Fishin’ Buddy™ 2202 Display
Sidefinder range
Sidefinder cone
Sidefinder fish
Sidefinder distance to closest fish
Weeds
Bottom Depth
Fish Symbol
Fish Depth
Temperature
Bottom Graph Range in Auto Mode
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Page 1: ...Fishin Buddy 2202 Operations Manual FB2202_English qxp 3 14 2006 12 06 PM Page 1...
Page 2: ...e SideFinder 15 Ice Fishing 18 Accessories and Replacement Parts 18 Maintenance 19 If You Are Having Problems 20 Specifications 23 BottomLine One Year Limited Warranty 24 BottomLine Service Policy 25...
Page 3: ...t enforcement officers when you see a violation Some Fish and Game departments offer toll free hotlines for citizens use Respect waterfront property owners Be quiet in the early morning and careful wh...
Page 4: ...rience Using the Buddy is easy and fun Just attach the C clamp mounting bracket to your favorite boat canoe dinghy or even to a dock and then start fishing The Buddy is an ideal tool for ice fishing a...
Page 5: ...tart fishing HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES The Buddy requires six alkaline AA size batteries not included for operation For easiest battery installation lay the Buddy down on a flat surface with the op...
Page 6: ...unted where it will be most visible and accessible There are two ways to attach the Buddy mounting bracket the built in C clamp mounting bracket or the four permanent mounting slots in the base The mo...
Page 7: ...r down as possible Then tighten the C clamp by hand CAUTION Do not over tighten the C clamp as permanent damage may occur If the mounting bracket is not stable after tightening by hand try repositioni...
Page 8: ...POWER ON Press and release the POWER button DEMO MODE While powering on the Fishin Buddy 2202 keep the POWER button pressed until the words SIMULATOR and REAL appear on the screen Use the UP and DOWN...
Page 9: ...contrast CAUTION Facing the screen toward the sun for extended periods may cause the display to reach its upper temperature limit and become black If this occurs and you cannot adjust it lighter imme...
Page 10: ...corner of the graph In automatic mode the Fishin Buddy 2202 sets the graph range to graph from the water surface down to just below the bottom A This symbol in the upper right corner of the display i...
Page 11: ...often UNITS The Fishin Buddy 2202 can display in either imperial U S or metric units for depth and temperature RESET This feature resets most menu settings back to the factory defaults Try using Rese...
Page 12: ...d docks and other shoreline structures where false markings might occur In most situations and especially in open water the best performance is obtained with the filter turned off This symbol on the d...
Page 13: ...ay Sidefinder range Sidefinder cone Sidefinder fish Sidefinder distance to closest fish Weeds Bottom Depth Fish Symbol Fish Depth Temperature Bottom Graph Range in Auto Mode 12 FB2202_English qxp 3 14...
Page 14: ...rom objects and the bottom The further away the object or bottom is the longer it takes the echo to return These ultrasonic waves illuminate the water forming a beam that is strongest in the direction...
Page 15: ...r area of checkered gray Light weed cover above the bottom will give a thicker sketchy black area above the checkered gray Fish To view the natural echoes from fish and other objects in the water turn...
Page 16: ...t and move away would not be seen with a conventional depthfinder Sidefinder technology can provide up to a 60 times improvement in fish finding coverage in shallow water The Sidefinder SONAR beam com...
Page 17: ...Other Obstructions The best way to understand how your Buddy sees is to imagine that the transducer is a flashlight and the water is clear If you are trying to see into weeds the ability of your flas...
Page 18: ...round docks and other structures in the water The Buddy will display fewer fish with the filter on Sidefinder Interpreting the Display CONE The transducer cone graph on the screen represents the area...
Page 19: ...Fishing Bracket 01 9063 where you purchased your Fishin Buddy 2202 If the dealer does not carry this item contact www bottomlinefishfinders com NOTE In cold weather the Buddy s lights may be used to h...
Page 20: ...environments CAUTION Facing the screen toward the sun for extended periods may cause the display to reach its upper temperature limit and turn black If this occurs and you cannot adjust it lighter im...
Page 21: ...limits Problem Unit beeps but the screen stays blank or black When first turned on the contrast setting may be incorrect Right after turning the Fishin Buddy 2202 on press and release the POWER MENU...
Page 22: ...ple 60 depth approximately 10 diameter coverage The gain may be too low Try turning the gain up Problem The graph is speckled with too many marks Some engine ignition systems may interfere with the Fi...
Page 23: ...urning on the SCC Surface Clutter Control Problem The bottom depth number is locked onto a 2nd bottom A strong second bottom can sometimes fool the Buddy into giving a false depth reading Try pulling...
Page 24: ...ucer frequency side 455 KHz Transducer cone angle bottom 9 degrees Transducer cone angle side 9 degrees Power requirement 6 alkaline AA cell batteries Battery life night light off Up to 30 hours NOTE...
Page 25: ...s This warranty does not apply to a product that has been Improperly installed Used in an installation other than that recommended in the product installation and operation instructions Damaged or has...
Page 26: ...performed by factory trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifications Factory serviced units go through the same rigorous testing and quality control inspections as new production units Aft...
Page 27: ...e Center Tag product with your name street address phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization Number Include a brief written description of the problem Include a copy of your receipt to show...
Page 28: ...ypically we respond to your e mail within three business days cservice johnsonoutdoors com For direct shipping our address is BottomLine Service Department 108 Maple Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA Contact...
