Setting up sonar – Garmin GPSMAP 190-00683-00 User Manual

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Setting Up Sonar

Use the Sonar tab on the Main Menu to set up the Sonar Page.

To access the Sonar Tab:

Highlight the

Sonar tab on the Main Menu.

Main Menu—Sonar Tab

Fish Symbols—select how the Sonar Page shows underwater targets

and background information. Select Off to show all of the available

information about the underwater environment. Select a fish symbol

to show only the information related to that symbol.
Water Type—select the proper water type you are boating in.

Because sound waves travel through fresh and salt water at different

rates, it is necessary to select the water type to ensure accurate

readings on the unit.

Depth Number—select the efficiency of the digital depth update

rate. Fast Update updates quicker and is recommended for low-

noise water deeper than 50 feet. Auto is best for shallow water or

high-noise areas, has a slower screen update, and is best used if you

travel a wide variety of depths.
If the unit is unable to track the bottom for any reason, the digits in

the depth window flash on and off to alert you that the unit is not

tracking the bottom.
Map Split Sonar Detail—select how much detail appears on the

Map Page with the sonar shown. Full Range shows data using the

Range setting of the Sonar Page, regardless of Zoom or Bottom

Lock. Maximum Detail shows any Zoom or Bottom Lock data

from the Sonar Page.
Keel Offset—enter the surface reading for the depth of a keel. This

makes it possible to measure depth from the bottom of your keel

instead of from the transducer’s location. Enter a positive number

to offset for a keel. It is also possible to enter a negative number to

compensate for a large vessel that can draw several feet of water.

The Keel Offset is reflected in the depth reading.
Transducer—select the type of transducer that you are using. If you

are using a speed-capable transducer/sensor, select Temp, Spd.

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