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Pub. 988-0156-021
www.lowrance.com
GlobalMap 3300C
Mapping GPS Receiver
Installation and Operation
Instructions
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Copyright © 2004 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. ® Lowrance is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. MapCreate is a trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. Navionics is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc. Points of Interest Data in this unit are by infoUSA, copyright 2001-2004, All Rights Reserved. infoUSA is a trademark of infoUSA, Inc. eXitSource Database, copyright 2001-2004 Zenrin Co. Ltd. Exit Authority and eXitSource are trademarks of Zenrin C
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Table of Contents Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... 1 Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap 3300C...................... 2 How Lowrance GPS Works .......................................................... 4 Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 6 Free Training Aids Available ....................................................... 8 Unit Emulator......................................................
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Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint........................................ 48 Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint.............................................. 48 Navigate to Cursor Position on Map.......................................... 49 Navigate to a Point of Interest................................................... 50 Creating and Saving a Trail....................................................... 50 Displaying a Saved Trail ............................................................ 52 Navi
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Selecting a Waypoint .............................................................. 72 Set a Waypoint by Average Position...................................... 72 Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position................................ 72 Sec. 5: System & GPS Setup Options...................................73 Alarms ......................................................................................... 73 Check MMC Files and Storage Space........................................ 74 Communication
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Track Smoothing......................................................................... 97 Trail Options ............................................................................... 98 Delete All Trails...................................................................... 98 Update Trail Option................................................................ 98 Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance).................... 98 Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)...............................
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Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of digital GPS! We know you're anxious to begin navigating, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the GlobalMap 3300C and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your compact, color display, mapping GPS receiver. First, we want to thank you for buying a Lowrance GPS unit. Whether you're a first time use
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After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS expe- rience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap 3300C's many advanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced GPS Operations. This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS com- mand functions, organized in alphabetical order. When you come to a GPS menu command on the GlobalMap 3300C's screen, you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of con- tents, just flipping through Section
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MMC slots:...........................One with waterproof door (SD card compatible). Recording:........................GPS uses MMC & SD cards for recording trip details and displaying charts or custom maps. Back-up memory: .......... Built-in memory stores GPS data for dec- ades. User settings are stored when unit is turned off. Languages:...................... 10; menu languages selectable by user. GPS Receiver/antenna:............External; LGC-2000 12 parallel channel NMEA 2000-ready GPS/WAAS
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NOTICE! The storage and operation temperature range for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Cel- sius). Extended storage or operation in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the factory's Customer Service Department; phone numbers are listed on the last page. How Lowrance GPS Works You'll navigate faster and
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MapCreate map. There is so much detail in our background map (and even more in MapCreate) that we'll describe their contents and differ- ences in Section 3, Basic GPS Operations, on page 27. Another portion of the unit's onboard memory is devoted to recording GPS navigation information, which includes waypoints, event marker icons, trails and routes. This lets you look back the way you came. Think of this data storage like the hard drive memory in a computer or a tape in a cassette tape recorder
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The unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SD card. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC containing a map into the unit. Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work. You might be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page 11, so you can mount your unit and plug in the power. Or you might want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tutorials easy to skim. If that's the c
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The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to determine both position and elevation (your height above sea level — also called altitude.) This is called a 3D fix. Remember, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS works at very high frequencies. These signals can be easily blocked by trees, buildings, an automobile
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Also remember that this unit will always show navigation information in the shortest line from your present position to a waypoint, regardless of terrain! It only calculates position, it can’t know what’s between you and your destination, for example. It’s up to you to safely navigate around obstacles, no matter how you’re using this product. Free Training Aids Available Now that you know something about the technology that makes this unit possible, you're ready to start learning how to use that
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The emulator works exactly like your real GPS unit. Using the GPS Simulator feature, it allows you to run GPS routes and trails, even cre- ate real waypoints you can use in the field! And that's just some of the material available on our web site. To find out all we have available, go to WWW.LOWRANCE.COM and look around. For now, though, we'll get back to how to use this particular unit. And, first, how to use the manual. How to use this manual: typographical conventions Many instructions are li
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2. Press ↓ to Trail 1|ENT|→ to NAVIGATE|ENT. 3. You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a route. 4. The wait message disappears and the unit begins showing navigation information along the trail. Now, begin moving and follow your unit's directions. Translated into complete English, step 1 above would mean: "Start on the Map Page. Press the Menu key twice. Next, repeatedly press (or press and hold) the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select (highlight) the My Trails menu
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Section 2: Installation & Accessories Preparations You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you can plan how and where to route the cables for the antenna and power. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the de- sired configurati
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LGC-2000 Module, bottom view (left) and top view (right). GPS Module Installation The GPS module can be mounted on any flat surface, provided there is access behind the mounting surface for the screws. The optional mag- net allows the module to be easily used on cars or off-road vehicles. The pole mount adapter lets you mount the antenna on a pole or swivel mount that uses standard marine 1" - 14 threads. Surface Mount Tools required for installation are: wire pliers, flat screwdriver, drill, 1"
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If you need to route the cable through the mounting surface, drill a 1" (25mm) hole for the cable's connector. There is a notch in the antenna housing that allows the cable to pass through to the outside, if desired, instead of routing it through the mounting surface. After drilling the holes, pass the O-ring over the cable and press it into the groove on the bottom of the antenna housing. Now attach the an- tenna to the mounting surface, using 4 mm screws and the supplied lock washers. Route th
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Drill size 3/16" (4.75 mm) Drill four places. Drill size 1" (25 mm ) (If needed.) GPS module mounting template. After the module is installed, connect it to the unit. The LGC-2000 can communicate with your GPS unit either directly (using the supplied ex- tension cable) or through a NMEA 2000 network. Connecting Directly to the Unit After the module is installed, attach it to the end of the Y-adapter ex- tension cable as shown in the following diagram. To connect it to the unit, insert the extens
