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4 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHTThe Set Position, Track Control, Track and Speed fields only show while in Sim

94 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > INSTALLING THE GPSMAP 192CInstalling the GPSMAP 192CThe GPSMAP 192C must be properly installed according t

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 95APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 192C UNITTo install the GPS antenna:1. Screw the antenna directly onto the 1" x

96 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 192C UNITTo install the GPSMAP 192C unit:1. Select the location of the mounting brack

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 97APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 192C UNITTo flush mount the GPSMAP 192C unit using the gimbal mounting bracket:1. Cut

98 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > INSTALLING THE FERRITE BEAD CLAMPInstalling the Ferrite Bead ClampIn order to filter Radio Frequency Interf

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 99APPENDIX > CONNECTING THE POWER/DATAConnecting the Power/DataThe power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 192C to a DC sy

100 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > INSTALLING AND REMOVING DATA CARDSInstalling and Removing Data CardsThe GPSMAP 192C uses optional Garmin

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 101APPENDIX > SATELLITE INFORMATIONSatellite InformationSatellite Sky View45°90°Outer ring -the horizonInner ring- 45°a

102 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > WHAT IS A WAAS AND DGPS?What is WAAS?The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded project

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 103APPENDIX > WHAT IS MMSI?What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)?Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) ba

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 5BASIC OPERATION > INTERFACE KEYSInterface KeysPOWER Key• Press and hold to turn unit On/Off.• Press and release to a

104 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMSNavigation TermsAvg Speed—The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last r

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 105APPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMSSpeed—The current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground position. Al

106 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > MESSAGESMessagesApproaching Turn—You are nearing a turn in a route.Arriving at Destination—You are nearin

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 107APPENDIX > MESSAGESTrack Already Exists—A saved track with the same name already exists.Track Memory Full—No more tr

108 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > LORAN TD SYSTEMLORAN TD SystemLORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United Sta

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 109APPENDIX > LORAN TD SYSTEMThe LORAN Position Format field is located under the Setup–Location tab in the Main Menu. T

110 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESOptional AccessoriesThe following optional accessories are designed to enhance the op

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 111APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESSoftware License AgreementBY USING THE GPSMAP 192C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERM

112 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESLimited WarrantyThis Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 113APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESThe Garmin GPSMAP 192C has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a pro

6 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > ENTERING DATA AND SELECTING OPTIONSEntering Data and Selecting OptionsYou can select and activate op

114 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESSafety InformationCAUTION: Use the GPSMAP 192C at your own risk. To reduce the risk o

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 115INDEXINDEXSymbols2D Differential 422D GPS Location 90, 1013D Differential 423D GPS Location 101AAccessories 110Acc

116 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualINDEXLLanguage 69License Agreement 111LORAN TD 108MMagnetic Variation 71Main Menu 39Main Pages 26Man OverBoard 1

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 117INDEXTracBack 14Activate 16Track LogsClear 15Save 15Track Tab 59Active 59Saved 59Track Up 64Transducer 91Trip

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GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 7BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTERUsing the Map PointerWorking from the Map page is a simple process that centers

8 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTSCreating and Using WaypointsThe GPSMAP 192C stores up to 3,000 alphanume

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 9BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS5. To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the Comments or De

10 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > MAN OVERBOARD (MOB)Man OverBoard (MOB)The GPSMAP 192C’s Man OverBoard function (MOB) simultaneously

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 11BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTSReviewing and Editing WaypointsWhen you have created and stored a wa

12 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATIONTo change the waypoint symbol:1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 13BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATIONTo activate a Go To from a point list:1. Press the NAV key. Highlight

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14 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATIONTo Go To a new map point (non-map item):1. Use the ROCKER to move the m

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 15BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATIONTo clear the track log and define a starting point for a TracBack route:1

16 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATIONTo activate a TracBack using the NAV key:1. Press NAV, highlight the Fo

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 17BASIC OPERATION > ROUTESRoutesThe last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. The GPSMAP

18 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > ROUTES7. When finished, press QUIT twice to return to the Route List page. Highlight Edit as Text,

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 19BASIC OPERATION > FIND6. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. You can also choose from other p

20 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > FINDTo Find an item from your current location:1. From any page, press FIND.2. Using the ROCKER,

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 21BASIC OPERATION > ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTo Find an item using the Find options:1 From any page, press FIND.2. Usin

22 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > DSCDSCThe DSC page of the Main Menu allows you to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 23BASIC OPERATION > DSCUnderstanding Position ReportsA Position Report is similar to a Distress Call except no alarm is

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual iINTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUALINTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 192C. The GPSMAP 192C utilizes

24 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > DSCDSC Call ListThe DSC Call List displays the 50 most recent calls, even if the unit is left unatt

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 25BASIC OPERATION > DSCNavigating to a Position Report or Distress CallAfter a Position Report or a Distress Call is re

26 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > OVERVIEWMAIN PAGESThere are five main display pages that are always available: Map page, Pointer page, Nu

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 27MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEMap PageThe GPSMAP 192C’s Map page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography, p

28 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEUsing the Map PointerThe pointer pans away from your present location (even outside of your curr

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 29MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEUse the pointer to create new waypoints directly from the map.To create a waypoint with the poin

30 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEThe GPSMAP 192C’s system has a built-in worldwide database to 20 mi, with more detailed coverage

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 31MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEMap Page OptionsFull Screen Map/Show Data—toggles between a Map page without or with data fields

32 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEYou can also choose to merge the four medium default data fields to a single, large field for bett

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 33MAIN PAGES > POINTER PAGESet Up Map—configures the map display preferences, including map detail, map orientation, aut

ii GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualINTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of ContentsIntroduction ...

34 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > NUMBERS PAGEBearing PointerCompass RingData FieldsCurrent Go ToDestinationBearing BugThe GPSMAP 192C

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 35MAIN PAGES > HIGHWAY PAGENumbers Page shown with middle data field split into four fieldsTo split the data fields:1. Pr

36 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > HIGHWAY PAGEThe four data fields at the top of the page provide additional user-selectable guidance infor

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 37MAIN PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGEPreview WindowHighway Page Set UpCheck or uncheck the options you want to show/not show

38 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGEActive Route Page OptionsThe following options are available from the Active Route page

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 39MAIN MENU > GPS TABMAIN MENUThe GPSMAP 192C’s Main Menu page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation,

40 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > GPS TAB• No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated.• Light signal

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 41MAIN MENU > GPS TABWAAS satellites are numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your GPSMAP 192C. Initial r

42 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > GPS TAB• AutoLocate—the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected. This pr

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 43MAIN MENU > TIDE TABGPS Tab OptionsThe GPS tab features an options page that provides access to functions and feature

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual iiiINTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTSTime Tab ...

44 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > TIDE TABare in 4-hour increments, and the light, dotted vertical lines are in 1-hour increments. A solid,

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 45MAIN MENU > TIDE TABAutomatically search for the nearest station using a variety of search locations. You must select

46 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > TRIP TABMove the time bar on the tide chart in 5 minute increments to show tide heights at various times

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 47MAIN MENU > CELES TABCeles (Celestial) TabThe Celestial tab displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon p

48 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > POINTS TABCelestial Tab MenuTo change the time or date:1. From the Celes tab, use the ROCKER to highlig

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 49MAIN MENU > POINTS TABTo select the Points (Waypoint) sub tab:1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points menu tab. A

50 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > POINTS TABTo display the waypoint menu options: Using the ROCKER, highlight the User tab, and press MENU

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 51MAIN MENU > POINTS TABTo delete waypoints by symbol:1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint to delete, and

52 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > POINTS TABTo add a proximity waypoint:1. Use the ROCKER to highlight an empty space on the Proximity li

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 53MAIN MENU > ROUTES TABRoutes TabThe GPSMAP 192C Route List page displays all the routes currently stored in memory, a

iv GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualINTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATIONCare InformationCleaning the UnitThe GPSMAP 192C is constructed of high quality materi

54 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > ROUTES TABRoute Review PageWhen you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you to review and

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 55MAIN MENU > ROUTES TABWhen you are on the Route Review page, you can review the route points (waypoints or map items)

56 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > ROUTES TABEdit on Map—allows you to review and modify the route displayed for each point (waypoint or map

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 57MAIN MENU > ROUTES TABAdd Before—inserts a waypoint into the list of route points or add a point(s) onto the end of t

58 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > ROUTES TABTrip Planning—the Route Review and Active Route pages also display trip-planning information fo

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 59MAIN MENU > TRACK TABTrack TabThe Track tab allows you specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is

60 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > TRACK TABFor the Active tab, the following settings are available:• Record Mode—contains three track re

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 61MAIN MENU > DSC TABYou can use the Review On Map option to display a saved track on a Track Map page.To activate a Tr

62 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > CARD AND TIME TABSCard TabThe Card tab contains options for saving waypoints, routes and tracks to a data

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 63MAIN MENU > PAGES TABPages TabThe Pages tab allows you to turn on/off any of the main pages or Jump To a particular p

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 1BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVERBASIC OPERATIONInitializing the ReceiverThe first time you turn on the GPSMA

64 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > MAP TABMap TabThe Map tab changes the display properties of the Map page. The following pages contain de

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 65MAIN MENU > MAP TABTo display the Map Information page:1. Highlight the Detail option box, and press ENTER.2. Use

66 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > MAP TABPoints TabThe Spot Soundings, Tide Stations, and Services options each contain adjustments for Tex

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 67MAIN MENU > MAP TABNav Line Tab• Heading Line—On/Off: draws an extension from the end of the boat icon in the direct

68 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > HIWAY, TEMP, AND SONAR TABSHiway (Highway) TabThe Highway tab contains display settings for the Highway p

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 69MAIN MENU > SYSTM TABSystm (System) TabThe System tab controls system setting for beeper, speed filter, languages, sys

70 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > UNITS TABUnits Tab The Unit tab defines the Position Format, Map Datum, Heading, Distance, Speed, Elevatio

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 71MAIN MENU > UNITS TAB• Heading—selects the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from A

72 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > COMM TABComm (Communications) TabThe Communications tab controls the input/output format used when connec

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 73MAIN MENU > COMM TABWhen transferring data between two Garmin units, always set one to Host and use the other unit to

2 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVERTo graphically initialize the GPSMAP 192C:1. Press MENU twice for the Mai

74 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > COMM TABTo adjust the NMEA output:1. From the Comm tab, press MENU, highlight NMEA Setup, and press ENT

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 75MAIN MENU > COMM TABStatus FieldSNR and Distance shows data when signal is received. NOTE: The DGPS beacon transmitt

76 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > ALARM TABAlarm TabThe Alarm tab allows you to define the alarm settings. The Alarm tab is divided into thr

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 77MAIN MENU > ALARM TABTo set an alarm:1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab.2. Highlight the field you want activa

78 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR PAGEUSING SONARThis section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 192C when used in

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 79USING SONAR > SONAR PAGEUsing the Adjustment MenuThe Adjustment Menu gives you direct access to the settings and feat

80 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR PAGERange AdjustmentZoom AdjustmentRange—sets the display depth range used for viewing. The unit

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 81USING SONAR > SONAR PAGE• Btm (Bottom) Split—shows two reduced pictures; the right at the original depth scale and t

82 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR PAGETarget Level—adjusts how dark or light a return (or target) is displayed on-screen. A Color B

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 83USING SONAR > SONAR PAGEDepth Line AdjustmentNoise Reject—helps filter unwanted noise from the graph. The Noise Reject

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 3BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODESimulator ModeSimulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or practice. A

84 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR PAGESonar Page OptionsThe GPSMAP 192C’s Sonar page features a menu page that provides access to a

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 85USING SONAR > SONAR PAGETo mark an underwater waypoint:1. From the Sonar page, press MENU, highlight Show Pointer, a

86 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONSResizing the Split Sonar DisplayDouble-ArrowSize Split Menu OptionsSonar Tab OptionsTo

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 87USING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONSDepth Number—controls the efficiency of the digital depth update rate. Fast Update upda

88 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONSKeel Offset—controls offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel. This makes it

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 89USING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONSTo calibrate the water speed:1. On the Sonar tab, use the ROCKER to highlight Calibra

90 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONARUnderstanding SonarThe transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves towar

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 91USING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONARTransducer CoverageThe area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by

92 GPSMAP 192C Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONARWhitelineThe Sounder Module can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or sof

GPSMAP 192C Owner’s Manual 93APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONSAPPENDIXSpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsSize: 6.20" H x 6.30" W x 2.64" D