Garmin GPSMAP 4208 - Marine GPS Receiver, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...tain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this docu...

Page 3: ...along the right side of the screen to select each item Small arrows in the text indicate that you should press the SOFT KEY for each item in order For example if you see select Charts Nav Chart you s...

Page 4: ...auges 30 Viewing Video 30 Configuring the Unit 31 Configuring System Settings 31 Changing Units of Measure 31 Configuring Communications Settings 32 Setting Alarms 33 Configuring My Boat 34 Configurin...

Page 5: ...rst time refer to the Initializing Unit Settings paragraph page 58 Front and Rear Panels SD card slot Automatic backlight sensor GPSMAP 4212 Front POWER RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT HOME MENU Numeric keyp...

Page 6: ...ally adjust the backlight based on ambient light select Auto To manually adjust the backlight either select Up or Down or use the ROCKER To return to the previous screen select Back Adjusting the Colo...

Page 7: ...You can restore your unit to the original factory settings Caution This procedure deletes any information you have entered To restore factory settings 1 From the Home screen select Configure System S...

Page 8: ...rd Radar sets up and displays radar only available if the unit is connected to a radar module page 39 Sonar sets up and provides sonar information only available if the unit is connected to a Garmin s...

Page 9: ...ammed SD cards See page 12 Fishing Chart removes navigational data from the chart and enhances bottom contours for depth recognition Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view that visually represents th...

Page 10: ...nd speed and direction are only available when connected to an optional wind sensor Water speed and depth are only available when connected to a sonar unit If you have a wind sensor setting the sailin...

Page 11: ...n the ROCKER Map pointer Inset map Pan options Pointer distance and bearing from current location Pointer coordinates To stop panning select Stop Panning from the options on the right As you pan the m...

Page 12: ...a tide station to help predict the tide level at different times or different days Relevant tide level Detailed tide station information Use the map pointer to highlight a tide station icon and selec...

Page 13: ...etting off but they are hidden from view Safe Depth adjusts the depth at which red indicates shallow water This feature is only available with an optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD card Lane Width adjust...

Page 14: ...e visible track log on or off The chartplotter continues to record tracks if you turn this setting off but they are hidden from view Inset Map turns the inset map on or off when panning away Select Au...

Page 15: ...From the Home screen select Information User Data Tracks Clear Active Track The track memory is cleared the current track continues to be recorded To retrace the active track 1 From the Home screen s...

Page 16: ...u to get the most out of your chartplotter In addition to detailed marine charting BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features Mariner s Eye 3D provides a view from above and behind the boat for a...

Page 17: ...er s Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner s Eye 3D which provides a detailed three dimensional view from above and behind the boat according to your course and provides a visual navigat...

Page 18: ...D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the sea floor or lake bottom The RANGE keys adjust the view in the same way as the Mar...

Page 19: ...d To enable satellite imagery 1 While viewing the Navigation Chart press MENU 2 Select Chart Setup Appearance Photos 3 Select one of the following Off standard chart information is shown on the map La...

Page 20: ...Chart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks marinas and harbors Use these photos to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to help acquaint yourself with a marina or ha...

Page 21: ...tation to display a current graph Detailed Road and POI Data BlueChart g2 Vision contains detailed road and POI data which includes highly detailed coastal roads and points of interest POIs such as re...

Page 22: ...ose to combine two or three screens Combinations Screen The Combinations screen shows a list of possible screen combinations When viewing three combination screens one screen is larger than the others...

Page 23: ...e You can only choose from the options available to your unit To increase the number of screens available use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or add network devices To add additional data fields 1 While...

Page 24: ...earance For safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using one of three methods Go To Route To or...

Page 25: ...Select Navigate To 5 Select Go To OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card to use Auto Guidance 6 Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination To stop navigat...

Page 26: ...can store up to 1 500 waypoints with a user defined name symbol depth and water temperature for each waypoint To create a new waypoint 1 From the Home screen select Charts Navigation Chart 2 By pressi...

Page 27: ...location When an MOB is active an MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created and the unit is on an active navigation to that point 1 From any screen press the MARK key 2 Select Man Overb...

Page 28: ...o highlight the waypoint on the navigation chart OR From the Home screen select Information User Data Waypoints 2 Select the waypoint or MOB you want to delete 3 Select Delete Creating and Using Route...

Page 29: ...a route using Auto Guidance 1 From the Navigation chart select your destination 2 Select Navigate To Guide To Your route is calculated NOTE You can change the auto guidance path to a route by selectin...

Page 30: ...ion Select Change Date Manual to view tide information for a different date Viewing Current Information Use the Current Prediction screen to view information for currents Note You must use a BlueChart...

Page 31: ...provides information to MapSource to format its data This only needs to be done the first time you copy or merge MapSource data to your chartplotter from a specific SD card 2 Check your MapSource ver...

Page 32: ...ave to Card 3 Remove the SD card from the chartplotter and insert it into an SD card reader that is attached to a PC 4 From Windows Explorer open the Garmin UserData folder on the SD card 5 Copy the U...

Page 33: ...aces the first call in the Call List Directory displays a list of all DSC entries You can view by name or by MMSI You can also add an entry Viewing Gauges To view analog or digital engine gauges from...

Page 34: ...video source or sources using the supplied video cable See the GPSMAP 4000 5000 Series Installation Instructions for details To view video from the Home screen select Information Video Select Menu to...

Page 35: ...Colors or select Auto to allow the unit to adjust the colors GPS view GPS satellites and set the speed filter to On Off or Auto The speed filter averages the speed of your boat over a short period of...

Page 36: ...4 Do not change the map datum unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Time Format sets the time format 12 hour 24 hour or UTC for time readings Time Zone sets th...

Page 37: ...ows the selection of a preferred device when more than one source is available for the same function Setting Alarms You can set the unit to sound an audible alarm when certain conditions are met By de...

Page 38: ...rge fish only sounds an alarm for large fish only Note You must have an optional sonar module and a transducer connected via NMEA 0183 or the Garmin Marine Network to receive sonar information Setting...

Page 39: ...cations of a non standard transducer Calibrate Water Speed calibrates a speed sensing device Follow the onscreen directions for calibration If you do not have a speed sensing transducer this menu does...

Page 40: ...ranging from 3 to 24 minutes Details shows or hides the name speed and bearing of AIS or MARPA onscreen targets The details appear next to the AIS or MARPA target icon Configuring XM Audio To configu...

Page 41: ...ar data when connected to the Garmin Marine Network and an appropriate transducer Sonar data is shared by all chartplotters on the network GMR 21 41 Radome GMR 18 Radome and GMR 404 406 Open Array Rad...

Page 42: ...stem Information Network Devices Network Devices Aliases defined No alias defined Each connected device is listed along the right side of the screen To assign an alias or name to one of the devices fo...

Page 43: ...line extending horizontally from the center of the radar Avoid looking directly at the radar because the eyes are the most susceptible part of the body To turn on the radar 1 When you power the netwo...

Page 44: ...lect Up or Down to manually adjust the gain select Auto to return the gain to the default setting Rain Cltr adjust the gain for unwanted clutter caused by rain at close ranges Select Up or Down to adj...

Page 45: ...ates your target As you move the target over objects on the radar target options appear along the right side of the screen Cruising Screen Targeting Heading line Target options Target intersection To...

Page 46: ...hows or hides cruising navigation fishing sailing or fuel numbers Chart Setup Sets chart options See page 9 Radar Setup Sets radar options Radar Setup To change radar settings from the Home screen sel...

Page 47: ...edium Low or Off Front of Boat sets the offset of the front of the boat if you mount the radar at an angle Antenna Size GMR 404 406 only selects the size of your antenna Select 4 Foot if you have a GM...

Page 48: ...s The range scale along the right side of the screen shows the depth of detected objects as the screen scrolls from the right to the left From the Home screen select Sonar Full Screen Suspended target...

Page 49: ...ncies Range Understanding the Temp Log If you are using a temperature capable transducer the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of temperature readings over time The current temperature and depth are...

Page 50: ...or hides the sonar returns near the surface of the water Hide surface noise to help reduce clutter Whiteline highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help identify its hardness or softness O...

Page 51: ...indow to the bottom Select Up Down or Auto to set the depth range of the magnified area Depth Line quickly reference a specific depth On or Off When On is selected press up or down on the ROCKER to se...

Page 52: ...X Weather data is broadcast at set rates For example NEXRAD NEXt Generation Weather RADar data is broadcast at five minute intervals When the Garmin unit is turned on or when a new feature is selected...

Page 53: ...s the storm s projected path in the immediate future The direction of the red cone indicates the projected path of the storm cell The red bars that appear in the cone indicate where the storm will mos...

Page 54: ...line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center The center provides four forecasts at 12 hour intervals 12 Hrs 24 Hrs 36 Hrs and 48 Hrs as well as the current conditio...

Page 55: ...ting the leading edge of an air mass This feature also shows pressure centers Pressure centers are represented by a large Red L for low pressure centers or a large Blue H for high pressure centers Pre...

Page 56: ...rface Winds Wind barbs indicate from which direction the wind is coming The wind barb is a circle with a tail Wind speed is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the tai...

Page 57: ...can help determine weather and wind conditions in an area High pressure areas are generally associated with fair weather Low pressure areas are generally associated with clouds and the chance of preci...

Page 58: ...at the surface as indicated by the legend on the left of the screen Contour lines on the Visibility feature show the forecasted change in surface visibility To view the forecasted visibility for anoth...

Page 59: ...Buoy Using XM Audio When a GDL 30A is connected to the Garmin Marine Network and to the audio input of your boat you can listen to XM Audio channels To display the XM Audio interface while navigating...

Page 60: ...currently selected category Channel Entry allows you to enter a channel using the screen keyboard Save Preset saves the current XM channel in the Presets list Press Delete Preset to remove the curren...

Page 61: ...waterproof to IEC 529 IPX 7 Temp Range 5 to 131 F 15 to 55 C Compass Safe Distance GPSMAP 4208 31 in 800 mm GPSMAP 4210 4212 39 in 1 m GPS Performance Receiver Differential ready 12 parallel channel W...

Page 62: ...r your boat Refer to your boat specifications for more information Minimum Overhead Clearance Specify the minimum overhead clearance for your boat Refer to your boat specifications for more informatio...

Page 63: ...re how the unit sees these NMEA 0183 sentences see page 32 NMEA 2000 GPSMAP 4000 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from a NMEA 2000 network installed on the boat to sho...

Page 64: ...has sounded Boat is not Moving Fast Enough to Calibrate speed sensor appears during water speed calibration Check speed wheel for blockage and calibrate again If wheel is clear calibrate again and in...

Page 65: ...the antenna wiring Incompatible Device Software Update Required an incompatible device is attached that requires a software update Contact product support for assistance updating your network Invalid...

Page 66: ...ximity Alarm the boat has come close to a user defined proximity point Proximity Alarm Memory is Full the proximity waypoint memory is full Erase existing proximity waypoints to make room Proximity Ov...

Page 67: ...User Card Not Found user data card transfer Make sure an SD card is fully inserted Warning Auto guidance route starting position moved due to safe depth settings BlueChart g2 Vision auto guidance has...

Page 68: ...ircraft sea craft or automobile usage This information is provided as is and XM and Garmin disclaim any and all warranties express and implied with respect thereto or the transmission or reception the...

Page 69: ...rants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property r...

Page 70: ...1 depth line 47 device list 33 directory 29 DSC 28 35 E edit a route 25 edit existing waypoint 23 event log 31 F factory settings 3 fish eye 3D 5 14 settings 14 fishing chart setting 6 fishing charts...

Page 71: ...3 soft key i software license agreement 65 sonar 4 44 a scope 47 color scheme 46 depth line 47 fish symbols 46 full screen 44 gain 46 range 46 scroll speed 46 split frequency screen 45 split zoom scr...

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