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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FCV-667 Color Video Sounder. We are
confident that you will enjoy many years of operation with this fine piece of equipment.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and
reliability throughout the world. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global
network of agents and dealers.
The FCV-667 is just one of the many FURUNO developments in the field of echo sounding. The
compact, lightweight but rugged unit is easy to install and operate and is suitable for both fresh
and saltwater applications.
This unit is designed and constructed to withstand the rigors of the marine environment.
However, to obtain optimum performance from this unit, you should carefully read and follow the
recommended procedures for operation and maintenance. No machine can perform to the
utmost of its ability unless it is installed, operated and maintained properly.
We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FCV-667 dual-frequency (50kHz and 200kHz) color video sounder has a large variety of
functions, all contained in a splash-proof rugged plastic case that is compact to fit small boats.
The principal features of the FCV-667 are
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User-friendly design for simplified operation.
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A wide variety of display modes: bottom-lock expansion, marker zoom and unique bottom
zoom displays.
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Potent 300 W transceiver.
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8-color presentation (including background) on a 6" diagonal CRT, providing vivid
presentation of underwater conditions.
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AUTO function permits unattended range and gain setting operations. The range scale and
gain change automatically so that the bottom is displayed in reddish brown or red on the
lower half of the screen.
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A-scope display gives excellent bottom fish discrimination, vital for bottom trawler and
lobster/crab potter.
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Digital and analog displays of navigational data.
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