Garmin 192C manual

GPSMAP ® 192C chartplotting receiver owner’ s manual[...]

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GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual i I NTRODUCTION > A BOUT T HIS M ANUAL I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin ® GPSMAP ® 192C. The GPSMAP 192C utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured BlueChart ® coverage of the entire U S coastline. Please take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packin[...]

ii GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS T able of Contents Introduction ...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i Care Information ................................................................[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual iii I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Time T ab ................................................................................. 62 Pages T ab ............................................................................... 63 Map T ab ...............................................................................[...]

iv GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > C ARE I NFORMA TION Care Information Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 192C is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry . A void chemical cleaners and solvents [...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > I NITIALIZING THE R ECEIVER B ASIC O PERA TION Initializing the Receiver The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 192C, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present location. T o ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 192C is shipped from the fa[...]

2 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > I NITIALIZING THE R ECEIVER T o graphically initialize the GPSMAP 192C: 1. Press MENU twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is highlighted, then press MENU one time. 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight Initialize Position , and press ENTER . The Initialize Positi[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 3 B ASIC O PERA TION > S IMULA TOR M ODE Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or practice. Any of the functions discussed in the following pages can be performed in Simulator Mode. While in Simulator Mode, a “Running Simulator” message appears after 2 minutes of inactivity . K[...]

4 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > A DJUSTING THE B ACK L IGHT The Set Position, T rack Contr ol, T rack and Speed fields only show while in Simulator Mode. T o enter a simulated speed and heading from the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu page. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Systm tab, press Right the[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 5 B ASIC O PERA TION > I NTERF ACE K EYS Interface Keys POWER Key • Press and hold to turn unit On/Off. • Press and release to adjust backlighting. P AGE Key • Press to cycle through the Main pages. • Press to end an operation in progress and return to the main page. QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel [...]

6 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > E NTERING D A T A AND S ELECTING O PTIONS Entering Data and Selecting Options Y ou can select and activate options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 192C to fit your requirements. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate yo[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 7 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE M AP P OINTER Using the Map Pointer W orking from the Map page is a simple process that centers around the use of the pointer . Controlled by the ROCKER , the pointer is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review [...]

8 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS Creating and Using W aypoints The GPSMAP 192C stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined symbol, comments, and depth available for each waypoint. W aypoints can be created using two basic methods. ENTER/MARK Key —marks your present locatio[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 9 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS 5. T o enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the Comments or Depth field to the right of the location coordinates and press ENTER/MARK , use the ROCKER to enter a value, and press ENTER/MARK . 6. T o manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight the [...]

10 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > M AN O VER B OARD (MOB) Man OverBoard (MOB) The GPSMAP 192C’ s Man OverBoard function (MOB) simultaneously marks and sets a course to a location for quick response to emergency situations. The MOB function allows you to quickly activate navigation back to a location. T o activate the MOB fu[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 1 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > R EVIEWING AND E DITING W A YPOINTS Reviewing and Editing W aypoints When you have created and stored a waypoint, it can be reviewed, modified, renamed, moved, or deleted at any time through the W aypoint Edit page. The W aypoint Edit page is available for any stored waypoint by selecting t[...]

12 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o change the waypoint symbol: 1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the waypoint name, and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to select a new symbol and press ENTER. T o change the Comment, Location, Coordinates, or Depth: 1. Highlight the fie[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 13 B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o activate a Go T o from a point list: 1. Press the NA V key . Highlight Go T o Point and press ENTER . 2. From the Find menu, highlight W aypoints and press ENTER . (Y ou can also choose to go to other points, such as Cities or T ide Stations from this list[...]

14 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o Go T o a new map point (non-map item): 1. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to a location. 2. Press NA V . 3. With Go T o MAP Point highlighted, press ENTER . T racBack Navigation (Navigating a T rack) The T racBack function allows you to retrace your[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 15 B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o clear the track log and define a starting point for a T racBack route: 1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu page. 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the T rack tab, then highlight the Active tab to the right. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Erase opt[...]

16 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o activate a T racBack using the NA V key: 1. Press NA V , highlight the Follow T rack option, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight the track you want to follow , and press ENTER . 3. Choose Original , to navigate from the start to the end of your trip, or Reverse[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 17 B ASIC O PERA TION > R OUTES Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user -defined route. The GPSMAP 192C allows you to create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to 254 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modified in two ways. The first method is to crea[...]

18 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > R OUTES 7. When finished, press QUIT twice to return to the Route List page. Highlight Edit as T ext , and press ENTER to return to the Route Review page. ADD appears below the pointer as you insert points. T o create a route using text on the Route Review page: 1. Press MENU twice to displa[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 19 B ASIC O PERA TION > F IND 6. From the Find menu, highlight W aypoints , and press ENTER . Y ou can also choose from other points, such as Cities or T ide Stations from this list. From either the By Name or Nearest tab lists, choose the waypoint you want and press ENTER . (See page 50 for searching for waypoints [...]

20 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > F IND T o Find an item from your current location: 1. From any page, press FIND . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the category from the list, and press ENTER . 3. For W aypoints and Cities, search using By Name or Nearest . Use the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab. For By Name , use the top fie[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 21 B ASIC O PERA TION > A DDITIONAL I NFORMA TION T o Find an item using the Find options: 1 From any page, press FIND . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight a category from the list, and press ENTER . 3 From the search results list, press MENU , highlight the an option, and press ENTER . Find Menu Options Additional Inf[...]

22 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC DSC The DSC page of the Main Menu allows you to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the GPSMAP 192C. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. The char[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 23 B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC Understanding Position Reports A Position Report is similar to a Distress Call except no alarm is sounded. Position Reports are not broadcast to all DSC users and are shown with a boat symbol. Receiving DSC Calls Each time you receive a Distress Call or Position Report, a Notification pa[...]

24 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC DSC Call List The DS C Ca ll Lis t di spl ays the 50 mos t r ecen t c alls , e ven if the uni t is lef t un att end ed. The Call Li st disp lay s th e m ost rec ent cal l f rom a ves sel . If a sec ond cal l is re ceiv ed fro m th e s ame ves sel, it re plac es the fir st c all in the Ca[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 25 B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call After a Position Report or a Distress Call is received, navigation can be quickly set to the call location. T o navigate to Position Report or Distress Call: 1 Press the NA V key . 2. With Go T o (MMSI/Name) highlighted, press ENTER . Or 1.[...]

26 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > O VERVIEW M AIN P AGES There are five main display pages that are always available: Map page, Pointer page, Numbers page, Highway page, and Active Route page. Y ou can cycle through these pages by pressing either P AGE or QUIT . If you have an external Sonar Module with transducer connected to the[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 27 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Map Page The GPSMAP 192C’ s Map page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography , plotting, and navigational data. When in the BlueChart data coverage area or using optional MapSource software, the map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with geographic[...]

28 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Using the Map Pointer The pointer pans away from your present location (even outside of your current detail coverage.) As you pan past the edge of the current map display , the screen actively scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage. An hourglass symbol appears by the pointer [...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 29 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Use the pointer to create new waypoints directly from the map. T o create a waypoint with the pointer: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map location. 2. Press ENTER and the New Map W aypoint window appears. If the pointer is on a map item, you get a new window with details ab[...]

30 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE The GPSMAP 192C’ s system has a built-in worldwide database to 20 mi, with more detailed coverage available through the use of the BlueChart or MapSource data. The GPSMAP 192C displays cartography as long as there is chart information available for the range you have selected. Map cove[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 31 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Map Page Options Full Screen Map/Show Data —toggles between a Map page without or with data fields on the map display . T o maximize the map/show data fields: 1. Highlight Full Screen Map , and press ENTER . The Map page is now maximized with no data fields. 2. T o show the data fi[...]

32 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Y ou can also choose to merge the four medium default data fields to a single, large field for better readability or you can split any or all of the default data fields to show four small data fields. Single, lar ge data field Default, medium fields Split, small fields Measure Dis[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 33 M AIN P AGES > P OINTER P AGE Set Up Map —configures the map display preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. Please refer to “Main Menu Map T ab” on page 64 for more information. • Defaults —restores settings back to factory settings for the[...]

34 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > N UMBERS P AGE Bearing Pointer Compass Ring Data Fields Curr ent Go T o Destination Bearing Bug The GPSMAP 192C’ s Pointer page features a menu page that provides access to layout and data field options. The data window , located at the top of the page, provides a user -selectable layout of vari[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 35 M AIN P AGES > H IGHW A Y P AGE Numbers Page shown with middle data field split into four fields T o split the data fields: 1. Press MENU , then press ENTER . Highlight a data field, and press MENU . 2. Highlight Split Numbers, then press ENTER . Four new data fields appear . Press QUIT to finish. 3. T o re[...]

36 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > H IGHW A Y P AGE The four data fields at the top of the page provide additional user - selectable guidance information. Additionally , a compass ribbon is displayed to show your current heading along with a dark, vertical bar that indicates the direct bearing to the navigation point. When the dark[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 37 M AIN P AGES > A CTIVE R OUTE P AGE Pr eview W indow Highway Page Set Up Check or uncheck the options you want to show/not show on the Highway page. The following options are available from the Highway page menu: Set Up Highway —allows you to select what waypoints and tracks are shown on the Highway display . U[...]

38 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > A CTIVE R OUTE P AGE Active Route Page Options The following options are available from the Active Route page: • Hide/Show Numbers —see page 31 for instructions (same as Map page option). • Change Numbers —see page 31 for instructions. • Edit on Map —see page 17 for instructions. • Ad[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 39 M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB M AIN M ENU The GPSMAP 192C’ s Main Menu page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation, interface management, and setup menus. The 19 Menu tabs are divided into categories by function. The Main Menu page is available from any page in the system, and is accessed by pressing [...]

40 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB • No signal strength bars —the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • Light signal strength bars —the receiver has found the satellite(s) and is collecting data. • Dark signal strength bars —the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite(s) are read[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 41 M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB W AAS satellites are numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your GPSMAP 192C. Initial reception of the W AAS signal can take up to 15-20 minutes, then 1-2 minutes afterwards. When W AAS differential correction has been received for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a D appea[...]

42 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB • AutoLocate —the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected. This process can take up to five minutes. • Acquiring Satellites —the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized position, but has not[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 43 M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB GPS T ab Options The GPS tab features an options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the GPS Info display . T o display and select the GPS T ab options: 1. Press MENU . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight an option, and press ENTER . NOTE: If a DGPS r eceiver is at[...]

44 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB are in 4-hour increments, and the light, dotted vertical lines are in 1-hour increments. A solid, vertical line (with the current time box at the top) indicates the time of day when using current date and intersects the tide graph to show their relation. Y ou can select fr om a list of ne[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 45 M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB Automatically search for the nearest station using a variety of search locations. Y ou must select a location within 100 nm of a tide station. If you are not within this range, you see a message “None Found.” Use the Nearest T o Other Find option and select a location closer to a tide[...]

46 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T RIP T AB Move the time bar on the tide chart in 5 minute increments to show tide heights at various times on the chart. T o see tide heights at various times on the chart: 1. Press MENU , highlight Move Cursor , and press ENTER . 2. Press Left or Right on the ROCKER to change the time. Press QUIT [...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 47 M AIN M ENU > C ELES T AB Celes (Celestial) T ab The Celestial tab displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon phase, and approximate skyview location of the sun and moon. The moon phase displays the current visible portion of the moon as a light color . Y ou can display this data for your current loc[...]

48 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB Celestial T ab Menu T o change the time or date: 1. From the Celes tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the date or time, and press ENTER . 2. Enter a new date or time, and press ENTER . T o use current date and time: From the Celes tab, press MENU , use the ROCKER to highlight Use Current [...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 49 M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB T o select the Points (Waypoint) sub tab: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points menu tab. A list of stored waypoints appear to the right of the Main Menu list. 2. Press Right one time on the ROCKER . The User tab is now highlighted. 3. Press down on the ROCKER until a waypoint is hi[...]

50 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB T o display the waypoint menu options: Using the ROCKER , highlight the User tab, and press MENU . T o scroll through and review the waypoint list: 1. With the ROCKER , highlight the Points tab from the main menu page and then highlight User . 2. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the lis[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 51 M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB T o delete waypoints by symbol: 1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint to delete, and press MENU . Select Delete By Symbol , and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the symbol of the waypoint(s) to delete, and press ENTER . 3. Press ENTER to confirm. T o stop the del[...]

52 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB T o add a proximity waypoint: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight an empty space on the Proximity list, and press ENTER . The Find screen appears. Highlight W aypoints , and press ENTER . 2. T o select a waypoint from the lists, use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint from the User or Nearest[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 53 M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB Routes T ab The GPSMAP 192C Route List page displays all the routes currently stored in memory , along with a descriptive name for each route. When a route has been created, it can be activated and used for navigation with the NA V key . A route can be followed in the same sequence as i[...]

54 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB Route Review Page When you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you to review and modify the route displayed. T o display the Route Review page: 1. Press MENU twice, highlight the Route tab. 2. Highlight the route you want to review , and press ENTER . Route List Menu Rout[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 55 M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB When you are on the Route Review page, you can review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list. T o review individual route points: 1. Highlight a point, and press ENTER . 2. On the waypoint review window , you can choose Next (highlight the next point on th[...]

56 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB Edit on Map —allows you to review and modify the route displayed for each point (waypoint or map item) on a map page. Use the pointer to insert a new route point on a route leg, review the waypoint, or map item. T o edit the route on the map: From the Route Review page, press MENU , h[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 57 M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB Add Before —inserts a waypoint into the list of route points or add a point(s) onto the end of the route. T o insert a point into the route, or add a point to the end: 1. From either the Route Review or Active Route pages, use the ROCKER to highlight the point you want to insert the n[...]

58 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB T rip Planning —the Route Review and Active Route pages also display trip-planning information for each leg or the entire route. A vailable information includes Course, ET A, Fuel (to point), Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg T ime, Sunrise and Sunset (at point location), and T ime T o (poi[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 59 M AIN M ENU > T RACK T AB T rack T ab The T rack tab allows you specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save track log data for future use. The T rack Logs page also provides an indicator of the memory used for the active track log and options to clear the track memory or star[...]

60 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T RACK T AB For the Active tab, the following settings are available: • Record Mode —contains three track recording options: Off —the track log is not recorded. Selecting the Off setting prevents you from using the T racBack feature. Fill —a track log is recorded until the track memory is fu[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 61 M AIN M ENU > DSC T AB Y ou can use the Review On Map option to display a saved track on a T rack Map page. T o activate a T racBack from the Saved tab list: 1. Using the ROCKER , highlight a track, and press NA V . 2. The Follow <track name> automatically appears highlighted. Press ENTER . 3. Choose either[...]

62 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > C ARD AND T IME T ABS Card T ab The Card tab contains options for saving waypoints, routes and tracks to a data card. When data is saved to a data card, it can be exchanged with other compatible units and Garmin’ s MapSource PC program. T o transfer data to/from a data card: 1. Insert the data car[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 63 M AIN M ENU > P AGES T AB Pages T ab The Pages tab allows you to turn on/off any of the main pages or Jump T o a particular page. Y ou can also set the page that appears first when you turn on the unit or enable/disable the GPS Info on the initial screen. T o select/deselect a main page: Use the ROCKER to highli[...]

64 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB Map T ab The Map tab changes the display properties of the Map page. The following pages contain descriptions of the Map tab’ s eight sub tabs. General T ab • Detail —Most, More, Normal, Less, Least: controls how much map detail is displayed. This setting only applies to map features[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 65 M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB T o display the Map Information page: 1. Highlight the Detail option box, and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the list of maps. 3. T o select/deselect a map, highlight the check box to the left of the name of a map. Press ENTER to select/deselect the map. The map is selec[...]

66 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB Points T ab The Spot Soundings, T ide Stations, and Services options each contain adjustments for T ext and Zoom. • T ext —None (except Spot Snd.), Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen size of the name. • Zoom —Auto, Off, 120 ft-800 mi: sets the maximum scale features shou[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 67 M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB Nav Line T ab • Heading Line —On/Off: draws an extension from the end of the boat icon in the direction of travel. • Bearing Line —On/Off: toggles the black/white line that points to the current navigation point. • Course Line —Auto, Off, 120 ft-800 mi: sets the maximum zoom sc[...]

68 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > H IW A Y , T EMP , AND S ONAR T ABS Hiway (Highway) T ab The Highway tab contains display settings for the Highway page. Please refer to the “Highway Page” section on page 35 . T emp (T emperature) T ab The T emperature tab displays the water temperature log. The temperature log requires input f[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 69 M AIN M ENU > S YSTM T AB Systm (System) T ab The System tab controls system setting for beeper , speed filter, languages, system mode, and simulator controls, restores factory settings, displays software version, and prepares software update cards. The following settings are available: • Beeper —Off, Alarms[...]

70 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > U NITS T AB Units T ab The Unit tab defines the Position Format, Map Datum, Heading, Distance, Speed, Elevation, Depth, and T emperature units. The following settings are available: • Position Format —changes the coordinate system. Y ou should only change the position format if you are using a [...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 71 M AIN M ENU > U NITS T AB • Heading —selects the reference used in calculating heading information. 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 headin[...]

72 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > C OMM T AB Comm (Communications) T ab The Communications tab controls the input/output format used when connecting your GPSMAP 192C to external NMEA devices, such as an external Sonar Module, a DGPS beacon receiver , a personal computer , or another Garmin unit. NOTE: If a DGPS r eceiver is used, W [...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 73 M AIN M ENU > C OMM T AB When transferring data between two Garmin units, always set one to Host and use the other unit to either Send or Request data. T o select an input/output format: 1. Select the Port tab, highlight the Serial Data Format field, and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to select the setting, and[...]

74 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > C OMM T AB T o adjust the NMEA output: 1. From the Comm tab, press MENU , highlight NMEA Setup , and press ENTER . 2. Highlight an option, and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to select the setting, and press ENTER . Press QUIT to return to the Comm tab. Advanced NMEA Output Setup Page T o restore th[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 75 M AIN M ENU > C OMM T AB Status Field SNR and Distance shows data when signal is r eceived. NOTE: The DGPS beacon transmitters ar e operated by the U.S. Coast Guar d (or similar government agency in other countries), and ar e r esponsible for their accuracy and maintenance. For DGPS transmitter pr oblems or to ?[...]

76 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > A LARM T AB Alarm T ab The Alarm tab allows you to define the alarm settings. The Alarm tab is divided into three sub tabs: System alarms, Nav alarms, and Sonar alarms. System T ab • Clock —provides an alarm for the system clock. Enter a time in the time field, and turn the alarm on and off fr[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 77 M AIN M ENU > A LARM T AB T o set an alarm: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab. 2. Highlight the field you want activate, and press ENTER . 3. Change the mode to the setting, and press ENTER . 4. Highlight the next field to the right, press ENTER , enter the settings, and press ENTER to finish. 5. If you[...]

78 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE U SING S ONAR This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 192C when used in conjunction with a Sounder Module. Read the Installation Instructions to properly install the Sounder Module. NOTE: Y ou MUST have a Sounder Module installed and connected to your GPSMAP 19[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 79 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Using the Adjustment Menu The Adjustment Menu gives you direct access to the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar page. The option selected currently appears in the upper left of the display . Pr ess MENU and highlight Adjustments to see a list of all options and thei[...]

80 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Range Adjustment Zoom Adjustment Range —sets the display depth range used for viewing. The unit can be set to automatically track the bottom or set to a user - specified depth range. Auto mode displays the most information possible while continuously showing the bottom. Zoom —use[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 81 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE • Btm (Bottom) Split —shows two reduced pictures; the right at the original depth scale and the left showing sonar returns from the bottom up. All target depths read as a distance from the bottom. • Btm (Bottom) Lock —displays only the Bottom Lock picture (returns from the bot[...]

82 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE T arget Level —adjusts how dark or light a return (or target) is displayed on-screen. A Color Bar (see page 87 ) appears on the right side of the screen as you adjust this setting. The higher the percentage, the darker the return appears. This setting does not increase or decrease t[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 83 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Depth Line Adjustment Noise Reject —helps filter unwanted noise from the graph. The Noise Reject tool can be turned Off, set to Normal (automatically adjusts for optimum viewing), or to a fixed 1-100% setting. When setting the Noise Reject tool: the HIGHER the noise rejection sett[...]

84 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Sonar Page Options The GPSMAP 192C’ s Sonar page features a menu page that provides access to additional functions and to layout and data field options. Sonar Page Menu Options T o display the Sonar Page options: Press MENU . T o select a menu option: Use the ROCKER to highlight th[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 85 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE T o mark an underwater waypoint: 1. From the Sonar page, press MENU , highlight Show Pointer , and press ENTER to pause the screen movement. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor onto the target, such as underwater drop offs and stumps, you want to mark. The data window at the top of t[...]

86 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS Resizing the Split Sonar Display Double-Arr ow Size Split Menu Options Sonar T ab Options T o access and change a setting on the Sonar tab: 1. Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Sonar tab. 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the field, and p[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 87 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS Depth Number —controls the efficiency of the digital depth update rate. Fast Update updates more quickly and is recommended for low-noise, deeper water (>50 ft) Auto is best for shallow water or high noise areas, and produces a slower screen update. Use Auto when you tra[...]

88 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS Keel Offset —controls offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel. This makes it possible to measure depth from the bottom of your keel instead of from the transducer ’ s location. Enter a positive number to offset for a keel, or enter a negative number to compensat[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 89 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS T o calibrate the water speed: 1. On the Sonar tab, use the ROCKER to highlight Calibrate W ater Speed , and press ENTER . 2. Bring the boat to a cruising speed. The top ground and uncalibrated water speeds are shown at the bottom of the calibration window . Note your top wate[...]

90 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR 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 [...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 91 U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR T ransducer 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[...]

92 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR Whiteline The 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 whiteli[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 93 A PPENDIX > S PECIFICA TIONS A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 6.20" H x 6.30" W x 2.64" D (15.7 cm x 16.0 cm x 6.7 cm) W eight : Less than 2.0 lb Display : 5.0" diagonal (12.7 cm) 16-color TFT display with backlighting (234 x 320 pixels) Case : Fully gasketed, high-imp[...]

94 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING THE GPSMAP 192C Installing the GPSMAP 192C The GPSMAP 192C must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. If you have the GPSMAP 192C with the built-in internal bail mount antenna, you can skip this section and proceed to the next [...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 95 A PPENDIX > M OUNTING THE GPSMAP 192C U NIT T o install the GPS antenna: 1. Screw the antenna directly onto the 1 " x 14-thread mount. 2. Route the cable to the mounting location of the display unit. Use the appropriate tie-wraps, fasteners, and sealant to secure the cable along the route and through any bul[...]

96 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M OUNTING THE GPSMAP 192C U NIT T o install the GPSMAP 192C unit: 1. Select the location of the mounting bracket. 2. Mark and drill the four mounting holes for the fastener you are using. 3. Fasten the bracket to the surface using the appropriate fastener . 4. Insert the GPSMAP 192C into the mounting [...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 97 A PPENDIX > M OUNTING THE GPSMAP 192C U NIT T o flush mount the GPSMAP 192C unit using the gimbal mounting bracket: 1. Cut a 4.33 " x 4.33 " (1 10 x 1 10 mm) hole in the panel. 2. Place the GPSMAP 192C into the hole from the front until the flange rests against the mounting surface. 3. From the back o[...]

98 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING THE F ERRITE B EAD C LAMP Installing the Ferrite Bead Clamp In order to filter Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) radiation that could possibly interfere with items such as televisions, radios, or other marine electronics operating in close proximity to the GPSMAP 192C with the remote an[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 99 A PPENDIX > C ONNECTING THE P OWER /D A T A Connecting the Power/Data The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 192C to a DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG -[...]

100 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING AND R EMOVING D A T A C ARDS Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 192C uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to display digital charts and maps on-screen. Data cards are installed in the card slot located at the bottom right of the unit. Data cards can b[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 101 A PPENDIX > S A TELLITE I NFORMA TION Satellite Information Satellite Sky View 45° 90° Outer ring - the horizon Inner ring- 45° above the horizon Center dot - 90° above the horizon Satellite Location The location of each available satellite is displayed over two location rings on the Satellite Information pa[...]

102 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > W HA T IS A WAAS AND DGPS? What is W AAS? The W ide Area Augmentation System (W AAS) is an F .A.A. funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a space-based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations. W AAS [...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 103 A PPENDIX > W HA T IS MMSI? What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)? Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) basically allows a VHF radio to act like a phone. In order to make a “call” on a phone, you first need a phone number to dial. The 9 digit MMSI number acts like a phone number when used in [...]

104 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > N A VIGA TION T ERMS Navigation T erms A vg Speed —The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (BRG) —The compass direction from your current location to a destination. Course —The course between the active from and to waypoints. Depth —the depth below transdu[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 105 A PPENDIX > N A VIGA TION T ERMS Speed —The current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ground speed. Sunrise —The current day’ s time of sunrise. Sunset —The current day’ s time of sunset. Time Of Day —The current time. Time T o —The estimated t[...]

106 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M ESSAGES Messages Approaching T urn —Y ou are nearing a turn in a route. Arriving at Destination —Y ou are nearing your destination. Batteries Low —Y ou have less than 10 minutes of battery left. Can’t Unlock Maps —No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. Cannot display al[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 107 A PPENDIX > M ESSAGES T rack Already Exists —A saved track with the same name already exists. T rack Memory Full —No more track data can be stored without deleting old data. T rack Log Full —The track log is full and track recording has been turned off. T o record more track points, you need to clear the t[...]

108 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > L ORAN TD S YSTEM LORAN TD System LORAN C 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 U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone. From[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 109 A PPENDIX > L ORAN TD S YSTEM The LORAN Position Format field is located under the Setup– Location tab in the Main Menu. The LORAN TD Setup window contains the fields to select the Loran GRI-Chain Number , Primary and Secondary Stations, and TD Of fsets. T o set up Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU [...]

1 10 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 192C. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800-800-1020, or Garmin Europe at 44-08[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 1 1 1 A PPENDIX > O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 192C, YOU AGREE T O BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the [...]

1 12 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Limited W arranty 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 replacem[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 1 13 A PPENDIX > O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES The Garmin GPSMAP 192C has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The GPSMAP 192C is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any w[...]

1 14 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Safety Information CAUTION: Use the GPSMAP 192C at your own risk. T o reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner ’ s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using Simulator Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, c[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 1 15 I NDEX I NDEX Symbols 2D Differential 42 2D GPS Location 90, 101 3D Differential 42 3D GPS Location 101 A Accessories 1 10 Accuracy 39 Accuracy Alarm 76 Accuracy Circle 67 Active Route Page 37 Options 38 Alarms Accuracy 76 Anchor Drag 76 Arrival 76 Battery 76 Clock 76 DGPS 76 DSC 25 Fish 76 Off Course 76 Shallow/D[...]

1 16 GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual I NDEX L Language 69 License Agreement 11 1 LORAN TD 108 M Magnetic V ariation 71 Main Menu 39 Main Pages 26 Man OverBoard 10 MapSource 62 Map Data Information 1 14 Map Datum 70 Map Detail 64 Map Information Page 65 Map Page 27 Options 30 Setup Map 33 Map Pointer 7, 28 Map Scales 29 Map T ab 64 Maritime Mobile Ser[...]

GPSMAP 192C Owner ’s Manual 1 17 I NDEX T racBack 14 Activate 16 T rack Logs Clear 15 Save 15 T rack T ab 59 Active 59 Saved 59 T rack Up 64 T ransducer 91 T rip Planning 58 T rip T ab 46 U Underwater W aypoints 85 Units T ab 70 Unit Defaults 69 W W AAS 40, 102 Disable/Enable 41 W aterproof iv W ater Speed 88 W ater T emperature Alarm 76 W aypoin[...]

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