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- Page 1 INTERPHASE INTERPHASE VISTA vistman1 page 1 PERATION ANUAL ™ Tuesday, July 06, 1999 10:15...
- Page 2 We feel proud of the VISTA Forward Scanning Sonar and your satisfaction is very important to us. To this end, we welcome any comments or suggestions that you might have in regard to this equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Scanning Speed (Resolution) Adjustment Down View Range Adjustment Sensitivity Adjustment Bottom Hardness Alarm Adjustment Zoom & Bottom Track Data View Interpreting Your VISTA Display Forward View Noise and Sensitivity Adjustments Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Interference Problems Specifictions... -
Page 4: General Information
It will display water depth, bottom conditions and submerged objects such as fish, or objects in your path, on its high resolution display. The VISTA is available with either a transom or thru-hull scanning sonar depth transducer. The VISTA allows operation in your choice of nine languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, or Greek. -
Page 5: Principle Of Operation
"real time" or "live action" mode. Interphase has taken this same technology and modified it for use in the marine market. - Page 6 It is also important to realize that while the VISTA shows the bottom in both the forward and the conventional downlooking mode, the presentations are really quite different. The forward scan shows a view as the beam “sweeps”...
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Page 7: Display Unit Installation
Installation Display Unit The compact size of the VISTA display unit allows for easy installation in almost any vessel. To get maximum performance and life from your unit, the following guidelines should be considered when selecting a mounting location: 1) Select a location where the unit is protected from excessive temperatures. - Page 8 Transducer (9-pin) Red Wire 12 Volt Battery vistman1 page 8 than that supplied by Interphase may void your warranty. Cable Connectors Accessory (8-pin) Accessory (3-pin) 12 VDC Power Cable (2-pin) N/C = No Connection (view from front of female plug)
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Page 9: Transducer Installation
Transducer Installation The VISTA comes standard with either a transom mount or thru-hull style forward scanning transducer. The VISTA’S transducer contains an 7 element ceramic array in its front nose area and a single downlooking element in the bottom area. The array is positioned so... - Page 10 30’ Extension Cable 9-pin Interphase Part # Male 04-0014-008 Transom Mount Bracket in Released Position Suggested materials required for installation: Variable speed electric drill with a chuck capacity of 10mm (3/8”) or larger. Hole saw or spade bit 19 mm (7/8”) for...
- Page 11 minimize noise pickup and provide as clear a view as possible of the water ahead of the boat. Study the hull shape of the vessel carefully to determine the best transducer mounting location. To achieve optimal operation the transducer should be mounted in a spot which: Minimizes acoustic noise reception.
- Page 12 The VISTA must have a clear view of the water ahead as it can not magically see through obstructions such as the...
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Page 13: Selecting The Best Location
The VISTA’s transducer can not see through aerated water and water near the bow and near the keel can be quite aerated. Aeration of the transducer can be minimized by keeping the transducer mounted away from the keel and by not mounting too far forward. - Page 14 Because the VISTA scans a 12 degree beam from the surface ahead to directly below the boat, it is important to make sure that the transducer is installed so that it will scan in a vertical direction and not off to either side.
- Page 15 transducer cables. If there is any hull irregularity near the selected mounting location, it may be desirable to drill from the outside. 2) Use a 1” hole saw and drill the hole from the outside of the hull. Sand or clean the area around the hole, inside and outside to insure that the sealing compound will adhere properly to the hull.
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Page 16: Basic Operation
Power/Backlight Key Press the "Power/Backlight" key located at the lower right of the unit to turn the VISTA on. The unit will respond with an audible beep when it turns on. Pressing this key again turns the backlight on and off, each time accompanied by a beep. -
Page 17: Getting Started
Menu appears as shown at below right. The Main Menu From the Main Menu you can see that the VISTA has four basic display modes or Views. They include: FWD (Full Screen Forward View) DOWN (Full Screen (Conventional Downlooking View) DATA (Split Screen View with Large Digit Depth on left and Forward scanning display on right.) -
Page 18: Set-Up View
The pictures shown in the DEMO mode are representations of what you might see on your VISTA. In actual use the picture you will get can vary significantly depending on depth, bottom and water conditions, the speed of your boat and many other factors (see Interpreting The VISTA’s Forward Display, page... -
Page 19: Language Selection
When the boat is pointed directly toward a known target (such as a piling or buoy, the target should appear in the center of the VISTA’S FWD scanning display. If not, go to the SET-UP and press the ALIGN button and turn the large knob to adjust. -
Page 20: Fwd View (Full Screen Forward Scan)
(white on black). To return to the main forward looking menu, press the left soft key labeled "LAST". Note: The Auto Mode will only work if the Vista can find the bottom. If the depth is greater than 320 feet or if the water is full of bait or otherwise turbulent, the Vista will not work in the Auto Mode. -
Page 21: Alarm Adjustment
60 forward beams and will alternate between a forward beam and the down-looking beam. In the FAST position, only 30 beams will be used and the VISTA will send 5 forward scanning beams for every down-looking sample. Use the FAST mode to get a faster picture update. The resolution of the display decreases in this mode, but the picture update is much faster than in the NORM mode. -
Page 22: Down View
(Conventional down looking) The VISTA’s phased array transducer includes an element to look directly below the boat. In this mode the VISTA LCD display will show a picture exactly like the conventional fixed beam down-looking fish finders. When in this mode, the... -
Page 23: Bottom Hardness
(Split Screen displays) When using the Down display (conventional down looking view), the VISTA can also display a split screen high resolution zoom of any 25% of the depth range, or can show a split screen Bottom Track or Bottom Lock display. - Page 24 vistman1 page 24 rough bottoms or in rough conditions, this feature is extremely useful to eliminate rapidly changing bottom depths from the display and to show only suspended targets close to the bottom. Press the soft key labeled "ZOOM Ç Ç " to activate the split screen high resolution zoom function.
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Page 25: Data View
Data View From the Main menu, press the soft key labeled DATA to see a split screen display with large depth digits on the left and a forward scanning view on the right. The large digital digits show the digital depth directly beneath the boat Notice that the menu in the DATA view is exactly the same as in the FWD view. -
Page 26: Interpreting Your Vista Display
Vista’s LCD. Since the Vista knows the direction in which it sent the transmit pulse and the time it took to receive the return echo, it can determine the location of the object or bottom that created the return echo. -
Page 27: Noise And Sensitivity Adjustments
The top picture and resulting screen display shows a boat in 12 feet of water. The Vista’s forward range is set to 40 ft. Notice on the scan picture on the right side of the display, the bottom is just starting to show at about 35 to 40 ft in front. -
Page 28: Tvg
- even if both targets are of identical size. The Vista’s receiver circuit includes a Time Variable Gain (TVG) feature where the receiver’s gain is controlled by the microprocessor and increases in value as the depth or forward range increases. -
Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq's)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How wide is the scanning beam? The phased array scanning beam on all Interphase scanning sonar operates with a 12 degree cone angle is about 15' wide. The transducer operates at approximately 200 kHz. The beam has many unique as increased ranges. -
Page 30: Maintenance
Vista remains problem free. 1) Keep your Vista clean and dry. Occasionally wipe unit off with a damp cloth, but be careful not to scratch the lens covering the LCD screen. For stubborn dirt, use a mild soap and a damp cloth. NEVER USE SOLVENTS SUCH AS PAINT THINNER, ACETONE, OR GASOLINE TO CLEAN YOUR Vista. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide If you are experiencing trouble with your Vista, please refer to the following checklist: PROBLEM Unit will not turn on. Unit beeps but no picture appears on the screen. Unit blows fuses. Loses picture at speed. LCD darkens in sunlight after prolonged use. - Page 32 An “A/B” system allows you to run your electronic gear on one battery, while the starter and alternator are Your authorized marine electronics dealer is familiar with the methods of reducing electrical interference and is vistman1 Vista Vista away from the source and checking to ensure that the Vista’s...
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Page 33: Specifictions
Specifications isplay Type: Depth Ranges: Forward Ranges: Transmit Frequency: Zoom Ranges: Pulselength and Sounding Rates: Transmitter Power: Power Requirements: Dimensions: Standard Equipment: vistman1 page 33 Depth only Depth only Thru-Hull Transducer Transom Transducer Part # T1-0200-029 Part # T1-0200-028 128 x 160 pixels; 20,480 total pixel Super Twist LCD 18 overlapping depth ranges, 0 - 20 to 0 - 320 feet 18 overlapping forward ranges, 0 - 30 to 0 - 600 feet 200 kHz... -
Page 34: Interference Problems
Interference Problems. This information solves the most common problems. If problems persist, please call Interphase Technical Service at (408)477-4944 or send your unit in with the information below filled out. If you do need to return your set, send it to the following address: Service Department Interphase Technologies, Inc. -
Page 35: Warranty
Repair or replacement during the warranty period will not extend the basic warranty period. This warranty does not apply to an Interphase product that has failed due to improper installation, misuse, or accident, nor does it apply to products which have been repaired or altered outside the Interphase factory.