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Initializing Connected LED Lights Using a Chartplotter

Before you can interact with any connected LED lights using the chartplotter or stereo, you must first initialize the lights by providing information about the type of light source supported by the connected LEDs.

  1. From the lighting control screen on a compatible chartplotter connected to the same NMEA 2000® network as the Garmin Spectra™ LED control module, select Options > Installation > Lights.

    A list of all available lights is shown. Any light indicated with a yellow circle and Not Used as the Light Output must be initialized before it's available for use by the system.

  2. Select a light from the list on the left.
  3. Select Light Output and select the type of LEDs connected:

    • RGB: The connected dimmable LEDs support a full range of colors.

    • RGBW: The connected dimmable LEDs support a full range of colors and high quality white light.

    • CRGBW: The connected dimmable LEDs support a full range of colors and multiple temperature white light.

    • Single Channel: The dimmable LEDs support one dedicated color.

    TIP: You can select Identify to illuminate the selected light to help identify and test the selected LED type.
  4. Repeat this procedure for all connected lights until all of the intended LED lights are initialized.
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September 2025
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