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- Page 1 User Manual of Product 1: Garmin Striker Vivid 7sv, Easy-to-Use 7-inch Color Fishfinder and Sonar Transducer, Vivid Scanning Sonar Color Palettes (010-02553-00)
- Page 2 STRIKER VIVID ™ Owner’s Manual...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Mapping a Body of Water Using the with the STRIKER Vivid 4....4 Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature.. 17 Customizing a Combination Page..4 Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Adjusting the Backlight......4 Contours Map........18 Adjusting the Color Mode.......4 Deleting Garmin Quickdraw Setting the Beeper........ - Page 5 Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB..22 Sharing and Managing User Data... 30 Deleting All Waypoints...... 22 Connecting to a Garmin Device to Share Routes........... 22 User Data..........30 Creating and Navigating a Route User Data Sharing Cable Wiring Using the Map........22 Diagram..........
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Device Keys Item Icon Description Returns to the previous screen. Returns to the home screen when held. Scrolls, highlights options, and moves the cursor. Zooms in and out of a view. -
Page 7: Home Screen
When the fishfinder acquires satellite signals, appears at the top of the Home screen. When the fishfinder loses satellite signals, disappears and a flashing question mark appears over on the screen. For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Introduction... -
Page 8: Customizing The Chartplotter
Customizing the Chartplotter Customizing the Home Screen You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen. 1 From the Home screen, select Customize. 2 Select an option: • To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the item to move, and select the new location. •... -
Page 9: Creating A New Combination Page With The Striker Vivid 4
Creating a New Combination Page with the STRIKER Vivid 4 You can create a custom page to suit your needs. 1 Select Customize > Add > Add Combo. 2 Select the first function. 3 Select the second function. 4 Select Split to choose the direction of the split screen (optional). 5 Select Next. -
Page 10: Activecaptain App
5 Bring the mobile device within 24 m (80 ft.) of the STRIKER Vivid device. 6 From your mobile device settings, open the Wi‑Fi connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using the name and password you entered in the Garmin device. -
Page 11: Updating Software With The Activecaptain App
Software Updates > Install Now. Sonar Fishfinder For more information about which transducer is best for your needs, go to garmin.com/transducers. Different sonar views can help you view the fish in the area. The sonar views available vary depending on the type of transducer and sounder module connected to the chartplotter. -
Page 12: Traditional Sonar View
Traditional Sonar View There are several full-screen views available, depending on the transducer that is connected. The full-screen Traditional sonar view shows a large image of the sonar readings from a transducer. The range scale along the right side of the screen shows the depth of detected objects as the screen scrolls from the right to the left. -
Page 13: Garmin Clearvü Sonar View
NOTE: To receive Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar, you need a compatible transducer. For information about compatible transducers, go to garmin.com/transducers. Garmin ClearVü high-frequency sonar provides a detailed picture of the fishing environment around the boat in a detailed representation of structures the boat is passing over. -
Page 14: Sidevü Sonar View
SideVü Sonar View SideVü scanning sonar technology shows you a picture of what lies to the sides of the boat. You can use this as a search tool to find structures and fish. Left side of the boat Right side of the boat The transducer on your vessel Logs Old tires... -
Page 15: Flasher
Flasher The flasher shows sonar information on a circular depth scale, indicating what is beneath your boat. It is organized as a ring that starts at the top and progresses clockwise. Depth is indicated by the scale inside the ring. Sonar information flashes on the ring when it is received at the depth indicated. The colors indicate different strengths of the sonar return. -
Page 16: Split-Zoom View
Before connecting the transducer, you should select the transducer type. The transducer name should be listed on the label on the transducer cable, near the connector. This device is compatible with a range of accessory transducers, including Garmin ClearVü transducers, which are available at garmin.com/transducers. -
Page 17: Sonar Frequencies
Sonar Frequencies NOTE: The frequencies available depend on the chartplotter, sounder modules, and transducer being used. Adjusting the frequency helps adapt the sonar for your particular goals and the present depth of the water. Higher frequencies use narrow beam widths, and are better for high-speed operation and rough sea conditions. Bottom definition and thermocline definition can be better when using a higher frequency. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Zoom
Adjusting the Zoom You can adjust the zoom manually by specifying the span and a fixed starting depth. For example, when the depth is 15 m and the starting depth is 5 m, the device displays a magnified area from 5 to 20 m deep. You also can allow the device to adjust the zoom automatically by specifying a span. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Range Of The Depth Scale
The Auto setting selects a scroll rate to match the boat speed, so targets in the water are drawn with the correct aspect ratio and appear less distorted. When viewing Garmin ClearVü or SideVü sonar views, it is recommend to use the Auto setting. -
Page 20: Sonar Appearance Settings
Sonar Appearance Settings From a sonar view, select > Sonar Setup > Appearance. Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme. Edge: Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help define the hardness or softness of the signal. A-Scope: Displays a vertical flasher along the right side of the screen that shows instantaneously the range to targets along a scale. -
Page 21: Sonar Noise Rejection Settings
Sonar Noise Rejection Settings From a sonar view, select > Sonar Setup > Noise Reject. Interference: Adjusts the sensitivity to reduce the effects of interference from nearby sources of noise. When you adjust the interference setting from off through low , medium , and high , noise is... -
Page 22: Overlay Number Settings
GPS position, and a speed above 32 km/h (20 mph). You can view Garmin Quickdraw Contours in a combination screen or as a single view on the map. The amount of saved data depends on the memory available in the device, your sonar source, and the speed of your boat as you record data. -
Page 23: Adding A Label To A Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map
Community (Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain, page 18). NOTE: The Garmin device must have a memory card slot or Wi‑Fi technology to participate in the Garmin Quickdraw Community. Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain 1 From your mobile device, open the ActiveCaptain app and connect to the STRIKER Vivid device... -
Page 24: Map Settings
Survey Coloring: Sets the color of the Garmin Quickdraw Contours display. When this setting is turned on, the colors indicate the quality of the recording. When this setting is turned off, the contour areas use standard map colors. -
Page 25: Depth Range Shading
For inland fishing, a maximum of five depth ranges can help reduce map clutter. The depth ranges apply to all charts and all bodies of water. Some Garmin LakeVü ™ and premium supplemental charts have multiple depth range shading by default. -
Page 26: Creating A Waypoint On The Map
Creating a Waypoint on the Map 1 From the Quickdraw Map, select a location. 2 Select A list of options appears along the right side of the chart. The options vary based on the location or object you selected. 3 Select Create Waypoint. Navigating to a Waypoint 1 From the Quickdraw Map, use the arrow keys to select the waypoint. -
Page 27: Measuring Distance On The Map
Measuring Distance on the Map You can measure the distance between your location and another location. 1 Pan the map. 2 Select > Measure Distance. The distance between the locations appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. 3 If necessary, select to move the pin and measue the distance to another location. -
Page 28: Creating And Saving A Route
Creating and Saving a Route This procedure saves the route and all the waypoints in it. The starting point can be your present location or another location. 1 Select User Data > Routes > New > Use Chart. 2 Select the starting location of the route. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to add a turn. -
Page 29: Browsing For And Navigating Parallel To A Saved Route
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of them, you must create and save at least one route. 1 Select User Data > Routes. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Navigate To. -
Page 30: Saving The Active Track
Saving the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track. 1 Select User Data > Tracks > Save Active Track. 2 Select an option: • Select the time the active track began. • Select Entire Log. Viewing a List of Saved Tracks Select User Data >... -
Page 31: Retracing The Active Track
Retracing the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track. 1 Select User Data > Tracks > Follow Active Track. 2 Select an option: • Select the time the active track began. • Select Entire Log. 3 Review the course indicated by the colored line. -
Page 32: System Information
Event Log: Allows you to view a log of system events. Software Information: Provides information about the device and the software version. Garmin Devices: Provides information about connected Garmin devices. Reset: Restores the device to factory settings. NOTE: This deletes any setting information you have entered. -
Page 33: Setting The Keel Offset
Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of the water, depending on your needs. -
Page 34: Setting Alarms
Setting Alarms CAUTION The Beeper setting must be turned on to make alarms audible (Setting the Beeper, page 4). Failure to set audible alarms could lead to injury or property damage. Navigation Alarms Select Settings > Alarms > Navigation. Arrival: Sets an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from a turn or a destination. Anchor Drag: Sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored. -
Page 35: Navigation Settings
Connecting to a Garmin Device to Share User Data You can connect the STRIKER Vivid device to a compatible Garmin device to share user data, such as waypoints. If the devices are mounted near each other, you can connect the blue and brown wires. If the devices are mounted too far apart for the wires to reach, you can connect the devices using a User Data Sharing Cable (010-12234-06). -
Page 36: User Data Sharing Cable Wiring Diagram
2 Select an option. NOTICE If you select All, all the data you have saved will be removed, except Garmin Quickdraw contours data. If you are connected to another device and User Data Sharing is enabled, data is removed from all connected devices. -
Page 37: Appendix
• If the device is receiving enough power but does not turn on, contact Garmin product support. The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. -
Page 38: My Device Will Not Acquire Gps Signals
Changing the Fuse in the Power Cable 1 Open the fuse housing 2 Twist and pull the fuse to remove it 3 Insert a new 3 A fast-blow fuse. 4 Close the fuse housing. My device will not acquire GPS signals If the device is not acquiring satellite signals, there could be a few causes. -
Page 39: Index
30 flasher 10 fishfinder. See sonar frequencies 9, 11, 12 gain 13 Garmin ClearVü 8 Garmin ClearVü 8 interference 16 To 20, 21 SideVü 9 GPS 33 surface noise 16 settings 26 suspended targets 15 signals 2 views 7, 9, 11, 12 accuracy 29 waypoint 12... - Page 41 September 2021 GUID-C3C9935A-44AD-4A64-8690-B6176625C6BC v2...
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