Garmin GPSMAP 8000 Series User Manual

GPSMAP
®
8000/9000 SERIES
Owner’s Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 8000 Series Specifications

General

Display Size	12" or 16"
Water Resistance	IPX7
Power Supply	10-32 VDC
Built-in Sonar	No
MicroSD Card Slot	Yes
Display Type	Multi-touch display
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NMEA 2000
Chart Compatibility	BlueChart g3, LakeVü g3
Video Input	Yes, supports video input from cameras
CHIRP Sonar	Yes, when connected to compatible transducer
CHIRP ClearVü	Compatible with ClearVü transducers
CHIRP SideVü	Compatible with SideVü transducers
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model

Summary

Introduction

Device Overview

Provides a visual guide to the chartplotter's main components and features.

Touchscreen Operation

Explains basic touch gestures like tapping, dragging, pinching, and spreading.

Connector Views

Details the various ports and their functions for different chartplotter models.

Customizing the Chartplotter

Home Screen Configuration

Details how to navigate and customize the chartplotter's home screen layout and categories.

Display and Screen Settings

Covers backlight, color mode, screen lock, auto power, and startup image customization.

Creating Custom Pages

Guides users on creating new combination and SmartMode pages with custom layouts.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

Detailed Chart Features

Describes the available detailed charts, subscriptions, and activation processes.

Chart Interaction and Navigation

Covers zooming, measuring, creating waypoints, and navigating to points on the chart.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping

Guides on creating and managing custom depth contour maps with the Quickdraw feature.

Navigation with a Chartplotter

Waypoint and Route Management

Covers creating, editing, navigating waypoints, routes, and tracks for navigation planning.

Auto Guidance Setup

Details how to set up and configure Auto Guidance paths for optimal route planning.

Sailing Features Setup

Covers sail racing, laylines, and autopilot integration for sailing maneuvers.

Sonar Fishfinder

Sonar Views Explained

Describes different sonar views like Traditional, ClearVü, SideVü, Panoptix, and LiveScope.

Sonar Settings and Configuration

Covers adjusting gain, range, scroll speed, appearance, alarms, and frequencies.

Radar

Radar Interpretation and Overlay

Explains how to read the radar display and use the radar overlay feature with chart data.

Radar Controls and Settings

Covers transmitting signals, guard zones, MARPA, VRM/EBL, echo trails, and filter settings.

Autopilot

Autopilot Configuration and Screen

Covers system setup, preferred heading source, and navigating the autopilot interface.

Steering Patterns and Controls

Details various steering patterns and how to control the autopilot with a watch or remote.

Device Configuration

System Settings

Covers display, satellite positioning, system info, station setup, and power management settings.

Preferences Settings

Covers units, language, navigation preferences, filters, keyboard, and screenshot settings.

Alarms Configuration

Covers setting navigation, sonar, weather, and fuel alarms for safety and system monitoring.

Appendix

ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express Apps

Explains how to use these apps for managing the chartplotter, software, and charts.

Updating Charts and Software

Guides on updating charts and device software using Garmin Express or ActiveCaptain.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Offers solutions for common problems like GPS signal loss, power issues, and waypoint creation errors.