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3/14/2006
12:06 PM
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Fishin' Buddy™ 2202
Operations Manual

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  • Page 1 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 1 Fishin’ Buddy™ 2202 Operations Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Getting Started How to Install the Batteries..............4 How to Attach the Mounting Bracket .
  • Page 3 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 3 GOLDEN RULES FOR CONSERVATION At BottomLine®, we’re committed to the protection and improvement of our fragile fishing environment, but we need your help. Here’s what you can do: • Release predator fish. Keep panfish for the table, but larger predators, such as bass, pike and walleye, are critical to a balanced fishery.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 4 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the BottomLine® Fishin’ Buddy™ 2202! You now own one of the world's most portable fishfinders, with completely self-contained electronics offering BottomLine’s advanced high-clarity bottom graph plus water temperature to let you make the most out of your boating and fishing experience.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 5 GETTING STARTED The Fishin’ Buddy™ 2202 is easy to use: 1. Install fresh batteries. 2. Attach directional handle (used to position Buddy for different viewing angles). 3. Plug transducer cable into the back of the display unit. 4.

  • Page 6: How To Attach The Mounting Bracket

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 6 When the batteries are fully spent (no longer can hold a charge), the screen will clear and the word BATTERY will be displayed for 10 seconds before the Buddy will turn itself off. CAUTION: Always remove discharged batteries promptly and before periods of storage to prevent potential damage due to battery acid leakage.
  • Page 7 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 7 The C-clamp mounting bracket is the most versatile and portable way to mount the Buddy to your boat. Loosen the C-clamp by turning it counter-clockwise and then place the bracket around the gunnel or transom, resting it on the top surface (or as far down as possible). Then tighten the C-clamp by hand.

  • Page 8: Buddy Functions And Features

    POWER ON - Press and release the POWER button. DEMO MODE - While powering on the Fishin' Buddy 2202, keep the POWER button pressed until the words SIMULATOR and REAL appear on the screen. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to move the fish symbol in front of your selection, then press the MENU button to continue.

  • Page 9: Set And Adjust Features

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 9 SET AND ADJUST FEATURES After power-up, features can be adjusted using the following procedure: 1. Press the POWER-MENU button to display feature adjustments. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to find the feature you want to adjust. 3.
  • Page 10 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 10 SCC - The Surface Clutter Control reduces undesirable signals on the graph. Such signals may include surface clutter (created by turbulence around the transducer), thermocline, air bubbles, algae bloom, etc. Turn on SCC if these signals inhibit the display of the bottom. NOTE: Turning on the surface clutter control may inhibit shallow-water bottom readings.
  • Page 11 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 11 DEPTH - The depth alarm sounds when the depth (from the transducer to the estimated bottom) is less than the setting. • Operation: Press and hold the UP or DOWN to activate the alarm and set the depth. Press and release the UP or DOWN button to turn the alarm on and off.
  • Page 12 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 12 SIDE FILTER - The Sidefinder Filter is used to reduce false markings from submerged objects like pier poles and submerged branches. The filter is best used around docks and other shoreline structures where false markings might occur. In most situations, and especially in open water, the best performance is obtained with the filter turned off.

  • Page 13: Tm 2202 Display

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 13 Temperature Bottom Graph Range in Auto Mode Sidefinder range Sidefinder cone Sidefinder fish Sidefinder distance to closest fish Fish Depth Fish Symbol Weeds Bottom Depth Fishin’ Buddy™ 2202 Display...

  • Page 14: Fishing With The Fishin' Buddy™ 2202

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 14 FISHING WITH THE FISHIN’ BUDDY™ 2202 HOW YOUR FISHIN’ BUDDY™ 2202 WORKS The Fishin’ Buddy™ 2202 uses active SONAR, short for Sound Navigation and Ranging, to locate and identify objects in the water. The transducer sends out short bursts of ultrasonic sound waves into the water and then listens for echoes to come back from objects and the bottom.

  • Page 15: Reading The Bottom Graph

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 15 READING THE BOTTOM GRAPH The bottom graph is created by drawing all of the echoes from a single burst in a vertical column on the display, with the echoes from deepest objects drawn lowest on the display. After all the echoes from the burst are drawn, the graph is shifted to the left and the process is repeated.

  • Page 16: Finding Fish With The Sidefinder

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 16 FINDING FISH WITH THE SIDEFINDER® The Fishin’ Buddy™ 2202 uses BottomLine's patented Sidefinder® technology to scan where you cast and, with good accuracy, determine which echoes are from fish and which are from other objects.

  • Page 17: Sidefinder® Coverage Near Steep And Mild Shorelines

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 17 Sidefinder - Viewing the Shoreline Each shoreline has its own unique characteristics. The Fishin’ Buddy™ 2202 can see all the way up to the shore when the drop-off is sharp or if there are ledges. When the slope of the bottom is gentle, the Buddy will not see all the way to the shoreline.
  • Page 18 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 18 Sidefinder® - False Markings Occasionally, the Buddy may falsely mark objects other than fish. This can occur with air bubble streams from nearby boats or air filled swim ladders. This can also occur when the Buddy is aimed at a cement or rock wall due to a double reflection effect.

  • Page 19: Ice Fishing

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 19 ICE FISHING The Buddy is ideal for ice fishing. Simply install the bracket on a long flat piece of wood, then mount the Buddy on one end of the wood piece and place your tackle box (or some other weight) on the opposite end to ensure stability.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    If this occurs and you cannot adjust it lighter, immediately cover the screen or turn it away from the sun. CAUTION: The Fishin' Buddy 2202 may not operate properly if the outside temperature is below 14 F (-10 C) or exposure to the sun or other heat sources causes the case to reach 140 F (60 C).

  • Page 21: If You Are Having Problems

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 21 IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS If you are having problems with the operation of your Fishin’ Buddy™ 2202, please try the suggestions in this section. Should all other remedies fail, please try using the reset settings feature. Problem: Unit won't turn on or won't stay on.
  • Page 22 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 22 Problem: No bottom or wrong bottom depth is found. • Make sure the transducer is at least 8" deep in the water and in an area where no bubbles or turbulence are present. • With your hand, rub the face of the transducer and clear off any air bubbles or debris. •...
  • Page 23 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 23 Problem: The bottom depth number is locked onto the surface. • Severe interference caused by wind chop and air churned into the water can sometimes fool the Buddy into giving a false bottom depth reading. Try turning on the SCC (Surface Clutter Control).

  • Page 24: Specifications

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 24 SPECIFICATIONS Unit dimensions ............5.0"Wx5.3"Hx2.5"D Unit dimensions with shaft .

  • Page 25: Bottomline® One-Year Limited Warranty

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 25 BOTTOMLINE® ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by BottomLine® have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase. BottomLine® products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at BottomLine®...

  • Page 26: Bottomline® Service Policy

    FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 26 Some states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty, or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. BOTTOMLINE®...
  • Page 27 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 27 RETURNING YOUR UNIT FOR SERVICE Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either by phone or by email, to obtain a Repair Authorization Number for your unit. Please have your product model name and serial number available before calling the factory.
  • Page 28 FB2202_English.qxp 3/14/2006 12:06 PM Page 28 Serial # Date of Purchase Store Where Purchased NOTE: Keep your Proof of Purchase and/or sales receipt for your records. Contact BottomLine® Contact the BottomLine Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways: By Telephone: (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.

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