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3-4-8 split zoom and Full screen zoom     
split zoom:

split zoom mode expands selected area of the single frequency 
by Vrm (Variable range mark). the left side displays zoomed 
section of current sonar record. the Vrm of right side indicates 
the zoom section area. 
•  Press   or   to change 
the zoom range. 

•  Press 

+

 or

 

– 

to change 

the depth range. 

Bottom lock

if 

Bottom lock

 is on, the 

zoom depth (the depth of 
the zoom section) is adjusted 
automatically so that the 
bottom is always displayed in 
the zoom section.

•   to turn Bottom lock on or off press 

mENu.

 

Full screen zoom

select Full screen Zoom, highlight bottom lock and press 

ENt

Full screen zoom displays only the zoom section of split zoom.

3-4-9 split bottom 

split bottom display provides a normal picture on the right 
half and a selectable range over and below the bottom line is 
expanded onto the left half of 
the screen. this mode is useful 
for detecting bottom fishes. 

•   use the   or   keys to 

adjust the zoom range.

•   Press 

+

 or

 

 to change 

the range 

•   the Vrm moves up 

and down to calculate 
the bottom depth 
automatically. 

 

3-4-10 split 50/200                                                                                                              

the 50 kHz display 
appears on the left and 
the 200 kHz appears 
on the right. this dual 
frequency display is very 
useful for comparing the 
same scanning with two 
different frequencies. 

3-4-11 split a-scope      

this display shows echoes at each transmission with 
amplitudes and colours proportional to their intensities; on the 
right of the screen it is useful for estimating the kind of fish 
schools and bottom nature.

Echoes from fish and the bottom 

unwanted noise echoes.

the strongest echo, usually from the bottom. 

1

2

3

Echo strength colour code 
varies from weakest (blue) 
to strongest (red).

Summary of Contents for G-Fish G142FD

Page 1: ...I N s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l G142FD FISHFINDER w w w g m e n e t a u...

Page 2: ...PAGE 2 instruction manual G FISH G142FD...

Page 3: ...potential If in doubt consult your GME dealer Ensure that any holes made are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat s structure If in doubt consult a qualified boat builder GME DISCLAIMS ALL...

Page 4: ...Distress 14 3 7 2 Poll 14 3 8 NAVTEX 14 3 9 Engine Faults 15 4 Advance Settings 4 1 System Configuration Settings 15 4 1 1 Language 15 4 1 2 Beep volume 15 4 1 3 Auto power 15 4 1 4 Features 15 4 1 5...

Page 5: ...MTW MWD MWV RMC RPM VHW VTG VWT ZDA NMEA 2000 Inputs from compatible instruments System date and time PGN126992 Vessel Heading PGN127250 Engine parameters Rapid Update PGN127488 Engine parameters Dyna...

Page 6: ...to counter clockwise 3 Pull the display unit out 4 Carefully remove all cables 2 1 2 Flush Mounting 1 Find a suitable location for flush mounting and tape flush mounting template to location 2 Drill...

Page 7: ...Select Data type 5 Select a desired data you want to display in the field then press ENT 6 Repeat above steps if necessary Selecting the Data bar size 1 Press MENU and select Data bar 2 Select Data b...

Page 8: ...and compass Displaying a favourite display 1 Press PAGE twice 2 When the favorite window pops up select a display Adding a favourite display 1 Organize a window as you want 2 Press PAGE to show the m...

Page 9: ...efault is daytime view To change mode 1 Highlight Night mode 2 Press or ENT Background You can Change the background colour if necessary This selection is a personal preference Select the option that...

Page 10: ...sonar frequency in sonar window 1 Press MENU select Frequency 2 Select Frequency and press ENT 3 Press ESC to exit High frequency 200 kHz The higher ultrasonic signal the better the resolution For thi...

Page 11: ...expands a chosen area of the normal picture in full vertical size on the left hand side of the window Full screen zoom Displays a zoomed section on full screen see section 3 4 8 Split bottom Displays...

Page 12: ...play provides a normal picture on the right half and a selectable range over and below the bottom line is expanded onto the left half of the screen This mode is useful for detecting bottom fishes Use...

Page 13: ...oat data including identification position course etc This information can be displayed on the screen of your unit AIS functions require an optional AIS unit to be installed Contact your nearest GME d...

Page 14: ...will pop up as below 3 7 2 Poll A compatible radio with the unit can request the position of other DSC VHF radio equipped vessels within range of it s position When the position of a vessel is receiv...

Page 15: ...the level of beep sound 4 1 3 Auto power See section 3 1 4 1 4 Features When external devices are connected to the unit the corresponding options need to be set 4 1 5 Factory reset When this option is...

Page 16: ...is recommended Pulse power You can select a specific pulse power of the transducer Low power will give a clearer display but is unable to penetrate deep water The Auto setting is recommended 4 2 7 Res...

Page 17: ...d at sea affect the boat speed and course In order to have a stable boat speed and course the unit calculates these factors to give the value of stable speed and course information Lat Lon d p s Selec...

Page 18: ...ntact your nearest GME dealer 5 1 Options and Accessories Optional sensors and instruments External alarms GPS antenna Fuel sensors DSC VHF radio NMEA 2000 G142FD Can display engine data and trip info...

Page 19: ...right Auto power Wire the display unit for auto power see drawing right During setup set up Auto power off Wire the fishfinder for any external alarm beepers or lights as drawing right The output fro...

Page 20: ...on and other navigation data to an autopilot or other instrument An autopilot requires APB APA and VTG sentences A data to other instruments set NMEA out and specify the NMEA data to send Output 1 NME...

Page 21: ...an display water temperature and water speed from the compatible devices and receive and display the depth from transducer To connect the cable to the unit see picture right 5 9 Setup and test 1 Put a...

Page 22: ...of the period of warranty for the goods into which they are incorporated 2 3 We warrant our other repairs to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three months from the date of the ori...

Page 23: ...G FISH G142FD instruction manual PAGE 23...

Page 24: ...NONG STH 3175 THEBARTON 5031 10 12 Harvard Way 89 101 Factory Road 22 24 College Street East Tamaki Tel 03 9798 0988 Tel 08 8234 2633 CANNING VALE 6155 OXLEY 4075 GLADESVILLE 2111 Manukau 2013 NZ Fax...

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