Garmin GPSMAP 7215 - Manual (Page 92)

86 GPSMAP ® 6000/7000 Series Owner’s Manual
Radar
When using a GMR xHD radar, the last gain and clutter settings configured for use in any radar mode are
applied to the Radar Overlay automatically. For example, if the gain for the Harbor mode is set to 50%, the
gain for the Radar Overlay is set to 50% automatically. Later, if the gain for the Offshore mode is set to 40%,
the gain for the Radar Overlay is set to 40% automatically.
Default Gain and Clutter Settings
Setting Default Value Instructions
Gain Auto See “Automatically Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen”
( page 86 )�
Sea Clutter Calm See “Restoring the Default Sea Clutter Setting” ( page 88 )�
Rain Clutter Off See “Restoring the Default Rain Clutter Setting” ( page 89 )�
FTC Off See “Restoring the Default FTC Setting” ( page 89 )�
Crosstalk On See Adjusting Crosstalk Clutter on the Radar Screen” ( page 91 )�
Automatically Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen
Auto is the default value for the gain setting. The automatic gain setting for each radar mode is optimized for
that mode, and may differ from the automatic gain setting used for another mode.
Note: Depending upon the radar in use, the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may
not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar Overlay ( page 85 ).
1. From the Home screen, select Radar .
2. Select Cruising , Harbor , offshore , Dual Range or Sentry mode.
3. Complete an action:
• Select Menu > Gain > Auto for Cruising, Harbor, Offshore, or Sentry mode.
• Configure the setting for the short-range screen in Dual Range mode. Select > Menu > Gain >
Auto for the GPSMAP 6000 series. Select Left > Gain > Auto for the GPSMAP 7000 series.
• Configure the setting for the long-range screen in Dual Range mode. Select > Menu > Gain >
Auto for the GPSMAP 6000 series. Select Right > Gain > Auto for the GPSMAP 7000 series.
The chartplotter sets the gain automatically once, based on average conditions, the range of the radar
signal, and the selected radar mode. The chartplotter does not readjust the gain automatically in response to
changing conditions.
Manually Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen
For optimal radar performance that accounts for actual conditions, you can manually adjust the gain.
Note: Depending upon the radar in use, the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may
not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar Overlay ( page 85 ).
1. From the Home screen, select Radar .
2. Select Cruising , Harbor , offshore , Dual Range or Sentry mode.