Lowrance-electronic GlobalMap 12 User Manual

INSTALLATION ANDOPERATION INSTRUCTIONSGlobalMap 12TM

6REMOVING A CARTRIDGEIf you have difficulty removing a cartridge, use the back cover as a re-moval tool. Simply press one side of the cover against th

7OPERATIONTurning Power OnTo turn the GlobalMap 12 on, simply pressthe PWR key. A screen similar to the oneat right appears. Press the EXIT key toeras

8Once the GlobalMap 12 locks on to the satellites and finds your position,it stores the satellite data in its memory. The next time you use the unit,

9Using the down arrow key, highlight the “Ini-tialize GPS Receiver” menu, then press theright arrow key. The screen shown below ap-pears next.This is

10key. The unit returns to the GPS SETUP menu with your local latitudeand longitude showing in the box at the bottom of the screen.Enter ManuallyTo c

11WINDOWS(Group A)MAPPING(Map 3)NAVIGATION(Nav 1)IMPORTANT!If the data shown in digital numbers on any screen is flashing, it meansthat data is invali

12Navigation ScreensThere are two navigation screens. Nav screen number one shows a graphi-cal view of your trip, the other screen shows all navigatio

13course has nothing to do with your present position, except for your start-ing location.) It’s shown as a dotted line on the NAV 1 display. This iss

14MappingThe GlobalMap 12 has a ground map of the world built inside. This maphas the majority of its detail in far southern Canada, the continental U

15MAP 1 MAP 2 MAP 3To view the other mapping screens, press the PAGES key. Press the upor down arrow key to highlight the "MAP 1" label. Now

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16The latitude/longitude of the cursor shows in the box at the top of thescreen whenever the cursor is activated.AUTOZOOMGenerally, when you travel us

17EARTH MAP OPTIONSThe earth map consists of the built-in background map of the world, plusany cartridge that is attached to the GlobalMap 12. To chan

18the boundaries of the Oklahoma - East IMSSmartMap cartridge. The default for this fea-ture is on. Press the left arrow key on the “MAPBOUNDS” label

19Detail CartridgeThe GlobalMap 12 has two cartridge slots in its back. Either one can holda IMS SmartMap, Navionics, or C-MAP cartridge. The unit can

20Fill With GrayWhen the GlobalMap 12 is first turned on, all water is filled with gray todistinguish it from land, which is clear. (See below) To ma

21In the course-up mode, the screen is lockedinto your original bearing to the recalled way-point, regardless of your track. (Note: the track-up and c

22Set Visible Plot TrailsThe plot trail can be turned off, if desired. Toturn it off, press the up or down arrow key untilthe “Set Visible Plot Trails

23To change the update, highlight the “Set Plot-ter Update Criteria” menu item, then press theright arrow key. The screen at right appears.To change t

24MOVE CURSOR TOLOCATIONPRESS ENT, SELECTICON, PRESS ENTPRESS EXIT TOERASE CURSORPlace Icon - Cursor LocationTo place an icon at cursor's locatio

25To remove only certain icons, highlight the “Delete Icons From Map” label.Press the right arrow key. The unit returns to the mapping screen with the

INTRODUCTION ... 1INSTALLATION ...

26the desired group letter is showing in the box(and in the background), press the up arrowkey to change it. A screen similar to the one atright appea

27ing the satellite, or a "S" if the receiver is searching for it. ELV is the eleva-tion of the satellite above the horizon; AZM is the azim

28Clock SetIf the time shown on the clock display is notyour local time, change it using the “ClockSet” function. To do this, press the MENUkey, then

29other words, if you set the alarm to go off at 7:00 a.m., then the GlobalMap12 will have to be on at 7:00 a.m., also.TIMERSThe GlobalMap 12 has two

30REPROGRAM BOXESThe digital boxes on the MAP 3 and both NAV screens can be repro-grammed. The changes you make to the screen will remain in memory,ev

31SELECT “REPROGRAMBOXES” FROM MAINMENU.THE BOX SELECTIONSCREEN APPEARS.PRESS THE RIGHTARROW KEY UNTIL THEDESIRED BOX APPEARS.THIS IS THE FIRSTWINDOW

32Every time you save a waypoint, the date and timeare logged along with the position data. An iconsymbol is also automatically assigned to the way-po

33ber method. Remember, the method of saving your present position andthe cursor’s position is identical.Edit Lat/LonThe GlobalMap 12 lets you enter a

34label and press the right arrow key. A screen simi-lar to the one at right appears.Press the up or down arrow keys to select the firstletter in the

35Move a WaypointYou can move all information from one waypointnumber to another. In this example, we’ll move allof the information in waypoint number

CANCEL NAVIGATION ... 42SYSTEM SETUP ...

36Once you have the first waypoint showing on thescreen, then you need to choose the other way-point that you’re going to measure. Highlight the“Selec

37press the left or right arrow keys until the desired route number appears.In this example, however, we’ll use route number one.Beneath the route num

38Continue selecting waypoints until the route is com-plete. As you add waypoints to the list, the bearingand distance from each waypoint to the one p

39Following a RouteTo follow a route, first recall it by pressing the MENUkey, highlighting the “ROUTES” label, then high-lighting the “RUN ROUTE” lab

40Delete a RouteTo erase a route from memory, first press the WPTkey, then go to the Route Planning menu on thesecond user waypoint page. Switch to th

41MOVE CURSORTO LOCATIONPRESS MENU KEY,THEN PRESS RIGHTARROW KEYNAVIGATING TOCURSOR LOCATIONNavigating to a cursor locationThe GlobalMap 12 lets you n

42CANCEL NAVIGATIONThe GlobalMap 12 continues to navigate to a re-called waypoint, the last waypoint in a route, or thecursor position until you stop

43last known track direction. When you resume speed, all features operatenormally.When you’re stopped at a traffic light, the track holding feature is

44PCF (Position Correction Factor)Another method used to make your display match a chart or map is called“PCF” or Position Correction Factor. This uni

45Units of MeasureThe GlobalMap 12 can show its data in many dif-ferent formats. For example, distance can be dis-played in statute miles (MI), nautic

1INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing an Lowrance® GlobalMap 12™. With its largeLCD screen, easy to use menus, and outstanding performance, we thinkyo

46press the right arrow key. Next, highlight the “Position Format” label andpress the right arrow key. A screen similar to the one at the bottom of t

47Configure NMEA OutputPress the down arrow key on the “NMEA/DGPS”menu until the “Configure NMEA Output” menu ishighlighted, then press the right arro

48NDC-1 TO GLOBALMAP 12OTHERDEVICEPOWER(IF NEEDED)SHIELD WIREGROUND WIRESWHITE WIRERED WIRETO +12VOTHERDEVICE’SRECEIVEDATA WIREGLOBALMAP’SWIRESOTHER D

49right or left arrow key until the desired number appears. Press the EXITkey when you’re finished.SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS SETUPTo set the data port, hi

50NAMEYou can personalize your GPS receiver by entering your name, socialsecurity number or any I.D. you desire.To enter a name, first highlight the “

51GPS Update Rate/Battery SaveChanging the update rate conserves battery power and lengthens thebattery life. The update rate is the length of time it

52press the right arrow key. A screen similar to theone at right appears after several seconds. A mes-sages shows if the unit passed the self-test, or

53the .1 mile as an example, if you’re anchored andyour boat moves more than .1 of a mile, the alarmwill sound.To use any of these alarms, first press

54All messages are stored in memory even if they’renot displayed. You can view them in the messagelog. To do this, simply press the MENU key, thenhigh

55To turn the speaker off, highlight the “SPEAKER” label on the “Audio/Screen” menu and press the right arrow key. Now press the left arrow keyto tur

2INSTALLATIONThe GlobalMap 12 operates from six AA batteries or from 6 to 35 voltsDC. The cigarette lighter adapter included with your unit plugs into

56Use Arrow Keys to SteerThis option lets you change both the course andspeed on the screen as the simulator is running.To do this, highlight the “Use

57DEFINITION OF TERMS/ABBREVIATIONSDue to space considerations, the digital displays use abbreviations forsome names. They are as follows:ALT ...

58WINDOW BOXESThese boxes are used on Map 3 and Nav 1 only.12345678910 11 12

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60WINDOW GROUPSThis is a listing of window groups A through O.ABCDEFGHIJKL

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63KEEP THIS LABEL!YOU WILL NEED IT IF YOU EVER NEED TO RETURN YOUR UNIT TOTHE FACTORY FOR REPAIR.Accessory Ordering InformationTo order accessories s

64LOWRANCE ELECTRONICSFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY“We", “our”, or “us” refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of thisproduct. “You” or

65DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENTTHIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRST PUR-CHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY,

3BATTERY INSTALLATIONThe GlobalMap 12 requires six AA batteries. We recommend DURACELL®alkaline batteries, but other brands will work. You can use lit

66DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY“We”, “our”, or “us” refers to Lowrance Electronics Inc., the manufacturer of this product.“You” or “your” refers to the f

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4ANTENNAYour GlobalMap 12 has a removable antenna that folds over the displaywhen the unit is not in use. This prevents damage to the display. To open

5MAP CARTRIDGE INSTALLATIONThe GlobalMap 12 uses IMS SmartMap™ and WorldMap™, C-Map™,and Navionics™ cartridges, all of which are packaged in a cartrid