Garmin GVN 53 Owner's Manual

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3 GVN 53 Owner’s ManualchanGinG the SettinGSTurning Safe Mode Off and OnPress Menu three times. Then select General > SafeMode. When Safe Mode is turned on and the vehicleis moving, Safe Mode disables all navigation systemfunctions that require significant operator attention andcould become a distraction while driving.Changing the Coordinates SettingsPress Menu three times. Then select General >Coordinates.position Format—change the appearance of yourcoordinates. Your current position is viewed on the GPSin the form of coordinates. Because different maps andcharts use different position formats, you can choose thecorrect coordinate system for the type of map you areusing.Map Datum—select the map datum to be used by yourGVN 53. If you are navigating and comparing the GPScoordinates to a map, chart, or other reference, set themap datum in your GVN 53 to the same datum as themap to ensure the most accurate navigation.Setting Audio Mute PolarityPress Menu three times. Then select General > AudioMute polarity. This is used for muting your radio whenyour GVN 53 plays navigation prompts. Select Low orHigh, depending on your radio configuration. See yourradio’s instruction manual for more information.notE: This setting is used only on radios that canswitch to Aux audio based on an external signal.