Fishfinder 160 Blue owner's manual © 2001 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 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 web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other GARMIN products. GARMIN, DCG, and See-Thru are registered trademarks and Fishfinder 160 Blue is a trademark of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation. December 2001 Part Number 190-00199-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan Thank you for choosing the GARMIN Fishfinder 160 BlueTM. This product is designed for easy operation and to provide years of reliable service. Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual, and learn the operation of your new unit. This will help ensure that you get the most from the Fishfinder 160 Blue. If you encounter a problem, or just have a question, contact our Product Support Department at 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday -- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Enjoy your new Fishfinder 160 Blue and once again thank you for choosing GARMIN. 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 Blue handy and connect to our web site (www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page. Why should you register your Fishfinder 160 Blue? · Notification of product updates · Notification of new products · Lost or stolen unit tracking i 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 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 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 or 800-800-1020) for a returned merchandise 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. ii The Fishfinder 160 Blue Standard Package Includes: · · · · · · Fishfinder 160 Blue Protective Front Cover Surface Mount Bracket with Knobs Power/Data Cable Owner's Manual and Quick Reference Guide Label Dual Frequency Transom Mount Transducer (with depth/temp)* and separate Speed Sensor* Introduction Packaging and Accessories Optional Dual Frequency Transducers and Accessories: Plastic Transom Mount (with depth/temp)* Bronze Thru-Hull (depth only) Plastic Thru-Hull (depth only) Speed Sensor* Temperature Sensor 10' Transducer Extension Cable 20' Transducer Extension Cable Second Mounting Station Flush Mounting Kit Swivel Mount, 1" RAM Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power/Data Cable 18-Pin A/C PC Adapter (US) 18-Pin A/C PC Adapter (EURO) * Included with Optional Package iii Introduction Table of Contents Introduction.......................................................... i-vi Customer Service ..................................................................... i Limited Warranty .................................................................... ii Packaging and Accessories...................................................... iii Unit Display ........................................................................... vi Installation ...........................................................1-9 Transducers............................................................................. 1 Transom Mount Installation ................................................... 2 In-hull Installation .................................................................. 3 Speed Sensor Installation......................................................... 4 Wiring Harness Installation ..................................................... 5 Wiring to a Fuse Block ............................................................ 5 Display Installation (Surface Mount) ....................................... 7 Display Installation (Flush Mount) .......................................... 8 Testing the Installation ............................................................ 9 Unit Operation...................................................10-29 Keypad Functions ................................................................. 10 Backlight ................................................................................ 10 Display Information ............................................................... 11 Using the Adjustment Bar: Range ..................................................................................... 12 Zoom ..................................................................................... 13 View....................................................................................... 13 Gain ....................................................................................... 14 Setup Menu: Chart Tab Frequency .............................................................................. 15 Fish Symbols.......................................................................... 16 Whiteline ............................................................................... 17 Scroll Speed ........................................................................... 17 Scale....................................................................................... 18 Tools Tab Depth Line ............................................................................. 18 Flasher ................................................................................... 19 Simulator ............................................................................... 19 Noise Reject ........................................................................... 19 Numbers Tab Number Size .......................................................................... 20 Battery Voltage........................................................................ 21 Temperature ........................................................................... 21 Speed ..................................................................................... 22 Depth Number ....................................................................... 22 iv Alarms Tab Fish Alarm ............................................................................23 Shallow Water ........................................................................24 Deep Water ............................................................................24 Battery Voltage .......................................................................25 System Tab Contrast .................................................................................25 Beeper ....................................................................................26 NMEA Output........................................................................26 Language................................................................................26 Calibrations Tab Keel Offset..............................................................................27 Water Type .............................................................................27 Calibrate Speed ......................................................................27 Units Tab Depth ...................................................................................28 Temperature ...........................................................................28 Speed .....................................................................................28 Memory Tab Remember..............................................................................29 Factory Setup .........................................................................29 Software Version.....................................................................29 Introduction Table of Contents On the Water .................................................... 30-35 Understanding Sonar..............................................................30 Transducer Coverage ..............................................................31 Understanding the Chart........................................................32 Whiteline ...............................................................................33 Thermoclines .........................................................................34 Simulator Mode......................................................................35 Appendix A: Specifications .................................... 36 Appendix B: Alarm Messages and Icons................ 37 Appendix C: Index ................................................. 38 v Introduction What can the Fishfinder 160 Blue Display? The Fishfinder 160 Blue is capable of displaying a variety of useful information about the underwater environment. Below are a few things the unit will help you see. Water Depth The unit displays water depth and can provide a warning for shallow 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 or temperature sensor, the unit can display the water temperature. 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. Thermocline and Structure With GARMIN's See-Thru® technology, the Fishfinder 160 Blue 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 The screen shots shown in this manual are simulated. Images seen during actual operation will be influenced by environmental conditions, and may differ from the images shown here. Garmin's unique DCG® (Depth Control Gain) system provides a clear graphic representation of the bottom type and its shape. Transducer Frequency* If equipped with a capable transducer, the unit will display the frequency selected for use; either 200kHz, 50kHz or Dual. vi * Requires optional transducer or speed sensor 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. Included in the Optional Package is a 200/50kHz frequency (10°/40° cone angle), depth and tempera ...