Garmin GPSMAP 172C Manuel d'utilisateur

owner’s manual GPSMAP 172/172Cchartplotting receiver

The list to the right is provided to help you quickly find some of the more important procedures you may use on your new GPSMAP 172/172C.HTO DO THIS:

Installing the Unit on the Mounting Bracket1. Align the slot on the back of the unit with the long mounting knob and slide in place. It may be neces

Flush Mounting the GPSMAP 172/172C External Antenna UnitThe GPSMAP 172/172C External Antenna only can be flush mounted on a flat panel. When flush mounti

Connecting the Power/DataThe power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 172/172C to a DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external

Once the data card has been read, a summary screen appears. Press ENTER/MARK to acknowledge.The first time you insert a data card, the unit takes a few

AAccuracy 55Accuracy Alarm 76Accuracy Circle 25Active Route Page 16, 29, 50Active Route Page Options 50Active Track Log 61Alarm Tab 76, 77Ancho

FFCC Compliance iiFind 51, 52FIND Key 1, 51Find Options 52Fish Alarm 77Follow Routes 11, 44, 45Follow Track 11, 40Full Screen Map 21GGeneral T

Navigation Terms 85, 86NAV Key 1, 39-42, 68Nav Line Tab 24Nearest To Boat 52Nearest To Destination 52Nearest To Next 52Nearest To Other 52NMEA

Show Data 21Signal Strength Bars 54Simulated Tour 12Simulator 57, 69Simulator Mode 7, 11, 15Simulator Set Position 69Simulator Speed 70Simulato

Always press and release a key to perform its primary func-tion. Press, hold for more than one second, then release the ENTER/MARK , NAV/MOB, and MENU

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The GPSMAP 172/172C’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient selec-tion of navigation options and data entry. The Getting St

Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefined requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key.To enter a

Initializing the ReceiverThe first time you power up your new GPSMAP 172/172C, the receiver must be given an oppor-tunity to collect satellite data and

To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 172/172C:1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the ‘GPS’ ta

GPSMAP 172/172C Getting Started TourThe Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides detailed map coverage and conv

Each page of the GPSMAP 172/172C’s system also features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and features that relate to the spe

The Map Page is one of six main pages used in the GPSMAP 172/172C’s system. The six main pages are the Map Page, Map/Sonar Split Page*, Sonar Page* ,

Using the Map CursorWorking from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Con-trolled by the ARROW KEYPAD, the curs

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To mark your present position:1. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until the ‘New Waypoint’ window appears then release the key. The window shows a defaul

Going to a DestinationGPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver’s steer-ing guidance and map displays.

To activate the practice route stored in memory for navigation:1. Press NAV. The option list page appears. (If you were selecting a single waypoint

You’ll now have a clearer picture of the route you are navigating. Keep in mind that whenever you do exceed the usable range of the built-in database

Now that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’s move on to the GPSMAP 172/172C naviga-tion pages by pressing the PAGE key three times. (When

Highway PageThe GPSMAP 172/172C’s Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, placing greater emphasis on the stra

The main pages’ data fields may also be configured to display several different information catego-ries (see pages 25-26 for the complete list). On the

To get a basic feel for how the Main Menu page works, let’s delete the two waypoints you created during the simulated tour. This ensures that you have

Map PageThe GPSMAP 172/172C’s Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography, plotting and navigational data. When using the unit

• Whenever you zoom in cursor mode, the cursor is centered on screen.• To return to position mode, press the QUIT key.When the cursor reaches the

PrefaceCongratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C models utilize the proven

To eliminate the cursor and re-center your position on-screen: 1. Press the QUIT key.The cursor may also be used to create new waypoints directly fr

Map Page OptionsMany features of the GPSMAP 172/172C are menu driven. Each of the main pages have an options menu, allowing you to custom tailor the c

• Measure Distance— allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display.To measure the Bearing/distance between t

General Tab Detail— Most, More, Normal, Less, Least: controls how much map detail displays. Those features which have a specified scale or turned “Off

Waypoints Tab— Waypoints/Active Route Text— None, Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen size of the name. Zoom— Auto, Off, 20 ft.-800 mi.:

Other Tab— Accuracy Circle— On/Off: toggles the circle “On” and “Off”. The circle represents the approximate accuracy of the unit based on EPE, DOP,

• ELEVATION – Elevation above/below MSL (Mean Sea Level) • ETA AT DESTINATION – Estimated Time of Arrival to final waypoint • ETA AT NEXT – Estimated T

Compass PageThe GPSMAP 172/172C features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway. Whenever a NAV goto, Follow Track (TracBack), or Follow

Highway PageWhenever a Go To, TracBack or route has been activated, the GPSMAP 172/172C’s Highway Page provides digital and graphic steering guidance

To select a menu option:1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired option and press ENTER.The following options are available from the Highway

FCC ComplianceThis product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFF

30ReferenceCreating WaypointsCreating and Using WaypointsThe Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C stores up to 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined icon,

31ReferenceCreating Waypoints6. To manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight the coordinates and press ENTER, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to ente

32ReferenceCreating WaypointsAdditional Options For Creating WaypointsWaypoints may also be created by manually entering position coordinates through

33ReferenceCreating Waypoints3. To select another location from which to project a waypoint, highlight the field next to ‘From’ and press ENTER. The ‘

34ReferenceReviewing/Editing WaypointsReviewing and Editing WaypointsOnce you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be modified, reviewed, renamed

35ReferenceEditing WaypointsTo change the comment/position coordinates/depth/water temperature:1. Highlight the desired field and press ENTER.2. Us

36ReferenceWaypoint ListsWaypoint ListsThe GPSMAP 172/172C’s Main Menu Page features two waypoint submenu tabs, ‘User’ and ‘Prox-imity’, that let you

37ReferenceWaypoint ListsYou can also search for a waypoint by name:1. Highlight the name field and press ENTER.2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the

Proximity Waypoints ListA dashed circle appears showing the alert boundary for the proximity waypoints.Proximity CircleProximity Waypoint38ReferenceW

Going to a DestinationUsing the NAV key, the GPSMAP 172/172C provides three ways to navigate to a destination: Go To Point, Follow Route, and Follow T

Warnings and PrecautionsFailure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or

To activate an existing waypoint or map item as a ‘Go To’ from the map display:1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint or map item on the

2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select ‘Save’ and press ENTER.3. On the ‘Save Back Through’ window, highlight the desired time, date, or ‘Entire Log’ and

• If the track log interval is set to the ‘Time’ option, the route may not follow your exact path (keep the interval set to ‘resolution’ for best per

RoutesThe last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C system lets you create and store up to 50

To create a route using text from the Route Review page:1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight

2. Highlight the route you wish to navigate and press ENTER. 3. Choose ‘Activate’ or ‘Invert and Activate’ and press ENTER. (‘Activate’ uses the r

Route Review PageOnce you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you to edit a selected route. To access the Route Review page:1. Press

• Edit on Map — review and modify the route displayed for each point (waypoint or map item) on a map page. You may also use the cursor to insert a ne

The GPSMAP 172/172C’s route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route point in any route leg using the map cursor.To insert a new point between

• Trip Planning — The Route Review and Active Route pages also display trip-planning information for each leg or the entire route. Available informat

The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C has no user-serviceable parts. and is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit

Active Route PageWhenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 172/172C, the Active Route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the acti

Find KeyThe FIND key allows you to search the unit for user waypoints, map items, and any optional BlueChart or MapSource information loaded on a data

To view details about an item:1. With the desired item highlighted in the search results list, press ENTER.2. An Information page appears with detai

* See the “GSD 20 Sounder Module with Garmin Chartplotters” (190-00241-03) for operational instructions.Main Menu PageThe GPSMAP 172/172C’s Main Menu

Sky ViewSignal Strength BarsReceiver StatusDifferentialStatusAccuracy 45°90°Outer ring -the horizonInner ring- 45°above the horizonCenter dot - 90°

Highlight ‘WAAS Off’ and press ENTER to disable the WAAS capabilities.Main Menu: GPS TabWAAS CapabilityThe GPSMAP 172/172C is capable of receiving WA

Main Menu: GPS TabThe status field shows one of the following conditions:• Looking For Satellites – the receiver is looking for any satellites.• Aut

Main Menu: GPS Tab OptionsThe Differential SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) indicates, on a scale to 0-30db with 30db being the best, the strength of the D

Tide Tab— shows a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight. You can choose from different dates

Main Menu: Tide TabTide Station List Menu OptionsPress MENU on the Tide Station list to access additional search options. The ‘Nearest to Next’ and ‘N

Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is a powerful navigation device that can give you the information you

Main Menu— Celestial TabMain Menu— Trip TabDate/TimePositionMoonPhaseSun PositionHorizon (0°)20°45°Overhead (90°)SkyviewWindowSun/Moon Event TimesTri

Track Tab— lets you specify whether or not to record a track log (an electronic ‘breadcrumb trail’ recording of your path), define how it is recorded,

Main Menu: Track TabSaved Submenu Tab— manages a list of any saved track logs, allows TracBack activation, map display of saved logs. The active log s

Main Menu: DSC TabDSC Tab— allows to control and set up DSC (Digital Selective Calling) features on the unit.What is Digital selective calling (DSC)?D

Main Menu: DSC TabHOW ARE MMSI ASSIGNMENTS OBTAINED?Non-commercial users (e.g. recreational users who remain in domestic waters and only carry VHF, EP

Main Menu: DSC TabMMSI number attached to the call (if you have DSC support). Any DSC-equipped mariner (on sea or land) within range can receive the c

Main Menu: DSC TabDSC Call ListThe DSC Call List displays the current calls received. The GPS can manage up to 50 calls. When ‘calls’ are received, th

Main Menu: DSC TabThere are two ways to add a new entry into the directory.To add a new Directory entry:1. Press Menu, then highlight ‘New Item’ and

Main Menu: DSC/Card TabsA user also has the ability to simulate a Distress Call or a Position Report on this page. This is help-ful for practice befor

Temp (Temperature) Tab— displays the water temperature log (if equipped with a temperature transducer/sensor). The chart reads from right to left, so

Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, pl

Track Control* – ‘Auto Track’ steers to the current navigation point. ‘User Track’ allows you to enter a heading in the ‘Track’ field. Track*

For additional information on Loran TD setup, see page 78.• Map Datum – allows you to manually select the datum reference used to determine a given

Time Submenu Tab— displays the current time and date, allows you to adjust the 12 or 24-hour time format, enter a time zone, and adjust for daylight s

Main Menu: Comm Tab• None – provides no interfacing capabilities.Port 2:• Garmin DGPS – used to connect the GPSMAP 172/172C with a Garmin DGPS bea

Main Menu: Comm TabIf ‘Garmin DGPS’ or ‘RTCM In/NMEA Out’ format is selected, additional fields are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon re

Main Menu: Comm TabNMEA InterfaceIf you are going to interface the GPSMAP 172/172C with another piece of equipment (such as a radio or autopilot), the

76Main Menu: Comm Tab/ Alarm TabGPSMAP 172/172C NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA version 3.01 compliant)Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVT

77Main Menu: Alarm TabSonar Submenu Tab* Shallow Water/Deep Water – set alarms to sound when you enter an area of specified depth that is too shallow

Loran TDLoran TD SystemLORAN-C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN

Loran TD SetupThe LORAN Position Format field is located under the Units tab in the Main Menu. The ‘LORAN TD Setup’ window contains the fields to select

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iPreface/Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iSoftware Lic

The chart below gives an approximate UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more

81Appendix CMessagesDatabase Error— Internal problem with the unit. Contact your dealer or Garmin Customer Service (pg. iv) to have the unit serviced.

82Appendix CMessagesProximity Alarm List is Full— You have used all ten proximity waypoints.Proximity Alarm Waypoint— You have entered the alarm radi

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Avg Speed— The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset.Bearing (BRG)— The compass direction from your present position to a de

Odometer— A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Off Course— The distance you are

Physical SpecificationsSize: 4.9" H x 6.3" W x 3.7" D (122.5mm x 157.5mm x 92.5mm) Weight: 1.0 lb 1oz.(.481Kg)Display: (172C) 3.2”

Installing the GPSMAP 172/172CThe GPSMAP 172/172C must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performa

Mounting the GPSMAP 172/172C UnitThe GPSMAP 172/172C’s compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station. T