User manual GARMIN FISHFINDER 400C

[. . . ] (913) 397. 8200 or (800) 800. 1020 Fax (913) 397. 8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Tel. +44 (0) 870. 8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870. 8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 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. [. . . ] You can purchase complete information about National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www. nmea. org 1. ForGarminunits, theground(Black)wiresserveasNMEA groundandmustbeattachedtogetheroronthesame terminal. RefertothewiringdiagramofyourGPSunitfor wireidentification. ConnecttheBlue(NMEAOut)wirefromtheFishfinder400C totheNMEAInwireontheGPS/NMEAunit'swiringharness. ForGarminGPSunits, setthecommunicationsinterfaceto NMEA/NMEA, NMEA In/NMEA Out, orNMEA. Installing the Fishfinder 400C to a Garmin CANet Interfacing with NMEA The Fishfinder 400C is a CANet-compatible sonar device. Using the CANet (if applicable) optimizes the performance of CANet-compatible units, allowing sonar information from the Fishfinder 400C to be shared with up to two CANet compatible Garmin GPS units. A standard NMEA connection only allows depth, temperature, and speed information to be sent to a single GPS device, whereas a CANet connection provides full sonar readings, including UltrascrollTM, so you can view and control the same information on your compatible GPS unit(s) as you can on your Fishfinder 400C. NOtE: To use the Garmin CANet with your Fishfinder 400C, you must obtain a CANet Kit. Contact your Garmin dealer, or visit www. garmin. com. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual The Fishfinder 400C allows for NMEA 0183, Version 3. 01 output with a compatible GPS or navigation device. You must set NMEA Output On to send data (page 23). InstallIng the FIshFInder 400c Step 5: Test the Installation To turn on your Fishfinder 400C for the first time, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps and turns on. Use the ROCKER and the SElECt key and follow the screens to configure your Fishfinder 400C. NOtE: Although it is possible to perform some checks with the boat trailered, the boat should be in the water to properly test the installation. To configure your Fishfinder 400C for the first time: Selectalanguage. Selectatransducer type. Selectunitsof measure. Select a color scheme. The Home screen appears after you select your configuration options. After 15 seconds of inactivity, the fishfinder automatically switches to Full Screen. NOtE: If the transducer is not detected, a "Transducer Disconnected, Sonar Turned Off" message appears. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual InstallIng the FIshFInder 400c Because water is necessary to carry the sounder's sonar signal, the transducer must be in the water to work properly. When you place your boat in the water check for leaks around any screw holes that were added below the water line. DO NOT leave your boat in the water for an extended period of time without checking for leaks. Begintestingtheinstallationataslowspeed. Ifthesonar appearstobeworkingproperly, graduallyincreasethe boat'sspeedwhileobservingthesonar'soperation. Ifthe sonarsignalissuddenlylostorthebottomreturnisseverely degraded, notethespeedatwhichthisoccurs. Returntheboattothespeedatwhichthesignalwaslost. Make moderateturnsinbothdirections, andseeifthesignalimproves. 3. Ifthesignalstrengthimproveswhileturning, adjustthe transducersothatitextendsanother1/8"belowthetransom oftheboat. Itmighttakeseveraladjustmentstoeliminatethe degradation. Ifthesignaldoesnotimprove, youmighthavetomovethe transducertoadifferentlocation. NOtE: When adjusting the depth of the transducer, make the adjustments in small increments. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the boat's performance and put the transducer at greater risk of striking underwater objects. 4 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual BasIc operatIon BasIc operatIon Turning the Fishfinder 400C On or Off Press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps and the Home screen appears. NOtE: When you turn on the Fishfinder 400C for the first time, you have to select a language, transducer type, units of measure, and color scheme. Using the Fishfinder 400C Keypad Power/ Backlight Range (-/+) ROCKER SELECT HOME MENU SELECT MENU HOME Adjusting the Backlight Setting 1. PressleftontheROCKERtodecreasethebrightness;press righttoincrease. Using Simulator Mode POWER/BACKLIGHT--Pressandholdtoturntheunitonoroff; pressandreleasetoadjustthebacklightandday/nightmodes. ROCKER--Pressup, down, left, orrighttomovethroughmenus, highlightfields, andenterdata. MENU--Presstoaccessadditionalsettingsandconfiguration options;Presstoreturntothepreviousscreenwhenindicated. If a transducer is not connected, no data is shown on the screens. By turning on Simulator Mode, the Fishfinder 400C acts as though a transducer is connected. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]