Product Feature
Identical to the GPSMAP 276C but supplied with European street mapping pre-loaded and full set of marine and automotive accessories.
The GPSMAP 278C is an all-in-one, versatile, colour chartplotter and automotive navigator ? perfect for land or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that's easy to read in bright sun along with a built-in basemap and auto routing to provide you with turn-by-turn directions to the marina for a day of boating.
On water, the GPSMAP 278C is a dependable, colour chartplotter with a built-in Autoroute basemap enhanced by Garmin's marine cartography. It accepts pre-programmed or user programmed data cards with MapSource? BlueChart? for offshore detail.
In addition, the GPSMAP 278C supports external NMEA sources for water depth, water temperature, and water speed through two serial interfaces. The unit also features a new Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) ? an advanced navigation tool commonly found on aircraft, but equally practical in the marine environment. The CDI quickly indicates if a boat has veered off course.
On land, the GPSMAP 278C?s European Autoroute Kit that includes MapSource City Select? software pre-loaded, friction mount, and 12-volt power adapter with speaker, drivers can receive voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to addresses and points of interest throughout Europe.
For map transfer or software updates, the GPSMAP 278C features a fast USB-PC interface. The unit is also powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, or a standard 230-volt AC plug.
FEATURES:
* 3.8-inch diagonal, 480 x 320 pixel, 256-color TFT screen with adjustable LED backlight
* Unit dimensions: 5.7"W x 3.2"H x 1.9"D
* Adjustable marine mounting bracket
* Stores up to 3,000 user waypoints, 50 reversible routes (300 waypoints per route)
* 10,000 point automatic track log; 15 saved tracks
* Rechargeable lithium battery offering 5-15 hours of use (depending on backlight settings)
* WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
* Adjustable quad helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability
* Built-in basemap with automatic routing and turn-by-turn directions
* Accepts standard Garmin data cards and pre-programmed data cards
*Provides separate serial and USB interfaces
* 2 NMEA serial ports
* Offers BlueChart night mode for easier viewing at nighttime
* Large numbers option for easy viewing
* Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, User, and more
* Provides a course deviation indicator when navigating
*Project your position on the map with the configurable complex heading line
* Built-in tide tables and celestial tables for sun and moon calculations
* Alarms: anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, and clock
* Water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for 30 minutes)
Garmin Part Number - 0100056900 (010-00569-00)
| Unit dimensions, WxHxD | 5,7 " x 3,2 " x 1,9 " |
| Display size, WxH | 3,8 inch diagonal |
| Display resolution, WxH | 480 x 320 pixel |
| Display type | 256 colorTFT screen |
| Battery | 12 vdc external |
| Waterproof | yes |
| High-sensitivity receiver | yes |
| Basemap | yes |
| Preloaded maps | yes (regional) |
What's Included
* GPSMAP 278
* Preloaded City Navigator? Europe NT maps (full coverage, now with Eastern Europe)
* MapSource City Navigator Europe NT DVD (full coverage, now with Eastern Europe)
* USB cable
* Power/data cable
* Marine mount
* Automotive mount
* Universal friction mount
* Vehicle power cable with speaker
* AC charger
* Protective cover
* Owner's manual
* Quick reference guide
