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Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
From a sonar view, select MENU > Record Sonar.
15 minutes of sonar recording uses approximately 200 MB of
space of the inserted memory card. You can record sonar
until the card reaches capacity.
Stopping the Sonar Recording
Before you can stop recording the sonar, you must begin
recording it (Recording the Sonar Display).
From a sonar view, select MENU > Stop Recording.
Deleting a Sonar Recording
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select Sonar > Sonar Recordings.
3
Select a recording.
4
Select Delete.
Playing Sonar Recordings
Before you can play back the sonar recordings, you must
download and install the HomePort™ application and record
sonar data onto a memory card.
1
Remove the memory card from the device.
2
Insert the memory card into a card reader attached to a
computer.
3
Open the HomePort application.
4
Select a sonar recording from your device list.
5
Right-click the sonar recording in the lower pane.
6
Select Playback.
Depth and Water Temperature Graphs
If you are using a depth-capable transducer, or are receiving
water depth information over NMEA
®
0183 or NMEA 2000, you
can view a graphic log of depth readings over time. If you are
using a temperature-capable transducer, or are receiving water
temperature information over NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, you
can view a graphic log of temperature readings over time.
The graphs scroll to the left as information is received.
Select Sonar > Data Graphs.
Setting the Depth and Water Temperature Graph
Range and Time Scales
You can indicate the amount of time and the range of depth that
appear in the depth and water temperature graphs.
1
Select Sonar > Data Graphs > MENU.
2
Select Depth Graph Settings or Temperature Graph
Settings.
3
Select an option:
• To set a time-elapsed scale, select Duration. The default
setting is 10 minutes. Increasing the time-elapsed scale
allows you to view variations over a longer period of time.
Decreasing the time-elapsed scale allows you to view
more detail over a shorter period of time.
• To set the depth-range or temperature-range scale, select
Scale. Increasing the scale allows you to view more
variation in readings. Decreasing the scale allows you to
view more detail in the variation.
Radar
WARNING
The marine radar transmits microwave energy that has the
potential to be harmful to humans and animals. Before
beginning radar transmission, verify that the area around the
radar is clear. The radar transmits a beam approximately 12°
above and below a line extending horizontally from the center of
the radar. Avoid looking directly at the radar, because the eyes
are the most susceptible parts of the body.
NOTE: Not all models support radar.
When you connect your compatible chartplotter to an optional
Garmin marine radar, such as a GMR™ 1206 xHD or a GMR 24
HD, you can view more information about your surroundings.
The GMR transmits a narrow beam of microwave energy as it
rotates to a 360° pattern. When the transmitted energy contacts
a target, some of that energy is reflected back to the radar.
Radar Display Modes
NOTE: Not all modes are available with all radar devices and all
chartplotters.
Select Radar, and select a mode.
Cruising Mode: Shows a full-screen image of the gathered
radar information.
Harbor Mode: Intended for use in inland waters, this mode
works best with short-range signals (2 nm or less).
Offshore Mode: Intended for use in open waters, this mode
works best with long-range signals.
Sentry Mode: Allows you to put the radar into timed-transmit
mode, in which you can configure a radar transmit and
standby cycle to conserve power. You can also enable a
guard zone in this mode, which identifies a safe zone around
your boat. If you switch from Sentry mode to another mode,
the radar switches to full-time transmission and disables all
guard zones.
Radar Overlay Mode: Shows a full-screen image of the
gathered radar information on top of the Navigation chart.
The Radar overlay displays data based on the most recently
used radar mode.
Transmitting Radar Signals
NOTE: As a safety feature, the radar enters standby mode after
it warms up. This gives you an opportunity to verify the area
around the radar is clear before beginning radar transmission.
1
With the chartplotter off, connect your radar as described in
the radar installation instructions.
2
Turn on the chartplotter.
The radar warms up and a countdown alerts you when the
radar is ready.
3
Select Radar.
4
Select a radar mode.
A countdown message appears while the radar is starting up.
5
Select MENU > Transmit Radar.
Range of Radar Signals
The range of the radar signal indicates the length of the pulsed
signal transmitted and received by the radar. As the range
increases, the radar transmits longer pulses in order to reach
distant targets. Closer targets, especially rain and waves, also
reflect the longer pulses, which can add noise to the Radar
screen. Viewing information about longer-range targets can also
decrease the amount of space available on the Radar screen
for viewing information about shorter-range targets.
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range
• Determine what information you need to see on the Radar
screen.
For example, do you need information about nearby weather
conditions or targets and traffic, or are you more concerned
about distant weather conditions?
• Assess the environmental conditions where the radar is
being used.
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