Garmin 20 - User Manual

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MX20

color Multi-Function Display

pilot’s guide

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History of Revisions3
Ordering Information3
Introduction3
Accessories and Packing List6
Welcome6
About this Manual6
Limitations7
Table of Contents8
Getting Started13
Functions13
Controls15
Power/Brightness15
Function (FN)15
Menu/Enter15
Menu Item16
Data Card16
Display17
Annunciations18
Advisory Flags18
ADS-B TrafﬁC18
Skywatch/Tcad/Tis-A TrafﬁC18
Terrain18
Lightning18
Message Flag19
Basic Operation21
Brightness21
Rotary Knob Model21
Rocker Switch Model21
Power on21
Pre-Heat Mode21
Start up Screen22
Conﬁrm Current Baro Correction22
Function Selection23
Advisory Hot Key24
Normal Cruise Condition24
Viewing the Advisory24
Returning to Normal Condition24
Alert Hot Key25
Options Menu25
Thumbnail Feature25
TrafﬁC on Thumbnail26
Terrain on the Thumbnail26
Obstructions on the Thumbnail26
Thumbnail Activation26
TrafﬁC Information Services (TIS)26
Message Log (MSG)30
Custom Map (MAP)31
Auto Zoom31
Map Scale31
Pan32
Info32
Info in Pan Mode33
Initial Zoom Level33
Custom Map Menu Option33
Flight Plan33
Map Orientation33
Invert34
Nav Data34
Load Chart (Optional)34
Custom Map Menu Option35
Airports35
Vors35
VOR Highlight35
Vor Obs36
Ils/Localizer Depiction36
Ndbs37
Intersections37
Airspace37
Custom Map Menu Option38
Low Airways38
High Airways38
Water38
Roads38
Boundaries38
Custom Map Menu Option39
Airport Chart39
Terrain39
Obstructions40
TrafﬁC40
Strikes41
IFR en Route (IFR) Chart Function42
IFR Option42
Flight Plan42
Map Orientation42
Invert43
Nav Data43
Label43
IFR Option43
Low Airways43
High Airways43
Airport Chart44
Load Chart44
VFR Chart (VFR) Function45
Flight Plan45
Map Orientation45
Invert45
Nav Data46
Label46
Split Screen (SPLIT) Function47
TAS / TCAD TrafﬁC (TRAF) Function48
TrafﬁC Depiction48
Alert Hot Key48
TrafﬁC Alert Pop-Up48
Symbology49
Vert Smart Key (TAS)49
TrafﬁC Status Indicators49
Off Scale49
Standby (TAS)49
Test (Skywatch)50
Not Displayed50
TAS Fail50
TAS Data Fail50
TAS Time-Out50
No Bearing Advisories50
TAS Menu Options50
TrafﬁC Alert Mode (Pop-Up/Prompt)50
Standby Mode50
Self-Test51
TCAD 9900B Menu Options51
Altitude Option (Relative/Pressure)51
Filter51
Volume51
Approach Mode51
Mute Duration51
Shield51
Shield Heights52
Shield Ranges52
TCAD 9900BX Menu Options52
Altitude Option (Relative/Pressure)52
Filter52
Volume52
Approach Mode52
Ground/Flight Mode52
ADS-B TrafﬁC (TRAF) Function53
TrafﬁC Description55
TIS-B TrafﬁC56
TIS-B Limitations57
Degraded Target58
Surface Targets58
Target Color58
TrafﬁC Altitude Values58
Ident (GDL 90 UAT Only)58
Conﬁrm Code59
Operation59
TrafﬁC Option59
Transmit Status60
ADS-B Broadcast Mode Control60
Broadcast FID60
Broadcast VFR60
Enter Code (GDL 90 UAT Only)61
Set 120061
Services61
TrafﬁC Menu Option61
Time61
TrafﬁC Altitude Filter62
Altitude Option (Relative/Pressure)62
Flight Plan62
TrafﬁC Map Orientation62
TrafﬁC Menu Option63
Display Mode63
Graphic Display63
Text Display63
Flight ID Editing63
Label63
TIS-A TrafﬁC (TRAF) Function64
TrafﬁC Depiction64
TIS-A Menu Options65
Alert Hot Key (TA Prompt)65
TrafﬁC Alert Pop-Up (TA Popup)65
Operate/Standby65
Symbology65
TrafﬁC Status Indicators66
Flight Plan (FPL) Function67
Terrain (TER) Function68
Internal MX20-Based Terrain68
Terrain Option Page69
Flight Plan69
TRK up Arc/Trk up 36069
Set Barometer70
TER Data Flag70
External TAWS-Based Terrain Display70
TAWS Pop-Up Modes70
UAT Flight Information Service (FIS) Function71
Text Display72
Viewing Text72
Clearing Text FIS Messages72
Sorting Text FIS Messages72
WSI Inflight™ Flight Information Service (FIS) Function73
Product Times73
Graphical Weather (WX) Display74
Graphical WX Overlay Options74
Menu Options for Overlay75
Metars75
Sigmets & Airmets75
Echo Tops75
Temporary Flight Restrictions (Tfrs)76
US or Canadian Weather Radar76
Menu Options for Overlay76
Label76
Flight Plan76
Legend77
Map Detail77
Map Orientation77
Text Display78
Selecting Text Data78
Smart Key Function79
Viewing Text Tafs79
Sorting FIS Messages80
Status Information80
Function81
Weather Product Zoom Scale81
Temporary Flight Restrictions (Tfrs)82
NEXRAD Description82
NEXRAD Abnormalities82
NEXRAD Limitations82
NEXRAD Intensity83
Current83
Nexrad83
Metars84
Lightning84
Cell Movement84
Cloud Tops85
Echo Tops85
Winds Aloft86
Winds Aloft Altitude86
TFR Lbl86
Label86
Flight Plan86
Legend87
Map Detail87
Product Times87
Map Orientation88
Forecast89
City89
Forecast Time89
Sigmet89
Airmet90
Freezing Levels90
County90
Cyclone91
Label91
Flight Plan91
Legend91
Map Detail91
Map Orientation91
Text92
Selecting Categories and Messages92
View92
Sorting Tafs and Metars93
Temporary Flight Restrictions (Tfrs)93
Status93
Product Status94
Diagnostics94
Activation94
Activating XM Radio Services95
Gather Information95
XM Satellite Radio Activation95
Lightning Strikes (LT) Function96
Lightning Menu Option96
Flight Plan96
Lightning96
Strike97
Cell97
Heading Stabilization97
System Data97
Lightning Menu Option97
Demo97
Self-Test97
Noise Monitor98
Strike Test98
Antenna Change Message98
Chart View (CHART) Function (Optional)99
Overview99
Chart Data Source100
Data Card100
Chart Geo-Referencing100
Chart Overlay in the Custom/Ifr Map101
Selecting the Airport101
Loading the Approach Chart102
Viewing the Chart as an Overlay102
Display of Coverage Area102
Chart Zooming103
Chart Panning103
Chart Orientation103
Chart Info103
Chart View Function104
Menu Items105
Search ID105
Select Airport105
Select Chart105
Select Loaded105
Load Current106
Airport Surface Charts106
Viewing Surface Charts106
Operational Considerations107
When to Load a Chart107
Flying an Approach107
Approach to Surface Map Transitions107
Chart NOTAMS108
Important System Limitations108
Invert Option108
Typical Operational Scenario109
Typical Taxi Scenario109
Typical Takeoff Scenario109
Typical Approach Scenario109
Typical Landing Scenario109
Autoloading109
Radar (RADAR) Function110
Off Mode111
Standby/On Mode111
Test Mode111
Weather Mode111
MAP Mode112
Horizontal Mode112
Vertical Mode (GWX 68 and ART2000/2100 Only)112
Range Control113
Tilt Control113
Bearing Control (GWX 68 and ART2000/2100 Only)113
Gain Control113
Hold Control114
Cursor Pre-Select Operation (GWX 68 and ART2000/2100 Only)114
Sector Scan (GWX 68 Only)114
Radar Setup Page115
Stabilization (STAB)115
Radar Troubleshooting115
XM Satellite Radio117
Menu117
Radio ID117
Save Preset118
Last Channel118
Menu Pages 2-4119
Volume119
Mute119
Channels119
Categories120
Direct Access120
XM Advisory Messages121
Activating XM Satellite Radio Services122
Gather Information122
System (SYS) Function123
System Nav Pages123
Ownship Symbol123
Lat/Lon Format123
Set Baro Correction Units123
Set Baro Correction123
Display Latitude/Longitude Lines124
Initial en Route Zoom and Initial Ground Zoom Transition Speed124
Slave Zoom to GPS Zoom125
Autoload Electronic Charts125
Display ICAO for US Airports125
Altitude Units125
GPS and Data Link Status126
System Test Page127
Test Pattern 1127
Red, Green, Blue, White Test Pattern127
Caring for Your MX20128
Display Care and Cleaning128
Contacting the Factory128
Troubleshooting129
Garmin Data Cards133
Installing and Removing Data Cards133
Speciﬁcations134
Physical Speciﬁcations134
Power134
Environmental134
GDL 69/69A FIS Legends135
Appendix135
Sample GDL 69/69A FIS Displays136
Care Information137
Cleaning the Unit137
Display Backlight137
Glossary138
Glossary Cont'D139
Software License Agreement143
Product Registration and Support143
License and Warranty Information143
Limited Warranty144
Contacting the Factory145

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Brand	Garmin
Model	20
Category	Avionics Display
Language	English

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