Fishfinder 160C® - GPS City Canada
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1. black Ground Power Data 10 18 volts DC To Unit blue Port 1 Data OUT HIN RXD GPS NMEA Device TXD yellow Alarm Low Alarm Relay 100ma max coil current Wiring Diagram E me iil ae ate a n m jj O Black me Red T I Wiring to a Fuse Block Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS gt THE KEYPAD AND SIMULATOR MODE USING THE FISHFINDER 160C The Keypad If you are turning on your Fishfinder 160C for the first time use the following procedure If you have already turned on your Fishfinder and you are just familiarizing yourself with the basic functions please go to Using the Keypad on this page The Arrow keys The up and down Arrow keys are used to select items on the Adjustment Bar and Setup menu The left and right Arrow keys are used to quickly cycle through Adjustment Bar settings The ENTER key The ENTER key opens items in the Adjustment Bar and Setup Menu To start your Fishfinder for the first time 1 Press and hold the Power Backlight key until the Fishfinder powers on If the Fishfinder fails to turn on verify that the wiring adapter is properly connected in the back of the Fishfinder the Red and Black wires are connected to the correct polarity and that the 2 Amp fuse is installed and not blown If the Fishfinder does not detect a transducer it automatically enters2. Fishfinder 160C color sonar owner s manual 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151 Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or imp
3. Hote your top speed and stop the boat Top Speed Enter your maximum speed 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS gt THE SETUP MENU Reset Distance Ho Tes Reset Distance Reset Distance appears only if you are using a speed capable transducer Reset Distance resets the displayed Distance to zero Units Depth Choose to show measurements in Feet ft default Feet Meters m or Fathoms fa Meers athoms Temperature Choose to show the water temperature in Fahrenheit F default or Celsius C Speed Choose to show Speed in Miles per Hour mph default Kilometers per Hour kph or Knots Kt Speed Units Files per Hour kilometers per Hour Knots Distance Choose to show Distance in Miles mi default Nautical Miles nm or Kilometers km Files Hautical Hiles Kilometers 20 Depth Units Distance Units System Simulator The Fishfinder 160C comes with a built in Simulator mode that allows you to practice and learn the operation of the unit at home rather than on the water The unit indicates that it is running the Simulator mode by showing in the lower left of the screen While in the simulator mode the unit displays a simulated bottom scene and the Fishfinder 160C can be controlled except Gain just as if it were on the water To exit Simulator mode turn the unit off If no keys are pressed for 1 minute the unit automatically resets while in Simulator mode At startup
4. FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales receipt which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs Write the tracking Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt LIMITED WARRANTY number clearly on the outside of the package Send the unit freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station Online Auction Purchases Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer 1s required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through a
5. Humber Humber Auto or you can choose to Hide default poe Transducer at Bottom the Distance of Keel Enter negative number to show depth from the surface 18 Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual Calibrate Speed This only appears if you are using a speed capable transducer Calibration is required to ensure that the speed shown on your unit is accurate Use the boat s speedometer a stopwatch or a GPS device to determine your speed If using a stopwatch measure the distance that the boat travels in a period of time distance time speed It is recommended that the calibration take place in water having little or no current To calibrate the speed 1 Highlight Calibrate Speed and press the ENTER key 2 Bring the boat to cruising speed note the top speed and then stop the boat 3 With OK selected press the ENTER key Using the up or down Arrow key set the maximum speed and press the ENTER key A NOTE If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not registering a speed you will see Speed Too Low displayed in the selection box With OK highlighted press ENTER and check that the speed sensor wheel is moving or safely increase boat speed If there is a problem with the speed sensor untt check the cable connections Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS gt THE SETUP MENU Hote Top Speed Cancel FOK Bring boat to cruising speed
6. Simulator mode The MENU key The MENU key opens and closes the Adjustment Bar The POWER key The POWER key turns the unit on or off and activates the backlight Press and hold to turn the unit on or off Press briefly and Simulator Mode You can use Simulator mode to practice and learn the operation of the Fishfinder If the Fishfinder does not detect a transducer it automatically starts in Simulator mode While in Simulator mode the Fishfinder shows a bottom scene and you can control the Fishfinder except the Gain and Auto Gain release to activate the backlight To change options If no keys are pressed for two minutes the Fishfinder the backlight level press the POWER key automatically resets to default settings while in Simulator mode repeatedly to cycle between off user level ne and high To exit Simulator mode turn off the Fishfinder 12 Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual The Fishfinder 160C Display Water Depth The Depth Scale is shown from top to bottom along the right side Messages and Alarm Icons appear along the bottom Water Temperature The unit can show the water temperature at the transducer Speed a With a speed capable transducer speed is shown in miles per hour kilometers per hour and knots Distance With a speed capable transducer distance is shown in miles nautical miles or kilometers Battery Voltage You can choose to show the current battery vol
7. and make sure the gasket is aligned properly Pull the cable tie end until tight Trim off the excess if necessary Tighten the 10 32 locking nut until it touches the mounting bracket and then tighten 1 4 turn more Do not overtighten Mounting gasket Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual 9 INSTALLING THE FISHEINDER 160C gt WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION Testing the Transom Mount Installation Perform this test after you install the Fishfinder Because you need water to carry the sonar signal the Fishfinder does not function properly with the transducer out of the water When you place your boat in the water check for leaks around the screw holes that are below the water line DO NOT leave your boat in the water for an extended period of time without checking for leaks To test the transom mount installation 1 Begin testing the installation at a slow speed If the sonar appears to be working properly gradually increase the boat s speed observing the sonar s operation If the sonar signal suddenly is lost or the bottom return is severely degraded note the speed at which this occurs 2 Return the boat to the speed at which the signal was lost Make moderate turns in both directions and see if the signal improves 3 Ifthe signal strength improves while turning adjust the transducer so that it extends another 1 8 below the transom of the boat It might take several adjustments to eliminate the degradation 4 Ifthe signal doe
8. any questions or would like additional information please refer to our Web site at http www garmin com prop6s LAMPS INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For more information go to www garmin com aboutGarmin environment disposal jsp IV Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED Understanding the Fishfinder and Sonar The Fishfinder 160C 1s a fully automatic color sonar unit that allows you to go out on the water and find fish without having to configure a lot of settings However you can customize each setting as you prefer If you have used a Fishfinder before you might already know how to interpret the sonar information on the screen so you can skip this section If you have not used a Fishfinder before you might want to learn a bit about sonar what it is how it works and what you might see on the Fishfinder 160C screen This manual provides a general understanding of those things that you need to know about sonar that can help you interpret the screen and find the fish Understanding Sonar During installation you connect your Fishfinder 160C to a transducer The transducer uses sound to determine information about what is in the water beneath your boat Then the transducer sends the information to your Fishfinder to be shown on the screen for you to view and interpret The transducer sends sound waves down into the water in a
9. cone shape similar to a flashlight beam covering a smaller circular area at the top and angling out to a larger circular area at the bottom Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt UNDERSTANDING THE FISHFINDER AND SONAR These sound waves reflect off of any object that they hit and then the waves travel back up to the transducer These objects could be fish branches the bottom or any other object that has density that is different from the water The transducer receives the sound wave information and then sends the information to the Fishfinder The Fishfinder shows the information on the screen for you to see and interpret The type of transducer and settings that you choose determine how the information appears on the screen Understanding the Fishfinder Screen Experimentation and experience are the keys to successfully interpreting your Fishfinder screen We recommend that you take your Fishfinder out on familiar water and spend time learning to interpret what you see on the Fishfinder 160C screen Think of the Fishfinder screen as if you took a picture from the side of an aquarium in your home You can see how deep a fish is in the water how close it is to the top or bottom but you cannot tell where the fish is located horizontally in the water whether it is near the front or the back of the aquartum Remember this when you are trying to locate exactly where something is in the water The strongest sonar re
10. if a transducer is not detected the unit automatically starts in Simulator mode Language Choose to display information in one of four languages Language FEnglish Espanol Francais Portugues Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual HHEA Output NMEA Output HUFF Choose to turn the NMEA Output On or Off on default The Fishfinder 160C can output NMEA data for Water Depth Water Temperature and Water Speed The NMEA output is NMEA 0183 version 3 01 Beeper Choose to turn the Beeper On or Off When the Beeper a is On a beep is sounded when a key is pressed a message 1s shown or an alarm activated With the Beeper Off all Beeper functions are muted Beeper Contrast Contrast Adjust to compensate for different light levels or viewing angles Moving the slider up darkens the contrast Moving the slider down lightens the contrast Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS gt THE SETUP MENU Light Changes the level of screen backlighting This setting affects the middle level user level when cycling through the Backlight setting To cycle through the Backlight settings press and release the POWER key Defaults a Defaults This option restores the factory default settings for kMo the unit Yes 21 APPENDIX gt SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Sonar Power Dual Beam 150 watts RMS 1200 watts peak to peak Specifications Frequency 200 kHz 80kHz Physical Specifications Depth 900 foot max de
11. in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America 24 Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby Garmin declares that this Fishfinder 160C is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 S EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product http www garmin com products ffl 60c Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity link Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual adjustment bar the 14 alarms 15 arches 2 arrow keys 12 auto gain 13 17 B background 18 battery 15 18 battery alarm 15 battery voltage 13 beam 2 17 beeper 21 bottom of the water 2 shape and type 13 C calibrate speed 19 change a setting 14 a setup m
12. the prop ai Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water from seeping into the transom Make sure the transducer is below water level when the boat is on plane at high speed Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual l INSTALLING THE FISHFINDER 160C gt TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION Mounting the Transducer on a Transom Drill pilot holes here Tool List not included drill 3 8 wrench or socket 5 32 and 1 8 drill bits masking tape 2 Phillips screwdriver marine sealant To mount the transducer on a transom 1 Position the transom mount at the selected location making sure the transducer is parallel with the water line Mark the center locations of each hole on the transom mount see Vertical Align with transom bottom Transducer figures to the right should extend 1 8 below 2 Using the 5 32 bit drill the pilot holes approximately fiberglass hulls or 3 8 Transom 1 25 mm deep at the marked locations To avoid drilling the below aluminum aN Bottom of holes too deep wrap a piece of tape around the bit 1 from the point of the bit 3 Apply marine sealant to the 5 x 30 mm screws Attach the transducer to the transom using the 5 x 30 mm screws Adjust the transducer to extend beyond the bottom of the transom approximately 1 8 3 mm on fiberglass hulls or 3 8 10 mm on aluminum hulls Adjust the transducer to be aligned parallel with the water 4 Tighten the 10 32 locking nut until it touche
13. Wiring HarnesS ssassessssssessnsnnnsnnsnnsnnsnnnnnnnnas 10 li Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at www garmin com registration Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the back of the Fishfinder 160C in case your Fishfinder 160C needs service Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Serial Number Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your Fishfinder 160C In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM Central Time or go to www garmin com support and click Product Support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK or 0808 2380000 within the UK Tell Us What You Think Tell us how you like this manual Fill out the Product Documentation Survey Go to www garmin com contactUs and click Product Documentation Survey Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND CARING FOR THE FISHFINDER 160C Caring for the Fishfinder 160C The Fishfinder 160C s case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning Caring for the Screen The Fishfinder 160C s lens 1s coated with a special anti reflective coating that is sensitive to skin oils waxes and
14. abbrasive cleaners Cleaners containing amonia alcohol abrasives or anti grease detergents will harm the anti reflective coating It is important to clean the lens using an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti reflective coatings and a clean lint free cloth Cleaning the Case Clean the unit s outer casing except for the screen using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components Water Immersion The Fishfinder 160C is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in meter of water for 30 minutes Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit After submersion be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse Storage Do not store the Fishfinder 160C where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur such as in the trunk of a car because permanent damage may result iii INTRODUCTION gt WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Important Information The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics For more information on the applicability to this product WARNING This product its packaging and its components see www erecycle org contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is being provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65 If you have
15. d sound waves is determined by the transducer beam width and the water depth The narrow beam provides crisp detail of what is under your boat and is very helpful if you are fishing in deeper water where the beam covers more area for example at a depth of 30 feet the narrow beam covers the area of about a 7 foot circle Narrow ira Beam ua Beam NE ET A The wide beam is more helpful in shallow water because it gives you a much wider view of objects in the water including areas beyond the sides of your boat At a depth of 30 feet the wide beam covers the area of approximately a 20 foot circle Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt UNDERSTANDING THE FISHFINDER AND SONAR Whiteline Thermoclines The Fishfinder 160C can help you to determine if the bottom is hard Garmin s See Thru technology allows the Fishfinder 160C to see or soft When the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the bottom through thermoclines and helps locate fish where they live and fish a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom A thin love thermoclines whiteline indicates a softer bottom while a thick whiteline indicates a harder bottom Normally a red line shows the point where water meets the bottom This line follows the bottom contour along with any significant objects lying on the bottom The unit uses the whiteline function to make the bottom layer information easier to d
16. e it with the short knob Swivel Bracket and Base Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual 5 INSTALLING THE FISHFINDER 160C gt TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION To install the unit on the mounting bracket k N w m On Align the slot on the back of the unit with the long mounting knob and slide into place It may be necessary to adjust the long knob to spread the bracket arms apart Turn counter clockwise to widen the bracket arms clockwise to tighten Adjust the unit angle and tighten the long mounting knob until snug Tilt the unit by loosening the long knob on the right side of the bracket assembly Rotate the entire bracket by twisting it left or right NOTE You will hear clicks as you turn the bracket Tighten all knobs when the viewing angle you want is obtained Transducer Installation Once you ve installed the Fishfinder 160C unit you must install the transducer for it to function The included transducer can be installed on the transom see page 7 or on the trolling motor see page 9 To assemble the transducer 1 Insert the rubber washer and plastic spacer in the transducer at the same time DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer Route the cable toward the back and slide the transducer into the mounting bracket Place a 5 mm flat washer on the 10 32 x 1 75 screw and insert the screw through the mounting bracket spacer and rubber washer Place the remaining 5 mm flat washer on the exposed
17. end and install the 10 32 lock nut finger tight The transducer is tightened further after installation on the boat Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual INSTALLING THE FISHFINDER 160C gt TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION Selecting a Transom Mount Location For your sonar to operate properly the transducer has to be located in clean non turbulent water The transducer should be mounted as near the center of the boat as possible Do not mount the transducer behind Strakes rivet lines struts fittings water DO NOT cut the transducer lead this will void your warranty and intakes or discharge ports may degrade the sonar s operation DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes rivet lines struts fittings water intake discharge ports eroding paint or anything that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent It is important that the transducer be as close to the center line as possible in calm non turbulent water for optimal performance Avoid mounting the transducer in locations where the boat may be supported during launching hauling trailering or storage Mount the transducer parallel l with the water line Mount the transducer away from the path of the prop on single drive boats On twin drive boats mount the transducer between the drives if possible Do not mount the transducer directly in the path of the prop The transducer can cause cavitation that may degrade the boat s performance and damage
18. enu item 15 cleaning the case iii the screen 1ii clutter 2 color 1 contrast 21 D Declaration of Conformity 24 deep alarm 16 defaults 21 depth 20 distance 13 18 20 dual beam 2 E electrical system 10 ENTER key 12 F features i fish 13 See also suspended targets alarm 16 ID 16 symbols 2 16 G gain 2 14 graph 16 installing the transducer 6 the unit 5 the wiring harness 10 K keel offset 18 L language 20 light 21 M MENU key 12 mounting the bracket assembly 5 the transducer 8 9 N narrow beam 2 17 NMEA 10 output 21 numbers 18 O operating instructions 12 packing list 4 physical specifications 22 power backlight key 12 R range 14 reset defaults 21 distance 20 S scroll 14 setup menu 15 shallow alarm 16 simulator mode 12 20 size numbers 18 Software License Agreement 24 sonar 1 22 sound waves specifications 22 speed 13 18 20 storage 111 strongest sonar returns surface clutter 2 suspended targets 2 13 system 20 temperature 20 testing the transom mount installation 10 thermoclines 3 and structure 13 tool list 5 transducer 1 assembling 6 installing 6 9 mounting on a transom 8 mounting on a trolling motor 9 transom mount installation 10 selecting a mount location 7 trolling motor mounting the transducer 9 U understanding sonar units 20 unit installation 5 V view 15 water depth 13 temperature 3 13 18 weakest re
19. ess the MENU key 2 Using the up or down Arrow key select Setup and press the ENTER key To change a Setup menu item 1 Using the up or down Arrow key highlight the selection 2 Press the ENTER key to activate the setting 3 Using the up or down Arrow key make the change 4 Press the ENTER key to accept the change Alarms Battery Sounds an alarm when the battery has discharged to a user determined voltage The Battery Alarm can help determine when the battery is reaching a critical state of discharge Battery Alarm OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS gt THE SETUP MENU Shallow Shallow Alarm Graph The Shallow Alarm sounds a warning at a Fish ID determined depth between 1 and 900 ft The Fish ID setting determines how the graph shows underwater targets and background information If Fish ID is set to Off the unit shows all of the available information about the underwater Deep environment If a fish symbol is selected the graph shows only the The Deep Alarm sounds a warning at a determined SSSR mem information related to ie symbol large R and small izey depth between 1 and 900 ft In wide beam targets detected toward the outside of the beam are indicated by a hollow fish symbol Targets detected directly under the boat are indicated by a solid fish symbol Off default the Fishfinder does not interpret the sonar rsh Alarm Fich Alarm return data Fish appear as arches ounds an alarm when the unit detects wha
20. g Motor Mount Gasket 1 R Cable Tie 20 1 CO oo I 5 mm Flat Washers 2 S Power Data Cable J 4 x 12 mm Screws 4 not shown Cable not shown 4 Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual INSTALLING THE FISHFINDER 160C gt UNIT INSTALLATION Unit Installation Choose a location that provides optimal viewing and allows easy access to the unit s keypad Select a mounting surface strong enough to support the weight of the unit and protect it from excessive vibration or shock DO NOT mount the bracket in a location where the unit is exposed to extreme temperature conditions When installing the mounting bracket be sure to allow room for the connection and routing of the power cable Mounting Holes Tool List not included drill screwdriver Phillips or standard three 8 pan head machine bolts with matching nuts and washers and a 5 32 drill bit OR three 8 pan head self tapping screws and Swivel Base a 1 16 drill bit To mount the bracket assembly Short Knob 1 Using the swivel base as a template mark the location of the three mounting holes 2 If securing the base with machine bolts drill three 5 32 holes at the locations you marked If securing the base using self tapping screws drill 1 16 starter holes at the locations you marked Generally starter holes should be no deeper than half the screw length 3 Secure the swivel base with three bolts or screws DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 4 Attach the swivel bracket and secur
21. istinguish A rough definition of a thermocline is a break in water where the water temperature changes faster than the water above it With the Fishfinder 160C active whiteline helps accentuate where strong signals are located which makes bottom type determination easier The example below shows the bottom return with and without the whiteline activated Thermocline m ae ee AONAN ANa mint A A l A Cichfindar 1Al 14 Ownar e Manal b MFISNIINAErF touu Uwners Manual J INSTALLING THE FISHFINDER 160C gt PackiNc LIST INSTALLING THE FISHFINDER 160C Read these instructions before attempting installation Make sure you completely understand these instructions before you begin When in doubt seek professional assistance fishfinder I6O0C Be sure the wiring harness reaches the unit and transducer location before beginning installation The Garmin Fishfinder 160C hardware allows for installation on either the transom or trolling motor Check the packing list below If you are missing any items contact your Garmin dealer Packing List A Fishfinder 160C Sonar Unit 1 K 10 32 Lock Nut 1 B Swivel Mount Bracket 1 L 5 x 30 mm Screws 2 C Swivel Base 1 M 10 32 x 1 75 Screw 1 D Mounting Knobs Short Long lea N 1 4 Cable Clamps 2 E Mounting Knob Spacer 1 O Plastic Spacer 1 F Transducer With Power Cable 1 P 1 4 Rubber Washer 1 G Transducer Mount 1 Q Cable Tie 5 6 4 R H Trollin
22. n iV NAO EEE ENEE ENE E E OEA TEA ERANT A E 15 Getting Startedccsscsssccossssscsssssscssssesscsnsesseenssesscesssseseesee 4 THe SOLID MEU sescisresscenmsceetescsssesessarxerscexonsorsieusnasessseenaeessexense 15 Understanding the Fishfinder and Sonaf csscsocsensensenen Aah espace cmap E tsetse E E A SOniticonaeacoscindiecinaceonaanaetneneaneatee u EE A OA EE NA A E eee o Understanding the Hishifinde Seieren asninn cc E i DUAL Gh EAA 5 TA EE AAA TEE EAA A E teeta ore ne 7 Whiteline cccccssccccsssscssssscssssessassessansossenssessnsseessaseessasesnanseeee 3 E eS SESS eee oa AT OTA UN cece teed N E caste esac cauatierereretaead 3 Appendix ee BEDE sng ace sna asrezes can eenis Stra casa cenbacepnssatecnt zee 22 Installing the Fishfinder 160C scccssssccocscscsossesscsnsesecnneee 4 Specifications i secctssnannnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennaaaan 22 Packing ENS coson 4 Pa yea S PECLNCAUOND essaia Unit Installation 5 _ sop soa here dbase cate E E E E E NS 5 Transducer Installation cccssssssssssessessesssesseesseessensens 6 Limited Warranty A 23 Selecting a Transom Mount Location 7 Cuchi a Software License Agreement cssssessssssssessesenseeees 24 Mounting the Transducer on a Transom ccccecsseseeeeeseeeeeesees 8 Declaration of Conformity DoC 24 Mounting the Transducer on a Trolling Motot ceeeseeeeeeees B Testing the Transom Mount Installation seseneener 10 INGO E T 25 Installing the
23. n online auction International Purchases A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States This warranty is provided by the local in country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom the United States Canada or Taiwan for service Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Hounsdown Business Park Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 Garmin International Inc 1200 East 15 1st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 UK Fax 913 397 8282 Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shir Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 29 APPENDIX gt SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Software License Agreement BY USING THE FISHFINDER 160C YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights
24. nt option press the up or down Arrow key To review the available settings before making a change press the ENTER key to activate the adjustment window To change a setting on the unit or if the screen is cluttered lowering the sensitivity 1 Press MENU use the up or down Arrow key may increase the clarity of the display Available settings are Auto 2 Move the selection arrow to the option you want and press default and 0 100 The Auto setting level is controlled by the ENTER Auto Gain setting in the Setup menu 3 Choose Setup for the main Setup Menu Scroll Adjusts the rate that the graph scrolls from right to left If you are sitting still or the graph is moving too fast slowing or pausing the graph can be beneficial 14 Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual Zoom Selects a screen zoom scale Available settings are OFF span default 2X and 4X zoom TF ZA 4x View View is only available when a Zoom scale other than View Off is selected This setting allows you to select a specific zoom area to view on the screen or allows the unit to automatically select a zoomed viewing area based on the bottom When adjusting this setting the top and bottom numbers reflect the zoomed view depth range Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS gt THE SETUP MENU The Setup Menu The Setup menu contains the settings that should not need to be changed frequently To display the Setup menu 1 Pr
25. ow Increasing the Auto Gain setting makes the Fishfinder 160C more p wediuns aggressive when adjusting gain automatically Louw High auto gain may lead to excessive clutter on the screen Auto Gain High OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS gt THE SETUP MENU pack ground BFack ground Color mie z Use this setting to change the Background Black Determines the size of the depth battery Humber Size color The available settings are Black m temperature speed and distance numbers shown a pha Blue and White on the screen either Small or Large default Battery Numbers Choose to either Hide default or Show the oe Humber Keel Offset current battery voltage mimin Use the Keel Offset setting to offset the surface EeeLUTEI Water Temp shou reading for the depth of a keel This makes it possible to measure depth from the bottom of your Y O 0 al Water Temperature automatically eFV keel instead of from the transducer s location appears when set to Auto default Auto Enter a positive number to offset for a keel You or you can choose to Hide the Water can enter a negative number to compensate for a Temperature large vessel that may draw several feet of water Speed Speed automatically appears when set to Auto peed Humber Transducer at Surface default or you can choose to Hide the Speed A be Enter positive number to show depth Distance from the bottom of keel Distance automatically appears when set to Distance
26. pth Depth capacity is dependent on water Size 4 9 H x 6 1 W x 2 9 D 12 4 cm x 15 5 cm x 7 4 cm salinity bottom type and other water conditions Weight 1 1 Ibs 0 5 kg Display 4 4 diagonal 11 3 cm 3 14 H x 3 14 W 8 0 cm x 8 0 cm high contrast 16 color CSTN display with adjustable brightness 128 x 128 pixels Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards Temp Range 5 F to 130 F 15 C to 55 C Power Source 10 18v DC Usage 9 watts max at 18V DC 7 watts at 12V DC nominal Fuse AGC 2A 2 0 Amp 22 Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period Garmin will at its sole 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 provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY
27. rovements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin See Thru and Ultrascroll AutoLocate TracBack BlueChart and MapSource are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin March 2007 Part Number 190 00532 00 Rev D Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin Fishfinder 160C The Fishfinder 160C is a color sonar that offers many features including the following e Ultrascroll which gives you a much faster update rate on your Sonar Pages e Auto Gain which allows you to see more fish and structures e Whiteline which helps you to interpret bottom hardness e 2x and 4x manual zoom e Adjustable keel offset e Alarms for shallow water deep water low battery and suspended target detection e NMEA sonar data output Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt ABouT THIS MANUAL About This Manual This manual covers the installation and operation of the Fishfinder 160C To get the most out of your new Fishfinder take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail The Introduction contains information about this manual and the Table of Con
28. s not improve it may be necessary to move the transducer to a different location 10 Installing the Wiring Harness The Fishfinder 160C comes with a wiring harness that connects the unit to power and the transducer with one easy to remove connection If it is necessary to extend the power wires use 22 AWG wire DO NOT cut the transducer cable because this will void your warranty Transducer extension cables are available from your Garmin Dealer If your boat has an electrical system it may be possible to wire the unit directly to an unused holder on your current fuse block If you are using the boat s fuse block remove the in line fuse supplied with the unit You can also wire the unit directly to the battery To install the wiring harness 1 Install the Red wire on the positive battery terminal 2 Install the Black wire on the negative battery terminal 3 Install a 2 Amp fuse in the fuse holder fuse block only 4 Align the notches on the cable plug and back of the unit Insert the cable into the connector and turn the lock ring counter clockwise until it stops The Fishfinder 160C outputs NMEA data for Water Depth Water Speed and Water Temperature To connect the NMEA output to a NMEA device Connect the Blue wire to the Data Input of the NMEA device Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual INSTALLING THE FISHFINDER 160C gt WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION To Transducer red 10 18 VDC Power
29. s the mounting bracket and then tighten 1 4 turn more do not overtighten NOTE After you install the transducer on a transom it is highly recommended you test the installation see page 10 8 Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual INSTALLING THE FISHFINDER 160C gt TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION Mounting the Transducer ona Trolling Motor 6 Route the 30 9 m transducer cable using the supplied cable ties to secure the cable to the motor shaft You can fill the To mount the transducer on a trolling motor forward facing portion except the cable tie pocket of the 1 Slide the large cable tie through the slot on the transducer transducer mount with sealant to avoid accumulating debris mount with the ridges of the band facing up until equal lengths extend on both sides of the mount NOTE For cold water or heavy timber or debris areas a metal 4 5 worm gear clamp is recommended 2 Position the mount gasket on the curved top of the transducer mount 3 Place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the trolling motor with the front of the transducer pointed away from the trolling motor propeller Cable tie 4 Wrap the two ends of the cable tie around the motor body Place the pointed end of the cable tie through the fastener hole on the opposite end and pull it through until it is snug but not tight The cable tie clicks when you pull it 5 Position the transducer so that it is parallel with the bottom when in use
30. t it TT determines to be a fish The alarm selections are On Suspended targets appear as symbols No background Off default or On information appears w Same as previous with the target depth shown Suspended targets appear as symbols Background information appears making the distinction between fish and structure easier YE I in Same as previous with target depth shown 16 Fishfinder 160C Owner s Manual The Beam setting allows the selection of a Narrow Beam or Wide Beam for the transducer A narrow beam provides higher detail structure returns of a smaller bottom area The wide beam shows a larger fish return area with poorer detail of non bottom structure Whiteline The Whiteline setting controls how the unit displays information about the bottom type hard or soft With Whiteline off the bottom return displays as a solid color With Whiteline on the strongest area of bottom return becomes white and can be used to determine bottom hardness A hard bottom returns a stronger signal and displays a thicker bottom layer A soft bottom returns a weaker signal and displays a thinner bottom layer Whiteline Off OPERATING INS Hard Bottom Soft Bottom n LPL ILEI i a i wh ALi eta ae ea ee ree ET Ua a aoe Whiteline On Auto Gain The Auto Gain setting controls the sensitivity of the receiver when in the gain option is set to Auto Auto Gain has three settings High Medium and L
31. tage see page 18 Fish Suspended Targets Simulated display Suspended targets appear as arches or fish symbols see page 16 and you can set an alert for when a target is detected Bottom Shape and Type Thermocline and Structure Garmin s Auto Gain system provides a clear Garmin s See Thru technology can show more than just the graphic representation of the bottom type and thermocline and structure the unit finds targets in and below its shape the thermocline trees brush and deadfall OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS gt THE ADJUSTMENT BAR The Adjustment Bar Range The Adjustment Bar allows quick access to the settings most Sets the display depth range The unit can automatically commonly changed while using the unit The Adjustment Bar track the bottom or be set to a user specified range settings are Range Gain Scroll Zoom and View Available settings are Auto default or 5 900 ft Press the MENU key to view the current Adjustment Bar settings Press MENU again to hide the window The current adjustment option always appears in the upper left of the display Press left or right on the Arrow keys to scroll through the available options Gain Controls the sensitivity of the unit s sonar receiver This Gain provides some flexibility in what is seen on the display To see more detail increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain If there is too much detail To immediately change the current adjustme
32. tents The Getting Started section contains general information about your Fishfinder and sonar The Installation Instructions contain the information needed to properly install and care for the Fishfinder 160C The Operating Instructions contain information about the operation of the Fishfinder 160C The Appendix contains information such as specifications license requirements and warranty information The Index helps you find information quickly INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Using the Fishfinder 1600C ce essesesseesseeseeseeeees 12 Simulator Mode geese se ales cp tse tees scecacen etasetocsneetetase races 12 INTFOCUCTION lt ccccccccccccccecccceccceccceccccccececececcccacecececeueusecacaueceuess i INGO Y DAG E N A E E A natin 12 About This Manual c cscssssssssssssssesessssssssssssssseesesssessessseseeseen i The Fishfinder 160C Display s sssssesessesseeeneeieseenen 13 Product Registration c ccsssssssssssssssssssessessessssssssssssessesessees iii The Adjustment Bart 14 Contact Garmin cococccccocoecoececooooecoeoeooeooeoooe LLL iii E EEA A T AAEE I N E ETE 14 Caring for the Fishfinder 160C ss sssssssessseseesseeeeeees iii cnet setae et sate tied A E AA E AE E TA 14 Caring for the Screen ccscccssssssssssssscssssescsssssesssssssescsssseesssseeeeeen ill DVN METOE E ES EE E E N 14 Warnings POEET SE EE EE EEE iv POON aca EA E S A E A eat 15 Important INFOLIMATION D
33. turns 1 whiteline 3 17 wide beam 2 17 wiring diagram 11 harness installation 10 to a fuse block 11 Z zoom 15 a GARMIN Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries ult Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00532 00 Rev D
34. turns appear on your screen as the most intense solid red The weaker returns appear as less intense less solid colors with dark blue to black being the weakest GETTING STARTED gt UNDERSTANDING THE FISHFINDER AND SONAR The bottom of the water is always going to be the strongest signal and therefore the bottom is the continuous intense red line running across the bottom of the screen The Fishfinder 160C includes the latest technology in interpreting bottom signals it can see through fish structures and thermoclines see page 3 Even so large schools of fish or dense structures close to the bottom can affect water depth return readings Along the top of the screen you might see a grouping of intense colors This area is surface clutter which can be caused by waves or any other sonar interference at the surface of the water Too much surface clutter can obscure your view of fish You can turn down the Gain setting to reduce this surface clutter Between the bottom and the surface clutter you may see suspended targets By default the targets appear as arches You can turn on the Fish Symbols setting if you want to see suspended targets indicated by fish shapes instead of arches as perfect arches due to the speed fish orientation or other conditions NOTE Suspended target returns might not always appear Using Dual Beam A dual beam transducer can transmit a narrow or a wide beam The water area covered by the transmitte
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