Garmin Tips Basic Setup and Overview
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- This Tutorial Will walk you through the first power up and setup of your brand new Echomap or Ultra Series Garmin fish finder whether it be a 93sv plus or a 93UHD to a 126 sv this will have you covered.
It will also cover a basic overview of some functions as well as button functions.
This will cover after the install (Stay tuned for that video)
I want to thank you for the basic set up you the only one has given me a understanding of my unit thank you
Thank you for making a very clear and descriptive video. Your video is so much better than all the other ones on here. Absolutely perfect! Good job!!
That was a great help to me . I hope you have more of these to come . Thanks Ronnie
I just installed my Garmin 73sv echomap trying to learn more about it good video thanks
Well done Gent. Clear, concise, and perfectly informative. Your have good teaching disposition. I ordered the unit yesterday. Even more pumped to get it now. Thanks so much.
Wow. The best instruction videos I have ever seen. I will look through all your videos and learn from you.
Your way of presenting things is so easy to follow and you calm way of doing it makes it even easier.
So keep up doing your very interesting videos.
Many thanks from Sweden!!
Sweden!!! Very cool to see my videos making all the way over there!!
I’m glad they help!
Let me know what you want to see on the channel!
Hi again
Yes but very long cables to Sweden.............
Since I am a Garmin fan I will look through all your videos first an then maybe get a wishlist.
MANY THANKS!!
What boat do you have? I have not seen all of it. It looks just as my Sylvan 1600 on some pictures. I imported that from Ohio about 10 years ago. Its full name is Sylvan 1600 Adventurer LX
@@patrikkarlsson4563 the boat it my videos is a 2000 smokercradft millentia 17’
I just got a new to me Lund impact 1875 that I’m super excited about.
Thanks man, mine was just delivered yesterday. This helped alot...I don't like reading the manual...😆!
I agree! These videos are much better than trying to slog through those manuals!
Excellent! Simple & concise, a great help having just purchased a unit. Thank you
Got one of these mounted above my bed. Still can’t find the G spot. Help !!
so detale, for the 1st time taching that unit, thx so much
Thanks for the info
My unit comes up in metric. How can I change it back to feet?
Probably in the initial set up I’m thinking 😊
That’s good information, can’t wait to try mine out
Excellent presentation! I learned a great deal, but I still have a lot more to learn about my Garmin Echomap UHD73SV. Hope to see you present future videos related to this particular model. Thanks again.
Hey Don, thank you!
The great thing about 90% of the videos on my channel is that they apply to 90% of the echomap units including your particular model.
So even if I am using a 126 ultra in my videos the same things will work on your 73.
I hope that helps! And thanks for watching
Thanks for the video. I just bought the UHD 73SV as well. I put it in simulator mode, but can’t get Auto Guidance to work.
I enjoyed your presentation.
finially found a great start up vidio thanks
Thanks for this video. Can I assume that I can go to Navigation Charts, press menu, and put in my current location and that the unit will pull up the costal water that I'm fishing? Also, I need to know how to get the tide information for where I am fishing. Please advise Thanks
thank you . great job. still learning about mine. not sure what I need the 32kb sd card for.
Informative video. Could you possibly tell me how to get my garmin echomap plus 90 to track black and white pattern like when I first got it? When I erased the tracks I could choose a solid color but not the checkered. Thanks Barbara
Great job very informative. Looking forward to seeing more videos.
Well done simple overview. Thank you
Hi, Is it possible to change the SIZE of the depth numbers and channel markers/Buoys? I cannot find anything settings. I noticed when shifting to 3D mode the numbers ARE bigger. I'd like that size in the normal charts mode
Nice job to the point and explained very well. He
how can I add relief shading to the sonar menu? what should i buy? My garmin is UHD2 92sv
Nice clear video
Thank you very much very helpful
When setting up alarms you go through how to set them but you never showed how to shut them all off which I would prefer also
Thanks for the Intel Bro! Nice easy to understand info. I appreciate it. Good video for DIY set up of thar particular type of Garmin that I'm pretty sure correlates to other Garmins with similar features and modes? 👍😎👏🏽👏🏽
Good video. Just got my boat. It has a Garmin 94sv UHD2. Look like a lot to set up. Can you do a set up video on my new Garmin.
You make it look so easy to start up and use. Is it? Do you have to set it out in the open to find the satalites?
Nope, it’s very simple.
Great instructional series, can you set the sensitivity of the touch on the touchscreen? When i run a split screen one side charts the other sonar and i try to zoom in or out or move the boat cursor on the chart the screen will jump to full screen chart and the sonar side goes untill i hit the stop panning tab. Cheers again for the great videos, Smithy in Australia.
Hey thank you!
Unfortunately I don’t believe you can change the touch sensitivity.
Also what you are experiencing is the normal operation. When you touch one box in a combo it will go full screen. But the chart portion is kind of awkward with the whole panning thing.
My Windex is connected to the unit the network is seeing it, but it’s not showing any data
Thanks for the video. I have a oldtown pdl120 and I need to install the transducer "backwards" Curved edge facing front of kayak. What is the setting to orientate the transducer so the side views are correct? Thanks in advance
Hey jim,
I’m not certain on that one. I’ve never heard or used that unit.
Usually the curved or rounded nose of the transducer faces forward anyways. So it may be oriented correctly??
Very informative. Thanks 👍🏻
Another question...will the “media” function allow me to stream my phone to the unit? We like to stream games while waiting on crab pots.
I have not messed with the media Stuff.
That is only available once you connect a compatible radio to the unit via nema 2000
More Panoptics next time plz:)
Thanks for sharing!
How do you get the menu bar to drop off the screen? I was able to do it in my 93sv plus but I can't remember how I did it.
Check out my video “Make your screen BIGGER for FREE! Garmin quick tips and tricks” it will walk you through how to do that exact thing
Very helpful! Thank you so much.
Since when did they start putting copper on the traces of an SD card? Every SD card i have has gold traces
Great basic video. 👍Thank you. One question I do ask…do you have a video that shows how to adjust the screen to recognize fish in side view or down view?? Having difficulties getting this one dialed in.
Thank you!
I have videos that show what fish look like on side imaging, and I also have videos that help dial in your side imaging by transducer type
@@MGMarineTech, can you tell me from what month and year and from there I can find it. Much appreciated!
@@coloradohrfishin one is labeled. Fish on side imaging.
The settings videos go by the transducer you have. Most common is gt54 side imaging settings
Good job. More please.
what do i need for indoor use of my garmin, so I can play around with it and learn how to use it indoors
Power cable and a 12v power source
Thanks, we have had our 93sv for over a year and still struggle to get more use out of it. Garmin does not have much in the way of tutorial videos, so really appreciate your work. Big Question: The transducer is transom mounted, once we spot a fish, is there a trick to really knowing where that fish is relative to the boat at that moment? Say in 20' of water, is the fish directly under the boat or directly behind us? How do we tell if it is left or right? Seems like a critical topic for future video. Thanks!
Hey Dennis!
I’m glad you like the videos! I’ll keep them coming.
To know exactly where the fish are, you first have to know which style sonar you are using.
2d/traditional and down view sonar they will generally be directly under the boat as those types of sonar shoot directly beneath the boat. NOW if you are moving a lot and are marking fish on these types of sonar, they will be beneath the boat and behind you. How far you might ask? Well that’s very hard to determine as there are a lot of factors that come into play there. One way to get a better idea of where they are at is to drop a waypoint on them. I have a video that shows you exactly how to do that. Once you drop the waypoint on them you can circle back and get pretty close to them granted they are moving objects as well.
No for side imaging, depending on what side of the screen they show up on will tell you what side of the boat they are on.
So if they show up on the left side of the screen they will be to the left side of the boat and behind because all images that show up on your screen are history or you have driven over or by them.
To tell how far out to the side you can use the range at the bottom of the screen to give you a estimate as to how far to the side they are. Again I would recommend to drop a waypoint on them and then circle back
@@MGMarineTech Thanks.. another question is around software updates .. will the Garmin just automatically do a version upgrade? Or do, you have to initiate it? seems like another good video topic. also, just now using the device as a wi-fi hot spot while on the lake.
To answer your question, sonars read from _Right to Left_ . The closer objects are to the right of your screen, the closer they are to the vessel. There is a function called a "scope", which I'm not sure if Garmin has that on these models. The scope shows what is _directly underneath the transducer_ at the present moment. The left and right views show you which side of the transducer you are getting a ping from. Keep in mind that you can set the "range" the transducer will scan on each side in feet. Be aware though that setting this range to a high value will result in a larger scan area, but large fish will seem "small" because a 3 foot fish will seem small in a range covering 100 feet on your screen. Hope this helps. And remember, if at first you don't succeed, so much for sky diving. 😁
I fish Lake Erie and need to know the best settings for seeing deep fish(40'-60') while running 25 mph? Thank You Larry King
Your best bet will be on 2d sonar turn the gain up a bit to where it’s not cluttered too badly, make sure scroll speed is set to auto and turn color gain up to +2-3
I have an Echomap 74CV and the unit you are is a touch screen mine is not. But I understand the 2units have the same basic functionality. Right
Yes they are all very similar.
Can u do a video on 86xx xsv series garmin ? Thanks
Can I add a "splitter" to my transducer cable and run another connection to the bow of my boat, so that I can just take my locator to the bow instead of buying another separate locator?
Not that I am aware of. I don’t believe they make that.
You would need another transducer, power cable, and cradle to do that.
Thank you for the video. Do you know if the chart map or the fishing map will show California coastal State Marine Reserve boundaries or Marine Protected Areas? If not, is it possible to add those boundaries to the charts possibly with alarms? I’m trying to fish just outside the boundaries.
I do not know the answer to that unfortunately
Great video! I was able to get it working the first time out. When I took the boat out the second time, the maps did not show the channel, channel markers and basically was just yellow. Did I change a setting that would cause this? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
You might have picked a different chart style potentially
@@MGMarineTech I will check again tomorrow on the boat.
Stupid question. I know it’s not recommended to use the transducer out of the water but this is fine powering up without having the transducer connected right?
So as long as you don’t leave it on for hours on end with the transducer connected and it’s not in the sun you should be ok.
BUT there are two simple things you can do.
1 simply press the power button one time and a screen should pop up allowing you to “disable sonar transmission” or something along those lines, if you disable the sonar it should turn off the transducer.
Or
2 simply disconnect the transducer from the screen if the plug is easy to get to.
Would you choose "sailboat" if you were setting this up for a Kayak?
I think I would still choose power boat. Its not crucial for the operation of the unit.
Nice job!
Thank You Now how can i change the time?
New to this but does it require Wi-Fi? when you’re out on the water.
No not at all
I have keel offset in the demonstration mode, but it doesn’t show when in real mode. I would like it to read 1.25 feet deeper than it does.
You should be able to apply a offset in the “installation” menu
What is the engage circle option when you click the power button?
Very helpful.
Will the transducer over heat if unit is in sleep mode as if running from one spot to another suppose the is up front on your trolling motor?
I have never had a overheating issue and I never put them into sleep mode when going spot to spot.
If you don’t have it out of the water baking in the sun for hours on end you should be ok.
I have heard of guys that have accidentally left them on for days with no damage.
Do you need/ or can you format SD card in the unit? Or do you format on PC?
Usually new cards it will allow you to format the car with the unit. Sometimes it doesn’t work and they need to be formatted in a pc.
I believe fat32 is the format but could be wrong on that
@@MGMarineTech thanks..I have a 16 gig doing nothing. I'll try to format from unit. This SD card is for what purpose? Extra maps, way points, or what? The unit has internal memory for the maps that come pre-loaded, correct?
Sorry for so many questions.
It serves several purposes, you can use it as your “ActiveCaptain” card so you can update from your phone/tablet etc.
It also allows you to save screen shots of cool things you see,
And it allows you to use one of my favorite feature and that is QuickDraw contours. Where you can make your own maps of lakes/ bodies of water that aren’t charted
How did you do this without setting up electrical components? I wanna play with mine but it’s not on my boat yet
Just a 12v battery and the power cable.
I am very new at this. when we start to drive the boat, what makes it show tracks on my fishing chart. I did set up combo with side view on top, clear down view on left corner and fishing chart on the right corner. I do see how to make and delete way points. I do not see how to make the boat lay down tracks.
Check out my other videos, I have ones on all of those topics
I think you mis read my question. I have looked at all of your videos. I only needed to know what do I do to make the fishing chart show the boats tracks while just driving around? If it is on the other videos, I missed it.
When you save a waypoint, how do you assign it a name? Thanks
Hey Andy, if you haven’t already, check out my waypoint video that’s on my channel. That video should be able to answer that question for you better than I would be able to via text.
If that still doesn’t answer it I’d be more than happy to help.
With these units, on the Navigation screen, can you set the map to always have N on top? Or does the map always rotate ?
You can, there is a setting for “heads up” which keeps the boat icon stationary and the map rotates
And there is a setting for north up which just keeps north up.
Should be found here:
Navigation Chart > Options > under the Layers options choose Settings (right side) > Map Orientation >
Your Awesome!!! Thanks much!!
Hi. Just finished my install Echomap 73sv. Went into simulator mode, but now that I've launched the boat, HOW DO I TAKE IT OUT OF SIMULATOR MODE?
Thanks, Ken
The simple answer is the opposite way that you put it into simulator mode.
I don’t remember the exact screens, but I believe you go to the main screen but menu and then system. It should be in there somewhere.
If you don’t find it let me know I will power up a unit and show you.
Can I used in freshwater and salt water? All maps are include?
Yes it can be used in fresh or salt.
As far as the maps, that depends on which unit you purchase or which additional card you purchase.
For instance. A 93 unit is a 9” screen with USA inland maps. A 94 unit is the same as a 93 being a 9” screen but has different maps.
I’m in Texas, and I’ve been told that Garmin mapping is terrible in TX lakes. Is this true? Also, if it is, can I buy a third party mapping system like lakemaster? Thanks. Great video.
I can’t speak for Texas but the lakes around me that are mapped are ok with the base maps.. They aren’t the detail of say the navionics maps, (a garmin company) but they get the job done.
You can however purchase a “lakevü g3 ultra west” card and that will cover Texas in much more detail.
If all else fails there is a built in feature that I will be covering very thoroughly here very soon and that is QuickDraw contours. This allows you to map any body of water with 1’ contours to make a extremely detailed map.
And I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before garmin allows a navionics card to be used in their plotters
I have the 9sv vivid and I just want to set the time zone on auto, I have spent countless hours looking for a way to do that because my time is an hour behind. I have watched countless videos and still can't find the right thing...
I will take a look and see if I can find it
Great videos,,have EchoMap Chirp 73sv and am looking for basic set up numbers on like contrast, sensitivity etc.usually fishing 20 feet or less. Thanks for any tips/information
What transducer do you have ?
@@MGMarineTech not sure came with unit purchased in 2017.
Is there a way to tell. Have sonar, down view and side view
Did some research on line, says I either have GT40-TM which is a 12 pin or CV40-TM..gut feeling that it is not the 12 pin.
But when I look at pictures, the GT52HW-TM looks closest to mine, as it was for units with Chirp, dv and sv
@@larryelliott4917 in the bottom left corner of any of the sonar screens it will say what transducer it’s reading from.
I’m not sure familiar with those transducers, but shoot me a message on my MG marine tech Facebook and I will do what I can for you
@@larryelliott4917 or you can email me at mgmarinetech@gmail.com
Thanks for the help. Can you tell me how to get more depth numbers in the shaded areas. seems like they are almost non existent. i always had them on the screen and in the overlay. but now just overlay
I don’t understand the question?
Shaded areas?
@@MGMarineTech The depth shaded colors red for shallow and so forth. i used to get numbers on the screen signifying the depth of the water around me... not just color
thanks for the quick response by the way
@@AnthonyAngler hmm they should still be there. Might try zooming in more on the map?
Or there might be a “detail” setting in the map settings. Like more/less detail.
I’m not sure exactly where that setting is, but I would check under the map settings first and if it’s not there I would look under the system settings,
I hope this helps
@@AnthonyAngler this might help you find where that setting is as well.
www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/echomap/EN-US/GUID-312EE5C2-BD01-495A-AE06-69DA5D1501A8.html
I’m having problems with my set up of split screens. I want a combo of compass and route, but it only show nav and fish charts. No gauges or compass. How can I move to any option to fill my split screen? Thanks
Hey Tim, check out my most recent video. It’s all about combos and how to make them etc
EVERYTIME I go to the split screen options, I press add, BUT only charts and sonar come up. Not any of the other options like gauges or compass or engine. Help and thank you for that quick previous response. I did go to you recommended video on combos, but it only changed for fishing options and not gauges etc... again, thank you
@@timkos2016 ok, let me power up a unit and take a look. I will get back to you later on today
Would you happen to know the amp hour rate for this model? I want to use a LiPo4 battery with this unit and need to know how many hours I can use this unit with a small portable battery pack.
Hey John!
If you look at my other videos I have one that shows how to size a battery for your needs. It’s labeled as : Lithium Battery Tech - How to size a battery to fit your electrical needs.
In this video it will show you how to size a battery and also the amp draw of the 93 as I believe I use that as a example.
Off the top of my head it’s around 1.5amp
Hi!
Is the Hungarian description included?
I super new to all this..and im sure I won't get a response..but was the video I just watched what the unit will do by itself.. or was it "hooked up with livescope. I'm looking to get a smaller..cheaper unit on my console and get a bigger unit on the front of the boat..all hooked up to livescope..I hate being a newbie....sucks lol ...hey I can hook you up in on big bucks and Turkey hunting !!!
So this unit was on simulator mode.
The 7” and 9” echomap uhd units will run the live scope no issue.
I would recommend actually running the bigger unit at the console and the smaller unit up front. I know it seems backwards but there are good reasons for it.
I would recommend a echomap 93 uhd at the bow and a echomap ultra 106 or 126 at the console.
This will allow you to add livescope with nothing more than a couple of network cables to keep everything networked. (You’ll be able to see livescope on all the screens as well as all connected transducers)
Feel free to message me on Facebook and we can discuss any other questions you might have.
@@MGMarineTech Roger that ! Thanks ! I'm new to all this . I just bought my first bass boat a few months ago...2012 nitro z6...so I need all the help I can get !!
How to change from fahrenheit to celsius?
Will this unit accept radar?
The echomap units do not do radar.
MG Marine Tech Thank you!
How do I get the unit to pick up my location instead of just showing off the coast of FL?
If you have simulator mode on turn it off
@@MGMarineTech haha I feel dumb. Thanks.
We cant get our depth reader to display
Does that unit make a noise when it picks up a fish? Thanks
There might be a option for that but I don’t know that I’ve seen it.
I just installed this unit, I would like to have charts up and show my speed on the same screen. Is this an option?
It sure is!
Check out my other video that covers that exact topic. Its called “Garmin quick tip: How to Display depth reading on your charts!”
It will walk you through all the steps
@@MGMarineTech thank you
I want to clear sideview images like this but I really don’t want to spend over 1200. What’s my best option?
Your best bet in that price range would be a 9” echomap uhd with the gt56
Hit up my friends at Hennessy outdoor electronics they can get you all setup!
@@MGMarineTech thanks! I live right next to Tennessee
I’d love to play with one of these, hoping work allows some trips this year! Walleye opener?
Absolutely!
Can you show how to access the pre-loaded Maps? I can't seem to locate them. I have a new 73CV. Thank you!
I will add that to the list of things to do, but for now you most likely have to download them through ActiveCaptain and then sync them to your unit
@@MGMarineTech oh no! Not what I was expecting.
how do i change my draft and height after initial setup
Thanks for posting. Do you have a video on how to assign data to my navigation chart screen? Currently only my chart is displayed. I'd like to add my depth and speed to be displayed but can't figure out how.
You want to display Depth and speed on your navigation chart?
@@MGMarineTech yes, basically just those two items.
@@adamfischer6768 I can make up a video for that real quick for you, you just have to mess with the overlay menu. But I can do that for you
@@MGMarineTech that would be great. I watched several TH-cam videos but all they talk about is setting up the combo screens. Thanks!
@@adamfischer6768 any time!
Thanks
What do you use to power up the unit
Just a 12v battery
Do you know how to make the depth reading show up when using the navigation chart?
Yes that requires a screen overlay
Getting a 94sv on a new boat package. New 115 and 9.9 Merc. I'd like the stats on my Garmin. How do I synchronize motors with gauges feature on Garmin.
Hi Garry, that will require the motors to be hooked up to the nema 2000 port on the back of the unit if they are compatible.
If you already have the “smartcraft gauges” that has a nema2000 output and you will need to hook that to your unit via a nema 2000 network kit.
If you don’t have the smartcraft gauges you will need a mercury gateway module and a nema 2000 network kit.
If you are local to me I would love to make a video on this process. My engine isn’t new enough to be able to get this type of data to my units. I would happily help you install it and make sure it’s working properly
Thanks, looks like I need the mercury gateway module/nmea 2000 network kit. So if I get vessel view mobile, that won't sync with Garmin blue tooth? I'll have to have it hard wired sounds like?
@@hooks4nooks I’m not sure on that one. I know for the gauges to work on the garmin the info has to come over via the nema network
Ok, thank you for your time. Great video. Very helpful.
What size battery should I get for 8 hours of use?
What will it be running ?
@@MGMarineTech echomap 74sv with a GT54UHD-tm
How to Connect power indoor? How to use indoors on Demo mode?
Hi Isaac, I just simply connect a spare cradle and power cable to any 12v battery or power supply.
As far as demo mode that is in the system settings
I have a 73sv and a 93sv is there anyway to link the 2 for like my way points or do you have a cord ran from unit to unit
Hey Jeff,
That topic is covered in my networking video. It will show you exactly what you need to do and what you can do once networked. It’s called “Networking Garmin Echomap and Ultra units explained with examples!”
@@MGMarineTech thanks I'll check it out
Do you know what the blue and brown wires are for
Yes they are nmea 0183.
Not needed for 99% of installs.
Tape out of the way.
Thank you
What power source do you connect the unit to to power up while not on the boat?
I was just using a 12v battery.
Any 12v battery will work
How did u connect to the 12v battery
@@treavusgage7827 I have a spare power cable just for making these videos inside the house.
Just hooked it up to a battery.
Can you hook up battery inside to practice without transducer hooked up or will it ruin unit ?
Why on the 75 does it have all of the countries except Canada when it is loaded with Canadian lakes
Have you downloaded the areas you fish via active captain and syncd them to the unit ?
No don't really know how to use active captain yet
DO I HAVE DEPTH SHADEING ON MY93SV PLUS IF SO HOW DO I SET IT UP
Yes there is depth shading.
I will have to do a video on it. But I believe it’s in overlays.
I forgot to add, I have a ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
How do I get depth, speed, etc. assigned to my nav. map screen?
Good question Joe,
I made a video just for that it’s called “Display depth reading on your charts!”
@@MGMarineTech Thanks. That was great, it works!!
Great videos man! What are your favorite screens that you like best for the 4 presets?
Hey Aaron, I’m glad you asked!
I will be posting a video here very shortly that shows some of the combos that I use that I put on the hot keys.
Thanks, bud
👍🏼
How do you show the gps position
Look at my video titled : Garmin quick tip: How to Display depth reading on your charts!
From that video it will show you how to put overlays on a screen. You can then select the gps coordinates as a option to be displayed