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2-3 Secure digital (Sd) Card

this section provides instructions for inserting 
and removing sD card Procedure

Inserting the sD card:

1   Hold the sD card so that you can see  

the label.

2   open the door, gently push the sD card  

into the slot; push the sD card in until you 
hear a click sound, close the door. 

removing the sD card:

1  turn off the unit.

2   open the door 

and push in on the 
sD card until it is 
released.

3    close the door.

2-4 Simulation Mode

simulation mode is 
good for practicing to 
use of the unit

2-5 data Bar

Data bar displays useful 
navigation information at 
the top of the display.

Displaying Data Bar:

1   Press 

mENu

 and 

select 

Data bar

.

2  select Data bar.

setting the data displayed in Data bar

1   Press 

mENu

 and select 

Data bar

.

2    select 

Data bar

 then 

Data bar setup

.

3    move the cursor key to highlight the data field you want to 

change then press 

ENt

.

4    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 bar then Data bar size.

3   select the desired size of data bar.

large

small

tip:

 Even though you set up a data bar for a specific window, 

the data bar does not apply to the other window

2-6 Compass

the fishfinder computes compass direction from the 
constellation of GPs satellites and it is displayed at the top of 
the screen.  

When the compass is displayed, coG is always displayed in 
the data field. 

note: if no GPs is connected, the compass heading will not be 
accurate.

tip:

 coG (course over Ground) – the course your vessel 

is heading. 

to turn the compass off or on:

1   Press 

mENu

 and select 

Data bar

.

2   select 

compass

.

While the simulation mode 
is turned on, the fishfinder 
does not receive any data 
from the transducer.

insert sD card correctly (Do 
not force).

close sD card door firmly all 
the times. 

Do not remove the sD card 
during reading and writing.

max memory size of sD card 
is:  standard sD   1 GB 

sDHc 

4 GB

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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