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NAVMAN Fishfinder User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a NAVMAN 400 series fishfinder. The 400 series is a powerful, yet easy
to use sonar fish and bottom depth detector. Please read this manual carefully before installing and
using your fishfinder. This manual deals with both the FISH400 and FISH440. The more you know
and understand about the capabilities of the unit, the better it will perform for you.

• Display Size

100mm (4¼") Diagonal. 82 mm x 76 mm
(3¼" x 3")

• Display Type

STN temperature compensated

• Display Matrix

100 x 64 pixels

• Input Voltage

10 to 18 volts DC @ 150 mA max. (lights on)

• Backlighting

Even illumination. Seven levels plus off.

• Operation Temperature

0°C to 40°C ambient  ( 32°F to 104°F )

• Log

Records up to 9999.9 nm, 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

• Depth Capability

180 metres, 600 feet

• Transducer Type

Aquatic transom-mount single beam. Thru
hull transducer options are also available.

• Operating Frequency

200 KHz

• Transducer Angle

15 degrees

• Receiver Sensitivity

30 micro volts RMS

• Power Output

400 watts RMS (3200 watts peak-to-peak)
maintained within 10% down to 10.5 volts.

FISH400

NAVMAN

Move Through Menu Items

Enter Menu Mode

Advance to Next Menu

Display is backlit for
Night Operation

Active alarms indication

F=Fish, D=Deep, S=Shallow

Alarms On/Off
Change Value Up

Power On/Off
Menu Exit

Backlighting On/Off
Change Value Down

Additional FISH440 Specifications

• Boat Speed

0.0–50.0 kts, mph, kph  user selectable

• Water Temperature

0.0–40.0°C (32.0–99.0°F) user selectable

Specifications

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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