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- Page 1 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Fishfi nder 160 owner’s manual...
- Page 2 Visit the GARMIN website (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other GARMIN products. GARMIN and Fishfi nder 160 are registered trademarks of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation.
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Page 3: Customer Service
Thank You for choosing the GARMIN Fishfi nder 160. This product is designed for easy operation and to provide years of reliable service. Introduction Please take the time to read this Owner’ s Manual, and learn the opera- tion of your new unit. -
Page 4: Limited Warranty
GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole Introduction option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. -
Page 5: Packaging And Accessories
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com The Fishfi nder 160 Standard Package contains the following items: • Fishfi nder 160 Introduction • Protective Front Cover • Surface/Flush Mount Kit Packaging and Accessories • Wiring Adapter Cable • Owner’ s Manual • Quick Reference Guide •... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
www.reelschematic.com Introduction................i-vi www.reelschematic.com Customer Service ....................i Limited Warranty ....................ii Introduction Packaging and Accessories................iii Unit Display ......................vi Installation ................1-9 Table of Contents Selecting A Transducer ..................1 Transom Mount Installation ................2 In-hull Installation .................... 3 Trolling Motor Installation................. 4 Wiring Harness Installation ................ - Page 7 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Alarms Fish Alarm ..................... 22 Shallow Water ....................22 Introduction Deep Water ..................... 23 Battery Voltage ....................23 System Table of Contents Contrast ......................24 Beeper ......................24 NMEA Output....................24 Calibration Keel Offset....................... 25 Water Type ...................... 25 Units Depth ......................
- Page 8 fi sh is detected. Thermocline and Structure With GARMIN’s See-Thru® technology the Fishfi nder 160 can display more than just the thermocline and structure, the unit displays fi sh in and below the thermocline, trees, brush and deadfall like you have...
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Page 9: Installation
Included in the Optional Package is a 20° cone angle, temperature sens- dead zone fish not seen ing, transom mount transducer. This transducer provides good all-around performance. A variety of optional transducers are available from your local dealer or GARMIN. -
Page 10: Transom Mount Installation
If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables Installation are available from you GARMIN dealer. DO NOT cut the transducer lead, this will void your warranty. Following are some tips and basic installation instructions for three popu- Mounting the Transducer lar transducers. -
Page 11: In-Hull Installation
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com In-hull Installation The 010-10224-00 transducer is designed to be mounted inside a Installation fiberglass hull. The standard plastic transom mount transducer can also be mounted in this fashion using this method. If using a temperature sensing transducer, the temperature displayed will reflect the hull temperature. Mounting the Transducer Selecting a Location The location has to be solid fi... -
Page 12: Trolling Motor Installation
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Trolling Motor Installation Included in the 010-10251-00 transducer kit you should have: Installation • Worm Gear Clamp • Cable Ties Mounting the Transducer • Transducer Mounting the Transducer: 1. Loosen the Worm Gear Clamp until end of the band is clear of the worm gear. -
Page 13: Wiring Harness Installation
If the transducer lead is too short, DO NOT cut the transducer lead to lengthen the cable. This will void the warranty. Transducer extension cables are available in 10’ or 20’ lengths from your GARMIN dealer. Wiring to a Fuse Block... - Page 14 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Wiring Harness Installation (continued) If your boat does not have a fuse block, the unit can be wired directly Installation to the battery. Make sure the 2-Amp in-line fuse supplied with the unit is installed. The Fishfi nder 160 can be connected to another piece of NMEA com- Installing the Wiring Harness patible electronic equipment.
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Page 15: Display Installation (Surface Mount)
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Display Installation (Surface Mount) The Fishfi nder 160 can be mounted to a fl at surface using the supplied Surface Mounting Bracket. Installation Installing the Display Surface Mounting the Display: 1. Position the Surface Mount in the desired location. Leave approximately 2'’... -
Page 16: Display Installation (Flush Mount)
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Display Installation (Flush Mount) The Fishfi nder 160 can be mounted fl ush against a dash or electronics Installation rack that is no more than 1/4” thick. Flush Mounting the Display: 1. Remove the Surface Mount Bracket and Knobs. Installing the Display 2 Cut a 4.3”W x 4.35”H relief hole where the unit will be mounted. -
Page 17: Testing The Installation
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Testing the Installation While it is possible to perform some checks with the boat trailered, to Installation properly test the installation the boat should be in the water. Press the Power button and the Fishfinder 160 should power on. If the unit fails to power on, verify that the wiring adapter is seated properly in Testing the Installation the back of the unit, the Red and Black wires are connected to the correct... -
Page 18: Unit Operation
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Unit Operation Arrow Keys Keypad Function The Arrow Keys are used to select items on the Adjustment Bar and Setup menu and to change fi eld data. Enter Key The Enter key is used to activate/deactivate Adjustment Bar and Setup Menu data fi... - Page 19 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com At the top left of the display you will find the Adjustment Bar and a variety of user-selectable information including Depth, Battery Voltage, Unit Operation Water Temperature, and Speed Over Water. To provide data on Water Temperature and Speed Over Water, the Fishfinder 160 requires additional sensors capable of producing the particular data.
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Page 20: Range
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Using the Adjustment Bar The Adjustment Bar allows direct access to the settings most commonly Unit Operation changed while using the unit. These include the depth Range, Zoom setting, and the Gain (sensitivity) of the unit. Place the highlight (white bar) over the desired selection using the The Adjustment Bar RIGHT or LEFT Arrow key and the current setting will be displayed in the highlight. -
Page 21: Zoom
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Zoom The Zoom Adjustment is used to quickly select a display zoom scale. Unit Operation To change the zoom scale: 1. Highlight ‘Zoom’ on the Adjustment Bar. The Adjustment Bar 2. Using the UP or DOWN Arrow, select the desired display zoom level. When a scale other than ‘No Zoom’... -
Page 22: Gain
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Gain The Gain Adjustment allows the user to control the sensitivity of the Unit Operation unit’ s receiver. This provides some flexibility in what is seen on the display. To see more detail, increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain (+). -
Page 23: Chart
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Setup Menu The Setup Menu contains the unit settings that should not require Unit Operation frequent change. The Setup Menu is divided into eight tabs: Chart, Tools, Numbers, Alarms, System, Calibrations, Units, and Memory . Each tab will be described in more detail in this section. -
Page 24: Setup Menu
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Whiteline ‘Whiteline’ controls how the unit displays information about the bottom Unit Operation type (hard or soft). With the Whiteline ‘OFF’, the bottom return will display as black and contain no information on bottom hardness. With Whiteline ‘ON’, the bottom return will become gray scaled and can be Setup Menu/Chart used to determine bottom hardness. -
Page 25: Scale
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Scale The depth ‘Scale’ is displayed vertically along the right side of the Unit Operation chart. The depth ‘Scale’ can be configured to display four different ways: as an ‘Overlay’, in the ‘Corners’, with ‘Basic’ or ‘No Scale’. Setup Menu/Chart To Change the Scale Setting: 1. -
Page 26: Tools
www.reelschematic.com Tools www.reelschematic.com The Tools tab contains the ‘Depth Line’, ‘Noise Reject’, ‘Flasher’, and Unit Operation ‘Simulator’ tools. The ‘Depth Line’ tool is used to quickly identify a set depth or measure the depth of underwater objects. The ‘Noise Reject’ and ‘Flasher’... -
Page 27: Flasher
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Remember when setting the Noise Reject tool, the higher the noise rejection Unit Operation setting, the more likely the unit is to not show fi sh or structure. To Change the Noise Reject Setting: Setup Menu/Tools 1. Highlight the ‘Tools’ tab on the Setup Menu. 2. -
Page 28: Numbers
www.reelschematic.com Numbers www.reelschematic.com The ‘NUM’ (Numbers) tab allows you to choose whether you would Unit Operation like to see normal or large numbers on the chart. You can also configure the unit to display ‘Battery Voltage’, (water) ‘Temperature’, and ‘Speed’ Over Water if the unit is equipped with a capable transducer. -
Page 29: Temperature
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Temperature The Fishfinder 160 can display the water temperature when equipped Unit Operation with a temperature sensing transducer. The unit has the ability to automati- cally sense when a temperature capable transducer is connected and display the water temperature. The temperature field can be shown or hidden Setup Menu/Numbers regardless of the transducer installed. -
Page 30: Fish Alarm
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Alarms The ‘Alarm’ tab allows you to activate and configure the four alarms Unit Operation available in the Fishfinder 160. To access the ‘Alarm’ tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys. See page 35 for alarm icons and messages. Fish Alarm Setup Menu/Alarms The ‘Fish Alarm’... -
Page 31: Deep Water
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Deep Water The ‘Deep Water’ Alarm can be set to sound a warning at a depth Unit Operation determined by the user. Before the unit will sound a warning the alarm must be activated. Setup Menu/Alarms Activating/Deactivating the Deep Water Alarm: 1. -
Page 32: System
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com System The ‘Sys’(System) tab contains the ‘Contrast’, ‘Beeper’, and ‘NMEA’ Unit Operation Output setups. To access the ‘System’ Setup Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight the System tab. Contrast Setup Menu/Alarms The display ‘Contrast’ may need to be adjusted to compensate for light levels or viewing angles. -
Page 33: Calibration Keel Offset
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Calibration Keel Offset Unit Operation The ‘Keel Offset’ fi eld allows the user to offset the depth reading for a keel or for the draw on a larger vessel . To Set a Keel Offset: Setup Menu/Calibrations 1. Highlight the ‘Calibration’ tab on the Setup Menu. 2. -
Page 34: Units
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Units The ‘Units’ tab contains settings for ‘Depth’, ‘Temperature’ and ‘Speed’. Unit Operation To access the ‘Units’ tab, use the arrow keys to highlight it. Depth The ‘Depth’ fi eld can be confi gured to display in Feet (ft), Meters (mt) Setup Menu/Units or Fathoms (fa). -
Page 35: Memory
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Memory The ‘Memory’ tab contains the settings for unit memory, allows you Unit Operation to reset the unit to the factory setup and allows you to review software version information. To access the ‘Memory’ tab, use the arrow keys to highlight it. -
Page 36: On The Water
www.reelschematic.com Understanding Sonar www.reelschematic.com If you are familiar with sonar, and can determine what is on the chart, On the Water On the Water this section may not be for you. This section is intended to help the novice user gain some understanding of how the Fishfinder 160 operates and how it can help improve their fishing productivity. -
Page 37: Transducer Coverage
On the Water On the Water cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. Using Garmin’ s standard 20° transducer, the coverage is approximately 1/3rd of the water depth. As shown in Example 1, the coverage area at a 30 foot depth is approxi- Transducer Coverage mately a 10 foot diameter circle. -
Page 38: Understanding The Chart
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Understanding the Chart It is important to understand that the unit does not display a 3-D repre- On the Water On the Water sentation of the underwater environment. The unit can display multiple things at the same time, but can not determine where the return originated only when it was received. -
Page 39: Whiteline
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Whiteline The Fishfi nder 160 can help you to determine if the bottom is hard On the Water On the Water or soft. When the sonar soundwaves are refl ected back by the bottom, a hard bottom will return a stronger signal than a soft bottom. The stronger bottom return, the wider the bottom layer is displayed. -
Page 40: Thermoclines
Thermoclines One of the unique features offered by GARMIN is See-Thru® technol- On the Water On the Water ogy. See-Thru® technology allows the Fishfinder 160 to see through thermoclines and helps locate fish where they live, and fish love the thermocline. -
Page 41: Simulator Mode
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Simulator Mode The Fishfinder 160 comes with a built-in simulator mode that will allow On the Water On the Water the user to practice and learn the operation of the unit at home rather than on the water. To start the simulator mode, turn the unit on without a transducer Simulator Mode installed. -
Page 42: Appendix A-Specfi Cations
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Physical Case: Fully Gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy On the Water Appendix A Display: 3.3” x 3.3” (8.3 x 5 cm) 160 H x 160 W pixels Size: 4.625” H x 6.0” W x 2.75” D (11.7 x 15.2 x 7cm) Specifi... -
Page 43: Appendix B-Alarm Messages And Icons
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Alarm Messages and Icons The Fishfinder 160 displays a message when an alarm is tripped. To On the Water Appendix B clear the message press the ENTER key. If the ENTER key is not pressed, the unit will automatically remove most messages after 10 seconds and display a reminder icon in the lower left corner of the chart until the alarm Messages and Alarms is no longer valid. -
Page 44: Appendix C-Fishfi Nder 160 Portable
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Fishfinder 160 Portable The Portable Case On the Water Appendix C The Portable Case is designed for rugged use and provides storage for the Battery Pack and the Portable Suction Cup Transducer and a mount for the Fishfi nder 160. The case is water resistant but is not designed to fl oat in Fishfi... - Page 45 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com When storing the Suction Cup Transducer in the case, dry the trans- ducer and cable to avoid corrosion. If using in Salt Water, rinse the On the Water Appendix C transducer and cable in fresh water and dry before storing in the case. Batteries Fishfi...
- Page 46 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Accessories ...................... ii Adjust the Scroll Speed .................. 16 On the Water Appendix D Adjustment Bar ..................... 12 Alarms ....................22, 35 Arrow Keys ....................10 Index Batteries ......................37 Battery Voltage (alarm) .................. 23 Battery Voltage (display) ................20 Beeper ......................
- Page 47 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com In-hull Installation ..................3 Installing the Display ..................7 On the Water Appendix D Keel Offset ..................... 25 Keypad......................10 Index Limited Warranty ..................... i Memory ......................27 Messages ....................... 35 NMEA Output ....................24 Noise Reject ....................18 Number Size ....................
- Page 48 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Software Version .................... 27 Specifi cations ....................34 On the Water Appendix D Speed ....................... 1, 26 Speed Sensor ....................25 Suction Cup Transducer ................36 Index System ......................24 Table of Contents .................... vi Temperature ................... 21, 26 Testing the Installation ..................
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