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Si-tex SVS-650 Operation & Installation Manual

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SI-TEX SVS-650
SVS-650 Color LCD Echo Sounder
Revised March 2012
Operation & Installation Manual
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  • Page 1 SI-TEX SVS-650 SVS-650 Color LCD Echo Sounder Revised March 2012 Operation & Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 SVS-650 Fish finder System CAUTION The SVS-650 Color LCD Echo sounder Systems employs the latest in proven technology to provide accurate fish & bottom information. The navigation functions of SVS-650 are totally dependent upon the capability of the navigation source to provide accurate position information. This device is only an aid to navigation.
  • Page 3 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the SI-TEX SVS-650 The SVS-650 is a premium multifunction Fish Finder System. SVS-650 front panel keyboard and its wide screen viewing area make placement easy. Although SVS-650 offers many advanced features, operation is simplified through the use of popup menus similar to those found on personal computers.
  • Page 4 SI-TEX SVS-650 Features of the SVS-650 (continued) ▶ 10 Page Screen Capture Memory allows you to take Snap Shots of the Fish Finder Screen and save them to memory. ▶ 10 Event point memory allows you to instantly save a Fishing location and compute your course steering info back to the spot.
  • Page 5 SI-TEX SVS-650 SVS-650 Specifications Power Output 600 W RMS Display Size / Type 6.5" Color TFT LCD Display Resolution 750x450 pixels Presentation Colors Sixteen Colors plus choice of background colors Blue, Dark Blue, White, Black Language Choices English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Vietnamese...
  • Page 6 SI-TEX SVS-650 SVS-650 Introduction Standard Equipment Configuration List SVS-650 Display unit Manual Power cable Sun Cover Mounting Bracket Knobs (*Optional Overhead mounting bracket & Flush Mount kit)
  • Page 7 SI-TEX SVS-650 SVS-650 Introduction Menu Key Function Key <Front> Mode Key Cursor Pad Clear Key Manual Range Control Gain Control Knob Mounting Knob STC Control Power & Brightness Mounting Bracket 6.5inch Hi-Res. Color LCD <Rear> Power & Data Interface Connection...
  • Page 8 SI-TEX SVS-650 SVS-650 Introduction Keypad Description [FUNC] Programmable favorite function key [MODE] Selects from the 8 Fish Finder Display Modes CURSER Similar to a Computer Mouse Control [MENU] Recalls main menu display [CLEAR] Returns to the previous display Manual Depth Range Selector Keys.
  • Page 9 SI-TEX SVS-650 SVS-650 Introduction How to use [Power/Brightness] ▶ Press [PWR/BRT] 1) Turning off the power Hold the [BRT/PWR] key down until the end of the 3 second count down timer. 2) Adjusting Screen Brightness Quick Press of the [BRT/PWR] key allows the user to control Screen Brightness and Night display mode.
  • Page 10 SI-TEX SVS-650 SVS-650 Introduction Screen High Frequency Low Frequency Speed Depth Temp Select bar GAIN (A): Auto Gain GAIN (M): Manual Gain Depth bar...
  • Page 11 The screen shows the latest scan data at the right side edge of the LCD Screen. After the next scan, the previous data is moved to the left. In this way the SVS-650 assembles all of the recorded data into a...
  • Page 12 Display Unit Installation Temporarily install the mounting bracket on the SVS-650 display unit and place the unit at the selected location. Check the suitability of the location and make any adjustments. When all is satisfactory, use the holes in the mounting bracket as a guide and mark the hole locations on the mounting surface.
  • Page 13 SI-TEX SVS-650 About Transducers: There are several different kinds of transducers that can be used with the SVS-650. The “Thru-Hull” and “Transom-mount” types are used most often. Most transducer types can measure the Water Depth. Some of the transducers also have two other sensors: a paddle wheel which detects the speed of the boat thru the water, and a sensor for the water temperature.
  • Page 14 SI-TEX SVS-650 See the table below for a list of optional transducers SVS-650 Transducer Options Transducer Beam Hole Type Model # Angles Size 45º @ 50kHz Plastic transom mount w/ 250/50/200ST-CX 11º @ 200kHz depth, spd, temp. 45º @ 50kHz Bronze thru hull depth &...
  • Page 15 Inboard vessels require the use of a thru-hull transducer due to the location of the props in relationship to the transom. Please consult with your Authorized SI-TEX Dealer for a recommendation concerning the correct choice of thru-hull transducer for optimum fish finder performance.
  • Page 16 SI-TEX SVS-650 Installation Positioning the Transom-Mount Transducer Begin by finding the best location for the mounting bracket. Here are the rules: If your boat has a single propeller (outboard or I/O), mount the transducer no more than 18"(455mm) off the centerline of the boat. See Picture 1-2 Choose the side that is on the down stroke of the propeller.
  • Page 17 SI-TEX SVS-650 Installation Mounting the Transom-Mount Transducer Follow these instructions if you are installing the transom-mount transducer. ). On a boat with a fiberglass hull, the leading edge of the transducer should extend 1/8""(3.2mm) to 1/4""(6mm) below the bottom edge of the hull. See picture 1-3. On an aluminum hull, the transducer should extend a bit more - 1/4"(6mm) to 3/8"(9mm).
  • Page 18 SI-TEX SVS-650 Installation ) Tilt the transducer in the brackets until it is positioned as illustrated in Picture 1-3 ) Once the bracket is in the correct position, you can tighten the screws.
  • Page 19 Installing the Power Cable- ) The SVS-650 is provided with a 6-foot power & data cable as standard equipment. Connect the power leads directly to the main battery isolation switch or breaker, or route the power leads to the DC power distribution panel.
  • Page 20 $GPRMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data NMEA-0183 Data Connections: Data connections on the SVS-650 are made via the combination Power & Data Cable supplied as standard equipment with the unit for NMEA-0183 devices such as GPS Navigators or Chart plotters.
  • Page 21 SI-TEX SVS-650 Power I/O and Transducer connector wiring...
  • Page 22 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation of the SVS-650 Fish finder Modes: The SVS-650 Fish finder modes are selectable for single frequency or dual frequency, and split screen functions, for example bottom zoom or bottom lock. FISH FINDER MODES Normal (200khz) Bottom Zoom...
  • Page 23 3. Bottom Lock (200 KHz or 50kHz) Bottom Lock divides the SVS-650 Fish finder main screen image into two sections. The left hand section displays a Normal Mode image. The right hand section of the screen displays the Bottom lock image.
  • Page 24 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation Display Modes DISPLAY MODES Full Fish Finder Fish Finder + GPS Fish Finder + Highway Fish Finder + Steering ▶ [MENU]->[0.Others]->[4.Display Mode] 1. Full Fish finder High Frequency Low Frequency Speed Depth Temp Select bar...
  • Page 25 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation 2. FF + GPS The GPS display shows receiver status, position in latitude and longitude, course over ground, speed over ground, date and time. Receiver status Date and time Vessel Coordinates Speed over Ground Course over Ground...
  • Page 26 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation 3. FF + Highway The highway display provides a 3D view of own ship’s progress toward destination (waypoint). Destination waypoint name Bearing from own ship to destination Course Over waypoint Ground Destination waypoint Range from own Ship to destination...
  • Page 27 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation 4. FF + Steering The steering display provides steering information such as ship’s speed, course, range, bearing, TTG. Bearing from own ship to destination waypoint Course over Ground Bearing from Rang own ship to from destination ship to...
  • Page 28 ▶Rotate the [GAIN] control to the right to increase the gain. Rotate to the left to decrease the gain. In Auto Gain the SVS-650 Gain level indicator midpoint is “0” and goes up to +10 or down to -10. Even in Auto gain it may be advisable to adjust the gain upward for optimum fish finding performance.
  • Page 29 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation About the Main menu: ▶ [MENU] Menu window Setting value column Red: Chosen Selected 2. Setting the menu and changing the value Choosing the column: Use the key, [▲][▼]. Setting value: Use the [ENT] key (The default setting for pulse is M)
  • Page 30 Choosing the range manually is sometimes preferable in areas where the bottom depth is on the edge of the preset depth scales of the SVS-650. Choosing the Range scale manually will stop the unit from automatically jumping between Scales and allow the operator to place the bottom image in a preferred section of the Screen (☞...
  • Page 31 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation Display menu page 1 of 2 ▶ [MENU] -> 3. Display A-Scope: 3-1. The A-scope function gives an instantaneous display of activity directly under the boat without having to wait for it to scroll to the left on the display screen.
  • Page 32 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation Depth 3.5. (On/Off) The Digital Depth readout indicates the actual measured water depth on the screen. (☞ the default setting is ON.) (Note: bottom image must be on the screen for readout to operate) Depth Font 3.6.
  • Page 33 The Color Rejection feature is very useful for eliminating screen clutter without having to lower the gain level. The SVS-650 has 16 color levels that it uses to differentiate between strong and weak signal returns. By turning off some of the lighter colors the operator can eliminate returns from things like turbulence in the water.
  • Page 34 This menu function selects that output power from the SVS-650 to the installed transducer. The default for the SVS-650 is for full power output of 600 watts RMS. When working in shallow water it may be preferable to choose a lower output power level to help reduce screen clutter from excess output signal level.
  • Page 35 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation Alarm ▶ [MENU] -> 8. Alarm . Shallow Depth Alarm: (On/Off) Activates Alarm if Depth is shallower then selected Shallow Depth Range (☞ the default setting is OFF.) Shallow Depth Alarm Range: 8-2. Set’s the range of the Shallow Depth Alarm If the depth of water below the vessel is shallower than the selected Depth an alarm will sound and the Shallow Depth warning message will pop up on screen (☞...
  • Page 36 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation High Temp Alarm: 8-7. This function sounds an alarm if surface water temperature goes above the selected level. (☞ the default setting is OFF.) High Temp Range: 8-8. Sets the range of the high water temperature alarm. If the surface water temperature goes above the set value an alarm will sound and the High Temp warning message will pop up on screen.
  • Page 37 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation 9. General Setup ▶ [MENU] -> 9. General Setup 9-1. System version It contains System Software version, and Build Date for maintenance and upgrade purposes. Unit Setup (press right arrow key to access unit setup) 9-2. 9-2-1. Distance/Speed Unit Select desired unit of measure for distance and speed readouts.
  • Page 38 Course over ground and ground speed $GPRMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data 9-6. Simulator The SVS-650 has a built-in simulation mode. This is very useful for learning how to operate the SVS-650 at home away from your boat. (☞The default setting is off.)
  • Page 39 Operation 9-7. Language: The SVS-650 supports five different languages, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Vietnamese. Select the desired language and press the [ENTER] key, The SVS-650 turns off and reboots the system for the new language. 9-8. Reset Master reset returns all settings to the initial default settings.
  • Page 40 Others (press right arrow key to access others menu) 0-1. Key Setup Customizes the set up of the [FUNC] key and [EVENT] keys on the SVS-650. 0-1-1. [FUNC] key: The function key operation can be changed to any of the following choices: (☞...
  • Page 41 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation 0-2. Mark Setup Setting up the Mark List, Edit, and Alarm. 0-2-1. Mark List: Shown the mark list and it is available to set up or edit the mark on the list. ☞ Edit Edit numbers, symbols, and colors of Mark.
  • Page 42 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation ii) Editing Number [←], [→]: move the position [↑], [↓]: change the number [ENTER]: choice [CLEAR]: save and Exit iii) Editing Symbol [↑], [↓]: move the bar [ENTER]: choice [CLEAR]: save and Exit...
  • Page 43 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation iv) Editing Color [↑],[↓]: move the bar [ENTER]: choice [CLEAR]: save and Exit v). Goto Mark [↑],[↓]: move the bar [EVENT]: goto 0-2-2. Alarm 0-2-2-1. Arrival Alarm: When you approach into the waypoint range, it gives you a notice with alarm.
  • Page 44 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation 0-2-2-2. Arrival Radius: It is to adjust the range of arrival from your waypoint. If you have a route, it changes to the next waypoint automatically. (☞ The default setting is 0.05nm.) 0-2-2-3. XTE Alarm: If you are off course, it gives you a notice with alarm.
  • Page 45 SI-TEX SVS-650 Operation ▶ Press [VRM] The VRM (movable marker) shown by the green line can be moved up and down. It is a convenient way to measure the depth by aligning with a target such as a school of fish.
  • Page 46 SI-TEX SVS-650...
  • Page 47 Exceptions. Defects will be corrected during normal working hours by an authorized SI-TEX Marine Electronics Inc. dealer, Service Center, or at the SI-TEX office in Riverhead, NY. There will be no charge for labor for a period of one year from the date of purchase, except as provided below under Limited Warranty Exceptions.
  • Page 48 SI-TEX Marine Electronics Inc. will not, at any time, assume any costs or labor charges for checkout or external line fuse replacement or problems not found to be at fault in equipment itself.
  • Page 49 If you encounter problems during the installation or operation of this product, or cannot find the information you need, please contact SI-TEX Customer Service. The contact numbers and e-mail address for SI-TEX Customer Service are: SI-TEX Main Office…….………..+1-631-996-2690 SI-TEX Fax..………………….…..+1-631-996-2693 SI-TEX Service E-mail address: service@si-tex.com...

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