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300xl manual 1/25/99 2:34 PM Page i GNC 300XL Pilot’s Guide and Reference 300xl manual 1/25/99 2:34 PM Page ii 300xl manual 1/25/99 2:34 PM Page i This manual is written for software version 2.04 or above, and is not suitable for INTRODUCTION earlier software versions. Foreword © 1999 GARMIN Corporation, 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA Tel: 913-397-8200 Fax: 913-397-8282 GARMIN (Europe) LTD, Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park, Romsey, Hampshire S051 9AQ, UK Tel: 011-44-1794-519944 Fax: 011-44-1794-519222 GARMIN (Asia) Corp., 4th Fl., No. 1, Lane 45, Pao-Hsing Road, Hsin Tien, Taiwan R.O. C. Tel: 011-886-02-2917-3773 Fax: 011-886-02-2917-1758 GARMIN, GNC 300XL, Spell’N’Find, AutoLocate, PhaseTrac12, GPSCOM and AutoStore are Web Site Address: www.garmin.com trademarks of GARMIN and may only be used with permission. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any NavData® is a registered trademark of form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and record- Jeppesen, Inc. ing, for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content of this material without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. January 1999 190-00067-30 Rev. B Printed in USA i 300xl manual 1/25/99 2:35 PM Page ii INTRODUCTION Cautions CAUTION The Global Positioning System is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GNC 300XL is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment gener- ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if unsafe. not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi- Use the GNC 300XL at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, cations. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual and the Flight Manual Supplement, and thoroughly practice using the simulator mode prior to actu- If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relo- al use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GNC 300XL to all cating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a dif- available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDS, visual ferent circuit than the affected equipment. Consult an sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem. navigation. Operation of this device is subject to the following The altitude calculated by the GNC 300XL is geometric height above mean sea conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference level and could vary significantly from altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in air- received, including interference that may cause undesired craft. Never use GPS altitude for vertical navigation. operation. The GARMIN GNC 300XL does not contain any The Jeppesen database incorporated in the GNC 300XL must be updated regular- user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an ly in order to ensure that its information is current. Updates are released every 28 authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs days. A database information packet is included in your GNC 300XL package. or modifications could void your warranty and authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations. Pilots using an out-of-date database do so entirely at their own risk. ii 300xl manual 1/25/99 2:35 PM Page iii Accessories & Packing List INTRODUCTION Accessories and Congratulations on choosing the finest, most advanced panel mount IFR Packing List GPSCOM available. The GNC 300XL represents GARMIN’s commitment to provide an accurate, easy-to-use GPS for all of your aviation needs. Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing or damaged, please see your GARMIN dealer immediately. Standard Package: • GNC 300XL Unit & NavData® Card To obtain accessories for your GNC 300XL, please contact your nearest GARMIN dealer. • GPS Antenna • Installation Rack & Connectors • Pilot’s Guide & Quick Reference Guide • Database Subscription Packet • Warranty Registration Card Optional Accessories: • Remote Battery Pack • AC Adapter • PC Software/Interface Kit • User Data Card • 28 to 14 volt DC converter • MD-41 External Switch/Annunciator iii 300xl manual 1/25/99 2:35 PM Page iv INTRODUCTION Warranty Every GARMIN GPS is built to exacting standards to provide years of trouble-free service. GARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN International, Inc. will at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be To obtain warranty service, see your local dealer made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, how- or call the GARMIN Customer Service department ever, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover for a returned merchandise tracking number. The failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. unit should be securely packaged with the tracking GARMIN International, Inc. assumes no responsibility for special, incidental, number clearly marked on the outside of the punitive or consequential damages, or loss of use. package, and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN authorized warranty service facility. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE GARMIN is fully committed to your satisfaction as EXCLUSIVE, AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR a customer. If you have any questions regarding IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER WARRANTY OF the GNC 300XL, please contact our customer MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, service department at: STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062-3426 (913) 397-8200 FAX (913) 397-8282 iv 300xl manual 1/25/99 2:35 PM Page v PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Foreword . .i INTRODUCTION Cautions . .ii Table of Contents Accessories/Packing List . .iii Warranty . .iv Table of Contents . .v-vi Key and Knob Functions . .vii-viii GNC 300XL Takeoff Tour . .1-10 PART TWO: REFERENCE Section 1: Navigation with the GNC 300XL ( N key) . .11 Navigating and planning functions Section 2: Communicating with the GNC 300XL . .33 To quickly and easily locate information Using standby/active frequencies and auto-tune on specific tasks, please refer to the Index on page 135. Section 3: Waypoint and Database Information ( W key) . .36 Finding and using database and waypoint information Section 4: Nearest Waypoints ( T key) . .57 Finding nearest waypoints, SUAs and FSS/ARTCC frequencies Section 5: Direct-to ( D key) & Route Navigation ( R key) . .62 Creating and using routes Section 6: Approaches, SIDs and STARs ( R key) . .78 Selecting and flying non-precision approaches v 300xl manual 1/25/99 2:35 PM Page vi Section 7: Messages and Unit Settings ( M key) . .100 INTRODUCTION Appendix A: NavData® and User Data Card Use . .112 Table of Contents Appendix B: Installation and Maintenance of the GNC 300XL . .114 Appendix C: Simulator . .115 Appendix D: GNC 300XL Messages and Abbreviations . .117 Appendix E: Specifications . .126 Appendix F: Map Datums . .127 Appendix G: Troubleshooting Q & A . .129 Appendix H: Index . .135 vi 300xl manual 1/25/99 2:35 PM Page vii Key and Knob Functions INTRODUCTION Key and Knob B The power/volume knob controls unit power and radio volume. Functions Q The squelch button activates automatic squelch control. D The direct-to key performs an instant direct-to, allows you to enter a waypoint, and sets a direct course to the destination. See Section 5. The GNC 300XL is designed to minimize The nearest key is used to obtain information on the 9 nearest airports, keystrokes when performing operations. There are T VORs, NDBs, intersections, user waypoints and 2 nearest FSS/ARTCC typically several ways to perform the same opera- points of communication. The nearest key also accesses any active SUA tion. In general, using the knobs will decrease key- strokes and time spent using the GNC 300XL. information. See Section 4 for more information on the nearest waypoints. Experiment to find the most effective way to use the GNC 300XL to your advantage. The route key enables you to create, edit, activate and invert routes, and R access approaches, SIDs and STARs. Search-and-rescue, parallel offset and closest point of approach functions are also performed using the route key. See Section 5 for more route information on routes and Section 6 for more information on approaches, SIDs and STARs. The waypoint key is used to view information such as runways, frequen- W cies, position and comments on airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections and user waypoints. See Section 3 for more waypoint information. The navigation key is used to view navigation and position information.

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