequent
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    Because of this, it is possible that approach charts that are viewable under the ChartView Function may not be presented in this list. NOTE: The pilot must be aware that not all charts in the loaded database can be used as an overlay. The Load Chart function is automatic when connected to a GNS 480
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    SafeTaxi airport diagrams are available, they are displayed when airports with labels and airports without labels not relieve the pilot of the responsibility to "see and avoid" other traffic or obstacles, database information and may therefore contain errors or may not be included in the database
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    page on or off. VOR and ILS information is always shown in the IFR and VFR Chart functions. VOR symbols on an airway are always displayed when Low Airways or High Airways is selected. VOR Highlight The GMX 200 highlights the VOR in magenta on the moving map when the SL30 is either tuned to
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    Depiction When either an ILS or localizer is tuned on the SL30, the GMX 200 will display the currently tuned approach on the appropriate airport runway. The SL30 Nav function provides an overall graphic view of the selected airport and approach based on runway extensions and the selected frequencies
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    . Press the Next Page Menu Item key to display the next page of menu items. Custom Map Menu Option Page 3 The third option page of the Custom Map function lets you select options for the choices of Low Airways, High Airways, Water, Roads, and political boundaries. The last option selection takes
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    products are installed and active. Pressing the METARs menu item toggles the display of METAR display the next page of menu items. Custom Map Menu Option Page 5 The fifth option page of the Custom Map function lets you select options for choices of Airport Charts, Terrain, Obstructions, Traffic
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    terrain awareness (relative) display shows a color coded view where the colors relate to terrain elevation relative to your altitude. Custom Map page with ChartView loaded and Menu Items (Page 1) From either the Custom Map or the IFR En Route Map, airport surface charts will automatically be loaded
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    Traffic function is an optional installation. Check your Approved Flight Manual Supplement to verify if this feature is available. Review the Limitations section in the front of this guide. Strikes The Strikes menu option controls the display of lightning strike information if the GMX 200 receives
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    , such as the CDI. Navigation should not be based on the data presented on the GMX 200. Review the Limitations section in the front of this guide. SafeTaxi SafeTaxi airport diagrams are always drawn if available in the database. SafeTaxi airport diagrams are drawn when the zoom scale is 15 NM
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    IFR Option Page 1 The first option page of the IFR Chart function lets you select options for the choices of Flight Plan, Map Orientation, Invert display, Nav Data, and Labels. The last option selection takes you to the next page of options. sets the current track of the aircraft and a 120° arc at
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    IFR En Route Chart NOTE: The barometer setting is not displayed if the TAWS sensor is connected to the GMX 200 or if GPS view when the flight plan is enabled. Press the Next Page Menu Item key to display the next page of menu items. IFR Option Page 2 The second option page of the IFR Chart function
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    . Because of this, it is possible that approach charts that are viewable under the ChartView Function may not be presented in this list. The Load Chart item is not available with FliteCharts. NOTE: The pilot must be aware that not all charts in the loaded database can be used as an overlay. The Load
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    labels on or off. Review the Limitations section in the front of this guide for the limitations that apply to the data displayed on the moving map database information and may therefore contain errors or may not be included in the database. VFR En Route Chart page with Menu Items VFR En Route Chart
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    option controls the display of the Flight Plan course line. Pressing the Menu Item key next to the Flight Plan option toggles between showing and not showing the Flight Plan route line. If the flight plan provided by the navigator to the GMX 200 has an invalid cross track error, the ownship symbol
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    map to highlight the selection. When two functions are displayed, you must first deselect a highlighted selection before selecting another function. Review the Limitations section in the front of this guide for the limitations that apply to the data displayed on the moving map. The zoom scale
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    Operation TAS/TCAD Traffic TAS / TCAD Traffic (TRAF) Function The GMX 200 I/O Traffic model supports interfaces to third party traffic sensors. The traffic function, when interfaced to a TAS sensor (such as, Honeywell IHAS), or the Ryan TCAD is capable of displaying traffic targets as supplied
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    sensor is in the Standby Mode, a white TAS Standby message will show on the display. Test (TAS) TAS Test will be displayed if the Traffic sensor is in the Test Mode. TAS Data Time-Out GMX 200 is not receiving labels from the TAS unit. Shown in yellow in the lower right corner. No Bearing Advisories
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    Traffic TCAD 2000' vertical range to be filtered off the display. The current mode is shown in the upper left corner of the display as "ALL" (no filtering) or "± to be sent to the TCAD unit. See the TCAD operator's manual for additional details. Shield This allows the current shield to be selected
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    ADS-B Traffic Function allows you to view other traffic in the area, when installed with a UAT data link radio. This screen can also show your flight plan. Traffic is shown in relationship to your aircraft. "Smart" keys allow you to zoom in and out, and select an individual traffic target. Review
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    and ADS-B codes from the same aircraft. There should be one and only one place for the pilot to enter the ATC code. Consult your installing avionics shop with questions. Additionally, UAT systems provide a VFR mode that may be used by pilots when not wanting to receive air traffic services. The "Set
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    in the upper left corner of the display. Selected ADS-B Target Information Detail TIS-B Traffic Traffic Information Service - Broadcast (TIS-B) is supported by displaying non ADS-B equipped aircraft that are received over the UAT data link radio. Non ADS-B equipped aircraft that are detected by
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    from the same aircraft. When this happens the pilot will see duplicate traffic symbols (i.e., "TIS-B shadows") on the cockpit display. (c) Updates of TIS-B traffic reports will occur less often than ADS-B traffic updates. (TIS-B position updates will occur approximately once every 3-13 seconds
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    ATC. When pressed, the Ident flag will be displayed while the GDL 90 UAT broadcasts the ident. The GMX 200 must be configured to be the UAT's control panel for this function to be available. Target Color ADS-B Broadcast ID Info Service vehicle targets and aircraft targets reporting on the ground
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    code to 1200, and Services. The last option selection takes you to the next page of options. ADS-B Traffic Menu Items (Page 1) standard transponder. The GMX 200 must be configured as the UAT's control panel to make this function available. ADS-B Broadcast Mode Control For ADS-B equipped installs
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    the ADS-B code value. Once the emergency/service code is terminated, the ADS-B code will revert back to the previously set ADS-B code. The GMX 200 must be configured as the UAT's control panel to make this function available. Press the Next Page key to display the next page of menu items. Traffic
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    by the navigator to the GMX 200 has an invalid cross track error, the ownship symbol will have a red "X" placed over it. The graphic traffic display shows your location, nearby traffic, and information about the traffic. Text Display Traffic Map Orientation The Traffic Map Orientation option lets
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    sensor operation. Review the Limitations section in the front of this guide for the limitations that apply to traffic data. ADS-B Traffic Text Display Enter FID The Enter Flight ID option allows you to edit your broadcasted Flight ID when the editing function is enabled. The Function "smart" keys
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    Options The GMX 200 displays the current operating mode when the Menu key is pressed. Alert Hot Key (TA Prompt) When selected and viewing another function, this feature will automatically display the function menu at the bottom of the screen with the TRAF function highlighted when a Traffic Advisory
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    /Standby The GMX 200, when installed with a control wire to the GTX 330, controls the TIS-A sensor operating mode. The TIS-A sensor defaults to "Operate" when turned on. Symbology • TIS-A targets are categorized as either "Proximate Traffic" or "Traffic Advisories." • Proximate Traffic targets are
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    legs. The Current Nav Data box shows the aircraft displayed in the Waypoint Info box. The Nearest Center frequency is shown just above the flight plan. The Flight Plan function does not have any options. If the flight plan provided by the navigator to the GMX 200 has an invalid cross track error
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    Plan Flight Plan Information (UAO selected) 2. Press the Up or Down function smart keys to move up and down the flight plan list in the . Flight Plan Information (PDX selected) 3. Each press the Info function key will step through the available pages of Waypoint Information. 190-00607-02 Rev C 49
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    Review the Limitations section in the front of this guide for the limitations that apply to the terrain data. Internal GMX 200-Based Terrain The altitude information comes from an external altitude encoder or GPS altitude depending on your installation. For pressure altitude, displayed altimeter
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    option controls the display of the Flight Plan course line. Pressing the Menu Item key next to the Flight Plan option toggles between showing and not showing the Flight Plan route line. If the flight plan provided by the navigator to the GMX 200 has an invalid cross track error, the ownship symbol
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    sensor determines the color coding and graphical presentation of terrain in the proximity of the aircraft. See the Pilots Guide for the Honeywell KGP-560 or KMH 820, or L3 (Goodrich) Landmark for additional information on how to interpret this information. NOTE: When the GMX 200 is configured for an
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    Service (FIS) Function The FIS Function is a graphic weather display capable of displaying graphical weather information on UAT equipped installations. Graphical data Review the Limitations section in the front of this guide for the limitations that apply to the FIS data. Rainfall data is color coded
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    Text FIS Messages UAT FIS Text Weather Message Time Stamp While the cursor is in the Ident column, the smart Viewing Text 1. Press the FN key and then the FIS function key when displayed. 2. Press the MENU/ENT key brings up the menu items. key to the farthest right on the bottom of
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    Information Service (FIS) Function The FIS Function is capable of displaying graphical weather information through the XM Satellite Radio Service when activated in the optional installation of the GDL 69/69A. A variety of graphical data can be overlaid on the map at the touch of a button. Review the
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    points directly at the sun • Military aircraft deploy metallic dust which can site. • The resolution of displayed NEXRAD data is 2 kilometers. Therefore, when zoomed in on the display, each square block is 2 kilometers. The intensity level reflected by the square will be the highest level
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    detail on each sub-function. NEXRAD When enabled, NEXRAD weather information is shown. Composite data from all of the NEXRAD radar sites in the United States is shown. This data is composed of the maximum reflectivity from the individual radar sweeps. The display of the information is colorcoded
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    as "N/A" in their data fields, as opposed to when data is not received from the GDL 69/69A, the data fields are shown as dashes "---". description of the color code. The update rate is every 12 was determined. Press the Next Page key to display the next page of menu items. 58 190-00607-02 Rev C
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    GDL 69/69A since power was applied are displayed. Cloud Top animation detail showing image age coding. The update rate is every 15 minutes. The Cloud Tops function has selections of CT On, CT Off, and CT Animate. The Animate selection will step through a number of time intervals to provide a view
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    of the Echo Tops coding. The update rate is every 7.5 minutes data is shown at a given altitude, the data for that altitude has not been received. Wait for the next update. The update rate is every 12 minutes. The selected altitude is depicted in the Product Time window at the bottom of the display
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    Plan, Legend, Map Detail, and Map Orientation. GMX 200 has an invalid cross track error, the ownship symbol will have a red "X" placed over it. Legend Press MENU/ENT key and then press the Legend key to display the legends describing the graphic display coding. GDL 69/69A FIS with NEXRAD Weather
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    press the Map Detail key to choose between the display of No Overlays, the Base Map, or Map and do not relieve the pilot of the responsibility to "see and avoid" other traffic or obstacles, on the from database information and may therefore contain errors or may not be included in the database. Map
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    is shown below. For a GMX 200 that does not have time available from a GPS receiver, age is based on the time the data was received from the GDL 69/69A sensor. In this case, the age of the data may be older than what is shown by the color coding. Animating Nexrad, Cloud Tops, or
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    , or Cyclone. NOTE: Forecasts are intended to provide data on expected conditions. Actual conditions may deviate from the forecast. It is the pilot's responsibility to obtain current information from official sources and to update this information during the flight. Surface Analysis When enabled
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    ) pilots. This advisory affects an area of a least 3,000 square miles at any one time and provides data about ceiling, obscuration, and turbulence issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). The update rate is every 12 minutes. When enabled, the following AIRMETs are available for display: • Icing
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    Page 2 The second menu option page of the Forecast (Fcst) FIS function lets you select options for the choices of: Freezing Levels, County Warnings of the color coding. XM FIS County Warnings Legend 1. Press the Å or Æ arrow keys to display the legends for the selected services. 2. Press Done
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    GMX 200 has an invalid cross track error, the ownship symbol will have a red "X" placed over it. Legend Press MENU/ENT key and then press the Legend Menu Item key to display the legends describing the graphic display relieve the pilot of the responsibility to "see and avoid" other traffic or
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    Detailed Operation GDL 69/69A - FIS Text The Text sub-function displays text messages of the available weather information. Use the function smart keys at the bottom of the display to select the message that you would like to view from the list in the FIS Category window. The text message for the
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    shown. You can customize the Text display to show both the FIS Category and FIS Message windows at the same time or to view the FIS Messages only. 1. Press MENU/ENT. 2. Press the View menu item to toggle between the choices. Viewing TFR Text 3. Press the Ç or È function smart keys to move up or
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    is shown as one of four levels. The GDL 69/69A software version is shown in the lower left section of the display. Press End Diag to exit Diagnostics. Product Status The Product Status page displays a list of all products supported by the GMX 200. The status is shown as available or not available
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    MENU/ENT. 2. Press the Products key to toggle to the Diagnostics display. The Diagnostics page information is displayed. XM FIS Data Activation 1. Press the FN key and then the FIS function key when displayed. 2. Press the fourth function smart key on the right to select the Status (Status) sub
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    the activation process. The ID(s) is attached to this instruction sheet and printed on a label on the back of the unit. The IDs can also be retrieved through the GMX 200 in the Activation page of the Status sub-function. Contact your dealer or customer service if you are unable to locate the radio
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    plan provided by the navigator to the GMX 200 has an invalid cross track error, the ownship symbol will have a red "X" placed over it. Display View (360/120) Two display views of the lightning information may be selected. The 360 view shows a 360° view the airspace surrounding your aircraft. The 120
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    with this selection. System Data Press the System Data key to display information about the WX500. Press the Next Page key to display the next page of menu items. Lightning Menu Page 2 The second option page of the Lightning function lets you select options for the choices of Demo, Self-Test for
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    " message is shown, the lightning sensor may have failed. When this message is displayed, the sensor is automatically shut down for the remainder of the flight. The installation should be inspected before the lightning function is used again. Detailed Operation Lightning 190-00607-02 Rev C 75
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    same set of airports. Data Card Managing the charts that are loaded onto the data card is performed using the data loader software tool provided by Garmin. The GMX 200 FliteChart data card can hold approximately 10,000 charts at a given time. FliteChart Function The FliteChart Function is accessed
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    with each press. Press MENU/ENT to select the desired Airport ID. Selecting the airport for a Chart in the FliteChart Function 5. Highlight the desired chart with the arrow keys or the rotary knob and then press View or the rotary knob pushbutton. You may also press the Cancel key. Search for the
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    - Chart 6. View the chart. Adjust the zoom level using the In or Out keys, or the rotary knob. Press the Pan key and use the movement Menu Item keys on the right side of the display. Menu Items 1. Press FN and then CHART. 2. Press MENU/ENT and then the Menu Item key for the desired function
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    airport to be viewed. Selecting the Chart for an Airport in the FliteChart Function 2. Press the View key or the knob pushbutton. 3. View the chart. Adjust the zoom level using the In or Out keys. Press the Pan key and use the movement Menu Item keys on the right side of the display. 190-00607-02
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    by Jeppesen or from the Jeppesen web site. Charts are updated on a two-week schedule. The in-flight data resides on the pilot removable frontloading data card and is updated by the pilot using a home PC-based data loader. The GMX 200 ChartView feature does not currently represent a sole replacement
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    diagrams. The GMX 200 can display all of these charts from the ChartView Function, or a limited sub-set as dynamic overlays on the "Custom Map" when the corresponding chart has been "Geo-Referenced" by Jeppesen. Data Card Managing the charts that are loaded onto the data card is performed using
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    of airports within the list will vary depending on the complexity of the database within the current region and the number of geo-referenced approach charts associated with the airports in the area. The GMX 200 performs a complex filtering process that eliminates airports and associated approach
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    contents will be displayed on the screen. Note that a loaded approach chart is only viewable when the aircraft is in flight, otherwise, the airport surface chart has priority and the approach chart must be viewed in the ChartView function. Chart Zooming Auto zoom mode is supported from the Custom
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    will retain the last view set and will not change the chart, zoom level, or pan setting when the function is exited and re-entered, allowing it to operate similar to a physical chart manual. An exception to this is when a chart is loaded in the Custom or IFR Map functions. When this is done, the
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    then the Menu Item key for the desired function. Selecting the airport for a Chart in the ChartView Function 4. View the chart. Adjust the zoom level using the In or Out keys. Press the Pan key and use the movement Menu Item keys on the right side of the display. Use the Info key to step through
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    the current (viewed) approach chart to be set as the loaded approach chart. When this operation is performed, any previously loaded chart is replaced with the chart that is currently being viewed. Load the Current Chart for Viewing Selecting a Chart from a list in the Chart Function 86 190-00607
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    a given airport, it does not need to be manually loaded for display. The nearest available airport surface chart will always be used. When viewed from the ChartView Function, the airport surface chart shows up as the first available chart for the selected airport of interest. Thus, after selecting
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    unloaded and the airport surface flown, and the aircraft ground speed drops below the chart is displayed. While on the ground, airport surface air/ground transition speed (set in the SYS Function), charts will take priority over any loaded approach it is assumed that a landing has been performed
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    information and may therefore contain errors or may not be included in the database. Typical Operational Scenario The following scenarios makes the assumption that: • The appropriate charts are available and geo-refer- enced • The default ground zoom level is set to 0.5 NM • The default air zoom
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    direct replacement of older display systems. The modes and features supported by the GMX 200 for each of the radar heads are detailed in the following table. Review the Limitations section in the front of this guide for the limitations that apply to the radar data. Function GWX 68 ART2000 RS
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    a test pattern that is displayed on the GMX 200. Weather Mode In the weather and RS 181A. In this mode, the return data is rendered in the following colors: GWX 68 ART2000 Manual Gain (GWX 68 only) Activating the Gain - and Gain + keys will result in changing the blue Manual Gain bar displayed
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    horizontal plane at a pilot selectable tilt angle. In this mode, the current Tilt angle is shown on the lower half of the display. Range Control The range for the radar are shown in the table below. Radar Horizontal View Vertical Mode (GWX 68 and ART2000/2100 only) The Vertical Mode (VERT)
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    used to freeze the display. While in the hold mode, the green RDR indicator flashes indicating that the display is not being updated, but the radar to vertical will automatically set the bearing of the vertical sweeps to the bearing previously indicated by the cursor line. Manual Radar Gain Control
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    set the displayed at the top of the radar screen during normal operations. Stabilization (STAB) Pressing the Menu/ent and then the STAB key while in the Setup Function allows the stabilization to be turned on or off. When Stabilization is On, a command is sent to the radar head instructing
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    Detailed Operation Radar Radar Page with Target Alert Active Target Alerting is enabled by pressing the MENU/ ENT key when the Radar is in TEST or ON modes. Press the MENU/ENT key and then the TRGT ALERT key to enable and disable Target Alerting. Radar Setup Page with Target Alert 190-00607-02
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    with the internal factory-calibration settings. The configuration settings are corrupted or missing. A problem has been detected with the internal memory. A problem has been detected with the internal FPGA device. Action Power off the radar. The radar needs service. An external sensor has failed
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    display. This allows better target definition at close range. To focus radar scanning on specific areas, Sector Scanning offers pilot-adjustable horizontal scan angle of 10 degrees. A vertical scanning function signal is then processed and displayed on the GMX 200 MFD. Radar detection is a two
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    Detailed Operation Radar 
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    good returns. The energy is reflected in a forward scatter angle with inadequate energy being returned. They can appear as dark areas on the display. However, rough or choppy water is a better reflector and will provide stronger returns from the downwind sides of the waves. Mountains also provide
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    due to minimized reflection of the radar energy. A smaller incident angle gives the radar a larger detectable range of operation and the target display will show a higher intensity. Since more radar energy is reflected back to the antenna with a low incident angle, the resulting detectable range
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    the aircraft cannot fly over it safely. If the aircraft altitude is 15,000 feet or lower, set the displayed range to 60 miles. Closely monitor anything that enters the display. Also, after setting up the antenna tilt angle in this manner, ground returns can be monitored for possible threats. A ratio
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    if they were red or magenta areas. Thunderstorm development is rapid. A course may be blocked within a short time. When displaying shorter ranges, periodically select a longer range to see if problems are developing further out. That can help prevent getting trapped in a "blind alley". • When the
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    Squall Line Detailed Operation Radar Steep Gradient Hook or Finger Cell Irregularities Scalloped Edge The "Blind Alley" 190-00607-02 Rev C 103
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    limited to these characteristics. Confirmed radar observations of tornadoes most often have not shown shapes different from those of a normal thunderstorm display. Hail Hail results from updrafts carrying water high enough to freeze. Therefore, the higher the top of a thunderstorm, the greater the
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    XM Satellite Radio (XM) Function Audio entertainment is available through the XM Satellite Radio Service when activated in the optional installation of the GDL 69A. The GMX 200 serves as the display and control head for your remotely mounted GDL 69A. XM Satellite Radio allows you to enjoy a variety
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    of the XM Radio function lets you select the options for viewing the Radio ID, Data and Audio Radio ID shown at top of screen 1. In the XM radio function, press the MENU/ENT key. 2. Press the Radio ID key. 3. Information about the XM weather data services that are authorized for use by the installed
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    Satellite Radio Save Preset The Save Preset menu item allows you to store the displayed channel into a selected preset position for easy later recall. Saving XM Audio Radio Channel Presets 1. In the XM radio function, press the MENU/ENT key. 2. Press the Save Preset key. 3. Press the Ç or È arrow
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    Radio Volume The Volume control allows you to set the audio volume level, as well as mute the audio. Channels The Channel feature is used to navigate through the channels in the selected category. XM Audio Radio Volume Controls 1. In the XM radio function, press the + or - keys to increase or
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    number using the smart keys. XM Audio Radio Categories 1. In the XM radio function, press the Cat function smart key on the bottom of the display to return to the Category currently playing. 2. Press the double arrow function keys to move through the available categories. 3. Press the Sel menu item
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    activation process. The ID(s) is attached to this instruction sheet and printed on a label on the back of the unit. The IDs can also be retrieved through the GMX 200 in the Radio ID page of the XM Satellite Radio function. Contact your dealer or customer service if you are unable to locate the radio
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    No Signal Loading Off Air --- or Channel --- --- --- or Channel --- Condition Antenna not connected Updating encryption code Loss of signal Acquiring channel audio or information Channel not in service Channel no longer available Description The XM antenna(s) or antenna cable are disconnected from
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    you to set general Nav preferences, obtain version information, and perform tests on the operation of your GMX 200. Press the FN key and then press the SYS key to reach the System functions. System Nav Pages Press the Nav function key, if necessary, to display the Nav System functions. System Nav
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    for your installation to determine if the MapMX communication protocol has been selected. When enabled and the GMX 200 is in Auto Zoom mode, the GMX 200 will automatically set the zoom scale to that used on the GPS navigator. This feature must be disabled when the GPS navigator does not support the
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    to instruct the GMX 200 to load a selected approach chart. Press the Next Page key to display the next page of menu items. Altitude Units Press the Altitude Units key to set the display of altitude in either feet or meters. Altitude units cannot be set to meters if a traffic source is installed
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    information is valid. When a GDL 90 UAT is connected, the NIC and NACP are displayed. Data Link Status When the GMX 200 is connected to a GDL 90 UAT, the status of the link is displayed. Data-link information is monitored as follows: Name HB ADS-B FIS TX FIS WX Description Heart-Beat from the UAT
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    the GMX 200 display. System Test Pattern 1 Red, Green, Blue, White, and Black Test Patterns Choosing the Red, Green, Blue, White, or Black options floods the screen with the selected color. Use this option to verify proper operation of the display or when contacting Garmin Customer Service. System
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    Check the display brightness setting Allow the GMX 200 to heat up for approx. 60 seconds Unit fails during start up test POS data flag shows Data card Data card System failure Antenna or wiring Position source wpt ALT (Altitude) flag Position source serial data Interference Installation setup
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    traffic display "Special Terrain" message TCAD flag TAS flag RDR (Amber) flag LINK flag XPDR flag ADSB flag IDENT (green) flag Radar Alert flag Possible Cause Position source route WX500 installation Altitude source ADS-B system installation GMX 200 configuration TCAD Installation TAS Installation
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    GDL 69/69A FIS Screens GDL 69/69A FIS Legends The following legends describe the graphical information on the GDL 69/69A FIS displays. AIRMET/SIGMET Legend NEXRAD Legend Cloud Tops Legend City Forecast Legend METAR Legend County Warnings Legend Freezing Levels Legend Echo Tops Legend Winds
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    Appendix GDL 69/69A FIS Screens Sample GDL 69/69A FIS Displays The following displays provide examples of information shown in the GDL 69/69A FIS function. XM FIS METARs XM FIS with NEXRAD Weather and Legend XM FIS Echo Tops XM FIS Radar Coverage XM FIS City Forecast XM FIS Winds
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    only 4.60 lbs (2.1 kg) I/O unit only 0.73 lbs (0.33 kg) mounting tube Display: 6.5 in. diagonal (16.5 cm) 65,535-color display with backlighting (640 x 480 pixels) Power 14 VDC GMX 200: GMX 200 I/O: 28 VDC GMX 200: GMX 200 I/O: 2.24 A Max 2.45 A Max 1.16 A Max 1.32 A Max Environmental Temp
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    . The Garmin customer service staff will gladly assist you. Garmin International, Inc. Customer Service Department 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062-3426 USA (913) 397-8200 FAX (913) 397-8282 To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in the
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    is advisory in nature only. Any alerting must be accompanied by visual acquisition of the traffic or terrain and no aircraft maneuvering is allowed based upon data presented by the GMX 200. Altitude-Height above mean sea level (MSL). Back Course - Localizer backcourse approach where the signal on
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    GMX 200 and their meanings: ABV - Above ADS-B - Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast ALT - Altitude ARTCC - Air Route Traffic Control Center ARWY - Airway ATC - Air Traffic System FISDL - Flight Information System Data Link FN - Function FP, FPL - Flight Plan ft
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    Kilohertz Kilometers Kilometers Per Hour Knots LAT/LON - Latitude/Longitude lb - Pounds LINK - Data Link LT - Lightning °M - Degrees Magnetic m - Meters mb - Millibars (of - Standby SYS - System TAF - TAS - Terminal Aerodrome Forecast Traffic Advisory System 190-00607-02 Rev C 125
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    Alert/Collision Avoidance System TER - Terrain TFR - Temporary Flight Rules TIS-A - Traffic Information Services - Addressed TIS-B - Traffic Information Service - Broadcast TRAF - Traffic TRANS - Transmit TRK - Track (also Ground Track) UAT - Universal Access Transceiver
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    Many services provided by our new product registration system are now being automated and re-registering your purchase ensures you the best possible support from Garmin. Contacting the Factory If the GMX 200 unit fails to operate despite troubleshooting efforts, contact Garmin Technical Support for
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    transportation cost. price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. To obtain warranty service, call your local Garmin authorized dealer. Or, call Garmin Customer Service at one of the numbers listed to the left for shipping instructions
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    71 ADS-B v, 1, 6, 9, 11, 26, 37, 42, 118, 124 Advisory flags 6 Advisory Hot Key 10 AFC 96 Aircraft symbol 112 AIRMET 62, 63, 65, 119 Airport chart 76 58, 63 Chart 9 Chart View 19, 25, 29, 80, 83, 84 Airport surface 87 Approach chart 82 AutoLoad 114 Chart overlay 81 Considerations 88 Data source 81
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    115 Database version 8 Data card 5, 76, 81, 117 Data Fields 123 Data flags 6 Demo 74 Desired track up 18, 28, 32 Diagnostics 70 Direct Access 109 Display 3, 44, 83 Graphic 44 Lat/Lon lines 112 Text 44 E Echo Tops 57, 60, 63, 120, 124 EEPROM 96 ELE 96 Enter key 5 En Route Zoom 89, 113 EULA ii F Fault
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    88 Nav 7, 22 Nav/Com 21 Nav Data 18, 19, 28, 32, 48 NDB 5 Link 7, 118 Loaded 86 Loading 111 Load Chart 19, 30, 82 Localizer 21, 22 OBS 7, 55, 78, 79, 83, 85 Magnetic north 18 Manual gain 91 Map 16, 91 Info 17, 26, Support 127 Product Times 63, 70 Profile 2, 33, 81, 83 Prompt 10, 35, 46 Proximate
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    Chart 79, 86 Select Loaded Chart 86 Self-Test 4, 8, 35, 74 Serial Number 127 Services ii, 2, 12, 37, 38, 39, 43, 45, 61, 65, 71, 106, 110, 126 Service class 71, 110 Service vehicle 41 Set 55, 70 Support 127 Surface Analysis 55, 63, 64 Surface Chart 2, 25, 1, 11, 34 TAS Data Fail 35 TAS Fail
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    Technical Support 127 Traffic not displayed 35 Traffic off scale 35, 47 Transition speed 11, 88, 113 Transmit Altitude 42 Transmit status 42 Transponder v, 12, 39, 41, 46, 126 Troubleshooting 117 Turbulence 65 Typical operational scenario 89 U UAT 1, 2, 6, 7, 12, 17, 37, 39, 41, 53, 126 Updating
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