Furuno FCV-588, Operator'S Manual

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FOREWORD
A Word to FCV-588/628 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURU-
NO FCV-588/628 Fish Finder. We are confi-
dent you will see why the FURUNO name has
become synonymous with quality and reliabil-
ity.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has
enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative
and dependable marine electronics equip-
ment. This dedication to excellence is fur-
thered by our extensive global network of
agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed
to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can per-
form its intended function unless operated
and maintained properly. Please carefully
read and follow the recommended proce-
dures for operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the
end user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing
FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FURUNO FCV-588 and FCV-628 are
dual frequency (50 kHz and 200 kHz) Fish
Finders. Comprised of a display unit and a
transducer, The FCV-588 and FCV-628 show
underwater conditions on a color LCD, 8.4
inch (FCV-588) or 5.7-inch (FCV-628).
The main features of the FCV-628/588 are
• Bright color LCD gives excellent readability
even in broad daylight.
• Waterproof construction permits installa-
tion on open bridge.
• Automatic mode automatically adjusts the
set to provide the best possible display,
from shallow to deep depths.
• ACCU-FISH
TM
provides estimate of fish
length with fish size dependent fish mark.
• RezBoost
™
raises echo resolution to see
fish echoes clearly. (Not available when the
transducer is installed with the inside hull
installation method.)
• Bottom discrimination display provides esti-
mate of bottom composition. (Not available
when the transducer is installed with the in-
side hull installation method.)
• White line feature helps distinguish bottom
fish from the bottom echo.
• Gain adjusts sensitivity over the entire
screen.
• Various alarms alert you to presence of
fish, dangerous situations, etc.
• Destination waypoint feature provides
range, bearing, and time-to-go to destina-
tion waypoint (up to 20 waypoints).*
• Echo position can be output to a naviga-
tional plotter.*
• “Tankenmaru” system* outputs video signal
to other Tankenmaru-equipped partner
ship, etc., via a radio transmitter. (Available
in the future.)
* Requires connection of appropriate sensor,
navigation device.
LCD Panel
The LCD panel used in this equipment is a
TFT LCD. The panel is constructed using the
latest LCD techniques, and displays 99.99%
of its pixels. The remaining 0.01% of the pix-
els may drop out or blink, however this is not
an indication of malfunction; it is an inherent
property of the LCD.