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Garmin GPSMAP 7400 User Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 7400
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GPSMAP
®
7400/7600 Series
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Garmin GPSMAP 7400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TouchscreenYes
Water RatingIPX7
WaterproofYes
GPS ReceiverYes
GPSYes
GLONASSYes
ChartplotterYes
Wi-Fi ConnectivityYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYes
NMEA 2000Yes
Radar SupportYes
Autopilot SupportYes
Display Size7"
Display Resolution800 x 480 pixels
Mounting Optionsflush
CHIRP SonarYes (with compatible transducer)
CHIRP Scanning SonarYes (with compatible transducer)

Summary

Owner's Manual

Introduction

Device Overview and Operation

Details device components, touchscreen use, buttons, shortcuts, and manual access.

Garmin Support Center

Garmin Support Resources

Information on support, memory cards, GPS signals, and source selection.

Customizing the Chartplotter

Chartplotter Customization Basics

Customizing home screen, favorites, and pages for user preference.

Chartplotter Customization Details

Page Layouts and Data Overlays

Creating, deleting, and customizing data overlays for combination pages.

Presets and Vessel Settings

Resetting station layouts, managing presets, vessel type, backlight, and color mode.

Chartplotter Customization Settings

Startup and Power Settings

Customizing startup screen and managing automatic power on/off.

ActiveCaptain App Integration

ActiveCaptain App Features

Connecting and using the app for device management, notifications, and updates.

Wireless Device Communication

Wireless Network Setup

Setting up Wi-Fi, connecting devices, managing channels and host.

Wireless Remote Control

Pairing and managing the wireless remote control with the chartplotter.

Charts and 3D Views

Chart Types and Features

Overview of chart views including Navigation, 3D, Fishing, and Radar overlay.

Wireless Sensor and Wearable Connectivity

Connecting wireless wind sensors and wearable devices for data integration.

Premium Charts and Navigation

Premium Chart Features

Details on premium chart features like 3D views, satellite imagery, and fishing charts.

Navigating and Chart Interaction

Navigating to points, measuring distance, and viewing chart information and symbols.

Automatic Identification System (AIS)

AIS and Navigation Aids

Understanding AIS, targeting symbols, and navigation aids for situational awareness.

AIS and MARPA Threat Management

AIS/MARPA Target Management

Managing AIS/MARPA targets, collision alarms, and distress signals for safety.

Chart Menu and Layers

Chart Menu Options

Accessing chart menus for layers, Quickdraw, settings, and data overlays.

Chart Layer Configuration

Customizing chart appearance by adjusting layers like vessel, user data, water, and range rings.

Chart Settings and Quickdraw Mapping

Chart and Sonar Settings

Configuring chart settings, Fish Eye 3D, and supported maps.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping

Features for creating, labeling, and mapping bodies of water with depth contours.

Garmin Quickdraw Community

Quickdraw Community Features

Accessing and sharing user-created contour maps via ActiveCaptain and Garmin Connect.

Navigation with a Chartplotter

Navigation Basics and Destinations

Fundamentals of navigation using Auto Guidance, Go To, Route To, and destination search.

Waypoint and Route Management

Waypoint Operations

Creating, editing, moving, and viewing waypoints, including SOS locations.

Stopping Navigation

Procedures for stopping active navigation sessions on the chartplotter.

Route Management

Route Creation and Navigation

Creating, saving, editing, and navigating routes, including Auto Guidance paths.

Auto Guidance Configuration

Auto Guidance Path Settings

Configuring Auto Guidance parameters like depth, clearance, and shoreline distance.

Track Management

Track Recording and Navigation

Recording, saving, editing, viewing, and navigating tracks on the chartplotter.

Boundary Management

Boundary Creation and Alarms

Creating, editing, linking, and setting alarms for boundaries.

Sailing Features and Autopilot

Sailing Features and Race Guidance

Configuring sail settings, starting line guidance, and race timer for sailing.

Autopilot and Wind Hold Settings

Sailing Autopilot and Wind Hold

Using autopilot for wind hold, tacking, gybing, and setting delays for sailing.

Heading Markers and Sonar Introduction

Heading Line and Angle Markers

Setting and displaying heading lines and angle markers for navigation.

Sonar Fishfinder Basics

Introduction to sonar features, stopping transmission, and changing sonar views.

Sonar View Types

Sonar View Descriptions

Overview of Traditional, ClearVü, SideVü, and Panoptix sonar views for underwater imaging.

Advanced Sonar Views

Panoptix and 3D Sonar Views

Details on SideVü, Panoptix, LiveVü, and RealVü 3D sonar views for underwater imaging.

Additional Sonar Views

RealVü and FrontVü Sonar Views

Exploring RealVü 3D Down/Historical and FrontVü sonar views for detailed imaging.

Sonar Setup and Controls

Sonar Settings Configuration

Configuring zoom, scroll speed, noise rejection, appearance, and alarms.

Sonar Settings Details

Sonar Alarms and Advanced Settings

Configuring sonar alarms, advanced settings, transducer installation, and frequencies.

Panoptix and LiveVü/FrontVü Sonar Operation

Sonar View Adjustments and Alarms

Adjusting Panoptix and LiveVü/FrontVü views, sweep speed, and depth alarms.

Radar Operation and Interpretation

Radar Display and Overlays

Understanding radar display, overlays, and alignment for situational awareness.

Radar Transmission and Range

Radar Transmission Settings

Managing radar transmission, timed transmit, no-transmit zones, and range settings.

Radar Safety and Targeting Features

Radar Safety Features

Using guard zones, MARPA, and MotionScope for collision avoidance and target tracking.

Radar Display Optimization

Radar Gain, Clutter, and Trails

Adjusting radar gain, clutter, echo trails, and display for optimal performance.

Radar Settings and Options

Radar Manual Adjustments

Manually adjusting gain, sea clutter, rain clutter, crosstalk, and accessing radar options.

Autopilot Setup and Control

Autopilot Configuration

Setting up and engaging the autopilot, including step increments, power saver, and shadow drive.

Autopilot Steering Patterns

Steering Pattern Operation

Using autopilot steering patterns like U-Turn, Circles, Zigzag, and Williamson Turn.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

DSC Communication and Distress Calls

Managing DSC calls, contacts, distress calls, and man-overboard functions.

Gauges, Graphs, and Individual Calls

Gauges and Graphs Configuration

Viewing and customizing engine, fuel, and other gauges and graphs.

Individual Routine Calls

Setting up and making individual routine calls via VHF radio.

My Vessel Settings

Vessel Configuration and Fuel Alarms

Configuring vessel settings like fuel capacity, speed sources, and vessel type.

Battery and Environmental Information

Battery and Environmental Data

Managing battery status and viewing tide, current, and celestial information.

Media Player and Warning Manager

Media Player Operation

Controlling media playback, selecting sources, and understanding icons.

Warning Manager

Viewing, sorting, filtering, saving, and clearing warning messages.

Radio and SiriusXM Setup

Radio and SiriusXM Configuration

Configuring VHF radio, DAB stations, and SiriusXM satellite radio and parental controls.

SiriusXM Weather Information

SiriusXM Weather Requirements and Broadcasts

Requirements for SiriusXM weather, data broadcasts, and weather warnings.

Weather Charts and Forecasts

Weather Chart Display

Displaying and viewing various weather charts including precipitation, forecasts, and fronts.

Weather Details and Fishing Forecasts

Detailed Weather Information

Viewing sea conditions, fishing forecasts, visibility, buoy reports, and local weather.

Video Viewing and Source Selection

Video Feed Configuration

Viewing video feeds from connected sources and alternating between multiple video inputs.

Camera and Video Configuration

Camera and Video Settings

Configuring video appearance, camera controls, and PC display settings.

Device Configuration and System Settings

System Configuration Options

Configuring system settings, GPS, station information, power management, and simulator.

Preferences and Units Configuration

System Preferences

Setting user preferences like units, language, navigation, keyboard, and data sharing.

Navigation and Auto Guidance Settings

Navigation Settings

Configuring navigation settings, route labels, turn transitions, and auto guidance parameters.

Vessel and Alarm Configuration

Vessel Settings and Alarms

Setting alarms for navigation, sonar, weather, fuel, and managing vessel settings.

Other Vessel and Network Settings

Vessel Offset and Other Vessel Configuration

Configuring vessel offset, other vessel settings, and synced network settings.

User Data Management

Data Transfer and Backup

Sharing and managing user data, including copying, backing up, and restoring data.

Appendix and Device Updates

Device Registration and Updates

Device registration, software updates, loading new software, and digital switching.

Troubleshooting and Device Maintenance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting common device issues like GPS acquisition and power problems.

Device Specifications and Data

Physical and Electrical Specifications

Details on device physical dimensions, weight, power, and temperature ratings.

NMEA and J1939 Data Information

NMEA 0183 and J1939 PGN Details

Details on NMEA 0183 and J1939 PGN information for data communication.

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