User manual RAYMARINE DSM250

[. . . ] DSM250 Digital Sounder Module Owner's Handbook Document number: 81211_1 Date: December 2002 DSM250 Digital Sounder Module iii DSM250 Digital Sounder Module Owner's Handbook December 2002 Intended Use Raymarine DSM250 Digital Sounder Modules provide echo sounder data that can be displayed on Raymarine PLUS Radar, Chartplotter, or Fishfinder display units. DSM250 Digital Sounder Modules are intended for recreational depth finding and fishfinding purposes. SAFETY NOTICES This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians ­ there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments. [. . . ] The default setting is AUTOMATIC. Sonar Simulator The simulator enables you to operate your display without data from the transducer, in order to become familiar with the sounder features and functions. All controls are functional in Simulator mode with the exception of STC. Version/Serial Numbers The area at the bottom of the Sonar Setup screen gives version information for the system. MASTER SW VERSION displays the software version and product type of the master unit, which under most circumstances would be the DSM250. MASTER S/N displays the serial number of the master unit, which under normal circumstances would be the DSM250. 4-18 DSM250 Digital Sounder Module Chapter 5: Basic Display Controls 5-1 Chapter 5: Basic Display Controls 5. 1 Introduction This chapter will help you to become familiar with the functions of the display's controls in Sonar mode. More detailed information on operating Sonar display mode is provided in Chapter 6. Note: All settings described in this chapter are retained when the unit is powered off. However, there is a one-minute delay from the time you make the setting change to when the DSM250 places it in memory. If you power down the sounder less than one minute after making a change, the setting is lost. Simulator The DSM250 includes a simulator function that enables you to practice operating display controls in Sonar Mode without data from the transducer. The DSM250 must be connected to an hsb2 PLUS Radar, Chartplotter, or Fishfinder display unit to show echo sounder data. Note: Older HSB (non-PLUS) display units must be upgraded to hsb2 before they can function with the DSM250. 5. 2 Setting Color and Brightness Brightness settings depend on the type of display you have. Monochrome displays offer lighting and contrast settings, while color displays have brightness and color settings. Lighting and Contrast (Monochrome Displays) You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen and keys. The key lighting is set the same as the screen lighting, except that it remains switched on at its lowest level even when the screen lighting is turned off, so that you can always find the keys. 5-2 DSM250 Digital Sounder Module To change the lighting and contrast: 1. Press the MULTI key (or the MULTI knob on CRT radar units) to display the soft key controls: The last-used soft key is highlighted in inverse video (white text on a black background). 70% POWER AUTO LO HI 37% WHT LINE OFF ON D4895-2 LIGHT CONTRAST 50% CONTRAST 2. You can press and hold the trackpad to change the setting more rapidly. Press ENTER to return to the default screen, with the new lighting and contrast levels retained, or press CLEAR to discard the changes and return to the default screen. If lights are left ON when you switch off the display, the next time the display is switched on, the lights will be ON, but at the default setting of 42%. The new contrast level is retained until you reset it, unless you set the control very low or very high; in this case, the contrast will be restored as follows: Contrast set < 30%restored to 30% Contrast set > 70%restored to 70% Brightness and Color Settings (Color Displays) The MULTI key on a color LCD unit provides controls to set up the display colors and brightness. You can choose the background color and the color threshold; color threshold lets you determine which echoes are displayed, by selecting the minimum color strength the sounder uses. Chapter 5: Basic Display Controls 5-3 You can also select the color set, for a bold or soft color palette. The brightness of the screen can be adjusted over a wide range, suitable for viewing in daylight (high brightness level) or at night (low brightness level). The key lighting is automatically adjusted as you alter the screen lighting, so that you can always find the keys. If you set the backlight to a high level, the key lighting is dimmed; if you set the backlight to a low level, the key lighting level is increased. Adjusting the Brightness To change the screen brightness: 1. Press the MULTI key to display the soft key controls: 70% POWER AUTO LO HI COLOR SETTINGS WHT LINE OFF ON D4896-2 LIGHT 2. [. . . ] If the condition persists, please contact Raymarine Customer Service. 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In the US Accessories and Parts Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your authorized Raymarine dealer. 7-8 DSM250 Digital Sounder Module However, if you are in need of an item not available from the retailer, please contact Raymarine Technical Services at: 800-539-5539 ext. Technical Service is available Monday through Friday 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time. [. . . ]