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- Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 1
GXM 30® XM Radio Smart Antenna owner's manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 2
Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual Garmin products. Garmin®, is registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. XM WX and XM are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. July 2005 Part - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 3
dash. Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment. INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS When installing the GXM 30 in a vehicle, in an aircraft, use the GXM 30 only as an aid for VFR navigation. Use weather data only as an aid to garmin.com/prop65. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual i - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 4
windows." Drivers in California should not use the suction mount on their windshield or side or rear windows. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. ii GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 5
information about weather and audio features. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > PREFACE Terminology used throughout this manual • This manual refers to the GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna as the GXM 30. • All Garmin products that are compatible with the GXM 30 are referred - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 6
radio codes when you call. XM Radio ID Number www.XMWXweather.com XM WX Satellite Weather Listener Care Center 800-985-9200 Serial Number: www.garmin.com GXM30 010-00423-00 XM RADIO ID: B99U70CU 28400000 Made in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 7
throughout this manual iii Product Registration iv XM WX Weather and XM Radio ID iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Connecting the GXM 30 to a Garmin Unit 2 Subscribing to XM WX Weather and Radio 3 XM WX Weather Features 5 Displaying Weather Information 5 NEXRAD Radar 6 Satellite Mosaic - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 8
may occur, as permanent damage may result. Mounting Holes Magnetic Base SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The GXM 30 is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 9
30 TO A GARMIN UNIT Connecting the GXM 30 to a Garmin Unit Position the GXM 30 where is has a clear view of the sky. This can be on the outside of the vehicle or behind the windscreen of the vehicle. Connect the GXM 30 to the USB port on the Garmin unit. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 10
Radio With the GXM 30 connected, contact XM Satellite Radio to activate your XM WX weather and audio subscription service. Follow the instructions below. Complete Steps 1-3 BEFORE calling XM Satellite Radio: Step 1: Check the System Setup Make certain the GXM 30 is connected to the Garmin unit. Step - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 11
in the Service Level field, turn off the Garmin unit. Step 7: Add Features to your Unit When you turn on the GXM 30 after completing Step 6, you are ready to add weather features to the unit's Map Page and set your new favorite channels. XM Information GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 4 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 12
GXM 30 receives XM WX Weather data and shows it on the Garmin unit's Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. The weather data for each feature comes from reputable weather data centers such as the National Weather Service and the Hydrometerological Prediction Center. (See the XM WX Satellite - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 13
, press MENU, highlight Weather Legend, and press ENTER. NEXRAD can be displayed independently or with a variety of other weather information. For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and Intensity, see pages 30-31. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 6 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 14
> SATELLITE MOSAIC Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic displays infared composite images of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites. The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover. Satellite Mosiac Cloud Tops Legend 7 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 15
XM WEATHER FEATURES > LIGHTNING Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning bolt icons, as shown in the images detection network only detects cloud-to-ground lightning. Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to-ground lightning strike. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 8 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 16
XM WEATHER FEATURES > STORM CELLS Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storms as well as the storm's projected path in the about the storm cell can be viewed by selecting the storm cell with the map pointer. Automotive and Marine Aviation 9 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 17
squares that appear along the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center. The Center provides four forecasts at 12-hour intervals as well as a fifth forecast at a 24-hour interval. Hurricanes Hurricane Track GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 10 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 18
XM WEATHER FEATURES > SURFACE WINDS Surface Winds Marine and Automotive units shows Surface Winds with a wind barb. The wind barb is a circle are attached to the tail. Wind Direction Surface Winds Calm 5 knots 10 knots 15 knots 20 knots 50 knots 11 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 19
XM WEATHER FEATURES > WINDS ALOFT Winds Aloft Aviation units display winds aloft using wind barbs or a wind streamline depending indicate wind speed and direction. The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows. Wind Barbs Wind Streamline GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 12 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 20
. Pressure readings can help determine weather and wind conditions in an area. High pressure areas are generally associated with fair weather. Low pressure areas are generally (in), and Hectopascals (hPa). Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 21
XM WEATHER FEATURES > FRONTS Fronts The Fronts feature displays lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. This Center in any horizontal direction results in decreased pressure. Winds flow clockwise around Low Pressure Centers in North America. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 22
, visibility ranges from 1 miles to 4.5 miles. Visibility Contour Lines This image displays NEXRAD Radar, Satellite Mosaic, and Visibility. Displaying multiple features may help to provide a clearer picture of the weather conditions in the area. 15 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 23
XM WEATHER FEATURES > COUNTY WARNINGS County Warnings When the National Weather Service issues a weather warning for a county, the county is highlighted with the Thunderstorm Warning Flood Warning Flash Flood Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 16 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 24
XM WEATHER FEATURES > WATER TEMPERATURE AND WAVE PERIOD Water Temperature The Water Temperature feature displays the water's surface Wave Period feature provides the time (in seconds) between successive waves. Water Temperature Wave Period 17 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 25
as indicated by the direction of the red arrow. XM WEATHER FEATURES > WAVE DIRECTION AND WAVE HEIGHT Wave Height The Wave Height feature displays wave heights. The wave heights for an area are separated by contour lines. Wave Direction Wave Height GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 18 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 26
XM WEATHER FEATURES > MARINE WARNINGS Marine Warnings When a Marine Warning is issued, the area for the warning is highlighted in the map pointer. To view more detailed information, press ENTER. Marine Warnings Marine Warning Detailed Information 19 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 27
XM WEATHER FEATURES > BUOY REPORTS Buoy Reports Report readings are taken from buoys and coastal observation stations. These Period, Wind Direction and Speed, Visibility, and Barometric Pressure. Buoy Selected with map pointer Buoy report detail GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 20 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 28
XM WEATHER FEATURES > METAR METAR Meteorological Aeronautical Reports (METARs) are an international code used for reporting weather observations. If METAR data is available for an airport, a ceiling below 500 feet AGL or visibility less than 1 mile) 21 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 29
are amended as necessary due to changing weather conditions or issuance/cancellation of a SIGMET 30 knots or more at the surface. • AIRMET Zulu (Icing) (blue): Moderate icing. Freezing levels. AIRMET selected with map pointer AIRMET detailed information GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 30
XM WEATHER FEATURES > SIGMET SIGMET A SIGMET (SIGnificant METeorlogical Forecast) advises of weather that is potentially hazardous to all aircraft. In the contiguous United States ENTER. SIGMET selected with map pointer SIGMET detailed information 23 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 31
XM WEATHER FEATURES > TFR TFR Temporary Flight Restrictions or TFRs temporarily restrict all aircraft from entering the selected airspace pointer. To view more detailed information, press ENTER. TFR selected with map pointer TFR detailed information GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 24 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 32
XM WEATHER FEATURES > ECHO TOPS Echo Tops Echo Tops are derived from NEXRAD radar and indicate the highest altitude at which precipitation is . (higher = more intense) Echo Tops for all altitudes Echo Tops at 15,000 feet Echo Tops at 20,000 feet 25 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 33
Contours XM WEATHER FEATURES > FREEZING LEVEL AND FORECAST Forecast Forecast displays Fronts, High and Low Pressure Centers, and City Conditions. The forecast can be viewed in 12- hour increments for the next 48 hours. Forecast map GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Sunny Partly Cloudy - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 34
. Terminal Aerodrome Forecast XM Radio The XM Audio feature requires a subscription to XM Radio. Channels can be scanned by category and saved to a Favorites list. The XM audio output can be turned on and off. Category Channel list Current song 27 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 35
submersion for 30 minutes IEC 60529 IPX7 Mount Thread Size: M3 x 0.5 Cable: Braided shield, 5 conductor 28 AWG, Right Angle Male Mini-B connector Power Source: 4.5-5.5 Vdc Usage: 2.5 watts max Performance Dynamics: 999 knots, 6g GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual APPENDIX > SPECFICATIONS - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 36
APPENDIX > FEATURE BROADCAST RATES Feature NEXRAD Radar Satellite Mosaic Storm Cells Lightning Surface Winds Surface Pressure Hurricane Track Visibility Forecast Fronts Water Temperature 12 mins 12 mins 12 mins 7.5 mins 12 mins 12 mins 12 mins 12 mins GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 37
(chaff) which can cause alterations in radar scans • Interference from buildings or mountains, which may cause shadows GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual APPENDIX > NEXRAD OVERVIEW NEXRAD Limitations Certain limitations exist regarding the NEXRAD radar displays. Some, but not all, are - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 38
radar receiver. The 30 .09" .5 - .7" Light - Moderate Moderate 35 .24" .7 - 1.0" Moderate 40 .48" 1" + or sleet Heavy Heavy Heavy 45 1.25" 1" + or sleet Heavy Heavy 50 2.5" sleet Intense 55 5.7" sleet Extreme 55+ 12.7" Extreme GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 39
different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The GXM 30 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 40
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. 33 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 41
problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The GXM 30 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 damage to the equipment. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 42
XM signal may vary depending on location. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement included with the XM Welcome Kit and available at xmradio.com. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States. XM WX is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. 35 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 43
, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual APPENDIX > WEATHER DATA WARRANTY punitive damages or lost profits resulting from use of or interruptions in the transmission or reception of the Services. LIMITS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY a) DISCLAIMERS - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 44
SERVICE THAT YOU RECEIVED DURING THE SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE SPECIFIC EVENT THAT GAVE RISE TO THE APPLICABLE DAMAGE OR LOSS. THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK IS REFLECTED IN OUR PRICES FAA and may not be updated outside of normal business hours GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 45
Hurricanes 10 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual I icing 26 IFR 21 Interference 30 Introduction iii Isobars 13 L Lightning 8 Lightning bolt icons 8 Limited Warranty 33 Low Pressure Center 14, 26 M Magnetic Base 1 Marine Warnings 19 METAR 21 Mounting Holes 1 N National Weather Service 16 - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 46
18 Wave Height 18 Wave Period 17 Weather data 5 Weather Legend 6 Weather Maps Fronts 14 Winds Aloft 12 Wind barb 11 Wind Barbs 12 Wind Streamline 12 X XM Audio 27 XM Package 4 XM Radio 4 XM Radio ID iv XM Weather/Radio 800 number 3 XM WX Weather 4 39 GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual - Garmin GPSMAP 396 | GXM 30 Owner's Manual for Marine/Aviation Products - Page 47
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