Raymarine HDFI FISHFINDERS User Manual
HD Series
Fishfinders
Owner’s
Handbook
Document number: 81213_1
Date: February 2003
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HD Series Fishfinders
Owner’s Handbook
February 2003
Intended Use
Raymarine HD (High Definition) Series Fishfinders are intended for
recreational fishfinding. The combined Fishfinder/Chartplotter (RC) devices
are intended for recreational fishfinding and course chartplotting. The
optional chartplotter function is intended as an aid to navigation and should
not be relied upon as a substitute for official navigation charts.
SAFETY NOTICES
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular:
1. HIGH VOLTAGE. The LCD display and digital sounder units contain
high voltages. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools
only available to qualified service technicians. There are no user serviceable
parts or adjustments. The operator should never remove the unit cover or
attempt to service the equipment.
CAUTION:
Removing the transducer cable from the fishfinder display or the
DSM250 while the unit is powered on can cause sparks. Only remove the
transducer cable after power has been removed. As with any electronic
device, be sure the units are mounted where it is well ventilated and free
from gasoline fumes.
If the transducer cable is accidentally removed while the DSM250 is powered
on, remove power from the sounder module, replace the transducer cable, and
then return power to the module. As a safety feature, the DSM250 recognizes
that the transducer is connected only at power-up.
2. NAVIGATION AID. The chartplotter unit is only an aid to navigation. Its
accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or
defects, environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the
user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational
judgements. This unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such
prudence and judgement.
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EMC Conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry
standards for use in the recreational marine environment.
The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories
conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards,
but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not
compromised.
Preface
This handbook describes the following Raymarine HD Series Fishfinder
systems:
• L770D Plus 7" Color LCD Fishfinder Display with DSM250 Digital
Sounder Module
• L770DRC Plus 7" Color LCD Fishfinder and Chartplotter Display with
DSM250 Digital Sounder Module
• L1260D Plus 10" Color LCD Fishfinder Display with DSM250 Digital
Sounder Module
• L1260DRC Plus 10" Color LCD Fishfinder and Chartplotter Display with
DSM250 Digital Sounder Module
The combined Fishfinder/Chartplotter display units include a cartridge holder
assembly that contains two slots for C-MAP NT or NT+ chart cards.
Digital Sounder
HD Series Fishfinders come packaged with a DSM250 Sounder Module,
which provides digital echo sounder image data via
bandwidth filter adjusts the receiver band width dynamically from very wide
to very narrow, as required by the actual water and seabed conditions. This
provides superior fish discrimination and bottom structure details in
conditions where other fishfinders, which have a fixed bandwidth, see very
little or nothing at all. The DSM250 employs a very high transmission
repetition or “ping” rate which, along with the digital adaptive high sample
rate receiver, ensures that the entire water column is presented in superb detail
and optimal color allocation.
This handbook contains very important information on the installation and
operation of your new fishfinder system. To obtain the best results in operation
and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly.
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. The DSM250 digital
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Transducer
Echo sounder systems require an appropriate Raymarine transducer unit and
inter-connecting cable. Details for selecting and installing the transducer are
described in document number 81196, Transducers for Fishfinders Owner’s
Handbook.
WARNING:
Do not cut the transducer cable or remove the connector.
Do not try to shorten or splice the cable. Cutting the transducer cable will
severely reduce sonar performance.
If the cable is cut, it must be replaced—it cannot be repaired.
CUTTING THE TRANSDUCER CABLE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
TFT LCD Displays
The colors of the display may seem to vary when viewed against a colored
background or in colored light. This is a perfectly normal effect that will be
seen with all color LCD displays.
In common with all Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displays, the screen may
exhibit a few (less than 20) wrongly illuminated pixels. These may appear as
black pixels in a light portion of the screen or as colored pixels in black areas.
WARNING:
To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light,
Raymarine advises that you replace the sun cover provided when the
color LCD display is not in use.
Conventions Used
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold
capitals (for example: MENU). The soft key functions, menu names and
options are shown in normal capitals (for example: SCREEN).
Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a sequence
of numbered steps, are indicated by a ➤ symbol in the margin.
When the procedure requires you to press a soft key, the soft key icon is shown
in the margin.
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Technical Accuracy
To the best of our knowledge, the technical and graphical information
contained in this handbook was correct as it went to press. However, the
Raymarine policy of continuous improvement and updating may change
product specifications without prior notice. As a result, unavoidable
differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time,
for which liability cannot be accepted by Raymarine.
Warranty
To register your DSM250 Digital Sounder Module ownership, please take a
few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this
handbook. It is very important that you complete the owner information and
return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits.
WARNING:
CUTTING THE TRANSDUCER CABLE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
OPENING A SEALED UNIT BY ANYONE OTHER THAN
QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIANS WILL ALSO VOID THE
WARRANTY.
Raymarine Products and Services
Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service
Representatives. Raymarine’s Technical Services representatives or your
local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have.
For information on Raymarine products and services, contact either of the
following:
United States Raymarine, Inc.
22 Cotton Road, Unit D
Nashua, NH 03063-4219
USA
Telephone: 1-603-881-5200
1-800-539-5539
Fax: 1-603-864-4756
Europe Raymarine Ltd
Anchorage Park
Portsmouth, Hampshire
England PO3 5TD
Telephone: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642
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Or, you may contact us on the World Wide Web at www.raymarine.com.
Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited.
SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited.
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is a trademark of Raymarine Limited.
Pathfinder Plus is a trademark of Raymarine Limited.
This product contains technology provided under license by Acorn Group plc.
The copyright of this intellectual property is acknowledged by Raymarine,
Inc. as are Acorn’s trademarks and patents. Acorn’s world wide web address is
http://www.acorn.com.
© Raymarine, Inc. 2003
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Contents
Intended Use .............................................................................. iii
SAFETY NOTICES................................................................... iii
EMC Conformance ..................................................................... iv
Preface .................................................................................................iv
TFT LCD Displays....................................................................... v
Conventions Used ........................................................................ v
Technical Accuracy .....................................................................vi
Warranty ......................................................................................vi
Raymarine Products and Services ...............................................vi
Chapter 1: Overview ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 1-1
General ..........................................................................................1-4
Operating Modes ..........................................................................1-6
The
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System ............................................................................ 1-8
1.2 The Fishfinder Display .................................................................1-8
Fishfinder Options ...................................................................... 1-10
Fishfinder Functions ................................................................... 1-11
1.3 The Chartplotter Display ............................................................ 1-13
Chartplotter Display Options ...................................................... 1-14
Chartplotter Functions ................................................................ 1-16
Chapter 2: Installation ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 2-1
Planning the Installation ............................................................... 2-2
EMC Installation Guidelines ........................................................ 2-2
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components ................................. 2-4
2.3 Selecting the Equipment Location ................................................2-6
Display Unit Mounting Location .................................................. 2-6
Sounder Module Mounting Location ...........................................2-9
2.4 Cable Runs .................................................................................. 2-10
2.5 Mounting the Display Unit ......................................................... 2-12
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2.6 Mounting the Sounder Module ...................................................2-13
2.7 Display Unit Connections ...........................................................2-15
DC Power and NMEA Connection ............................................. 2-15
Transducer Connection ...............................................................2-17
HSB (
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) Connection ............................................................... 2-18
2.8 DSM250 Connections ................................................................2-19
DC Power Connection ................................................................2-19
Ground Connection ....................................................................2-20
Transducer Connection ...............................................................2-21
EMC Conformance ..................................................................... 2-23
2.9 Integrated Systems ......................................................................2-24
High Speed Bus (
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) ................................................................2-25
SeaTalk and NMEA In ................................................................ 2-27
2.10 Integrated System Checks ..........................................................2-34
Chart Display .............................................................................. 2-34
Received Data ............................................................................. 2-34
Transmitted Data ........................................................................2-34
Chapter 3: Getting Started .............................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Switching the Units On and Off .................................................... 3-1
Powering the Sounder Module ..................................................... 3-1
Powering the Display Unit ............................................................ 3-1
3.3 Operating Controls ....................................................................... 3-5
Trackpad and Cursor ..................................................................... 3-6
Dedicated Keys ............................................................................. 3-8
Soft Keys .......................................................................................3-9
Pop-Up Menus ............................................................................3-10
Database Lists ............................................................................. 3-11
3.4 Simulator Mode .......................................................................... 3-11
Viewing Simulator Data ............................................................. 3-12
Chapter 4: System Setup .................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4-1
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4.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters .................................................. 4-2
4.3 System Set Up Parameters ............................................................ 4-4
Data Boxes .................................................................................... 4-6
Bearing Mode ...............................................................................4-6
Cursor Reference ..........................................................................4-6
Cursor Readout ............................................................................. 4-7
Day/Night .....................................................................................4-7
Help ...............................................................................................4-7
Soft Keys .......................................................................................4-7
Key Beep ...................................................................................... 4-7
MOB Data ..................................................................................... 4-8
Autopilot Pop Up .......................................................................... 4-8
Menu Timeout Period ................................................................... 4-8
Units ..............................................................................................4-8
Variation Source ...........................................................................4-8
Bridge NMEA Heading ................................................................ 4-9
NMEA-Out Set Up .....................................................................4-10
Cursor Echo ................................................................................ 4-11
Date and Time Settings ............................................................... 4-12
GPS SOG/COG Filter ................................................................. 4-12
Compass Set Up .......................................................................... 4-12
Language ....................................................................................4-12
Simulator ....................................................................................4-13
4.4 Sonar Set Up Parameters ............................................................4-13
Target Depth ID ..........................................................................4-14
Color Bar .....................................................................................4-14
Depth Digit Size ..........................................................................4-14
Sonar HSB Mode ........................................................................ 4-14
Depth Offset ................................................................................4-15
Speed Calibrate ........................................................................... 4-15
Temperature Calibrate ................................................................ 4-15
Sonar History ..............................................................................4-15
Sonar Interference Rejection ...................................................... 4-15
Sonar Simulator ..........................................................................4-16
Version/Serial Numbers .............................................................. 4-16
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4.5 Chart Set Up Parameters (Raychart Models) ..............................4-17
Customize Chart .........................................................................4-17
Plotter Mode ...............................................................................4-18
Chart Orientation ........................................................................ 4-18
Object Information ..................................................................... 4-19
Palette .........................................................................................4-19
Waypoint Options ....................................................................... 4-19
Vectors ........................................................................................ 4-19
Radar/Chart Synch ...................................................................... 4-20
Datum Selection ......................................................................... 4-20
Position Offset ............................................................................4-20
Chapter 5: Adjusting the Display .................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 5-1
Simulator ......................................................................................5-1
Changing the Brightness & Color Settings ................................... 5-1
5.2 Controlling the Display .................................................................5-4
Selecting the Mode of Operation .................................................. 5-4
Switching Between Sounder and Other Modes ..........................5-10
5.3 Display Unit Control Functions .................................................. 5-11
Viewing Data Boxes ................................................................... 5-11
Changing the Scroll Speed .......................................................... 5-11
Selecting the Power Setting ........................................................5-13
Changing the Range ....................................................................5-13
Selecting the Frequency .............................................................. 5-16
Using Bottom Lock .....................................................................5-17
Using A-Scope ............................................................................5-19
Using Zoom ................................................................................ 5-20
5.4 Chart Display Control Functions (Raychart Models) ................. 5-23
Customizing the Screen Presentation Options ............................ 5-23
Moving Around the Chart ........................................................... 5-25
Chapter 6: Sonar Operations ........................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Interpreting and Adjusting the Fishfinder Image ..........................6-1
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Fish Indications .............................................................................6-2
Bottom Indications .......................................................................6-3
Using White Line .......................................................................... 6-4
Adjusting Display Gain (Sensitivity) ........................................... 6-5
6.3 Using Alarms ................................................................................ 6-8
6.4 Using VRM to Determine Depth & Distance from Boat .............. 6-9
6.5 Waypoints ................................................................................... 6-11
Placing a Waypoint ..................................................................... 6-11
6.6 MOB ........................................................................................... 6-13
Chapter 7: Standard Chart Operations .......................................................... 7-1
7.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 Using Chart Cards ......................................................................... 7-2
Inserting a Chart Card ................................................................... 7-2
Removing a Chart Card ................................................................ 7-3
Displaying the Chart Data .............................................................7-3
Displaying Chart Object and Source Information ........................7-4
7.3 Working with Waypoints .............................................................. 7-8
Introduction ..................................................................................7-8
Placing a Waypoint ....................................................................... 7-9
Selecting a Waypoint .................................................................. 7-12
Waypoint Data Display ............................................................... 7-13
Editing the Waypoint Details ......................................................7-13
Erasing a Waypoint ..................................................................... 7-15
Moving a Waypoint ....................................................................7-15
Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad ...............................7-16
7.4 Working with Routes .................................................................. 7-18
Creating a New Route .................................................................7-19
Saving the Current Route ............................................................7-22
Clearing the Current Route .........................................................7-24
Retrieve a Route From the Database ........................................... 7-24
Displaying Route Information .................................................... 7-25
Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route ....................... 7-27
Editing a Route ...........................................................................7-28
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7.5 Following Routes and Going to Points ....................................... 7-30
Follow a Route ............................................................................7-30
Target Point Arrival .................................................................... 7-31
Other Follow Route Options .......................................................7-32
Going To an Individual Target Point ........................................... 7-33
Stop Follow or Stop Goto ............................................................ 7-34
7.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes ...........................................7-35
7.7 Using Tracks ............................................................................... 7-39
Setting Up a Track ...................................................................... 7-40
Clearing the Current Track ......................................................... 7-40
Managing Tracks ........................................................................ 7-40
SmartRoute .................................................................................7-42
7.8 Typical Chart Scenarios ..............................................................7-43
Place and Goto a Waypoint .........................................................7-44
Make and Follow a Route ........................................................... 7-46
Review Your Passage Plan .......................................................... 7-48
Chapter 8: Advanced Chart Operations ......................................................... 8-1
8.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-1
8.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key .......................... 8-2
8.3 Alarms and Timers ........................................................................ 8-4
Alarm Reporting ........................................................................... 8-4
Setting Alarms and Timers ........................................................... 8-5
8.4 Man Overboard (MOB) ................................................................ 8-6
8.5 Cursor Echo .................................................................................. 8-7
8.6 Radar Overlay ............................................................................... 8-7
8.7 GPS Setup ..................................................................................... 8-9
8.8 Data Log Mode ........................................................................... 8-10
Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving ............................................. 9-1
9.1 Maintenance ................................................................................. 9-1
Routine Checks ............................................................................. 9-1
Cleaning Instructions .................................................................... 9-2
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EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines .........................................9-3
9.2 Resetting the System ..................................................................... 9-4
Display Unit Resets ...................................................................... 9-4
Sounder Module Reset ..................................................................9-5
9.3 Problem Solving ........................................................................... 9-6
Common Problems and Their Solutions .......................................9-6
Status LED ....................................................................................9-7
9.4 Updating Software on the Display Unit ........................................9-8
9.5 How to Contact Raymarine ..........................................................9-9
On the Internet ..............................................................................9-9
In the US .......................................................................................9-9
In Europe ..................................................................................... 9-11
Worldwide Support ..................................................................... 9-11
Appendix A: Specifications ...............................................................................A-1
HD Series Fishfinder Displays .................................................... A-1
DSM250 Digital Sounder Module ............................................... A-4
Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box ................................................B-1
Raystar 112, 105, Apelco 182 and 182XT ................................... B-2
Autohelm GPS, Z260 and Z273 .................................................. B-3
Raystar 112LP (SeaTalk version) ................................................ B-4
Raystar 114 Combined GPS and Differential Beacon Receiver .. B-5
Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differential Receiver ..................... B-6
Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features ........................................................C-1
Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data ..............................................................D-1
Appendix E: Abbreviations ............................................................................... E-1
Index ........................................................................................................... i
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Chapter 1: Overview 1-1
Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 Introduction
This handbook describes the following HD Series Fishfinders:
Fishfinder Display Type Display Size Chartplotter
L770D Plus
L770DRC Plus
L1260D Plus
L1260DRC Plus
Color LCD
Color LCD
Color LCD
Color LCD
7 inch
7 inch
10.4 inch
10.4 inch
No
Ye s
No
Ye s
Digital Module
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
Raymarine HD Series Fishfinders use the latest processor and sonar
technology for accurate performance and echo detection. Units feature 7" or
10.4" daylight viewable color LCD displays and the Raychart (RC) models
include a full C-Map NT/NT+ Chartplotter.
L770D/RC Plus and L1260D/RC Plus Fishfinders come packaged with a
DSM250 Sounder Module, which provides digital echo sounder image data
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via
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. The DSM250 digital bandwidth filter adjusts the receiver band width
dynamically from very wide to very narrow, as required by the actual water
and seabed conditions. This provides superior fish discrimination and bottom
structure details in conditions where other fishfinders, which have a fixed
bandwidth, see very little or nothing at all. The DSM250 employs a very high
transmission repetition or “ping” rate which, along with the digital adaptive
high sample rate receiver, ensures that the entire water column is presented in
superb detail and optimal color allocation.
Introduction
HD Series Fishfinders feature dual frequency (200 kHz and 50 kHz) operation
and—depending on the transducer installed and conditions—up to 1000 watts
RMS output power and performance from 3 ft (1m) up to 5000 ft (1700 m).
Use the High Speed Bus (
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), SeaTalk, and NMEA interfaces to provide an
integrated system with additional devices, such as Pathfinder Plus Radar,
Raymarine Autopilot, and Raystar Wide Area Augmentation System
(WAAS) GPS products.
Connecting an HD Series Fishfinder to an
and to an
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Series Plus Chartplotter enables fishfinder, radar, and chart data
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Series Pathfinder Plus Radar
to be displayed on all three units. Similarly, chart data can be repeated on a
fishfinder-only device from any via
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from any other
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device with chart
capabilities.
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Introduction
This handbook describes the display unit controls and details both fishfinder
and chart operations. Controls that are specific to either fishfinder or
chartplotter are described in fishfinder or chart sections/chapters.
Note: Many illustrations in this handbook show example screens. The screen
you see on your display depends on your system configuration and set up options, so it may differ from the illustration.
How to Use This Handbook
If you are installing the display system yourself, you should read Chapter 2
before you start the installation. This chapter also provides information that
will be useful if you are connecting your fishfinder system to other equipment.
For an overview of the display unit controls, the fishfinder and the chartplotter
systems, read Chapter 1. Chapter 3 will help you start using your system.
For detailed information on sonar operations refer to Chapter 6.
For chartplotter operating details, refer to Chapter 7 and Chapter 8.
To change the system set up defaults, read Chapter 4.
Chapter 2 provides planning considerations and detailed instructions for
installing the fishfinder display unit and sounder module. You should refer to
it when you are ready to install the system. Details to connect the display to
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other equipment via
, NMEA, and SeaTalk are also provided.
Chapter 3 explains how to start using the display and describes how to use
some of the basic fishfinder and chart functions and Simulator Mode.
Chapter 4 provides instructions for setting up your system to suit your
preferences. You should read this chapter to determine how to change the
fishfinder and chartplotter system from the default settings.
Chapter 5 details operating the display unit’s controls in Sonar mode.
Chapters 6 provides detailed operating information for the sonar functions:
selecting depth range limits, adjusting gain, color and STC, setting alarms,
using the VRM marker, marks and man overboard.
Chapter 7 provides detailed operating information for the standard
chartplotter functions: using chart cards, plotting waypoints and routes,
following routes and showing tracks. Chapter 7 also provides operating
guidelines for typical chartplotter scenarios. These guidelines introduce you
to many of the chartplotter functions.
Chapter 8 provides detailed operating information for further chart functions,
including measuring distances, man overboard and cursor echo. It includes
instructions for setting up a differential GPS.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-3
Chapter 9 provides information on user maintenance and what to do if you
experience problems.
The Appendices provide additional information that you may find useful:
Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the fishfinder, sounder
module, and chartplotter.
Appendix B provides details on connecting the display unit to specific GPS
systems.
Appendix C defines the chart features shown on the chart display.
Appendix D defines the SeaTalk and NMEA data that is transferred on
integrated systems.
A List of Abbreviations, Index, and Warranty information are included at
the end of the handbook.
A summary of the fishfinder and chartplotter controls are provided on the
Quick Reference Cards supplied with your system.
Terminology
The following terminology is used to describe the various display unit
configurations:
Master A unit capable of sourcing specific data such as
Sonar, Chart, or Radar data.
Introduction
Repeater A unit capable of displaying data from the High
Speed Bus. For example, the fishfinder display
is a repeater of sonar data from the DSM250.
Fishfinder Display Unit providing Sonar Master and Radar
Repeater functionality. The L760DRC and
L1250DRC Plus displays also provide Chart
Master functionality.
Radar Display Unit providing Radar Master, Sonar Repeater,
and Chart Reader functionality.
Chart Display Unit providing Chart Master, Sonar Repeater,
and Radar Repeater functionality.
Combined Display Unit providing both Sonar and Chart or Radar
and Radar Repeater functionality.
Integrated System Additional instruments that are connected via
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, SeaTalk, or NMEA interfaces.
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General
General
Digital Sounder
Module
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A separate box containing ciruitry for receiving
digital sonar data images. These images are
transmitted via
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to the fishfinder display.
High Speed Bus: Links up to ten compatible
display units. For full display and control
between
be connected via
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Plus display units, the units must
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and SeaTalk.
The HD Series Fishfinder system, illustrated below, is comprised of the 7" or
10.4" LCD display unit, DSM250 Digital Sounder Module, fishfinder
transducer, and associated cables.
Digital Sounder Module
PLUS Display Unit
D6160-2
Transducer
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2
Figure 1-1: Basic HD Fishfinder System
Display Unit
The HD Series Fishfinder system is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed
either above or below deck.
The fishfinder display includes:
• 7" or 10.4" LCD display
• Trackpad
• Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys
• Four soft keys (unlabeled) whose functionality changes
• Two slots for the C-MAP NT
®
or NT+ chart cards (Raychart models only)
Chapter 1: Overview 1-5
Fishfinder Features
• Displays depth, speed, and temperature, if the transducer is so equipped
• Single or split frequency fishfinder display: 50 kHz, 200 kHz
• Display options: fishfinder window, zoom, bottom lock, and A-Scope
• Uses position data from GPS, DGPS, WAAS, or Loran-C technology
• Displays and transfers
• Provides full control of data from other
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, SeaTalk, and NMEA data
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instruments
• Half-screen windows to display additional data: depth/temperature graph,
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI), Bearing and Distance Indicator (BDI),
navigation data
Chartplotter Features
• Displays information from the C-MAP NT
®
and NT+ chart cards
(C-Cards)
• Three full-screen operating modes: Sonar, Chart, Data Log (if appropriate
data is available)
• View fishfinder and chart simultaneously
• Choice of chart orientation: Head Up, Course Up, and North Up
DSM250 Digital Sounder Module
The DSM250 module is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either
above or below deck.
General
The unit includes connections to:
• power
• the transducer
• the display unit, via
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2
• ground
Transducer
The HD Series Fishfinders require a transducer, mounted either thru-hull, inhull, or on the transom.
Transducers can measure water depth, temperature, distance traveled, and/or
speed. It is important to position your transducer correctly. For details on
transducers, including location and installation instructions, see document
number 81196, Transducers for Fishfinders Owner’s Handbook.
Note: If speed, temperature, or distance travelled are being input to the display unit via SeaTalk, the SeaTalk value is displayed instead of the value
transmitted by the DSM250.
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Operating Modes
WARNING:
Do not cut the transducer cable or remove the connector.
Do not try to shorten or splice the cable. Cutting the transducer cable will
severely reduce sonar performance.
If the cable is cut, it must be replaced—it cannot be repaired.
CUTTING THE TRANSDUCER CABLE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Operating Modes
If you have a combined Fishfinder/Chartplotter unit, three full-screen
modes— fishfinder, chart, and data log—are available. You select the
operating mode using the DISPLAY key as described in Chapter 5.
In addition, if you have an
connected, you can set the display to radar mode, which provides radar
functionality to the display.
If you only have an L770D Plus or L1260D Plus fishfinder-only unit
connected, only sonar mode is available.
You can also set
(horizontal or vertical) to show supplementary data. Depending on the other
displays connected, you can use horizontal half screens to simultaneously
display sonar and chart, sonar and radar, or radar and chart windows.
hsb
Windows On
2
Series Pathfinder Plus Radar display
to split the display into two half-screen windows
Horizontal Half -Screen Window Options
Using horizontal half screens, the main operating mode is displayed in the
upper window; you choose what is displayed in the lower window. The
following information, if available on your system, can be shown:
Table 1-1: Horizontal Half-Screen Window Options
Full-screen
mode
Sonar Mode Course Deviation Indicator (CDI), Bearing and Distance
Chart Mode CDI, BDI, Navigation Data (data boxes), Radar, Sonar
Radar Mode CDI, BDI, Navigation Data, Chartplotter, Sonar
Data Log Mode Half-screens not available
Horizontal Half-Screen Window Options
Indicator (BDI), Depth/Temp graph, Chartplotter, Radar
Chapter 1: Overview 1-7
Vertical Half -Screen Window Options
This option splits the sounder vertically, displaying data boxes in the left hand
window. There are three different sets of data (A, B, and C) that you can select
for display. The following information is available only in Sonar Mode:
Table 1-2: Vertical Half-Screen Window Options
Mode Vertical Half-Screen Window Options
A Temperature, Speed, Depth
B Position (latitude and longitude), Course Over Ground
(COG), Speed Over Ground (SOG), Depth
C Waypoint Range and Bearing, COG, SOG, Depth
Note: Receiving and displaying position data requires that a GPS is connected to your Raymarine system.
Horizontal Half-Screen
AUTO GCRZFH
50kHz
Vertical Half-Screen
AUTO GC FH
0
TEMPERATURE
50kHz
0
Operating Modes
20
40
ft
XTE
60
30 0MINUTES
SPEED
F
20.1
15.1
10.1
20
0.28nm
WPT BRG
351°T
WPT RNG
DEPTH
kts
40
26.8nm
STEER PORT
WAYPOINT 001
ZOOMFREQUENCY
BTM.LOCK A-SCOPE
03
TTG
h:59m
ft
ZOOMFREQUENCY
BTM.LOCK A-SCOPE
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60
60
Figure 1-2: Half-Screen Windows in Sonar Mode
Details on selecting windows are given in Chapter 3.
For details on the Radar display, please refer to the Owner’s Handbook
supplied with that unit.
Note: MARPA functionality is available on the fishfinder display if you have
an integrated system with a Pathfinder radar master display that includes
MARPA as a primary function.
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The hsb2 System
The
2
hsb
System
The
2
hsb
(High Speed Bus) connection enables transfer of data among
compatible units. For example, fishfinder data is transferred from the master
display via the
other
2
hsb
Plus Series LCD or CRT display (the repeater display). However, if
2
hsb
connection and can be displayed and controlled on any
you change a setting (for example: DEPTH RANGE) on one display, it affects all
displays showing fishfinder or fishfinder/chart overlay.
In particular, you connect the DSM250 Digital Sounder Module to the L770D/
RC Plus or L1260D/RC Plus Fishfinder over the
connect your Fishfinder to a remote
to a remote
2
hsb
Series Plus Chartplotter to provide fishfinder, chart, and radar
2
hsb
Series Pathfinder Plus Radar and then
2
hsb
port. In addition, you can
functionality on all three displays.
Full functionality of the fishfinder is achieved when it is part of an integrated
system, with other equipment (in addition to other
2
hsb
Plus units) connected
via SeaTalk or NMEA 0183. Data from this equipment including position and
heading is displayed on the display and is used in calculations.
It is possible to connect up to ten
2
hsb
Plus Series LCD or CRT displays to
provide an integrated system. Earlier HSB (non-Plus) Display units can be
upgraded to provide
2
hsb
compatibility. See Connecting hsb2 Plus Series Units
on page 2-26 for details.
Note: Please contact Raymarine Customer Service or your authorized Raymarine dealer about upgrading your existing HSB (non-Plus) display units to
provide full
2
hsb
The
2
hsb
Plus functionality.
system can include several chartplotter displays, each with two chart
cartridge slots. Each display can access two local and up to six remote chart
cartridges. Charts can be controlled independently on each display, even when
a remote chart cartridge is being used. Details on connecting the equipment
are given in Chapter 2.
1.2 The Fishfinder Display
When you first turn the display unit on and select Sonar mode, the scrolling
bottom graph is displayed. This is a graphical representation of the echoes
seen by the DSM250 and transmitted to the Fishfinder. As time passes, this
display scrolls from right to left and becomes a record of the echoes seen. A
typical display is shown in Figure 1-3.
The images at the right hand side of the display are the most recent echoes.
Some echoes indicate fish and others show the bottom. It can also indicate
bottom structures, such as a reef or shipwreck. The upper and lower depth
range limits are shown.
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The fishfinder screen includes a status bar that displays transducer frequency
and indicates which auto settings are enabled (Gain, Color Gain, Range,
Zoom and Frequency) and alarm status (fish and shallow/deep water depths).
You can customize the fishfinder by choosing what is displayed and how it is
displayed (including language and units). For example, you can set the scroll
speed of the bottom graph display and you can select the range to adjust the
depth displayed.
You can view the cursor position and a variety of data (such as speed and
depth) from the transducer and other equipment in user-selectable data boxes.
These data boxes can be moved around the screen and they can be switched on
or off.
Chapter 5 includes details on adjusting the display. Sonar mode operations are
described in Chapter 6.
Display
The Fishfinder
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)
Fishfinder Options
Auto
Mode
Indicators
Cursor,
controlled
by trackpad
Power
Frequency
Zoom
Range
Color gain
Gain
AUTO GCRZFH
18
22
38
50kHz
36
35
42
SD
33
36
Alarm enabled
Shallow, Deep
Fish
20
32
37
40
Target Depth ID On
Frequency
Alarm
Indicators
Water surface
0
Depth markers
Target image (return
Target image depth
Bottom depth
Figure 1-3: Typical Fishfinder Display
Fishfinder Options
The fishfinder provides controls to select additional modes:
• Frequency – you can select the transducer frequency, 50 kHz for wide cov-
• Bottom Lock – changes the operating mode to reset the bottom, providing
ft
ZOOMFREQUENCY
BTM.LOCK A-SCOPE
60
Range
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erage and deep water, 200 kHz for a detailed view, both frequencies simultaneously or auto-frequency. The default setting is auto-frequency, which
determines the optimum frequency of operation based on the current
depth.
a bottom-up view: The bottom is used as the reference, with its image flattened. Bottom lock mode is used primarily to filter out the bottom structure
and display fish details only.
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• A-Scope – displays a real-time image of the bottom structure and fish
directly below the transducer. The A-Scope window also displays the patented Bottom Coverage width indication.
• Zoom – enlarges all or part of the bottom graph display. You can select x2,
x4, or x6 magnification and the zoom area can be automatically or manually adjusted.
You can select the Zoom or Bottom Lock image to be displayed in place of the
regular bottom graph display. Alternatively, you can set the display window to
be split vertically with the bottom graph displayed in the right hand screen and
the Zoom or Bottom Lock image displayed in the left hand screen. See
Figure 1-4.
If you choose dual frequency, the scrolling bottom graph is displayed in both
frequencies, split horizontally. Zoom, Bottom Lock, or A-Scope can be
displayed with the dual frequency graph.
All of these options are available when the fishfinder is displayed in a halfscreen window.
Fishfinder Functions
The HD Series Fishfinder includes the following functions:
• Automatic or manual selection of scroll speed for bottom graph display
• Automatic or manual selection of transducer frequency
• Automatic or manual selection of depth range limits
Functions
Fishfinder
• Automatic or manual selection of Gain, Color Gain, and STC settings
• Adjustment of foreground/background color and image color threshold
• Set up alarms for Fish, Shallow water, and Deep water
• VRM marker to determine depth and distance
• Add marks to record important or dangerous locations
• Man Overboard (MOB) to navigate back to a person or object
Operation of these fishfinder functions is described in Chapter 3 and
Chapter 6.
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Fishfinder
Functions
AUTO GC Z H
SPLIT
0
20
AUTO GC Z H
SPLIT
0
20
40
60
200kHz
200kHz
50kHz
50kHz
ft
ZOOMFREQUENCY
Split Frequency Split Frequency with A-Scope
AUTO GC Z H
BTM.LOCK A-SCOPE
200kHz
80
0
20
40
60
80
200kHz
200kHz
50kHz
50kHz
AUTO GC Z H
ft
ZOOMFREQUENCY
SPLIT
0
30
20
20
200kHz
40
10
200kHz
50kHz
40
60
80 6.8
0
20
40
60
80
27.2
27.2
BTM.LOCK A-SCOPE
55
20
40
60
75
55
20
0
80
0
BL
0
ft
ZOOMFREQUENCY
Bottom Lock Split with Bottom Graph Zoom Split with Split Frequency
BTM.LOCK A-SCOPE
60
80
80
X4
ft
ZOOMFREQUENCY
Figure 1-4: Fishfinder Display Options
40
60
75
BTM.LOCK A-SCOPE
80
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1.3 The Chartplotter Display
The L770DRC and L1260DRC Plus Fishfinders include a Chartplotter. The
chartplotter includes a small-scale world map and detailed navigation
information is displayed when a cartographic chart card is installed. The
details displayed depend on the chart zoom level selected. A plotter mode is
provided to enable route plotting and tracking at large scales even when a chart
card is not installed A typical chartplotter screen is shown in Figure 1-5.
Note: For an L770D Plus or L1260D Plus fishfinder-only unit to have access
to chartplotter functionality, it must be connected to an
plotter device. This is discussed fully in Section 2.9, Integrated Systems.
The chartplotter uses position information from a GPS, DGPS, WAAS, or
Loran-C instrument. Once the position fix has been established, your vessel’s
position, if on screen, is shown as a boat shape pointing in the direction of the
current heading (or COG if heading data is not available). If no heading or
COG data is available, the vessel is shown as a circle.
The chartplotter screen includes a status bar that displays chart scale, with
either cursor position, range and bearing or, when the cursor is homed to the
vessel (by pressing FIND SHIP), vessel position, Speed Over Ground (SOG),
Course Over Ground (COG) and fix type (VES POS, DIF FIX or SD FIX).
The status bar also indicates if radar/chart overlay is switched on.
2
hsb
Plus Series Chart-
Display
The Chartplotter
Any waypoints you have placed are displayed (unless you turned them off in
Chart Set Up as described in Chapter 4) and the current route is shown.
Information can be viewed on-screen by positioning the cursor over a
waypoint, current route or chart object. The chartplotter screen can also show
additional information, depending on your currently selected options, set up
selections and data available from other equipment.
An example chart display, in its default configuration, with a chart card
installed, is shown in the following illustration.
Several functions are available to control the display as follows:
• Zoom in/out and Pan the Display
• Offset the Chart or Center the Chart around the Vessel
• Overlay Radar Targets onto the Chart Display (if radar data is available)
• Synchronize the Chart and Radar (if radar data is available)
Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 5.
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Display Options
Chartplotter
Chartplotter Display Options
Set up options enable you to customize the chart by choosing what is displayed
(including cartographic features), how it is displayed (including language and
units), heading mode and how the chartplotter operates. You can also view the
cursor position and a variety of data from other equipment (for example:
speed, heading, depth, wind, and tide information) in a set of user-selectable
data boxes. The cursor box and user-selected data boxes can be moved around
the screen and they can be turned on or off. You can also obtain autopilot status
and locked heading information.
Display options are provided in System Set Up and Chart Set Up as described
in Chapter 4. Chart set up options enable you to customize the chart by
selecting:
• What cartographic features and level of detail are displayed
• The chart color palette (shade or sunlight)
• Chart orientation (north up, head up or course up), datums and position offset
• How waypoints are displayed (symbols and numbers) and how chart
object information is displayed
• Vectors for heading, COG and tide
In addition Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 5 are provided
to switch:
• Cursor Box and Data Boxes On/Off
• Chart Grid On/Off
• Custom Chart Details On/Off
Note: When you turn the display off and on again, these settings are retained
in memory.
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