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NAVMAN Fishfinder User Manual

If the desired mode is Top or Bottom then
use the 

V

 or the 

^

 key to adjust the limit

value to the desired level

Press the 

 key to accept the choice

and return to normal display

Gain function

The gain is a measure of ability to receive weak
signals. The higher the gain setting, the better
the unit is able to pick up weak  return signals.
Deep water operation requires the gain to be
set to a higher value  due to loss of signal in the
water.

There are two gain modes that can be selected,
Manual and Auto.

If Manual is selected then a gain setting from 0
to 15 must also be entered.  This will be the
value of gain that is always used when displaying
information on the screen. A low gain number
may be suitable in shallow water but will need to
be increased for deep water operation

If Auto is selected then the gain will automatically
vary as the water depth changes. This feature
is particularly useful if you are fishing areas
where the depth changes suddenly. In Auto
mode, you can set the auto-gain value to provide
a consistent image of the bottom, regardless of
the bottom type. A low auto-gain setting will cause
a thin bottom image to be displayed. A high auto-
gain setting will result in a thick bottom image.
This adjustment is particularly useful with a weak
return signal from a muddy or silty bottom.
Normally, in these conditions the auto-gain will
increase the gain to a level that may make the
display appear too cluttered, making it difficult to
distinguish fish. In this situation the auto-gain
can be reduced to display a weak bottom image
but with improved fish images.

Setting the gain

Press the 

  key until the gain menu is

displayed

Press either the 

 key or the 

 key to

move the pointer to the desired mode of
operation

If the desired mode is Manual then use the

V

 or the 

^

 key to adjust the value to the

desired level

Press the 

 key to accept the choice

and return to normal display mode

If the desired mode is Auto then use the

V

 or the 

^

 key to adjust the value to the

desired level. In Auto mode the gain will be
controlled to show the same bottom detail
irregardless of depth

Summary of Contents for FISH 440

Page 1: ...NAVMAN F440 NAVMAN...

Page 2: ...uction 10 Menu selection system 10 Display and Operating Modes 11 Echo mode 11 Autofish mode 11 Analogue scope function 12 Navigate Mode 12 Changing the mode of operation 13 Range function 13 Setting...

Page 3: ...km stored in memory resetable Power Output 440 watts RMS 3500 watts peak to peak maintained within 10 down to 10 5 volts Specifications for 400 Series Dimensions 132 mm W max x 133 mm H x 46 mm D Dep...

Page 4: ...inalising the location of the display head and bracket NAVMAN 81 5 3 2 35 0 1 4 132 0 5 2 133 0 5 2 149 0 5 9 FISH400 When installing the display head select a position where it will be at least 300 m...

Page 5: ...ore attempting the transducer installation Remember the transducer location is the most critical part of the installation If this is not done properly the transducer can t perform at its designed pote...

Page 6: ...and the black wire to the electrical ground The shortest and most direct connection to the boat s battery will help to eliminate any problems due to voltage drop or electrical interference Finally dr...

Page 7: ...N Press and hold for three seconds to turn the power OFF Selects digital information to be displayed in the top left corner of the Fish Finder screen Returns the unit to operating mode from any menu T...

Page 8: ...very useful for the experienced user The digital display in this sample window is indicating the depth of the bottom The display units are also user selectable Autofish mode The Autofish mode automati...

Page 9: ...the bottom may be Navigate Mode In this mode the depth speed and temperature are displayed in large easily readable digits This is useful when navigating to your favourite fishing location To increas...

Page 10: ...water down to the lower depth limit you have selected This means that the sea bed may not be shown if the water is deeper than the selected lower depth limit If Bottom is selected then an upper depth...

Page 11: ...ere the depth changes suddenly In Auto mode you can set the auto gain value to provide a consistent image of the bottom regardless of the bottom type A low auto gain setting will cause a thin bottom i...

Page 12: ...peed will work better with higher boat speeds The slower scroll speeds are more suitable for slow speed trolling and slower vessels The most suitable scroll speed is determined by experimentation Sett...

Page 13: ...h is shallower than the shallow alarm setting i e the water becomes too shallow Deep Alarm Alerts you when the water depth is deeper the deep alarm setting i e the water becomes to deep Alarms on the...

Page 14: ...e to the bottom When entering zero as an offset the fishfinder will display depth of water below the transducer Training Mode This setting will enable a simulation mode which allows you to learn to us...

Page 15: ...Speed units of measure Speed can be displayed in either knots KTS miles per hour MPH or kilometres per hour KPH Speed calibration If the displayed speed is known to be wrong then it can be adjusted u...

Page 16: ...ansducer is pointing straight down 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the Fishfinder This causes the Fishfinder to automatically decrease the gain level unless the gain contro...

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