Garmin V 5.2 4000/5000

[Fishinspot]

Anyone know what all the changes were? I know it fixed the weather issue but anyone have the list of other changes?

Thanks

[bluewaterpirate]

Anyone know what all the changes were? I know it fixed the weather issue but anyone have the list of other changes?

Thanks

There are about 10 - 15 other things that were added/improved on. I haven't had the chance to play with it. Will do so later in the week.

[Fishinspot]

There are about 10 - 15 other things that were added/improved on. I haven't had the chance to play with it. Will do so later in the week.

Sounds good. Thanks BWP!

[marco]

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GPSMAP® 4008

Part Number: 010-00591-00

Suggested Retail Price: $1899.99 USD

Updates & Downloads

GPSMAP 4008 software version 5.20 as of May 22, 2009

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IMPORTANT: To maintain compatibility with all devices on the Garmin Marine Network, please ensure all connected devices meet the minimum software versions, as listed below. Updating your GPSmap unit to the latest software without following this guideline may leave part of your Marine Network unusable.

* GSD 20: 2.00

* GSD 21: 2.00

* GSD 22: 2.00

* GDL 30/30A: 2.90

* GMR 18/24: 2.00

* GMR 20/40: 2.30

* GMR 21/41: 2.00

* GMR 404/406: 2.00

* GPS 17: 2.40

* GPS 17HVS: 2.60

* GPS 17N: 2.60

This download file contains updates for the following products. Please note the latest software version for each of these products.

* GSD 20: 2.30

* GSD 21: 2.40

* GSD 22: 2.60

* GDL 30/30A: 2.90

* GMR 18/24: 3.10

* GMR 20/40: 2.80

* GMR 21/41: 2.10

* GMR 404/406: 2.50

* GFS 10: 2.10

* GHP 10: 2.50

* GMI 10: 2.80

* GHC 10: 2.60

* GWS 10: 2.40

* GPS 17: 2.90

* GPS 17HVS: 2.90

* GPS 17N: 2.80

* GPS 17x-NMEA2000 2.80

* Intelliducer-NMEA2000 2.20

* GPSMAP 3005

* GPSMAP 3006/3010

* GPSMAP 3205

* GPSMAP 3206/3210

* GPSMAP 4008

* GPSMAP 4010

* GPSMAP 4012

* GPSMAP 4208

* GPSMAP 4210

* GPSMAP 4212

* GPSMAP 5008

* GPSMAP 5012

* GPSMAP 5015

* GPSMAP 5208

* GPSMAP 5212

* GPSMAP 5215

The download file contains a change history file for each product in the update.

Software version 2.00 was initial release.

An SD card with 200MB of free space is needed for this update.

Change History

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.20:

* Fixed potential lockup when connected to NMEA 2000 Heading Source.

* Changes to support manufacturing.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

* Fixed missing fishing chart with older g2 vision card.

Changes made from version 4.80 to 5.00:

* Made the units much more responsive to key presses and screen touches.

* Numerous rearrangements of menus, configurations, and adjustments to place most-used features in easy to access locations.

* Made the Back button smarter to minimize the number of key presses required to exit commonly used features.

* Added automatic time zone setting at start-up.

* Added logging of MOB events.

* Expanded control of navigation leg transition to include a time-based choice.

* Changed the chart terminology for heading-up orientation from Track Up to Head Up.

* Improved waypoint marking interfaces to minimize map obstruction and reduce required key presses.

* Greatly improved the drawing speed for charts. In most areas users should rarely see a partially drawn map when zooming and panning.

* Added continuous smoothing between zoom levels.

* Added continuous smoothing of the head-up direction for head-up charts. Head-up users will find this change a remarkable improvement in performance.

* Add ability to choose the label display for waypoints by symbol. User can choose to show labels for waypoints of a particular symbol with the waypoint name, comment, or symbol only.

* Waypoints can now be turned off on charts by symbol. This allows the waypoints on the map to be quickly limited to those of interest for the boater's current activity.

* Added ability to show or hide track logs based on color.

* Added a compass rose overlay option.

* Added ability to mark waypoints with the pointer on weather maps.

* Added all supporting features for the latest g2 and g2 Vision, including user control of bathymetric contour shading.

* Added a perspective 3D display of charts for people who do not have g2 Vision cards.

* Added ability to overlay charts and photographs on the 3D relief when using g2 Vision.

* Added ability to rotate the 3D view and point to objects for review.

* Improved the head-up responsiveness of Mariner's Eye 3D making manual route following much easier to do (no over-steer).

* Numerous appearance and drawing performance improvements.

* Added option for a compass tape at the top of the screen.

* Removed the 'sonar panel' display from Fish Eye 3D and replaced with symbols indicating sonar detections.

* Removed the control for specifying the sonar beam width in the 3D picture. Beam width is determined automatically from the transducer.

* Added a Sentry Mode to make the management of guard zones and timed-transmit modes easier.

* Made the panning and pointing operations more like working with maps.

* Made the symbols for MARPA more like the international standard shapes and colors.

* Added user control for water temperature offset.

* Added ability to move a pointer around on the sonar image when paused and mark waypoints at locations pointed to (underwater waypoints feature).

* Can now load and store multiple sets of user data files on an SD card.

* Added user comments field to waypoints.

* Added range, bearing, and a graphical pointer to waypoint review pages.

* Added support for the new GXM-51 weather receiver.

* Made the MOB function a full-system feature such that pressing MOB on any device will place every device in an MOB-ready state. The software downloaded from this page will also update other Garmin devices connected to the plotter so that they have this feature also.

* When activating navigation on the chart plotter you have the option to engage the autopilot if it is a Garmin GHP-10 connected via NMEA2000.

* Added serial transfer of user data for compatibility with popular PC navigation and planning software.

* When connected to future Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF radios the user can choose to place a DSC call to any item which has an MMSI number including DSC position markers and AIS vessels on the map.

* Changed the symbols and colors to be closer to international standards.

* AIS vessels are only filtered from the map by distance from the boat. The user can set up the range of interest or choose to show all AIS vessels up to a maximum of 100 vessels.

* Added standard 'select and activate' interface for AIS. User can choose which targets to track with a larger symbol and heading/COG indications. All other AIS vessels display in a smaller symbol to minimize clutter.

* Use a solid line for AIS vessel heading and a dashed line for course over ground.

* Added user-controlled trails for AIS, DSC, and MARPA vessels.

* Added connecting legs over shallow areas at the beginning and end of the path. This allows the boater to auto guide to a shore-based service. The unit will sound an alarm when the boat approaches the shallow leg.

* Added a control for shore-line proximity tolerance which allows the user to choose tighter margins for passage through narrow channels or set a larger distance margin from the shoreline.

* Plotter will allow a GHP-10 family autopilot connected via NMEA2000 to steer the Auto guidance path.

* When following Auto guidance added a navigation option to recalculate Auto guidance to the current destination from the boat's current position.

[blue moon]

It was also supposed fix the Fishfinder noise problem that some are us are experiencing. My 4208/gsd22 has had some black noise at mid-depth that is not bait or fish (as some think it is). Version 5.2 changed the black noise to a color noise, problem still not fixed. It's my understanding it cannot be fixed. Garmin just replaced my 4208 and will be replacing the GSD22 this week. Hopefully this will fix it. If not, Garmin's support has been fantastic so I'm sure they will do something.

[dmartin155]

I have version 4.8 on my 4008. From what I've read here and on other boards, not sure if I should upgrade. Seems like more problems than fixes. Anyone disagree???

[bluewaterpirate]

I have version 4.8 on my 4008. From what I've read here and on other boards, not sure if I should upgrade. Seems like more problems than fixes. Anyone disagree???

Most of the issues have been with the sonar functionalities. Garmin is in the process of working on their sonar software codes.