Garmin 100 User's Manual
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1. _ m J M Is l BLUE NMEA Out RED 10 to 15 VDC amp E i i i BLACK Ground E E Ww D T 28 Speed Temp Transducer RXD RXD NMEA Power Connecting a Transducer to Multiple Sensors Device Source ER Display Installation Surface Mount The Fishfinder 100 can be mounted to a flat surface using the supplied Surface Mounting Bracket Installation TALLE LS TOOM Surface Mounting the Display Installing the Display 1 Position the Surface Mount in the desired location Leave approximately 2 behind the unit for cable clearance 2 Mark the location of the four mounting holes with a pencil 3 Drill pilot holes for the mounting fasteners not included in kit 4 Secure the Surface Mount using the mounting fasteners 5 Slip the unit into the surface mount bracket 6 Tighten the knobs to secure the unit to the bracket TIP The Surface Mount Bracket is designed to be secured using a flat head screw If you use a screw with a countersunk head you risk damaging the Surface Mount Bracket Surface Mount Bracket Display Installation Flush Mount The Fishfinder 100 can be mounted flush against the dash or electron In2. Corners with Basic or No Scale To Change the Scale Setting 1 Highlight the Chart tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Scale selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Overlay Corners Basic or No Scale press ENTER to accept the selection Range Zoom 4Hrral Gr Range Zoom 4Hrral Gr Range Zoom 4Hrral Gr 80 3 29 9 47 9 14 4 14 3 14 4 60 85 17 7 60 85 17 7 60 85 17 7 TALLE LAS TOOM Unit Operation Setup Menu Chart Range Zoom 4Hrral Gr 27 3 14 3 KUS 17 7 TALLE LA IOOI Unit Operation Setup Menu Tools Current Depth f E 8 n Chart Hoise Reject zA Auto Flasher Simulator Chart EE Reject Tool CMC Tr am Noise Reject Selections 18 Tools The Tools tab contains the Noise Reject Flasher and Simulator tools The Noise Reject and Flasher tools are used to enhance the chart and help in identifying and providing information about an underwater return The Simulator tool is used to enhance the simulator mode by allowing you customize the simulated transducer selection To access the Tools tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys Noise Reject The Noise Reject tool helps filter unwanted noise from the chart The Noise Reject tool can be turned OFF set to AUTO automatically adjust or to a fixed LOW MED ium or HIGH setting
3. Fishfinder 100 owner s manual 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Fax 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K Tel 44 1794 519944 Fax 44 1794 519222 GARMIN Asia Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without prior written consent of GARMIN Corporation GARMIN Corporation hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual contains the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Information in this manual is subject to change without notice GARMIN Corporation reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes Visit the GARMIN website www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operatio
4. Numbers l The NUM Numbers tab allows you to choose whether you would Unit Operation like to see normal or large numbers on the chart You can also configure the unit to display Battery Voltage water Temperature and Speed Over Water if the unit is equipped with a capable transducer To access the Numbers tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys TALLE LA IOOI Setup Menu Numbers Gute Ena Zoom Gain Gute Ena Zoom Gain Number Size 14 3 50 8 17 7 This setting determines the size of the numbers displayed in the Depth Temperature Battery Voltage and Speed fields on the chart To Select Normal or Large Numbers 1 Highlight the NUM tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Number Size selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Normal or Large press ENTER to accept the selection Battery Voltage Nonna Deer EE EE The Fishfinder 100 can display the current battery voltage on the chart Current Depth To Show or Hide the Battery Voltage Display Field 29 Q 1 Highlight the NUM tab on the Setup Menu 2 7 p 1 1 TI E e 2 Highlight the Battery Voltage selection field and press ENTER Tools Hormal 3 Choose Show or Hide press ENTER to accept the selection Hun Battery Walts Show ure 20 Battery Voltage Selections Temperature The Fishfinder 100 can display the water temperature when equipped with
5. TALLE LAS TOOM Unit Operation The Adjustment Bar Range 4 Ho Zoom Gain View Adjustment 14 Gain TALLE LA IOOI The Gain Adjustment allows the user to control the sensitivity of the Unit Operation units receiver This provides some flexibility in what is seen on the display To see more detail increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain l If there is too much detail or if the screen is cluttered lowering the The Adjustment Bar sensitivity may increase the clarity of the display To change the Gain 1 Highlight Gain on the Adjustment Bar 2 Using the UP or DOWN Arrows move the pointer to the desired setting Range zoom dHrral anle i Range Zoom d E Gain Minimum Gain Mid Range Gain Maximum Gain Setup Menu The Setup Menu contains the unit settings that should not reguire frequent change The Setup Menu is divided into eight tabs Chart Tools Numbers Alarms System Calibrations Units and Memory Each tab will be described in more detail in this section To enter and exit the Setup Menu press the SETUP button on the face of the unit The first time that the SETUP button is pressed the Setup Menu will be displayed with the Chart tab highlighted in black Pressing the UP or DOWN arrow will move the highlight between the tab selections Press the RIGHT arrow to access the selection fields Each time the Setup Menu is accessed the unit will return to the last edi
6. The Suction Cup Transducer Using the Portable unit you will still need to find a suitable location for the transducer If you are in a slow moving boat such as a canoe or flat bottom boat the mounting location is not as critical Follow these simple guidelines and you should be fine 1 Look for clean non turbulent water 2 Mount the transducer with approximately 1 2 extending beyond the bottom of the boat 3 Do not mount the transducer behind strakes on the bottom of the boat or in the path of a prop 4 f you experience poor reception try another location A WARNING Speeds in excess or 20 MPH may cause the transducer to fly off and strike occupants of the boat When storing the Suction Cup Transducer in the case dry the transducer and cable to avoid corrosion If using in Salt Water rinse the transducer and cable in fresh water and dry before storing in the case Batteries The Fishfinder 100 Portable comes with a D Cell battery pack Eight D Cell Alkaline batteries will provide approximately 20 hours of continu ous operation You have the option of purchasing a 12 Volt Rechargeable Gel Cell Battery for the portable case If using a Gel Cell battery you can anticipate approximately 40 hours of continuous operation between charges Cold temperatures reduce battery life Installing the D Cell Batteries 1 Disconnect the Red and Black leads 2 Install the batteries noting the correct polarity 3 Reconnect the Re
7. Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity bottom type and other water conditions Specifications subject to change without notice Alarm Messages and Icons The Fishfinder 100 displays a message when an alarm is tripped To clear the message press the ENTER key If the ENTER key is not pressed Appendix B the unit will automatically remove most messages alter 10 seconds and display a reminder icon in the lower left corner of the chart until the alarm TALLE LAS TOOM opslae le Messages and Alarms RAM Foiled Cattery Alarm L Unit Heed Ranai Battery Voltage Low Unit Needs Repair Saad ROM Failed K Deep Alarm n Unit Heeds Repair Deep Water Alarm Unit Needs Repair CM shallow Alarm GP Shallow Water Alarm Memory Deleted _ Voltage Too Low i Value Too Low Check Connection Set to Fol Supply Voltage Low Increase Setting Voltage Too High leet Connection fj Fish Alarm Supply Voltage High 35 TALLE LA IOOI Appendix C Fishfinder 100 Portable Secure Fishfinder 100 to the boat using the provided eyelets 36 Fishfinder 100 Portable The Portable Case The Portable Case is designed for rugged use and provides storage for the Battery Pack and the Portable Suction Cup Transducer and a mount for the Fishfinder 100 The case is water resistant but is not designed to float in the event it should go overboard Use the two square eyelets located by the handle to secure the Fishfinder 100 Portable Case to the boat
8. but can not determine where the return originated only when it was received Example 2 provides a look at the underwater world from a top view and relates that view to what would be displayed on the chart On the chart it appears the fish and tree are side by side but when we look at the scene from the top we can see that the fish is several feet from the tree It is important to remember that the fishfinder can not determine where in the coverage area the tree or fish are only that the returns were received in the same time frame Branches Enlarged Transducer View Example 2 Whiteline The Fishfinder 100 can help you to determine if the bottom is hard or soft When the sonar soundwaves are reflected back by the bottom a hard bottom will return a stronger signal than a soft bottom The stronger bottom return the wider the bottom layer is displayed The unit uses the whiteline function to make this bottom layer information easier to distinguish When viewing the display without Whiteline active the bottom return is black While you can make some determination of the bottom type the black return makes this more difficult With the whiteline active the bottom return appears layered in shades of gray and black and makes determining the bottom type easier and more reliable Example 3 shows the bottom return with and without the whiteline activated Hard Bottom Whiteline Turned Off Whiteline Whiteline Active Exam
9. EE NO OE EN EE OE EA N 24 Calibration XS SE SI T AA AE a EE EO N N EN 25 bor Ji ER EE OE N 25 Units Ee qM OE EE OE EE EE O EIE EEN 26 Veera ae EE RE ED RD oe EE rer re 26 oe ee 26 Memory PERE DEP ea EE EE EE RE E 27 EE dou do E AE AE H 24 Software Versi n uc prie tum eu nM EE EA Le LLL D EE 27 On th Water ae EN EE Ee Ei 28 33 E Yale ie OG OR S bn EE cas 28 Pie Ete oes MA CT 29 Understanding the DAE asses ER GE EE EA EG ee 30 Ve OE OE ED EE EE GE GE EE ee ee 31 TEE GES GE SR EE ee Ee GE Ge M M ME MEE 32 EE GEE EE EE GE toU aub EUR ee dE 33 Teels T EE ER N 28 33 Appendix A Dep HodETOPIS aeaaeai eT eia RE ir EG Ee EG bb vfu Do 34 Appendix B Alarm Messages and Icons sssineseioeiieeeeiareie riere trsrrie srren 35 Appendix C Fishlinder TOO Portable EG EE EE EEN 36 37 LEE aR Te SEE EE EO OE EEN 38 TALLE LAS TOOM Introduction Table of Contents Fishfinder oo The Fishfinder 100 is able to display a variety of useful information about the underwater environment Below are a few things the unit will Introduction help you see Water Depth The unit displays water depth and can provide a warning for shallow or deep water conditions What can the Fishfinder 100 I Display Battery Voltage The unit can display the battery voltage that is available to the unit Water Temperature If equipped with a capable transducer the unit can
10. a temperature sensing transducer The unit has the ability to automatically sense when a temperature capable transducer is connected and display the water temperature The temperature field can be shown or hidden regardless of the transducer installed To Set the Temperature Display Field 1 Highlight the NUM tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Temperature selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Auto Show or Hide press ENTER to accept the selection Speed The Fishfinder 100 can display the boats Speed Over Water when equipped with a speed capable transducer The unit has the ability to automatically sense when a capable transducer is connected and display speed The Speed can be shown or hidden regardlessly of the transducer installed To Set the Speed Display Field 1 Highlight the NUM tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Speed selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Auto Show or Hide press ENTER to accept the selection TALLE LAS TOOM Unit Operation Setup Menu Numbers Chart Humber Size Chart Humber Size Tools Hormal Hun Battery Walts Speed Display Selections 21 Alarms l i The Alarm tab allows you to activate and configure the four alarms Unit Operation available in the Fishfinder 100 To access the Alarm tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys See page 35 for alarm icons and messages TALLE LA IOOI
11. angle provides a smaller viewing area compared to a wide cone angle transducer at the same depth with improved bottom resolution and a smaller dead zone Included in the Optional Package is a 20 cone angle temperature sensing transom mount transducer This transducer provides good all around performance A variety of optional transducers are available from your local dealer or GARMIN TALLE LAS TOOM Installation Selecting a Transducer dead zone fish not seen Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your new unit If the transducer lead is too short extension cables are Installation available from you GARMIN dealer DO NOT cut the transducer lead this will void your warranty TALLE LA IOOI Following are some tips and basic installation instructions tor three popular transducers Detailed installation instructions are provided in the transducer kits Mounting the Transducer TIP Transom Mount Installation DO NOT mount the transducer behind 010 10248 00 depth temp Transom Mount Transducer strakes struts fittings water intake or discharge ports or anything that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent It is important that the transducer be in clean non turbulent water for optimal performance Mount the transducer cable cover well above the waterline Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water from seeping i
12. dif E p m A2 ja V L AA E pP S Remember when setting the Noise Reject tool the higher the noise rejection setting the more likely the unit is to not show fish or structure To Change the Noise Reject Setting 1 Highlight the Tools tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Noise Reject selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Off Auto Low Med or High press ENTER to accept the selection Flasher With the Flasher tool active a graphic Flasher representation will be displayed on the far right side of the chart This graphic Flasher displays structure and bottom returns much the same as a true Flasher You may find this feature particularly useful when using Fish Symbols To Turn the Graphic Flasher On and Off 1 Highlight the Tools tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Flasher selection field and press ENTER 3 Select ON or OFF and press ENTER to accept the selection Simulator The Simulator tool allows you to select a transducer type for use with the Fishfinder 1005 built in simulator These choices allow the simulator to more accurately depict actual operation of the unit For details on using the simulator see page 33 Current Depth Simulator Transducer Selections TALLE LAS TOOM Unit Operation Setup Menu Tools Current Depth 25 7 Chart Hoize Reject Tools Auto 14 3 BOS 17 7 Graphic Flasher Tool
13. display the water temperature Speed Over Water If equipped with a capable transducer or Speed Sensor the unit can display the boat s speed over water Fish The unit displays fish as arches or fish symbols and can alert you when a fish is detected Thermocline and Structure With GARMIN s See Thru technology the Fishfinder 100 can display more than just the thermocline and structure the unit displays fish in and below the thermodline trees brush and deadfall like you have never seen before Bottom Shape and Type Garmin s unique DCG Depth Control Gain system provides a clear graphic representation of the bottom type and its shape requires optional transducer or sensor Vi Transducers The transducer acts as the eyes and ears of your new sonar Proper transducer selection and installation are critical to the operation of your unit The transducer transmits sound waves toward the bottom in a cone shape The larger the cone angle the larger the coverage area at a given depth While it is good to see as large of an area as possible it is best to select a transducer that suits the water that you are on A wide cone angle transducer works best in shallow water The wide cone angle provides a large coverage area but at a decreased bottom resolution In deeper water this can result in a large dead zone where fish cannot be seen A narrow cone angle transducer is better suited to deep water installations The narrow cone
14. side bar If the sonar performance is significantly degraded another location will need to be tested Installing the Transducer 1 Lightly sand the surface of the hull and face of the transducer with 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper 2 Build a dam using strip caulk about 1 4 tall Pour about 1 8 of two part slow cure epoxy in the dam Place the transducer in the epoxy turning the transducer to work out any air bubbles 3 Weight the transducer in place and allow to cure for 24 hours TALLE LAS TOOM Installation Mounting the Transducer Weight transducer to hold it in place PVC Pipe or a Can Fill Pipe or Can With water or a light mineral oil Strip Caulk or RTV Sealer Hull Surface Testing the Location Apply twisting moon focale ate Weight transducer in place Slow cure two for at least 24 hours part epoxy any trapped air bubbles Strip Caulk or RTV Sealer Dam Installing the Transducer TALLE LA IOOI Installation Mounting the Transducer Cable Ties Worm N A Slide clamp band through slots on transducer Trolling Motor Installation Included in the 010 10251 00 transducer kit you should have 1 Worm Gear Clamp 2 Cable Ties 3 Transducer Mounting the Transducer Loosen the Worm Gear Clamp until end of the band is clear of the worm gear NO Slide the clamp band through the slots on the transducer UJ Place the free end of the clamp ban
15. Setup Menu Alarms Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm can be configured to sound by fish size There are four different alarm selections Off Small Medium and Large Medium and Large or Large To Select an Alarm 1 Highlight the Alarm tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Fish Alarm selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose the desired setting press ENTER to accept the selection Shallow Water The Shallow Water Alarm can be set to sound a warning at a depth determined by the user Before the unit will sound a warning the alarm must be activated Fish Alarm Selections Current Depth 27 d Activating Deactivating the Shallow Water Alarm 1 Highlight the Alarm tab on the Setup Menu me Ge 2 Highlight the Shallow Water checkbox Hum shallow Water 3 Pressing ENTER will insert or remove a check mark in the checkbox Alarm 20 05 Deep Water Setting the Shallow Water Alarm Depth n 1 Highlight the Shallow Water Depth Field and press ENTER ong 2 Using the arrow keys input the desired depth press ENTER to accept the setting Shallow Water Alarm 22 Deep Water E ELS OO The Deep Water Alarm can be set to sound a warning at a depth determined by the user Before the unit will sound a warning the alarm Unit Operation must be activated Activating Deactivating the Deep Water Alarm 1 Highlight the Alarm tab on the Setup Menu 2 H
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17. ator mode the unit will display a random bottom scene and the Fishfinder 100 can be controlled just as if it were on the water The unit can be configured to act as if a variety of transducers are installed while in the simulator mode To Select a Specific Transducer 1 Press the Setup button on the face of the unit 2 Using the arrow keys highlight the Tools tab then the Simulator selection field 3 Press ENTER Choose the desired transducer from the list 4 Press ENTER to accept the transducer selection To exit the Simulator turn the unit off TALLE LS TOOM On the Water Simulator Mode H Simulatar n ne i 7 j E 7 7 J Temp Alarm Temp Spd Sus Simulator Transducer Selections Simulator Message and Icon 33 34 TALLE LA IOOI Appendix A Specifications Physical Case Fully Gasketed high impact plastic alloy Display 3 3 x 2 8 3 x 5 cm 160 H x 100 W pixels Size 4 9 Hx 5 3 W x 2 7 D 12 5 x 13 5 x 6 9 cm Weight 13 oz Temperature Range 5 to 158 F 15C to 70C Waterproof IEC 529 level IPX 7 submerged to 1 meter for 30 minutes Power Input 10 to 18 VDC with High Voltage Protect Usage 3 5 watts maximum Nominal 12 VDC 0 28 amps Performance Sonar Power Output 150 watts RMS 1200 watts peak to peak Frequency 200 kHz Depth 200 foot max depth NMEA Support NMEA 0183 Versions 2 0 2 3 Output Sentences DBT DPT MTW VHW
18. d and Black leads and place the battery pack batteries down in the provide location within the case Installing a Gel Cell Battery Verify that the Gel Cell battery has male spade connectors installed on the positive and negative leads 1 Disconnect the Red and Black leads and remove the D Cell Battery Pack 2 Connect the Red and Black Gel Cell leads to the Red and Black wires in the portable case 3 Place the Gel Cell battery in the same location as the D Cell Battery Pack The Portable Case was designed to accommodate a 12 Volt Gel Cell battery and hold it securely in place ALLES TOOM Appendix C Fishfinder 100 Portable D Cell and Optional Gel Cell Battery Packs Install the battery pack into 7 Portable case the moulded location in the 37 38 TALLE LA OO Appendix D Index A nesciun AA Tr ii Adjust the Sers Speed ie ee ee Ee aeia ide att 16 PROVES ears siele OE NE EE OE OE EE EE 12 AE T 22 35 uw Ud EE EA N P 10 B eke Mc 37 Battery Voltage Circi es EE ER EG Ee EE Ee EE 23 Battery MCN ee RE ee RE Ee AE ER ee RE er Ge ee RE 20 EEE EE EE EE EE A 24 C Sloe lite la eee OE 25 qr C 15 Sa Ac N c 25 D Dee c FT M 23 i o EE AT OE OE EEE OE EE GE N ETE OO EO EN 26 lc A ES EO De E ee ee eee eee vi Display Instat EO T
19. d into the worm gear and tighten until the band is through the worm gear 4 Place the clamp and transducer over the body of the trolling motor Finish tightening the clamp to secure the transducer to the trolling motor UI Secure the transducer cable to the trolling motor shaft using the supplied cable ties If you are experiencing interference while the trolling motor is operating try installing the transducer cable at right angles to the trolling motor power cables Wiring Harness Installation The Fishfinder 100 comes with a wiring harness that connects the unit to power and the transducer with one easy to remove connection Make sure the wiring harness will reach the unit before beginning installation If it is necessary to extend the power data wires use a wire of compa rable size and keep your extension as short as possible If the transducer lead is too short DO NOT cut the transducer lead to lengthen the cable This will void the warranty Transducer extension cables are available in 10 or 20 lengths from your GARMIN dealer Wiring to a Fuse Block If your boat has an electrical system it may be possible to wire the unit directly to an unused holder on your current fuse block If you are using the boats fuse block remove the in line fuse holder supplied with the unit Installing the Wiring Harness 1 Determine the polarity of the fuse holder using a Test Light or Volt Meter 2 Install the Red wire o
20. el It is also possible to enter a negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water The Keel Offset will be reflected in the depth reading To Set a Keel Offset 1 Highlight the Calibration tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Keel Offset field and press ENTER 3 Using the arrow keys enter a new offset press ENTER to accept the new setting Water Type Since sound waves travel through fresh and salt water at different rates it is necessary to select the Water Type to ensure accurate readings on the unit To Change the Water Type 1 Highlight the Calibration tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Water Type selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Fresh or Salt press ENTER to accept the selection TALLE LAS TOOM Unit Operation Setup Menu Calibrations Transducer at Surface Enter positive number to Transducer at Bottom of Keel show depth from bottom of Enter negative number to show keel depth from surface 25 TALLE LA IOOI Unit Operation Setup Menu Units Current Depth Current Depth Hiles hr Kilom hr Knots Speed Selections 26 Units The Units tab contains settings for Depth Temperature and Speed To access the Units tab use the arrow keys to highlight it Depth The Depth field can be configured to di
21. equires a transducer capable of producing the particular data The Depth Scale and the Flasher Function are displayed from top to bottom along the right side of the display Messages and Alarm Icons are displayed along the bottom The Fishfinder 100 has three levels of display backlighting Off Low and High The backlight is activated by momentarily pressing the Power key To change the backlight level press the Power key repeatedly TIP If the unit is unable to track the bottom for any reason the digits in the depth window will flash on and off to alert the user that the unit is not tracking the bottom TALLE LAS TOOM Unit Operation Describing The Display Auto Ang zoom Gain Battery Voltage Ma7 0 143 1 Water Temperature p EIS Speed Over Water Depth Scale Flasher p EE Alarm Message Icons TALLE LA IOOI Unit Operation The Adjustment Bar Current Setting Taute Fina 200m Gain Adjustment List 12 Using the Adjustment Bar The Adjustment Bar allows direct access to the settings most commonly changed while using the unit These include the depth Range Zoom setting and the Gain sensitivity of the unit Place the highlight white bar over the desired selection using the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow key and the current setting will be displayed in the highlight To immediately change the setting press the UP or DOWN Arrow key If you wish to review the available settings before ma
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23. ighlight the Deep Water checkbox 3 Pressing ENTER will insert or remove a check mark in the checkbox Setting the Deep Water Alarm Depth 1 Highlight the Deep Water Depth Field and press ENTER 2 Using the arrow keys input the desired depth press ENTER to accept the setting Setup Menu Alarms Current Depth 260 Chart Fish Alarm Tools Off Hum Shallow Water alarm 20 05 Deep Water 100 0 Batteru Volts Battery Voltage The Battery Voltage alarm can be set to warn you when the battery is reaching a critical state of discharge Activating Deactivating the Deep Water Alarm 1 Highlight the Alarm tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Battery Volts checkbox TE Chart Fish Alarm 3 Pressing ENTER will insert or remove a check mark in the checkbox Took OE Setting the Battery Volts Alarm Hum Shallow Water 20 0 1 Highlight the Battery Volts field and press ENTER m Deep Water 2 Using the arrow keys input the desired voltage press ENTER to accept k an the setting Battery Voltage Alarm ry g 23 24 TALLE LA IOOI Unit Operation Setup Menu Alarms Current bepth Beeper Selections System The Sys System tab contains the Contrast Beeper and NMEA Output setups To access the System Setup Menu use the arrow keys to highlight the System tab Contrast The display Contrast may need to be adju
24. it should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY The Fishfinder 100 Standard Package contains the following items ee TOO e Fishfinder 100 Surface Flush Mount Kit e Wiring Adapter Cable Owners Manual Packaging and Accessories Introduction e Quick Reference Guide Transom Mount Transducer w depth temp Optional Optional Transducers 010 10251 00 Trolling Motor Mount Adapter 010 10252 00 Speed Sensor 010 10107 00 Bronze Thru Hull w depth temp 010 10249 00 Plastic Transom Mount w depth temp 010 10119 00 Plastic Thru Hull w depth 010 10177 00 Bronze Thru Hull w depth temp speed 010 10224 00 Plastic In Hull depth only 010 10225 00 Remote Temperature Sensor Accessories O10 10170 00 10 Transducer Extension Cable O10 10170 01 20 Transducer Extension Cable 010 10269 00 Protective Front Cover TALLE LA IOOI Introduction Table of Contents Introduction sss sss sss ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee I viil Gardien NETTE N EE OE PO i Cinnte T REO e
25. king a change press the ENTER key to activate the adjustment list Range The Range Adjustment is used to set the display depth range The unit can be set to automatically track the bottom or set to a user specified range To select a Range 1 Highlight Range on the Adjustment Bar 2 Using the UP or DOWN Arrow place the pointer at the desired range Setting the unit to automatically track the bottom 1 Highlight Range on the Adjustment Bar 2 Using the UP or DOWN Arrow select Auto at the top of the adjust ment list Zoom The Zoom Adjustment is used to quickly select a display zoom scale To change the zoom scale 1 Highlight Zoom on the Adjustment Bar 2 Using the UP or DOWN Arrow select the desired display zoom level When a scale other than No Zoom is selected the Adjustment Bar will display a new selection labeled View View The View Adjustment is available only when a Zoom Scale other than No Zoom is selected This setting allows you to select a specific area to view on the display or allow the unit to automatically select a viewing area based on the bottom To change the view 1 Highlight View on the Adjustment Bar 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrows to change the setting To have the unit automatically set a view 1 Highlight View on the Adjustment Bar 2 Using the UP or DOWN Arrow move the slider to the top or bottom of the range then release and press the Arrow again
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27. m are now being automated and re registering your purchase ensures you the best possible support from GARMIN TALLE LA IOOI Introduction Limited Warranty GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase GARMIN will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor The customer is however responsible for any transportation costs This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU To obtain warranty service call the GARMIN Customer Service depart ment 913 397 8200 for a returned merchandise tracking number The un
28. n Setup Only To Select a Memory Setting 1 Highlight the Memory tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Remember field and press ENTER 3 Choose All or Setup Only press ENTER to accept the selection Factory Setup To Restore the Factory Settings 1 Highlight the Memory tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Factory Setup button and press ENTER 3 Choose OK to reset the unit or Cancel to abort Software Version The Software Version Button will report information about the current software version that is in the unit To Activate the Software Version Window 1 Highlight the Memory tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Software Version button and press ENTER 3 Press ENTER to close the information window TALLE LAS TOOM Unit Operation Setup Menu Memory Current Depth Current Depth Warning This will restare all settings to factory values Are wou sure Remember Selections Reset to Factory Settings Current Depth Software version 2 01 Copuright 1999 GARMIN Corp ID 4294967295 Software Version Information 27 TALLE LA IOOI On the Water Unit Operation and the Chart This fish is currently in a Dead Zone and is not detected by the sonar The fish is in the coverage area of the transducer but remember the first strong return sets the bottom level The fish will eventually be detected when the first strong ret
29. n of this and other GARMIN products GARMIN and Fishfinder 100 are registered trademarks of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation December 1999 Part Number 190 00173 00 Rev A Printed in Taiwan Thank You for choosing the GARMIN Fishfinder 100 This product is designed for easy operation and to provide years of reliable service Please take the time to read this Owners Manual and learn the operation of your new unit This will help ensure that you get the most from the Fishfinder 100 If you encounter a problem or just have a question contact or Product Support Department at 913 397 8200 Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Time Enjoy you new Fishfinder 100 and once again thank you for choosing GARMIN TALLE LAS TOOM Introduction Customer Service Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our on line registration today Have the serial number of your Fishfinder 100 handy and connect to our website www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page Why should you register your Fishfinder 100 e Notification of Product Updates e Notification of New Products e Lost or Stolen unit tracking NOTE If you have previously registered your GARMIN product purchase using a mail in registration card we invite you to re register using our NEW on line system Many services provided by our new product registration syste
30. n the Positive Fuse Holder Terminal 3 Install the Black wire on the Negative Fuse Holder Terminal 4 Install a 2 amp fuse in the Fuse Holder TIP During a typical installation only the Red and Black wires are used The Blue wire supplies NMEA data and doesn t have to be connected for normal operation of the unit Continued on page 6 TALLE LS TOOM Installation Installing the Wiring Harness 10 18 Volt Boat Supply Install 2 Amp Fuse gt br iil jen m j Cl Boat Ground s LJ O BN Tishtinder JOO 5 E Wiring Harness Installation continued LLE gi 942424 If your boat does not have a fuse block the unit can be wired directly Installation to the battery Make sure the 2 Amp in line fuse supplied with the unit is installed The Fishfinder 100 can be connected to another piece of NMEA compatible electronic equipment If equipped with a capable transducer the Fishfinder 100 sends depth temperature and speed information that could be displayed on another device Installing the Wiring Harness mi Power Data Connection 3 J TEn j BA Ed n i OT W 1 nU E
31. ness To test the transducer installation gradually increase the boat speed while checking the unit operation Ifthe unit displays intermittently or fails to display verify that the transducer is aligned parallel with the bottom and if necessary adjust the transducer height until the unit operates correctly It may be necessary to make several adjustments to ensure proper operation throughout the speed range TIP When adjusting the depth of the transducer make the adjustments in small increments Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the boat s performance and place the transducer at greater risk of striking underwater objects TALLE LAS TOOM Installation Testing the Installation 10 TALLE LA IOOI Unit Operation Keypad Function Arrow Keys The Arrows Keys are used to select items on the Adjustment Bar and Setup menu and to change field data Enter Key The Enter key is used to activate deactivate Adjustment Bar and Setup Menu data fields for review or change Setup Key The Setup key is used to activate deactivate Setup Menu Power Key The Power Key is used to turn the unit on off and to activate the display backlight At the top left of the display you will find the Adjustment Bar and a variety of user selectable information including Depth Battery Voltage Water Temperature and Speed Over Water To provide data on Water Temperature and Speed Over Water the Fishfinder 100 r
32. nto the transom Transducer should extend 1 8 below fiberglass hull or 3 8 below aluminum hull Make sure that the transducer is below water level when the boat is on plane at high speed N Do not mount transducer directly in the path of the prop The transducer can cause cavitation that may degrade the boat s performance and damage the prop 2 Mount the transducer parallel with the bottom In hull Installation The 010 10224 00 transducer is designed to be mounted inside a fiberglass hull The standard plastic transom mount transducer can also be mounted in this fashion using this method If using a temperature sensing transducer the temperature displayed will reflect the hull temperature Selecting a Location 1 The location has to be solid fiberglass devoid of any air bubbles laminates fillers or dead air space The location needs to be in an area of clean water at all speeds Do not place the transducer over any strakes or behind any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence at speed TIP Many modern hulls have a prelocated pocket for In hull transducer installation If you are unsure if your hull is equipped with a prelocated pocket contact your hull manufacturer Testing the Location Place the transducer in the water pointed directly at the bottom and set unit for optimum performance Place the transducer in the test device as show on the
33. ple 3 TALLE LS TOOM On the Water Understanding the Chart TIP Whiteline can also help you to determine the type of bottom structure that is displayed on chart By determining the hardness of the structure you can make a better informed decision on the type of structure dif Ena kK Z6on Gain dif Ang K Z6on Gain T T Structure is hard Structure is soft probably a rock or stump probably a mud pile 31 32 TALLE LA IOOI On the Water Understanding the Chart Thermoclines One of the unique features offered by GARMIN is See Thru technology See Thru technology allows the Fishfinder 100 to see through thermoclines and helps locate fish where they live and fish love the thermocline TIP A rough definition of a thermocline is a break in water where the water temperature changes faster than the water above it The thermocline usually displays as a gray level as shown below Thermocline Simulator Mode The Fishfinder 100 comes with a built in simulator mode that will allow the user to practice and learn the operation of the unit at home rather than on the water To start the simulator mode turn the unit on without a transducer installed As the unit powers on the unit will indicate that it is running the simulator mode by displaying a message across the bottom of the chart The message will be replaced by the simulator mode icon in the lower left corner of the chart While in the simul
34. splay in Feet ft Meters mt or Fathoms fa To Select a Depth Unit 1 Highlight the Units tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Depth field and press ENTER 3 Select Feet Meters or Fathoms press ENTER to accept the new setting Temperature If equipped with a temperature capable transducer the unit can display water temperature in Fahrenheit F or Celsius C To Select a Temperature Unit 1 Highlight the Units tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Temperature field and press ENTER 3 Select Fahrenheit or Celsius press ENTER to accept the new setting Speed If equipped with a speed capable transducer the unit can display the boats Speed Over Water The unit can be configured to display in Nautical Miles Per Hour kt Kilometers Per Hour kh or Miles Per Hour mh To Select a Speed Unit 1 Highlight the Units tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Speed field and press ENTER 3 Select Miles Kilometers or Knots press ENTER to accept the selection Memory The Memory tab contains the settings for unit memory allows you to reset the unit to the factory setup and allows you to review software version information To access the Memory tab use the arrow keys to highlight it Remember The Fishfinder 100 can be set to remember All of the unit settings including the Adjustment Bar or the items i
35. stallation ics rack that is no more than 1 4 thick TALLE LA IOOI Flush Mounting the Display Installing the Display 1 Remove the Surface Mount Bracket and Knobs 2 Cut a 4 3 W x 4 35 H relief hole where the unit will be mounted 3 Place the display in the relief hole and tape in place 4 Reinstall the knobs in the unit Install the surface mount with the cam lobes pointed toward the unit 5 Rotate the surface mounting bracket forcing the cam lobes to pull the unit tight against the surface Tighten the knobs Pull bracket down until cam lobe contacts surface Testing the Installation While it is possible to perform some checks with the boat trailered to properly test the installation the boat should be in the water Press the Power button and the Fishfinder 100 should power on If the unit fails to power on verify that the wiring adapter is seated properly in the back of the unit the Red and Black wires are connected to the correct polarity and that the 2 Amp fuse is installed and not blown If the unit is connected to a power supply that exceeds 18 VDC a Battery Voltage High warning will be displayed and the unit will turn off As the unit powers on it should immediately start showing the bottom Verify that the unit is not in the simulator mode If the unit is in the simulator mode make sure that the transducer is connected to the wiring har
36. sted to compensate for light levels or viewing angles To Adjust the Contrast 1 Highlight the System tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Contrast Adjustment field and press ENTER 3 Move the slider using the arrow keys press ENTER to accept the setting Beeper The Beeper field contains three settings Off Alarms Only and Key amp Alarm To Change the Beeper Setting 1 Highlight the System tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Beeper field and press ENTER 3 Choose Off Alarms or Key amp Alarms press ENTER to accept the setting NMEA Output The Fishfinder 100 has the ability to output information about Depth Speed and Water Temp for display on another NMEA compatible device To Activate Deactivate the NMEA Output 1 Highlight the System tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the NMEA Output field and press ENTER 3 Choose Off or On press ENTER to accept the setting Calibration The Cal Calibration tab contains calibrations fields for Keel Offset and Water Type salt or fresh These calibrations help to ensure the Fishfinder 100 will provide the most accurate readings at all times To access the Calibration tab use the arrow keys to highlight it Keel Offset The Keel Offset field allows the user to offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel Enter a positive number to offset for a ke
37. t return In Example 2 page 30 you can see that the branches and the fish were the strongest secondary returns and are indicated in black on the display That is brief description of how your Fishfinder operates Lets take a look at how this data can help you to improve your fishing Transducer Coverage E ransducer Coverage ee TOO The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth Using Garmin s standard On the Water 20 transducer the coverage is approximately 1 3rd of the water depth As shown in Example 1 the coverage area at a 30 foot depth is approximately T d C a 10 foot diameter circle The scale below illustrates how coverage ransaucer Coverage increases as depth increases n cene a De oes 6 10 8 20 T 29 15 Va 30 A 18 99 Ah ET a dae A 27 24 Example 1 29 8 Transducer Coverage Chart ad J p m 4 4 Y I P lt Zo N AN ae NN 30 TALLE LA IOOI On the Water Understanding the Chart Enlarged Transducer View Remember that the Fishfinder displays a 2D picture of the underwater environment The fish and tree could be located anywhere in the coverage area at that slice of time Understanding the Chart It is important to understand that the unit does not display a 3 D representation of the underwater environment The unit can display multiple things at the same time
38. ted selection field Press the LEFT arrow key to get back to the tabs Chart The Chart tab allows the user to determine the appearance of the scrolling chart display To access the Chart tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys Fish Symbols Fish Symbols allows the user to determine how the chart will display underwater targets and background information If Fish Symbols are set to OFF the unit will display all of the available information about the underwater environment If a fish symbol is selected the chart will display only the information related to that symbol To select a Fish Symbol 1 Highlight the Chart tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Fish Symbol selection field and press ENTER 3 Using the UP or DOWN arrow select the desired symbol and press ENTER TALLE LAS TOOM Unit Operation Setup Menu Chart Current Depth f 280 Chart Fish Sumbalsz of Ss Fish Symbols Of f All available information will be displayed ae Suspended targets will display as symbols In this mode background information will still be displayed making fish identification easier a Same as above with target depth displayed V Suspended targets displayed as symbols No background information will be displayed in this mode dr Q Same as above with target depth displayed 16 TALLE LA IOOI Unit Operation Setup Menu Chart Current Dep
39. th 20 1 Scroll Speed Selections Whiteline Whiteline controls how the unit displays information about the bottom type hard or soft With the Whiteline OFF the bottom return will display as black and contain no information on bottom hardness With Whiteline ON the bottom return will become gray scaled and can be used to determine bottom hardness See page 31 for more detail on this feature To Change the Whiteline Setting 1 Highlight the Chart tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Whiteline selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose ON or OFF and press ENTER to accept the selection Scroll Speed The speed that the chart scrolls from right to left can be adjusted using the Scroll Speed selection field If you are sitting still or the chart is moving too fast slowing the scroll rate can be beneficial To Adjust the Scroll Speed 1 Highlight the Chart tab on the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Scroll Speed selection field and press ENTER 3 Choose Fast Medium Slow or Pause press ENTER to accept the selection TIP If you are using the Fishfinder 100 on the portable case battery power slowing the scroll rate will help to conserve your battery Scale The depth Scale is displayed vertically along the right side of the chart The depth Scale can be configured to display four different ways as an Overlay in the
40. urn sets the bottom level below the fish 28 Understanding Sonar If you are familiar with sonar and can determine what is on the chart this section may not be for you This section is intended to help the novice user gain some understanding of how the Fishfinder 100 operates and how it can help improve their fishing productivity To understand what the unit is displaying it is important to have a general knowledge of how the unit works and how it determines what to display Briefly described the unit operates by transmitting sound waves toward the bottom of a lake stream or seabed in a cone shaped pattern When a transmitted soundwave strikes an underwater object such as the bottom a piece of structure or a fish sound is reflected back to the transducer The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends the data to the unit to be processed and displayed on the chart The underwa ter data is displayed on the chart in the order that it is returned first returned tirst on the chart The diagram in the sidebar demonstrates this showing an underwater scene as it would be displayed on the chart Generally speaking if the only thing between the transducer and the bottom is water the first strong return will come from the bottom directly below the transducer The first strong return sets the bottom level Weaker secondary returns provide the detailed data Stronger returns will display in darker colors black being the stronges
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