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3-5 Gauges

the Gauges window displays all the information you need 
during navigation such as water, engine, fuel related 
information, etc. 

to select the 

Gauges

 window, press 

PaGE

 and select the 

Data

 icon. 

selecting a Gauges layout

the 

Gauges

 window can show one of seven gauge layouts. 

to select a layout from the Gauges window: 

1  Press 

mENu

 and select 

Gauge

 

layout

.

2  select one layout.

changing a gauge 
display:

 

to change a gauge 
displayed in the data 
display layout.

1   Press 

mENu

 and 

select 

Gauge setup

 

then the upper left 
side gauge will be 
highlighted. 

2   select a gauge you 

want to change and 
select Gauge type.

3   select a data type you want to display. 

 

3-6 AIS 

Ais is an Automatic identification system for identification 
and localization of vessels. Ais provides a means for boats 
to exchange and share boat 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 dealer for more details on available 
Ais units.

to activate aIs function:

1   Press and hold 

mENu

 and select the 

system 

configuration

 icon.

2  select 

Features

 then 

aIs

.

3-6-1 aIs Windows 

to display the aIs windows:

1  Press 

PaGE

, and select 

aIs

 icon.

2   Press and hold 

PaGE

 to select one of the two tabs: 

Vessels

 or 

messages

 tab.

   

Vessel:

 show you all the Ais equipped vessel around you. 

(up to 200 vessels)

   

message:

 show you all the messages related to safety 

from other Ais equipped vessels. 

sorting Vessels:

1  Press 

mENu

, select 

sort by

.

2  select one of the options.

Displaying aIs equipped vessel Details

1   Press   or   to select a vessel you want to display full 

Ais detail in the 

aIs

 window.

2   Press 

ENt

 or press 

mENu

 and select 

more Info

.

3  Press   or   to see more detail.   

aIs Vessel Information-1      aIs Vessel list

aIs Vessel Information-2      aIs Vessel safety message

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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