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GPSMAP 178C
owner’s manual
GPSMAP178C Cover.indd 1 6/9/2004, 10:00:00 AM
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© Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin International, Inc. Garmin Corporation st nd Unit 5, The Quadrangle, 1200 East 151 Street No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road Abbey Park Industrial Estate Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 913/397.8200 Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax 913/397.8282 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 Fax 44/1794.519222 Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may
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Preface Introduction Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured map- Preface/ Registration/ ping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. Software License Agreement To get the most out of your new navigation system, take the time to go through this owner’s manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual is broken down
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Introduction FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 178C Sounder complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital FCC Compliance devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” require- ments. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accep
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The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy Introduction and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin GPSMAP 178C is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), Warnings and Cautions any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the
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LIMITED WARRANTY Introduction This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or Warranty and labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not Serial Number cover fail
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Introduction Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder is a pow- erful navigation device that can give you the information you need: Capabilities Precision Performance • High-contrast, 256-color LCD screen with backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning • WAAS Capable — receive signals from the additional set of WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellites to give you better a
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Introduction Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your Garmin dealer immediately. P acking List Standard Package: • GPSMAP 178C Sounder Unit • GA 29 Remote External Antenna and 30’ cable* • Internal Antenna** • Single-Knob Tilt & Swivel Bracket • Power/Data Cable GPSMAP 178C Sounder • Owner’s Manual Standard and Optional Transducers • Quick Reference Car
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Powering Off Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Preface/Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Introduction Section Two: Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-91 Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Map Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Table of Contents Cursor . . . . . .
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TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Introduction Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 “How To” Index Adjust screen backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Enter data and select options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Learn how to operate the unit’s function keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mark your present locati
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(ZOOM) OUT Key The OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) Getting Started (ZOOM) IN Key The IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) Keypad Usage PAGE Key The PAGE key selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page. OUT QUIT Key The QUIT key returns the display to the previous page and, when entering data, it restores the previous value PAGE (cancels data entry). IN ARROW KEYPAD
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The GPSMAP 178C Sounder’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient Getting Started selection of navigation options and data entry. The Getting Started Tour introduces you to the keypad and provides a ‘hands-on’ lesson in using the GPSMAP 178C Sounder. We strongly encourage you Selecting Options to follow the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. The GPSMAP 178C Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the unit and perf
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Getting Started Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefi ned requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key. Entering Data To enter a name or number in a data fi eld: 1. Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fi elds (e.g. ‘ Waypoint Edit’) you can use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor (Highlight) to fi elds on the page. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to move up or down and the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move sideways. 2. Pressing the ENTER ke
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Initializing the Receiver Getting Started The fi rst time you power up your GPSMAP 178C Sounder, the receiver must be given an oppor- Initializing the Receiver/ tunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 178C Sounder is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver Power On to “fi nd itself” anywhere in the world. To speed up the initialization process, we recommend using the graphic initialization pr
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Getting Started To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 178C Sounder: 1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the ‘GPS’ tab is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. Initializing the Receiver 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Initialize Position’ and press ENTER to initialize the receiver from the map. The Initialize Position Page appears, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD t
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GPSMAP 178C Sounder Getting Started Tour Getting Started The Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides detailed map coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the screen display. Tour/ Backlighting This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simula- tor mode. Once you’re familiar with the main pages and functions of the unit, refer to the reference section for instructions o
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Getting Started Each page of the GPSMAP 178C Sounder’s system also features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and features that relate to the specifi c page you are viewing. To get a feel for how the option pages work, let’s put the GPSMAP 178C Sounder into simulator mode. Simulator Mode To activate the simulator mode: 1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the ‘GPS’ tab is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. 2
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Main Pages Getting Started The Map Page is one of six main pages used in the GPSMAP 178C Sounder’s system. The six main pages are the Map Page, Map/Sonar Split Page, Sonar Page, Compass Page, Highway Page, and Active Route Page. All pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the Main Pages/ pages in either direction using the PAGE and QUIT keys. Map Page Map/Sonar Split Page Compass Page Highway Page Active Route Page Map Page Sonar Page PAGE QUIT Map Pag
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Getting Started Using the Map Cursor Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Con- Map Cursor trolled by the ARROW 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 map items and waypoints. To get a feel for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Use the IN/OUT keys to set the map scale to the 50 nm se
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Getting Started To mark your present position: 1. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until the ‘New Waypoint’ window appears then release the key. Marking Waypoints The window shows a default three-digit waypoint name/number (001), symbol (dot), and position. You can leave the name as the auto-assigned number, but for this exercise, lets change the name to ‘DOCK’. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint name fi eld (001) and press ENTER/MARK. You see that just the fi rst ‘0’ is now highl
