Foreword - Furuno FSV-25S Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the FSV-25/FSV-25S
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FSV-25/FSV-25S Color Scanning Sonar. We are
confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliabil-
ity.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine
electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network
of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environ-
ment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained
properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and main-
tenance.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FSV-25/FSV-25S is a full-circle, multibeam electronic color scanning sonar which detects and
displays schools of fish on the monitor of your choice.
The main features of the FSV-25/FSV-25S are
• Menu-driven operation.
• Vivid 32-color echo strength dependent display for improved recognition of bottom, fish school
concentration, distribution and volume.
• Dual Display mode
• Schools of fish can be searched from horizontal (range direction), vertical (depth direction) with
vertical features.
• Pitching and rolling compensation for stable picture always.
• User programs for one-touch setup of equipment.
• Function keys for direct access to desired menu item.
• Storage and replay of picture and settings.
• Wide variety of display combination modes: horizontal and vertical.
• Various marks and alphanumeric fishing and navigation information for intuitive operation.
• Fish histogram shows signal strength distribution of echo within estimate mark.
• Audio function for monitoring echoes along user-selected area through loudspeaker (option).
• Fish mark estimates fish speed.
• Fish estimate feature to compare the volume of two schools of fish.
• Net course mark shows probable drift of net against tidal current.
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