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GPSMAP 178/178C
chartplotter & depth-finder
owner’s manual
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© 2004-2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street, Liberty House, No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Hounsdown Business Park, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax (913) 397.8282 Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) Fax 886/2.2642.9099 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 All
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Preface Introduction Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured map- ping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. Preface/Registration/ Software License Agreement To get the most out of your new navigation system, take the time to go through this owner’s manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual is broken i
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FCC Compliance Introduction This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” FCC Compliance requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this d
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Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident Introduction or collision resulting in death or serious injury. • When navigating, car efully compare information displayed on the unit to all available naviga- Warnings and Cautions tion sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to
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This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the Introduction customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unautho
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Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is a Introduction powerful navigation device that can give you the information you need: Precision Performance Capabilities • (178) 10 level grayscale FSTN display with backlighting • (178C) High-contrast, 256-color LCD screen with backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning • WAAS Capable — receive signals from the additional set of WAAS (
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Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes Introduction the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Standard Package: Packing List • GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Unit • GA 29 Remote External Antenna and 30’ cable* • Internal Antenna** • Single-Knob Tilt & Swivel Bracket I • Power/Data Cable • Owner’s Manual GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Standard and Optional Transducers • Quick Reference Car
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i . . . .Section . . . .T . wo: Reference . . . . . . . . . . . .22-91 . . . . Preface/Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Introduction Map Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 FCC Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Zooming . . . . . . . . . .
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TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Introduction Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Adjust screen backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 “How To” Index Enter data and select options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Learn how to operate the unit’s function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mark your present locati
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(ZOOM) OUT Key Getting Started The OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) (ZOOM) IN Key The IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) Keypad Usage PAGE Key The PAGE key selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page. OUT QUIT Key PAGE The QUIT key returns the display to the previous page and, when entering data, it restores the previous value IN (cancels data entry). ARROW KE
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The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient Getting Started selection of navigation options and data entry. The Getting Started Tour introduces you to the keypad and provides a ‘hands-on’ lesson in using the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder. We strongly encourage you Selecting Options to follow the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the un
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Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefined requires the use of both Getting Started the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key. To enter a name or number in a data field: Entering Data 1. Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fields (e.g. ‘ Waypoint Edit’) you can use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor (highlight) to fields on the page. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to move up or down and the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move sideways. 2. Pressing the ENTER ke
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Initializing the Receiver Getting Started The first time you power up your GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the Initializing the Receiver/ GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver Power On to “find itself” anywhere in the world. To speed up the initialization process, we recommend using the graphic initializ
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To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder: Getting Started 1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the ‘GPS’ tab is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. Initializing the Receiver 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Initialize Position’ and press ENTER to initialize the receiver from the map. The Initialize Position Page appears, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPA
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GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Getting Started Tour Getting Started The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides detailed map coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the screen display. Tour/Backlighting This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode. Once you’re familiar with the main pages and functions of the unit, refer to the reference section for instruct
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Each page of the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder’s system also features an options page, which gives Getting Started you access to other functions and features that relate to the specific page you are viewing. To get a feel for how the option pages work, let’s put the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder into simulator mode. Simulator Mode To activate the simulator mode: 1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the ‘GPS’ tab is highlighted, then press the MENU key
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Main Pages Getting Started The Map Page is one of six main pages used in the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder’s system. The six main pages are the Map Page, Map/Sonar Split Page, Sonar Page, Compass Page, Highway Page, and Active Route Page. All pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the Main Pages/ pages in either direction using the PAGE and QUIT keys. Map Page Compass Page Active Route Page Map Page Map/Sonar Split Page Sonar Page Highway Page PAGE QUIT Ma
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Using the Map Cursor Getting Started Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Controlled by the ARROW KEYPAD, the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations, Map Cursor mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen map items and waypoints. To get a feel for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Use the IN/OUT keys to set the map scale to the 50 nm settin
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To mark your present position: Getting Started 1. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until the ‘New Waypoint’ window appears then release the key. The window shows a default three-digit waypoint name/number (001), symbol (dot), and position. Marking Waypoints You can leave the name as the auto-assigned number, but for this exercise, lets change the name to ‘DOCK’. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint name field (001) and press ENTER/MARK. You see that just the first ‘0’ is now highl
