Furuno GP-1600F Marine GPS System User Manual
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1. Transducer at Surface Enter positive number to show depth from bottom of keel Transducer at Bottom of Keel Enter negative number to show depth from surface 25 Fishfinder PICO Units The Units tab contains settings for Depth Temperature and Speed Unit Operation To access the Units tab use the arrow keys to highlight it Depth The Depth field can be configured to display in Feet ft Meters mt or Fathoms fa To Select a Depth Unit 1 Highlight the Units tab on the Setup Menu D Fange Zoom Hermal Gain 0 2 Highlight the Depth field and press ENTER 3 Select Feet Meters or Fathoms press ENTER to accept the new setting Setup Menu Units Range Zoom Hormal Gain Temperature If equipped with a temperature capable transducer the unit can display water temperature in Fahrenheit F or Celsius C To Select a Temperature Unit 1 Highlight the Units tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Temperature field and press ENTER 3 Select Fahrenheit or Celsius press ENTER to accept the new setting 0 43 Speed If equipped with a speed capable transducer the unit can display the ESTA r 6 gt s L lt Kilom hr a boat s Speed Over Water The unit can be configured to display in Nautical lt r Miles Per Hour kt Kilometers Per Hour kh2. To Change the Scale Setting Setup Menu Chart 1 Highlight the Chart tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Scale selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Overlay Corners Basic or No Scale press ENTER to accept the selection O Range Zooria Herria ank Range Zoom Horma Gain a O Range Zoom Horma Gain T T T 20 9 275 gt 26 2 l Aa i 14 3 14 7 160 8 18 14 3 60 87 18 Scale Overlay Scale Corners Scale Basic Scale No Scale Fishfinder Unit Operation Setup Menu Tools Rangs 200m Gain depth Lins K 48 1 14 4 60 87 187 Depth Line Range zoom Gain Depth Lins 0 Noise Reject Selections Tools The Tools tab contains the Depth Line Noise Reject Flasher and Simulator tools The Depth Line tool is used to quickly identify a set depth or measure the depth of underwater objects The Noise Reject and Flasher tools are used to enhance the chart and help in identifying and providing information about an underwater return The Simulator tool is used to enhance the simulator mode by allowing you customize the simulated transducer selection To access the Tools tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys Depth Line When the Depth Line tool is activated a Depth Line selection is added
3. 4 Install a 2 amp fuse in the Fuse Holder Boat Ground During a typical installation only the Red and Black wires are used The Blue wire supplies NMEA data and doesn t have to be connected for normal operation of the unit The Yellow alarm wire is not used the Fishfinder 160 does not support external alarms Fishfinder 160 Continued on page 6 5 lack Wire QU oc Fishfinder Wiring Harness Installation continued If your boat does not have a fuse block the unit can be wired directly Installation to the battery Make sure the 2 Amp in line fuse supplied with the unit is installed The Fishfinder 160 can be connected to another piece of NMEA com patible electronic equipment If equipped with a capable transducer the Fishfinder 160 sends depth temperature and speed information that could Installing the Wiring Harness be displayed on another device Power Data Connection A Al I E gt El Figs i l DY Y i g E BLUE
4. Do not mount transducer directly in the path of the prop The transducer can cause cavitation that may degrade the boat s performance and damage the prop Mount the transducer parallel with the bottom In hull Installation The 010 10224 00 transducer is designed to be mounted inside a fiberglass hull The standard plastic transom mount transducer can also be mounted in this fashion using this method If using a temperature sensing transducer the temperature displayed will reflect the hull temperature Selecting a Location The location has to be solid fiberglass devoid of any air bubbles laminates fillers or dead air space The location needs to be in an area of clean water at all speeds Do not place the transducer over any strakes or behind any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence at speed TIP Many modern hulls have a prelocated pocket for In hull transducer installation If you are unsure if your hull is equipped with a prelocated pocket contact your hull manufacturer Testing the Location Place the transducer in the water pointed directly at the bottom and set unit for optimum performance Place the transducer in the test device as show on the side bar If the sonar performance is significantly degraded another location will need to be tested Installing the Transducer 1 Lightly sand the surface of the hull and face of the transducer with 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper 2 Bu
5. ON or OFF and press ENTER to accept the selection Simulator The Simulator tool allows you to select a transducer type for use with the Fishfinder 160 s built in simulator These choices allow the simulator to more accurately depict actual operation of the unit For details on using the simulator see page 33 Fishfinder Unit Operation Setup Menu Tools Rangs Zoom 1 Gain K 47 9 14 7 60 87 18 Range Zoom 1 Guin Teh BULBO Numbers The NUM Numbers tab allows you to choose whether you would Unit Operation like to see normal or large numbers on the chart You can also configure the unit to display Battery Voltage water Temperature and Speed Over Water if the unit is equipped with a capable transducer To access the Setup Menu Numbers Numbers tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys Number Size This setting determines the size of the numbers displayed in the Depth Temperature Battery Voltage and Speed fields on the chart Rangs zoom 1 Gain P 32 0 145 60 87 18 To Select Normal or Large Numbers 1 Highlight the NUM tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Number Size selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Normal or Large press ENTER to accept the selection Battery Voltage Normal Numbers Large Numbers The Fishfinder 160 can display the cur
6. Fishfinder 160 fishfinder 7 owners manual 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Fax 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K Tel 44 1794 519944 Fax 44 1794 519222 GARMIN Asia Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 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 prior written consent of GARMIN Corporation GARMIN Corporation hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual contains the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Information in this manual is subject to change without notice GARMIN Corporation 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 Visit the GARMIN website www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concer
7. Off or On press ENTER to accept the setting Calibration Keel Offset The Keel Offset field allows the user to offset the depth reading for a keel or for the draw on a larger vessel To Set a Keel Offset 1 Highlight the Calibration tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Keel Offset field and press ENTER 3 Using the arrow keys enter a new offset press ENTER to accept Water Type Since sound waves travel through fresh and salt water at different rates it is necessary to select the Water Type to ensure accurate depth readings To Change the Water Type 1 Highlight the Calibration tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Water Type selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Fresh or Salt press ENTER to accept the selection Speed Sensor With a speed sensor installed the Calibrate Speed field will become available This will allow you to calibrate the Fishfinder speed to your boats speedometer or your GPS speed To Calibrate the Speed 1 Highlight the Calibration tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Calibrate Speed button and press ENTER 3 Run your boat noting your top speed Stop the boat and press ENTER 4 With the speed field highlighted press ENTER and input your top speed Highlight OK and press ENTER to finish the calibration Fishfinder Unit Operation Setup Menu Calibrations
8. 1 Highlight Range on the Adjustment Bar 2 Using the UP or DOWN Arrow place the pointer at the desired range Setting the unit to automatically track the bottom 1 Highlight Range on the Adjustment Bar 2 Using the UP or DOWN Arrow select Auto at the top of the adjustment list Zoom The Zoom Adjustment is used to quickly select a display zoom scale Fishfinder Unit Operation To change the zoom scale 1 Highlight Zoom on the Adjustment Bar 2 Using the UP or DOWN Arrow select the desired display zoom level The Adjustment Bar When a scale other than No Zoom is selected the Adjustment Bar will pagado Ne zonm Gain O display a new selection labeled View View The View Adjustment is available only when a Zoom Scale other than No Zoom is selected This setting allows you to select a specific area to view on the display or allow the unit to automatically select a viewing area based on the bottom To change the view 1 Highlight View on the Adjustment Bar 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrows to change the setting To have the unit automatically set a view 1 Highlight View on the Adjustment Bar 2 Using the UP or DOWN Arrow move the slider to the top or bottom of the range then release and press the Arrow again View Adjustment Fishfinder Unit Operation The Adjustment Bar Range Zoom 5 Gan Minimum Ga
9. Unit Heeds Repair Deep Water Alarm Unit Needs Repair CA Shallow Alarm Aa Shallow Water Alarm Memory Deleted _ Voltage Too Low 0 alue Too Low Check Connection Set to 7 04 Supply Voltage Low Increase Setting Voltage Too High Le Connection a Supply Voltage High Fish Alarm 35 Fishfinder Fishfinder 160 Portable The Portable Case The Portable Case is designed for rugged use and provides storage for the Battery Pack and the Portable Suction Cup Transducer and a mount for Fishfinder 160 Portable the Fishfinder 160 The case is water resistant but is not designed to float in the event it should go overboard Use the two square eyelets located by the handle to secure the Fishfinder 160 Portable Case to the boat Appendix C The Suction Cup Transducer Using the Portable unit you will still need to find a suitable location for the transducer If you are in a slow moving boat such as a canoe or flat bottom boat the mounting location is not as critical Follow these simple guidelines and you should be fine 1 Look for clean non turbulent water 2 Mount the transducer with approximately 1 2 extending beyond the Secure Fishfinder 160 to the bottom of the boat boat using the provided eyelets 3 Do not mount the transducer behind strakes on the bottom of the boat or in the path of a prop 4 If you experience poor reception try another location A WARNING Speeds in excess or 20 MPH may cause the transducer t
10. or Miles Per Hour mh To Select a Speed Unit 1 Highlight the Units tab on the Setup Menu Spence 2 Highlight the Speed field and press ENTER 3 Select Miles Kilometers or Knots press ENTER to accept the 26 Memory The Memory tab contains the settings for unit memory allows you to reset the unit to the factory setup and allows you to review software version information To access the Memory tab use the arrow keys to highlight it Remember The Fishfinder 160 can be set to remember All of the unit settings including the Adjustment Bar or the items in Setup Only To Select a Memory Setting 1 Highlight the Memory tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Remember field and press ENTER 3 Choose All or Setup Only press ENTER to accept the selection Factory Setup To Restore the Factory Settings 1 Highlight the Memory tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Factory Setup button and press ENTER 3 Choose OK to reset the unit or Cancel to abort Software Version The Software Version Button will report information about the current software version in the unit and display the ID Number To Activate the Software Version Window 1 Highlight the Memory tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Software Version button and press ENTER 3 Press ENTER to close the information window Fishfinder U
11. NMEA Out RED 10 to 15 VDC 2 H 3 19 il H AN BLACK Ground A 5 lga S a Speed Temp Transducer S RXD RXD NMEA Power 3 3 Connecting a Transducer to Multiple Sensors Device Source Display Installation Surface Mount Fishfinder CTI The Fishfinder 160 can be mounted to a flat surface using the supplied Surface Mounting Bracket Installation Surface Mounting the Display Installing the Display 1 Position the Surface Mount in the desired location Leave approximately 2 behind the unit for cable clearance 2 Mark the location of the four mounting holes with a pencil 3 Drill pilot holes for the mounting fasteners not included in kit 4 Secure the Surface Mount using the mounting fasteners 5 Slip the unit into the surface mount bracket 6 Tighten the knobs to secure the unit to the bracket The Surface Mount Bracket is designed to be secured using a flat head screw If you use a screw with a countersunk head you risk damaging the Surface Mount Bracket Surface Mount Bracket Fishitinder IGO Display Installation Flush Mount The Fishfinder 160 can be mounted flush against a dash or electronics Installation rack that is no more than 1 4 thick Flush Mounting the Display Installing the Display 1 Remove the Surface Mount Bracket and Knobs 2 Cut a 4 3 W x 4 35 H relief hole where the unit will be mounted 3 Place the d
12. 25 Water IPS ENE TOET E 25 Units A Aa I A a N 26 Tepe caT A TEAN E A anaa ad HE AANA 26 E AEAEE TE AE E E E NA E T E A EO Kalai 26 Memory TEE a L HAH A e O E T aS SH O ERI ios 27 STET RT TTT 27 S K TE sassazcannnsna aaa 28 33 WC Ses rari SONAL su cst sheila dostcdaate sot masa o s Kea Daai tte a ta duccane 28 Transducer C OVCTAC CS diri ooo ida 29 Understanding the Otra iii 30 di TTT 2l Mis A O i E nA 22 la AAA a iaa data Nia Rea eE 33 APPEN Kirina iio 28 33 eaae E A E E EE E 34 Appendix B Alarm Messages dirt 35 Appendix F binder T00 Poblado ios 36 37 eera a R TN a E ac clase tr tal lalate O 38 Fishfinder Introduction Table of Contents Fishfinder The Fishfinder 160 is able to display a variety of useful information about the underwater environment Below are a few things the unit will Introduction help you see Water Depth What can the Fishfinder 160 The unit displays water depth and can provide a warning for shallow Display or deep water conditions Battery Voltage The unit can display the battery voltage that is available to the unit Water Temperature If equipped with a capable transducer the unit can display the water Fishfinder temperature Gute Range zoom Gain Speed Over Water If equipped with a capable transducer or Speed Sensor the unit can display the boat s speed over water Fish The unit displays fish as arches or fish symbols and can alert you when a fish is detected The
13. Cell Battery Packs Install the battery pack into the moulded location in the Portable case 37 38 Fishfinder Appendix D Index A AA A A il PCIUSU ING Scroll SPCC 1 ciescetsdcbasts sucetabentsbenebobesentdeutdeben atin bd iiet aii 16 A A CL eee A EOL Were SO er enone Re rer CT nee 12 PAPAS O NI A soul Sel Aukalatinnd tails 22 35 A E EH 10 B A 6 Zaan A N ANN 37 Battery e e a Gland A 23 Battery Volta US a e ANNS 20 PEDET idad 24 C CINDTANON sonido 25 A Senses A decent dpa dais dines E T ete dua dance adorn ont dine 15 COT A C 24 D DEDNA E ai EOS N NT A ZO DEA a E has rt ga 26 Ie TE e E ery 18 A A nee T vi IR eT Te aye iat eis ee SP gata 7 E a LA A Tee eens IN ANETTA A O II TNO 10 F FACTO SUS a tii 26 A II II hasta tale Orel 22 Pero mbole srt scale ar ltda nt ll id 15 a A neem ye nN Tee ten ee 36 TT A lel eet aa 19 BS ET 2 ta elle eee nt Lit A Bs Ot adladaa A Oa last all 8 G CSA Ancien E E A e 14 I menal Hit SAA T 3 lastalling the DIe play wincsiaseteteiceutdndedth Gal kerri k ii iaeiei eeth orki 7 K PA eee a Cre Oe a eee er ee 25 L R Z 10 L Limited War estiba i M A O euee mine NAA 27 I A pas 35 N TU A S E AETA T 24 TE A shat r E O II duty dette 18 DO acess NEEN E A A T AT T OTE 20 IE TTT 20 0 PECA td leete did 28 P PROA CAS os e 36 Ie T 10 R Pes aes laste at asa A O 12 TOE a emer ee ene A te eee eee eee eee ae 2 S E a cst AO ae AAEN AIEN AT N T AAAS AAS Lr O A EEEO iT
14. ENTER to accept the selection JT Speed Display Selections 21 Fishfinder PICO Alarms The Alarm tab allows you to activate and configure the four alarms Unit Operation available in the Fishfinder 160 To access the Alarm tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys See page 35 for alarm icons and messages Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm can be configured to sound by fish size There are four different alarm selections Off Small Medium and Large Medium and Large or Large Setup Menu Alarms Range Zoom Hermal Gain 0 To Select an Alarm 1 Highlight the Alarm tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Fish Alarm selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose the desired setting press ENTER to accept the selection Shallow Water The Shallow Water Alarm can be set to sound a warning at a depth determined by the user Before the unit will sound a warning the alarm must be activated D s Activating Deactivating the Shallow Water Alarm of a E 1 Highlight the Alarm tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Shallow Water checkbox 3 Pressing ENTER will insert or remove a check mark in the checkbox Setting the Shallow Water Alarm Depth 1 Highlight the Shallow Water Depth Field and press ENTER System beep Water IA Battery Voltage A os AL 2 Using the arrow keys i
15. ER to accept the transducer selection To exit the Simulator turn the unit off Temp amp Spd Simulator Transducer Selections 33 Fishfinder Physical Case Fully Gasketed high impact plastic alloy Appendix A Display 3 3 x 3 3 8 3 x 5 cm 160 H x 160 W pixels Size 4 625 H x 6 0 W x 2 75 D 11 7 x 15 2 x 7cm Specifications Weight 24 oz Temperature Range 5 to 158 F 15C to 70C Waterproof IEC 529 level IPX 7 submerged to 1 meter for 30 minutes Power Input 10 to 18 VDC with High Voltage Protect Usage 10 watts maximum Nominal 12 VDC 0 8 amps Performance Sonar Power Output 400 watts RMS 3200 watts peak to peak Frequency 200 kHz Depth 1200 foot max depth NMEA Support NMEA 0183 Versions 2 0 2 3 Output Sentences DBT DPT MIW VHW Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity bottom type and other water conditions Specifications subject to change without notice 34 Alarm Messages and Icons Fishfinder The Fishfinder 160 displays a message when an alarm is tripped To clear the message press the ENTER key If the ENTER key is not pressed Appendix B the unit will automatically remove most messages after 10 seconds and display a reminder icon in the lower left corner of the chart until the alarm is no longer valid Messages and Alarms RAM Failed D Battery Alarm 4 Unit Heede Repa Battery Voltage Low Unit Needs Repair K ROM Failed K Deep Alarm 4
16. Setup Menu Alarms Range Zoom Normal Gain E t a Chart Contrast Tools ml Dg pembe Beeper Alarms Off HMEA Output ey ff 24 Fishfinder Alarms Only Key amp Alarm Beeper Selections System The Sys System tab contains the Contrast Beeper and NMEA Output setups To access the System Setup Menu use the arrow keys to highlight the System tab Contrast The display Contrast may need to be adjusted to compensate for light levels or viewing angles To Adjust the Contrast 1 Highlight the System tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Contrast Adjustment field and press ENTER 3 Move the slider using the arrow keys press ENTER to accept the setting Beeper The Beeper field contains three settings Off Alarms Only and Key amp Alarm To Change the Beeper Setting 1 Highlight the System tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Beeper field and press ENTER 3 Choose Off Alarms or Key amp Alarms press ENTER to accept the setting NMEA Output The Fishfinder 160 has the ability to output information about Depth Speed and Water Temp for display on another NMEA compatible device To Activate Deactivate the NMEA Output 1 Highlight the System tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the NMEA Output field and press ENTER 3 Choose
17. an underwater object such as the bottom a piece of structure or a fish sound is reflected back to the transducer The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends the data to the unit to be processed and displayed on the chart The underwater data is displayed on the chart in the order that it is returned first returned tirst on the chart The diagram in the sidebar demonstrates this showing an underwater scene as it would be displayed on the chart Generally speaking if the only thing between the transducer and the bottom is water the first strong return will come from the bottom directly below the transducer The first strong return sets the bottom level Weaker secondary returns provide the detailed data Stronger returns will display in darker colors black being the strongest return In Example 2 page 30 you can see that the branches and the fish were the strongest secondary returns and are indicated in black on the display That is brief description of how your Fishfinder operates Lets take a look at how this data can help you to improve your fishing Transducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth Using Garmins standard 20 transducer the coverage is approximately 1 3rd of the water depth As shown in Example 1 the coverage area at a 30 foot depth is approxi mately a 10 foot diameter circle The scale below illustrates how cov
18. cka oiie ana ACEC SO o E iii Une Dispi N soine a e E AS E E A vi Installation sso AAA 1 9 Selecting A Trans UC surta dis died l Transora Moune ealla seii a ed land ll 2 MA A O OE NN 3 Trollies Motor Instalado load ads 4 Wiring Harness asta lla tibios 5 Wiring toa Puse Bloc llorado dead 5 6 Display mstallationiSturace MOOD dde 7 Display Installatton Flush MODO erat te 8 Testing the Installari Alb ures 9 Unit O Perea tlm ices csi erected eter etn 10 27 Using the Adjustment Bar Keypad PUnCHOM dto dolido ira iio 10 RA 12 LOOM NA iii da UAaDa 13 ONO 13 KSA raise Galt heen sc ENAT O E E TE E E T 19 Setup Menu Chart BUSTA SUT E E A A A E E A E E E E 16 STOW DEEE fiaa an A A E A AE ENN 16 SCALE EEEE ties N E T E anand aia td 17 Tools A A ak 18 PISS HE nO O heli aac tata aE Ra e tat ie 19 A ay utes pee ala E ad rte att NA ake a a aN te tl alee sae Ne neal 19 Numbers Ns A A beeeth Subcom cass 20 Batter yo AEE O REA EE E toh slacken anctene aaa hs has E 20 TEIDE E 5 sich tal dea cheated delta 21 A an ho ate tach el ate ch hhc heehee Rate hth el rec aba tes ase T tee 21 Alarms Bie YALA e ait a a tan cee Malad asta use cde au le de 22 ST T O ce Ve ne ara elu le code at 22 CCW ARG Ried debe EE cena can ae Nas oe E ONT OA 23 BAe A EN E S 23 System CONTASE ass deans ETE CAE REEE AE EEEE EE dy 24 PBC OG regi cas tte hate ttle tbl lect ah oh cl el E I chat E ora satis 24 NMEA OPU cali sli caian 24 Calibration jc E ee Ee en A a do E
19. e E Ta EI 16 O A T A TE A nC wer yer 10 TT E ET 15 A 22 SORT E A E A O ren eer 19 Fishfinder Appendix D Index 39 40 Fishfinder Appendix D Index S SEID E Hala Taa 27 eE T TTT 34 e TTT 1 26 A RE 25 io a oi AAA II ales eE a ai 36 SA O L HE 24 T TEES EE E T aA a a vi POMPE O N E AN 21 26 Testigo the station po talca latidos 9 S a AT 18 Ms A l Tansom Monnt asta lO vierra N Ee Nae e A a old 2 Tolne Motor STALL ATOR ti tai a E R 4 U Understand Sonar leia sob 28 US a traes aa ds 26 V Ka T TT 13 W A O EEE E NAAA IA 23 K sS TTT 16 Wiring Harness Installation tomado odds 5 6 Z LOONA hia EA E AEE E A decada 13 1999 2000 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K GARMIN Asia Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00154 10 Rev A
20. erage increases as depth increases Coverage Diametr 12 15 18 3 oe a ae S a T 24 Example 1 Fishfinder On the Water Transducer Coverage Coverage i Diameter 4 8 Transducer Coverage Chart 29 Fishfinder Understanding the Chart It is important to understand that the unit does not display a 3 D repre On the Water sentation of the underwater environment The unit can display multiple things at the same time but can not determine where the return originated only when it was received Understanding the Chart Example 2 provides a look at the underwater world from a top view and relates that view to what would be displayed on the chart On the chart it appears the fish and tree are side by side but when we look at the scene from the top we can see that the fish is several feet from the tree It is important to remember that the fishfinder can not determine where in the ranie coverage area the tree or fish are only that the returns were received in the same time frame Enlarged Transducer View See ae n s LEA Branches Enlarged Transducer View Remember that the Fishfinder displays a 2D picture of the underwater environment The fish and tree could be located anywhere in the coverage area at that slice of time Example 2 30 Whiteline The Fishfinder 160 can help you to determine if the bottom is hard or soft When the sonar soundwaves a
21. fish love the thermocline Understanding the Chart lt a a F p N P E TI P S h a T w AN A rough definition of a thermocline is a break in water where the water temperature changes faster than the water above it The thermocline usually displays as a gray level as shown below Thermocline 32 Simulator Mode Fishfinder TZ The Fishfinder 160 comes with a built in simulator mode that will allow the user to practice and learn the operation of the unit at home rather On the Water than on the water To start the simulator mode turn the unit on without a transducer Simulator Mode installed As the unit powers on the unit will indicate that it is running the simulator mode by displaying a message across the bottom of the chart REE 0 The message will be replaced by the simulator mode icon in the lower left eae comer of the chart While in the simulator mode the unit will display a 60 87 i random bottom scene and the Fishfinder 160 can be controlled just as if it were on the water The unit can be configured to act as if a variety of transducers are installed while in the simulator mode S Simulator n To Select a Specific Transducer 1 Press the Setup button on the face of the unit 2 Using the arrow keys highlight the Tools tab then the Simulator SSE CTE selection field 3 Press ENTER Choose the desired transducer from the list 4 Press ENT
22. ild a dam using strip caulk about 1 4 tall Pour about 1 8 of two part slow cure epoxy in the dam Place the transducer in the epoxy turning the transducer to work out any air bubbles 3 Weight the transducer in place and allow to cure for 24 hours Fishfinder Installation Mounting the Transducer Weight transducer to hold it in place PVC Pipe or a Can Fill Pipe or Can with water or a light mineral oil Strip Caulk or RTV Sealer Hull Surface Testing the Location Apply twisting motion Weight transducer in place Sla to eliminate any for at least 24 hours part epoxy trapped air bubbles Strip Caulk or RTV Sealer Installing the Transducer FKishtinder Trolling Motor Installation Included in the 010 10251 00 transducer kit you should have Installation e Worm Gear Clamp i e Cable Ties Mounting the Transducer el Mounting the Transducer Loosen the Worm Gear Clamp until end of the band is clear of the worm Cable Ties gear Slide the clamp band through the slots on the transducer UY N Place the free end of the clamp band into the worm gear and tighten until the band is through the worm gear Worm Gear 4 Place the clamp and transducer over the body of the trolling motor Finish tightening the clamp to secure the transducer to the trolling motor Clamp Band 5 Secure the transducer cable to the trolling motor shaft using the sup plied cable ties If y
23. in Gain The Gain Adjustment allows the user to control the sensitivity of the units receiver This 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 or if the screen is cluttered lowering the sensitivity may increase the clarity of the display To change the Gain 1 Highlight Gain on the Adjustment Bar 2 Using the UP or DOWN Arrows move the pointer to the desired setting Range Zoom 5 Gain K Range 2000 a Horrmal Gain Normal Gain Maximum Gain Setup Menu The Setup Menu contains the unit settings that should not require frequent change The Setup Menu is divided into eight tabs Chart Tools Numbers Alarms System Calibrations Units and Memory Each tab will be described in more detail in this section To enter and exit the Setup Menu press the SETUP button on the face of the unit The first time that the SETUP button is pressed the Setup Menu will be displayed with the Chart tab highlighted in black Pressing the UP or DOWN arrow will move the highlight between the tab selections Press the RIGHT arrow to access the selection fields Each time the Setup Menu is accessed the unit will return to the last edited selection field Press the LEFT arrow key to get back to the tabs Chart The Chart tab allows the user to determine the appearance of the scrol
24. isplay in the relief hole and tape in place 4 Reinstall the knobs in the unit Install the surface mount with the cam lobes pointed toward the unit 5 Rotate the surface mounting bracket forcing the cam lobes to pull the unit tight against the surface Tighten the knobs Pull bracket down until cam lobe contacts Testing the Installation Fishfinder While it is possible to perform some checks with the boat trailered to properly test the installation the boat should be in the water Installation Press the Power button and the Fishfinder 160 should power on If the unit fails to power on verify that the wiring adapter is seated properly in Testing the Installation the back of the unit the Red and Black wires are connected to the correct polarity and that the 2 Amp fuse is installed and not blown If the unit is connected to a power supply that exceeds 18 VDC a Battery Voltage High warning will be displayed and the unit will turn off As the unit powers on it should immediately start showing the bottom Verify that the unit is not in the simulator mode If the unit is in the simulator mode make sure that the transducer is connected to the wiring harness To test the transducer installation gradually increase the boat speed while checking the unit operation If the unit displays intermittently or fails to display verify that the transducer is aligned parallel with the bo
25. isplayed along the bottom The Fishfinder 160 has three levels of display backlighting Off Low and High The backlight is activated by momentarily pressing the Power key To change the backlight level press the Power key repeatedly If the unit is unable to track the bottom for any reason the digits in the depth window will flash on and off to alert the user that the unit is not tracking the bottom Fishfinder Unit Operation Describing The Display Adjustment Bar Depth Fis hbhiinder Battery Voltage D Sa Water Temperature Speed Over Water Depth Scale Flasher Alarm Message Icons Fishfinder CII Using the Adjustment Bar The Adjustment Bar allows direct access to the settings most commonly Unit Operation changed while using the unit These include the depth Range Zoom setting and the Gain sensitivity of the unit The Ad justm ent Bar Place the highlight white bar over the desired selection using the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow key and the current setting will be displayed in the highlight To immediately change the setting press the UP or DOWN sd Arrow key If you wish to review the available settings before making a a change press the ENTER key to activate the adjustment list k Rong me dih 48 1 Range The Range Adjustment is used to set the display depth range The unit can be set to automatically track the bottom or set to a user specified range Adjustment List To select a Range
26. ling chart display To access the Chart tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys Fish Symbols Fish Symbols allows the user to determine how the chart will display underwater targets and background information If Fish Symbols are set to OFF the unit will display all of the available information about the underwater environment Ifa fish symbol is selected the chart will display only the information related to that symbol To select a Fish Symbol 1 Highlight the Chart tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Fish Symbol selection field and press ENTER 3 Using the UP or DOWN arrow select the desired symbol and press ENTER Fishfinder Unit Operation Setup Menu Chart Range Zoom 5 Gain 0 7 Fish Symbols Off All available information will be displayed T Suspended targets will display as symbols In this mode background information will still be displayed making fish identification easier a Same as above with target depth displayed C 9 Suspended targets displayed as symbols No background information will be displayed in this mode dT o Same as above with target depth displayed Fishfinder Unit Operation Setup Menu Chart Range Zoom 5 Gain 0 Whiteline Oe freno Fange Zoom 5 Gain 0 Scroll eed Selections Whiteline Whiteline controls how the unit displays i
27. ndise tracking number The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs 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 The Fishfinder 160 Standard Package contains the following items Fishfinder e Fishfinder 160 e Protective Front Cover s Surface Flush Mount Kit e Wiring Adapter Cable Packaging and Accessories e Owners Manual e Quick Reference Guide e Transom Mount Transducer w depth temp Introduction Optional Optional Transducers 010 10107 00 Bronze Thru Hull w depth temp 010 10177 00 Bronze Thru Hull w depth temp speed 010 10119 00 Plastic Thru Hull w depth 010 10224 00 Plastic In Hull depth only 010 10249 00 Plastic Transom Mount w depth temp 010 10200 00 Trolling Motor Mount w depth temp 010 10225 00 Remote Temperature Sensor 010 10252 00 Speed Sensor Accessories 010 10170 00 10 Transducer Extension Cable 010 10170 01 20 Transducer Extension Cable 010 10269 00 Protective Front Cover Fishfinder Introduction Table of Contents T EPO CUI CHO iia as se td ed ei De i vi CUO e TTT i o A ii Pa
28. new product registration system are now being automated and re registering your purchase ensures you the best possible support from GARMIN Fishfinder Introduction Limited Warranty GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase 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 The customer is however responsible for any transportation costs 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 OR IMPLIED OR STATU TORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY 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 To obtain warranty service call the GARMIN Customer Service department 913 397 8200 for a returned mercha
29. nformation about the bottom type hard or soft With the Whiteline OFF the bottom return will display as black and contain no information on bottom hardness With Whiteline ON the bottom return will become gray scaled and can be used to determine bottom hardness See page 31 for more detail on this feature To Change the Whiteline Setting 1 Highlight the Chart tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Whiteline selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose ON or OFF and press ENTER to accept the selection Scroll Speed The speed that the chart scrolls from right to left can be adjusted using the Scroll Speed selection field If you are sitting still or the chart is moving too fast slowing the scroll rate can be beneficial To Adjust the Scroll Speed 1 Highlight the Chart tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Scroll Speed selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Fast Medium Slow or Pause press ENTER to accept the selection gt 4 y as i g A K If you are using the Fishfinder 160 on the portable case battery power slowing the scroll rate will help to conserve your battery Scale Fishfinder TZ The depth Scale is displayed vertically along the right side of the chart The depth Scale can be configured to display four different ways Unit Operation as an Overlay in the Corners with Basic or No Scale
30. ning the use and operation of this and other GARMIN products GARMIN and Fishfinder 160 are registered trademarks of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation August 2000 Part Number 190 00154 10 Rev A Printed in Taiwan Thank You for choosing the GARMIN Fishfinder 160 This product is designed for easy operation and to provide years of reliable service Please take the time to read this Owners Manual and learn the opera tion of your new unit This will help ensure that you get the most from the Fishfinder 160 If you encounter a problem or just have a question contact our Product Support Department at 913 397 8200 Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Time Enjoy your new Fishfinder 160 and once again thank you for choosing GARMIN Fishfinder Introduction Customer Service Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our on line registration today Have the serial number of your Fishfinder 160 handy and connect to our website www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page Why should you register your Fishfinder 160 Notification of Product Updates Notification of New Products Lost or Stolen unit tracking NOTE If you have previously registered your GARMIN product purchase using a mail in registra tion card we invite you to re register using our NEW on line system Many services provided by our
31. nit Operation Setup Menu Memory Rangs Zoom Hormal Gain Rangs Zoom Hormal Gain Remember Setup Only e Version Warning This will restore all settings to factory values Are wou sure Software Version Copuright 2000 G RMIH Corp Ib 52800406 S REE a Software Version Information 21 Fishfinder On the Water Unit Operation and the Chart This fish is currently in a Dead Zone and is not detected by the sonar The fish is in the coverage area of the transducer but remember the first strong return sets the bottom level The fish will never be detected since the bottom level will never be set below the fish The fish on the right side of the display shown in light grey will be detected and displayed when the transducer cone passes over the fish 28 Understanding Sonar If you are familiar with sonar and can determine what is on the chart this section may not be for you This section is intended to help the novice user gain some understanding of how the Fishfinder 160 operates and how it can help improve their fishing productivity To understand what the unit is displaying it is important to have a general knowledge of how the unit works and how it determines what to display Briefly described the unit operates by transmitting sound waves toward the bottom of a lake stream or seabed in a cone shaped pattern When a transmitted soundwave strikes
32. nput the desired depth press ENTER to accept Shallow Water Alar the setting 22 Deep Water Fishfinder The Deep Water Alarm can be set to sound a warning at a depth determined by the user Before the unit will sound a warning the alarm Unit Operation must be activated Activating Deactivating the Deep Water Alarm Setup Menu Alarms 1 Highlight the Alarm tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Deep Water checkbox 3 Pressing ENTER will insert or remove a check mark in the checkbox Setting the Deep Water Alarm Depth 1 Highlight the Deep Water Depth Field and press ENTER 2 Using the arrow keys input the desired depth press ENTER to accept the setting Range Zoom Hormal Gain U faa 12 L Fish Alarm Off Shallow Water ed Battery Voltage The Battery Voltage alarm can be set to warn you when the battery is reaching a critical state of discharge Activating Deactivating the Deep Water Alarm 1 Highlight the Alarm tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Battery Volts checkbox 3 Pressing ENTER will insert or remove a check mark in the checkbox Setting the Battery Volts Alarm 1 Highlight the Battery Volts field and press ENTER Battery Voltage 0 0 2 Using the arrow keys input the desired voltage press ENTER to accept the setting G ent A E a 1 Battery Voltage Alarm 23 Unit Operation
33. o fly off and strike occupants of the boat 36 When storing the Suction Cup Transducer in the case dry the trans ducer and cable to avoid corrosion If using in Salt Water rinse the transducer and cable in fresh water and dry before storing in the case Batteries The Fishfinder 160 Portable comes with a D Cell battery pack Eight D Cell Alkaline batteries will provide approximately 20 hours of continu ous operation You have the option of purchasing a 12 Volt Rechargeable Gel Cell Battery for the portable case If using a Gel Cell battery you can anticipate approximately 40 hours of continuous operation between charges Cold temperatures reduce battery life Installing the D Cell Batteries 1 Disconnect the Red and Black leads 2 Install the batteries noting the correct polarity 3 Reconnect the Red and Black leads and place the battery pack batteries down in the provide location within the case Installing a Gel Cell Battery Verify that the Gel Cell battery has male spade connectors installed on the positive and negative leads 1 Disconnect the Red and Black leads and remove the D Cell Battery Pack 2 Connect the Red and Black Gel Cell leads to the Red and Black wires in the portable case 3 Place the Gel Cell battery in the same location as the D Cell Battery Pack The Portable Case was designed to accommodate a 12 Volt Fishfinder Appendix C Fishfinder 160 Portable D Cell and Optional Gel
34. ou are experiencing interference while the trolling motor is operating try installing the transducer cable at right angles to the trolling motor power cables Slide clamp band through slot in bracket Wiring Harness Installation Fishtinder The Fishfinder 160 comes with a wiring harness that connects the unit to power and the transducer with one easy to remove connection Make Installation sure the wiring harness will reach the unit before beginning installation If it is necessary to extend the power data wires use a wire of compa Installing the Wiring Harness rable size and keep your extension as short as possible 10 18 Volt Boat Supply If the transducer lead is too short DO NOT cut the transducer lead to lengthen the cable This will void the warranty Transducer extension cables are available in 10 or 20 lengths from your GARMIN dealer Wiring to a Fuse Block If your boat has an electrical system it may be possible to wire the unit Install 2 Amp Fuse directly to an unused holder on your current fuse block If you are using the boats fuse block remove the in line fuse holder supplied with the unit Installing the Wiring Harness 1 Determine the polarity of the fuse holder using a Test Light or Volt Meter 2 Install the Red wire on the Positive Fuse Holder Terminal LO 3 Install the Black wire on the Negative Fuse Holder Terminal O mma JO O
35. r This transducer provides good all around performance A variety of optional transducers are available from your local dealer or GARMIN Fishfinder Installation Selecting a Transducer dead zone fish not seen Fishfinder Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your new unit If the transducer lead is too short extension cables Installation are available from you GARMIN dealer DO NOT cut the transducer lead this will void your warranty Mounting the Transducer Following are some tips and basic installation instructions for three popu lar transducers Detailed installation instructions are provided in the trans ducer kits TIPA Transom Mount Installation DO NOT mount the Mansducer bening states 010 10248 00 depth temp Transom Mount Transducer struts fittings water intake or discharge ports or anything that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent It is important that the transducer be in calm non turbulent water for optimal performance Mount the transducer cable cover well above the waterline Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water from seeping into the transom Transducer should extend 1 8 below fiberglass hull or 3 8 below aluminum hull Make sure that the transducer is below water level when the boat is on plane at high speed
36. re reflected back by the bottom a hard bottom will return a stronger signal than a soft bottom The stronger bottom return the wider the bottom layer is displayed The unit uses the whiteline function to make this bottom layer information easier to distinguish When viewing the display without Whiteline active the bottom return is black While you can make some determination of the bottom type the black return makes this more difficult With the whiteline active the bottom return appears layered in shades of gray and black and makes determining the bottom type easier and more reliable Example 3 shows the bottom return with and without the whiteline activated Soft Bottom Whiteline Whiteline Turned Off Whiteline Active Example 3 iia gt E r jo v a x K P SET X Fishfinder On the Water Understanding the Chart SS Whiteline can also help you to determine the type of bottom structure that is displayed on chart By determining the hardness of the structure you can make a better informed decision on the type of structure dift Ang zoom Gain dif Ang zoom Gain T T 29 9 29 9 Structure is hard probably a rock or stump mud pile Structure is soft probably a 31 ERA ABACO Thermoclines One of the unique features offered by GARMIN is See Thru technol On the Water ogy See Thru technology allows the Fishfinder 160 to see through thermoclines and helps locate fish where they live and
37. rent battery voltage on the chart Range Zoom Hermal Gain 0 To Show or Hide the Battery Voltage Display Field 1 Highlight the NUM tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Battery Voltage selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Show or Hide press ENTER to accept the selection 20 Temperature Fishfinder TZ The Fishfinder 160 can display the water temperature when equipped with a temperature sensing transducer The unit has the ability to automati Unit Operation cally sense when a temperature capable transducer is connected and display the water temperature The temperature field can be shown or hidden regardless of the transducer installed Setup Menu Numbers To Set the Temperature Display Field Range Zoom Hormal Gain D 1 Highlight the NUM tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Temperature selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Auto Show or Hide press ENTER to accept the selection Speed The Fishfinder 160 can display the boats Speed Over Water when equipped with a speed capable transducer or Speed Sensor When set to AUTO the unit will automatically sense when a capable transducer or sensor is connected and display the Speed To Set the Speed Display Field 1 Highlight the NUM tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Speed selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Auto Show or Hide press
38. rmocline and Structure With GARMIN s See Thru technology the Fishfinder 160 can display more than just the thermocline and structure the unit displays fish in and below the thermocline trees brush and deadfall like you have never seen before Bottom Shape and Type Garmin s unique DCG Depth Control Gain system provides a clear graphic representation of the bottom type and its shape requires optional transducer or sensor yi Transducers The transducer acts as the eyes and ears of your new sonar Proper transducer selection and installation are critical to the operation of your unit The transducer transmits sound waves toward the bottom in a cone shape The larger the cone angle the larger the coverage area at a given depth While it is good to see as large of an area as possible it is best to select a transducer that suits the water that you are on A wide cone angle transducer works best in shallow water The wide cone angle provides a large coverage area but at a decreased bottom resolution In deeper water this can result in a large dead zone where fish cannot be seen A narrow cone angle transducer is better suited to deep water installa tions The narrow cone angle provides a smaller viewing area compared to a wide cone angle transducer at the same depth with improved bottom resolution and a smaller dead zone Included in the Optional Package is a 20 cone angle temperature sens ing transom mount transduce
39. to the Adjustment Bar To Activate the Depth Line 1 Highlight the Tools tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Depth Line selection field and press ENTER 3 Select On and press ENTER To Change the Depth Line Setting 1 Place the highlight over the Depth Line selection on the Adjustment Bar 2 Use the UP or DOWN arrow to change the setting Noise Reject The Noise Reject tool helps filter unwanted noise from the chart The Noise Reject tool can be turned OFF set to AUTO automatically adjust or to a fixed LOW MED ium or HIGH setting Remember when setting the Noise Reject tool the higher the noise rejection setting the more likely the unit is to not show fish or structure To Change the Noise Reject Setting 1 Highlight the Tools tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Noise Reject selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Off Auto Low Med or High and press ENTER Flasher With the Flasher tool active a graphic Flasher representation will be displayed on the far right side of the chart This graphic Flasher displays structure and bottom returns much the same as a true Flasher You may find this feature particularly useful when using Fish Symbols To Turn the Graphic Flasher On and Off 1 Highlight the Tools tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Flasher selection field and press ENTER 3 Select
40. ttom and if necessary adjust the transducer height until the unit operates correctly It may be necessary to make several adjustments to ensure proper operation throughout the speed range TIP When adjusting the depth of the transducer make the adjustments in small incre ments Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the boat s performance and place the transducer at greater risk of striking underwater objects Fishfinder Unit Operation Keypad Function _ Arrow Keys The Arrow Keys are used to select items on the Adjustment Bar and Setup menu and to change field data Enter Key The Enter key is used to activate deactivate Adjustment Bar and Setup Menu data fields for review or change Setup Key The Setup key is used to activate deactivate Setup Menu Power Key The Power Key is used to turn the unit on off and to activate the display backlight Press and hold to turn the unit off Press briefly and release to activate the backlight At the top left of the display you will find the Adjustment Bar and a variety of user selectable information including Depth Battery Voltage Water Temperature and Speed Over Water To provide data on Water Temperature and Speed Over Water the Fishfinder 160 requires additional sensors capable of producing the particular data The Depth Scale and the Flasher Function are displayed from top to bottom along the right side of the display Messages and Alarm Icons are d
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