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Garmin GPSMAP 175 GPS Receiver User Manual

1. LIMITED WARRANTY GARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase GARMIN International Inc will at its sole option repair or replace any components which fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor The customer is however responsible for any transportation costs This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs GARMIN International Inc assumes no responsibility for special incidental punitive or consequential damages or loss of use The warranties and remedies contained herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any liability arising under warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose statutory or otherwise This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state To obtain warranty service call the GARMIN Customer Service department for a returned merchandise tracking number The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software at its sole di
2. Time Offset provides a data entry field to enter the time difference between UTC time and the local time See Appendix E for a list of time offsets When entering a time offset be sure to select a positive or negative offset Note that entering an offset will not automatically display local time The local setting from the Date Time Selection submenu must be selected A The system setup SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP nd OPERATION MODE OPERATION MODE p Normal Normal access to the TIME OFFSET LOCAL UTC TIME OFFSET LOCAL UTC GPSMAP 175 time 00 00 Local 24hr 0E 00 Local 24hr DATE 15 APR 96 DATE 16 APR 396 formats and TIME 22 05 24 TIME 01 06 04 contrast backlight TONE SELECTION TONE SELECTION OR MSG and Key MSG and Key i DISPLAY CONTRAST DISPLAY CONTRAST B When entering a E l BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT time offset be sure 15 Seconds 15 Seconds to select ad positive WO y i or negative indicator to the left of the offset value SETUP MENUS 9 System Setup and System Setup Options e Local UTC lets you choose to display the date and time in UTC Greenwich Mean Time time or local time offset from UTC time The default setting is local with a O offset If you are boating in the United States be sure to enter a negative time indicator in front of the appropriate time offset for your location Tone Selection lets you select an audible tone to sound for either messages and keystroke
3. 3 If you are not inserting an existing waypoint press 3 to confirm the new waypoint The route edit options page provides access to a variety of functions which can be used to review activate invert or edit the route as text and adjust the map view of the selected route To display the route edit options 1 Press GQ To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press E3 The following options are available e Edit As Text allows you to modify a route by text entry To edit a route by text entry 1 Highlight the Edit As Text option and press E The text edit page will appear showing a list of all route waypoints with the desired track and distance of each leg displayed 2 Select the route waypoint you want to review or change and press G3 A pop up menu with four route editing options will appear To review the selected waypoint 1 Highlight the Review option and press E3 A Insert a new route waypoint into any OPTIONS route by pointing to PS Y the new waypoint or 2 Activate Route me Invert Route p osition and pressing E Center On Vessel EDIT ENTER Lag Zate HAD PEE Center On First Wpt B The Edit As Text option allows you to review and modify waypoints by text data entry Q ROUTES Editing Routes amp Route Editing Options To insert a new waypoint before the selected route waypoint 1 Highlight the Insert option and press EB 2
4. highlight the Enable A The map Map tem cocotero ai HBSS conf Igurati n gri Navaid Text allows you to define Depth Shallow Depth Deep what items appear Lat Lon Grid Waypoints Lid Calibrate the Map on the display at Wavet ian m ap each map scale Active Rte Trk Ac Sey A National Hwy No Restore Defaults B To turn an entire Local Hwy Local Road row on for the Road Labels Road Labels selected map item Orientation North Up Orientation North Up SIM JJ BM O Row option and press EDIT ENTER 3 MAP PAGE Map Configuration Map Colors The map configuration options page also features a map calibration function that allows you to calibrate the map display with your exact physical surroundings or correct data from older charts Before using the map calibration function check to make sure that your map datum selected on the GPS matches the datum on the chart you are using see page 84 88 To calibrate the map display you must know exactly where you are and understand that the correction is generally valid only in a limited range from the point of correction Map calibration should only be performed while your vessel is not moving and should never be used to attempt SA corrections which can degrade accuracy up to 330 100 meters The maximum correction is 16 400 feet 5000m To calibrate the map 1 Select the Calibrate the Map option and press amp B 2 Use the keypad to move the
5. SETUP MENUS Route amp Trip Planning The route planning mode lets you calculate the same planning information for any route stored in memory in leg or cumulative leg or route totals To use the route planning mode 1 Highlight the Trip amp Fuel Planning option from the main menu and press Gig 2 If the plan field is not set to Route press GM and select it from the options page 3 Highlight the route number field and press Gz 4 Use the keypad to select the route you want to plan and press Giz 5 The leg field will be highlighted Press amp B 6 To plan cumulative totals for the all route legs select the ALL option or use the keypad to select a specific route leg to plan Press to confirm 7 Enter a speed for your trip or press EEB to select your current SOG for the speed value 8 Enter an hourly fuel flow if desired in the fuel field and press amp B 9 Enter the date and time of your departure the default date and time will be the current date and time in UTC or local time whichever you have selected and press amp B The bottom of the page will now display the planning information for the route leg selected or the cumulative values for the entire route The route planning mode will also let you plan cumulative totals for multiple route legs by using the Hold First Waypoint selection from the options window To plan multiple route legs 1 Follow steps 1 6 above to select the las
6. 69 South Asia Southeast Base Southwest Base Timbalai 1948 Tokyo Tristan Astro 68 Viti Levu 1916 Wake Eniwetok WGS 72 WGS 84 Zanderij Map Datums Qornog South Greenland Reunion Mascarene Island Rome 1940 Sardinia Isl Sweden Santo Dos Espirito Santo Sao Braz Sao Miguel Santa Maria Islands Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Namibia S American 69 Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Venezuela Trin Tobago South Asia Singapore Southeast Base Porto Santo and Madiera Islands Southwest Base Faial Graciosa Pico Sao Jorge and Terceira Islands Timbalai 1948 Brunei and E Malaysia Sarawak and Sabah Tokyo Japan Korea Okinawa Tristan Astro 1968 Tristan da Cunha Viti Levu 1916 Viti Levu Fiji Islands Wake Eniwetok Marshall World Geodetic System 72 World Geodetic System 84 Zanderij Surinam APPENDIX Index A Alarm Setup 68 Anchor Drag Alarm 68 Antenna Installation 11 Appendices 73 81 Arrival Alarm 68 AutoLocate 1 8 24 B Backlight Level 9 Batteries 13 15 Beacon Receiver Setup 70 Bearing 82 Bearing Distance Calculation 32 Boat Icon 13 Built in Map Coverage 8 83 C Calibrations Map on Cancelling Active GOTOs 50 Capabilities i Cautions ii Clock Alarm 68 Configurations Map 33 Contrast Setting 9 65 Countdown Timer 68 Course Deviation Indicator CDI 19 Crosstrack Error 82 Cursor Mode 29 Cursor
7. ia cartography O 2370 29 HOS a B Cursor mode on inland water cartography MAP PAGE Using the Cursor The cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world even outside of your current G chart coverage As you pan past the edge of the current map display the screen will actively scroll forward to provide continuous map coverage To move the cursor 1 Press the keypad to move the cursor in an up down left or right direction As you move the cursor the distance and bearing from your present position to the cursor will be displayed in the data window along with the cursor position coordinates Keep in mind that when the cursor is stationary the distance and bearing from your present position will change as your boat moves The cursor may also be used to snap to on screen waypoints and navaids allowing you to review a selected position directly from the map display To select an on screen waypoint or navaid with the cursor 1 Use the keypad to move the cursor to the desired waypoint or navaid If there are several waypoints grouped closely together zoom in closer for a better view 2 When a waypoint or navaid is selected it will become highlighted on screen with the name and position displayed To eliminate the cursor and re center your position on screen 1 Press the EMB key The cursor may also be used to create new waypoints dire
8. Enter the name of the new waypoint using the keypad or press GY to selectthe new waypointfrom the nearest list waypoint list or map display 3 Press E to finish To remove the selected route waypoint 1 Highlight the Remove option and press E To change the selected route waypoint 1 Highlight the Change option and press EB 2 Enter the name of the new waypoint using the keypad or press GY to select the new waypoint from the nearest list waypoint list or map display 3 Press E to finish The route edit options page features five more functions These functions may be selected by highlighting the desired function and pressing E e Activate Route activates the route you are editing and begins navigation e Invert Route activates the route you are editing in reverse order and begins navigation e Center On Vessel redraws route edit map with your vessel in the center of the display e Center On First Wpt redraws route edit map with the first route waypoint in the center of the display e Deactivate Route stops navigation of the route currently selected To exit the route edit mode and return to the route list page press the EU key A To remove a route ROUTEEDIT__ me COVE SKI ea COVE N 38 13 068 T Saz waypoint highlight en 0 44 H092 43 454 35 OPTIONS A the waypoint press T Don 2 7 ctivate Route EDIT ENTER and i E Kil invert Route select the remove fe cette HOM S
9. Initialization The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 175 is an important step in getting the best possible GPS performance The receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position To ensure proper initialization the GPSMAP 175 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode which will allow the receiver to find itself anywhere in the world To speed up the initialization process we recommend using the graphic initialization process described below which will usually provide a position fix in about a minute Before you initialize make sure the GPSMAP 175 unit and antenna have been correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in Appendix A and B To turn the GPSMAP 175 on 1 Press and hold the E3 key until the power tone sounds The welcome page will appear while the unit conducts a self test Once the internal test is complete the mariners warning will appear asking you to read and acknowledge important information regarding the proper use of electronic charts To acknowledge the mariner s warning 1 Press the ES key A message alert and prompt will also appear to ask you to select an initialization method To view a system message 1 Press the G amp S key 2 Press the EX key again to return to the previous page A The welcome page a Internal Database 2 01 will be displayed gt Copyright Navionics Corp WARNING while the unit ls T
10. e Built in simulator mode INTRODUCTION Warning and Caution WARNING The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts not replace them Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for the safety of navigation and as always the user is responsible for their prudent use CAUTION The GPS system is operated by the United States government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could aftect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 175 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe Use the GPSMAP 175 at your own risk To reduce the risk of unsafe operation carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owners Manual and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use When in actual use carefully compare indications from the GPSMAP 175 to all available navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs visual sightings charts etc For safety always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation NOTE This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications
11. level to the left of the sky view DOP measures satellite geometry quality on a scale of one to ten the lower the number the better EPE uses DOP and other factors to calculate a horizontal position error in feet or meters Your GPSMAP 175 shows battery strength in two ways see page 23 a battery gauge located below the DOP measurement and a battery icon located on the status bar Both methods show continuous battery level updates when operating on battery power When using external power the battery gauge and icon are not shown The status field will show one of the following conditions e Searching the Sky the receiver is looking for any satellites e AutoLocate the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected This process can take up to five minutes e Acquiring Satellites the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized position in order to calculate a fix e 2D Navigation at least three satellites with good geometry have been acquired and a 2D position fix latitude and longitude is being calculated 2D Differential Navigation will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode e 3D Navigation at least four satellites have been acquired and your position is now being calculated in latitude longitude and altitude 3D Differential Navigation will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode e Poor GP
12. navigation setup features The main menu is available from any page and is accessed through the E key To access the main menu page 1 Press the GM key twice The main menu pages 11 submenus are divided into categories by function You can select a particular submenu by simply highlighting the desired option and pressing EB To get a feel for how the main menu page works lets clear out the track log we ve created during our simulated tour This will ensure that you have a clean slate once you start navigating in your home waters To select the track submenu 1 Highlight the Track menu option and press E The track log page allows you to specify whether to record a track plot and define how it is recorded It also provides both an indicator of the total memory used and the individual functions to clear the track log and start a TracBack route To delete the track log 1 Highlight the Delete Track option and press A confirmation prompt will appear 2 Highlight the Yes prompt and press to confirm 3 Press GS to return to the main page sequence Congratulations You ve now gone through the basic operation of the GARMIN GPSMAP 175 Your new digital chartplotter is a powerful tool with many advanced features not covered in the Getting Started tour For detailed instructions on using these features or performing a specific task please refer to the quick reference guide or the appropriate reference section of
13. which lets you select a waypoint as your destination and quickly sets a direct course from your present position The Gas key can be used in three ways from a list of waypoints graphically from the map display and from a list of GOTO options Pressing the Gasd key once displays a list of all waypoints in memory from which you can select a single destination waypoint To activate a GOTO from the waypoint list 1 Press the Ga key 2 Select a waypoint and press amp B Selecting a GOTO On the MAP Pressing the key twice allows you to select an on screen waypoint navaid or cursor position on the map as a destination An on map GOTO may be used to select one of three options from the map display an existing waypoint an on screen navaid or a cursor position If you are selecting a navaid or a new position as the GOTO destination the GPSMAP 175 will automatically create or move a waypoint named MAP at the navaid or map position To activate a GOTO from the map display 1 Press the Ga key twice 2 To select an existing user waypoint highlight the waypoint on screen and press ES 3 To select a navaid highlight the navaid on screen and press The GOTO new waypoint page will appear displaying the navaid s position as a MAP waypoint with the navaid symbol and text as the default icon and waypoint comment Press to save the waypoint and begin navigation 4 To select a cursor position as your destination move the a
14. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem This device complies with part 15 of the FCC limits for class B digital devices Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The GPSMAP 175 contains no user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations GETTING STARTED Table of Contents Capabilities Packing List cooonoonnmmsmmmmmmmmmmeee i Warming and Calicasas ii Table of Contents Appendices ooinininoninononoconononionononorororonononos 1 2 Unit EEatlreS vanorsrnaaar dor 3 Keypad Usd assunto 4 Initializing the Receiver Getting Started cooooommmmm m 5 22 Section 1 GPSMAP Status Page moooonmonmmmns m mes m mmsm 23 25 Satellite status page description receiver status and initialization options S
15. MOB waypoint be sure to rename it as it will be overwritten the next time a MOB is executed SIM B To define a starting point for a TracBack route clear the track log GOTO MOB TracBack Navigation To activate a TracBack route 1 Press the Ga key followed by the E key 2 Highlight the Start TracBack option and press E3 Once a TracBack has been activated the GPSMAP 175 will take the track log currently stored in memory and divide it into segments called legs Up to 30 temporary waypoints e g TOO1 will be created to mark the most significant features of the track log in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible e Always clear the track log at the point that you want to go back to dock etc The RECORD option on the track log setup page must be set to Fill or Wrap There must be at least two track log points stored in memory to create a TracBack route e If there are not enough available waypoints in memory to create a TracBack route you will be alerted with a waypoint memory full message and the receiver will use available waypoints to create a route with an emphasis on the track log closest to the destination If the track log interval is set to the Time option the route may not follow your exact path Keep the interval set to resolution for best performance e If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your t
16. Movement 14 30 D Data Field Entry 35 Data Window 53 Date Time Formats 65 Datum 83 88 DC Wiring 76 Definitions 82 Desired Track DTK 82 Depth Contours 66 Depth Units 66 Dilution of Precision DOP 24 DGPS Setup 69 70 DGPS Status 2A E Elapsed Timer 68 Entering Initial Position 6 25 Estimated Position Error EPE 24 Estimated Time of Arrival ETA 35 82 Estimated Time Enroute ETE 35 82 F Full Page Mapping 32 Flush Mount 78 G G chart Cartridges 71 72 GOTO Key 15 4443 Ground Speed 82 H Heading Selection 66 Highway Scales 19 37 I Initialization 6 8 Installation 73 75 Interface Options 68 Interface Setup 68 69 Interval Track Storage 61 APPENDIX Index K Keypad Tone Keypad Usage L Local Time Offset M Magnetic Variation Main Menu Man Overboard Function Map Calibration Map Configuration Map Datum List Map Datum Selection Map Page Map Scales Marking a Position Maximizing Map 65 65 66 39 51 3 33 34 84 88 67 28 35 31 12 40 41 32 Measuring Bearing amp Distance 32 Menu Selection 21 Message Descriptions 80 81 Message Types Messages Viewing 7 Mounting Bracket 78 N Navigation Page 18 19 36 37 Navigation Setup 66 67 Navigation Units 66 NMEA Formats 17 NMEA Setup 69 70 No Map Mode 31 O Offset local time 65 83 Operation Setup 64 65 Overzoom Mode 31 P Packing List i Page Sequence Ll Physical Specifications 78 Point to Point Planning 62 P
17. Press EDIT ENTER to confirm changes B Whenever the screen 02031618192227282931____ backlighting is on q W bulb icon will appear in the status bar at the bottom of every GPSMAP 175 page GETTING STARTED Status Page Simulator Mode Status Field gt 3D Navigation Satellite Horizontal Accuracy Sky View Dilution of Precision Signal Strength Indicators Status Bar 0203 e 7 The GPSMAP 1755 status page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition and receiver status with a signal strength bar graph and a satellite sky view in the center of the page Each page of the GPSMAP 1755 system also features an options page which gives you access to other functions and features that relate to the specific page you are viewing To get a feel for how the options pages work lets put the GPSMAP 175 into simulator mode To place the GPSMAP 175 in simulator mode 1 From the status page press the EEB key The options page will appear displaying a menu of options and functions for the status page 2 Use the UP or DOWN arrow of the keypad to highlight the Start Simulator option and press EB 3 Press the key to confirm the simulator warning Once the simulator has been started the status field at the top of the page will display a Simulating Navigation status and you re ready to continue the rest of the tour Keep in mind that the GPSMAP 175 does not track satellites in simul
18. Somalia AIN EL ANBD 1970 Bahrain Island Saudi Arabia Anna Astro 65 Cocos I ARC 1750 Botswana Lesotho Malawi Swaziland Zaire Zambia Zimbabwe Kenya Tanzania Ascension Island 58 Ascension Island Sorol Atoll Tern Island Astro Beacon E Iwo Jima Astro Dos 71 4 St Helena APPENDIX Astr Stn 52 Astrin Geod 66 Astrin Geod 84 Austria Bellevue IGN Bermuda 1757 BogataObserv Campo Inchspe Canton Ast 66 Cape Cape Canavrl Carthage CH 1903 Chatham 1971 Chua Astro Corrego Alegr Djakarta Dos 1968 Easter Isld 67 European 1750 European 1979 Finland Hayfrd Gandajika Base Geod Datm 49 Guam 1963 Gux Astro Hjorsey 1755 Map Datums Astronomic Stn 52 Marcus Island Australian Geod 66 Australia Tasmania Island Australian Geod 84 Australia Tasmania Island Austria Efate and Erromango Islands Bermuda 1757 Bermuda Islands Bogata Obsrvatry Colombia Campo Inchauspe Argentina Canton Astro 1966 Phoenix Islands Cape South Africa Cape Canaveral Florida Bahama Islands Carthage Tunisia CH 1903 Switzerland Chatham 1971 Chatham Island New Zealand Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegre Brazil Djakarta Batavia Sumatra Island Indonesia Dos 1968 Gizo Island New Georgia Islands Faster Island 1967 European 1750 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden
19. Switzerland European 1979 Austria Finland Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland Finland Haytord Finland Gandajika Base Republic of Maldives Geodetic Datum 49 New Zealand Guam 1963 Guam Island Guadalcanal Island Hjorsey 1755 Iceland APPENDIX Hong Kong 63 Hu Tzu Shan Indian Bngldsh Indian Thailand Indonesia 74 Ireland 1965 ISTS 073 Astro Johnston Island Kandawala Kerguelen Islnd Kertau 1948 L C 5 Astro Liberia 1964 Luzon Mindanao Luzon Philippine Mahe 1971 Marco Astro Massawa Merchich Midway Ast 61 Minna NAD27 Alaska NAD27 Bahamas NAD27 Canada NAD27 Canal Zone NAD27 Caribbean Map Datums Hong Kong Taiwan Indian Bangladesh India Nepal Indian Thailand Vietnam Indonesia 74 Ireland 1965 Ireland ISTS 073 ASTRO 69 Diego Garcia Johnston Island Kandawala Kandawala Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Kerguelen Island West Malaysia Singapore Cayman Brac Island Liberia 1964 Liberia Luzon Mindanao Island Luzon Philippines excluding Mindanao Isl Mahe 1971 Mahe Island Marco Astro Salvage Isl Massawa Eritrea Ethiopia Merchich Morocco Midway Astro 61 Midway Minna Nigeria North American 1927 Alaska North American 1927 Bahamas excluding San Salvador Island North American 1927 Canada and Newfoundland North Am 1927 Canal Zone North American 1927 Caribbean Barbados Caicos Islands Cuba Dom Rep Grd Cayman Jamaica
20. acceptable setting will prolong the useful life of the backlight SETUP MENUS Navigation Setup The navigation setup submenu is used to select a variety of navigation information including position format units of measure and heading preferences This submenu is also used to select map datums set the CDI scale and adjust the built in velocity filter The following options are available Position Format lets you select the coordinate system used to display position The following formats are available e hddd ddddd degrees e hddd mm mmm degrees and minutes e hddd mm s s deg min sec British grid e German grid e Irish grid e Maidenhead e Swedish grid e Swiss grid e Taiwan grid e UTM UBS grid e Navigation Units selects the format for speed and distance measurements You may select from nautical statute or metric formats The default setting is nautical Depth Units selects the format for depth contour display on G chart offshore chart cartridges Depth contours can be displayed in feet meters or fathoms The default setting is feet Heading lets you select what reference is used in calculating heading information You can select to reference automatic magnetic variation true north grid heading or user magnetic variation The default setting is automatic To enter a user magnetic variation 1 Highlight the Heading field and press Select the User Mag Var option
21. activates the selected route and begins navigation Invert Route activates the selected route in reverse order and begins navigation e Edit On Map allows you to edit the selected route on the map See pages 54 55 for specific instructions e Edit As Text allows you to edit the selected route by text See pages 55 56 for specific instructions A The route list page ROUTES a aaa OPTIONS ies 02 DIVE FISH along with a 16 94 TOURI TOURS Invert Route 05 BUOY 010 Edit On Map character user Edit As Text comment The Clear Route default comment is adie ir of the first and last a enu Pase route waypoint B The route list options page provides quick access to many route functions including activating and deactivating a selected route ROUTES Route List Options e Clear Route allows you to clear all waypoints from the selected route To clear the selected route 1 Highlight the Clear Route option and press E 2 Press 63 to confirm the clear route warning COPY ROUTE Copy Route 02 To Route 06 Are You Sure SIM e Copy Route allows you to copy the waypoints of a selected route to another route The route copy function can be used to copy a TracBack route route 00 to another route in order to either prevent losing the route the next time a TracBack route is activated or save a modified version of an existing route without losing the original To copy a
22. all user selectable through the navigation setup option on the main menu page The time of day shown in UTC Universal Time Coordinated or Greenwich Mean Time may be set to display in a 12 or 24 hour time format with a local offset through the system setup option on the main menu page oo 330 WN 030 060 The trip odometer can be reset E OPTIONS q from the position page options Bye ah end Change Data Fields winaow Lo reset the oaometer Barter Defaults select the Reset Trip Distance Setup Simulator option and press EDIT ENTER ra rra TINE 23 17 57 sim POSITION PAGE Position Page Options The GPSMAP 1755 position page features a context sensitive options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the position page To display the position page options 1 Press GD To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press E3 The following options are available e Reset Trip Distance resets the trip odometer TRP field to zero e Change Data Fields allows you to choose the data displayed in the four user selectable data fields Five data types are available e COG course over ground SOG speed over ground e TRP distance traveled e ALT altitude e VDC DC voltage To change a data field 1 Highlight the Change Data Fields option and press amp B 2 Move the field highlight to the field you want to change and press EB 3 Select th
23. allows you to edit the selected route graphically See pages 53 54 for specific instructions Clear Route allows you to clear all waypoints from the selected route Copy Route allows you to copy the waypoints of the active route to another route Change Data Fields allows you to define the data displayed in the distance and ETE fields Four data options are available e DIS distance to active wpt DTK desired track e ETE estimated time enroute e ETA estimated time of arrival Restore Defaults resets all active route page options to the factory settings Deactivate Route stops navigation of the route you are currently navigating Setup Simulator allows you to define speed course and position values while in simulator mode See the Getting Started Tour for more on using the simulator mode The Change Data Fields option lets you specify what information is displayed for each route i i DTK Desired Track waypoint Four data options are et ope ee available distance desired track ETA Est Time of Arrival and ETA or ETE to each route ARTE waypoint SETUP MENUS Track Log Setup The GPSMAP 1755 main menu pages track submenu lets you specify whether or not to record a track plot an electronic recording of your path and define how it is recorded It also provides an indicator of the track memory used and selects functions to clear the track memory and start a TracBack route Th
24. and press amp B 2 Press to access the variation field and use the keypad to enter the desired variation Press 6 23 to confirm A The GPSMAP 175 NAVIGATION SETUP NAVIGATION SETUP ill di POSITION FORMAT POSITION FORMAT WIIL also ISp ay hddd mm mmm hddd mm mmm ia i hddd mm mmm i NAVIGATION UNITS position coordinates ll Rae a rar in eight grid DEPTH UNITS German Grid Feet Jormats Irish Grid HEADING Maidenhead Auto May Var E004 B To enter a user Swedish Grid aer TO magnetic variation Swiss Grid WGS 84 select the User Mag VELOCITY FILTER Var option and Auto enter a direction SIM SIM _ and value in the variation field SETUP MENUS Navigation Setup e CDI Scale provides a list of six CDI scale settings for the map page CDI 0 10 0 50 1 0 default 5 0 10 0 and 25 0 miles or kilometers The scale represents the distance from the center to either end of the scale e CDI Steer To allows you select a steer to center or steer to D Bar orientation for graphic steering guidance The steer to center selection displays your position as the vertical line on the scale and your desired track as the center of the scale The steer to D Bar option displays your position as the center of the scale with the desired track as the vertical line The default setting is steer to center Map Datum provides a list of the available map datums for use with the GPSMAP 1755 system For a list of
25. arrow cursor from the satellite position indicated by the satellite icon to your exact position The bearing distance and position will be indicated in the data window 3 Press to confirm the calibration offset The next option available from the map configuration page is the set map colors option which allows you to define the fill color grayscale of the land and water used on the map display Three options are available no color no fills for land or water gray land white water the default setting and white land gray water To select a map colors option 1 Select the Set Map Colors option and press EB 2 Highlight the desired map color option and press E3 The map configuration options page also features a restore defaults function that can be used to quickly restore all map configuration options to the factory settings To restore the map configuration options to the factory defaults 1 Highlight the Restore Defaults settings and press Gig li Calba highlight Calibrate 3732 H092 30 919 the Map option and EP n Del Enable Row press EDIT ENTER Lai Disable Row bd A satellite icon will W Set Map Colors remain on the map E Restore Defaults E Al Press MENU to see the laz PSiiA to indicate the GPS p position while the Road Labels FEERREEREE boat marker will Orientation North Up Select Position amp Press ENTER reflect calibration SIM SSM 2 changes Caution
26. bracket insert the adapter connector through the slot in the bracket APPENDIX Wiring and Specifications The following formats are supported for connection to up to 3 NMEA devices e NMEA 0180 NMEA 0182 e NMEA 0183 version 1 5 Approved sentences GPBWC GPGLL GPRMB GPRMC GPXTE GPVTG GPWPL GPBOD Proprietary sentences PGRMM PGRMZ alt PSLIB beacon receiver control input e NMEA 0183 version 2 0 Approved sentences GPGGA GPGSA GPGSV GPRMB GPRMC GPRTE GPWPL GPBOD Proprietary sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM map datum PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver control input DGPS DGPS corrections are accepted in RTCM 104 v 2 0 format through the NMEA In BROWN harness lead The GARMIN GBR 21 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the GPSMAP system Other receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used but may not correctly display status or allow tuning control from the GPSMAP 175 unit The optional GARMIN GA 27 low profile remote mount antenna is designed to be used with several different GARMIN GPS units To use this antenna with the GPSMAP 175 simply plug the right angle MCX male connector on the end of the GA 27 cable into the socket on the left side of the top of the unit Note The GPSMAP 175 senses the electrical current used by the GA27 in order to accept antenna input Antennas which do not use electrical input such as the GPS 45XL helix wi
27. confirmation the default setting messages only or not to sound at all The tone selection does not affect the external alarm operation Display Contrast provides a slide bar to adjust the LCD screen contrast in order to compensate for changes in temperature or lighting conditions Backlight Timeout provides an automatic shutoff for the GPSMAP 1755 screen backlighting Six settings are available No Timeout the backlight will stay on until it is turned off 15 seconds default setting 30 seconds and 1 2 or 4 minutes Keeping the timeout at the lowest acceptable setting will prolong the life of the backlight OPTIONS Restore Defaults Setup Simulator Press MEN to see the Main Menu page The system setup page also features an options page that allows you to quickly reset all the system setup options to the factory default settings and define speed course and position values while in simulator mode see Getting Started Tour To view the system setup page options 1 Press the GD key To restore the default settings 1 Highlight the Restore Defaults option and press E A The tone preference SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP il t f t OPERATION MODE OPERATION MODE A A Simulator Simulator external alarm TIME OFFSET LOCAL UTC TIME OFFSET LOCAL UTC operation 03 00 Local 24hr 00 00 Local 24hr DATE 16 APR 96 B Keeping the TIME 01 16 48 A TONE SELECTION backlight timeout at the lowest
28. order and listed in two columns in the center of the page To scroll through and review the waypoint list 1 Highlight the Waypoints option from the main menu page and press E 2 Use the keypad to scroll through the list in the desired direction 3 Press E to review a highlighted waypoint 4 Press 3 to return to the list To delete an individual waypoint from the list 1 Use the O keypad to highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press GM 2 Press E 3 Press the 3 key to confirm the deletion warning To delete the entire waypoint list 1 Press the GM key to select the options window 2 Highlight the Delete All User Wpts option and press E3 3 Use the keypad to highlight the YES prompt and press to confirm A The waypoints list WAYPOINTS AVAILABLE 237 USED 19 r displays all stored TF WAYPOINTS GARMIN waypoints in a two 002 amp RAMP 002 RAMP column format apail OPTIONS T emp ae Delete All User Wpts waypoints from the Press MENU to see the TracBack feature emes are assigned a c gt Pid AS T__ name and a FUEL Mo footprint symbol 1 The waypoints list options page lets you delete individual waypoints or the entire waypoint list GOTO MOB 7 Selecting a GOTO Destination The GPSMAP 175 provides four ways to navigate to a destination GOTO MOB TracBack and route navigation The most basic method of selecting a destination is the GOTO function
29. response time for track and speed calculations SETUP MENUS Timers amp Alarms The timer amp alarms submenu is used to control various alarm timer settings e Timer sounds an alarm when a count down time interval up to 99 59 59 has expired or provides an elapsed count up timer up to 99 59 59 To use the timers 1 Select the Count Down menu option 2 Enter the desired time interval in the interval field and press E33 3 Once the count down time has expired an alarm message will appear and the timer will automatically switch to the count up mode 4 To reset the timer select the reset option and press Gig e Clock Alarm provides an alarm for the system clock To use the clock alarm select the On option and enter the desired time of day in the time field e Arrival Alarm lets you specify an alarm to sound when you re a specified distance away from a destination waypoint Three options are available e Off No arrival alarm will sound e Auto An arrival alarm will sound one minute before the destination based upon our current speed and course over ground e On An arrival alarm will sound at the alarm distance specified in the distance field for the destination waypoint The Or setting will only provide an arrival alarm for the final destination waypoint of the active route e Crosstrack Alarm provides an alarm for crosstrack error XTK that will sound when your vessel is off course by more
30. side of the status bar A signal strength bar will also appear for each satellite in view with the appropriate satellite number under each bar The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages e No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated e Hollow signal strength bars the receiver has found the indicated satellite s and is collecting data e Solid signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite s is ready for use Once the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites the flashing satellite icon on the status bar will glow steadily and the GPSMAP 175 is ready for use A Use the arrow Acquiring Satellites 2347 3711 NO83 30 081 keypad to move the EA cig oe cursor to a location y MEN close to your wose 90 00 present position ARMIN Hollow signal strength bars will appear on the status page while Select Position amp irr ENTER 52031516181527 282531 HH 4096 eo the receiver collects satellite data GETTING STARTED Power On Screen Contrast The GARMIN GPSMAP 175 is a powerful electronic charting navigating system that provides detailed chart coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the map display This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode Once you re familiar with the
31. the available GPSMAP datums see Appendix F The default setting is WGS 84 Velocity Filter allows you to select the GPSMAP 175 s response time to changes in track or ground speed Three settings are available automatic on or off The auto default setting will monitor the changes in your current track and speed and adjust the receivers response time automatically The on setting allows you to manually enter a response time up to 240 seconds Selecting a higher setting may be desirable in slow speed applications with frequent changes in track VELOCITY FILTER On 24 secs To enter a user defined velocity filter value 1 Highlight Velocity Filter field and press G9 Select On option and press amp B 2 Highlight the time value field 3 Press 4 Enter a value in seconds up to 240 and press B to confirm A CAUTION HAVIGATION SETUP HAVIGATION SETUP Ensure the GPS POSITION FORMAT POSITION FORMAT hddd mm mmm hddd mm mmm datum matches Timbalai 1948 NAVIGATION UNITS your charts Nautical nm kt ft l DEPTH UNITS datum or serious Feet ng Wake Eniwetok 60 HEADING position errors Het Auto Mag Var E004 may result If no WGS 34 To CDI SCALE STEER TO Zanderij datum appears on your chart VELOCITY FILTER contact the chart Auto SIM _ SIM manufacturer B The Auto velocity filter setting will allow the GPSMAP 175 to automatically monitor and adjust the
32. the sky from horizon to horizon Hold the receiver at a comfortable height at arms length from your body with the built in antenna the top part above the display parallel to the ground INTRODUCTION Initialization Initializing Your GPSMAP 175 for First Time Use Your GPSMAP 175 calculates your position and movement by tracking signals sent from GPS satellites Each of the 24 GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit information back to earth In order to determine a position fix your GPS receiver needs to continuously see at least three satellites Because a GPS receiver can only see satellites above the horizon it needs to know what satellites to look for at any given time By using an almanac a timetable of satellite numbers and their orbits stored in the receiver s memory the GPSMAP 175 can determine the distance and position of any GPS satellite To use this almanac data your GPSMAP 175 needs to know where you are or be given the opportunity to find itself Once you initialize the unit to this position the GPSMAP 175 will usually compute a fix within a few minutes Remember this process is only necessary under the following conditions e First time use from the factory e The receiver has been moved over 500 miles from the last calculated position with power off or e The receivers memory has been cleared and all stored data has been lost GETTING STARTED
33. until the track memory has been cleared or set to wrap mode Wypt Already Exists The waypoint name you ve entered already exists in memory Waypoint Memory is Full You have used all 250 waypoints in the GPSMAP 130 system APPENDIX Definitions The GPSMAP 175 uses an on screen message prompt to alert you to important information Whenever a message appears press the key to view the message ETE YMG 0132 MESSAGE PRESS PAGE Almanac Data The satellite constellation information including location and health of satellites that is transmitted to your receiver from every GPS satellite Almanac data must be acquired before GPS navigation can begin Bearing BRG The compass direction from your position to a destination Course Over Ground COG Direction of movement relative to a ground position Crosstrack Error XTK The distance you are off a desired course in either direction Desired Track DTK The compass course between the from and to waypoints Differential GPS DGPS An extension of the GPS system that uses land based radio beacons to transmit position corrections to GPS receivers Estimated Time of Arrival ETA The time of day of your arrival at a destination Estimated Time Enroute ETE The time remaining to your destination at your present speed Grid A coordinate system that projects the earth on a flat surface using square zones for position measurements Gr
34. want to create the new waypoint at an on screen navaid highlight the navaid on the map display 2 Press Gx 3 To accept the waypoint with the default name symbol and comment press If you are creating a waypoint at an on screen navaid the default symbol and comment will automatically reflect the selected navaid s name and symbol 4 To change the name symbol or comment highlight the appropriate field and press E3 5 After entering and confirming your changes move the field highlight back to the Done prompt and press Gz Creating Waypoints By Text Entry Waypoints may also be created by manually entering a positions coordinates or referencing a stored waypoint through the Create Waypoint submenu option on the main menu page To create a new waypoint by manually entering its coordinates 1 Press EEB twice to display the main menu page 2 Highlight the Create Waypoint option and press The waypoint definition page will appear with the next available waypoint number and the receiver s last known position as the default name and position 3 Use the keypad to enter the new waypoint name icon position and comment Press Gad after the last character in each section 4 When you have finished entering all your waypoint data use the Y keypad to highlight the Done prompt and press E3 A Once a position has q M6 been selected on the CREATE NEW WAYPOINT WAYPOINT map the create new RAMP Ai
35. 16 nm scale You ll now have a clearer picture of the route we are navigating along with an outline only presentation of the surrounding shoreline Because the usable range of the built in database is only valid to 64 nm scale we no longer have full cartography available Keep in mind that whenever you do exceed the usable range of the built in database or the G chart cartridge in use the range field will display OVR ZM or NO MAP to indicate that you should exercise extreme caution using the cartography data See pages 31 and 72 for more information on map scales and using G chart detailed cartography Now that we re zoomed in a little closer to our route we can pan ahead of our vessel with the cursor to review and create on screen waypoints and navaids Try moving the cursor to select the TOUR3 waypoint just use the O keypad to move the cursor as close as possible to the waypoint To move the cursor in small increments try a series of short key presses A To enter a boat 0198 a SETUP SIMULATOR speed or define the E at simulated course Map Outlines Off Auto COG 019 highlight the Setup Measure BRG DIS IK 506 Cine nae Configure the Map H0 0 imulator op tion Setup Page Display POSITION and press Change Data Fields N_35 03 605 HO76 24 904 EDIT ENTER ALTITUDE Enter a boat speed of 60 knots to begin the tour This will allow you to complete the Getting Started tour in 10 15 m
36. ED GPSMAP 175 Unit Features Internal GPS Antenna Y ZOOM A Operating Keypad Battery Pack in back Three level gray LCD display INTRODUCTION Keypad Usage 39 Turns the unit on and off and controls 3 level a screen backlighting Aan Scrolls the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page to a main page TER Captures your present position and displays the mark position window Displays the GOTO waypoint window Doa allowing you to select the destination waypoint Press GOTO twice to select a destination waypoint graphically from the map Displays a context sensitive options window Press MENU twice to display main menu page Activates highlighted fields and confirms menu ENTER options and data entry Returns display to a previous page or restores a QUIT wee data field s previous value Adjusts the map and highway scales up and down Controls the movement of the cursor and is used to select options and positions and to enter data Marks your present GPS position and instantly sets a return course while providing steering guidance The GPSMAP 1755 advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast convenient selection of navigation options and data entry The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to most of the keypad and provide a hands on lesson in using the GPSMAP 175 We strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual nav
37. Leeward and Turks Islands APPENDIX NAD27 Central NAD27 CONUS NAD27 Cuba NAD27 Greenland NAD27 Mexico Map Datums North American 1927 Central America Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua North Am 1927 Mean Value CONUS North American 1927 Cuba North American 1927 Greenland Hayes Peninsula N American 1927 Mexico NAD27 San Salvadr North American 1927 San Salvador Island NAD83 North American 1983 Alaska Canada Central America CONUS Mexico Nahrwn Masirah IInd Nahrwn Masirah Island Oman Nahrwn Saudi Arbia Nahrwn Saudi Arabia Nahrwn United Arab Nahrwn United Arab Emirates Naparima BWI Obsrvtorio 66 Old Egyptian Old Hawaiian Oman Ord Srvy Grt Britn Pico De Las Nieves Potsdam Pitcairn Astro 67 Prov So Amricn 56 Prov So Chilean 63 Puerto Rico Qatar National Naparima BWI Trinidad and Tobago Observatorio 1966 Corvo and Flores Islands Azores Old Egyptian Egypt Old Hawaiian Mean Value Oman Oman Old Survey Grt Britn England Isle of Man Scotland Shetland Isl Wales Canary Islands Germany Pitcairn Astro 67 Pitcairn Prov So Amricn 56 Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Peru Venezuela So Chilean 63 S Chile Puerto Rico amp Virgin Isl Qatar National Qatar APPENDIX Qornoq Reunion Rome 1940 RT 90 Santo Dos Sao Braz Sapper Hill 43 Schwarzeck South American
38. OWNERS MANUAL AND REFERENCE VZOOM A PAGE QUIT MENU EDIT ENTER GP SMA P RO BR 148 01S 1 38 cos dea soo 50 NAV AID N 4119324 073 39 H080 29 187 ae SHENANGO R SBOAT RAMP ENT CAN GPSMAP 1 9 3 GARMIN i Software Version 2 0 or above Internal Database Version 2 01 Navionics Corporation G chart cartridge data is copyrighted by Navionics Corporation and may not be copied or used for any other purpose without permission 1996 GARMIN Corporation 1200 E 151st Street Olathe KS 66062 USA GARMIN Europe LTD Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ UK All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or manual including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN GARMIN GPSMAP G chart AutoLocate TracBack and PhaseTracl2 are registered trademarks of GARMIN Corporation and may only be used with permission All rights are reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements September 1996 Part 190 00096 00 Rev A Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION Capabilities Packing List Before installing and getting started with your unit plea
39. Outlines setting on the map options page to make sure they are set to appear see page 32 Whenever you zoom past the usable range of the current electronic chart the range field will display Ovr Zm or No Map These warnings indicate that although you may still have cartography you should exercise extreme caution using the data See page 31 for more information on Overzoom and No Map modes When a G chart cartridge is installed the GPSMAP 1755 system will automatically use the best available chart for display As you enter and exit various subcharts the system will automatically display the appropriate chart for the area you are in When you leave the area covered by the main map of a cartridge the GPSMAP 175 will default back to using the built in 64 nm database If you are not seeing certain map items navaids depth contours etc on offshore cartridges highways boat ramps etc on inland cartridges check the map configuration settings available from the map options page A Map outlines for Bes 324 PIs 22 6 jers 209 pis 21 75 G chart offshore os 324 eti 209 ss AR ae ON MUERES i ES R gt cartography B Map outlines for G chart inland ae o cartography E j a gue LA a THE a yr y HEVA HA H b 24 a oo an APPENDIX Power Installation Your unit uses 6 AA batteries that provide up to 10 hours of battery life An optional rechargeable Ni Cad battery pack and charger a
40. Press GB twice The first waypoint submenu is the nearest waypoints list which shows the nine nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position The nearest waypoints are continuously updated to your present position and provide quick access to the closest points of safety in emergency situations To scroll through and review the nearest waypoint list 1 Highlight the Nearest Waypoints option and press E3 2 Use the keypad to scroll through the list in either direction 3 Press 6 23 to review the highlighted waypoint 4 To return to the waypoint list press 3 to confirm the Done prompt 5 The field highlight will automatically scroll to the next waypoint If you want to review each waypoint you can scroll through any waypoint list by pressing the E key repeatedly To select a nearest waypoint as a GOTO destination 1 Use the key to select the desired GOTO waypoint 2 Press 3 followed by EB A The main menu MAIN MENU HEAREST WAYPOINTS WAYPOINT BRG DIS E age f eatures f oe Proximity Waypoints waypoint submenus Create Waypoint o 193 0 24 Waypoints 002 E 191 2 25m The nearest jute 003 o 1928 2 29 waypoint list Track 004 4187 2 94 i i RAMP 060 7 39 continuously A pl COVE 023 10 7 ystem Setup A 3 updates to show the io Sor FISH a 025 11 3 nine nearest Timers amp Alarms FUEL M 0245 11 7 Input Output BEACH i 024 11 9 waypoints to your present position SIiM_
41. RECORD MODE INTERVAL RECORD MODE INTERVAL will continuously Wrap Resolution Resolution record a track log INTERVAL VALUE 82 and replace the OPTIONS ol dest track og TOTAL MEMORY USED 0 Restore Defaults AP Press MENU to see the point with new Delete Track De data The Fill Start TracBack Start TracBack option will record a track log until the memory is full sx B The track submenu default settings may be quickly restored from the track options page SETUP MENUS Trip amp Fuel Planning The GPSMAP 1755 trip and fuel planning submenu lets you plan and review distance fuel and ETE ETA information between any two waypoints your present position and a stored waypoint or any part of a stored route Sunrise and sunset information is also provided Two planning modes are available point to point and route planning To use the point to point planning mode 1 Highlight the Trip amp Fuel Planning option from the main menu page and press Gz 2 If the plan field is not set to Point To Point press the E key and select it from the options page 3 Highlight the first waypoint field and press Press the left arrow key to clear the field and use the keypad to enter the name of the starting waypoint You may leave the waypoint field blank to use your present position or press the EEB key to select the waypoint from the nearest list the waypoint list or the map display Pr
42. S Coverage the receiver isn t tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix e Receiver Not Usable the receiver is unusable possibly due to incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite conditions Turn the unit off and back on to reset e Simulating Navigation the receiver is in simulator mode A The status bar at the Simulating Navigation Simulating Navigation bottom of the page displays important status alarm battery level and map scale information It also provides on screen user and message 0207 1518192627 31________ prompts MESSAGE PRESS PAGE The status bar will display an anchor symbol or PRX icon whenever the anchor drag alarm or proximity alarm has been triggered STATUS PAGE Options The GPSMAP 1755 status page features a context sensitive options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the status page To display the status page options 1 Press ED To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press amp B The following options are available e Initialize Position allows you to initialize the receiver on the map or by text See pages 6 8 for instructions on initialization N OPTIONS a ie Start Auto Locate z Horth Up SkyView Start Simulator Press MENU h al e Start AutoLocate allows the receiver to locate your position automatically e Either Track Up North Up SkyView allows you to selec
43. Select the desired INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT FORMAT INPUT OUTPUT FORMAT format from the NMEA In No Out RTCA In NMEA Out NMEA field The NMEA FORMAT NMEA FORMAT te will andrai mi NMEA 0180 automatically be set NMEA 0182 to the appropriate NMEA 0183 V1 5 R TUNE TO NMEA 0183 2 0 speed R BIT RATE B After entering a ne cup DGPS frequency set No Status E SIM the bit rate to the speed indicated on the USCG station chart DGPS coverage frequencies and bit rates are available from the Coast Guard G CHARTS 1 0 Installing amp Removing G charts The GARMIN GPSMAP 175 system uses G chart offshore or inland cartography to display digital charts on screen G chart cartridges are inserted in the card slot located on the right side of the unit and may be installed or removed at any time whether the unit is on or off To install a G chart cartridge 1 Open the cartridge door 2 Insert the card into the slot Label should face up and toward the unit 3 Use your thumb to firmly push the cartridge into place until the cartridge will not go any further into the unit If your GPSMAP 175 is on a confirmation tone will sound when the cartridge has been properly installed and accepted 4 Close the door ZN If you insert a G chart cartridge and get a card format not recognized message try removing the card and reinserting it If the card is still not recognized contact the dealer you purchased i
44. Setup Timers amp Alarms Input Output SIM To access the main menu page 1 Press GM twice The 11 submenus are divided into categories by function To select a submenu from the main menu page 1 Highlight the submenu you want to view and press amp B For specific instructions on using a submenu see the waypoints route or setup sections of this manual A The waypoint MAIN MENU MAIN MENU Hearest Waypoints Hearest Waypoints a cy tions on Proximity Waypoints Proximity Waypoints the main menu page Create Waypoint Create Waypoint are described in the ide al Routes Routes Waypoints section Track Track on pages 40 48 Trip amp Fuel Planning Trip amp Fuel Planning System Setup System Setup B The routes category Navigation Setup Navigation Setup options are Timers amp Alarms Timers amp Alarms Input Output Input Output described on pages 53 60 SIM 6 WAYPOINTS Creating Waypoints and the MARK Key The GARMIN GPSMAP 175 stores up to 250 alphanumeric waypoints with a user defined icon and comment available for each waypoint Waypoints can be created using three basic methods e key used primarily for marking your present position the WB key also provides options that allow you to select a map or navaid position from the map display e On Map allows you to define a new waypoint position from the map display using the cursor e Text Entry allows you to enter a new waypoints position coordinates ma
45. TE op o from me pop J Center On First Wpt up window B The route edit options page lets you activate invert or deactivate the route you are editing The Center On Vessel and Center On First Wp options redraw the map to display the desired option Ji Press MEHU to see the EN i ut i 5 p EY ROUTES Route List Page The GPSMAP 1755 route list page displays all the routes currently stored in memory in numerical order with the route number and comment displayed Route 00 is always reserved for the TracBack route while routes 1 20 serve as storage routes Route 20 is stored as the GPSMAP tour route which may be deleted at any time From the list you may enter your own 16 character route comment and select a specific route for activation editing or other management functions To enter a custom route comment 1 Highlight the desired route and press Gig 2 Press the left arrow key of the keypad to clear the comment field 3 Use the keypad to enter the new route comment and press E3 Once you have selected a route from the route page additional functions for that route are available from the route options page To display the route options 1 Press GD To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press E3 The following options are available from the route list page Create New Route allows you to create a new route See page 53 Activate Route
46. The map calibration function should never be used to attempt corrections to Selective Availability errors MAP PAGE 3 Page Display amp Data Fields e Setup Page Display allows you to specify the number of fields displayed in the data window section of the map page A graphic compass tape or CDI scale may also be displayed The following options are available e 2 Fields e 2 Fields Compass e 2 Fields amp CDI e 4 Fields e 4 Fields Compass e 4 Fields amp CDI e 6 Fields e 6 Fields amp Compass e 6 Fields amp CDI e 8 Fields To select a page display option 1 Highlight the Setup Page Display option and press Gag 2 Select the desired option and press amp B e Change Data Fields allows you to specify the data displayed in each data field used on the map display The following options are available e BRG bearing to active wpt e DIS distance to active wpt e SOG speed over ground e COG course over ground e ETE estimated time enroute ETA estimated time of arrival e XTK crosstrack error e VMG velocity made good e TRN turn angle to wpt e WPI active wpt name To change a data field 1 Highlight the Change Data Fields option and press amp B 2 Move the field highlight to the desired field and press amp B 3 Select a data field option and press E e Restore Defaults resets all map page options except map configuration options see pages 33 34 to the factory settings e Setu
47. Two basic map operating modes position mode and cursor mode determine what cartography is shown on the map display Boat mode pans the cartography to keep the present position marker within the display area while cursor mode pans the cartography to keep the cursor within the display area Your GPSMAP 175 will always power up in the position mode with your vessel centered on the map display e Whenever sufficient map coverage is not available to keep the boat centered the boat icon will move toward the edge of the display e If the boat icon attempts to go off the display the zoom level may need to be adjusted to keep cartography on screen Whenever the keypad is pressed the GPSMAP 175 will enter cursor mode In cursor mode e The cursor can be moved over the map display using the O keypad e Whenever the cursor reaches the edge of the display the map will scroll forward under the cursor Keep in mind that the boat icon will move with the map scrolling and may go off the display screen You may not be able to see your present position e When the cursor is stationary a fixed coordinate position will appear in the position field Note that the distance and bearing will change as the boats position changes e Whenever you zoom in cursor mode the cursor will be centered on screen e To return to position mode press the EMB key A Position mode on Bee 237a DIS 0 31 ees 237 Ds 0 29 cos 237 so 50 cos 2327 01 e ig
48. W112 5 to W097 5 1 W097 5 to W082 5 6 W082 5 to W067 5 5 W067 5 to W052 5 4 W052 5 to W037 5 3 W037 5 to W022 5 2 W022 5 to W007 5 1 W007 5 to E007 5 0 E007 5 to EQ22 5 l E022 3 to E03 7 3 2 E037 5 to E0525 3 E052 5 to E067 5 4 APPENDIX Map Datums The GPSMAP 1735 built in worldwide database includes chart coverage down to 64 nm 120 km for the areas outlined above Note that the GPSMAP 175 database is only valid to 68 24 543 north or south Adindan Afgooye AIN EL ABD 70 Anna Ast 65 ARC 1750 ARC 1960 Ascnsn Isld 58 Astro B4 Sorol Astro Bcn E Astro Dos 71 4 Astr Stn 52 Astrin Geod 66 Astrin Geod 84 Adindan Afgooye AIN EL ABD 70 Anna Ast 65 ARC 1750 ARC 1960 Ascnsn Isld 58 Astro B4 Sorol Astro Bcn E Astro Dos 71 4 Adindan Ethiopia Mali Senegal Sudan Afgooye Somalia AIN EL ANBD 1970 Bahrain Island Saudi Arabia Anna Astro 65 Cocos I ARC 1750 Botswana Lesotho Malawi Swaziland Zaire Zambia Zimbabwe Kenya Tanzania Ascension Island 58 Ascension Island Sorol Atoll Tern Island Astro Beacon E Iwo Jima Astro Dos 71 4 St Helena Astronomic Stn 52 Marcus Island Australian Geod 66 Australia Tasmania Island Australian Geod 84 Australia Tasmania Island Adindan Ethiopia Mali Senegal Sudan Atgooye
49. ______ J M___________ WAYPOINTS Proximity Waypoints The proximity waypoints list lets you define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint position and can be used to help you avoid reefs rocks or restricted waters Up to nine waypoints may be listed with a maximum alarm radius of 99 9 nautical or statute miles or kilometers If a proximity alarm circle overlaps with an existing alarm circle a Proximity Overlap message will appear each time the unit is turned on If you enter an alarm circle overlap you will only be alerted to the closest proximity waypoint To enter a proximity waypoint 1 Highlight the Proximity Waypoint option and press amp B 2 Use the key to highlight the first blank waypoint field and press amp B 3 Enter the name of the proximity waypoint using the keypad or press GD to select the waypoint from the nearest waypoint list waypoint list or map display 4 Press 3 to confirm The distance field will now be highlighted 5 Press 23 to begin entry of the proximity radius 6 Use the keypad to enter a distance value to 99 99 units and press Gz To turn proximity alarms on or off 1 Use the keypad to highlight the alarms on off field and press E3 2 Select the desired setting and press Gi To remove a proximity waypoint from the list 1 Use the keypad to highlight the waypoint to be removed 2 Press GD 3 Highlight the Clear Alarm field and press Gz 4 To cle
50. al database and a G chart cartridge cartography will be displayed using the data with the best resolution e When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the chart in use by up to two settings overzoom cartography will be displayed The display will not show any filled landmass areas and an Ovr Zm warning will appear in the scale field The lat lon grid will also be turned on regardless of the map configuration setting e When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the chart in use by more than two settings all cartography will be replaced by a track plot display and a No Map warning will appear in the scale field The lat lon grid will be displayed regardless of the map configuration setting Additional caution should be used while navigating in track plot mode exceeds the resolution of the chart by up to two settings an Ovr Zm warning will appear in the scale field B Whenever the selected map scale exceeds the resolution of the chart by more than two settings a No Map warning will appear in the scale field A Whenever the ea 2003 bis 76 01 Bee 2008 bis 16 0 selected map scale 2199 cos 162 so 5 0 MAP PAGE Map Page Options The GPSMAP 175 map page is designed to be a flexible tool that can be custom tailored to your exact navigation needs The map options page provides access to many of the features and functions that will help you configure the map page to your own
51. ale selected at the aj bottom right of the page To get back on course steer left Here our boat is off course to the left To get back on course steer right A digital readout of your crosstrack error can be displayed in any of the six data fields see page 35 GETTING STARTED Using the Navigation Page Whenever the GPSMAP 175 is in simulator mode you can adjust your speed and course from the navigation page using the keypad As you head toward each waypoint in the tour route try adjusting your boat speed and course to get a feel for how the highway works To adjust the simulated boat speed 1 Press the UP arrow of the keypad to increase the speed in 5 knot kph mph increments Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the speed in the same increments To steer the boat 1 Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrows of the keypad Notice that as you get off course the highway and waypoint pointer move to guide you back on course The base of the highway display also serves as a graphic course deviation indicator CDI relative to the scale setting shown at the bottom right of the page The scale setting represents the total distance or the width of the base of the highway display The default graphic highway setting is 1 4 nm but can be set for a 1 2 1 2 or 4 nm range To change the highway display scale 1 Press the key in either direction up to increase down to decrease The navigation page data fields may
52. also be configured to display any of ten different navigation values Lets change the VMG field to crosstrack error to provide a digital readout of the distance we re off course To change a data field 1 Press the EEB key to display the position page options 2 Highlight the Change Data Fields option and press The field highlight will now appear in the top left data field starting with the BRG field 3 Use the keypad to move the field highlight to the VMG field and press EB 4 Highlight the XTK option and press and press G9 to finish A To reset the simulator to steer the desired course OPTIONS i Change Data Fields automaticall gt 00 Configure Highway E select the Auto D Restore Defaults Setup Simulator COG setting from the options page Main Menu page B The highway scale ae perspective can be set to a 1 4 1 2 1 2 or 4 nm mi km range with the ZOOM keys GETTING STARTED Active Route Main Menu Page Now that you ve seen the four main pages lets review the active route page which will appear in the main page sequence whenever you are navigating a route To access the active route page 1 Press the G amp key The active route page shows each waypoint of the active route in sequence with the waypoint name distance and estimated time enroute to each waypoint displayed As you navigate the route the active route list will be automatically update indicating t
53. ange Approaching You are less than one minute away from reaching a destination waypoint at your present speed over ground Arrival At You have arrived at the destination waypoint Can t Change An Active Waypoint You have attempted to change the active to or active from waypoint Clear the active route or GOTO before making your changes Card Format is Not Recognized tThe cartridge inserted is not readable by the GPSMAP system and may be damaged or the card may have been inserted too quickly to be read Slowly reinsert the cartridge to make sure it is properly installed If the cartridge is still not recognized call the G chart information line at 1 800 427 6460 Crosstrack Alarm You have exceeded the off course distance specified in the CDI setup Data Transfer is Complete The receiver is finished uploading or downloading information to the connected device Database Memory has Failed The built in 64 nm database has failed See an authorized service center for repair Degraded Accuracy The accuracy of your GPSMAP system has been degraded beyond 500 meters due to poor satellite geometry or data quality You should check other navigational sources to verify the position indicated Max Calibration Is 5000mt 16 400 ft You have exceeded the maximum possible map calibration Memory Battery Power is Low The internal battery that stores waypoints routes and track plots needs to be replaced Take your unit
54. ar all proximity waypoints select the Clear All option and press E3 A When you enter a ae PROXIMITY WAYPOINTS PROXIMITY WAYPOINTS proximity WAYPOINT DIS WAYPOINT DIS waypoints alarm BUOY 3 033 BUOY 3 03 circle PRX will COVE 2 12 CLEAR ALL ALARMS l FISH Sa 1 72m Note This will t n appear in the status RAMP lt 310 Jerga bar Providing the gt proximity alarms alarm is on Once GEDA ERA Are You Sure a 3 NO circle the proximity e a indicator will On automatically reset SEM B Clear all proximity waypoints by selecting Clear All from the proximity options page Finish the deletion by confirming the Yes prompt 6 WAYPOINTS Create Waypoint and Waypoint List The third waypoint submenu available from the main menu page is the Create Waypoint submenu which allows you to create a new waypoint by manually entering coordinates Instructions for using the create waypoint submenu are provided on page 42 Waypoint List The last waypoint category available from the main menu is the waypoints list which displays a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory From the waypoints list you may review edit rename or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints The total number of stored and available waypoints is displayed at the top of the waypoints page with the stored waypoints arranged in numerical alphabetical
55. ator mode and should never be used for actual navigation However all the waypoint and route planning done in simulator mode is retained in memory and can be used during normal operation A To start the simulator confirm the simulator warning Simulator mode should never be used for actual navigation Whenever Simulator START SIMULA TOR mode is activated a Warning Do not use Horth Up SkyView Exit Simulator Setup Simulator and this mode for Setup Simulator an Exit Simulator navigation option will appear on Are You Sure the options page NO GETTING STARTED Page Sequence Position Page 3D Navigation N 300 330 N 030 060 a 27 18 a COG 506 is 4 19 164 cog s06 8 90 1081 z A POSITION N_39 00 184 WOS5 00 000 TIME 02031618192227282931____ 17 05 22 es SIM The satellite status page is one of four main pages used in the GPSMAP 1755 system All four pages are linked together in a simple chain which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction using the 443 and Gig keys To continue the tour lets move on to the next page the position page To scroll to the next page in sequence 1 Press the E key Compass Tape oo 330 N 030 oso E Data Fields POSITION N 35 06 631 Position WO76 24 497 Coordinates Time Z ra a JD gt 23 18 38 SIM Status Bar The GPSMAP 1755 position page shows
56. ators are calibrated for alkaline batteries although levels of both alkaline and Ni Cad batteries can be determined on both indicators No other receiver functions are affected by using Ni Cad or alkaline batteries Because some battery drain occurs even if the unit if off separate the battery pack from the unit when storing for extended periods of time A built in rechargeable lithium battery will save almanac and waypoint data when the battery pack is not attached but it will only save data for a few months Note the lithium battery is not rechargeable and must be replaced when depleted Do not short battery pack terminals Shorting the terminals that power your GPSMAP 175 can cause sparks severe overheating burns and battery cell damage If the short lasts long enough it is possible to melt battery components Each battery pack has two exposed terminals For this reason don t place a loose battery pack on or near metal objects paper clips keys tools etc and be careful when placing battery packs in handbags toolboxes etc Never immerse a battery pack in water If the battery pack becomes wet wipe it dry before attaching it to the unit When the battery pack is installed on the unit the terminals that transfer current to it are not exposed The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack when it is mounted on the unit are charging terminals only and do not constitute a hazard APPENDIX Installation Ni Cad Batter
57. based on your present speed and course To stop navigation to the MOB position 1 Press the Ga key followed by E to display the GOTO options page 2 Select the Cancel GOTO option and press E TracBack Navigation The third method of navigating to a destination is by using the GPSMAP 1755 TracBack feature The TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receivers memory which will eliminate the need to store waypoints along the way TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route of up to 30 waypoints and activating an inverted route along those points Once activated a TracBack route will lead you back to the oldest track log point stored in memory so its good idea to clear the existing track log at the start of your current trip e g your dock before you get started To clear the track log and define a starting point for a TracBack route 1 Press the EEB key twice to display the main menu page 2 Highlight the Track option and press amp B 3 Select the Delete Track option and press EB 4 Highlight the Yes field and press Gz A The MOB mode can TRACK RECORD MODE INTERVAL be used to set a course Wrap Resolution to a passing sp ot f Oy me ca INTERVAL YALUE 82 quick response to an ae navigation to TOTAL MEMORY USED 5 emergency fish z MOB waypoint strikes etc If you want to save the NO Start TracBack
58. ctly from the map To create a waypoint with the cursor 1 Use the keypad to move the cursor to the desired map position 2 Press Gd 3 Press 53 to confirm the new waypoint A Tocreate a new BRG 206 bis 0 5 In _2NF2 a waypoint at the cos 206 soe 5 0 TE POSITION cursor move the cursor to the desired nasa panes position and press 3 EDIT ENTER The create new waypoint page will appear where you may change the waypoint name symbol and comment before saving the waypoint MAP PAGE Selecting Map Scales The map display has 16 available range scales from 1 8th to 4096 n m 1 4 to 7500km The map scale is controlled by the key with the current scale displayed at the bottom of the data window To select a map scale 1 Press up on the key to zoom out and down on the key to zoom in The GPSMAP 1755 system has a built in worldwide database to 64 n m see Appendix F for a built in coverage map with more detailed coverage available through the use of G chart data cartridges see Section 10 for installing and using G chart cartridges The GPSMAP 175 will display cartography as long as there is chart information available for the range you ve selected Map coverage will conform to the following conditions e When the selected zoom range is covered by either the internal database or a G chart data cartridge cartography will be displayed When the selected zoom range is covered by both the intern
59. desired option and press E3 A To change the highway scale perspective press y the ZOOM key S c Configure Highway N 7 Restore Defaults B The navigation 001 Setup Simulator options page lets you set up the navigation page to your own preferences NAVIGATION PAGE Nav Page Options The following options are available for the navigation page e Change Data Fields allows you to define the data displayed in any of the six user selectable data fields Ten data options are available BRG bearing to active wpt e DIS distance to active wpt SOG speed over ground e COG course over ground ETE estimated time enroute e ETA estimated time of arrival e XTK crosstrack error e VMG velocity made good e TRN turn angle to wpt e CTS course to steer To change a data field 1 Highlight the Change Data Fields option and press E 2 Highlight the field you want to change and press EB 3 Select the desired data field option and press E3 e Configure Highway allows you to select what waypoints are shown on the highway display Four options are available e Nav amp Nearest Waypoints all route and nearest waypoints displayed e Nav Waypoints only waypoints in the active route will be displayed e Active Waypoint only the active waypoint will be displayed e No Waypoints no waypoints will be displayed To configure the highway display 1 Highlight the Con
60. e receiver operating mode battery strength and current receiver accuracy The status information will give you an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked The signal strength is shown on a bar graph for each satellite with the satellite number below When a satellite is visible but not being tracked the strength bar will not be shown and the sky view indicator will not be highlighted The sky view shows a birds eye view of the position of each satellite relative to the receivers last known position The outer circle represents the horizon track up the inner circle is 45 above the horizon and the center point is a position directly overhead Use the sky view to determine if there are obstructions shading your reception of GPS signals A Whenever the Acquiring Satellites Acquiring Satellites GPSMAP 175 is searching for satellites no signal strength bars will appear B Once the receiver has found the satellite s indicated a hollow e 0207 1519262731_ ________ signal strength bar will appear After satellite data has been collected the signal strength bars will become solid STATUS PAGE Receiver Status Receiver status is indicated at the top of the page with the current estimated position error EPE dilution of precision DOP and battery
61. e NMEA format must be specified in the NMEA format field that will automatically appear when an NMEA option is selected The appropriate baud rate will be set automatically To select a NMEA format 1 Select a NMEA IN OUT format from the options page 2 Highlight the NMEA Format field and press E3 3 Select a NMEA sentence format and press Gz 4 The baud rate will automatically be set to the appropriate speed If you have selected an NMEA IN OUT setting you must use the same NMEA format for both the input and output device Tuning DGPS Stations If the I O Format is set to accept RICM input NMEA Output for connecting a differential ready GPS beacon receiver you will need to tune a frequency in the tuning field and select a bit rate The default frequency will be 304 0 kHz with a bit rate of 100 bps or the last DGPS frequency bit rate selected To tune a DGPS frequency 1 Select the RTCM In NMEA Out format from the options page 2 Highlight the beacon receiver frequency field and press Gig 3 Enter the desired frequency and press Gi If you are using an automatically tuned DGPS receiver you may enter 000 0 for the frequency 4 Press to select a bit rate Five bit rates are available 0 used for automatically tuned DGPS receivers 25 50 100 and 200 bps Press to confirm The DGPS status along with the signal to noise ratio of the tuned station will be displayed at the bottom of the page A
62. e desired data field option and press amp B e Restore Defaults resets all data fields to the factory settings e Setup Simulator allows you to define speed course and position values while in simulator mode See the Getting Started Tour for more on using simulator mode A The four data fields oo 330 N 030 oso El oo 330 N 030 oso El at the top of the L position page can be OPTIONS SOG Speed Over Ground changed by selectin Reset Trip Distance COG Course Over Ground Bea vy E Change Data Fields k TRP Trip Distance ALT Altitude the Change Data Fields option B Each data field can be set to display Restore Defaults Setup Simulator VDC DC Voltage 07 35 WO76 24 415 speed over ground 23 19 35 23 20 41 course over ground Sim Cd STM distance traveled altitude or DC voltage MAP PAGE Overview ee 0672 bis 307 Data cos 039 soe 3 04 Window 183 0 16 HO76 29 003 Boat gt ll Icon Status Map B ar Scale The GPSMAP 1755 map page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography plotting and navigational data The map display shows your boat on a digital chart complete with geographic names navaids depth contours and a host of other chart features It also plots your track and displays any routes and waypoints you create An on screen cursor lets you pan and scroll to other map areas determine
63. e following functions are available e Record Mode lets you select one of three track recording options e Off No track log will be recorded Note that selecting the Off setting will prevent you from using the TracBack feature e Fill a track log will be recorded until the track memory is full e Wrap A track log will be continuously recorded wrapping through the available memory replacing the oldest track data with new data Interval defines the frequency with which the track plot is recorded Three interval settings are available e Time records track plot based on a user defined time interval e Resolution records track plot based upon a user defined variance from your course over ground The resolution option is the default setting and is recommended for the most efficient use of memory and TracBack performance The distance value entered in the interval field is the maximum error allowed from the true course before recording a track point e Distance records track based on a user defined distance between points e Interval Value defines the distance or time used to record the track log e Delete Track allows you to clear the track log currently stored in memory e Start TracBack converts the current track log into an inverted route and begins route navigation along the track log To reset all track options to the default settings 1 Press GB followed by Gz A The Wrap option TRACK TRAC
64. e map page allowing you to see each route graphically on screen as you create review modify or navigate the route All of the GPSMAP 1755 route functions are accessed through the main menu To create a route on the map 1 Press the E key twice to display the main menu page 2 Highlight the Routes field and press The routes page will appear showing all the routes currently stored in memory 3 Press the EEB key to display the route options page 4 Press E to select the Create New Route option The route edit page will appear with the cursor displayed as an arrow pointer and will allow you to select your route waypoints using one of two methods 5 To add an existing waypoint or navaid to the route use the arrow pointer to highlight the desired waypoint on screen and press Gi 6 To add a new waypoint to the route use the arrow pointer to select the desired map position and press E3 Press again to confirm the new waypoint As you add each new waypoint to the route the data window at the top of the map display will show the route number you are creating along with the first and last route waypoints of the route route line will appear on the map to indicate each completed leg and a dotted line will appear to indicate the distance and bearing to the arrow pointer from the last route waypoint 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have finished defining all route waypoints 8 Press to finish and enter review mode
65. ection 2 Position Page sscssssscsseesssssssceseesseesssseseesesees 26 27 Position page description and uses Section 3 Map Par ini tds 28 35 Map page description modes scales and options Section 4 Navigation Page sssscsssssssseessssessssessesessesees 36 38 Navigation page description and options Section gt Main Menu Page omsciicassncantnssiicide 39 Viewing the main menu page and selecting submenus Section 6 Waypoints arcada 40 48 Creating using and editing waypoints Section 7 GOTO MOB TracBack Functions o o o o 49 52 Going to a destination and using GOTO options TracBack routes SECTION O ROWMIECS cronain 53 60 Creating editing and using routes Section 9 Semp MENUS ni 61 70 System and navigation setup timers alarms and track log Section 10 Using G chart cartridges omooomnmmmmm mmmm 11 72 Inserting removing and using electronic chart cartridges GETTING STARTED Appendices APPENDICES Appendix A GPSMAP 17 5 Iostallallo 2 4 ssacwarebaeneaeynenee 13 75 Appendix B Wiring SPeCCAONS cag tan credd yh ana re ewe bes 76 79 Appendix C MA coca ea omeh beans toned ha dtaw E ae 80 81 Appendix D DON ave secure dape espec sols asada se 82 Appendix E QM yk aed pauta ae es pea pa ae es ee 83 Appendix F MED DAMIMG e eaeeka eases pens ea e tenons anda 84 88 Appendix G WGN tude eee cee cee ae eee ee eee ee ep wee es 89 9 GETTING START
66. eed A 49 740 waypoint page will N 41 19 324 WO92 32 189 appear Here you W080 29 181 GOOD PARKINGH can change the waypoint name symbol or comment BRG 148 DIS 0 16 Done before saving the waypoint B To create a waypoint by text entry start by entering the new waypoints name WAYPOINTS 6 Creating a Waypoint by Reference A new waypoint may also be created without knowing position coordinates by entering its range and bearing from an existing waypoint or your present position The GPSMAP 175 will then calculate the position coordinates for you using the reference selected Welcome To The GPSMAP 175 Software Version 2 27 Internal Database 2 01 Copyright 1996 GARMIN Corporation To create a new waypoint using a reference waypoint 1 Select the Create Waypoint option from the main menu page and press E33 2 Enter the name icon and comment for the new waypoint 3 Highlight the reference waypoint field and press 3 4 Enter the name of the reference waypoint using the keypad or press ED to select the waypoint from the nearest list waypoint list or map display Leave the reference field blank to use your present position 5 Press amp 3 to begin entry of the bearing from your reference waypoint to the new waypoint position Enter the bearing and press Gig 6 Press 63 to begin entry of the distance from your reference waypoint to the new waypoint position Enter the di
67. ess Ex to confirm the waypoint 4 Move the field highlight to the second waypoint field and follow the steps above to select the destination waypoint 5 Enter a speed for your trip in the speed field or press G9 to select your current SOG for the speed value 6 Enter an hourly fuel flow if desired in the fuel field and press Gig 7 Enter the date and time of your departure the default date and time will be the current date and time in UTC or local time whichever you have selected and press E3 The bottom of the page will now display the desired track and distance between the two points the estimated time enroute and fuel required the date and time of your arrival and the sunrise and sunset times at the destination for the date of arrival A To perform point TRIP amp FUEL PLANNING TRIP amp FUEL PLANNING i PLAN PLAN to p oint p lanning Point To Point Point To Point enter a TO and DIVE to FISH FROM waypoint SPEED 17 0 SPEED 17 0 he field FUEL FLOW 50h FUEL FLOW 50i or leave t e fie DEPART 15 APR 96 DEPART EJ5 APR 96 blank if you want to 21 42 21 42 use your present DTK O94 FUEL 9 7 DTK O94 FUEL 9 7 a DIS 33 0 ETE 01 56 DIS 33 0 ETE 01 56 position ETA 23 38 RISE 11 41 ETA 23 38 RISE 11 27 B Enter a date and DATE 15 APR set 00 54 DATE 25 APR set 01 03 time for your s BH departure The sunrise sunset and ETA at the TO waypoint will be displayed at the bottom of the page
68. figure Highway option and press E3 2 Select the desired option and press E e Restore Defaults resets all navigation page options to the factory settings e Setup Simulator allows you to define speed course and position values while in simulator mode See pages 10 22 for more details on using simulator mode e Auto COG allows you to reset automatic steering while simulating navigation and cancel any course adjustments made with the 6 keypad Ten data options are available for each pa 328 0 16 data field The SOG Speed Over Ground dept baat COG Course Over Ground Ig al CYOSSLTAC ETE Est Time Enroute E E Nav amp Nearest Wpts j il error option is ETA Est Time of Arrival Nay Waypoints useful to display the Active Waypoint TRN Turn exact distance Jou CTS Course To Steer are off course in F feet miles or meters 091519 505 Ey 0155 9 50 SIM 2 waypoints appear on the graphic highway highlight the desired setting and press EDIT ENTER To select what MAIN MENU PAGE Overview The GPSMAP 1755 main menu page provides access to various waypoint system navigation and interface management and setup menus The main menu page is available from any page in the GPSMAP 1755 system and is accessed through the E key MAIN MEHU Proximity Waypoints Create Waypoint Waypoints Routes Track Trip amp Fuel Planning System Setup Novigation
69. he electronic chart is an aid to performs a self test Welcome To The navigation designed to facili tate the vi of authorized al y ernment charts not to replace B Confirm the G a RM i N them piles govern a ment charts and notices to Mariners Warning G PS M a P 175 mariners contain all informa before starting tion needed for the safety of Software Version 2 27 navigation and as always the navigation Internal Database 2 01 vic a dog for their Remember that the Copyright 1996 Press ENTER to acknowledge GARMIN Corporation electronic chart is eo O i LJ designed as a supplement to local government charts not as a replacement GETTING STARTED Initialization The select initialization window will appear with the select from map option highlighted 1 Press 23 to initialize the receiver from the built in worldwide map The map page will appear prompting you to select your approximate present position with the map cursor 1 Use the keypad to move the map cursor to a location close to your present position If you have difficulty identifying your exact position use the bottom arrow of the 8 key to zoom in to a lower map scale 2 Press E to confirm your selection The GPSMAP 175 will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your present position and should acquire a fix within a minute or so While the receiver searches for satellites a flashing satellite icon will appear at the left hand
70. he next destination waypoint The active route page also provides quick access to many route activation editing and copying functions you ll use most often like inverting and deactivating the active route Lets go ahead and deactivate the active route To deactivate the active route and stop navigation 1 Press the EEB key 2 Highlight the Deactivate Route option 3 Press to confirm To reset the boat speed to zero 1 Press the EEB key 2 Highlight the Setup Simulator option and press amp B 3 Press 3 to access the SOG field 4 Press the LEFT arrow of the keypad to clear the speed entry 5 Press EB A To stop navigating OPTIONS the active route Invert Route aa A select the eevee User COG 075 Deactivate Route piekare eac T Clear Route Ho O option and press i L ed neste ps POSITION ange Vata Fields a N 35 05 005 EDIT ENTER Restore Defaults HO76 24 676 Use the left ee Setup Simulator 11031 key to clear the Press MENU to see the thie edil to SOG fiel da press Main Menu page select destination EDIT ENTER to SIM 7 confirm GETTING STARTED Track Submenu amp Clearing the Track Log As you ve seen the GPSMAP 1755 main pages provide vital status position navigation and map information The last page we ll cover in the tour is the main menu page which provides access to the GPSMAP 1755 waypoint route and planning functions as well as various operational and
71. igation The GPSMAP 175 Quick Reference Card contains helpful tips on using the unit and performing various navigation tasks It s a good idea to keep the Quick Reference Card nearby whenever you re navigating with your new GPS chartplotte GETTING STARTED Acquiring Satellite Signals Acquiring Satellite Signals Because the GPSMAP 175 relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigation guidance the receiver needs to have an unobstructed clear view of the sky for best performance What exactly does this mean In a nutshell the GPS receivers view of the sky will generally determine how fast you get a position fix or if you get a fix at all GPS signals are relatively weak and do not travel through large obstructions made of metal rock or wood for example Once the GPS has calculated a position fix you ll usually have anywhere from four to twelve satellites in view Your GPSMAP 175 will now continuously select the best satellites in view to update your position If some of the satellites in view get blocked or shaded the receiver can simply use an alternate satellite to maintain the position fix Although a GPS receiver needs four satellites to provide a 3D fix latitude longitude and altitude the GPSMAP 175 can maintain a 2D fix latitude and longitude only with just three satellites Before You Initialize Take your GPSMAP175 outside and find a large open area try a nearby park that has a clear view of
72. ill be used as the default symbol and comment GETTING STARTED Navigation Page Now that we re navigating to an actual destination lets move on to the next page of the GPSMAP 175 system the navigation page 1 Press the G amp key Compass Tape Data Fields Graphic Highway Pointer to Waypoint CDI Scale The navigation page provides graphic steering guidance to your destination The bearing BRG and distance DIS to the destination with your current course COG and speed over ground SOG are displayed at the top of the page along with a compass tape to indicate your cardinal heading The estimated time enroute ETE and velocity made good VMG or the rate you are closing in on your destination are displayed at the bottom of the page As you head toward the destination the middle section of the page gives you visual guidance to your waypoint on a graphic highway which displays the route and nearby waypoints on screen The moving arrow below the highway always points to the destination waypoint relative to the direction youre moving The line down the center of the highway represents your desired track while the bottom of the page provides a graphic indication of your crosstrack error the distance and direction you are off course according to the scale at the bottom right of the page A In this example our boat is right of course by 1 16th of a mile The base of the map gt is equal to the sc
73. inutes GETTING STARTED Reviewing amp Creating Waypoints on the Map Once the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint you ll notice that the waypoint symbol and name will become highlighted and the data field at the top of the page will display the waypoint name the range and bearing from your present position and the coordinates for the waypoint WAYPOINT TOURS e N 35 01 287 W076 25 085 GPSMAP TOUR BRG 095 DIS 922m To review the waypoint page for a selected waypoint 1 Press the ES key 2 To return to the map page press Ex again The cursor can also be used to create new waypoints right from the map display To create a new waypoint using the cursor 1 Use the keypad to move the cursor as close as possible to the following position N 35 02 129 W 076 26 106 Use the data window to verify the cursor position 2 Press the 23 key to capture the cursor position 3 Use the key to highlight the waypoint symbol field 4 Press 3 to access the symbol page 5 Press the DOWN arrow of the keypad twice to select the wreck symbol 6 Press to confirm and 3 again to finish A Create waypoints ee 0242 vis 0 96 from the map by moving the cursor to the desired position and pressing the EDIT ENTER key B The create new waypoint page assigns the next available three digit number as the default name If you are creating a waypoint at an on screen navaid the icon and name w
74. ities RTCM In NMEA Out allows DGPS beacon receiver input and also provides selectable NMEA output RTCM In No Out allows DGPS beacon receiver input with no output capabilities NMEA In No Out allows input from a NMEA compatible external device such as a YeomanoO Plotter with no output capabilities NMEA In NMEA Out provides the same input capabilities as NMEA IN with selectable NMEA output When the Data Transfer option is selected you ll need to specify what information to request or send to the remote unit through the Transfer Mode field The slave setting lets you control all data transfer from the external GPS receiver or PC while the other settings request or send specific data from the primary unit A The data transfer INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT FORMAT INPUT OUTPUT FORMAT options allow you to Bata Transfer send or receive TRANSFER MODE Data Transfer almanac data Save Mod NMEA In NMEA Out oe ave Mode NMEA In No Out p cue Request Almanac No In NMEA Out waypoints routes Request Proximity No In No Out track log data and Request Routes RTCM In NMEA Out Y Request Track RTCM In No Out waypoints Lo Request Waypoints another GARMIN Send Almanac GPS or PC Kit 67 es 0 5 B The NMEA In setting allows you to accept NMEA data from a Yeoman plotter or other compatible device SETUP MENUS NMEA amp DGPS Setup If you are using an NMEA interface format th
75. ke a brief look at its various features and displays ee 161 ois 339 Laid Data cos 119 sos 22 0 Fields N 3754 534 000 3 745 12221 163 VALLEY PS SI Boat gal BELVEDERE Icon aUsALITO The map display located in the middle of the page shows your boat as a triangle marker on an electronically generated chart along with geographic names markers and buoys that are provided by the G chart cartridge youre currently using It also displays your track routes and nearby waypoints An on screen cursor lets you pan or move the view on the screen to see other areas determine the range and bearing to a position and perform various waypoint and route functions The data window located at the top of the page provides a user selectable display of various navigation data including course speed over ground and the bearing and distance to the cursor or a particular waypoint The status bar located at the bottom of the page displays the current map scale setting as well as the status information described on page 23 A Select an on screen Bre 3432 bis 1 20 Bea 3433 bis 0 67 cos 343 sos 22 0 cos 343 sos 22 0 waypoint by moving Fons as 01287 lere 01 40 ome O the cursor onto the 343 1 23 W076 25 085 waypoint The name and position along with the bearing and distance from your present position will be displayed B The map page can also be configured to display additional data fields and a graphic c
76. list of GOTO options that lets you start a TracBack route select a destination waypoint from the nearest waypoints list select a stored route to navigate or cancel the current GOTO destination e Pressing twice allows you to graphically select an on screen waypoint navaid or cursor position as a destination directly from the map display For our simulated trip were going to select the preprogrammed tour route the second method which will automatically place our vessel at the first route waypoint This will also give us an idea of how the GW key is used throughout the GPSMAP 175 system to provide options automatically oriented toward the function currently in use Lets give it a try by activating the practice route stored in memory for navigation 1 Press B The waypoint list page will appear If we were selecting a single waypoint to navigate to rather than a route we would highlight the waypoint and press E3 2 Press EEB to display the context sensitive options available for the GOTO function 3 Use the keypad to highlight the Select Route option Press E to confirm 4 The select route page will appear with the GPSMAP TOUR route highlighted 5 Press 33 The map page will reappear and display five waypoints chained together in a simple route with your boat at the first route waypoint A Pressing GOTO 0195 once displays a list ALL WAYPOINT a pock of all waypoints GARMIN OPTIONS toned GRMEUR gt S
77. ll not function properly with the GPSMAP 175 APPENDIX Wiring and Specifications Using the Mounting Bracket The GPSMAP 175 can be used as either a handheld or fixed mount receiver An optional mounting bracket part no 010 00120 00 is available for swivel mount installation on a pedestal or surface mount installation on a vertical surface i e boat bulkhead To swivel mount the GPSMAP 175 1 Place the swivel mount in the desired location 2 Mark and drill three mounting holes and screw the base down screws not included 3 Insert the round peg on the bottom of the mounting bracket into the top of the swivel mount Tighten the screw on the swivel mount to minimize movement caused by vibration etc You may adjust the angle of the unit up or down by loosening the allen screw at the base of the bracket To flush mount the GPSMAP 175 1 Place the mounting bracket in the desired location 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 APPENDIX Wiring and Specifications A To fasten the unit into the mounting bracket 1 Make sure the two pieces of the bracket are pushing together and that the locking bolt on the right side of the bracket is tightened 2 Slide the unit into the bracket right side first so that the two slots on
78. llows you to determine what chart features are displayed on a particular map scale to prevent excessive clutter The map configuration page features an on off grid with a list of chart features down the left side The zoom scales are displayed across the top of the grid with the chart scale currently in use also indicated The far left scale setting represents all map scales 64 nm and above A check mark in a grid box indicates that the chart feature listed will be displayed at the corresponding scale Individual grid boxes may be turned on and off through a popup scale window while entire rows may be controlled by using the map configuration options page accessible through the GM key To use the map configuration grid 1 Use the keypad to select the desired map item and press 33 A popup window will appear with the current settings displayed 2 Use the keypad to highlight the scale you want to change 3 Press to change the on off setting 4 Press G8 to finish To turn an entire row on or off 1 Use the keypad to select the desired map item 2 Press the EEB key 3 Select the Enable Row or Disable Row option and press amp B The map configuration page also allows you to set the moving map display to a North Up Track Up or Desired Track Up orientation To change the map orientation 1 Use the keypad to highlight the Orientation field and press amp B 2 Select the desired setting and press amp B
79. main pages and functions of the unit refer to the reference section for instructions on performing specific tasks and functions The Getting Started tour assumes that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized and you have not changed any of the default unit settings If you have changed any settings position formats units of measure etc the descriptions and pictures in the tour may not match your configuration To turn the GPSMAP 175 on 1 Press and hold the E3 key until the power tone sounds The welcome page will appear while the unit conducts a self test 2 Once the self test is complete press the key to acknowledge the mariner s warning The satellite status page will appear and the receiver will begin to acquire satellites From the status page you may also quickly adjust the screen contrast and backlighting To adjust the screen contrast 1 Increase the screen contrast by pressing the right arrow of the keypad 2 Decrease the screen contrast by pressing the left arrow of the keypad 3 Press the key to finish The GPSMAP 1755 three level screen backlighting is controlled with the key and may be adjusted at any time from any page To turn on and adjust the backlighting 1 Press the key repeatedly until backlighting is at the desired level off 1 2 or 3 A The screen contrast 3D Navigation 3D Navigation may be adjusted from the status page by pressing the ARROW KEYPAD
80. n incorrect character simply use the LEFT arrow key of the keypad to backspace the cursor and correct the entry 5 Press ES to confirm the name 6 The field highlight will advance to the symbol field Press 3 to access the waypoint symbol page 7 Use the keypad to highlight the ANCHOR symbol 8 Press to confirm the symbol 9 Press 3 again to confirm the DONE prompt and save the waypoint The waypoint is now stored in memory Note that waypoints may also be created graphically from the map display and by manually entering position coordinates Both of these techniques are described in the reference section of the manual and or on your GPSMAP 175 Quick Reference Guide To continue our tour lets move on to the map page 1 Press the E key A The mark position AIRAS e MARK POSITION picar gt automatically assign 4 a default three digit Na Seno i name for each waypoint which can be changed to a six character alphanumeric name at any time A complete set of waypoint symbols allows you to mark inland and offshore waypoints with a custom icon for fast waypoint recognition GETTING STARTED Map Page The GPSMAP 1755 map page combines digital chartplotting with a user selectable display of navigation data and a built in worldwide database to 64 nautical miles nm It will also be the page you use most to create and edit waypoints and routes Before we take off on our practice route lets ta
81. n on screen navaid To mark a navaid select the desired navaid with the cursor The GPSMAP 175 will use the navaid text shown on the cartography as the default comment To mark the cursor or navaid position with the G3 key 1 Use the keypad to move the cursor to the desired position or navaid 2 Press the UE key 3 Highlight the Use Map Posn or the Use NAVAID Posn option and press E3 4 To accept the waypoint with the default name symbol and comment the date and time of creation press to confirm the Done prompt 5 To enter a different name symbol or comment highlight the appropriate field and press the Gi key 6 After entering and confirming your changes move the field highlight back to the Done prompt and press Gz A To create a Bes 148 bis 1 38 AARS ar cos 328 so 50 MARK POSITION O NAV AID N 4718322 005 e screen navaid move 975 557 Ho80 29 1811 7 SHENANGO R N 39 49 21 E WO92 31 796 B Press the MARK key Ena Rare and select the Use GQ Navaid Posn option Press EDIT ENTER to finish the cursor over the desired navaid 6 WAYPOINTS Creating Waypoints On Map amp By Text Waypoints may also be quickly created from the map display which allows you to point and shoot at any map position to create a new waypoint To create a new waypoint on the map 1 Use the keypad to move the cursor to the desired map position If you
82. nually from a chart etc or by referencing its bearing and distance from a stored waypoint or your present position Mark Key The GARMIN GPSMAP 175s 3 key lets you quickly capture your present position or cursor or navaid position in order to create a new waypoint You must have a valid position fix to mark your present position To mark your present position 1 Press the G3 key The mark position page will appear with a default three digit name for the new waypoint 2 To accept the waypoint with the default name symbol and comment the date and time of creation press to confirm the Done prompt 3 To enter a different name symbol or comment highlight the appropriate field and press the EB key 4 After entering and confirming your changes move the field highlight back to the Done prompt and press Giz A The mark key is used to mark your MARK a 3 present position or 001 o can be used to mark N 3948085 the cursor or navaid W092 30 949 position B The mark position page also allows you to add the new waypoint to the end of a route You can also create a series of waypoints with the mark key and save them to an open storage route When you re ready simply invert the route to get back see page 57 WAYPOINTS Using the MARK Key MARK POSITION 001 N 39 48 085 WO92 30 949 Done The mark key may also be used on the map page to mark the cursor position or a
83. or GJ to return to the main page sequence A The route options o PROTES Z SS OPTIONS Create Hew Route EM Ano 7 CREATE NEW WAYPOINT page provides access 001 e to the GPSMAP Activate Route 1755 route Invert Route Ee W087 05 337 ij aoa Edit As Text Clear Route B Use the arrow Copy Route pointer and Deactivate Route EDIT ENTER to Main Menu page add waypoints to Mn the route The SIM create waypoint page will appear whenever you have selected a position that is not already stored as a waypoint Q ROUTES Reviewing amp Editing Routes On Map Once a route has been created on the map and the KAS key has been pressed to finish the map display will automatically enter the route review mode The arrow pointer will be replaced by the map cursor located at the last route waypoint The route edit mode allows you to review and modify the route displayed through a pop up window menu for each waypoint You may also use the cursor to select an individual route leg and insert a new route waypoint To edit a route waypoint 1 Use the cursor to highlight the desired route waypoint and press E3 A pop up menu of editing choices will appear with options for reviewing removing moving or inserting a route waypoint To review a route waypoint 1 Highlight the Review option and press amp B To remove a route waypoint 1 Highlight the Remove o
84. osition Format 66 Position Velocity Filters 67 Power Off 22 Power On 7 Proximity Alarm 47 R Removing G chart Cartridges 71 Routes 53 60 Activating a Route 56 Active Route Page 20 59 60 Clearing 58 Copying 58 Creating Ja Deactivating 55 56 Editing By Text 53 54 Editing On Map 34 Modifying Route Waypoints 55 56 Modifying Routes 54 58 Moving Route Waypoints 54 Removing Route Waypoints 56 Reviewing Routes 34 Route Comments N Route Planning Mode 63 Stopping Route Navigation 20 APPENDIX Index S Satellite Acquisition Satellite Sky View Signal Strength Bars Simulator Mode Simulator Tour Specifications Status Bar Status Page Steering Guidance Sunrise Sunset Calculation Swivel Mount T Table of Contents Time Offsets Timer Alarm Setup Tone Selection TracBack Function Track Log Track Memory Track Plot Resolution Track Recording Trip Odometer Turn TRN U Units of Measure UTC time UTM UPS Coordinates y Velocity Filter 5 23 24 23 8 23 10 10 22 79 24 23 25 19 36 37 64 78 l 64 83 68 65 51 52 6l 6l 6l 6l 26 27 61 38 82 66 83 83 67 Velocity Made Good VMG 38 82 W Waypoints Active Waypoints Creating Deleting Editing By Text Editing On Map 40 48 59 40 43 45 44 45 Modifying 44 45 Moving Route Waypoints J4 Nearest Waypoints 46 Proximity Waypoints A Reference Waypoints 45 Removing Route Waypoints 56 Renaming 45 Reviewing 44 45 Submenus 46
85. ound Speed SOG The velocity you are traveling relative to a ground position Latitude A north south measurement of position perpendicular to the earths polar axis Longitude An east west measurement of position in relation to the Prime Meridian an imaginary circle that passes through the north and south poles Position An exact unique location based on a geographic coordinate system APPENDIX Definitions amp Time Offsets Turn TRN The difference and direction in degrees between the bearing to your destination and your course over ground The TRN value is used to indicate what direction and how many degrees to turn to get back on course Universal Time Coordinated UTC The time of day at the prime meridian 0 longitude in Greenwich England Universal Transverse Mercator UTM A grid coordinate system that projects global sections onto a flat surface to measure position in specific zones Velocity Made Good VMG The speed you are traveling in the direction of the destination Waypoint A specific location saved in the receivers memory The chart below gives an approximate UTC time offset for the various longitudinal zones Check with local charts for more detailed information If you are in daylight savings time add one hour to the offset Longitudinal Zone Offset W180 0 to W172 5 12 W172 5 to W157 5 11 W157 5 to W142 5 10 W142 5 to W127 5 9 W127 5 to W112 5 8
86. ourse deviation scale or compass See page 32 for more on map options GETTING STARTED Using the Map Cursor Working from the map page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor Controlled by the O keypad the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations mark and edit waypoints and routes and review position data of on screen navaids and waypoints To get a feel for using the map page and using the cursor try the following exercise 1 Use the DOWN arrow of the 8 key to setthe map scale to the 64 nm setting Your boat should be in the center of the map at the receiver s last known position If your boat isn t where it should be make sure that you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as described on pages 6 8 2 Use the DOWN arrow of the keypad to move the cursor down to the first lat lon grid south of your boat s position 3 Using the keypad to move the cursor try following the outline of the lat lon grid closest to your boat Notice how another data field appears at the top of the page showing the bearing and distance from your boat to the cursor along with the lat lon of the cursor 4 Press the Gis key to remove the cursor and recenter your boat on the map display As you become more familiar with the cursor you ll see that the map display actively scrolls or pans letting you explore areas around the world even outside of your current G cha
87. p Simulator allows you to define speed course and position values while in simulator mode See the Getting Started Tour for more on using simulator mode A The map page can be configured to display lerh TR rm a variety of SOG Speed Over Ground R Course Over Ground navigation data Est Time Enroute Est Time of Arrival B Each data field can Cross Track Error be set to display one Wes of ten data options Active Waypoint NAVIGATION PAGE Compass Tape Data To F ields Graphic Highway BEACH Pointer to YMG SIM Scale Whenever a GOTO MOB TracBack or route has been activated the GPSMAP 175 will provide digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination with the navigation page The top half of the nav page features four user selectable data fields that display the bearing BRG and distance DIS to waypoint along with your current course COG and speed over ground SOG In addition theres a moving compass tape to indicate your cardinal heading Two additional data fields at the bottom of the page show the estimated time enroute ETE and velocity made good VMG to your destination The middle section of the screen provides visual guidance to the waypoint on a graphic highway display The line down the center of the highway represents your desired track while a graphic indication of the distance and direction you are off course is shown on a scale at the bo
88. preferences To display the map page options 1 Press ED To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press E3 The following options are available e Maximize Normal Map allows you to select between a full screen map display or the default map display with data window e Map Outlines Off On allows you to specify whether or not coverage outlines for G chart cartography are displayed The default setting 1s on e Measure BRG DIS allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display To measure the BRG DIS between two points 1 Highlight the Measure BRG DIS option and press 3 An on screen pointer will appear on the map display at your present position 2 Move the cursor to the desired reference point the point that you want to measure from and press Gz 3 Move the cursor to the point that you want to measure to The bearing and distance from the reference point will be displayed at the bottom left of the data window 4 Press the EX key to finish A The map options page provides access OTOS to all map Map Outlines Off configuration page Measure BRG DIS Acai Configure the Map pray Setup Page Display field options Change Data Fields Restore Defaults The Maximize Setup Simulator Map option will eliminate the data fields and show full screen cartography MAP PAGE Map Configuration e Configure the Map a
89. ption and press E To move a route waypoint 1 Highlight the Move option and press amp B 2 Move the cursor to the new map position and press amp B To insert new route waypoint s at the beginning or end of the route 1 Select the first to add waypoints to the beginning of the route or last to add waypoints to the end of the route route waypoint with the map cursor and press E3 2 Highlight the Insert option and press amp B 3 Move the cursor to the new waypoint position and press E3 4 lf you are not inserting an existing waypoint press 623 to confirm the new waypoint 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert additional waypoints or press EM to finish A To move a route ROUTE EDIT ROUTE EDIT 01 SKI COVE 01 SKI COVE waypoint select the SKI N 3813 123 SKI N 3813 279 JP Pe i 108 112 _W092 43 913 253 1 35 H092 44 901 Move option and AE AA press EDIT ENTER B Move the arrow cursor to the new waypoint position and press EDIT ENTER to confirm ROUTES Route Edit Mode The GPSMAP 1755 route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map cursor To insert a new waypoint between two existing route waypoints 1 Use the cursor to select the leg in which to insert the new waypoint the route line will change to a dotted line when the leg is selected and press ES 2 Move the cursor to the new map position and press amp B
90. re also available In addition the GPSMAP 175 may be hard wired to 5 40 volt DC power using the power data cable or cigarette lighter adapter To remove and install a battery pack 1 Push down on the spring tab on the bottom of the battery pack 2 Slide the battery pack off from underneath the unit A BA Ire BE L NIC To install alkaline batteries 1 Depress the plastic tab at the top of the pack and pull the lid of the pack off 2 Replace the batteries observing the polarity diagram engraved in the lid 3 Match the two tabs on the lid with the slots in the base of the pack The lid will snap into place APPENDIX Installation The GPSMAP 175 displays battery strength in two ways The first is a battery gauge located below the DOP measurement on the status page The second is a battery icon located on the status bar Both methods display continuous battery level updates and are shown only when the unit is being powered by battery power not external power The battery icon is shown on every page to ensure that you are aware of battery strength at all times 3D Navigation Battery Gauge z r 1313262731 a Battery Icon ZN The battery level indic
91. rip the TracBack will draw a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed e If the changes of direction and distance of your track log are very complex 30 waypoints may not accurately mark your exact path The receiver will then assign the 30 waypoints to the most significant points of your track and simplify segments with fewer changes in direction e Whenever a TracBack route is activated the receiver will automatically erase any temporary waypoints e g TOO1 gt that are not contained in routes 1 20 If there are temporary waypoints stored in routes 1 20 the receiver will create any new temporary waypoints using the first three digit number available A The TracBack a BN n prs 224 ois 0 48 cos 039 soe 30 0 cos 224 sos 83 0 feature uses your Wee 4514305 track log to create a 7 i route back to where TODOS you started STRAWBERRY STHDOOR esr 3 TOO6 B Once a TracBack is y JUDDVILLE oo i F e ie 1 Esc PAM ELLISON SUES hap 100 og is divided into yA segments using temporary waypoints and an inverted route is activated back to the oldest track log point in memory ROUTES Creating a Route On Map The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user defined route The GARMIN GPSMAP 175 lets you create and store up to 20 reversible routes numbered 1 20 with up to 30 waypoints each Routes can be created and modified right from th
92. route 1 Highlight the Copy Route option and press The selected route will appear as the copy from route and the first open storage route will appear as the copy to route 2 Press to confirm If you d like to change the route number that is being copied or the open route which is being copied to highlightthe appropriate field and press select the new route number and press amp B e Deactivate Route stops navigation of the route you are currently navigating A To delete all wavpoints from a OPTIONS io A q Create New Route DIVE FISH Selected route Activate Route CLEAR ROUTE highlight the Clear Invert Route pe Ti will gt Edit On Map not delete any Route option and A pat press EDIT ENTER Are You Sure Copy Route NO B Once a route is cleared all waypoints are removed from the route They are still stored in memory however ROUTES Active Route Page Active Route WAYPOINT DIS ETE DIVE moon gt REEF 9 00 _ WRECK 12 05 FISH 33 0 _ _ m l aM m_i m l ee m m ee l e _ ee m_i m l a mm o o ee O ee m sell oe oe Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 175 system the active route page will appear in the main page sequence The active route page shows each waypoint of the active route with the waypoint name desired track cumulative distance and ETE or ETA for each
93. rrow cursor to the desired position and press The GOTO new waypoint page will appear and display the position as the MAP waypoint Press E to save the waypoint and begin navigation A Press GOTO to select a destination waypoint MAP B Press GOTO twice to ts 1 i N 3 i select a destination WO95 10 870 waypoint with the map cursor If not navigating to an existing waypoint a waypoint named MAP will be created MAP is overwritten for each MAP GOTO This allows navigation to on screen navaids without permanently storing them Rename MAP to save it permanently See page 43 6010 MO0B GOTO Options The GOTO options page provides a list of additional GOTO options that let you start a TracBack route select a destination waypoint from the nearest waypoints list select a route to navigate or cancel the current GOTO destination To display the GOTO options 1 Press ED To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press E3 The following options are available e Start TracBack allows you to create and start navigation of a TracBack route back to the oldest track log point in memory See pages 51 52 for more on using the TracBack function e Show All Waypoints displays the GOTO waypoint list e Show Nearest Waypoints allows you to select the GOTO destination from a list of the nine nearest waypoints to your present position To select a nearest waypoint a
94. rt coverage and create waypoints and routes Wherever you move the cursor youll always be just one keystroke away from returning the map to your present position Now that you have a feel for how the cursor works lets move on and see how the GPSMAP 175 works on the water To help you practice using the map page and other features we ve stored a practice route in the receiver s permanent memory so you can see exactly what you ll experience when youre navigating with your new GPS chartplotter esco cursor is active the 343 L eeo cos 019 s 22 0 bearing and 017 1 79 WO76 24 939 distance of the Y ae y TOURS cursor from your l 4 present position will appear in a pop up data window To remove the cursor and recenter your vessel on the map press the QUIT key GETTING STARTED Using the GOTO Key GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver steering guidance and map displays We ve already seen how to use the E key to store our present position so it s time to move on to the fun part going to a destination The Y key located on the left side of the keypad above the Kid key is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint or a route to navigate The Gad key can be used in three ways Pressing E once displays a list of all waypoints in memory from which you can select a single destination waypoint Pressing E followed by the GB key provides a
95. s 1 Highlight the coordinates field and press E3 2 Use the keypad to edit the coordinates and press to confirm To change the waypoint comment 1 Highlight the comment field and press E33 2 Use the LEFT arrow of the keypad to clear the comment field 3 Use the keypad to enter a comment up to 16 characters 4 Press ES to confirm A The waypoint definition page will WAYPOINT WAYPOINT iE appear whenever a e e waypoint IS selected Neen ASA WO92 29 074 from the map or a CRTD 16 53 DEEP DROPOF g Pa 12 APR 96 eee waypoint list B A 20 character custom waypoint comment may be assigned to every waypoint The default comment is the date and time of creation BRG 161 pris 10 6 WAYPOINTS 6 Waypoint Definition Page Options The waypoint definition page also features an options page that allows you to edit the selected waypoint on the map display rename the selected waypoint or delete the waypoint from memory To display the waypoint definition page options 1 Press the G amp D key To review edit the selected waypoint from the map display 1 Highlight the Edit Wpt On Map option and press E3 2 The selected waypoint will appear on the map display with the waypoint name and coordinates shown at the top of the map along with the distance and bearing to the waypoint from your present position 3 To move the selected waypoint s position press E A MOVE label will no
96. s a GOTO destination 1 Highlight the Show Nearest Waypoints option and press amp B 2 Select the desired waypoint and press E3 e Select Route allows you to quickly select a stored route for navigation To select a route to navigate 1 Highlight the Select Route option and press E3 2 Select the desired route and press E e Cancel GOTO cancels the current GOTO destination and resumes navigation of any previously selected route A The GOTO options NEAREST WAYP page lets you start a OINTS TracBack route i OPTIONS 006 al Start TracBack BEACH select a destination A from the nearest list Show Nearest Wpts FISH a Select Route COVE o select a route to Pri RAMP 2 activate or cancel bd z the current GOTO Press GOTO te destination select from map call B The nearest waypoints list provides quick access to nearby anchorages facilities etc which are stored as waypoints GOTO MOB 7 MOB amp TracBack Navigation The GPSMAP 175s man overboard MOB function lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations To activate the MOB function 1 Press the EJ key 2 Press the 9 key to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB position Once a MOB has been activated a MOB icon will appear on the map display and the destination field on the map page will display the bearing distance and ETE to the MOB position
97. scretion GARMIN 1996 GARMIN Corporation ull 1200 E 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 913 397 8200 FAX 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe LTD Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey U K SO51 9AQ 44 1794 519944 FAX 44 1794 519222 Part Number 190 00096 00 Rev A
98. se check to see that your package includes the following items If any parts are missing please see your GARMIN dealer immediately Standard Package Optional Accessories e GPSMAP 175 Unit e G Chart Electronic Chart Cartridges e Owners Manual e External Antenna and 30 Cable e Quick Reference Card e Power Data Cable e Mounting Bracket e PCmate PC Kit Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available The GARMIN GPSMAP 175 uses the proven performance and simple operation of GARMIN GPS in combination with powerful G Chart electronic charting for detailed cartography and plotting that will help guide you in waterways around the world Precision Performance e High contrast LCD screen e PhaseTrac12 receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites simultaneously for fast accurate positioning e Differential Ready just add the optional GBR 21 beacon receiver for better than 10 meter accuracy e Fully gasketed dry nitrogen filled case for use in exposed locations Advanced Navigating and Plotting 250 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments e Built in worldwide database usable from 4096 to 64 nm scales e 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each e G chart electronic charting with inland and offshore coverage On screen point to point distance and bearing calculations TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position
99. seems to have no capacity even after being charged completely discharge it by leaving the power on overnight Then fully charge the battery pack again If the battery pack still does not retain a charge it will be necessary to purchase a new battery pack There is no hazard associated with powering up your GPSMAP 175 and charging the battery pack at the same time DC Wiring The GPSMAP 175 may be hard wired to your boats 6 40v DC system using an optional power data cable part no 320 00054 00 Consult the wiring diagram below for proper connections The connector end of the cable attaches to the back of the unit using either the long brass thumb screws supplied or standard M3 x 5 6mm machine screws The connector end may also be attached to the mounting bracket for convenient attachment to ships power PIN 1 Black Negative PIN 3 NC PIN 5 Brown Data In PIN 7 NC PIN 9 Orange NC PIN 11 Pink NC PIN 13 Green NC PIN 2 Red Positive PIN 4 Blue Data Out PIN 6 Yellow Alarm PIN 8 White NC PIN 10 Purple NC PIN 12 Gray NC To attach the unit to the adapter 1 Place the connector end over the contact pad located on the bottom of the unit making sure the connector end Is facing the correct way in order to match the terminals INO Match the two small screw holes and secure the adapter using either the long thumb screws supplied or standard M3 x 5 6mm machine screws To use this adapter with the mounting
100. stance and press 3 The position for the new waypoint will automatically be calculated 7 Press E to confirm the Done prompt A Enter the bearing MENO from the reference WAYPOINT waypoint to the new DIVE gt waypoint in the Noort AN Turning Off In 3Seconds BRG field GARMIN Enter the distance REF WPT GPSMAP 175 from the reference waypoint to the new waypoint in the DIS field RAMP a BRG OSFA bis 0 29 Done Software Version 2 27 Internal Database 2 01 Copyright 1996 GARMIN Corporation 6 WAYPOINTS Reviewing Editing Waypoints Once you have created and stored a waypoint it may be modified reviewed renamed or deleted at any time through the waypoint definition page The waypoint definition page is available for any stored waypoint by highlighting the desired waypoint from the map display or selecting it from any waypoint list and pressing the E key To access the waypoint definition page 1 Use the keypad to highlight the desired waypoint on the map display or any waypoint list 2 Press amp to display the waypoint definition page From the waypoint definition page you may change the waypoint symbol position coordinates or the waypoint comment for the selected waypoint To change the waypoint symbol 1 Highlight the waypoint symbol field and press E 2 Use the keypad to select the desired symbol and press E to confirm To change the position coordinate
101. t between a north up or track up sky view display e Either Setup Start Simulator allows you to define speed course and position values while in simulator mode See the Getting Started Tour for more on using simulator mode A Whenever the TE SETUP SIMULATOR GPSMAP 175 is in mis simulator mode the OPTIONS Auto COG 356 Setup Simulator Initialize Position SoG coe Start Auto Locate 2E 0 option will appear North Up SkyView POSITION N_38 51 343 on all the main Start Simulator Nond ay 383 pages ALTITUDE B The simulated heading speed position and altitude may be changed at any time POSITION PAGE Overview Compass Tape POSITION N_39 06 631 Position WO76 24 497 Coordinates Time i ye A xf Day gt 23 18 38 Status Bar The GPSMAP 175 position page shows you where you are what direction you are heading and how fast you are going The top of the page features a graphic compass tape to indicate your cardinal heading while you re moving and four user selectable data fields course over ground COG speed over ground SOG distance traveled TRP and altitude ALT The bottom half of the page displays your present position s coordinates along with the time of day as calculated using GPS satellites The status bar at the bottom of the page indicates position fix status and is described in detail on page 24 The units of measure for speed distance position and altitude are
102. t from for assistance G chart cartridges are not waterproof should not be exposed to moisture or excessive static charges and should be stored in the anti static bag supplied with the cartridge To remove a G chart cartridge 1 Open the cartridge door 2 Using the data card extractor supplied with the unit grasp the card at the bottom groove and pull outward 3 If your unit is on a confirmation tone will sound as the G chart cartridge is removed 4 Close the door A Installing a G Chart cartridge B Removing a G Chart cartridge 1 0 G CHARTS Using G chart Cartography Once a G chart cartridge has been inserted the map coverage outlines for the cartridge will automatically appear on screen Keep in mind that the display will not automatically scroll to the map area or zoom to a level where you can see the coverage outlines If you do not immediately see the outlines scroll the cursor to the broad geographic area covered by the chart and zoom out to another map scale The large outlined box shown is the main chart which serves as the boundary area for the entire cartridge The small outlined box inside the main box are subcharts which provide more detailed coverage of the area indicated To view the detailed cartography of any subchart scroll the cursor to the subchart outline and use the key to zoom in to smaller range scales If the map outlines still do not appear check the Map
103. t route leg you want to plan For example select leg 03 if you want to plan cumulative totals for the first three legs of the route without including the rest of the route 2 Enter the speed fuel and date time values as described in steps 7 9 above 3 Press the EEB key to display the options page 4 Select the Hold First Waypoint option and press The cumulative totals from the first route waypoint to the end of the selective leg will appear at the bottom of the page A To plan cumulative TRIP amp FUEL PLANNING TRIP amp FUEL PLANNING PLAN ROUTE LEG PLAN ROUTE LEG totals for an entire Route 02 TMH Route 02 02 route select the Al DIVE to FISH option from the leg SPEED 17 0 SPEED 23 0 old FUEL FLOW 5 0 FUEL FLOW 4 0 field DEPART 25 APR 96 DEPART 15 APR 96 21 42 21 59 B To plan cumulative DIK n FUEL 14 1 DTK 144 FUEL 3 1 totals through a DIS 47 9 ETE 02 49 pis 17 9 ETE 00 47 particular leg select ER 00 37 RISE 1126 eva 22 46 RISE 11 43 the Hold First DATE 26 APR seT 01 04 DATE 15 APR seT 00 55 Waypoint option SIMS from the Trip and Fuel Planning options page Then enter the last leg you want to plan in the leg field 9 SETUP MENUS Sunrise Sunset Planning and System Setup The fuel and trip planning submenu also allows you to calculate the sunrise and sunset times for your present position or any waypoint for a selected date To
104. tart TracBack stored in memory GRMTHN o To pick a TOURI Show Nearest Wpts Dre TOUR2 Select Route destination select TOURS o Cancel Go To a TOURS gt 2 the desired TOURS o aes oon to see the ain Menu page waypoint and press Press GOTO to TOT EDIT ENTER select from map select from map B The GOTO options page allows you to either start a TracBack route back home select a destination from the nearest waypoints list or select a route to navigate GETTING STARTED Simulator Setup Map Scales A data field at the top of the page will now display the bearing and distance to the second route waypoint To continue lets enter a speed for our vessel which we can do from the Setup Simulator listing on the options page The setup simulator page is also available from any other page in the main page sequence To enter a boat speed 1 Press the EEB key to display the map options page 2 Use the keypad to select the Setup Simulator option and press amp B 3 Once the setup simulator page appears press 3 to access the SOG field Speed Over Ground 4 Use the keypad to enter a speed of 60 knots 5 Press E to finish and E to return to the map display Once a speed has been entered you ll notice that the map will begin to move slowly keeping your boat centered on the display To get a better view of whats going on zoom in to a closer map scale 1 Press the DOWN arrow of the key to select the
105. than a specified distance up to 99 99 nm e Anchor Drag Alarm lets you specify an alarm to sound when you ve exceeded a specified drift distance up to 9999 feet or meters Whenever the anchor alarm is triggered an anchor icon will appear in the status bar A The timer field can TIMERS amp ALARMS TIMERS amp ALARMS TIMER be set to count down 00 00 00 Stop 00 01 13 if CLOCK ALARM from a specified 00 00 Off 00 00 interval or provide a ARRIVAL ALARM running count of elapsed time B The On setting of the arrival alarm will cause the alarm to sound only for SIM JJ 5M__________ the final destination waypoint of a route at the distance specified 0 00 ANCHOR DRAG ALARM Off ot SETUP MENUS Input Output Setup The Input Output submenu lets you control interface settings for connecting external NMEA devices a DGPS receiver or a personal computer The Input Output Format field at the top of the page lets you specify one of seven interface options Data Transfer is a proprietary interface that allows you to exchange data such as waypoints routes and track logs between GPSMAP units or a GARMIN PCmate PC Kit No In NMEA Out provides navigation information to a compatible NMEA device such as an autopilot or radar NMEA 0180 0182 0183 v 1 5 and 0183 v 2 0 output options are available See Appendix B for additional NMEA sentence information No In No Out provides no interfacing capabil
106. the right side of the unit match up with the tabs on the right half of the bracket The unit should click firmly into place GPSMAP 175 Specifications PHYSICAL Case Fully gasketed Size OH LOW x 2 D 19 3 x 7 4 x 5 3 cm Weight 1 4 lbs 635g Temperature Range 5 to 158 F 15 to 70 C PERFORMANCE Receiver Differential ready 12 channel PhaseTrac12 Acquisition Time Approx 15 seconds warm start Approx 45 seconds cold start Approx 5 minutes AutoLocate Approx 5 minutes Search the sky WARNING l second continuous Update Rate Position Accuracy 1 5 meters 3 16 ft 15 meters 49 ft RMS Velocity Accuracy 0 1 knot RMS steady state Dynamics Performs to specification to 6g POWER Range 6 40v DC Usage 1 5 watts max Specifications subject to change without notice With optional GARMIN GBR 21 Beacon Receiver Input Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DOD imposed Selective Availability Program The temperature range for the GPSMAP 175 is 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding this range in storage or operating conditions may cause failure of the LCD screen This type of failure and related consequences is not covered by the manufacturer limited warranty APPENDIX Messages Alarm Clock The alarm clock has sounded Anchor Drag Alarm You have drifted out of the specified distance r
107. the distance and bearing to a position and perform various route and waypoint functions The data window located at the top of the page provides a user selectable display of your current course and speed over ground along with the bearing and distance to a destination waypoint Whenever the cursor is active a pop up window will appear below the data window to indicate the position range and bearing to the cursor or a selected waypoint or navaid Each data field may be configured to display any one of ten data options The data window may also be changed to display additional data fields a graphic compass tape or a CDI scale The status bar at the bottom of the page displays the map scale currently in use A Use the cursor to ea 0943 bis 207 ea 0763 bis 26 pan ahead to other 22 093 e 7 0 cos 093 sos 7 0 NAV AID N 41 38 369 125 0 15 WO70 45 778 map areas The map display will Y pT ANGELICA PT scroll forward when STRAWBERRY PT STRAWBERRY PT POINT POINT you reach the edge of the map To select or highlight an on screen navaid or waypoint simply move the cursor over the waypoint symbol The cursor will snap to the waypoint and display its name and position in the data field MAP PAGE Map Modes The map display uses the cursor keypad and a set of hard keys to control most map display functions The key combined with the keypad let you select zoom ranges and move the cursor
108. this manual A The GPSMAP 1755 TRACK TRACK h RECORD MODE INTERVAL RECORDMODE INTERVAL track page lets you Wrap Resolution Wrap Resolution clear the track log DELETE ALL TRACK and start a Note This will TracBack route TOTAL MEMORY USED 1 Aa B To delete the track Delete Track Are You Sure log confirm the Start TracBack NO warning page by highlighting the YES prompt and pressing EDIT ENTER GETTING STARTED Power Off To turn the GPSMAP 175 off 1 Press and hold the key for about 3 seconds until the screen is blank Turning Off In 3Seconds GPSMAP 175 Software Version 2 27 Internal Database 2 01 Copyright 1996 GARMIN Corporation Please read on and explore the Reference section which contains a closer look at all of the exciting features of the GPSMAP 175 or use the Reference section as you need it The GPSMAP 175 is one product you ll grow with as you learn more about it Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPSMAP 175 navigation system We hope that it will be a useful tool for you wherever you travel STATUS PAGE Overview Status Field 3D Navigation Satellite Horizontal Accuracy gt Sky View Dilution of Precision t B gt Battery Gauge gt gt Signal Strength Indicators Battery Icon The GPSMAP 175 status page provides a visual reference of various receiver functions including current satellite coverag
109. to an authorized GARMIN service center for installation of a new battery Need Altitude Your GPSMAP system needs the altitude to maintain a position fix due to poor satellite coverage Enter your approximate altitude on the initialize position page Need to Select Init Method The GPSMAP 175 needs to be initialized to your present position See pages 6 8 for complete instructions on initialization No Differential GPS Position Not enough data is being received to compute a DGPS position Oscillator Needs Adjustment The GPSMAP 175 has detected excessive drift in its internal oscillator which may result in longer acquisition times Take the unit to an authorized GARMIN service center for adjustment Poor GPS Coverage The GPSMAP 175 cannot acquire the necessary number of satellites to compute a position Power Down and Re init The GPSMAP 175 cannot calculate a position due to abnormal satellite conditions Power down and verify the last position shown by other means APPENDIX Messages Proximity Alarm You have entered the alarm radius for the proximity waypoint indicated Proximity List Full You have used all nine proximity waypoints Proximity Overlaps Another Prox Wypt tThe alarm radius specified overlaps the area specified for another proximity waypoint See page 47 for more information on proximity overlaps RAM has Failed The random access memory has failed and the unit is not operable Take your unit
110. to an authorized GARMIN service center for repairs ROM has Failed The units permanent memory has failed and the unit is not operable Take your unit to an authorized GARMIN service center for repairs Received Invalid Waypoint A waypoint was received during upload transfer that has an invalid identifier Receiver has Failed A failure in receiver hardware has been detected If this message persists do not use the unit and take it to an authorized dealer for repair Route Already Exists The route number you are trying to copy to is already used Route Does Not Exist The route number you are trying to use or copy is not defined Route is Full You have attempted to add more than 30 waypoints to a route Route Memory is Full You have attempted to create more than 20 routes Route Waypoint was Deleted A route waypoint entered does not exist in the database and has been deleted from the route RTCM Input has Failed DGPS data being received has been lost You are no longer receiving the beacon signal Searching the Sky The GPSMAP 175 is searching the sky for almanac data Stored Data was Lost All waypoints routes and almanac data has been lost due to internal battery failure There is No RTCM Input The beacon receiver is not properly connected or baud rates do not match Timer Has Expired The countdown timer has expired Track Memory is Full The track memory is full and no additional track plot will be recorded
111. ttom right of the page The selected scale represents the distance from side to side The arrow pointer below the highway always points to the destination waypoint relative to the direction you are moving The navigation page can be configured to show the active waypoint all route waypoints and or nearby waypoints on the graphic highway NAVIGATION PAGE CDI Scale Nav Page Options 238 15 01 COVE ETE YMG 0238 1 45 SIM 1 4 As you head toward your destination the highway perspective will move to indicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on course If you are navigating a route the navigation page will show each route waypoint in sequence with the active leg indicated by the white portion of the highway Nearby waypoints not in the active route will also be displayed The highway perspective scale may also be zoomed in or out to display a larger or smaller view of the highway Five settings are available from 1 4 to 4 nm with a default setting of 1 4 nm To change the highway perspective scale 1 Press the up or down arrow of the key to select the desired setting 2 Press E to confirm Navigation Page Options The GPSMAP 1755 navigation options page allows you to define the nav data fields and select what waypoints are displayed on screen To display the navigation page options 1 Press GD To select a menu option 1 Highlight the
112. use the sunrise sunset planner 1 Highlight Trip 8 Fuel Planning option from the main menu and press 2 Highlight the first waypoint field and press Press the left arrow key to clear the field and use the keypad to enter the name of the desired waypoint You may leave the waypoint field blank to use your present position or press the EEB key to select the waypoint from the nearest list the waypoint list or the map display To calculate the sunrise sunset for your present position leave both waypoint fields blank 3 Press to confirm 4 Highlight the date field and press Gig 5 Enter the date you want sunrise sunset information for current date and year will be used as the default setting and press The sunrise and sunset times for arrival date will be displayed at bottom right of the planning page Setup Submenus The last four options available from the main menu page provide access to the various system navigation alarm and interface settings of the GPSMAP 175 The system setup submenu is used to select the operating mode date and time formats tone preferences backlight timeout and display contrast Operational Mode lets you select between normal operation and simulator mode The GPSMAP 1755 system only pretends to track satellites in simulator mode and should not be used for actual navigation Waypoints and routes created in simulator mode are saved in memory and are available for use in normal mode
113. w appear under the cursor arrow 4 Use the keypad to move the cursor arrow to the desired position The Cursors coordinates along with the distance and bearing from your present position will be displayed at the top of the map display 5 Press to set the waypoints new position and to return to the waypoint definition page To rename the selected waypoint 1 Highlight the Rename Waypoint option and press EB 2 Enter the new waypoint name and press amp B 3 Press to confirm the Yes prompt To delete the selected waypoint 1 Highlight the Delete Waypoint option and press Gig 2 Press ES to confirm MOVE WAYPOINT o g BUOY N 43 18 855 093 2 145 WO77 41 533 A To review or edit a waypoint on the map display select e OPTIONS the Edit Wpt On Map option Rename Waypoint AKE ONTARIO Delete Waypoint B To move the selected waypoint press EDIT ENTER Use the arrow keypad to select the new position and press EDIT ENTER to finish 6 WAYPOINTS Waypoint Submenus amp Nearest Waypoints The GPSMAP 1755 main menu page features four waypoint submenus that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently The submenus also provide a continuously updated nearest waypoints list and a proximity waypoint alarm function that can be used to define an alarm circle around submerged hazards shallow waters etc To access the main menu page waypoint submenus 1
114. waypoint from your present position The current destination waypoint the active to waypoint is marked with an arrow icon As you navigate a route the waypoint list will automatically update to indicate the next active to waypoint first From the active route page you can e Change the route comment see page 57 for instructions e Edit the route on map see pages 54 55 for instructions Additional functions for the active route are available from the active route options page To display the active route options 1 Press GD To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press E3 Each waypoint on the active route page may be reviewed deleted or changed right from the active route page To edit an active route waypoint highlight the desired waypoint and press EDIT ENTER Remove Change Select the desired function from the pop up menu and press A E EDIT ENTER id ROUTES Active Route Page Options OPTIONS Invert Route Activate Route gt R Edit On Map Clear Route Copy Route Change Data Fields Restore Defaults Deactivate Route Setup Simulator Main Menu page The following options are available from the active route page Invert Route activates the active route in reverse order and begins navigation Activate Route reactivates the active route and selects the route leg closest to your current position as the new active leg Edit On Map
115. where you are what direction youre heading and how fast you re going The compass at the top of the page indicates your cardinal heading while you re moving The four user selectable data fields below the compass tape show your current course and speed over ground along with a resettable trip odometer and altitude display Your current latitude and longitude along with a 12 24 hour clock appear at the bottom of the page Now that you ve seen how the status and position pages can be used to monitor satellite acquisition and your present position lets take a minute to learn how to mark and store our present position as a waypoint Since we re in simulator mode the present position displayed will be the last position calculated by the receiver which should be the spot where you ve initialized the unit This will also give you an opportunity to see how the GPSMAP 1755 keypad and B key are used for data entry GETTING STARTED Marking A Position 1 Press the G3 key The mark position page will appear with a default three digit waypoint name and symbol 2 Use the keypad to highlight the waypoint name field 001 and press E 3 Press the LEFT ARROW of the keypad to clear the name field MARK POSITION poc el 4 Use the keypad to enter the name DOCK using the UP and DOWN arrows to select each letter and the RIGHT arrow key to advance to the next character position If you make a mistake and select a
116. y Pack and Charger An optional Ni Cad battery pack and charger are available to power your GPSMAP 175 Each battery pack contains nickel cadmium Ni Cad batteries which store a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused especially when removed from the unit To recharge the Ni Cad battery pack 1 Attach the connector end to the unit by sliding it into the slot on the right side of the unit Observe the keyway on the unit and the matching groove on the connector end 2 Plug the other end into an electrical outlet Do not charge your GPSMAP 175 for more than 24 hours with the battery charger system Heat generated by overcharging can shorten battery life and cause battery pack component failures Please Recycle or Dispose of Properly Do not dispose of a Ni Cad battery pack in a fire or incinerator Heat may cause battery cells to explode and or release dangerous gases All batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly They cannot be disposed of by ordinary waste disposal methods Please take the time to check with an authorized GARMIN service center or call 1 800 8 BATTER for recycling options in your area APPENDIX Wiring amp Specifications For maximum battery performance be sure to drain your Ni Cad pack as completely as possible before recharging in order to ensure longer life If your battery pack

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