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Owner’ s Manual chartplotting receiver GPSMAP 378/478 GPSMAP 478 shown.
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I ntroductIon Thank you for choosing the Garmin ® GPSMAP ® 378/478, which utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and automobile navigation device.
T able of Contents Introduction ...........................................................................i Caring for the GPSMAP 378/478 ........................................... iv W arnings .......................................................
Message T ab .......................................................................... 83 Display T ab............................................................................. 84 Sound T ab ........................................................
Caring for the GPSMAP 378/478 The GPSMAP 378/478 case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit’ s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry .
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury . • When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the uni.
Important Information MAP DA T A INFORMA TION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. W e use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer .
G ettInG S t arted Unit Overview The GPSMAP 378/478 is an all-in-one, versatile color chartplotter and automobile navigator—perfect for land or water .
Charging the GPSMAP 378/478 Before using the GPSMAP 378/478, you might need to charge the battery . Plug the power cable into an external power source to charge. Y ou can use the unit while it is charging. T o charge the unit’s battery: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit.
T urning On the GPSMAP 378/478 Before you turn on the GPSMAP 378/478, be sure the antenna is up as shown on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals. The rst time you turn on your GPSMAP 378/478, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location.
Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 378/478, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS Page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a x, which should take only a few minutes.
The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars —the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • White signal strength bars —the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data. • Green signal str ength bars —the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite.
GPS Options Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight the GPS tab. Press MENU to open the options menu. Start/Stop Simulator —starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is helpful when learning how to use your unit. Enable/Disable W AAS —enables or disables W AAS capability .
Using the GPSMAP 378/478 Keypad . IN Key/OUT Key • Press to adjust map scale to show a larger area with less detail (zoom out) or a smaller area with more detail (zoom in). P AGE/MODE Key • Press to cycle through main pages in sequence and exit a submenu page.
Using the GPSMAP 378/478 The advanced keypad system on the GSPMAP 378/478 is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently . As you progress through this owner ’ s manual, you are directed to press a specic key or highlight a eld on the screen.
Selecting Options and Entering Data T o enter data and select options use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a eld on the screen. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data elds, and activate your selections.
Entering data TIP: T o clear the entire data eld, highlight the left-most character eld and press left on the ROCKER again. 3. Press ENTER . Not all elds are programmable. When you are on a page with elds that are not selectable, the highlight skips over them.
Using the Main Menu Use the Main Menu on your GPSMAP 378/478 to access various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Press the MENU key twice from any page to open the Main Menu. For more information, see the “ Main Menu ” section on page 67 .
Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are indoors or when satellite signals are not available. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use. By unplugging the GXM 30 antenna and placing the unit in Simulator Mode, you can view simulated weather information.
M arIne M ode This section explains some of the more common operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 378/478. T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the P AGE/MODE key . The Usage Mode Menu appears. 2. Use the ROCKER to select either Automotive or Marine , and press ENTER .
Navigating to a Destination Y ou can navigate to your destination using the Map Page. As you travel, you see a magenta line that always runs from your current location to the destination or to the next turn on the Map Page. Y ou can use the Map Page, Compass Page, Highway Page, and Position Data Page to help navigate.
T o navigate (Go T o) a point on the map: 1. On the Map Page, highlight a point to navigate to, and press NA V . 2. Highlight Go T o <point name> , and press ENTER . Navigate Menu 3. Follow the magenta route created on the Map Page. T o stop navigation: 1.
T o search for an item and route to it: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight a category , and press ENTER . 3. Press ENTER and press the ROCKER up or down to enter letters contained in the item name.
Finding an Item Use the Find Menu to easily search for addresses, food & drink, fuel services, lodging, banks/A TMs, cities, shopping, stored waypoints and points of interest (POIs).
T o nd an item from another location: 1. From any page, press FIND . 2. Highlight a category from the list, and press ENTER . 3. Press MENU to open the options menu. Find From Options Menu 4. Highlight Near Other and press ENTER . If you are actively following a route, you can also choose one of the other options listed in the Find From list .
V iewing the Information Page Each item on the map and each item listed in the results list has an information page. T o view details about an item: 1. Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list, and press ENTER . An information page appears with details about the item, in a tabbed format.
Creating and Using Routes The GPSMAP 378/478 allows you to create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 points each. Creating a New Route Use the Route tab to create a route by selecting waypoints from the Find Menu, or by selecting waypoints or map items from the Map Page.
Navigating a Saved Route Use the Navigate Route option to select and navigate a saved route. T o navigate a saved route: 1. Press the NA V key . 2. Highlight Navigate Route , and press ENTER .
T o review individual route points: 1. Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu. 2. From the Route List Page, highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER .
T o edit the route on the map: 1. Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu. 2. Select a route, and press ENTER . Press MENU to open the Route Review Page options menu. 3. Highlight Edit on Map , and press ENTER . 4. Select a location on the route (the route turns red when the arrow is over the route), and press ENTER .
Manually Transitioning to the Next W aypoint From the Route tab option menu, highlight Set Up Routes , and press ENTER to set the route leg transition (or waypoint transition). Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 378/478 leads you to the next point on your route.
Marking Y our Present Location Use the ENTER/MARK key to capture your present location to create a new waypoint. Y ou must have a valid position (2D or 3D) x to mark your present location. T o mark your present location: 1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the New W aypoint Page opens, then release it.
Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates Y ou can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specic latitude/ longitude position from a chart. T o create a new waypoint by entering location coordinates: 1.
T o access the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then select a waypoint from the list. Points T ab 2. Press ENTER to open the W aypoint Edit Page. NOTE: If the waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or BlueChart g2 feature, the W aypoint Edit Page will not show the details of the other map features.
Averaging the Waypoint’ s Location A verage Location makes the unit take several sample location measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate location reading. NOTE: Y ou must have a GPS satellite x before you can average a waypoint’ s location.
6. Select the point that you will project your new waypoint from, just as you would select a waypoint or point of interest. For more information see the “ Finding an Item ” section on page 17 . 7. T o adjust the distance that the new waypoint will be projected beyond the original waypoint, highlight the Distance eld, and press ENTER .
W aypoint Page Name eld Symbol eld T o edit the next waypoint in the list: 1. Highlight Next , and press ENTER . The W aypoint list appears with the next waypoint highlighted. 2. Press ENTER to edit that waypoint. Organizing Waypoints into Categories Y ou can organize your waypoints into categories, to help manage your waypoints.
W aypoint Page Select the category to which you want to assign this waypoint. T o delete a category: 1. With the W aypoint Categories window open, highlight the category you want to delete, and press MENU . W aypoint Categories Options Menu 2. Select Delete Category , and press ENTER .
T o delete waypoints by symbol or category: 1. On the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint to delete, and press MENU . 2. Highlight Delete by Symbol or Delete by Category , and press ENTER . 3. When deleting by symbol, highlight the symbol of the waypoint you want to delete, and press ENTER .
2. Highlight the eld below Proximity Alarm , and press ENTER . 3. Select the On or Off setting, and press ENTER . T o add a proximity waypoint: 1. From the Proximity Points tab, use the ROCKER to highlight an empty line on the Proximity list, and press ENTER .
Managing Y our T racks The GPSMAP 378/478 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or track log on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and location for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 378/478 gets a location x.
T o clear the track log: 1. Highlight the T rack tab on the Main Menu, then highlight the Active sub tab. 2. Highlight the Clear button, and press ENTER . A conrmation message appears. Clearing the T rack Log 3. Highlight OK , and press ENTER . T o save the entire track log: 1.
Saved Tracks The Saved sub tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit. Press MENU to open the Saved tab options menu. Saved T ab • Review on Map —shows the highlighted track on the Map Page. • T racBack —navigates the track. Y ou can either navigate the track as it is saved, or you can navigate the track in reverse.
Navigating a Saved Track Y ou can save your track log to use later as a T racBack, which reduces your track log into a route with up to 300 turns. When initiated, a T racBack route leads you back to the oldest stored track log point. It is a good idea to clear the existing track log before you start your current trip.
M arIne M ode P aGeS Five pages are available in Marine Mode—Map, Compass, Highway , Active Route, and Position Data. An optional XM Audio Page can be enabled. A Sonar Page is available when a GSD 21 Sounder Module is connected. Map Page When you turn on the GPSMAP 378/478, the Map Pages appears after the unit acquires a satellite signal.
Changing the Page Layout and Page Layout and Data Fields Y ou can adjust how the following pages appear: Map, Compass, Highway , Position Data, T rip Computer, and optional Sonar Pages. Y ou can also adjust the data elds on each page. T o change the map page layout: 1.
Setting Up the Map Page Use the Set Up Map option to adjust how items appear on the Map Page. T o change a map setup option: 1. On the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Set Up Map , and press ENTER . Setting up the Map Page 3.
5. When using a map loaded to a data card, you can view detailed information about an individual map, highlight the Map Name, and press ENTER . Highlight OK , and press ENTER to exit the Map Information Page.
Map coverage conforms to the following conditions: • Cartography is shown when the selected zoom range is covered by either the internal basemap or other MapSource data loaded onto a data card. • When the selected zoom range is covered by both the internal database and data card map information, the cartography with the best resolution appears.
T o re-center your position on the screen: Press QUIT . The map automatically moves to show your present location, and the unit returns to Position Mode. Y ou can also use the arrow to select on-screen map items, which allows you to review a selected item directly from the map.
Measuring Distance Y ou can measure the distance and bearing between two map items. T o measure the bearing/distance between two points: 1. On the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Measure Distance , and press ENTER . An on- screen arrow appears on the map at your present location with ENT REF below it.
Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass and a bearing pointer . When the pointer is pointing straight up, you are heading directly to your destination.
Compass Page Options Use the options menu on the Compass Page to customize the Compass Page. For denitions of data eld options, see to page 132 .
T o use the Marine Timer: 1. Press the ROCKER up or down to select the time you want to count. Five (5) minutes is the default. 2. Press ENTER to start the timer . Use the ROCKER during the timing to quickly select a different length of time. 3. Press ENTER to stop timing.
Highway Page The Highway Page is available in both Marine Mode and Automotive Mode. Highway Page When you are navigating, the Highway Page provides digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination. The right side of the Highway Page features user-selectable data elds showing useful navigation information.
Highway Page Options Use the Highway Page options menu to dene the data elds and select which waypoints and tracks appear on the screen. The data elds, located along the right side of the page, provide various types of useful data. T o show and select the Highway Page options: 1.
Active Route Page When you are navigating a route using your GPSMAP 378/478, the Active Route Page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, course, distance, and several other elds of information. The current destination point, the active point, is marked with an arrow icon.
Position Data Page The Position Data Page shows important navigation data while navigating a route in Marine Mode. By default, the Position Data Page shows a compass ribbon, your current latitude and .
XM Audio Page Use the XM Audio Page to view and select XM Radio channels. Add or remove channels within the Favorites category , and turn audio on or off. NOTE: Y ou MUST have a GXM 30 antenna connected to your GPSMAP 378/478 and a subscription to XM Radio to use XM Radio features.
Turning on the XM Audio Page The XM Audio Page is off by default. T o show the XM Audio Page: 1. Highlight the Display tab on the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the XM Audio Page eld, and press ENTER . 3. Select On , and press ENTER . XM Audio Page Field on the Display T ab T o select an XM Radio channel: 1.
Using Favorites Y ou can create a customized list of up to 30 of your favorite XM Radio channels. T o add a channel to Favorites: 1. Highlight the Category list, and press ENTER . 2. Select a category , and press ENTER , or use the IN and OUT keys. 3.
Scanning XM Radio Channels From the XM Audio Page, you can scan all channels, scan channels in a specic category , or scan channels in your Favorites. T o scan XM Radio channels: 1. On the XM Audio Page, press MENU . 2. Select Scan on the options menu, and press ENTER .
a utoMotIve M ode This section discusses some of the more common Automotive operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 378/478 in Automotive Mode. Please note that many common operations, such as marking a waypoint and creating a route, are performed the same way as in Marine Mode.
Navigating in Automotive Mode Y ou can navigate to your destination in Automotive Mode using the Map Page. As you travel, your GPSMAP 378/478 guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows, and directions along the top of the screen.
T o navigate (Go T o) a point on the map: 1. Highlight a point to navigate to, and press NA V . 2. Highlight Go T o <point name> , and press ENTER . 3. Follow the magenta line created on the Map Page. Stopping and Resuming Navigation When navigating to a point, you can stop navigation.
T o create a new route: 1. Press NA V to open the Navigate Menu. 2. Highlight New Route , and press ENTER . 3. From the Find Menu, highlight W aypoints , and press ENTER . (Y ou can also choose to go to other points, such as Cities or Exits from this list.
Following a Saved Route Use the Navigate Menu to follow a saved track or route. If you want to follow roads on your route, press MENU and select Follow Roads on the Active Route Page. T o follow a saved route: 1. Press NA V to open the Navigate Menu. 2.
Entering Custom Avoids The Custom A voids feature allows you to enter specic areas and roads to avoid when navigating. Custom A voids apply to all routes, but detours apply to only the active route. Y ou can add Custom A voids while you are navigating a route or before you navigate.
Adding and Editing Stops (V ia Points) Y ou can add V ia Points—points through which you would like to travel—to your route using the Edit V ias option. T o add Via Points to your route: 1. While navigating your route, press NA V to open the Navigate Menu.
Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 378/478 guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the Map Page and Current Route Page. Track Y our Progress with the Map Page Y ou can track the progress of your route on the Map Page. Y our route is shown with a magenta line.
a utoMotIve M ode P aGeS Automotive Mode has two main pages, Map and T rip Computer , that are always available. Optional Highway and Compass Pages can be turned on in Automotive Mode. When you are actively navigating, the Current Route Page is available if you are navigating a turn-by-turn route.
Current Route Page Whenever you start a route in the GPSMAP 378/478 in Automotive Mode, the Active Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival.
T rip Computer Page The T rip Computer Page shows important data while navigating a route in Automotive Mode. It indicates your current speed and other data about your trip, such as average speed and moving time. T rip Computer Page Reset the T rip Computer before beginning a trip.
M aIn M enu The Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Main Menu T o select a tab from the Main Menu: 1. From any page, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the tab you want.
GPS T ab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy . The sky view and signal strength bars give an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether they are being tracked. For more information about GPS, see pages 4-6 .
XM T ab The XM tab is where you can view and select XM Radio channels, add or delete favorites, and obtain radio ID and XM WX W eather service level information. The XM tab is divided into two sub tabs: Audio and Information . NOTE: The XM tab always appears on the Main Menu, regardless of whether the XM Audio Page is turned on or off.
Route T ab The Route tab shows all the routes currently stored in memory , along with a descriptive name for each route. Use the Route tab create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 points each. See the “ Creating and Using Routes ” section beginning on page 20 for more information about routes.
T rack T ab Use the T rack tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, dene how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use. The T rack tab is divided into two sub tabs: Active and Saved. For more information about tracks, see the “ Managing Y our T racks ” section beginning on page 34 .
Understanding Distress Calls W ith your GPSMAP 378/478 properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC output, you can receive any DSC distress call within range. An alert message appears and a tone sounds when a distress call is received. The alarm only sounds on a distress call; position reports do not sound the alarm.
DSC Call List The Cal l Lis t su b tab sho ws th e 50 most rec ent c alls , eve n if the unit is left unat tend ed. The Call Lis t onl y sh ows t he m ost r ecen t cal l fr om a v esse l. If a s econd cal l is rece ived, it repla ces the rst call in t he Ca ll Lis t.
DSC Directory list DSC Directory entries. Press ENTER to open the Entry Review Page. Blank entry . Press ENTER to add a Directory entry . T o add a new Directory entry: 1. Open the DSC Directory on the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the rst blank space in the directory list, and press ENTER .
Setting Up DSC Use the Setup sub tab to turn DSC on and off. If you have more than one chartplotter and only want DSC to show on another chartplotter , turn DSC off on this unit. This Setup sub tab also allows you to simulate distress calls and position reports while the unit is in Simulator Mode (see page 12 ).
Alarms T ab Use the Alarms tab to dene alarm settings. When an alarm goes of f, the alarm message appears on the GPSMAP 378/478 and the unit emits ve (5) beeps. Main Menu—Alarms tab T o set an alarm: 1. Highlight the Alarms tab on the Main Menu.
System Alarms Clock —sets an alarm based on the unit’ s clock. Select On, and then enter a specic time that you want the alarm to sound. The GPSMAP 378/478 must be on for the clock alarm to work. Ext. (External) V oltage —sets an alarm to sound when the external voltage drops below a specied amount.
Sonar Alarms Shallow W ater/Deep W ater —sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area of water that is too shallow or deep. Select On , and then specify a depth.
T o add a route (or point) to the calendar: 1. Highlight the Calendar tab on the Main Menu. The current day appears on the Day View sub tab. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu.
Tide Sub T ab The T ide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows tide station information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight station time. Y ou can choose from different dates and more than 3,000 tide stations. Height of tide Smallest and largest tides for the AM hours Select the tide station for which you want to view the information.
T o view a chart’s details for another time during the day (other than current time): 1. From the Tide sub tab with the chart you want to view , press MENU , and then select Move Cursor . 2. Press the ROCKER right or left to view the chart at another time.
T o view sun and moon information for a different location: 1. Highlight the From eld, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight Use Find Menu , and press ENTER . The Find Menu automatically opens. 3. Select a waypoint or point of interest, and press ENTER . 4.
T o use the current date again, highlight the Date eld. Press MENU , highlight Use Current Date , and press ENTER . T o view hunt and sh information for a different location: 1. Highlight the From eld, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight Use Find Menu , and press ENTER .
T o show or hide messages using the log lter: 1. Highlight the Message tab on the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Log Filter sub tab. All messages appear by default. Message Log Filter T ab 3. Highlight the message type you want to hide, and press ENTER .
T wilight Adjustment —allows the unit to adjust the backlight for optimum viewing during twilight times. Highway Page —indicates whether the Highway Page appears in the main page sequence. XM Audio Page —indicates whether the XM Audio Page appears in the main page sequence.
Setup T ab T o customize how your GPSMAP 378/478 looks, use the System tab to adjust certain system settings. System Sub T ab Use the System sub tab to control settings for System Mode, Speed Filter , T ext Language, W AAS, and External Power . T o access the System sub tab: 1.
Road Routing Sub T ab Use the Road Routing sub tab to select road routing settings. T o access the Road Routing sub tab 1. Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu.
Guidance Sub T ab Use the Guidance sub tab to set guidance information. T o access the Guidance sub tab 1. Highlight the Setup tab from the Main Menu. 2.
Time Sub T ab Use the T ime sub tab to set the time format and zone, and set the unit to conform to Daylight Saving T ime. The current time and date appear in the Current T ime and Date eld. T o access the Time sub tab 1. Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu.
Location Sub T ab Use the Location sub tab to change location setting information. T o access the Location sub tab: 1. Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu. 2. Select the Location sub tab. See the “Appendix” for more information about location formats and map datums.
Welcome Sub T ab Use the W elcome sub tab to enter information, such as your name and address, or a welcome message that appears when you turn on your GPSMAP 378/478. T o access the Welcome sub tab: 1. Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu. 2. Select the Welcome sub tab.
Serial Data Format —sets the data format to one of the following: • Garmin Data T ransfer —provides the proprietary format used to exchange data with a computer or another Garmin GPSMAP 378/478. Garmin Data T ransfer is disabled when the USB is connected, and the unit automatically switches to USB format.
Interface Sub T ab with Garmin DGPS Selected Highlight Scan and press ENTER . Shows the status of the scan The Status eld shows one of the following: • T uning —the unit is attempting to tune to the specied frequency and bit rate. • Scanning —the unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates.
Advanced NMEA Output Setup If you are going to interface the GPSMAP 378/478 with another piece of equipment (such as a radar or autopilot), the unit needs to be set to output NMEA data. The NMEA data transmission can be customized to keep the output rate at two seconds.
u SInG XM WX W ea ther This section describes how to use XM WX Satellite W eather with your GPSMAP 378/478. Y ou must have a subscription to XM WX W eather , and you must plug your GXM 30 antenna into the USB port on the back of the unit to receive the XM signal.
T o set up weather options on the Map Page: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Set Up Map , and press ENTER . Map Page Options Menu 3. Highlight the Weather , Srfc Wx , or Mrn Wx tab. 4. Highlight the eld you want to change, and press ENTER .
Srfc Wx T ab Use the Srfc Wx tab to set the map scale at which surface weather information rst appears on the Map Page. Srfc Wx T ab Surface W inds , Surface Pressur e , Fronts , V isibility , County W arnings —sets the map scale at which each feature rst appears on the Map Page.
Using the W eather T ab Use the W eather tab on the Main Menu to quickly view individual weather settings without turning all other weather features on or off.
3. Highlight the forecast you want to view— Current , 12 Hour , 24 Hour , 36 Hour , or 48 Hour , and press ENTER . The Map window on the Weather tab is updated with forecast information for the time you selected. The age of the weather report appears in the bottom-left corner of the Map window on the W eather tab.
V iewing Additional XM Weather Information Use the Information sub tab to view the radio identication number , service level information, and list of weather products.
Finding W eather Information Y ou can use the Find Menu to access weather information for your current location or from another location on the map. By selecting the W eather Data option on the Find Menu, you can view the current conditions, forecast information, sea surface conditions, and weather bulletins.
5. Highlight the Bulletin tab to view marine weather bulletins. Marine Weather Bulletins Y ou can highlight a weather bulletin, and press ENTER to view the full text of the marine weather bulletin. Marine Weather Bulletin T o nd weather data for a different location: 1.
S ettInG u P and u SInG S onar This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 378/478 when used in conjunction with a GSD 21 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 21 Sounder Module Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module.
Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 21 Sounder Module, your GPSMAP 378/478 becomes a powerful shnder/asher with the Sonar Page. If a GSD 21 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer , a “Sonar T urned Off” message appears across the Sonar Page.
Adjusting the Sonar Page Use the Adjustment Menu to access the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. T en main adjustment options are available: Range, Zoom, V iew , Gain, T arget Level, Whiteline, Frequency , Depth Line, Noise Reject, and Scroll.
• 2X Zoom —shows the 2X zoomed picture on the full screen. • 4X Split —shows two reduced pictures, the right at the original depth scale and the left at 1/4 the original depth scale. • 4X Zoom —shows the 4X zoomed picture on the full screen.
Resizing the Split Screen Y ou can adjust the way the split screen appears. This option is only available when a zoom scale other than No Zoom is selected. T o resize the Sonar Page split screen: 1. From the Sonar Page split screen, press MENU . 2. Highlight Size Split , and press ENTER .
Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar tab on the Main Menu to set up the Sonar Page. T o access the Sonar T ab: Highlight the Sonar tab on the Main Menu. Main Menu—Sonar T ab Fish Symbols —select how the Sonar Page shows underwater targets and background information.
Calibrating the Water Speed If you select T emp, Spd for the T ransducer option on the Setup sub tab, you must calibrate the water speed to ensure the W ater Speed shown on your unit is accurate. The calibration should take place in water having little or no current.
Setting Up the Sonar Display Y ou can set up how the sonar information appears on-screen using the Display sub tab. T o access the Display sub tab: 1. Highlight the Sonar tab on the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Display sub tab. Display Sub T ab Scale —select how and where you want the depth scale to appear .
V iewing the T emperature Use the T emperature sub tab to view a graph of water temperature changes over a period of time. The graph reads from right to left so that the most recent temperature measured appears on the far right side of the graph. The dotted lines within the graph indicate intervals in the temperature scale and the duration of time.
Understanding Sonar The transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves toward the bottom of the water in a cone-shaped pattern. When a transmitted sound wave strikes an underwater object—such as the bottom, a structure, or a sh—sound is reected back to the transducer .
Transducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. The wide cone angles (40°) associated with low frequencies (50 kHz) provide a large coverage area for nding sh within a coverage width that is approximately 2/3 of the water depth.
Whiteline The GSD 21 Sounder Module can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom, while a thick whiteline indicates a harder bottom.
a PPendIX Specications Physical Specications Size: 5.7" W x 3.2" H x 1.9" D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) W eight: 14.0 oz (0.40 kg) Display: 3.75" diagonal (9.5 cm) T ransective, 256-color display with backlighting (480 x 320 pixels) Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy , waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 T emp.
Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 378/478, several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 378/478. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , Garmin Product Support in the U.
Installation Information This section of the Appendix provides information on connecting the GPSMAP 378/478 to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 378/478 to an 1 1–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices.
Connecting the Optional GXM 30 Antenna Connect the optional GXM 30 antenna to the GPSMAP 378/478 to access XM WX satellite weather and XM Radio. For more information about the GXM 30 antenna, see the GXM 30 Owner ’ s Manual .
Connecting Y our GPSMAP 378/478 to a Computer Y ou can connect your GPSMAP 378/478 to your computer using the supplied USB cable to connect to a USB data port or the PC Interface cable to connect to a DB-9 serial communications port.
Using xImage for Customized Waypoint Icons Use xImage to exchange images between your computer and your GPSMAP 378/478. Y ou can download and save screenshots of any screen shown on your unit.
Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183 (versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.3, 3.01), ASCII T ext Output, and R TCM SC-104 input (version 2.0). The following are the Approved Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.
Satellite Information Satellite Sky View 45° 90° Outer ring - the horizon Inner ring- 45° above the horizon Center dot - 90° above the horizon Satellite Location The location of each available satellite is shown over two location rings on the Satellite Information Page.
• Using W AAS —W AAS capability is enabled and the unit is receiving W AAS corrections. • Check Beacon W iring —the DGPS setting is enabled in the Interface sub tab on the Main Menu—Setup tab but no DGPS device is detected. • No Beacon Signal —DGPS receiver is attached, but not transmitting R TCM data to GPS.
LORAN TD Setup LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. LORAN (LOng RAnge Navigation) system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Conuence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner , the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation.
T o set up Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu, and then highlight the Location sub tab. 2. Highlight the Location Format eld and press ENTER . Location Sub T ab 3. Highlight Loran TD , and press ENTER . 4. Highlight the Setup button located on the right side of the Location Format eld and press ENTER .
Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth. What Are a Map Datums? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner .
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) DSC uses marine VHF radio GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: distress calls and position reporting. A non-emergency DSC position report allows mariners to exchange and show the positions of one another .
How Are MMSI Assignments Obtained? Non-commercial users, such as recreational users, who remain in United States waters and only carry VHF , EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar are not required to have a FCC ship station license.
Messages Accuracy Alarm —the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user-set value. Alarm Clock —the alarm clock has sounded. Antenna Shorted to Ground —the external GPS antenna has an electrical connection problem. Contact Garmin Product Support. Approaching T urn —you are nearing a turn in a route.
No Roads Near Starting Point —the start location for the road route you tried to calculate is not near any roads. Select a different start location. No DGPS Position —no differential connection data is available, or not enough data is available to calculate a DGPS position.
Data Field Options The following list provides a brief description of each data eld option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 378/478. Accuracy —the current accuracy of your GPS-determined location. Battery T imer —the time remaining on the battery before it is fully discharged.
T rack —the direction of movement relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ground track. T rip A vg. Speed (Moving) —the average speed while moving since the last reset of the trip computer . Appears as Mov A vg Spd . T rip A vg. Speed (T otal) —the total average speed traveled since the last reset of the trip computer .
Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 378/478, YOU AGREE T O BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT .
Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use.
W eather Data W arranty THE WEA THER DA T A SOFTW ARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY W ARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P AR TICULAR PURPOSE OR OF NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.
This product was developed using DAFIF™, a product of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency . This p roduct has not been e ndorsed or otherwise approved b y the Nati onal Geospa tial-Intel ligence Agency , or the U nited Stat es Departme nt of Defe nse (10 U.
FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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.
I ndeX A accessories 1 16 accuracy alarm 77 acquiring satellites 5 active route page 50, 56 options menu 50 active track tab 34, 37 AC outlet 2 add to route 22, 24, 27, 62 advanced NMEA output setup 9.
delete category 31 DSC Call 72 track log 35 waypoint 32 depth 89 detour 61 DGPS 92, 93, 123 alarm 77 differential 123, 124 digital selective calling. See DSC direction display 89 display tab 84 distan.
M magnetic variation 90 main menu 67–94 alarms tab 76 calendar tab 78 celestial tab 79 display tab 84 DSC tab 71 GPS tab 68 message tab 83 points tab 70 route tab 70 setup tab 86 sonar tab 75 track tab 71 weather tab 68, 98–100 XM tab 69 Man OverBoard.
R Radio ID 100 recalculating 88 receiver not usable 5 receiver status 5 receive satellite signals 3 receiving a DSC call 73 record tracks 34, 37 reference position 18 reset timer 88 reset trip data 51.
trip planning 23, 78 tuning beacon 124 turn-by-turn route 60, 63 turn off recalculation announcement 88 turn unit on and off 3 U u-turns 87 underwater waypoints 107 unit overview 1 unpaved roads 87 us.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Garmin 378 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Garmin 378 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Garmin 378 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Garmin 378 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Garmin 378, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Garmin 378.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Garmin 378. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Garmin 378 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
