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Panoptix transducer automatically. When this setting is turned off, you can enter the specific installation angle for the transducer using the Pitch Angle setting. Many forward view transducers are installed at a 45-degree angle and down view transducers are installed at a zero-degree angle. Flipped: Sets the orientation of the Panoptix sonar view when the down view transducer is installed with the cables pointing toward the port side of the boat. This applies to Panoptix transducers in the LiveVü Down, RealVü 3D Down, and RealVü 3D Historical sonar views. Calibrate Compass: Calibrates the internal compass in the Panoptix transducer (Calibrating the Compass, page 33). This applies to Panoptix transducers with an internal compass, such as the PS21-TR transducer. Orientation: Controls if the transducer is in down or forward installation mode. The Auto setting uses the AHRS sensor to determine the orientation. This applies to PS22 and LiveScope transducers. Focus: Adjusts the sonar view to compensate for the speed of sound in water. The Auto setting uses the temperature of the water to calculate the speed of sound. This applies to LiveScope transducers. Restore Sonar Defaults: Restores the sonar settings to the factory default values. Setting the Bow Offset For forward view Panoptix transducers, you can enter a bow offset to compensate the forward distance readings for the transducer installation location. This allows you to view the forward distance from the bow instead of the transducer installation location. This feature applies to Panoptix transducers in the FrontVü, LiveVü Forward, and RealVü 3D Forward sonar views. 1 Measure the horizontal distance from the transducer to the bow. NOTE: To use the compass, you must mount the transducer on the transom or the trolling motor shaft. The compass may not work when you mount the transducer on the motor. NOTE: For best results, you should use a heading sensor such as the SteadyCast™ heading sensor. The heading sensor shows the direction the transducer is pointing relative to the boat. NOTE: Compass calibration is available only for transducers with an internal compass, such as the PS21-TR transducer. You can begin turning your boat before calibrating, but you must fully rotate your boat 1.5 times during calibration. 1 From an applicable sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Installation. 2 If necessary, select Use AHRS to turn on the AHRS sensor. 3 Select Calibrate Compass. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Radar WARNING The marine radar transmits microwave energy that has the potential to be harmful to humans and animals. Before beginning radar transmission, verify that the area around the radar is clear. The radar transmits a beam approximately 12° above and below a line extending horizontally from the center of the radar. To avoid possible personal injury, do not look directly at the antenna at close range when the radar is transmitting. Eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy. When you connect your compatible chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar, such as a GMR™ Fantom™ 6 radar or a GMR 24 xHD, you can view more information about your surroundings. The radar transmits a narrow beam of microwave energy as it rotates to a 360° pattern. When the transmitted energy contacts a target, some of that energy is reflected back to the radar. 2 From an applicable sonar view, select Menu > Sonar Setup > Installation > Bow Offset. 3 Enter the distance measured, and select Done. On the applicable sonar view, the forward range shifts by the distance you entered. Calibrating the Compass Before you can calibrate the compass, the transducer must be installed on the shaft far enough away from the trolling motor to avoid magnetic interference, and deployed in the water. Calibration must be of sufficient quality to enable the internal compass. Radar Interpretation Reading and interpreting the radar display takes practice. The more you use the radar, the better you will become at relying on the radar display when you really need it. Radar can be useful in many situations, such as avoiding collisions when you have limited visibility, for example when it is dark or foggy, tracking weather, seeing what is ahead of you, and locating birds and fish. The radar overlay feature can help you interpret the radar display more easily, because it overlays the radar returns on top of the chart. This can help you identify the difference between a radar return of a land mass, bridge, or rain cloud. Showing the AIS vessels on the radar overlay can also help you identify features on the radar display. In the screenshot below, the radar overlay is turned on. This screen also shows a video feed. We can easily identify a few items on the radar screen. Radar 33

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Introduction	9
Device Overview	9
GPSMAP 7x2/7x2 Plus and GPSMAP 9x2/9x2 Plus Connector View	9
GPSMAP 12x2 Touch/A12/12x2 Plus Connector View	9
Using the Touchscreen	9
On-Screen Buttons	9
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen	9
Tips and Shortcuts (MFD models)	10
Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter	10
Downloading the Manuals from the Web	10
Garmin Support Center	10
Inserting Memory Cards	10
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals	10
Selecting the GPS Source	10
Customizing the Chartplotter	10
Home Screen	10
Adding an Item to Favorites	11
Customizing the Home Screen	11
Customizing Pages	11
Customizing the Layout of a SmartMode or Combination Page	11
Changing the Background Image	11
Recommended Background Image Dimensions	11
Customizing the Startup Screen	11
Recommended Startup Image Dimensions	11
Adding a SmartMode Layout	12
Creating a New Combination Page	12
Deleting a Combination Page	12
Customizing the Data Overlays	12
Resetting the Station Layouts	12
Presets	12
Saving a New Preset	12
Managing Presets	12
Setting the Vessel Type	13
Adjusting the Backlight	13
Adjusting the Color Mode	13
Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically	13
Enabling Screen Lock	13
Automatically Turning Off the System	13
ActiveCaptain App	13
ActiveCaptain Roles	13
Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App	13
Enabling Smart Notifications	14
Receiving Notifications	14
Managing Notifications	14
Making Notifications Private	14
Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App	14
Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain	15
Communication with Wireless Devices	15
Wi‑Fi Network	15
Setting Up the Wi‑Fi Wireless Network	15
Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter	15
Changing the Wireless Channel	15
Changing the Wi‑Fi Host	15
Wireless Remote Control	15
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the Chartplotter	15
Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight	15
Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters	15
Wireless Wind Sensor	15
Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the Chartplotter	15
Adjusting the Wind Sensor Orientation	15
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch	16
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix™‎ Device	16
Charts and 3D Chart Views	16
Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart	16
Zooming In and Out Using the Touchscreen	16
Chart Symbols	16
Measuring a Distance on the Chart	17
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart	17
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart	17
Viewing Details about Navaids	17
Navigating to a Point on the Chart	17
Premium Charts	17
Fish Eye 3D Chart View	18
Viewing Tide Station Information	18
Animated Tide and Current Indicators	18
Showing Tides and Current Indicators	18
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart	18
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks	18
Automatic Identification System	18
AIS Targeting Symbols	18
Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets	19
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel	19
Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel	19
Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel	19
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats	19
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm	19
AIS Aids to Navigation	19
AIS Distress Signals	20
Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission	20
AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols	20
Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts	20
Turning Off AIS Reception	20
Chart Menu	20
Chart Layers	20
Chart Layer Settings	20
Depth Layer Settings	20
My Vessel Layer Settings	21
Laylines Settings	21
User Data Layer Settings	21
Other Vessels Layer Settings	21
Water Layer Settings	21
Depth Range Shading	21
Weather Layer Settings	22
Radar Overlay Settings	22
Chart Settings	22
Fish Eye 3D Settings	22
Supported Maps	22
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping	22
Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature	23
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map	23
Garmin Quickdraw Community	23
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain	23
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using ActiveCaptain	23
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain	23
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect	23
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect	23
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using Garmin Connect	23
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings	24
Navigation with a Chartplotter	24
Basic Navigation Questions	24
Destinations	25
Searching for a Destination by Name	25
Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart	25
Searching for a Marine Services Destination	25
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To	25
Stopping Navigation	25
Waypoints	25
Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint	25
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location	25
Marking an SOS Location	25
Projecting a Waypoint	25
Viewing a List of all Waypoints	25
Editing a Saved Waypoint	25
Moving a Saved Waypoint	25
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint	26
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB	26
Deleting All Waypoints	26
Routes	26
Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present Location	26
Creating and Saving a Route	26
Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths	26
Editing a Saved Route	26
Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route	26
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route	27
Initiating a Search Pattern	27
Deleting a Saved Route	27
Deleting All Saved Routes	27
Auto Guidance	27
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path	27
Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path	27
Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path	27
Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress	28
Setting a Timed Arrival	28
Auto Guidance Path Configurations	28
Adjusting the Distance from Shore	28
Tracks	28
Showing Tracks	28
Setting the Color of the Active Track	28
Saving the Active Track	28
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks	29
Editing a Saved Track	29
Saving a Track as a Route	29
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track	29
Deleting a Saved Track	29
Deleting All Saved Tracks	29
Retracing the Active Track	29
Clearing the Active Track	29
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording	29
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log	29
Boundaries	29
Creating a Boundary	29
Converting a Route to a Boundary	29
Converting a Track to a Boundary	29
Editing a Boundary	29
Linking a Boundary to a SmartMode Layout	30
Setting a Boundary Alarm	30
Disabling all Boundary Alarms	30
Deleting a Boundary	30
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, and Boundaries	30
Sailing Features	30
Setting the Vessel Type	30
Sail Racing	30
Starting Line Guidance	30
Setting the Starting Line	30
Using the Starting Line Guidance	30
Starting the Race Timer	30
Stopping the Race Timer	30
Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS Antenna	30
Laylines Settings	31
Setting the Keel Offset	31
Sailboat Autopilot Operation	31
Wind Hold	31
Setting the Wind Hold Type	31
Engaging Wind Hold	31
Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold	31
Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot	32
Tack and Gybe	32
Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold	32
Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold	32
Setting a Tack and Gybe Delay	32
Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor	32
Heading Line and Angle Markers	32
Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers	32
Sonar Fishfinder	32
Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals	32
Changing the Sonar View	32
Traditional Sonar View	32
Split-Frequency Sonar View	33
Split-Zoom Sonar View	33
Garmin ClearVü Sonar View	33
SideVü Sonar View	33
SideVü Scanning Technology	33
Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen	33
Panoptix Sonar Views	33
LiveVü Down Sonar View	34
LiveVü Forward Sonar View	34
RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View	34
RealVü 3D Down Sonar View	34
RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View	34
FrontVü Sonar View	35
Panoptix LiveScope™‎ Sonar View	35
Perspective View	35
Selecting the Transducer Type	35
Selecting a Sonar Source	35
Renaming a Sonar Source	35
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen	35
Pausing the Sonar Display	35
Viewing Sonar History	35
Sonar Sharing	35
Adjusting the Level of Detail	36
Adjusting the Color Intensity	36
Sonar Recordings	36
Recording the Sonar Display	36
Stopping the Sonar Recording	36
Deleting a Sonar Recording	36
Playing Sonar Recordings	36
Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Sonar Setup	36
Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen	36
Setting the Scroll Speed	37
Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale	37
Sonar Noise Rejection Settings	37
Sonar Appearance Settings	37
Sonar Alarms	38
Advanced Sonar Settings	38
Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Transducer Installation Settings	38
Sonar Frequencies	38
Selecting the Transducer Frequency	39
Creating a Frequency Preset	39
Turning On the A-Scope	39
Panoptix Sonar Setup	39
Zooming in a Panoptix LiveVü or LiveScope Sonar View	39
Adjusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level	39
Adjusting the RealVü Sweep Speed	39
LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Menu	39
Setting the LiveVü and FrontVü Transducer Transmit Angle	40
Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm	40
LiveVü and FrontVü Appearance Settings	40
RealVü Appearance Settings	40
Perspective Appearance Settings	40
Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings	40
Setting the Bow Offset	41
Calibrating the Compass	41
Radar	41
Radar Interpretation	41
Radar Overlay	42
Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment	42
Transmitting Radar Signals	42
Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals	42
Setting Up the Timed Transmit Mode	42
Enabling and Adjusting a Radar No Transmit Zone	42
Adjusting the Radar Range	42
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range	42
MotionScope™‎ Doppler Radar Technology	42
Enabling a Guard Zone	43
Defining a Circular Guard Zone	43
Defining a Partial Guard Zone	43
MARPA	43
MARPA Targeting Symbols	43
Acquiring MARPA Targets Automatically	43
Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object	43
Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object	43
Viewing Information about a MARPA-tagged Object	43
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats	43
Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen	43
VRM and EBL	44
Showing and Adjusting the VRM and the EBL	44
Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object	44
Echo Trails	44
Turning on Echo Trails	44
Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails	44
Clearing the Echo Trails	44
Radar Settings	44
Radar Gain	44
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically	44
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually	44
Minimizing Nearby Large-Object Interference	44
Minimizing Side-Lobe Interference on the Radar Screen	45
Radar Filter Settings	45
Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen	45
Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar Screen	45
Averaging Multiple Scans on the Radar Screen	45
Radar Options Menu	45
Radar Setup Menu	45
Reducing Cross Talk Clutter on the Radar Screen	45
Radar Appearance Settings	46
Radar Installation Settings	46
Front-of-Boat Offset	46
Measuring the Potential Front-of-Boat Offset	46
Setting the Front-of-Boat Offset	46
Setting a Custom Park Position	46
Radar My Vessel Layer Settings	46
Selecting a Different Radar Source	46
Changing the Radar Mode	46
Autopilot	46
Opening the Autopilot Screen	46
Autopilot Screen	46
Adjusting the Step Steering Increment	47
Setting the Power Saver	47
Enabling Shadow Drive™‎	47
Selecting the Preferred Heading Source	47
Autopilot Overlay Bar	47
Engaging the Autopilot	47
Adjusting the Heading with the Helm	47
Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step Steering Mode	47
Steering Patterns	47
Following the U-Turn Pattern	47
Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern	47
Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern	47
Following the Williamson Turn Pattern	48
Following an Orbit Pattern	48
Setting Up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern	48
Setting Up and Following a Search Pattern	48
Cancelling a Steering Pattern	48
Adjusting the Autopilot Response	48
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch	48
Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions	48
Controlling the Autopilot with a GRID 20 Remote Control	48
Reactor™‎ Autopilot Remote Control	48
Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control With a Chartplotter	48
Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Action Keys	48
Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software	49
Yamaha Autopilot	49
Yamaha Autopilot Screen	49
Yamaha Autopilot Settings	49
Yamaha Autopilot Overlay Bar	49
Force®‎ Trolling Motor Control	49
Connecting to a Trolling Motor	49
Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens	50
Trolling Motor Control Bar	50
Trolling Motor Settings	50
Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control Shortcut Keys	50
Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass	50
Setting the Bow Offset	50
Digital Selective Calling	51
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality	51
Turning On DSC	51
DSC List	51
Viewing the DSC List	51
Adding a DSC Contact	51
Incoming Distress Calls	51
Navigating to a Vessel in Distress	51
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio	51
Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter	51
Position Tracking	51
Viewing a Position Report	51
Navigating to a Tracked Vessel	51
Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel	52
Editing Information in a Position Report	52
Deleting a Position-Report Call	52
Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart	52
Individual Routine Calls	52
Selecting a DSC Channel	52
Making an Individual Routine Call	52
Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target	52
Gauges and Graphs	52
Viewing the Gauges	52
Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge	52
Customizing the Gauges	52
Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits	52
Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges	53
Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges	53
Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges	53
Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms	53
Yamaha Engine Gauges	53
Engine Condition Icons	53
Engine Alert Icons	53
Setting Up the Gauges	53
Configuring the Number of Engines	53
Configuring the Tank Level Sensors	53
Changing the Data Shown	54
Yamaha Engine Data Settings	54
Setting the Fuel Alarm	54
Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel	54
Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel	54
Viewing the Wind Gauges	54
Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge	54
Configuring the Speed Source	54
Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge	54
Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge	54
Viewing Trip Gauges	54
Resetting Trip Gauges	54
Battery Management	55
Setting Up the Battery Management Page	55
Viewing Graphs	55
Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales	55
inReach®‎ Messages	55
Connecting an inReach Device to the Chartplotter	55
Receiving inReach Messages	55
Sending an inReach Preset Message	55
Replying to an inReach Message	55
Digital Switching	55
Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page	55
Dometic®‎ Optimus®‎ Features	56
Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar	56
Optimus Overlay Bar Overview	56
Optimus Overlay Symbols	56
Optimus Limp Home Mode	56
Tide, Current, and Celestial Information	56
Tide Station Information	56
Current Station Information	56
Celestial Information	56
Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial Information for a Different Date	56
Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current Station	56
Viewing Almanac Information from the Navigation Chart	56
Warning Manager	56
Viewing Messages	57
Sorting and Filtering Messages	57
Saving Messages to a Memory Card	57
Clearing all of the Messages	57
Media Player	57
Opening the Media Player	57
Media Player Icons	57
Selecting the Media Device and Source	57
Playing Music	57
Browsing for Music	57
Enabling Alphabetical Search	57
Setting a Song to Repeat	57
Setting All Songs to Repeat	57
Setting Songs to Shuffle	57
Joining the Fusion PartyBus™‎ Network	57
Adjusting the Volume	57
Muting the Media Volume	57
Enabling and Disabling Zones	57
VHF Radio	57
Scanning VHF Channels	57
Adjusting the VHF Squelch	58
Radio	58
Setting the Tuner Region	58
Changing the Radio Station	58
Changing the Tuning Mode	58
Presets	58
Saving a Station as a Preset	58
Selecting a Preset	58
Removing a Preset	58
DAB Playback	58
Setting the DAB Tuner Region	58
Scanning for DAB Stations	58
Changing DAB Stations	58
Selecting a DAB Station from a List	58
Selecting a DAB Station from a Category	58
DAB Presets	58
Saving a DAB Station as a Preset	58
Selecting a DAB Preset from a List	58
Removing DAB Presets	58
SiriusXM Satellite Radio	59
Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID	59
Activating a SiriusXM Subscription	59
Customizing the Channel Guide	59
Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List	59
Parental Controls	59
Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls	59
Setting Parental Controls on SiriusXM Radio Channels	59
Clearing All Locked Channels on a SiriusXM Radio	59
Restoring Default Parental Control Settings Values	59
Changing a Parental Passcode on a SiriusXM Radio	59
Setting the Device Name	59
Updating the Media Player Software	59
SiriusXM Weather	59
SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription Requirements	60
Weather Data Broadcasts	60
Weather Warnings and Weather Bulletins	60
Changing the Weather Chart	60
Viewing Precipitation Information	60
Storm Cell and Lightning Information	60
Hurricane Information	60
Forecast Information	60
Viewing a Marine Forecast or an Offshore Forecast	60
Viewing Forecast Information for Another Time Period	60
Weather Fronts and Pressure Centers	60
City Forecasts	61
Viewing Fish Mapping Data	61
Viewing Sea Conditions	61
Surface Winds	61
Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave Direction	61
Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Information for Another Time Period	61
Viewing Sea Temperature Information	61
Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data	61
Changing the Sea Surface Temperature Color Range	61
Visibility Information	61

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Panoptix transducer automatically. When this setting is

turned off, you can enter the specific installation angle for the

transducer using the Pitch Angle setting. Many forward view

transducers are installed at a 45-degree angle and down

view transducers are installed at a zero-degree angle.

Flipped

: Sets the orientation of the Panoptix sonar view when

the down view transducer is installed with the cables pointing

toward the port side of the boat.

This applies to Panoptix transducers in the LiveVü Down,

RealVü 3D Down, and RealVü 3D Historical sonar views.

Calibrate Compass

: Calibrates the internal compass in the

Panoptix transducer (

Calibrating the Compass

, page 33

This applies to Panoptix transducers with an internal

compass, such as the PS21-TR transducer.

Orientation

: Controls if the transducer is in down or forward

installation mode. The Auto setting uses the AHRS sensor to

determine the orientation.

This applies to PS22 and LiveScope transducers.

Focus

: Adjusts the sonar view to compensate for the speed of

sound in water. The Auto setting uses the temperature of the

water to calculate the speed of sound.

This applies to LiveScope transducers.

Restore Sonar Defaults

: Restores the sonar settings to the

factory default values.

Setting the Bow Offset

For forward view Panoptix transducers, you can enter a bow

offset to compensate the forward distance readings for the

transducer installation location. This allows you to view the

forward distance from the bow instead of the transducer

installation location.

This feature applies to Panoptix transducers in the FrontVü,

LiveVü Forward, and RealVü 3D Forward sonar views.

Measure the horizontal distance

from the transducer to the

bow.

From an applicable sonar view, select

Sonar Setup

Installation

Bow Offset

Enter the distance measured, and select

Done

On the applicable sonar view, the forward range shifts by the

distance you entered.

Calibrating the Compass

Before you can calibrate the compass, the transducer must be

installed on the shaft far enough away from the trolling motor to

avoid magnetic interference, and deployed in the water.

Calibration must be of sufficient quality to enable the internal

compass.

NOTE:

To use the compass, you must mount the transducer on

the transom or the trolling motor shaft. The compass may not

work when you mount the transducer on the motor.

NOTE:

For best results, you should use a heading sensor such

as the SteadyCast

™

heading sensor. The heading sensor shows

the direction the transducer is pointing relative to the boat.

NOTE:

Compass calibration is available only for transducers

with an internal compass, such as the PS21-TR transducer.

You can begin turning your boat before calibrating, but you must

fully rotate your boat 1.5 times during calibration.

From an applicable sonar view, select

Sonar Setup

Installation

If necessary, select

Use AHRS

to turn on the AHRS sensor.

Select

Calibrate Compass

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Radar

WARNING

The marine radar transmits microwave energy that has the

potential to be harmful to humans and animals. Before

beginning radar transmission, verify that the area around the

radar is clear. The radar transmits a beam approximately 12°

above and below a line extending horizontally from the center of

the radar.

To avoid possible personal injury, do not look directly at the

antenna at close range when the radar is transmitting. Eyes are

the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy.

When you connect your compatible chartplotter to an optional

Garmin marine radar, such as a GMR

™

Fantom

™

6 radar or a

GMR 24 xHD, you can view more information about your

surroundings.

The radar transmits a narrow beam of microwave energy as it

rotates to a 360° pattern. When the transmitted energy contacts

a target, some of that energy is reflected back to the radar.

Radar Interpretation

Reading and interpreting the radar display takes practice. The

more you use the radar, the better you will become at relying on

the radar display when you really need it.

Radar can be useful in many situations, such as avoiding

collisions when you have limited visibility, for example when it is

dark or foggy, tracking weather, seeing what is ahead of you,

and locating birds and fish.

The radar overlay feature can help you interpret the radar

display more easily, because it overlays the radar returns on top

of the chart. This can help you identify the difference between a

radar return of a land mass, bridge, or rain cloud. Showing the

AIS vessels on the radar overlay can also help you identify

features on the radar display.

In the screenshot below, the radar overlay is turned on. This

screen also shows a video feed. We can easily identify a few

items on the radar screen.

Radar