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Raymarine L470 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 FishFinder L470 Instruction Manual Raymarine...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Echo sounding – How it works (inside front cover) FishFinder L470 – Features and functions i For information and service ii Introduction 1 About the FishFinder L470 1 System Components 2 Standard Equipment 2 Standard Transducers 2 Optional Accessories 2...
  • Page 3 Lamp/Contrast Menu 29 Operating Pages 30 FishFinder Page 32 Choosing a Frequency 37 Fish Indications 38 Bottom Indications 39 Window Page 41 Sidelooker Page 43 Digital Page 47 Performance Modes 50 Zoom Mode 50 A-Scope (Bottom Coverage) Mode 52 Bottom Lock Mode 54 Setup Instructions 56 The Setup Menu 56 Range Setting 57...
  • Page 4 Resetting the Unit to Factory Defaults 81 Default Settings 82 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 83 Cleaning Instructions 83 Troubleshooting Suggestions Servicing a Thru-Hull Transducer 87 How to Contact Raymarine 87 Specifications 91 General Information 91 FishFinder Functions 92 Connector Diagrams 93 Glossary of Terms 94...
  • Page 5 List of Figures Figure Unit in Use Front Panel Typical Installation Transducer Types Assembling the Transducer Bracket Transducer Mounted on Transom Transducer Bracket, Side View Correct Mounting Position Mounting the Transducer Installing the Sidelooker Transducer Installing the Sidelooker Transducer on a Trolling Motor Suppression Ferrites 2-10 Installation on Bracket...
  • Page 6 Frequency Menu Item Log Reset Menu Item Reaching the System Setup Menu System Setup Menu 4-10 Zoom Select Menu Item 4-11 Zoom Screen Split/Full Menu Item 4-12 Bottom Lock Range Menu Item 4-13 Bottom Lock Split/Full Menu Item 4-14 Digital Setup Menu Item 4-15 Sidelooker Range Menu item 4-16...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    • measure the speed of the boat and the distance traveled • show the water temperature We are sure you will find the FishFinder L470 to be one of the most useful devices on your boat. Raymarine FishFinder L470 Display Unit...

  • Page 8: System Components

    DC power cable Instruction manual Four #10 x 3/4” ss mounting screws Standard Transducers Depending on which model of the L470 you have purchased, the box will include one of the transducers listed below: Description Transom-mount transducer (with speed and temperature sensors, including...
  • Page 9 Transom-mount speed and temperature sensor (used with depth-only transducers M78922, M78928, M78946) Replacement transom transducer mounting bracket kit Transducer switch box (select between two L470 FishFinder displays, using one transducer) Replacement paddle wheel kit (for transom- mount transducer) Replacement paddle wheel kit...

  • Page 10: Installation

    2 – Installation The installation process has four parts: • Mounting the transducer • Mounting the display unit • Connecting the cables for the transducer and power supply • Calibrating the display unit About the Transducer Several different kinds of transducers can be used with this unit. The transom- mount style, used most often, and in-hull types are shown in Fig.

  • Page 11: Selecting The Correct Type Of Transducer

    M78898 M78923 Transom-mount Thru-hull transducer transducer M78946 M78930 In-hull Sidelooker transducer transducer for transom mount Selecting the Correct Type of Transducer Before you begin the installation, double-check to be sure you have the correct type of transducer. Each kind of transducer is designed for a particular type of use.

  • Page 12: Assembling The Transducer Bracket

    Use a trolling motor transducer if – . . . you want to attach the transducer to a trolling motor. (Not recom- mended for deep water operations.) Use a Sidelooker transducer – . . . for searching for fish or structure on either side of the boat. This type of transducer is attached to the bracket of the transom-mount transducer, or to the shaft of the trolling motor.

  • Page 13: Transducer Mounted On Transom

    Allow a clearance of at least 10 inches (254 mm) 10" (254 mm) • If your boat has twin propellers (outboard or inboard-outboard), place the transducer near the centerline of the boat. Do not mount the transducer behind any hull fittings, intakes, or •...

  • Page 14: Correct Mounting Position

    Average transom angle– Vertical transom – no wedge necessary place wedge this way 2 to 5 2 to 5 For fiberglass hull – 1/8" to 1/4" (3.2 to 6 mm) For aluminum hull – 1/4" to 3/8" (6 to 9 mm) The bow of the transducer Rivets on the hull are is above the bottom of the...

  • Page 15: Mounting The Transom-Mount Transducer

    measured from the bottom of the transom. • If considering the Sidelooker option, look for a mounting location where the Sidelooker array will not be blocked by the engine housing or other mounted hardware. • If the boat will be carried on a trailer, be sure the transducer will not hit any rollers, bunks or fittings on the trailer.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Optional Sidelooker Transducer - Transom-Mount Installation

    Move the bracket up or down so that the leading edge of the trans- ducer has the clearance shown in Fig. 2-5. Once the bracket is in the correct position, you can tighten the screws. Mounting the Optional Sidelooker Transducer - Transom-Mount Installation The Sidelooker transducer allows the display unit to check the water to either side of the boat.

  • Page 17: Installation Notes - Thru-Hull Transducer

    Installation Notes – Thru-Hull Transducer Detailed instructions for this installation will be included with the trans- ducer. In this section, we will note just a few important points. Earlier we listed three general rules for placing transducers. All of these rules apply when you are mounting a thru-hull transducer. Here are some other rules for selecting the best mounting location: For planing hulls –...

  • Page 18: Installation Notes - In-Hull Transducer

    If the hull of the boat has a core-type hull, you will need to follow some special mounting procedures. The core material must be protected from any water which may leak from the inside of the boat. (If the core material is allowed to remain wet, it may rot and weaken the hull.) When working with the transducer, support it by holding the body of the unit or the rings.

  • Page 19: Installation Notes - Trolling Motor Transducers

    Installation Notes – Trolling Motor Transducers Both Downlooker and Sidelooker transducers may be installed on a trolling motor. See Fig. 2-8. Detailed instructions for these installations will be included with the transducer(s). The Downlooker transducer is mounted on the horizontal gear case of the motor.

  • Page 20: Installation Notes - Transducer For Speed And Temperature Only

    Installation Notes – Transducer for Speed and Temperature Only This type of transducer may be used with a thru-hull transducer which reads depth only. The speed/temperature transducer is attached to the transom of the boat. Detailed instructions for this installation will be included with the transducer.

  • Page 21: Suppression Ferrites

    • Use only genuine Raymarine cables. During the installation, do not cut the transducer cable or remove the connector. Do not try to shorten or splice the cable. The transducer cable includes several wires, along with shielding and insulation.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Display Unit - Standard Mount

    To release the display from the base, press on the right and left sides until you hear the clicks. Slide the display out of the bracket. The display can be turned from side to side. Mounting the Display Unit – Standard Mount You may mount the display unit on any flat surface using the bracket supplied.

  • Page 23: Dimensions

    Hole 3/16" (5 mm) 2-27/32" (72 mm) 1-3/4" (45 mm) 1-15/32" (37 mm) 1-3/4" (44 mm) 4-9/32" (109 mm) Installation 2-25/32" (70 mm) 2-21/32" (67 mm) 6-5/8" (169 mm) 8-1/4" (210 mm) 5-13/16" (147 mm) 3-29/32"(99 mm) 4-7/32"(107 mm) Fig. 2-11 Dimensions...

  • Page 24: Mounting The Display Unit - Flush Mount

    Mounting the Display Unit – Flush Mount In order to do this installation, you will need the optional flush mounting kit (part no. M99-138). See Fig. 2-12. Select a mounting location on the dashboard or control panel. Choose a clear, flat area at least 7" x 7" (180 mm x 180 mm). Be sure you will also have at least 6"...

  • Page 25: Installing The Transducer Cable

    Separate the display unit from the mounting bracket. (See Fig. 2-13.) Press the large button in the center of the bracket to separate the bracket arms. The display unit is attached to the arms by two screws. Each screw is covered by a cap. Locate the small slot beside each cap and pry upward using a small screwdriver.

  • Page 26: Installing Cable On Transom

    Coil the extra cable and tie it out of the way. If the 20 foot transducer cable is not long enough, a 15 foot extension cable (5M) is available from your Raymarine dealer (part no. M99-140). Fig. 2-14...

  • Page 27: Installing The Transducer Cable - Sidelooker Option

    Installation with Separate Speed and Temperature Sensors Optional depth-only and speed- and temperature-only transducers are available for the FishFinder L470. In this optional configuration the separate transducers are connected via a “Y” type receptacle cable located on the optional speed- and temperature-only transducer cable.

  • Page 28: Making The Dc Power Connections

    Plug the cable from the depth-only transducer into the receptacle connector on the optional speed- and temperature-only transducer. The speed- and temperature-only transducer then connects at the transducer receptacle of the FishFinder L470. This is shown below in Fig. 2-16. Sensor for...

  • Page 29: Dc Power Connections

    BLACK RF ground terminal (+), and the black wire to the negative terminal (-). The negative terminal may also be called “ground” or “earth.” (The display unit is internally protected if you accidentally reverse the polarity of the power wires.) Attach the red or positive wire to a 5 amp circuit breaker.

  • Page 30: Calibrating The Sensors

    Note – Press firmly when inserting the power cable and transducer cable to ensure a tight seal. When you press the button, the display unit should turn on. If the unit will not turn on and you suspect that you may have reversed the power connections, check the DC power lines all the way back to the battery.
  • Page 31 higher value for Speed Cal. If the display unit is reading high , use a smaller number for Speed Cal. You may enter any value between 75 and 125. The temperature sensor is usually very accurate, but you can adjust the calibration using the entry for “Temp Cal.”...

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    3 seconds, the display unit will switch off. Power button Page control Setup button SETUP Clear button CLEAR ZOOM Zoom button A-SCP A-Scope button LOCK Bottom Lock FISHFINDER L470 Fig. 3-1 button Display Panel – to SETUP Operating Instructions...
  • Page 33 Page Control Up and down arrows – ( During setup – Use these controls to call up a choice or move to the next line on a menu. If the Zoom display is turned on – If the manual zoom feature is turned on, these will move the zoom display up or down.

  • Page 34: Turning The Power On And Off

    The “Bottom Lock” Mode shows a “bottom-up” view. The LOCK bottom is used as a reference, and all depths are mea- sured from the bottom up. For more information, see the section on “Performance Modes” on page 50. Turning the Power On and Off Press the button once to turn on the power.

  • Page 35: Lamp/Contrast Menu

    Adjust lamp brightness The L470 FishFinder has a backlit display and keypad. This feature allows you to use the unit at night. The backlight for the display is adjustable to five levels of brightness. To turn the lamp on or adjust the brightness, <...

  • Page 36: Operating Pages

    FishFinder CLEAR Page. Operating Pages The L470 FishFinder has four “pages,” or normal displays. These can be used to show different kinds of information. Here is a list of the pages: Mode Function...
  • Page 37 Lamp/Contrast Menu FishFinder Page CLEAR Sidelooker Page Window Page (Only if Sidelooker feature is turned on) Digital Page Fig. 3-3 Return to Operating FishFinder Pages Page Operating Instructions...

  • Page 38: Fishfinder

    FishFinder Page Auto range on Auto sensitivity on Fish alarm set Auto zoom on Shallow alarm set Fish symbol on Deep alarm set Buzzer symbol Auto features on Speed Log/distance Water temperature Bottom indication Bottom depth Figure 3-4 shows a typical FishFinder display. (The FishFinder Page is also called the “chart”...
  • Page 39 “chart speed.” You can adjust this using the “Setup Menu.” (See Section 4.) Many of the items on this display appear in the other display pages. Since you are likely to use the FishFinder Page most often, we will explain all of these items here.
  • Page 40 Fish alarm set The FishFinder also has an alarm which will sound when- ever it detects a fish. When this alarm is set, the fish symbol appears at the top of the display. If the alarm is triggered and the buzzer has been turned on (in the System Setup Menu), the buzzer will sound for a moment.
  • Page 41 the unit to use both frequencies at the same time (“dual frequency”), or even display both frequencies at once (“split screen”). Auto frequency on (A) An “A” indication here shows that the unit is choosing the frequency automatically. (For more on this, see “Choosing the Frequency.”) Boat symbol This symbol is always turned on.
  • Page 42 From the System Setup Menu, you can turn this item off or change the units used for this display. Fish symbol This indicates that the FishFinder sees a fish. Generally, the larger the fish symbol appears, the larger the fish. (The size of the fish symbol actually depends on a number of factors.

  • Page 43: Choosing A Frequency

    The “frequency” is a measure of how fast the sound waves change or “vibrate.” The FishFinder uses sound waves with two different frequencies – 50 kHz and 200 kHz. Raymarine uses these two frequencies because each is better for a particular purpose: 50 kHz frequency •...

  • Page 44: Fish Indications

    The body of a fish is just a little more dense than the surrounding water. There is really nothing very solid for the sound waves to bounce off of. The FishFinder L470 is very good at telling the difference between a fish and the surrounding water. In fact, Raymarine is the leader in this technology.

  • Page 45: Bottom Indications

    fish symbols on the display. A fish with a large air sac will produce a large fish symbol, while a fish with a small sac will produce a small symbol. The symbol also indicates which of the two frequencies was used to locate the fish.

  • Page 46: Bottom Conditions

    Hard (Sand) Soft (Mud) reach through this layer, and may be reflected by a more solid layer below. It is also possible that the sound waves are making two complete trips – hitting the seabed, bouncing off of the bottom of the boat, then reflecting off the seabed again.

  • Page 47: Window

    Window Page The Window Page is a flexible feature which allows you to combine several different kinds of information on the display of the unit. See Fig. 3-7. The right side of the Window Page is a half-screen version of the Fish- Finder Page.

  • Page 48: Options For Window

    Option A Option C Option E Option G Option B Option D Option F Option H Fig. 3-8 Options for Window Page Operating Instructions...

  • Page 49: Sidelooker

    The digital displays in Window options A, B, C, D, and E all behave identically to the corresponding ones in the full-screen Digital Page (see page 47). The sidelooker displays in Window options F, G, and H all behave identically to those in the full-screen Sidelooker Page (see page 44). These options will only be displayed if the Sidelooker feature is enabled.
  • Page 50 The optional Sidelooker transducer transmits two acoustic beams—one to the port side of the boat, and one to the starboard. These are displayed on the left and right halves of the Sidelooker Page. See Fig. 3-9. Once the Sidelooker feature has been turned on, you can reach the Sidelooker page easily.
  • Page 51 Underwater objects such as submerged tree stumps or rocks can also be detected by the Sidelooker transducer. These objects usually appear as thicker vertical targets. The Sidelooker sounding beam is transmitted very close to the surface of the water. In rough or choppy water this turbulence may appear on the Sidelooker display as “noise”...
  • Page 52 measured sideways . See Fig. 3-9. The units used here are chosen using the entry for Depth Units in the System Setup Menu. If you have selected feet (FT) or fathoms (FA), the distance shown here will be measured in feet. If you have selected meters (M), the distance shown here will be in meters.

  • Page 53: Digital

    System Setup Menu. (See page 64 for details.) The distance traveled, calculated using the signal from the paddlewheel or impeller. The L470 remembers this value after the unit is turned off, provided the unit is shut off using Operating Instructions Fig.
  • Page 54 button. The Log may be reset to zero from the Setup Menu. (See page 63 for details.) Battery The measured DC voltage of your boat’s battery. Elapsed Time The amount of time which has passed since turning the unit on, in Hours : Minutes : Seconds. The Elapsed Time may be reset to 00:00:00 from the Setup menu when the Digital Page is visible.

  • Page 55: Performance Modes

    FishFinder Page Zoom Mode ZOOM A-Scope Mode A-SCP Bottom Lock Mode LOCK Fig. 3-12 Performance Modes Operating Instructions...

  • Page 56: Performance Modes

    Performance Modes This unit has three “performance” modes which can be used to add to the standard FishFinder Page. These are the Zoom, A-Scope and Bottom Lock Modes. Each mode presents the raw information from the transduc- ers in a special way. To reach one of these modes, press the correspond- ing button on the unit.
  • Page 57 Many of the items presented by the Zoom Mode are the same as those on the FishFinder Page. There are a few additional items: Zoom magnification This indicates the amount of “zoom” or magnification. You always set the amount of zoom manually. While the Zoom screen is visible, press Zoom Menu, shown in Fig.

  • Page 58: A-Scope (Bottom Coverage) Mode

    A-Scope (Bottom Coverage) Mode Normal display Fig. 3-14 A-Scope Mode (half screen) On the FishFinder Page the bottom graph is “drawn” after the FishFinder receives several echoes. This has the effect of showing a record of the bottom contour. The A-scope Mode shows raw sonar data directly from the transducer beam.
  • Page 59 create wider lines. Unlike the scrolling FishFinder Page, the A-Scope does not show a history of scans; instead, it is a “real-time” display. The shape of the A-Scope display shows the result as the sonar beam spreads as it penetrates deeper into the water.

  • Page 60: Bottom Lock Mode

    Bottom Lock Mode Top and bottom of Bottom Lock range Bottom indication Bottom depth below surface The normal display on the FishFinder is a “top-down” view, as if it was seen from the surface of the water. The Bottom Lock Mode shows a “bottom-up”...
  • Page 61 the selected range, then Bottom Lock will not display the bottom image. Bottom Lock Range The range for the Bottom Lock image is set independently from the master range setting for the FishFinder. This “Bottom Lock Range” is measured up from the bottom, rather than down from the surface.

  • Page 62: Setup Instructions

    4 – Setup Instructions The Setup Menu Press the button to enter the Setup Menu. The menu items avail- SETUP able will change, depending on the display or combinations of displays the unit is presenting when you press the menu items if you start from the normal FishFinder Page. (The FishFinder Page SET UP...

  • Page 63: Range Setting

    order will be different if you start from the Zoom or Bottom Lock Modes.) To move from one menu item to another, press the the Page Control Pad. (If you continue to press you will eventually return to the same menu item which appeared origi- nally.) The unit remembers which menu item was last used for each page, and will display that item the next time you go to the Setup Menu.

  • Page 64: Sensitivity Setting

    “background noise.” Use a higher sensitivity setting for deeper water, and a lower setting for shallower water. The L470 FishFinder has separate sensitivity settings for the 50kHz, 200kHz, and Sidelooker channels. On the bar graph below “Auto/Man,”...
  • Page 65 there is no number next to the bar graph, this tells you that the Sidelooker is being adjusted. From the menu item for the range setting, press the Control Pad. The next menu item will allow you to set the sensitivity. See <...

  • Page 66: Chart Speed Setting

    Chart Speed Setting Most of the displays on the FishFinder show a record of the signals the unit has received. The new information appears at the right (or top) edge of the display. The older information moves toward the left (or bottom) of the display.

  • Page 67: Frequency Setting

    Chart speed This adjusts the speed at which the information moves across the display. Use the Control Pad to change the chart speed. Making the bar longer increases the chart speed. If you move the bar all of the way to the left, the FishFinder will “freeze” and hold the current display.
  • Page 68 AUTO frequency If the frequency is set to AUTO, one of the two single frequencies (200 or 50 kHz) will be automatically selected, depending on the depth of the bottom. If the bottom is deeper than 350 feet (or 60 fathoms or 100 meters), the unit will use the 50kHz frequency.

  • Page 69: Resetting The Log

    If you are using one of the dual frequency (or split) selections, some of the fish may appear in the wide 50 kHz beam, but not in the narrower 200 kHz beam. Fish which appear in the narrow 200 kHz beam are located more directly under the transducer, and the symbol will be solid black.

  • Page 70: System Setup Menu

    System Setup Menu Note - The “System Setup Menu” is not the same as the “Setup Menu” described earlier. The “Setup Menu” includes a series of small screens, shown in Fig. 4-1. The “System Setup Menu” is a single display, which includes several different items.

  • Page 71: Simulator

    To change one of the items, use the Pad to move up or down in the display. This will highlight an area on the display where the unit is ready to make a change. (This is like the “cursor” on a computer.) Once you have moved to the correct line, press the arrows of the Page Control Pad to change the entry.

  • Page 72: Vrm

    shown using a more solid area of black or gray. This feature helps to show the difference between the strong echo from the bottom and the weaker echoes from fish or weeds near the bottom. The image shown in Fig. 3-4 is presented with the White Line feature turned on.

  • Page 73: Temp Cal

    unit says that you are moving faster than you really are, you can adjust the Speed Cal figure to a smaller number. If the unit says that you are moving slower than your actual speed, use a larger number for Speed Cal. The setting can range between 75 and 125.

  • Page 74: Deep Alarm

    To turn this feature off, press the < control until the display indicates zero feet, fathoms or meters. When these values are displayed in the Shallow Alarm “pop up” window, you will notice that the menu item in the System Setup Menu will read “Off.”...

  • Page 75: Buzzer

    operating with dual frequencies, the buzzer will produce two tones—one right after the other. If a fish has been detected by the 200 kHz beam, a high tone will be followed by a lower tone. If the fish is detected by the 50 kHz beam, the low tone will sound first, followed by the higher one.

  • Page 76: Depth Units

    Depth Units This item sets the units used by the depth display. You can choose feet (FT), fathoms (FA), or meters (M). Use the < > controls to make your choice. Speed Units This item sets the units used by the speed display. The same units are used for the distance (“log”) display.

  • Page 77: Setup Menus For Zoom Mode

    Setup Menus for Zoom Mode The “Zoom” setup menus allow you to customize the Zoom feature to your particular application. When the unit is in the Zoom Mode, these two menu items are added to the existing Setup Menu of the Page currently se- lected.

  • Page 78: Zoom Screen Split/Full Menu Item

    Manual Zoom If you select Manual Zoom, you can choose the position of the zoom area yourself. Use the Page Control Pad to select Manual Zoom. Once you make this choice, you can set the zoom area yourself. You do this after you exit the Zoom Setup Menu Item, and you are looking at the Zoom Mode display itself.

  • Page 79: Setup Menus For Bottom Lock Mode

    If you are done with your setup changes, press the to the normal display. If you press the at this point, the next menu will be the Range menu shown in Fig. 4-1. Setup Menus for Bottom Lock Mode The Bottom Lock Setup Menus allow you to customize the Bottom Lock feature to your particular application.

  • Page 80: Bottom Lock Split/Full Menu Item

    If you are done with your setup changes, press the to the normal display. To select the next menu item, press the the Page Control Pad. Bottom Lock Split/Full Menu Item When you first press the Bottom Lock button, the Bottom Lock information will appear in the left-hand part of a split screen.

  • Page 81: Setup Menu For Window

    Setup Menu for Window Page You can choose some of the elements which are presented on the Window Page. You will recall that you can step to this pages by using the controls on the Page Control Pad. See Fig. 3-3. Normally, the displays follow in this order: •...

  • Page 82: Resetting From The Digital

    Resetting from the Digital Page Two functions can be reset from the Digital Page. These are Elapsed Time and Log Reset. When the unit is displaying the Digital Page, press button. The unit will present a menu item showing the current SETUP reading for the log.

  • Page 83: Sidelooker Range Menu Item

    > Press the control until you see the Sidelooker Page. If you press while the Sidelooker Page is visible, the unit will present the menu item shown in Fig. 4-15. Sidelooker Range Menu Item Once the Sidelooker feature is turned on, the FishFinder uses two range settings: one for the standard displays, and a second for just the Side- looker feature.

  • Page 84: Sidelooker Sensitivity Menu Item

    Sidelooker Sensitivity Menu Item This menu item allows you to set the sensitivity for the Sidelooker feature only. (This will not change the sensitivity setting for the other display pages.) Choose Auto or Manual sensitivity. If you choose Manual sensitiv- <...

  • Page 85: Sidelooker View Menu Item

    move the bar all of the way to the left, the FishFinder will “freeze” and hold the current display. (The depth indicator will continue to update.) If you are done with your setup changes, press the to the normal display. To select the next menu item, press the the Page Control Pad.

  • Page 86: Combining Displays

    Combining Displays The FishFinder L470 unit can combine displays in many different ways. This allows you to make maximum use of the display area, and choose only the information you really want. Here are some of the ways the images can be combined.

  • Page 87: Resetting The Unit To Factory Defaults

    Window Page with Sidelooker – You can combine a Sidelooker view with the Window Page display. Figure 4-20 shows an example where the Sidelooker view has been combined with the Zoom Mode in the Window Page. Notice that, again, the display is split vertically down the middle.

  • Page 88: Default Settings

    Default Settings When the FishFinder is new, it uses a number of preset “default” settings. Here is a list: Function Default - US model Default - Europe model Range Auto Sensitivity Auto Chart Speed 3 (fast) Frequency Auto (200 kHz) Simulator Language English...

  • Page 89: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    5 – Maintenance and Troubleshooting Periodically check the display unit, cable, and transducer. Be sure all components are free of corrosion and are securely mounted. Check all cables for signs of chafing or abrasion. Be sure all of the connections to the boat’s DC power and ground system are clean and tight.
  • Page 90 will change to the factory defaults. See the default settings on page 82. If the power wiring includes a fuse, it may be blown. Also check the circuit breaker or main battery switch. You may have reversed the power connections. Follow the DC power lines all the way back to the battery.
  • Page 91 If the transducer cable is damaged, the transducer and cable should be replaced as a unit. Contact Raymarine for instructions. The display unit does not see the bottom or fish – Be sure the display unit is not using the Simulation mode (If this is the case, the word “Simulation”...
  • Page 92 tions for the System Setup Menu. The FishFinder will not display arches unless the boat is moving. If the boat is stopped, fish will appear on the display as straight lines. The transducer may not be aimed straight down. In order to display complete arches, the transducer must be vertical.

  • Page 93: Servicing A Thru-Hull Transducer

    Do not leave the transducer without the speed or dummy insert in place. How to Contact Raymarine For marine product and services information Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on the newest Raymarine electronic equipment and systems: www.raymarine.com For accessories and parts Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your authorized Raymarine dealer.
  • Page 94 In the event that repairs cannot be obtained conveniently, product service may also be obtained by returning the unit to Raymarine’s Product Repair Center using the prepaid shipping tag supplied with the unit. Return the...
  • Page 95 Prepaid Return Service The return label included with your Raymarine unit provides free ground shipping to our Product Repair Center for all warranty repairs. This service is available only to customers within the continental United States.
  • Page 96 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 97: Specifications

    6 – Specifications General Information Display panel FSTN high-contrast LCD Panel dimensions 3.8" H x 3.8" W (96 mm x 96 mm) No. of dots 240 x 128 LCD contrast Adjustable, with temperature compensation Backlight LCD panel, adjustable Operating pages FishFinder Page (standard) Window Page Sidelooker Page...

  • Page 98: Fishfinder Functions

    FishFinder Functions Range FT (feet) FA (fathoms) M (meters) Zoom size Chart speed White line Alarms Reset distance log Fish symbols Output power Frequency Transducer beam angle Depth units Numerical display Water temperature Boat speed units Sensitivity Auto or manual 1000 1500 2000 2500...

  • Page 99: Connector Diagrams

    Connector Diagrams DC power connector Pin 1 Pin 2 (Connectors viewed looking toward rear of display unit.) Transducer connector Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Specifications 12V DC (+) Ground (-) Depth TX+ Depth TX-...

  • Page 100: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Aft: Near or toward the rear part of the boat (nautical term). Background noise: False or meaningless echo returns produced by bubbles, water turbulence, or debris Bow: The front of the boat (nautical term). Cavitation: Air bubbles in the water which affect the readings of a transducer.
  • Page 101 LCD: “Liquid Crystal Display” - A technology used to produce flat-panel displays. Nautical mile: 6076 feet Port: Left side of the boat, when facing the bow (nautical term). PVDF: “Poly Vinylidene Fluoride” – A unique polymer plastic that has the ability to convert sound waves into electrical impulses.

  • Page 102: Warranty Limitations

    During this period, except for certain products, travel costs (auto mileage and tolls) up to 100 round trip highway miles (160 kilometers) and travel time of 2 hours, will be assumed by Raymarine only on products where proof of installation or commission by authorized service agents, can be shown.

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