Garmin Meteor 300 Audio System Istruzione Sull'Installazione

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to 

operate the equipment.

The Garmin Meteor device plays your media throughout your 

boat. It connects to your NMEA 2000

®

 network and is controlled 

by your connected Garmin devices or by an optional remote 

control.

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the 

product box for product warnings and other important 

information.

Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask 

when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite 

side of the surface.

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for in-country support information.

• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.

The device may contain a software-update memory card. If so, 

follow the instructions provided with the card. If a software 

update memory card is not included, you must copy the 

software update to a memory card.

Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.

Go to 

Select Download next to “Garmin Marine Network with SD 

card.”

Read and agree to the terms.

Select Download.

Select Run.

Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select 

Next > Finish.

Before you can update the software, you must obtain a 

software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a 

memory card.

Turn on the chartplotter.

After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into 

the card slot.
NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to 

appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is 

inserted.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Wait several minutes while the software update process 

completes.
The device returns to normal operation after the software 

update process is complete.

Remove the memory card.
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device 

restarts fully, the software update is not complete.

In high ambient temperatures and after extended use, the 

device enclosure may reach temperatures deemed dangerous 

to touch. Therefore the unit must be installed in a location where 

it will not be touched during operation.

This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed 

to extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature range 

for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended 

exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperature 

range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device 

failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related 

consequences are not covered by the warranty.

• The device must be mounted in a location where it is not 

submerged.

• The device must be mounted in a location with adequate 

ventilation where it is not exposed to extreme temperatures.

• The device should be mounted so that the cables can be 

connected easily.

• To achieve IPX3 water ingress protection and optimal heat 

sink cooling, the device must be mounted on a vertical 

surface with the connectors pointing downward.

• The device can be mounted on a horizontal surface, but such 

positioning might not achieve IPX3 water ingress protection.

• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device 

should be installed at least 203 mm (8 in.) away from a 

compass.

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is 

recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance 

counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to 

avoid any cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are 

tightened.
Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass 

and overtightened. Garmin recommends applying an anti-seize 

lubricant to the screws before installing them.

Before you mount the device, you must select a mounting 

location and determine the mounting hardware needed for the 

surface.
NOTE: Mounting hardware is included with the device, but it 

may not be suitable for the mounting surface.

Place the device in the mounting location and mark the 

location of the pilot holes.

Drill the appropriate pilot hole for one corner of the device.

July 2014

Printed in Thailand

190-01685-02_0D