Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 160 Garmin
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owner’ s manual Fishfi nder 160 FF 160 updated covers.indd 08/07/00, 12:10 PM 1.
© 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. T el. 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.
i Introduction Help us better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Have the serial number of your Fishfi nder 160 handy and connect to our website (www .
ii Introduction GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be fr ee from defects in materials and manufacture for one year fr om the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such r epairs or replacement will be made at no char ge to the customer for parts or labor .
iii Introduction P ackaging and Accessories The Fish fi nder 160 Standard Package contains the following items: • Fish fi nder 160 • Protective Fr ont Cover • Surface/Flush Mount Kit • W iri.
iv Introduction T able of Contents Introduction.......................................................................... i-vi Customer Service ............................................................................................... i Limited W arranty .
v Introduction T able of Contents Alarms Fish Alarm ..................................................................................................... 22 Shallow W ater ...............................................................................
vi Introduction The Fish fi nder 160 is able to display a variety of useful information about the underwater environment. Below are a few things the unit will help you see. Water Depth T he unit displays water depth and can provide a warning for shallow or deep-water conditions .
1 Installation Selecting a T ransducer T ransducers 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.
2 Installation Mounting the T ransducer Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your new unit. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available fr om you GARMIN dealer . DO NOT cut the transducer lead, this will void your warranty .
3 Installation Mounting the T ransducer In-hull Installation The 010-10224-00 transducer is designed to be mounted inside a fiberglass hull. The standar d 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.
4 Installation Slide clamp band through slot in bracket Clamp Band Cable Ties Worm Gear Mounting the T ransducer T rolling Motor Installation Included in the 010-10251-00 transducer kit you should have: • Worm Gear Clamp • Cable Ties • T ransducer Mounting the T ransducer: 1.
5 Installation Installing the Wiring Harness Wiring Harness Installation The Fishfinder 160 comes with a wiring harness that connects the unit to power and the transducer with one easy-to-remove connection. Make sure the wiring harness will reach the unit before beginning installation.
6 Installation Wiring Harness Installation (continued) If your boat does not have a fuse block, the unit can be wired directly to the battery . Make sure the 2-Amp in-line fuse supplied with the unit is installed. The Fish fi nder 160 can be connected to another piece of NMEA com- patible electronic equipment.
7 Installation Installing the Display Display Installation (Surface Mount) The Fish fi nder 160 can be mounted to a fl at surface using the supplied Surface Mounting Bracket. Surface Mounting the Display: 1. Position the Surface Mount in the desired location.
8 Installation Installing the Display Display Installation (Flush Mount) The Fish fi nder 160 can be mounted fl ush against a dash or electronics rack that is no more than 1/4 ” thick. Flush Mounting the Display: 1. Remove the Surface Mount Brack et and Knobs .
9 Installation T esting the Installation T esting the Installation While it is possible to perform some checks with the boat trailered, to properly test the installation the boat should be in the water . Press the Power button and the Fishfinder 160 should power on.
10 Unit Operation K eypad Function Arrow Keys Th e Arrow K eys are used to select items on the Adjustment Bar and Setup menu and to change fi eld data. Enter Key T he Enter key is used to activ ate/deactivate Adjustment Bar and Setup Menu data fi elds for review or change Setup Key T he Setup key is used to activ ate/deactivate Setup Menu.
11 Unit Operation 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.
12 Unit Operation The Adjustment Bar Using the Adjustment Bar The Adjustment Bar allows direct access to the settings most commonly changed while using the unit.
13 Unit Operation The Adjustment Bar Zoom The Zoom Adjustment is used to quickly select a display zoom scale. T o change the zoom scale: 1. Highlight ‘ Zoom ’ on the Adjustment Bar . 2. Using the UP or DOWN Arrow , select the desired display zoom level.
14 Unit Operation Gain The Gain Adjustment allows the user to control the sensitivity of the unit ’ s receiver . This provides some flexibility in what is seen on the display . T o see mor e detail, increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain (+).
15 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Chart Setup Menu The Setup Menu contains the unit settings that should not require frequent change. The Setup Menu is divided into eight tabs: Chart, T ools, Numbers, Alarms, System, Calibrations, Units, and Memory . Each tab will be described in more detail in this section.
16 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Chart Whiteline ‘ Whiteline ’ controls how the unit displays information about the bottom type (hard or soft). W ith the Whiteline ‘ OFF ’ , the bottom return will display as black and contain no information on bottom hardness.
17 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Chart Scale The depth ‘ Scale ’ is displayed vertically along the right side of the chart. The depth ‘ Scale ’ can be configured to display four dif ferent ways: as an ‘ Overlay ’ , in the ‘ Corners ’ , with ‘ Basic ’ or ‘ No Scale ’ .
18 Unit Operation Setup Menu/T ools T ools The T ools 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.
19 Unit Operation Setup Menu/T ools Remember when setting the Noise Reject tool, the higher the noise rejection setting, the more likely the unit is to not show fi sh or structure . T o Change the Noise Reject Setting: 1. Highlight the ‘ T ools ’ tab on the Setup Menu.
20 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Numbers Numbers The ‘ NUM ’ (Numbers) tab allows you to choose whether you would like to see normal or large numbers on the chart. Y ou can also configure the unit to display ‘ Battery V oltage ’ , (water) ‘ T emperature ’ , and ‘ Speed ’ Over W ater if the unit is equipped with a capable transducer .
21 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Numbers T emperatur e The Fishfinder 160 can display the water temperature when equipped with a temperature sensing transducer . The unit has the ability to automati- cally sense when a temperature capable transducer is connected and display the water temperature.
22 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Alarms Alarms The ‘ Alarm ’ tab allows you to activate and configure the four alarms available in the Fishfinder 160. T o access the ‘ Alarm ’ tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys. See page 35 for alarm icons and messages.
23 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Alarms Deep W ater The ‘ Deep W ater ’ 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. Activating/Deactivating the Deep W ater Alarm: 1.
24 Unit Operation System The ‘ Sys ’ (System) tab contains the ‘ Contrast ’ , ‘ Beeper ’ , and ‘ NMEA ’ Output setups. T o access the ‘ System ’ Setup Menu, use the arr ow keys to highlight the System tab. Contrast The display ‘ Contrast ’ may need to be adjusted to compensate for light levels or viewing angles.
25 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Calibrations Calibration Keel Offset The ‘ Keel Offset ’ fi eld allows the user to offset the depth reading for a keel or for the draw on a larger vessel . T o Set a K eel Offset: 1. Highlight the ‘ Calibration ’ tab on the Setup Menu.
26 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Units Units The ‘ Units ’ tab contains settings for ‘ Depth ’ , ‘ T emperature ’ and ‘ Speed ’ . T o access the ‘ Units ’ tab, use the arr ow keys to highlight it. Depth The ‘ Depth ’ fi eld can be con fi gured to display in Feet (ft), Meters (mt) or Fathoms (fa).
27 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Memory 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. T o access the ‘ Memory ’ tab, use the arr ow keys to highlight it.
28 On the W ater 28 On the W ater 1 1 2 2 3 3 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 pr oductivity .
29 On the W ater 29 On the W ater T ransducer Coverage T ransducer Cover age The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. Using Garmin ’ s standard 20 ° transducer , the coverage is approximately 1/3rd of the water depth.
30 On the W ater 30 On the W ater Understanding the Chart Understanding the Chart It is important to understand that the unit does not display a 3-D repre- 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.
31 On the W ater 31 On the W ater Understanding the Chart Whiteline The Fish fi nder 160 can help you to determine if the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar soundwaves are re fl ected back by the bottom, a hard bottom will r etur n a stronger signal than a soft bottom.
32 On the W ater 32 On the W ater Understanding the Chart Thermoclines One of the unique features of fered by GARMIN is See-Thru ® technol- ogy . See-Thru ® technology allows the Fishfinder 160 to see through thermoclines and helps locate fish where they live, and fish love the thermocline.
33 On the W ater 33 On the W ater Simulator Mode Simulator Mode 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 than on the water . T o start the simulator mode, turn the unit on without a transducer installed.
34 On the W ater 34 Appendix A Speci fi cations Physical Case: Fully Gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy Display: 3.3 ” x 3.3 ” (8.3 x 5 cm) 160 H x 160 W pixels Size: 4.
35 On the W ater 35 Appendix B Alarm Messages and Icons The Fishfinder 160 displays a message when an alarm is tripped. T o clear the message press the ENTER key .
36 On the W ater 36 Appendix C Fish fi nder 160 P ortable 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 T ransducer and a mount for the Fish fi nder 160.
37 On the W ater 37 Appendix C Fish fi nder 160 P ortable When storing the Suction Cup T ransducer in the case, dry the trans- ducer and cable to avoid corrosion. If using in Salt W ater , rinse the transducer and cable in fresh water and dry before storing in the case.
38 On the W ater 38 Appendix D Index A Accessories ...................................................................................................... ii Adjust the Scroll Speed ......................................................................
39 On the W ater 39 Appendix D Index I In-hull Installation .......................................................................................... 3 Installing the Display ...........................................................................
40 On the W ater 40 Appendix D S Software V ersion ............................................................................................ 27 Speci fi cations ......................................................................................
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© 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 nd Road, Shijr , T aipei County , T aiwan www .
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