Furuno FCV-627, Operator'S Manual

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FOREWORD
A Word to FCV-627 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FU-
RUNO FCV-627 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-627 is a dual frequency
(50 kHz and 200 kHz) Fish Finder. Comprised
of a display unit and a transducer, the FCV-
627 displays underwater conditions on a 5.7-
inch color LCD in various colors according to
echo strength.
The main features of the FCV-627 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 feature provides estimate of
fish length with fish size dependent fish
mark.
• Bottom discrimination display provides esti-
mate of bottom composition.
• 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.
* Requires connection of appropriate sensor,
navigation device.
TFT LCD
The TFT LCD is constructed using the latest
LCD techniques, and displays 99.99% of its
pixels. The remaining 0.01% of the pixels may
drop out or blink, however this is not an indi-
cation of malfunction; it is an inherent property
of the LCD.