Foreword - Furuno FCV-1200L Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

A Word to FCV-1200L/1200LM Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FCV-1200L/FCV-1200LM COLOR LCD
SOUNDER. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous
with quality and reliability.
FCV-1200L is a dual-frequency color LCD sounder, and FCV-1200LM is a monitor which
displays the signal from an external video sounder.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative
and dependable 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
environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated
and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for
operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
8- or 16- color presentation (including background) provides detailed information on fish
density and bottom composition, on a 10.4 inch color LCD.
Furuno Free Synthesizer (FFS) transceiver design allows use of user-selectable operating
frequencies.
You can select display orientation; Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal).
Automatic bottom tracking features permits unattended operation.
Frequency mixing picture helps discriminate fish species.
Alarms: Fish, Bottom, Fish-Bottom, Water Temperature (temperature data required).
A-scope presentation displays echoes at each transmission with amplitudes and colors
according to intensities.
Unique split range control allows independent range settings in dual-frequency mode.
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