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FOREWORD
A Word to FCV-620/585
Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the
FURUNO FCV-620/585 Color LCD Sounder.
We are confident you will see why the
FURUNO name has become synonymous
with quality and reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Com-
pany has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
innovative and dependable marine elec-
tronics equipment. This dedication to excel-
lence is furthered by our extensive global
network of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed
to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can per-
form its intended function unless operated
and maintained properly. Please carefully
read and follow the recommended proce-
dures for operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the
end user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing
FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FURUNO FCV-620/585 is a dual
frequency (50 kHz and 200 kHz) Color LCD
Sounder. Comprised of a display unit and a
transducer, the FCV-620 displays underwater
conditions on a 5.6-inch color LCD and the
FCV-585 on an 8.4-inch color LCD.
The main features of the FCV-620/585 are
• Bright color LCD gives excellent readability
even in broad daylight.
• Waterproof construction permits installation
on open bridge.
• Automatic function being available on
detecting fish school and bottom at both
shallow and deep depth permits best dis-
play.
• User-programmable nav data displays pro-
vide analog and digital nav data.
• Alarms: Bottom, Fish (bottom lock and
normal), Speed, Water Temperature and
Arrival. (Speed, arrival and water tempera-
ture alarms require appropriate sensor.)
• White line feature helps discriminate fish
lying near the bottom.
• Destination waypoint feature provides
range, bearing, and time-to-go to destina-
tion waypoint (up to 20 waypoints).