Garmin GPSMAP 396 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner’ s Manual GPSMAP ® 396[...]

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I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP ® 396, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS, XM Radio, and XM WX W eather . T ake a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer [...]

T able of Contents Introduction ...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i W arning .................................................................................... v Caution .................................................[...]

Basic Operation in Marine Mode ......................................90 Marine Mode Page Sequence ............................................... 90 Navigating in Marine Mode ................................................... 91 Marine Mode Pages and Features ...................................92 Map Page ..........................................[...]

Appendix ..........................................................................154 Specifications ...................................................................... 154 Care Information ................................................................. 155 Optional Accessories .......................................................... 156 I[...]

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury . When installing the GPSMAP 396 in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver ’ s view of the road (see diagram). Do not mount w[...]

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. The GPSMAP 396 is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving. Use the GPSMAP 396[...]

G ETTING S T ARTED Unit Overview The GPSMAP 396 is an all-in-one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator -perfect for air , land, or water . This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is easy to read in bright sun, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn[...]

Charging the GPSMAP 396 Before using the unit, you need to charge the battery in the GPSMAP 396. Plug the unit into a 12 V olt connector to char ge. Y ou can use the unit while it is charging. T o charge the unit’ s battery: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit. Refer to the image on page 1 for conn[...]

T urning On the GPSMAP 396 The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 396, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. T o ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 396 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world. Before you turn on the unit t[...]

Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 396, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS Page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix. This process should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 396 is getting satellite signals, the GPS Page shows the status as “Acquiring Sat[...]

GPS Page Receiver status field Sky view Signal strength bars Power source indicator The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars —the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • White signal strength bars —the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data. • Green signal str [...]

GPS T ab Options Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight GPS. Press MENU to open the options menu: GPS T ab Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator —starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is helpful when learning how to use your unit. Enable W AAS —enables W AAS capability . Refer to page 163 of the “Appendix” for [...]

Learning About the Keypad IN/OUT Keys • Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page. ROCKER Keypad • Press up, down, right or left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons and icons, enter data, or move the map pointer . NRST/FIND Key • Shows the nearest airports, navaids, points of communication, and airspace boundaries in A v[...]

Using the GPSMAP 396 This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 396. T o switch between A viation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold P AGE . Use the ROCKER to select a mode, and press ENTER . Understanding T erms The GPSMAP 396 unit’ s advanced keypad system is designed to allow quick, convenient selectio[...]

Selecting Options and Entering Data T o enter data and select options, you must use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and start your selections. T o select and start an option: 1. Press MENU on any page. An[...]

T o enter data in a data field: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you want, and press ENTER to activate the field. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters. Press right to move to the next character or press left to move back to the previous character . If there are two lines of data, keep pressing right to drop to the [...]

Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 396 contains a Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite or XM signals are available or if either antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use. The following section describes how to use Simulator[...]

Entering a New Location From the GPS options menu you can enter a New Location and New Altitude to simulate from. T o enter a New Location using the map: 1. Press MENU twice, and highlight GPS from the vertical menu. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu . 3. Highlight New Location , and press ENTER . 4. Highlight Use Map , and press ENTER . 5. Us[...]

A VIA TION B ASIC O PERA TION I N A VIA TION M ODE A viation Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 396 of fers three usage modes, A viation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode. The main pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by pressing P AGE to move forward and QUIT to reverse. Each page also has an options menu that[...]

A VIA TION Creating a Direct T o In A viation Mode, press Direct T o to select a destination. When a Go T o or route is currently in use, holding Direct T o down briefly shows a detailed information page for the current destination. In Marine or Automotive Mode, pressing Direct T o shows the Navigate menu, which allows you to start navigation or e[...]

A VIA TION T o go to a recently-used or user-created waypoint: 1. Press Direct T o to show the Go T o Page. Use the ROCKER to select the Recent or User tab. Go T o Page: Recent T ab 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the point from the list, and press ENTER . From the User tab, you can also select the top waypoint name line and then spell out the waypo[...]

A VIA TION Airport T ab of Details Page 3. Highlight Show Map , and press ENTER to view the item on the map. Press QUIT when done. Highlight OK , and press ENTER to return to the Go T o Page. When viewing information for the Runway or Approach tabs, use the ROCKER to highlight the runway designation or approach name, and press ENTER . Then press up[...]

A VIA TION Finding a Nearby Point In A viation Mode, press NRST/FIND to open the Nearest Pages. These pages provide detailed information on the nearest airports, airport weather sources, navaids, cities, and user waypoints. In Marine and Automotive Modes, press NRST/FIND to open the Find Menu. Y ou can easily search waypoints, cities, exits, and ti[...]

A VIA TION Selecting a Nearby Point as Y our Destination In an emer gency , you can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 396 guide you to the closest point to land. T o select a nearby point as your destination: 1. Press NRST . 2. Use the ROCKER to select the sub tab along the top of the page. 3. Highlight the point using the ROCKER . 4. Press Direc[...]

A VIA TION V iewing Communication Frequencies The Nearest Pages list up to five nearest flight service station (FSS) and air route traffic control center (AR TCC) points of communication. The closest communication point is shown first, with additional points available when selected. For duplex operation, the corresponding VOR is listed (by iden[...]

A VIA TION Viewing Additional Airspace Information From the Nearest Pages, you can show additional airspace information, such as floor and ceiling limits or communication frequencies. T o view additional airspace information: 1. When an airspace alert appears, press NRST to show the Nearest Pages and the airspace information. If you are already vi[...]

A VIA TION Setting Airport Criteria From the Nearest Airport tab, an options window allows you to filter out airports that do not meet a defined criteria. This allows you to only show airports with a surface type and the minimum runway length you want. Runway Surface —allows you to set criteria for the type of surface on the runway: Any —show[...]

A VIA TION Selecting an Approach CAUTION: The approaches provided in the Jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only . The GPSMAP 396 is not an IFR-approved instrument and should not be used as a primary source of navigation guidance in instrument conditions. When you select an approach, it replaces the destination airport with the sequence [...]

A VIA TION Understanding V ectors The V ectors? option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you navigate to the final approach waypoint. If you select Y es , the GPSMAP 396 creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [F AF]). On the Active Route Page, a[...]

A VIA TION Finding Points on Land T o take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the GPSMAP 396, you can find points on the land and then create a turn-by-turn route (auto-route) to that point. For example, you can find a restaurant to eat dinner at when you land. T o Find Land Points: 1. Press Dire ct T o to show the Go T o Page. 2[...]

A VIA TION Marking a W aypoint W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 396. Press the ENTER/MARK to capture your present location to create a new waypoint. Y ou must have a valid 2D or 3D satellite fix to mark your location. Press MENU twice and open the GPS tab to view your satellite receiver status. For more inf[...]

A VIA TION Creating a Flight Plan (Route) Y ou can create a Flight Plan (or route) using the Route Page in the Main Menu. The Route is then saved for future use. Y ou can also create a route using the Active Route Page for immediate use. For more information, refer to “Creating Routes” beginning on page 60 and “Editing and Managing Routes” [...]

A VIA TION Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 396 guides you to the destination using a variety of tools. NOTE: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all of your flight plans (routes) in your unit are still current. If there is an obsolete Jeppesen avia[...]

A VIA TION A VIA TION M ODE P AGES This section discusses the major pages, such as the Map and T errain Pages, as well as some additional aviation features, such as E6B. Map Page The GPSMAP 396 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The Map Page shows map information (digital cartography) that includes air[...]

A VIA TION Map Orientation There are three map orientation options: North Up orients the map like a paper map, T rack Up orients the map in the direction of travel, and Course Up orients the map in the direction of the destination. When using T rack Up or Course Up, the North arrow indicates the orientation. T o change the map orientation, press P [...]

A VIA TION Panning the Map The panning arrow allows you to pan the map to show other map areas. As you pan past the edge of the current map, the screen moves to provide continuous map coverage. T o pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left on the ROCKER . The panning arrow moves the map so you can view different parts of the map. Panning the Map [...]

A VIA TION 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the extra tabs and view the information. 4. Select an on-screen button, and press ENTER . 5. Press QUIT to exit the Information Page. Airport Information Page Airspace Information Pan mode can also be used to retrieve information on airspaces depicted on the map. Airspace Information Highlighted airspace ar[...]

A VIA TION Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map Y ou can remove items from the map (declutter the screen) to remove unwanted items, such as highways. A viation Mode has various levels of declutter . T o quickly declutter the map, press ENTER . Y ou can also declutter the map on the T errain Page. T o declutter the Map Page (A viation Mode Only): [...]

A VIA TION Setting the Bug Indicator Y ou can set a bug indicator to show bearing or course to steer . Y ou can also enter a specific heading reference for the indicator . T o set the Bug Indicator: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Set Bug Indicator and press ENTER . 3. A list of Bug Indicat[...]

A VIA TION Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields T o customize the pages to show what you want, adjust the page layout and data fields. Y ou can adjust how the following pages look on the screen: Map, T errain, Panel, Compass, Highway , Location Data, T rip Computer , and optional Sonar Page. Y ou can adjust the data fields on many of these pa[...]

A VIA TION Additional Map Data Y ou can view the data that is currently loaded on your GPSMAP 396 unit and data card. T o review or change data card information: 1. Access the Map Page, and press MENU . 2. From the options menu, highlight Map Information , and press ENTER . Map Card Information Page Map Family highlighted. Press ENTER to view the i[...]

A VIA TION T errain Page The T errain Page, available only in A viation Mode, provides an overhead view of the terrain and obstacles beneath you. Alert windows appear on all pages to inform you of your proximity to the terrain and obstacles, as well as an unsafe descent rate. These alerts depend on user-defined parameters in the T errain setup. T [...]

A VIA TION Alerts If you are on another page of the GPSMAP 396 unit, T errain, Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts show in the lower-left corner to inform you of the situation. The alert remains on the screen until the flight path has cleared the obstacle or terrain, or until you press QUIT . Obstacle W arning Shown on the Panel Page Additional T er[...]

A VIA TION Setting Up the T errain Page and Alerts Use the T errain Setup Page to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near your flight path. Caution Elevation Select the Caution Elevation . If the terrain or an obstacle is within the Caution Elevation you entered, the GPSMAP 396 provides an alert. Look Ahead Time The Look Ahea[...]

A VIA TION Panel Page The Panel Page shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format, similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the dif ferences between this page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanical panel instruments use sensors that provide information different from that derived using GPS. The Panel Page appears only when the GPSM[...]

A VIA TION Setting Up the Panel Page Y ou can set the bug indicator and change the CDI scale to suit your needs. T o set a user-defined bug heading reference: 1. With the Panel Page appears, press MENU to show the Panel Page options menu. 2. Highlight Set Bug Indicator , and press ENTER . 3. Highlight User Selected , and press ENTER . A window app[...]

A VIA TION VNA V (V ertical Navigation) The VNA V sub tab in the Main Menu provides settings for the vertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional profile that guides you from your present location and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. When the VNA V profile is defined, message alerts help [...]

A VIA TION Panel Page Showing the VNA V Indicator VNA V Indicator VNA V indicators also appear on the Map Page when the page layout is set to Map W ith Overlay . Y ou are at the proper altitude for the VNA V profile when the blue bars are centered within the VNA V indicators. VNA V Indicator Map Page Showing the VNA V Indicator Setting up VNA V T [...]

A VIA TION Active Route Page Whenever you start a route (flight plan) or initiate a Go T o while in A viation or Marine Mode, the Active Route Page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, Course, Distance, and several other fields of information. The current destination point, the active point, is marked [...]

A VIA TION Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show while navigating a route in A viation and Marine Modes. The default page shows a compass ribbon, your current latitude and longitude, the current date and time, the distance and direction from the nearest landmark, and eight user [...]

A VIA TION Flight Log The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GPSMAP 396 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in A viation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. The bottom of the Flights tab shows the time of your last flight. This resets if y[...]

A VIA TION Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Profile and W eight & Balance. T o open the Aircraft tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Aircraft from the vertical list of tabs. 3. Press the ROCKER right or left to highlight either the Aircraft Profile tab or the Weight & Ba[...]

A VIA TION T o rename or delete a saved aircraft profile: 1. From the Aircraft Profile tab, use the ROCKER to highlight Current Aircraft and select the profile you want to rename. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the on-screen Rename or Delete button, and press ENTER . If Rename is selected, use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to enter a new tail number . [...]

A VIA TION E6B T ab The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, T rue Airspeed, and W inds Aloft (Head W ind, T ail W ind, W ind From, and W ind Speed), based on information you enter . T o open the E6B tab of the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight E6B from the vertical list of tabs. E6B T ab Calculated[...]

A VIA TION T o calculate true airspeed and density altitude: 1. From the E6B tab, highlight the Indicated Altitude field (at the top of the page), and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter . Press ENTER when finished. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the Calibrated Airspeed , Baro Pressure, and T otal Air T[...]

A VIA TION XM Audio Page Use the XM Audio Page to view and select XM Radio channels, add channels to or remove channels from the Favorites category , and turn XM audio output on or off. NOTE: Y ou MUST have a GXM 30/30A or GXM 30 smart antenna connected to your GPSMAP 396 and a subscription to XM Radio to use XM Radio features. Additionally , you m[...]

A VIA TION XM Audio Page Field on the Display T ab T o select an XM Radio channel: Press up or down on the ROCKER to scroll through the list of channels, highlight the channel you want, and then press ENTER . A triangle ( ) appears to the left of the channel currently playing. T o select an XM Radio category: Press the IN or OUT keys to change the [...]

A VIA TION Using Favorites Y ou can create a customized list of up to 30 of your XM Radio favorites. T o add a channel to Favorites: 1. Use the ROCKER to select a channel, or use the IN and OUT keys to select a category , and then highlight a channel. 2. Press MENU once. 3. Highlight Add T o Favorites , and press ENTER . Repeat to add additional ch[...]

A VIA TION Scanning XM Radio Channels From the XM Audio Page, you can scan all channels, scan channels in a specific category , or scan channels in your Favorites. T o scan XM Radio channels: 1. On the XM Audio Page, press MENU . 2. Select Scan on the options menu, and press ENTER . 3. Select All Channels to scan all channels. OR Select Category t[...]

A UTOMOTIVE B ASIC O PERA TION I N A UTOMOTIVE M ODE T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold P AGE/MODE . 2. Use the ROCKER to select either A viation , Automotive , or Marine , and press ENTER . Automotive Mode Page Sequence Automotive Mode features two main pages: the Map and T rip Computer Pages. Optional Highway , Compass, and XM Audio Pages [...]

A UTOMOTIVE Navigating in Automotive Mode Automotive Mode and Marine Mode are similar . Most of the features discussed here also apply to Marine Mode. There are several ways to begin navigating to a point in Automotive Mode: • Select a point on the map and press Direct T o . • Press Direct T o to start a new route using the Find menu, or start [...]

A UTOMOTIVE T o start new route using the Find Menu: 1. Press Direct T o to open the Navigate menu. 2. Highlight New Route (or Go T o Point when in Marine Mode), and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 3. From the Find Menu, highlight W aypoints , and press ENTER . (Y ou can also choose to go to other points, such as Cities or Services from this lis[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Finding an Item The Find Menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest. Press NRST/FIND to access the Find Menu. The Find Menu is comprised of several default categories such as W aypoints, Cities, Exits, Addresses, Crossroads, Food & Drink, Attractions, A viation Points, T ransportation, and W eather [...]

A UTOMOTIVE T o find an item from another location: 1. From any page, press NRST/FIND . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the category you want from the list, and press ENTER . 3. Press MENU . Highlight Near Other , and press ENTER . If you are actively following a route, you can also choose one of the other options listed in the Find From list, as [...]

A UTOMOTIVE V iewing the Information Page Each item on the map and each item listed in the Find Menu results list has an information page. T o view details about an item: 1. Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list, and press ENTER . An Information Page appears with details about the item in a tabbed format. Based on the type of i[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Creating Routes The GPSMAP 396 lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each. Routes can be created in two ways. The first way is to select waypoints from the Find Menu, allowing you to see a list of the route points as you create the route. The second way is by selecting waypoints or map items fro[...]

A UTOMOTIVE T o create a route graphically: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight Route from the vertical list of tabs. 2. Press MENU to show the Route options menu. Select New Route , and press ENTER . 3. Highlight the first blank slot in the Route List Page, and press MENU . Use the ROCKER to highlight Edit on Ma[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Creating W aypoints W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 396. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding ENTER/MARK . Y ou can also find waypoints using the map or Find Menu and store them in the unit. The GPSMAP 396 stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-define[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Creating Waypoints From the Map Y ou can create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, a highlighted description of that item appears. The GPSMAP 396 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint. T o create a new waypoint using the Map Page: [...]

A UTOMOTIVE Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates Y ou can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/ longitude location from a chart. Y ou can manually change the location coordinates in the New W aypoint Page to create a new waypoint or use the Create W ay[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 396 guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the Map Page and Current Route Page. Track Your Progress with the Map Page Y ou can track the progress of your route on the Map Page. Y our route is shown with a magenta line. The next turn appears in the top bar on the Map Page. Map Pa[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Editing Y our Route When you are navigating a route, you can edit that route. Y ou can add areas and roads to avoid as well as temporary detours to your current route. Y ou can also add stops along your trip, called V ia Points. While navigating, press Direct T o to open the Navigate Menu, shown below . Navigate Options in Automotive Mo[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Creating a Detour If, while navigating a route, there is road construction or a closed road, you can have your GPSMAP 396 create a detour route. While navigating a course, press Direct T o . Select Detour from the Navigate menu. Select the distance you want, and press ENTER . The GPSMAP 396 recalculates your course based on your detour [...]

A UTOMOTIVE A UTOMOTIVE M ODE P AGES AND F EA TURES This section discusses the major pages in Automotive Mode, such as the Map Page, as well as some additional features, such as routes and points. Map Page Refer to page 28-35 in the “A viation Mode Pages and Features” section for more details about the Map Page. The location marker (icon) that [...]

A UTOMOTIVE Highway Page The Highway Page is only available in Marine Mode and Automotive Mode. In Automotive Mode, the Highway Page is not shown by default. See the directions to the right to show the Highway Page. Highway Page When you are navigating, the Highway Page provides digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination. The right si[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Highway Page Options The Highway Page options menu allows you to define the data fields and select which waypoints and track are shown on the screen. The data fields, located along the right side of the page, provide a user - selectable layout of various types of useful data. The layout can also be changed to show additional data fi[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Current Route Page Whenever you have started a route in the GPSMAP 396 in Automotive Mode, the Current Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn a[...]

A UTOMOTIVE T rip Computer The T rip Computer Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show in Automotive Mode. It indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about your trip, such as bearing, average speed, and moving time. Y ou can reset the T rip Computer before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops,[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Editing and Managing Routes The Route tab shows the routes you have created in your GPSMAP 396 unit. For complete information on routes, refer to the “Creating Routes” section on page 60 . V iewing All of Your Saved Routes The Route tab in the Main Menu lists all of your saved routes and routes on one easy-to-read route list. Route [...]

A UTOMOTIVE Navigating a Saved Route The Navigate Route option allows you to easily select a saved route. For information about creating routes, refer to the “Creating Routes” section beginning on page 60 . T o navigate a route in Automotive Mode: 1. In Automotive Mode, press Direct T o . 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Navigate Route , and pres[...]

A UTOMOTIVE T o review individual route points: 1. Press MENU twice, and highlight Route . 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER . 3. From the Route Review Page, highlight the point, and press ENTER . Route Review Page 4. On the point review page, choose Next (highlight the next point on the route list), Show Map (sh[...]

A UTOMOTIVE T o edit the route on the map: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to select Route from the vertical menu of tabs. 2. Select the route, and press ENTER . Press MENU to open the Route Review Page options menu. 3. Highlight Edit on Map , and press ENTER . 4. Use the ROCKER to select a location on the route (the route[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Editing and Managing W aypoints When you have created and stored a waypoint, you can modify , review , rename, move, or delete it at any time through the W aypoint Review and W aypoint Edit Pages. These pages provide virtually the same information. For practical purposes, we refer to these pages as the “W aypoint Pages,” unless it i[...]

A UTOMOTIVE T o change the waypoint name: 1. Open the W aypoint Review or W aypoint Edit Page. 2. Highlight the Name field, and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when finished. W aypoint Review Page Name field Symbol field T o change the waypoint symbol or other element: 1. Open the W aypoint Review or W aypoi[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Adding a Waypoint to a Route Append to Route adds the selected waypoint to the end of a route. This option appears when you are not navigating. When you are navigating to a destination, Add to Current Route appears. The selected waypoint is added to the current route before the route destination. T o add a waypoint to the end of the rou[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Projecting a Waypoint Y ou can also create a new waypoint by “projecting” the distance and bearing from a specific location to a new location. T o create a new waypoint by projecting its location: 1. Create a waypoint using your favorite method (discussed in previous sections). The new waypoint is created with the next available wa[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Organizing Waypoints into Categories Y ou can organize your waypoints into categories, which can help when managing and using your waypoints. For example, you can create a “V acation” category that stores all of the waypoints you use for your upcoming vacation. When the vacation is over , you can delete all the waypoints in that cat[...]

A UTOMOTIVE T o assign a category to a waypoint: 1. Open the W aypoint Page. (Y ou can also change the category on the New W aypoint Page.) 2. Select the Category field, and press ENTER . W aypoint Page Select the category to which you want to assign this waypoint. 3. Select the category you want, and press ENTER . Managing Points The Points tab f[...]

A UTOMOTIVE The total number of stored and available waypoint information is available at the bottom of the User sub tab, with the stored waypoints arranged in alphanumerical order . T o start a Go T o from the User Points tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs, then highlight User from th[...]

A UTOMOTIVE T o delete waypoints by symbol or category: 1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint you want to delete, and press MENU . 2. Highlight Delete by Symbol or Delete by Category , and press ENTER . 3. When deleting by symbol, highlight the symbol of the waypoint you want to delete, and press ENTER . When deleting by category , selec[...]

A UTOMOTIVE T o turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs. Highlight Proximity from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the field below Proximity Alarm , and press ENTER . 4. Select the ON or OFF setting, and press ENTER . T[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Managing Y our T racks The GPSMAP 396 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and location for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 396 gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log b[...]

A UTOMOTIVE T o clear the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Highlight T rack , then highlight the Active sub tab to the right. 3. Select the Clear button, and press ENTER . Clearing the T rack Log 4. Highlight OK , and press ENTER . Press QUIT to exit. T o save the entire track log: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. [...]

A UTOMOTIVE Saved Sub T ab The Saved sub tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit. Saved Sub T ab Press MENU to open the Saved sub tab options menu: Review on Map —shows the highlighted track on the Map Page. T racBack —navigates the track. Y ou can either navigate the track as it is saved, or you can navigate the track in reverse. Delete[...]

A UTOMOTIVE Navigating a Saved Track The T racBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver ’ s memory , which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way . T racBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route with up to 300 turns and activating an inverted route al[...]

M ARINE B ASIC O PERA TION IN M ARINE M ODE T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the P AGE/MODE button. 2. Use the ROCKER to select either A viation , Automotive , or Marine , and press ENTER . Marine Mode Page Sequence Marine Mode features five main pages: the Map, Compass, Highway , Active Route, and Position Data Page, as well as an option[...]

M ARINE Navigating in Marine Mode Press Direct T o on any page to begin navigating to a destination. The Go T o Point , Navigate Route , and Navigate T rack options operate the same as in Automotive Mode. Refer to the previous section for detailed instructions on those options. In Marine Mode, you can initiate Man OverBoard (MOB) navigation, which [...]

M ARINE M ARINE M ODE P AGES AND F EA TURES Marine Mode operates in a similar fashion to A viation Mode, while also providing many features and operations of Automotive Mode. Refer to the corresponding sections in the A viation and Automotive sections for further details. Map Page Refer to page 28-35 in the “A viation Mode Pages and Features” s[...]

M ARINE Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with data fields and a graphic compass screen with a bearing pointer . Compass Page in Marine Mode Rotating compass ring Bug indicator Compass arrow Data fields The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground ([...]

M ARINE Using the Marine Timer The Marine T imer , specifically designed for sail boat racing, allows you to easily count up or down specified time increments. As common in sail boat racing, there is often a 5-minute warning countdown, followed by a 4-minute preparation countdown, and finally a one-minute final countdown. Y ou must change the C[...]

M ARINE DSC The DSC Page allows you to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the GPSMAP 396. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information. The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from the VHF radio on the chartplotter . The GPSMAP 396 requires input from a DSC[...]

M ARINE Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 396 receives a distress call from a connected DSC enabled VHF radio, an alert message and notification page appear , and an alarm tone is sounded. Distress calls are shown in the DSC Call List, and Log with a checkered symbol. Y ou also have the ability to input a caller ’ s name, if it is kno[...]

M ARINE DSC Call List The DS C C all Li st sh ows th e 5 0 m ost re cen t c all s, eve n i f t he un it is lef t u nat ten de d. The C all Li st sh ows th e m ost re cen t c all fr om a ves sel . I f a se co nd cal l i s r ece ive d f rom th e s ame ve sse l, it re pla ces the fir st cal l i n the Ca ll Lis t. Pre ss MEN U t o s ort th e lis t a n[...]

M ARINE DSC Directory The DSC Directory acts much like a phone book and can hold up to 50 entries. Pressing MENU from this page allows you to add a New Item , Delete a highlighted entry , or Delete All entries. DSC Directory DSC Directory entries. Press Enter to open the entry review page. Blank entry . Press Enter to add a Directory entry . T o ad[...]

M ARINE Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call After a Position Report or a Distress Call is received, you can quickly navigate to the call location. T o navigate to a Position Report or Distress Call using the Direct T o key: 1. Press Direct T o . 2. With Go T o (MMSI/Name) highlighted, press ENTER . T o navigate to a Position Report or [...]

M AIN M ENU The Main Menu features some additional pages that are useful to you as you plan trips and use your GPSMAP 396. Some of these pages have already been discussed in-depth in previous sections. This section only contains the additional pages and features found in the Main Menu that have not been discussed yet. The following tabs in the Main[...]

W eather T ab Use the W eather tab to view individual weather features without turning all other weather features on or off. For example, you can select Storm Cells to view only storm cell data on the Map window that appears on the W eather tab. When you close the Main Menu and return to the Map Page, all of your previously selected weather feature[...]

Information Sub T ab Use the Information sub tab to view the radio identification number , XM WX Satellite W eather subscription information, and a list of weather features available to you based on your subscription plan. The Information sub tab also shows the age of each weather report in minutes. XM T ab Information Sub T ab Flights T ab The Fl[...]

Points T ab The Points tab contains two sub tabs, User and Proximity , which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently . For more information about waypoints, see the “Creating W aypoints” section beginning on page 62 . User Sub T ab The User sub tab shows a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory [...]

Sonar T ab The Sonar tab contains options for the Sonar Page. See the “Setting Up the Sonar Page” section beginning on page 139 for more information about Sonar setup options. T o access the Sonar T ab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Sonar tab. Sonar T ab Aircraft T ab The Aircraft tab is divided i[...]

Alarms T ab The Alarms tab allows you to define alarm settings. T o set an alarm: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the Alarms tab. 3. Highlight the field below the alarm name you want activate, and press ENTER . 4. Change the mode to On , and press ENTER . If necessary , highlight the next field to the right[...]

Navigation (Nav) Alarms Sub Tab Next T urn —sets an alarm to indicate next turn in route. Select Off for no Next T urn alarm. Select Dist to enter a specific distance. For example, if you enter 1 nm, the Next T urn alarm sounds one nautical mile before you reach the next turn. Select Time to enter a specific time before the turn for the alarm t[...]

Weather Alarms Sub T ab Y ou must be receiving XM WX weather information for the weather alarms to work. Weather Alarms Sub T ab T ornado W arnings —sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area where a tornado warning is in effect. Thunderstorm W arnings —sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area where a severe thunderstorm warning is in e[...]

Celestial T ab The Celestial tab on the Main Menu shows sun and moon information, tide data, and hunting and fishing information. Y ou can show this data for your current location, a location from the map, or a waypoint location. Also, you can select a different date and time, or use the current data. T o access the Celestial T abs of the Main Men[...]

T o view Sun & Moon information for a different location: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the From field and, press ENTER . 2. Highlight Use Find Menu , and press ENTER . The Find Menu automatically opens. 3. Select a waypoint or point of interest, and press ENTER . 4. On the waypoint information page, press ENTER . The unit shows the sun and m[...]

T o view a tide chart for a different tide station: 1. From the Tide tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER . The Find Menu opens showing the tide stations. 2. Press MENU and select Near Current Location , Near Current Route , Near Other (select another location using the map), or Near Destination . The list is updated with your search requi[...]

Hunt & Fish Sub T ab The Hunt & Fish sub tab provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and fish in a selected location on a specific date. T o show the Hunt & Fish information: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Celestial from the vertical list of tabs using the ROCKER . 3. Use the ROCKER to[...]

Message T ab The Message tab shows a list of messages generated by your GPSMAP 396. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the list of messages on the Log tab. Use the Log Filter tab to show only the types of messages you want to view . T o view the messages: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Message from the vertical list of tabs. [...]

Display T ab The Display tab allows you to set several features of the screen, such as what pages to show in the main page sequence and how long the backlight stays on. T o view the Display tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Display from the vertical list of tabs. Display T ab Main Menu —enables the main menu tabs to con[...]

Sound T ab The Sound tab allows you to customize the sounds your GPSMAP 396 makes to suit your needs. T o view the Sound tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Sound from the vertical list of tabs. Sound T ab Beeper —sets the beeper to chime during key presses and alarms ( Key and Alarm ) or Alarms Only . Attention T one —[...]

Setup T ab T o customize how your GPSMAP 396 operates, adjust certain system settings in the Main Menu. System Sub T ab T o open the System tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select System from the row of tabs along the top of the page. System Setup T ab System Mode —sets the unit to operate[...]

Road Routing Sub T ab Use the Road Routing sub tab to select road routing settings. T o access the Road Routing sub tab 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the Setup tab. 3. Press right on the ROCKER to select the Road Routing sub tab. Road Routing Sub T ab Route Prefer ence —allows the unit to calculate a route[...]

Calculate Routes for —sets route calculation for the particular vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type, some roads have vehicle-based restrictions. A void —allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route. The unit uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way [...]

Timers Sub T ab T o open the T imers sub tab, press MENU twice, select Setup from the vertical tab list, and Timers from the row of tabs along the top. Timers Sub T ab User —allows you to set the timer to Count Up or Count Down . Y ou can also Reset the timer and turn it Off . Marine —shows on the Compass Page in Marine Mode. See page 93. Fuel [...]

Units Sub T ab The Units sub tab allows you to customize measurement units for the entire system. T o open the Units sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select Units from the row of tabs along the top of the page. Distance and Speed— select the unit to show your speed and distance travele[...]

Selecting a Different Heading Reference Y ou can select from Auto Mag V ar , T rue , Grid, and User Mag V ar . Auto Mag V ar provides magnetic north heading references that are automatically determined from your current location. T rue provides headings based on a true north reference. Grid provides headings based on a grid north reference (and is [...]

Interface Sub T ab The Interface sub tab controls the input/output format used when connecting your unit to external devices. T o open the Interface sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Highlight and select the Serial Data Format you want. Interface Sub T ab Serial Data Format —sets the data fo[...]

• R TCM In —allows Dif ferential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard R TCM format. • R TCM In/NMEA Out —allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard R TCM format and also provides NMEA 0183 version 3.01 output. • R TCM In/T ext Out —allows Dif ferential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard R TCM format and also outputs simple text d[...]

The Status field shows one of the following: • T uning —the unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning —the unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving —the unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation. • Check W iring —the unit is not making connec[...]

Advanced NMEA Output Setup If you are going to interface the GPSMAP 396 with another piece of equipment (such as a radar or autopilot), the unit needs to be set to output NMEA data. The NMEA data transmission can be customized to keep the output rate at two seconds. If too many NMEA sentences are selected the unit can take longer than two seconds t[...]

U SING XM WX W EA THER This section describes how to use XM WX W eather with your GPSMAP 396. If you do not have a subscription to XM WX W eather , the features described in this section work only when the GPSMAP 396 is in Simulator Mode (see page 1 1 ). In addition, you must have your GXM 30/30A antenna plugged into the USB port on the back of the[...]

Setting XM WX W eather Options Use the options menu on the Map Page to adjust the way weather items appear on the Map Page. Four tabs—W eather , A vtn Wx, Srfc Wx, and Mrn Wx—allow you to adjust what weather items appear on the Map Page, and the zoom range at which they appear . For detailed information about specific weather features, see the[...]

Weather Explorer T ab Use the W eather Explorer tab on the Map Setup tab on the Map Page to turn XM WX W eather data on or off, and to set the zoom range at which the information first appears on the Map Page. Weather Explorer tab W eather Data —toggles XM WX W eather data on or off on the Map Page. NEXRAD Radar , Satellite Mosaic , Lightning , [...]

Srfc Wx T ab Use the Srfc Wx tab to set the zoom range at which surface weather information first appears on the Map Page. Srfc Wx T ab Surface W inds , Surface Pr essure , Fr onts , V isibility , County W arnings —sets the zoom range at which each feature first appears on-screen. Select Auto , Off , or 20 ft to 800 nm . Mrn Wx T ab Use the Mrn[...]

Using the W eather T ab Use the W eather tab to view individual weather items without turning all other weather features on or off. For example, you can select Storm Cells to view only storm cells on the Map window that appears on the W eather tab. When you close the Main Menu and return to the Map Page, all of your previously selected weather feat[...]

3. Highlight the forecast you want to view— Current , 12 Hour , 24 Hour , 36 Hour , or 48 Hour , and press ENTER . The Map window on the Weather Explorer tab is updated with forecast information for the time you selected. The age of the weather report appears in the bottom-left corner of the Map window on the W eather Explorer tab. T o pan the ma[...]

V iewing Additional XM WX W eather Information The XM T ab contains the Information sub tab. Use the Information sub tab to view the radio ID, service level information, and weather products available on your XM subscription. Information Sub T ab The Information sub tab contains the following information: Radio ID —contains the eight-digit ID num[...]

Finding W eather Information Y ou can use the Find menu to access weather information for your current location or from another location on the map. By selecting the W eather Data option on the Find menu, you can view the current conditions, forecast information, sea surface conditions, and weather bulletins. For more information about the Find men[...]

5. Highlight the Bulletin tab to view marine weather bulletins. Marine Weather Bulletins Y ou can highlight a weather bulletin and press ENTER to view the full text of the marine weather bulletin. Marine Weather Bulletin Y ou can find weather forecast information for a different location. T o find weather data for a different location: 1. Press M[...]

S ETTING UP AND U SING S ONAR This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 396 when used in conjunction with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 20/GSD 21 Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module. When you turn on your GPSMAP 396, the GSD 20/GSD 21 automatically turns on. NOTE: Y ou MUST have a[...]

Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, your GPSMAP 396 becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher with the Sonar Page. If a GSD 20 or GSD 21 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer , a “Sonar T urned Of f” message appears across the Sonar Page. If a GSD 20 or GSD 21 is not attached, the Sonar Pag[...]

Adjusting the Sonar Page The Adjustment Menu allows direct access to the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. There are ten main adjustment options available: Range, Zoom, V iew , Gain, T arget Level, Whiteline, Frequency , Depth Line, Noise Reject and Scroll. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to make all adjustments. The current[...]

Zoom —used to quickly select a zoom scale or to split the screen. When a scale other than No Zoom is selected, the Adjustment Menu shows a new selection labeled V iew or Span . The Zoom function is divided into six levels: • 2X Split —shows two reduced-size sonar pictures at the same time. The right half of the screen shows the complete sonar[...]

Depth Line —adds a horizontal depth line across the screen that is used to measure the depth of underwater objects. The depth of the line appears in a box on the right side of the line. Press up or down on the ROCKER to move the line on the Sonar Page. Noise Reject —helps filter unwanted noise from the Sonar Page. The Noise Reject can be turne[...]

Setting Up the Sonar Page Use the Sonar tab in the Main Menu to set up the Sonar Page. Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Select Sonar from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select Setup from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. Sonar T ab of the Main Menu Fish Symbols —select how the Sonar Page shows underwater targets [...]

Calibrating the Water Speed If you select T emp, Spd for the T ransducer option on the Sonar Setup tab, you also need to calibrate the water speed to ensure that the W ater Speed shown on your unit is accurate. The calibration should take place in water having little or no current. The unit automatically uses the GPS ground speed, if it is availabl[...]

Setting Up the Sonar Display Y ou can set up how the sonar information is shown on the screen. Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Select Sonar from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select Display from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. Sonar Display Setup T ab Scale —select how and where you want the depth scale shown[...]

Understanding Sonar The transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves toward the bottom of a lake, stream, or seabed in a cone-shaped pattern. When a transmitted sound wave strikes an underwater object—such as the bottom, a piece of structure, or a fish—sound is reflected back to the transducer . The transducer collects the reflect[...]

Transducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. The wide cone angles (40°) associated with low frequencies (50 kHz) provide a large coverage area for finding fish within a coverage width that is approximately 2/3 of the water depth. However , this also mea[...]

Whiteline The GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom, while a thick whiteline indicates a harder bottom. Normally , a red line is use[...]

V iewing the Sonar T emperature T ab NOTE: Y ou must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, to view temperature information. The T emperature sub tab provides a visual graph of water temperature changes over a period of time. The graph reads from right to left, so that the most recent t[...]

TIS (T RAFFIC I NFORMA TION S ERVICE ) TIS provides a graphic representation of traffic advisory information in the cockpit for non-TCAS equipped aircraft. TIS is a ground- based service providing relative location of all A TCRBS (Air T raffic Control Radar Beacon System) Mode A and Mode C transponder- equipped aircraft within a specified servic[...]

TIS Limitations TIS is NOT intended to be used as a collision avoidance system and does not relieve the pilot responsibility to “see and avoid” other aircraft. TIS should not be used for avoidance maneuvers during IMC or other times when there is no visual contact with the intruder aircraft. TIS is intended only to assist in visual acquisition [...]

TIS information is collected one radar scan prior to the scan during which the uplink occurs. Therefore, the surveillance information is approximately 5 seconds old. In order to present the intruders in a “real time” position, the TIS ground station uses a “predictive algorithm” in its tracking software. This algorithm uses track history da[...]

The GPSMAP 396 supports TIS input from a Garmin Mode S transponder , such as the GTX 330. T o configure TIS input: 1. Press MENU twice. The Main Menu appears. 2. Highlight the Setup tab. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Interface sub tab. 4. Highlight the Serial Data Format field, and use the ROCKER to select TIS In . The status field indicates o[...]

If the number of T raffic Advisories on the TIS display decreases and then increases, a new audio alert is sounded. The TIS audio alert is also generated whenever TIS service becomes unavailable. The following TIS audio alerts are available: • T raffic —TIS traffic alert received. • T raffic Not A vailable —TIS service is not available [...]

Map Page TIS traffic can be shown on the Map Page. T o configure TIS T raffic on the Map Page: 1. Press P AGE until the Map Page appears. 2. Press MENU . The Map Page options menu appears. 3. Highlight Set Up Map , and press ENTER . 4. Highlight the Map sub tab. 5. Select TIS T raffic , and use the ROCKER to change the Zoom range. Highlighting [...]

TIS Operational Procedures TIS warns the user with voice and visual traffic advisories whenever it predicts an intruder to be a threat. The user should not start evasive maneuvers using information from the GPSMAP 396 screen or on a traffic advisory only . The display and advisories are intended only for assistance in visually locating the traf?[...]

VHF C OMM The GPSMAP 396 can also output frequency data to a Garmin aviation radio. Currently the two models supported are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Refer to page 158 for wiring information. CAUTION: This interface does not have an F AA installation airworthiness approval. If any abnormalities with SL 30/40 tuning or operation are encoun[...]

A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 5.7'' W x 3.2'' H x 1.9'' D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) W eight : 14.2 oz (.40 kg) Display : 3.75'' diagonal (9.5 cm) T ransflective, 256-color display with backlighting (480 x 320 pixels) Case : Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy , waterproof to IEC[...]

Care Information T o resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in the USA at 800/800.1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 396 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with[...]

Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 396, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 396. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , Garmin Product Support in the USA at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. W AR[...]

Installation Information This section of the Appendix provides information on connecting the GPSMAP 396 to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 396 to an 11–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagra[...]

Connecting the GXM 30/30A Antenna Connect the GXM 30/30A antenna to the GPSMAP 396 to access XM WX satellite weather and XM Radio. For more information about the GXM 30/30A antenna, see the GXM 30/30A Owner ’ s Manual . NOTE: Y ou must subscribe to XM Radio and/or XM WX Satellite W eather to use the XM Radio and/or XM W eather features on your GP[...]

Connecting Y our GPSMAP 396 to a Computer Y our GPSMAP 396 can be connected to your computer using the included USB-PC Interface Cable to connect to a USB data port or the optional PC Interface Cable to connect to a DB-9 serial communications port. NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSource program, T rip & W aypoint Manager , on your computer [...]

Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 396 uses an optional Garmin data card to show digital charts and maps. Install the data card in the slot located on the bottom of the unit. Install or remove the data card at any time, whether the unit is on or off. Y ou can load a variety of information on your data card, such as BlueChart and MapSourc[...]

The GPSMAP 396 also includes NMEA input with support for the BWC, DBT , DPT , MTW , VHW , VTG, and XTE sentences. Garmin’ s proprietary communication protocol is available from the W eb site ( www .garmin.com ). Removing the GPS Antenna Y ou can remove the antenna to use an external antenna. After the antenna is removed, the BNC connector is expo[...]

Learning About GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the United States Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather[...]

• Check Beacon W iring —the DGPS setting is enabled in the Interface sub tab on the Main Menu but no DGPS device is detected. • No Beacon Signal —DGPS receiver is attached, but not transmitting R TCM data to GPS. • T uning Beacon —the receiver is tuning manually to a DGPS frequency . • Using Differential —the unit is receiving DGPS [...]

LORAN TD Setup LORAN TD is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation.” The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the United States Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner , the system is used for oce[...]

T o set up LORAN TD from the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Setup on the vertical tab list. Then select Location from the row of horizontal tabs. 3. Using the ROCKER , highlight the Location Format field and press ENTER . Location Sub T ab 4. Highlight Loran TD , and press ENTER . 5. Highlight [...]

Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth. What are Map Datums? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner . The datum is physically represented by a framework of ground monuments [...]

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position Reporting. A non-emergency DSC Position Report allows mariners to exchange and sho[...]

How Are MMSI Assignments Obtained? Non-commercial users, such as recreational users, who remain in United States waters and only carry VHF , EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar are not required to have a FCC ship station license. The FCC and Coast Guard have authorized some second and third party vendors to assign MMSI nu[...]

Jeppesen Database Information The GPSMAP 396 includes an internal Jeppesen ® database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online ( www .garmin.com ). The update program is designed to operate on W indows ® -compatible PCs and [...]

Messages Accuracy Alarm —the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user-set value. Alarm Clock —the alarm clock has sounded. Antenna Shorted to Ground —the external GPS antenna has an electrical connection problem. Contact Garmin Product Support. Approaching T arget Altitude —within 1,000 feet of final VNA V target altitude. Approaching T urn[...]

Memory Full —unit memory is full, no further data can be saved. Memory (RAM) Failed Unit Needs Repair —there is an internal problem with your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. Near Pr oximity Point —you have reached the distance set for a proximity waypoint. NMEA Depth is Below T ransducer —no keel offset value[...]

Steep T urn —approaching a turn that requires a bank angle in excess of 25 degrees to stay on course. Sunrise, Switching to Day Mode —the unit is switching to Day Mode. Sunset, Switching to Night Mode —the unit is switching to Night Mode Thunderstorm W arning —a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area by the National W eather Se[...]

Data Field Options The following list provides a brief description of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 396. Accuracy —the current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Battery T imer —the time remaining on the battery before it is fully discharged. Bearing —the compass [...]

Sunset —the time at which the sun sets on this day . Time —the current time and date. It can be shown in 12-hour or 24-hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time. T rack —the direction of movement relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ground track. T rip A vg. Speed (Moving) —the average speed while moving since the last[...]

License Agreement and W arranty This section of the Appendix contains information about your license agreement and warranty for the GPSMAP 396. Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 396, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you[...]

Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin 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 , provide[...]

Weather Data W arranty THE WEA THER DA T A SOFTW ARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY W ARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P AR TICULAR PURPOSE OR OF NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. USER SAFETY If you use XM Services it is your responsibility to exercise prudent discretion a[...]

This product was developed using DAFIF™, a product of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency . This product has not been endorsed or otherwise approved by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency , or the United States Department of Defense (10 U.S.C. 425) a. Under 10 U.S.C. 456, no civil action may be brought against the United States on[...]

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or [...]

I NDEX Symbols 2D 5, 62, 142 3D 5, 62 A accessories 156 acquiring satellites 5 Active Route page aviation mode 43 Active T rack tab 86, 89 add to route 60, 67, 75, 79 advanced NMEA output setup 124 aircraft information 46–47 airport 17, 169 criteria 21 identifier 6, 12, 14 information 15, 16, 18 airspace 31 alarms 105 alert 20, 27 boundary 28, 3[...]

D dashboard 72 data card 160 slot 1 data fields 34 date 1 18 daylight saving time 1 18 DB-9 159 declutter 32 defaults 8, 34 delete aircraft profile 47 category 81 DSC directory item 98 flight records 45 route 73 track log 87 waypoint 84 waypoint category 81 density altitude 49 depth 1 19 descent rate alert 27 detailed maps 10, 35, 160 details 15[...]

J Jeppesen database 26, 169 updates 10 K keypad 7 L land at closest point 18 language 1 15 legs, track 89 limited warranty 176 lithium-ion 1, 2 local time 1 18 location 6, 64 location format 1 19, 166 locked route 26 log filter 1 12 longitude 173 LORAN TD setup 164–165 lost satellite reception 5 M magnetic variation 120 main menu Display T ab 11[...]

power 2, 3, 157 connector 1, 4 practice mode. See simulator mode preferences location 166 pressure 1 19 projecting a waypoint 80–85 project location 80 proximity 85 alarms 85 points tab 84 waypoint 85 R receiver not usable 5 receiver status 5 receive satellite signals 3 record mode 86, 89 reference position 58 release hold 40 reset timer 1 18 res[...]

offsets 166 tab 1 18 zone 1 18 timer 94 T imers tab 1 18 TIS 146, 151 limitations 147 operational procedures 152 symbology 149 track legs 89 log 86, 87, 89 review page 87, 88 tab 86 T racBack 88, 89 track up 6, 29 traffic ground track 150 traffic warning window 150 transducer 139, 143 trip computer 72 trip planning 76 true airspeed 49 tuning beac[...]

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