Navman FISHFINDERS 4350, INDERS 4350, FISHFINDERS 4380 User Manual

FISH 4350 / 4380

FISHFINDER

Installation and

Operation Manual

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Español........... 28

Português....... 59

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The FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 are set up with default units of feet, °F (Fahrenheit), US gallons and knots. See section 3-7 Setup > Units, to change the units.

FCC Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.

IMPORTANT

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.

NAVMAN NZ LIMITED DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.

Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conß ict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the ofÞ cial version of the Documentation.

Fuel Computer: Fuel economy can alter drastically depending on the boat loading and sea conditions. The fuel computer should not be the sole source of information concerning available fuel onboard and the electronic information should be supplemented by visual or other checks of the fuel load. This is necessary due to possible operator induced errors such as forgetting to reset the fuel used when Þ lling the tank, running the engine with the fuel computer not switched on or other operator controlled actions that may render the device inaccurate. Always ensure that adequate fuel is carried onboard for the intended trip plus a reserve to allow for unforeseen circumstances.

This manual represents the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 as at the time of printing. Navman NZ Limited reserves the right to make changes to speciÞ cations without notice.

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Contents

1 In tro duc tion.............................................................................................4

1-1 BeneÞ ts of the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380..................................................... 4

1-2 How the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 work ...................................................... 4

2 Basic Op er a tion ......................................................................................5

3 Setting up the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380..............................................7

3-1 Setup > System.............................................................................................. 8

3-2 Setup > Sonar ................................................................................................ 8

3-3 Setup > Fuel (FISH 4380 only) ...................................................................... 9

3-4 Setup > Data ................................................................................................ 10

3-5 Setup > Logs.................................................................................................11

3-6 Setup > Alarms..............................................................................................11

3-7 Setup > Units ............................................................................................... 12

3-8 Setup > Comms (FISH 4380 only) ............................................................... 12

3-9 Setup > Calibrate ......................................................................................... 12

4 Using the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 ...................................................13

4-1 Interpreting the display................................................................................. 13

4-2 Fish detection and display............................................................................ 16

4-3 Gain.............................................................................................................. 17

4-4 Range........................................................................................................... 18

5 The Displays .........................................................................................18

5-1 Sonar display .............................................................................................. 19

5-2 Sonar Zoom display ..................................................................................... 19

5-3 Sonar Bottom display ................................................................................... 19

5-4 Sonar A-Scope display................................................................................ 20

5-5 Fuel display (FISH 4380 only)...................................................................... 20

5-6 Data display ................................................................................................ 21

6 Installation and Maintenance ..............................................................21

6-1 What comes with this product? .................................................................... 21

6-2 Options and Accessories.............................................................................. 21

6-3 Mounting and removing the display unit....................................................... 21

6-4 Wiring Options ............................................................................................. 22

6-5 Systems of several instruments .................................................................. 23

6-6 Cleaning and maintenance .......................................................................... 24

Appendix A - SpeciÞ cations ...................................................................24

Appendix B - Troubleshooting...............................................................25

Appendix C - How to contact us ............................................................90

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1 Introduction

Congratulations on choosing a Navman Þ sh- Þ nder. For maximum beneÞ t, please read this

manual carefully before installation and use.

This manual describes how to install and set up the FISH 4350 or FISH 4380. Refer to seperate Transducer Installation Instructions supplied with the transducer.

This manual also explains how to operate the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 effectively and gives troubleshooting and performance tips.

Important

It is vital to the performance of the Þ shÞ nder that the transducer is installed in the best location. Please follow the installation instructions very carefully.

1-1 BeneÞ ts of the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380

The FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 are high quality Þ shÞ nders that are supplied with a transducer. Both use TFT (Thin Film Transistor) technology to provide a colour display for easy daylight viewing. The LED backlight can be dimmed for night Þ shing. The bracket mounting option also allows the Þ shÞ nder to be tilted and swivelled for optimum viewing.

The colours on the sonar displays are customizable, with a choice of four 16 colour palettes and one 8 colour palette. The colours represent different signal strengths, making the sonar displays easy to interpret.

This capability, combined with a variable power output of up to 200 W RMS, ensures that the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 operate effectively in shallow and deep water.

The FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 can detect the bottom to a depth of 600 feet (180 metres) depending on the clarity of the water and the type of transducer used.

The Navman Þ shÞ nder can be used to Þ nd Þ sh, to locate features on the bottom such as reefs or wrecks and to help recognize favourite Þ shing spots from the bottom proÞ le.

The Navman fishfinder can also assist with

navigation by providing depth information to help identify the depth contours marked on charts.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON USE. While any Þ shÞ nder can be used as an aid to navigation, accuracy can be limited by many factors, including the location of the transducer. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the Navman Þ shÞ nder is installed and used correctly.

With the optional fuel kit, the FISH 4380 also becomes a sophisticated and easy-to-use fuel computer.

All of the Navman 4000 Series fishfinders use proprietary SBN Technology for sonar processing to improve Signal enhancement, Bottom recognition and Noise rejection.

SBN Technology uses digital adaptive filter algorithms to enhance all returned signals. At the same time, SBN Technology uses active noise control to reject interference, which can often be mistaken by Þ shÞ nders for true returns.

Using SBN Technology, the Navman Þ shÞ nder analyses the reß ections from each pulse, Þ lters false returns and displays what is in the water under the boat. See section 4-1 Interpreting the display, for more information.

1-2 How the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 work

The FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 have two parts:

- the transducer attached to the hull

- the display unit. The transducer generates an ultrasonic pulse (sound that is above the hearing range of the human ear), which travels down towards the bottom at a speed of about 4800 ft/sec (1500 m/ sec), spreading out into a cone shape.

When the pulse meets an object, such as a Þ sh or the bottom, it is partly reß ected back up

towards the boat as an echo. The depth of the object or bottom is calculated by the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 by measuring the time taken between sending a pulse and receiving the echo. When an echo has been returned, the next pulse is sent.

The FISH 4350 and FISH 4380 convert each echo into an electronic signal, displayed as a vertical line of pixels. The most recent echo appears on the extreme right of the display, with

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the older echoes being scrolled towards the left, eventually disappearing off the display.

The scroll speed depends upon the water depth and scroll speed setting. See section 3-2 Setup > Sonar and section 4-1 Interpreting the display, for more information.

The appearance of echoes displayed are

2 Basic Operation

Key Names

Returns to the previous menu / zooms in. ,

Cursor keys move the selection highlight and

change settings / scrolls up or down.

ConÞ rms changes / zooms out.

MENU Press to show the Display menu

Press again to show the Setup menu.

+ Increases the Range.

Press and hold to power On and Off; pressing

affected by:

• the Þ shÞ nder settings (range and gain

settings)

• echoes (different Þ sh types, different

bottom types, wrecks and seaweed)

• noise (water clarity and bubbles).

See section 4-1 Interpreting the display, for more information.

Hold for Auto Range

Decreases the Range.

once shows the Gain controls. Press twice to show Backlight control.

Key Operation

The Þ shÞ nder is operated through menus.

To select a menu item:

1. Press item.

2. Press

To change a setting:

1. Use the cursor keys

2. Press

or to move the highlight to the

to select the item.

change(s).

to conÞ rm; to cancel.

to make the

Power On / Auto Power

Press to turn the Þ shÞ nder on.

If the Þ shÞ nder is wired for auto power, it turns on automatically whenever the boat’s ignition is turned on. This ensures that the engine

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hours counter and optional fuel functions are activated. A title display appears brieß y. This is

followed automatically by the Installation menu only the Þ rst time the Þ shÞ nder is switched on. Use this menu to specify the language (see section 3-1 Setup > System) and units (see section 3-7 Setup > Units).

At all other times, the title display is followed by the display that was used most recently.

If the transducer is not connected, the message:

No transducer detected. Enter simulate mode? will appear. Press

or to

select and press to accept. (If the transducer was not intentionally disconnected, turn off the Þ shÞ nder and refer to the section on Troubleshooting in Appendix B.)

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Power Off

To turn the Þ shÞ nder off, hold . A countdown box appears. Continue to hold until the Þ shÞ nder turns off.

Note: If the unit is wired for Auto Power (section 6-4 Wiring options) the Þ shÞ nder can be turned off only when the boat’s ignition is turned off.

for 3 seconds

Simulate Mode

An internal simulator allows users to learn how to operate the Þ shÞ nder off the water.

In Simulate mode the word Simulate flashes at the bottom of the display. The fishfinder generates data so that all the main displays appear to be operational.

Use Setup > Simulate as follows:

1. Press MENU twice to show the Setup menu.

2. Highlight Simulate.

3. Press

to select On or Off.

Gain Adjustment

Gain (sensitivity) controls the amount of detail displayed on the screen. Refer to section 4-3 for more information.

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press to switch between auto and

4. Press or MENU to conÞ rm and exit.

brieß y to show the gain controls.

or to

adjust gain.

manual gain.

Display Adjustment

The display and keys are backlit, with a choice of 16 bright-ness levels. To change the backlight level:

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press to conÞ rm.

twice to show the backlight control.

to dim or

to brighten.

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3 Setting up the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380

Press MENU twice to show the Setup menu, then select a particular option using the keys. (Section 2 Basic Operation, describes how to use the keys in more detail.)

The Setup menu and options are summarized below. The factory default settings are shown

where applicable. Each Setup menu option is explained in the following sections.

The Setup menu and options

System - see section 3-1 Sonar - see section 3-2

Data - see section 3-4

Fuel - see section 3-3

Logs - see section 3-5

Alarms - see section 3-6

Units - see section 3-7

cursor

Comms - see section 3-8

Simulate - see section 2

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Calibrate - see section 3-9

3-1 Setup > System

Press MENU twice to display the Setup menu, then select System:

Language

Select the language for the displays. The options are: English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese, Finnish and Greek.

Tip: In case you can’t read the current language, the language setting is found at the top of the system menu.

Backlight

The backlight control is displayed. The bar setting represents the current level of backlighting.

Key beep

Enables or disables the beep when a key is pressed.

Auto power off

Select On to have the fishfinder power off automatically every time the boat’s ignition is switched off. This applies only if the display unit is wired for Auto Power. See section 6-4 Wiring Options.

Snooze Mode

This power saving option slows the sounding rate (time between each ultrasonic pulse) to a user speciÞ ed interval from 5 minutes to 2 hours. The Þ shÞ nder appears to turn off, however all alarms operate normally. To return to normal operation, press any button. Ideal to be used as an anchor alarm.

Factory reset

This option returns all of the Þ shÞ nder settings (except the language) to the default factory settings shown in section 3 Setting up the FISH 4350 and FISH 4380.

“Reset to factory defaults?” appears. Press to or to reset and exit.

select Yes or No. Then press MENU

3-2 Setup > Sonar

Press MENU twice to display the Setup menu, then select Sonar:

Scroll speed

Use this to set the scroll speed on the display. There is a choice of: Very Fast, Fast, Me- dium, Slow and Pause. The depth of the water also affects the speed of the display.

Faster scroll speeds combined with a slow boat speed (typically between 2 and 6 knots) shows the most Þ sh detail. Medium or Slow scroll speeds result in sonar information being displayed over a longer period, but with less detail. See Section 4-1 Interpreting the display, for more information.

Fish Þ lter

Use this to select the minimum Þ sh symbol size to be detected and displayed. There is a choice of: Small, Medium and Large.

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Palette

Use this to select a colour palette. Each colour within the palette represents a different echo strength, as shown on the sonar displays.

There is a choice of Þ ve colour palettes: Black, Blue, White, Vivid and 8 colour. The Þ rst four display more detail, whilst the 8 colour palette shows a greater distinction of signal strength between each adjacent colour. For the 16 colour palette, each colour covers 1.5 dB signal range. For the 8 colour palette, each colour covers 3 dB signal range.

Colour bar

This shows the range of colours used for the selected colour palette.

It can be switched On or Off. If switched On, it is displayed down the left hand side of all the sonar displays.

Digit size

Use this to change the size of the depth display on the sonar displays. There is a choice of: Small, Medium and Large.

Bottom lock

If Bottom lock is On, the zoom section moves so the bottom is always displayed in the zoom section, regardless of changes in depth.

If Bottom lock is Off, the bottom will not be displayed in the zoom section when it is outside the range covered by the zoom bar.

Using the Bottom Lock and the A-Scope features together can be a powerful aid in recognising the type of bottom.

Fish symbols

These appear only in the main sonar displays.

Fish symbols can be shown in three ways:

• As a Þ sh symbol (On).

• As a Þ sh symbol with the depth (On+depth). The depth is shown beside the Þ sh symbol.

• Switched off (Off) so that echoes are not converted to Þ sh symbols but are displayed directly.

See section 4-2 Fish detection and display, for more information about Þ sh symbols.

Interference Þ lter

This Þ lters the echo signal to reduce high-level, spiky interference, such as engine noise.

It can be switched On or Off.

Data header

The data header can be turned On or Off. When On, it is a customizable feature that can

be used to display up to 6 data items, such as boat speed or fuel used.

To customize the size of the Data header, highlight Size and press of Small and Large.

To customize the data items to be displayed:

1. Highlight Data setup and press header increases in size to display all 6 data Þ elds. Some data Þ elds may be blank.

2. Use

3. Press

4. Highlight the required data item and press

5. Press or MENU when Þ nished and the

or to move from data Þ eld to data

Þ eld.

at any data Þ eld to show the list of

data items that can be displayed there.

. The data item is immediately displayed in

that data Þ eld.

Data header resizes automatically.

. There is a choice

. The Data

3-3 Setup > Fuel (FISH 4380 only)

These features can be used only when the optional single or twin engine fuel kit has been installed.

Press MENU twice to display the Setup menu, then select Fuel:

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Warning

Navman fuel kits are only suitable for petrol/ gasoline engines. Fuel consumption can change drastically depending upon the boat loading and the sea conditions. Always carry adequate fuel for the journey, plus a reserve.

It is recommended that the fuel tank capacity is measured by draining the fuel tank, then Þ lling it to capacity. After Þ lling, note the reading from the fuel dispenser’s gauge.

Note: Beware of air pockets, especially in underß oor tanks.

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