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CR1522/CS1522 ASIA software version 9.00

as of October 7, 2024

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Notes:

• Installation instructions:
  
  
  1. Click on 'Download' and choose to save the file to your computer. Select an easy place to find the file, such as the 'My Documents', 'Downloads', or 'Desktop'.
  2. Once the download is complete, double-click to open the zip file from the location it was downloaded to.
  3. Drag the 'Garmin' folder from this location and drop it onto the card. The 'Garmin' folder should be the highest level folder on the SD card.
  4. Power on the device and make sure all attached network devices are powered on as well.
  5. Insert the card into the card slot of your primary device. Select 'Update Software' in the window that automatically displays.
  
  
• This download is compatible with PC and Mac.
• Use a new SD card formatted to FAT32 for this update.
• Minimum SD card size: 8GB
• Maximum SD card size: 32GB
• Please back up your user data before applying the update.
• The use of an SD card that contains mapping data is not recommended for this update.
  
  

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Change History

Changes made from version 8.00 to 9.00:

• CR1522
  1. Fix maximum range issue while IMO Range Mode is OFF
  2. Other improvements and bug fixes.
  
• CS1522
  1. Add GT12M/GT17M support
  2. Fix zoom screen control not updated with GSD 26
  3. Other improvements and bug fixes.
  

Changes made from version 7.50 to 8.00:

• CR1522
  Add Spanish and Portuguese support.
  
• CS1522
  1. Add Spanish and Portuguese support.
  2. Remove split zoom from SideVu page.
  

Changes made from version 7.00 to 7.50:

• CR1522
  1. Add new 0.75 nm/mi/km Radar range table.
  2. Add SART mode refinements for improving visibility of SART signal.
  3. Add range mode toggle to switch between IMO-style and Garmin-style radar PIP appearances.
  4. Other improvements and bug fixes.
  
• CS1522
  1. Adjust sonar transmit timeout from 100ms to 250ms.
  2. Other improvements and bug fixes.
  

Changes made from version 6.10 to 7.00:

• Added support for radar mode (Bird/Harbor/Offshore).
• Improved shallow water sonar depth tracking.
• Improved sonar image appearance quality/detail/clarity.
• Added model selection prompt while connected to unsupported transducers.
• Added support for duplicate names to waypoints.
• Added support for waypoint VMG in GoTo.
• Improved auto guidance performance when routing to a marina.
• Hide radar overlay and chart when no position data.
• Added new waypoint symbol.
• Updated translations.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 6.10:

• Improved mixed network detection.
• Improved NMEA2000 device information page.
• Improved SD card selection.
• Added support for new sonar vivid color schemes.
• Added support for sonar picture advance.
• Added support for extended AIS scanning bubble.
• Added support for CM265LH transducer.
• Updated translations.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.
• Fixed the underflow bug in GPS speed filter setting.

Changes made from version 4.00 to 5.00:

• Improved AIS true-scaled outline.
• Added support for AIS display modes.
• Added support for auto rain clutter.
• Added support for display-side echo true trails.
• Added support for radar performance monitor.
• Improved HL Off mode.
• Added support for projected heading of own vessel.
• Added support for radar contrast adjustment.
• Added support for unstable head-up mode.
• Added support for SART signal switch.
• Extended the PI lines to 4 sets.
• Updated translations.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 4.00:

• Redesigned AIS/own ship symbols for IEC-62288.
• Modified for AIS sleep/active improvements.
• Added AIS auto activation area.
• Added the alarm while the target count is about to exceed the maximal capacity.
• Added extended simultor mode.
• Added own ship's outline and CCRP.
• Added Hondex TD67T transducer support to CS1522 internal sounder.
• Added ClearVu and SideVu comboination page.
• Updated radar default settings.
• Added radar scanner operation time information.
• Added radar manual frequency tunning.
• Other improvements and issue fixes.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 3.00:

• Added support for true motion and stabilization mode.
• Added support for target vector mode.
• Improved navigation information box.
• Added support for EBL bearing mode.
• Fixed several UI defects and add DEG'R' unit.
• Improved the positions of context menu and map menu.
• Added restriction for off-center range.
• Improved AIS databox.
• Updated translations.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

Changes made from version to 2.20:

• Support Scan Average feature
• Support Crosstalk Talk feature
• Utilize scanner capability for favorite keys function pool
• Day/Night color scheme
• Support TT trail to track feature
• New Chart/Sonar combo display mode
• Radar target brilliance support
• VRM/EBL offcenter support
• Radar appearance improvement (Bearing ring, Range number/ring setting and X/S-band indicator)
• Refine sonar installation menu for dual band XDCR
• Refine Tide & Current slider
• Re-layout UI appearance (Image viewer, Custom splash screen and Route timed arrival)

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Installation Instructions

1. Click on 'Download' and choose to save the file to your computer. Select an easy place to find the file, such as the 'My Documents', 'Downloads', or 'Desktop'.
2. Once the download is complete, double-click to open the zip file from the location it was downloaded to.
3. Drag the 'Garmin' folder from this location and drop it onto the card. The 'Garmin' folder should be the highest level folder on the SD card.
4. Power on the device and make sure all attached network devices are powered on as well.
5. Insert the card into the card slot of your primary device. Select 'Update Software' in the window that automatically displays.

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