The connectors and locations are the same across all of the GPSMAP^® 9000xsv series models. A GPSMAP 9x13xsv model is shown below.

This device can connect to additional Garmin devices to share data such as radar, sonar, and detailed mapping using Garmin BlueNet technology. For more information about Garmin BlueNet technology, including best practices for properly constructing a network that contains both Garmin BlueNet devices and legacy Garmin Marine Network devices, go to garmin.com/manuals/bluenet.

When connecting Garmin BlueNet devices and legacy Garmin Marine Network devices to this device, observe these considerations.

• The NETWORK ports on the device each act as a Garmin BlueNet network switch. Any Garmin BlueNet device can connect to any NETWORK port to share data with all devices on the boat connected by a Garmin BlueNet cable.

• You can connect legacy Garmin Marine Network devices to this device if you install a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway.

• All devices connected to the Garmin BlueNet network must be connected to the same ground. If multiple power sources are used for Garmin BlueNet network devices, you must tie all ground connections from all power supplies together using a low resistance connection or tie them to a common ground bus bar, if available.

• You must use a Garmin BlueNet network cable for all Garmin BlueNet network connections.

  • You must not use third-party CAT5 cable and RJ45 connectors for Garmin BlueNet network connections.

  • Additional Garmin BlueNet cables and connectors are available from your Garmin dealer or from garmin.com.

This device can connect to a NMEA 2000 network on your boat to share data from NMEA 2000 compatible devices such as a GPS antenna or a VHF radio. The included NMEA 2000 cables and connectors allow you to connect the device to your existing NMEA 2000 network. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network you can create a basic one using cables from Garmin.

This device is not powered through the NMEA 2000 network. You must connect the device to a power source (Connecting to Power).

If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, you should read the Technical Reference for NMEA 2000 Products at garmin.com/manuals/nmea_2000.

The port labeled NMEA 2000 is used to connect the device to a standard NMEA 2000 network.

• The chartplotter provides one Tx (transmit) port and one Rx (receive) port.

• Each port has 2 wires, labeled A and B according to the NMEA 0183 convention. The corresponding A and B wires of each internal port should be connected to the A (+) and B (-) wires of the NMEA 0183 device.

• You can connect one NMEA 0183 device to the Rx port to input data to this chartplotter, and you can connect up to three NMEA 0183 devices in parallel to the Tx port to receive data output by this chartplotter.

• See the NMEA 0183 device installation instructions to identify the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) wires.

• You must use 28 AWG (0.08 mm²), shielded, twisted-pair wiring for extended runs of wire. Solder all connections and seal them with heat-shrink tubing.

• Unless instructed for specific installation types, you should not connect the NMEA 0183 data wires from this device to power ground.

• The power cable from the chartplotter and the NMEA 0183 devices must be connected to a common power ground.

• The internal NMEA 0183 ports and communication protocols are configured on the chartplotter. See the NMEA 0183 section of the chartplotter owner's manual for more information.

• See the chartplotter owner's manual for a list of the approved NMEA 0183 sentences that the chartplotter supports.

The device can be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. This is optional, and the alarm wire is not necessary for the device to function normally. When connecting the device to a lamp or horn, observe these considerations.

• The alarm circuit switches to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds.

• The maximum current is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the chartplotter to 100 mA.

• To toggle visual and audible alerts manually, you can install single-pole, single-throw switches.

This chartplotter can connect to an engine network on your boat to read data from compatible devices such as certain engines. The engine network follows a standard and uses proprietary messages.

You should consult the manufacturer of your engine or engine network when connecting the chartplotter. Some manufacturers may have requirements you must follow when connecting to avoid unexpected behavior.

The port labeled J1939 is used to connect the device to the existing engine network. You must route the cable within 6 m (20 ft.) of the engine network backbone.

The Garmin GPSMAP J1939 accessory cable requires connection to a power source and proper termination. For more information on connecting to your engine network, see the manufacturer's engine documentation.

This chartplotter allows video input from HDMI video sources, such as a Chromecast™ device or a Blu-Ray™ player. You can view protected HDMI content (HDCP content) on the chartplotter screen, but are limited with how you can view that content on additional devices.

Through the HDMI OUT port, you can display the chartplotter on an external screen, such as a television or monitor. You can view HDCP content on an external monitor that supports industry HDCP standards.

HDMI video is shared across the Garmin BlueNet network and across the Garmin Marine Network, but it is not shared across the NMEA 2000 network. HDCP content cannot be shared across the Garmin network to GPSMAP 8000 series or older chartplotters. HDCP content can be shared by a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter only to other GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotters connected to the Garmin BlueNet network.

The Garmin GPSMAP HDMI accessory cable is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use an active HDMI cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables.

You can use an adapter cable to power a media player stick using a USB port on the chartplotter. The USB DRD port can supply up to 2.5 W to power a media player stick. The USB port can supply up to 4.5 W to power a media player stick

You must make all cable connections in a dry environment.

This chartplotter allows video input from composite video sources using the port labeled CVBS IN. When connecting composite video, you should observe these considerations.

• The CVBS IN port uses a BNC connector. You can use a BNC to RCA adapter to connect a composite-video source with RCA connectors to the CVBS IN port.

• Video is shared across the Garmin Marine Network, but it is not shared across the NMEA 2000 network.

You can connect the chartplotter to a computer to see the computer screen on the chartplotter touchscreen and control the computer using the chartplotter touchscreen. To see the computer screen, you must connect the computer to the HDMI IN port. To control the computer, you must connect the computer to the USB DRD port.

The Garmin HDMI accessory cable (010-12390-20) is 4.5 m (15 ft) long. If you need a longer cable, you should use an active HDMI cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI cables.

You must make all cable connections in a dry environment.