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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FISH SIZE INDICATOR
FCV-2100
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FISH SIZE INDICATOR FCV-2100 Model (Product Name: FISH FINDER) www.furuno.com...
  • Page 2 Attach Transducer Data Sheet here. A : ARR. 2016 A1 : JUN. 6, 2016 Pub. No. OME-23910-A1 ( ETMI ) FCV-2100...
  • Page 3 How to discard a used battery Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
  • Page 4 Continued use of the equipment can Do not operate the equipment with cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a wet hands. FURUNO agent for service. Electrical shock can result. Immediately turn off the power at the switchboard if the equipment shows Use the proper fuse.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Do not use depth information for Adjust the gain properly. navigation while the picture advance speed is set to "stop". Too little gain may present no picture. Too much gain shows excessive noise The depth indication is not refreshed on the picture.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Window] is set to [On] at installation1-14 1.7 How to Shift the Display Range ................1-14 1.7.1 How to shift the display range for the FCV-2100 and external fish finders .. 1-15 1.7.2 How to shift the display range for external fish finders where [External Fish Finder Window] is set to [On] at installation1-15 1.8 How to Change the Range..................
  • Page 7 1.24 How to Use Scroll Back Mode ..................1-37 1.25 How to Erase Weak Echoes..................1-38 1.25.1 How to erase weak echoes for the FCV-2100 and external fish finders ..1-38 1.25.2 How to erase weak echoes for external fish finders where [External Fish Finder Window] is set to [On] at installation1-39 1.26 How to Adjust TVG (Time Varied Gain)..............1-39...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.1 Still Images (Screenshots) ..................3-1 3.1.1 How to set the save destination for images ........... 3-1 3.1.2 How to take a still image (screenshot) ............3-2 3.1.3 How to take still images at a set interval ............3-2 3.1.4 How to replay a still image ................

  • Page 9: Foreword

    • Data recording and screen-shot function allow easy review of past echoes and recordings. • Scroll-back mode allows the user to review past data. • Gain changes made at the FCV-2100 are applied to all screens currently displayed on the FCV- 2100 (excludes external fish finders).
  • Page 10 • Do not remove or disconnect the external device while data is being saved or loaded. This can cause data corruption or loss. • Do not connect, or disconnect, external devices when the FCV-2100 is turned on. Turn the pow- er to the FCV-2100 off before connecting or disconnecting an external device.

  • Page 11: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Monitor Processor Unit FCV-2101 Trackball Control Unit TCU-001 Navigational Equipment Net Sonde Satellite Compass™ 24 VDC USB Device Server Rectifier UDS-001 100/110/220/ PR-62 USB Device 230 VAC, 1ø, 50/60 Hz Trackball Control Unit TCU-001 Ethernet Hub HUB-101 24 VDC Network Fish Finder (DFF3/DFF1-UHD) 24 VDC...
  • Page 12 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This page is intentionally left blank.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION Trackball Control Unit Scrollwheel Power button Power indicator USB port cover Left button Right button Trackball Function/Description Press to turn the power on or off. Power button Trackball Moves the cursor. Left button Short press: Select the item highlighted with the cursor. Double-click: Inscribe a line (TLL).

  • Page 14: How To Turn The Power On/Off

    1. OPERATION How to Turn the Power On/Off Open the power button cover on the Trackball Control Unit, then press the power but- ton. An audible “beep” sound indicates that the power is now on, and the start-up screen is displayed. When the start-up procedure is complete, the last used screen is displayed.

  • Page 15: How To Interpret The Header

    1. OPERATION 1.3.2 How to interpret the header The header contains various settings and controls, all accessible with the cursor. Se- lect an indication on the header to adjust that function. Name Description “Pinned” icon Select the “Pinned” icon to “pin” or “unpin” the header. A “pinned”...

  • Page 16: How To Use The Instantaccess Bar

    1. OPERATION ™ 1.3.4 How to use the InstantAccess bar ™ The InstantAccess bar contains the menus for functions and features, all in one compact icon-based format. You can show/hide the InstantAccess bar™ at any time using the icon at the top of the bar. Another method to show/hide the InstantAccess bar™...

  • Page 17: Instantaccess Bar™ Icons List

    1. OPERATION 1.3.5 InstantAccess bar™ icons list The table below shows the InstantAccess bar™ menus, their respective menu items and available options, along with a brief description. For full details on each menu/ function, see the respective sections of the manual. Icon Description/Options Menu...
  • Page 18 1. OPERATION Icon Description/Options Menu Item [Display Division] icon. Select this icon to change the manner in which the display is divided (see section 1.4). The available options are: Divide the display vertically. Divide the display horizontally. Divide the display in a combination of horizontal and vertical split screens.
  • Page 19 1. OPERATION Icon Description/Options Menu Item [Horizontal Target Graph]. Select this icon to activate/deactivate the horizontal target graph (see section 2.3.2). [Sonde Graph]. Select this icon to activate/deactivate the sonde graph (see section 2.4). [Temp Graph]. Select this icon to activate/deactivate the water temperature graph (see section 2.5).
  • Page 20 Select this icon to take multiple screenshots (see section 3.1.3). [Advanced Settings] menu. Select this icon to access the advanced settings menu, change various settings for the FCV-2100 and undo/redo actions. [Internal Settings] menu. Select this icon to save/load data to/from the processor unit’s internal memory (see section 1.27).

  • Page 21: How To Change Display Modes

    1. OPERATION How to Change Display Modes The FCV-2100 has several display modes available, some of which can be displayed in split screen. 1.4.1 How to change the display mode for the FCV-2100 Note: To change the display mode on the external fish finder window, see section 1.20.1.

  • Page 22: How To Adjust The Split Screen Division

    1. OPERATION 5. Select the method in which you wish to “split” the display. Vertical split screens Horizontal split screens This example shows a four This example shows a four sounder configuration. sounder configuration. Combination split screens (For configurations with only two sounders connected, the combination screen is the same as the vertical split screen.) This example shows a three This example shows a four...

  • Page 23: Picture Advance

    Where [External Fish Finder Window] is set to [Off] at installation, the picture advance setting is applied to both the FCV-2100 and the external fish finder. 1. Display the header if it is not “pinned”. If the header is already displayed, go to step 2.

  • Page 24: Picture Advance For External Fish Finders Where [External Fish Finder Window] Is

    1. OPERATION 1.5.2 Picture advance for external fish finders where [External Fish Finder Window] is set to [On] at installation Where [External Fish Finder Window] is set to [On] at installation, follow the procedure below. 1. Place the cursor inside the external fish finder screen, then right-click. The [Exter- nal Fish Finder] menu appears.

  • Page 25: How To Adjust The Gain

    Too low 1.6.1 How to adjust the gain for the FCV-2100 1. Display the header if it is not “pinned”. If the header is already displayed, go to step 2. Select the [GAIN] indication on the header. The indication is now highlighted in a green color.

  • Page 26: How To Shift The Display Range

    1. OPERATION 1.6.3 How to adjust the gain for external fish finders where [External Fish Finder Window] is set to [On] at installation 1. Place the cursor inside the external fish finder screen, then right-click. The [Exter- nal Fish Finder] menu appears. 2.

  • Page 27: How To Shift The Display Range For The Fcv-2100 And External Fish Finders

    1. OPERATION 1.7.1 How to shift the display range for the FCV-2100 and external fish finders Where [External Fish Finder Window] is set to [Off] at installation, the shift function is applied to both the FCV-2100 and the external fish finder.

  • Page 28: How To Change The Range

    Note 1: The preset ranges for the DFF3 when [External Fish Finder Window] set to [On] at installation are listed below as “DFF3 - On”. Where [External Fish Finder Win- dow] set to [Off] at installation, the defaults are the same as FCV-2100 and DFF1- UHD.

  • Page 29: How To Change The Range For External Fish Finders Where

    (blue dots) Note: A high setting for interference rejection can also remove weak echoes (small targets). 1.9.1 Interference rejection for the FCV-2100 1. Select the [Sounder] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Sounder] menu appears. 2. Select the [Interference] icon ( ).

  • Page 30: Interference Rejection For External Fish Finders Where [External Fish Finder Window] Is Set To [Off] At Installation1-18

    The [Advanced Settings] window appears. 3. Select the [Sounder] item from the [External Fish Finder] menu, on the left-side of the window. The external fish finder settings are shown on the right-side of the window. FCV-2100 [ver 0252446-xx.xx] Sounder Sounder Display...

  • Page 31: How To Use The Smoothing Function

    “spotty” or “jagged”. Smoothing can also be used to reduce screen flicker at night. 1.10.1 How to use smoothing for the FCV-2100 1. Select the [Sounder] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Sounder] menu appears.

  • Page 32: How To Use Smoothing For External Fish Finders Where

    Low level noise (clutter) appears as “speckles” on the display. 1.11.1 How to reject clutter for the FCV-2100 1. Select the [Sounder] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Sounder] menu appears. 2. Select the [Clutter] icon ( ).

  • Page 33: How To Reject Clutter For External Fish Finders Where

    1. OPERATION 1.11.2 How to reject clutter for external fish finders where [External Fish Finder Window] is set to [Off] at installation 1. Select the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Ad- vanced Settings] menu appears. 2.

  • Page 34: Zoom Display

    1. OPERATION 1.12 Zoom Display The zoom displays expand the specified area of the single frequency echo. Four modes are available: bottom lock, bottom zoom, marker zoom and bottom discrimina- tion. The default mode is bottom lock. To select a zoom mode, do the following: 1.

  • Page 35: Bottom Zoom Mode

    1. OPERATION 1.12.2 Bottom zoom mode This mode magnifies the seabed, and also any fish near the seabed, on the left-side of the screen, and is useful for determining seabed contours. When the seabed depth increases, the display automatically shifts to keep the seabed echo at the lower part of the screen.

  • Page 36: Bottom Discrimination Mode

    1. OPERATION 1.12.4 Bottom discrimination mode Bottom discrimination mode has two zoom ratios which can be set from the [Range] section of the [System] menu. See section 4.7.1 for details. Bottom discrimination at 1/2 ratio The left-side of the screen show the seabed as a straight line at approximately the middle of the screen.

  • Page 37: How To Switch Between Display Color Modes

    1. OPERATION 1.13 How to Switch Between Display Color Modes To assist on-screen visibility, the system has a Day display color mode and a Night display mode. The modes can be changed at any time from the InstantAccess bar™ to suit your needs. Unless otherwise specified, all example figures in this manual use the Day display mode.

  • Page 38: How To Use The A-Scope Display

    1. OPERATION 1.14 How to Use the A-Scope Display The A-Scope display shows echoes at each transmission with amplitudes and tone proportional to their intensities, on the right side of the screen. It is useful for estimating the species of a school of fish or determining bottom composition. Weak echoes (small fish school or noise) Weak echoes (small fish school or noise) Fish school echo...

  • Page 39: How To Measure Depth

    1. OPERATION 1.17 How to Measure Depth You can measure depth at any time with the VRM (Variable Range Marker), making fish and fish schools easier to target. 1. Select the [Display] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Display] menu appears.

  • Page 40: External Fish Finder Display

    Note: When the external fish finder display is active, settings changes and adjust- ments made to the FCV-2100 display are not reflected on the external display (with the exception of language and units of measurement). Settings changes and adjust- ments for the external fish finder must be done from the sub monitor.

  • Page 41: How To Change The Display Mode On The External Fish Finder Screen

    1. OPERATION 1.20.1 How to change the display mode on the external fish finder screen You can change the display mode on an external monitor by doing the following: 1. Place the cursor inside the external fish finder screen, then right-click. The [Exter- nal Fish Finder] menu appears.

  • Page 42: How To Use The Accu-Fish ™ Feature

    1. OPERATION ™ 1.20.2 How to use the ACCU-FISH feature ™ The ACCU-FISH feature requires connection to a compatible transducer. ™ The ACCU-FISH feature outputs fish echoes with a mark and an estimated size. ™ Important considerations when using the ACCU-FISH feature ™...

  • Page 43: How To Display Seabed Composition (Bottom Discrimination)

    1. OPERATION 1.20.3 How to display seabed composition (bottom discrimination) The bottom discrimination display analyzes the seabed echo to categorize hardness in one of four types (rocks, gravel, sand, mud), then shows the results in a colorful graphic display. This function requires connection to a DFF1-UHD (or a transducer compatible with bottom discrimination) and has the following three display formats: •...
  • Page 44 1. OPERATION Important considerations when using the bottom discrimination display • The bottom discrimination display provides an estimate of seabed composition. Ac- tual composition may be different. • Operating environment: - Depth: 5 to 100 m (16 to 328 ft) - Speed: 10 kn or less •...

  • Page 45: How To Set, Show And Hide Alarms

    1.21 How to Set, Show and Hide Alarms The FCV-2100 has five alarms (Bottom Alarm, Fish Alarm, Bottom Fish Alarm, Tem- perature Alarm and Fish Size Alarm) and one Combined Alarm. When an alarm is set and the conditions meet the alarm requirements, the system re- leases an audible beep and displays the corresponding alarm message alarm icon.

  • Page 46: How To Activate/Deactivate The Alarms

    1. OPERATION 1.21.1 How to activate/deactivate the alarms You can activate and deactivate alarms by selecting the respective alarm icon. To activate or deactivate an alarm, do the following: 1. Select the Alarm icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Alarm] menu ap- pears.

  • Page 47: How To Set The Alarms

    1. OPERATION 1.21.2 How to set the alarms The FCV-2100 has five alarms and one combined alarm. To set the conditions for each alarm, do the following: 1. Select the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Ad- vanced Settings] menu appears.

  • Page 48: How To Show/Hide Displayed Data

    1. OPERATION Menu item Description [Bottom Fish Start Depth] Set the starting depth for the bottom fish alarm. The distance set here is measured from the location of the transducer face. [Bottom Fish Depth Set the range (distance from [Bottom Fish Start Depth]) for the fish Range] alarm.

  • Page 49: How To Inscribe Tll Lines

    A vertical line, red in color, appears at the location. The TLL moves with the inscribed location. You can inscribe multiple lines at any time. Under default settings, the FCV-2100 also outputs the TLL to the connected chart plot- ter.

  • Page 50: How To Erase Weak Echoes

    Weak echoes 1.25.1 How to erase weak echoes for the FCV-2100 and external fish finders Where [External Fish Finder Window] is set to [Off] at installation, this setting is ap- plied to the external fish finder also.

  • Page 51: How To Erase Weak Echoes For External Fish Finders Where

    1. OPERATION 1.25.2 How to erase weak echoes for external fish finders where [Ex- ternal Fish Finder Window] is set to [On] at installation 1. Place the cursor inside the external fish finder screen, then right-click. The [Exter- nal Fish Finder] menu appears. 2.

  • Page 52: How To Adjust Tvg For Fcv-2100

    1. OPERATION 1.26.1 How to adjust TVG for FCV-2100 The procedure outlined below is for sounders connected directly to the FCV-2100. For external fish finder, see section 1.26.2. 1. Select the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Ad- vanced Settings] menu appears.

  • Page 53: How To Adjust Tvg For External Fish Finders Where [External Fish Finder Window] Is Set To [Off] At Installation1-41

    1. Select the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Ad- vanced Settings] menu appears. 2. Select the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) from the [Advanced Settings] menu. The [Advanced Settings] window appears. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder Sounder Display Display...

  • Page 54: How To Save And Load Settings

    1. OPERATION 1.27 How to Save and Load Settings Settings can be stored to, or loaded from, either the FCV-2100 internal memory or an external storage device. 1.27.1 How to save settings The internal memory can store up to 8 settings variations. For external memory, the maximum number of settings variations which can be stored depends on the external memory’s available capacity.

  • Page 55: How To Load Settings

    1. OPERATION 1.27.2 How to load settings Previously saved settings can be loaded from their save location, either internal or ex- ternal location, at any time. Note: When the load procedure is complete, previous settings cannot be restored. Check that the settings to be loaded are correct before starting the procedure. How to load settings from internal memory 1.

  • Page 56: How To Undo/Redo Operations

    1. OPERATION 1.28 How to Undo/Redo Operations The system stores the last 20 operations in temporary memory. This allows you to “un- do” a mistaken operation, or several mistaken operations, at any time. You can also “redo” an operation which was undone. Note 1: The temporary memory is cleared when the power is turned off.

  • Page 57: Graph Functions

    GRAPH FUNCTIONS The FCV-2100 can display up to six graphs (listed in section 2.1, below), depending on vessel configuration. How to Show/Hide Graphs All graphs can be shown/hidden to suit your requirements. To show/hide a graph, do the following: 1. Select the [Graph] icon from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Graph] menu appears.

  • Page 58: Fish Size Graph

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS Fish Size Graph The [Fish Size Graph] displays the fish size and distribution in a bar graph format. In the following example, fish size (in centimeters) is shown from left to right and the distribution (as a percentage) is shown from bottom to top. Press the [ Switch display ] button to switch between...

  • Page 59: How To Show/Hide The Fish Size Graph

    ), or select the graph icon. 2.2.2 How to set the method of measurement The FCV-2100 has four methods of fish size measurement. To select, or change, the method of measurement, do the following: 1. Select the [Sounder] icon (...

  • Page 60: Specific Range

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2.2.4 Specific Range This method produces three marker lines, one vertical and two horizontal, which can be adjusted to set the specified range. 1. Select the [Sounder] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Sounder] menu bar appears. 2.

  • Page 61: Bottom Trace

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2.2.5 Bottom Trace This method produces two marker lines. The horizontal, small line at the right-hand edge of the screen is the measurement range marker. The vertical line is the measure- ment location. 1. Select the [Sounder] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™.

  • Page 62: Specific Area

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2.2.6 Specific Area This method allows you to specify up to three square-shaped areas. To set up one or more detection areas, do the following: 1. Select the [Sounder] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Sounder] menu bar appears.

  • Page 63: How To Change Graph Settings

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2.2.7 How to change graph settings Several aspects of the graphs can be changed. To change graph settings, do the fol- lowing: 1. Select the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Ad- vanced Settings] menu appears. 2.

  • Page 64: How To Calibrate The Target Echo Strength

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2.2.8 How to calibrate the target echo strength To accurately analyze fish distribution, it is necessary to calibrate target strength using a calibration sphere with a diameter of at least 38.1 mm. The calibration is done to match the target strength value displayed in the fish histogram dialog box with the tar- get strength value of the calibration sphere.

  • Page 65: Target Graphs

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 11. Select the calibrate button ( ). The system measures the size of the calibration sphere and the measurement appears in the [Measured TS] indication. 12. Select [OK] to apply the calibration settings. To cancel the new settings, select [Cancel].

  • Page 66: Horizontal Target Graph

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2.3.2 Horizontal target graph The [Horizontal Target Graph] mode gives a view of fish echoes in the stern direction. The depth at which the echoes were detected and the distribution is displayed, making this mode ideal for estimating the type of fish. Fish echoes from the last three scans are displayed, which helps to track schools.

  • Page 67: Sonde Graph

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS Sonde Graph [ Refresh ] button The [Sonde Graph] plots depth and water temperature data, input from a net sonde, in a red line. The data displayed is input from the net sonde with the lowest number in the list of sondes selected at [Sonde Mark] from the [Display] section of the [Advanced Set- tings] menu.

  • Page 68: Hardness Graph

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS Hardness Graph The [Hardness Graph] plots the estimated seabed hardness as a solid line graph along the bottom of the screen. The graph indicates estimated composition, such as rocks or gravel, making it a handy tool for finding the right fishing spot. to show the [Hardness Graph], do the following: 1.

  • Page 69: Still Images & Data Recording

    STILL IMAGES & DATA RECORD- Still Images (Screenshots) You can save a screenshot of the on-screen display and play it back at any time. This is helpful when comparing fish school sizes. Note: This function is not available on sub monitors. 3.1.1 How to set the save destination for images Images can be saved to the Processor Unit’s internal memory, or to an external de-...

  • Page 70: How To Take A Still Image (Screenshot)

    3. STILL IMAGES & DATA RECORDING 3.1.2 How to take a still image (screenshot) To take a screenshot, press the wheel on the Trackball Control Unit. Where the save destination is set to [In- ternal Memory], the footer shows the total number of screenshots saved to the Processor Unit.

  • Page 71: How To Replay A Still Image

    3. STILL IMAGES & DATA RECORDING 3.1.4 How to replay a still image To replay a saved still image, press and hold the wheel on the Trackball Control Unit. The replay screen is displayed and the oldest still image is shown. A total of 1000 im- ages can be load to replay.

  • Page 72: How To Copy Images From Internal To External Memory

    3. STILL IMAGES & DATA RECORDING 3.1.5 How to copy images from internal to external memory You can copy image files from the internal memory of the Processor Unit to an exter- nal device (for example a USB flash drive). 1.

  • Page 73: Echo Data Recording And Playback

    3. STILL IMAGES & DATA RECORDING Echo Data Recording and Playback The echo data recording and playback function requires connection to an external memory device. Echo data is recorded as a “movie”, allowing you to playback previ- ously recorded echo data, such as fish schools, at your convenience. 3.2.1 How to record echo data To start data recording, select the [Echo Recording] menu icon from the InstantAccess...

  • Page 74: How To Play Back Recorded Echo Data

    3. STILL IMAGES & DATA RECORDING 3.2.2 How to play back recorded echo data The playback function lets you view echo data you previously recorded. The display mode used for playback should match the settings used when the echo data was re- corded, or the echoes may not be displayed correctly.
  • Page 75 3. STILL IMAGES & DATA RECORDING 3. Referring to the table below, set the appropriate file filters, then select [OK]. Filter type Description [Specify Date] Apply a filter based on date. You can select a single filter (for exam- ple, filter by month only) or a mixed filter (for example, filter by year, month and date).

  • Page 76: How To Select An External Memory Device

    3. STILL IMAGES & DATA RECORDING How to Select an External Memory Device Where more than one external memory device is connected to the FCV-2100, you can select the device which will be used for data recording and saving still images*.

  • Page 77: Advanced Settings

    The external fish finder settings are not available from the [Advance Set- tings] menu. (See section 4.8.) Software version (program number) “xx.xx” denotes minor changes. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Select this icon to Sounder User Interface Settings reset the current...

  • Page 78: Sounder Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Sounder Menu The [Sounder] section of the [Advanced Settings] menu contains the settings for sounders connected to the FCV-2100. For external sounders, see section section 4.6. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder Sounder Display Color Erase Measurement White Edge...

  • Page 79: Display Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Display Menu The [Display] section of the [Advanced Settings] menu contains the settings for what data to display and how to display the data on your screen. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder Display Display A-Scope Normal Measurement Temp Graph...

  • Page 80: Measurement Menu

    Measurement Menu Graph-related measurement can be set from the [Measurement] section of the [Ad- vanced Settings] menu. For further details on each setting, see section 2.2.7. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder Measurement Display...

  • Page 81: Alarm Menu

    Alarm Menu All alarms and their respective conditions can be set from the Alarm section of the [Ad- vanced Settings] menu. For further details on setting alarms and their conditions, see section 1.21. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder Alarm Display Bottom Start Depth...

  • Page 82: Sounder Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.6.1 Sounder menu You can adjust several echo display settings for the external sounder from the [Sound- er] section of the [External Fish Finder] menu. To adjust settings for the FCV-2100, see section 4.2. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder...

  • Page 83: Calibration Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.6.2 Calibration menu The external fish finder settings can be calibrated from the [Calibration] section of the [External Fish Finder] menu. To calibrate settings for the FCV-2100, see section 4.7.5. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder Alarm Display Zero Line Rejection...

  • Page 84: Tx/Rx Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.6.3 TX/RX menu Settings for the external fish finder’s transmission can be adjusted from the [TX/RX] section of the [External Fish Finder] → [Sounder] menu. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder TX/RX Display TX Power Auto Measurement TX Rate...

  • Page 85: System Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Menu item Description [Pulse Length] Available only when [TX Pulse] is set to [Manual]. A low setting gives a higher resolution, however the range is lowered. A high setting give a longer range, however the resolution is lowered. [RX Band] Rx bandwidth is automatically set according to [TX Pulse] →...

  • Page 86: Tx/Rx Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.7.2 TX/RX menu Settings for the FCV-2100 sounder can be changed from this menu. For external sounders, see section 4.6.3. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder TX/RX Display TX Power Auto Measurement Brightness Alarm Bottom Search System Range TX/RX...

  • Page 87: Control Unit Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.7.3 Control unit menu You can adjust Trackball Control Unit settings from the [Control Unit] section of the [System] menu. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder Control Unit Display Key Beep Measurement Brightness Alarm System Range TX/RX Control Unit...

  • Page 88: User Interface Settings Menu

    4.7.4 User Interface Settings menu You can change the units used for measurement, adjust the time difference, change the displayed language, and change other settings from the [Setting] section of the [System] menu. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder Stabilization Display Language...

  • Page 89: Calibration Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.7.5 Calibration menu You can calibrate (offset) the speed of sound, water temperature and other informa- tion from [Calibrate] section of the [System] menu. S oun Soun Soun Soun Sound d er Calib ation Disp Displ l ay Sound Speed 1500.0 Measurement...

  • Page 90: Stabilization Menu

    Note 1: This function require connection to a SATELLITE COMPASS and becomes ™ inactive if data from the SATELLITE COMPASS is interrupted or lost. Note 2: This function is unavailable if [TX Triggering] is set to [On] at installation. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Sounder Stabilization Display Stabilization Measurement...

  • Page 91: Mode Menu

    4.7.7 Mode menu You can “split” the display screen from the [Mode] section of the [System] menu. This allows you to display different information across two or more sections of the display. FCV-2100 [ver 02524476-xx.xx] Contents of screen1 Sounder Mode Display (Fixed at [Normal]).
  • Page 92 4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Menu item Description [Not Selected] No split screen is displayed. If the second item is set to [Not Selected], the third and fourth items show no op- tions. [Zoom] Displayed as "ZM" in the mode list. Adds the zoomed area to the split screen.

  • Page 93: Tests Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.7.8 Tests menu Maintenance information, diagnostic tests and other tools are found in the [Tests] sec- tion of the [System] menu. FCV-2100 [ver 0252446-xx.xx] Sounder Tests Display Measurement Maintenance Information Alarm System Range TX/RX Communication Port Monitor...

  • Page 94: Sounder Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.8.1 Sounder menu Settings for external sounders (DFF3 and DFF1-UHD) can be found in the [Sounder] section of the [External Fish Finder] menu. Sounder Sounder R R ange Shift Shift Display I t f Interference Rejection Auto System Color Erase Range...

  • Page 95: Display Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.8.2 Display menu You can adjust the display settings for the external fish finder from the [Display] sec- tion of the [External Fish Finder] menu. Sounder Display Mode LF/HF Display Division Vertical Display Colors Measurement Normal System Range Background White...

  • Page 96: Measurement Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.8.3 Measurement menu ™ The [Measurement] menu is available only when an ACCU-FISH compatible trans- ducer is connected. ™ Use this menu to activate/deactivate the ACCU-FISH feature. Sounder Measurement ACCU-FISH Display Measurement System Range See section 1.20.2 for how to use this feature. 4.8.4 System menu The [System] menu contains settings for items which do not require regular adjust-...
  • Page 97 4. ADVANCED SETTINGS TX/RX menu The [TX/RX] menu contains settings for pulse transmission and receipt. Depending on your vessel’s configuration, some menu items may not be available. See the lists be- low for more details. Menu item Description [TX Power] Adjusts the output power of the transducer.
  • Page 98 4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Calibration menu Use the Calibration menu to apply offsets for the external fish finder. Sounder Calibration Zero Line Rejection Zero Line Area Display D ft Draft System Fi h Si Fish Size Range TX/RX Sound Speed 1500.0 Calibration Menu item Description...
  • Page 99 ™ Set at installation. Indicates the SATELLITE COMPASS connect- Sensor] ed to the FCV-2100. Do not change this setting. [Delay Time] Set at installation. Available only when [Stabilization Sensor] is set to [Manual]. Do not change this setting. [TD fore-aft], Set at installation.
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  • Page 101: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE- SHOOTING This chapter contains maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for the operator. NOTICE WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive Do not open the equipment. sealant or contact spray to plastic parts or equipment coating. This equipment uses high voltage that can cause Those items contain products that can electrical shock.

  • Page 102: Trackball Maintenance

    5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Trackball Maintenance If the trackball does not roll smoothly, it may require cleaning. Do the following to clean the trackball: 1. Turn the retaining ring on the trackball 45° counter-clockwise. The retaining ring is unlocked. Unlock Unlock Retaining ring Trackball...

  • Page 103: Battery Replacement

    5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Battery Replacement CAUTION CAUTION Only use the specified battery. When replacing the battery, make sure the polarity is correct. Incorrect replacement of the battery can cause the battery to explode or damage the equipment. The processor unit contains a battery. When the battery voltage becomes low, the in- ternal clock may display the time incorrectly.

  • Page 104: Error Messages And Icons

    5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Reason, remedy Sensitivity is low. • Gain setting is too low. Referring to section 1.6, increase the gain. • Marine life is adhering to transducer face. Clean the transducer face. • Vessel is in heavily sedimented water. •...
  • Page 105 HUB (HUB-101) and the external fish finder. • This error also appears if, when using a DFF3 fish finder, the FCV-2100 power is not turned on within approxi- mately one minute of turning the pow- er on for the DFF3. Connection can take up to seven minutes.

  • Page 106: Test Menu

    5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Test Menu You can run a diagnostic test, or view detailed information about your equipment, from the [Tests] menu. To access the [Tests] menu, do the following: 1. Select the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™. The [Ad- vanced Settings] menu appears.

  • Page 107: How To Run A Diagnostic Test

    5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5.7.1 How to run a diagnostic test If you feel your unit is not working properly, you can run a diagnostic test. The test shows the operational status of connected equipment, check the status of the RAM and ROM and displays software versions for your equipment.
  • Page 108 • [NMEA Format]: Set the NMEA format to use for data output. Available options are: [Ver1.5], [Ver2.0], [Ver3.0] or [Squid-Fishing]). • [Output Data]*: Where [TLL Output] is set to [FURUNO-TLL], select the infor- mation to output. More than one item can be selected from [Depth], [Tempera- ture], [Hardness] or [Fish Size].

  • Page 109: How To Test The Control Unit

    5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5.7.3 How to test the control unit You can test the buttons, scrollwheel and trackball at any time. To test the Trackball Control Unit, select [Control Unit Test] from the [Tests] menu. Brightness Turns trackball unit backlight on or off. Key Beep Turns trackball key beeps on or off.
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  • Page 111: Appendix 1 Menu Tree

    APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE [Advanced Settings] menu Default settings shown in bold italic font. Sounder Color Erase (0%, to 50%) White Edge (Off, 1 to 10) White Marker (Off, Shows the settings window) Clutter (Std, Linear) TVG Level (0 to 9; 3) TVG Distance (1m to 100m) STC (0 to 10) Bottom Zone Above (15% to 70%;...
  • Page 112 APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE Calibration Zero Line Rejection (Off, On) Zero Line Area (4.5 to 9.8 (ft)) Gain Stabilization (HF) (-50 to +50; 0) Gain Stabilization (LF) (-50 to +50; 0) TD fore-aft (-100.0m to +100.0m; 0.0m) TD port-stbd (-100.0m to +100.0m; 0.0m) ANT TD height (0.0m to 100.0m) TX/RX TX Power (DFF3:Off, 1 to 10;...
  • Page 113 APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE Calibration Sound Speed (200.0 to 2000.0 (m/s); 1500.0) Temperature (-35.0 to +35.0 (°F); 0.0) Bottom Level (-40 to +40; 0) Position to Start Bottom Detection (0.0 to 70.0 (ft)) Zero Line Rejection (Off, On) Zero Line Area (4.5 to 9.8 (ft)) Zero Line Fill (Off, On) Draft (-30.0 to +99.9 (m);...
  • Page 114 APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE System Range Range1 (7 to 9000 (ft); DFF3: 15; DFF1-UHD: 30) Range2 (7 to 9000 (ft); DFF3: 30; DFF1-UHD: 60) Range3 (7 to 9000 (ft); DFF3: 60; DFF1-UHD: 100) Range4 (7 to 9000 (ft); DFF3: 120; DFF1-UHD: 250) Range5 (7 to 9000 (ft);...

  • Page 115: Appendix 2 Screen Layouts

    APPENDIX 2 SCREEN LAYOUTS The following figures are examples of screen layouts, depending on your selected settings. A-Scope not shown Screen1 Screen2 Screen1 Screen2 Screen1 Screen1 Screen3 Screen2 Screen1 Screen2 Screen3 Screen2 Screen3 Screen1 Screen3 Screen1 Screen2 Screen4 Screen3 Screen2 Screen1 Screen3 Screen4...
  • Page 116 APPENDIX 2 SCREEN LAYOUTS A-Scope Shown Screen1 Screen2 Screen1 Screen2 Screen1 Screen1 Screen2 Screen3 Screen2 Screen3 Screen1 Screen3 Screen1 Screen2 Screen3 Screen4 Screen2 Screen4 Vertical division Horizontal division Mixed division AP-6...

  • Page 117: Specifications

    NMEA 3 ports, NMEA0183 V1.5/2.0/3.0 1 port, Ethernet, 100Base-TX, between processor unit and transceiver unit 3 ports, USB2.0 (type-A) 1 port, Furuno format for Net sonde connection External KP control 1 port NMEA0183 data sentences Input GGA, GLL, GNS, MTW, VHW, VTG, ZDA...
  • Page 118 FURUNO FCV-2100 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Ambient temperature Transceiver unit -15°C to +55°C (storage: -30°C to +70°C) Processor/ Trackball control unit -15°C to +55°C Relative humidity 95% or less at +40°C Degree of protection Processor/ Transceiver unit IP22 Trackball control unit IP22 (IPX0: USB cover opened) Vibration IEC 60945 Ed.4...

  • Page 119: Index

    INDEX stabilization ........... 4-23 system settings........4-20 ACCUFISH..........1-30 TX/RX settings ....... 4-8 4-21 Advanced settings........4-1 accessing the menu ........ 4-1 alarms ............. 4-5 Files display ............. 4-3 deleting files ..........3-4 external fish finder ........4-5 moving images ........3-4 measurement ..........
  • Page 120 INDEX scroll-back mode ........1-37 setting alarms.........1-33 shift............1-14 smoothing..........1-19 trackball............1-1 using A-Scope........1-26 zoom display ..........1-22 Picture advance ........1-11 Range ............1-16 Redo ............1-44 Save settings ...........1-42 Screenshots ..........3-1 intervals............3-2 replay ............3-3 saving............3-1 taking a screenshot ........3-2 Scroll-back ..........1-37 Seabed composition ........1-31 Shift ............1-14 Smoothing ..........1-19 Still images..........3-1 intervals............3-2...
  • Page 121 This declaration is issued according to the Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. On behalf of Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. Yoshitaka Shogaki Nishinomiya City, Japan...

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