Garmin GPS 120- Manuals

Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL

GPS 120 OWNER’S MANUAL Software Version 2.00 or above © 1995 GARMIN INTERNATIONAL 9875 Widmer Road, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA GARMIN/Europe LTD Roben House, Station Approach Romsey, Hampshire UK S051 8DU All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be in any form or by any means, electronic or manual...

Page 4 - CAUTION

CAUTION The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsi ble for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subjea to changes which could affea the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 120 is a precision elearonic NAVigation AID...

Page 5 - Preface; Section One

Preface Welcome to the easiest-to-use fixed-mount GPS navigator on the water! The GPS 120 represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to provide mariners with quality navigation information in a versatile, accurate and user- friendly design you’ll enjoy for years to come. To get the most of your new G...

Page 6 - IV

GPS 120 Capabilities Designed for easy operation, the GARMIN GPS 120 offers powerful features that make marine navigation as simple and accurate as possible: Precision Performance • MultiTracS™ receiver tracks and uses up to 8 satellites simultaneously for fast, accurate positioning • Differential-R...

Page 7 - Optional Accessories:

Before getting started with your new GPS receiver, check to see that your GARMIN GPS 120 package includes the following items. If you are missing any parts, please see your dealer immediately Standard Package; • GPS 120 Receiver with Remote GPS Antenna • GPS 120 Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Card...

Page 9 - Table of Contents; SECTION ONE Getting Started

Table of Contents SECTION ONE Getting Started GPS Overview................................................................................................................. 2 Basic Definitions.......................... ........ ....... ...... .............................................................

Page 10 - What are the Advantages of GPS Navigation?

What is GPS? GPS (Global Positioning System) is a satellite-based navigation system developed by the U. S. Department of Defense to provide a consistent, accurate method of simplifying navigation. Originally designed for military applications, it also provides commercial and recreational users with ...

Page 11 - Basic

Basic The GPS 120 is a powerful navigation tool that can guide you anywhere in the world. To better understand its operation and capabilities, it may be helpful to review the basic terms and concepts briefly explained below, Navigatian is the process of traveling from one place to another and knowi...

Page 13 - Fhmdiflil; JL

P O W E R O N P O W E R O F F и - ш - toih* QORnill Гигмм off I» 3 бятт QPS 1 ZO QPS 12 C Hold hey/or siFTiaitE «СЯ гм ««PVUWr »11 «ими миг J seconds OpmiiioM Fhmdiflil M A I N P A G E S E Q U E N C E Press (lie РЛСЕ key ю scroll ill rough poges и sequence. ЕшЖя tftK« '^ iWI %,b\ tiiw ТП------------...

Page 14 - Welcome to the; CRRHIII CORP; Stored Data; Sky; FRESS RAGE

% Welcome to the QPS1ZO SOFTUARE UERZ.DD tOFVFtlCHT 199S CRRHIII CORP W e lc o m e P a g e HESSMES Stored Data uas Lost Searching the Sky FRESS RAGE During^rsi iime use, tfie GPS 1 2 0 wtil 'seureft ihe sfey’ to eslof)lisii y o u r present position. You m a y speed up the int- tializutioR process b ...

Page 15 - POSITION; ■ Position

The GPS 120’s Status Page provides a visual refer ence of satellite acquisition and position. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar will appear for each satellite in view, with the appro priate satellite number (1-32) underneath each bar. The satellite sky view shows a bird’...

Page 16 - Ux; (he Page and Q uii keys io cm tinuoudv scroil; through; ifee m ain pages in either

Getting to know your new GPS requires only a few short keystrokes. Try scrolling through the main pages of the GPS 120: 1 , P re s s th e k e y to s c ro ll th ro u g h th e fiv e m a in p a g e s in s e q u e n c e . 2 . P re s s th e k e y to s c ro ll th ro u g h p a g e s In th e o p p o s ite d...

Page 17 - HARK POSITION; OBI; Rdd; io; route; Add to route; HOME; Add to route

The Menu Page contains prompts to perform many different functions on the GPS 120, including way- points, routes, alarms, and all setup operations. Now that you are familiar with the basic pages of the GPS 120, let’s mark your current position as a waypoint for future reference. Before you mark your...

Page 18 - nahei; REEF

Wtnpoiiil HENU KEMEST WTS UñVrUHT LIST UiiVf-OIMT ROUTES DIS AND SUN OALO HESSAGES OF^EAATIDH SETUP HAUIGATIOH SETUP ALARMS SETUP TAAOK LOG SETUP HAP SETUP lyO SETUP Menu Pu^e UAVPOIHT nahei REEF N 2^*53.781' W 045*37.2® REF!__________REARING DISTANOE 000* 0.00R. REHAKE4DELETED DOÑEO A new ivoypoini...

Page 19 - T im e; II

Now that we’ve seen how to create a new way- point, lets navigate to it (rementber, we’ll be navi gating a direct course line to your destination, so make sure there isn’t an obstruction in your way): 1 .P re s s th e ! I k e y . 2 . T h e N a v ig a tio n P a g e w ill a p p e a r w ith th e w a y...

Page 20 - Giiidiui«’

Giiidiui«’ DST Bsr 3.^8». 070^ 19.2^ TRK SPD REEF D.Ei 4 a.19 ETE y una 11:30 18.^ In this aatnple, y o u a re o ff the desired c o u rse to the le ft b y 0 .1 9 ti.m. To get hath on course, steer right to center the position diamond on the highway. №RG UST 09r 3.36^ 040^ 19.2^ TRK SP-P REEF D.ES ET...

Page 21 - GPS IZO

You’ve now gone through the basic operation of your new GPS and probably know a little more than you think about how it works. We encourage you to experiment with the GPS 120 until it becomes an extension of your own marine navigation skills. The GPS 120 also features a Simulator mode to help you pr...

Page 23 - Signal; Stringili; fndííalors; SaUÜiU Not

5biittí Signal Stringili fndííalors H ofízonlíiJ />,ctutaq/ SalílliteSty Vifw SaUÜiU Not Currently Tracked Soíeíliíí lumbers (i-3 2 ) The GPS 120 Status Page displays the status of various receiver funrtions. The status information will help you understand what the GPS is doing at any given time....

Page 24 - of the

3D Navigation indicates that at least bur satel lites with good geometry have been locked onto and your position is now being calculated in lat itude, longitude and altitude, ‘3D Dili’will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode. Searching the Shy indicates that the GPS 120 is co...

Page 25 - ID

The GPS 120 Position Page displays your current position^ latitude, longitude, altitude and time numerically. It also displays your track (compass direction) and speed when you’re moving. The Position Page also lets you enter a position’s btitude and longitude manually. During satellite acquisition,...

Page 26 - and

Mitiliiiijj and N 'tim ijig Wiijpoittfs HftRK POSITMH Wtiypoin-t: 001 N 38*53.547' W094*40.477* Add to route number:___ WORK POSITIOW UuypoiRt: IS. N 33*53.547' W 094*40.477' Add to route number:___ SftUEi HRRK FOSniOM WayDoint: HOME N 38*53.547' W094*40.477' Add to route number:___ Knowing your pre...

Page 27 - DIS

The GPS 120 has three waypoint submenu pages that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently. The nearest waypoints, waypoint list and waypoint definition pages are accessed through the Menu Page. To select a waypoint submenu page: 1.Pressthe^9or0 M e n u P a g e a p p e a r...

Page 28 - D I V E; DELETE tiLL; dll user defined; routes uill be

Wiiypoiiii Li.si HftVPOIHT LIST 2^3 EHPTV T USED D I V E DOCKFISHFUEL HOMEMAP DELETE ALL HF-TS-? UAVUIIHT LIST 242 EHPTV 7 USEft DIVEDOCKFISHFUELGARMINHOMEMAP DELETE tiLL U f T S / DELETE ALL HPTS HARKING! dll user defined uidviDoints ctnd routes uill be deleted Are you sure or No? The waypoint list...

Page 30 - To create a new waypoint manually without; tVaypnmt

/ií’/t'l Í'ÍIC^ Wfl^/joipiís 2 2 UflVPOIHT NAME: ANCHOR N 25*05.180' W 077*21.118' OB-FEB-94 DB:S5 REF:| ÍEARIMC DISTANCE 000* 0.00R. REHANEiDELETE) DCHE) HAVPMNT MAME: ANCHOR M 25*05.180' W077*21.118’ DB-FED-34 SBiSS RtrFISH REARING DISTANCE 260* 05. gR. RENAME)DELETE) DONE) HAVPCINT NAME: ANCHOR N...

Page 31 - ANCHOR; RNCHDR; fire you sure

From the waypoint definition page, you can also review and change any stored waypoint’s name, position coordinates, comment field or reference waypoint at any time. The waypoint definition page is also used to delete individual waypoints. To change a waypoint’s position coordinates or reference wayp...

Page 32 - MfiP; uill be deleted

!it:nini:t! Dí’lt’tiiij,' W flj|» « ín ís DELETE UAYPDIHT HARHING! MfiP uill be deleted flre you sure lor Ho? To delete a stored wa/point: 1 . U s e th e 4 k e y to m o v e th e c u rs o r h ig h lig h t fro m th e 'D O N E ' p ro m p tto th e 'd e le te ' h e ld . 2. P re s s th e Q k e y to a c ti...

Page 34 - G ood

BRG DST 082° 1.3^;:. 081 ° 18 .r TRK SFP SI o.es + a.as ETE 9 'inc 0^:27 18.8 Martin^ a n M O B The GPS 120’s man overboard function (MOB) lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response in emergency situa tions, To activate the MOB mode: 1 . P re s s th e k e y 2. Th...

Page 36 - dd to rout»; Seipirnce

HARK POSITION 0B1 H 38^53.530‘ W 034*48. ^31* 8dd to rout» number: D snuEf ¡J y o u 're h e a d in g o u l on ifie w a te r wit/iout a p la n n e d ro u te to navi gate, the CP5120 route fe a tu re c a n stilf p ro v id e a helping hand h a ck h o m e. C rea te a series o f w a y- points with the m...

Page 38 - Clt’flrifig; a n d; iimiii’s; OLEAR ROUTE; till Uroiypoihts; POOK TO PIPE; W i l l; OLRf IHUY

Clt’flrifig a n d iimiii’s FiOUTE: 1 ftOtK TO DIME NO UflVPNT PTK MS l.DOOK isg-g g a.FUEL \ l l l l 3. FISH4. DIME 5_______ ___ E..... .. .... 7---------------------- COFY TO ROUTE! __ IHU-i ACT? OLEAR ROUTE HARHIHG! till Uroiypoihts will be removed •from "this route fire you sure or Ho? ROUTE!...

Page 42 - lidriliicfi

lidriliicfi Mflp; Zoaittiitg (Ulti Pilli piiitg ZWHi BH|IH» r-OII-)' FUEL »lUE ♦ DOOK BRU EEQ'DST9.4SHn TRKBBD'SPD E.nKT zooHi aDim±|a!p FUEL &IVE + I DOtK BR« aGD'D$T9.43Hn TRKEED'SPD E.aHT zooH!«ii;nt ftUiT: DIUE + I DOCK FUEL n D BRE DDO'DST D.DDHH RKEEO'SPD E.EKT There are three main functio...

Page 44 - Add

M hj ; iAfivfliici’rf Zoomiii^j md Paiiiiiiij^ ZOOtt! BBNII» MIT DIVE FUEL * DODK DRG BDD'DST 4.D1MII TRKBEi'SFD E.flKT HARK POSITIVE Uaypoint: 001 N 2 5 * 0 2 . 8 S 5 ‘ U 0 7 7 * 2 3 . 4 6 7 ' Add io route number:___ One of the benefits of a moving map display is being able to pan to different map ...

Page 45 - T UF TS; Route Waypoint

The GPS 120 Menu Page provides access to sub menu pages that are used to select and customize operation and navi^tion setup. The 11 submenus are divided into categories by function. The waypoint and route management submenus are discussed in their own respeaive seaions. Well now address the test of...

Page 46 - Opi’iatiim; MSG Only; MSG Only; BA; MSG Only; Normal Mode

Opi’iatiim SL’lnp OPERftTIOH SETUP NODE: Horinal? DftTE 18 JftN 9-i| Т1ПЕ 18:30:08 OFFSET: +0^:00 CONTRAST: BACKLIGHT TINE: 30 seconds tone : MSG Only OPERATION SETUP NODE: Normal BATE 18 JftN BA TINE 12:31:28 OFFSET! +ИИ:ИИ CONTRAST: BACKLIGHT TINE: 30 seconds TONE! MSG Only OPERATION SETUP nOBE: N...

Page 47 - Normal

The GPS 120 features adjustable screen contrast for optimum wwing in any condition. The screen contrast is set by using an on-screen bar scale. To set the screen contrast: 1 . M o v e th e fie ld h ig h lig h tto th e 'c o n tra s t' fie ld a n d p re s s th e k e y . 2 . U s e th e ^ a n d ^ k e y ...

Page 48 - Nauiicol; KEY WEST HARBOR; AND APPROACHES; M ap D aium

HflUICflTMII SETUP №ITIOH FORMAT: HAP DATUM: UGS 8^ ODISOALE: *0.25 UMTS! Nauiicol HEADING: Guio Hag E084 T h e C P S 1 2 0 c o rn s with th e h tilu d e a n d longituik position jo m a t a n d WGS 84 map datum as the d efa u lt set- tings. The WGS 84 map datum is a worldwide datum that’s suitohie/o...

Page 49 - ñuto Mag; EBBA; Nautical

The course deviation indicator (CDI) scale defi nition field lets you select the +/- range of the CDI bar scale. Three scales are available: +/- 0,25,1.25 and 5,0 miles or kilometers, with 0,25 being the default setting. To enter a CDI scale setting: 1 . H ig h lig h t th e 'C D ! s c a le ' fie ld...

Page 50 - fVfiefl

HEHU HEAREfT HPTS HRVP(»INT LIST HAVP4IHT ROUTES №1S RHO SUR CRLC HESSAOES OPERATION SETUP NAUIOATIOH SETUP m L h RM? iETUF TRAOK LOG SETUP HAP SETUP l y O SETUP ALARMS SETUP nnchor Drug: 0.eeK. Off Arrival: 0.0R. Off CDI Alarm: 0.0R. Off ALARMS SETUP Anchor [>rag: 0.60R. On Arrival: 1.0R. Off C[...

Page 51 - till track log

The track log setup page lets you manage the GPS 120’s tracking data. From this page, you can select whether or not to record a track and define how it is recorded. To turn the track log on or off; 1 . H ig h lig h t th e 're c o rd tra c k * fie ld a n d p re s s 2 . S e le c t'y e s ' o r 'n o ' a...

Page 52 - see

tlfiP SET4P ORIEHTftTIOH: Clorth Up PLOTTED ITEHÎ RIHCÎi Ko ROUTE: Ves HERREÎT: Ves HRHES; Ves TRACK LOd: see ИАР ÎETUP ORIEHTATIOH: North Up PLOTTED ХТЕЛ; RXHd^ Des ROUTE: Ves NEAREST: Ves HAKES: Ves TRAOK LOd: see The map setup page lets you select map orienta tion and specify what items are disp...

Page 53 - PACKETS

The last GPS 120 setup page is the I/O setup page. This page lets you specify the interfacing for mats for connecting external devices. There are six I/O options available: GRMN/GRMN, None/None, None/NMEA, NMEA/NMEA, RTCM/None, and RTCM/NMEA. Each designation lists the input format first, fol lowe...

Page 54 - Tuning; SNR

I/O jETWf- HONE/NMEn C3MER 0183 2.0 <1800 baud I/O SETUP RTCM/HMEfi NMER 0183 2.0 <1800 baud BEOCON REOEIUEk FREO: 304.0KHZ RATE! 25bps MST ________ R, »R 0dB Tuning I/O SETUP RTCM/NMEfl NI1ER 0183 2.0 <1800 baud BEACON RECEIVER FREQ: 30^.0KHZ RATE: 25bps BIST 35.8K» SNR 38dB Reteiumg__ The...

Page 55 - No DGPS Position; No Status

I/O ?ETIir RTCM/NMEñ HMEñ 8183 2.0 4888 baud BEACON RECEIUER FREO: 384.8KHZ RATE: 25bps OIST _______ R* fNR 8dB Tuning Sialus Messoge Ai the bottom of the beacon receiver field, a sta tus message will constantly keep you informed of DGPS activity: • A ‘tuning’ message will be displayed while a heac...

Page 56 - Bl; GPS 120 does not track satellites in simulator

OPEROTlOtt SET«f HODE: Bimultitor? MTE 18 JAH 94 TIKE 06:40:29 »FFfET: -06:06 ttHTRKST: MCKLIGHT TIKE: 30 seconds TONE! MSG Only 1 1 1 1 M 1 1 M M 1 1 1 1 1 1 M l 34S N 015 030 IjjJjjj^JVujJjjjjJjjJ TRACK STEED 006^ [10.0^ F4SITICN N 25^05.180* W 077^21.118* ALTITUDE 425fT i 74fT TIKE 10:47:04 006* ...

Page 64 - Longitudinal Zone

r gives the UTC time offset for the dd one hour to the offset. various longii Longitudinal Zone Offset Wl80,tnoW172,5‘' -12 Wl72,5“toWl57.5‘’ -11 Wl57.5'’ioWH2.5‘’ -10 WH2,5“toW127.5'’ -9 W127.5“toWll2.5“ -8 W112.5'’toW097.5'’ -7 W057.5“toW082.5'’ -6 W082.5‘’toW067.5‘’ -5 W067.5" 10^^052.5“ -4 W...

Page 65 - POWER

The GPS 120 is constructed of high quality materials and should not require user maintenance. Should your unit ever need repair, please take it to an authorized GARMIN service center. The GPS 120 has no user serviceable parts. Never attempt any repairs yourself. To protect your GPS, never allow gaso...