Furuno FCV-1200LM User Manual

COLOR LCD SOUNDERFCV-1200L/1200LM

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1-11. BASIC OPERATION 1.1 Key/Control Operation 1.1.1 Portrait-type control unit COLOR LCD SOUNDER FCV– 1200LPWRBRILLMARKERTLLSHIFTVRMADVANCE/A-SCO

1-21.1.2 Landscape-type control unit ADVANCE/A-SCOPESIG LEVELNLTVGCLUTTERGAIN-EXTMENUEXITFUNCTIONMARKERTLLBRILLPWRCOLOR LCD SOUNDER FCV– 1200LSHIFT

1-31.2 Turning the Power On/Off 1. Press the [PWR] key to turn the power on. Beep sounds, and then the power turns on. The display selected with th

1-41.4 Presentation Mode Seven presentation modes are available with the [MODE] switch. LF-ZOOMLFHFHF-ZOOMUSER-1USER-2DUALCurrentry selected mode sho

1-5Dual Provides the low frequency picture on the left 1/2 of the screen; the high frequency on the right 1/2. FrequencyLowHighBeamwidthwideNarrowEc

1-6ZOOM The “single picture” (high or low frequency) appears on the right 1/2 of the screen and the zoom picture on the left 1/2. The zoom picture ma

1-7BOTTOM ZOOM The bottom zoom display shows the zoomed bottom (automatically tracked) on the left 1/2 of the screen. When the bottom depth increases

1-8DISCRIM 1/2 The discrim(ination) 1/2 screen shows the single picture on the right 1/2 of the screen and the bottom lock display and discriminator

1-9USER 1, 2 The display set at the user 1 (user 2) menu appears. Default setting is as follows. USER 1: Vertical split three screens (LF + HF + MIX)

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1-10R-BRNLow frequencyHigh frequencyYELGreenBlueBLUBlue+DescriminatorReddish-brownThese echoes are likely to be small fish.Displayed in bluesince hig

1-111.5 Selecting Basic Range The basic range may be selected with the [RANGE] switch from the eight ranges listed below. (The default unit of depth

1-121.6 Shifting the Basic Range The [-] and [+] keys determine the start depth of the picture. Start depth (shift) is shown at the top of the scree

1-131.7 Adjusting Gain The [GAIN] control adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver. Adjust it so excessive noise just disappears from the screen. Gain

1-141.9 Marker Line The [MARKER/TLL] key inscribes a vertical line when pressed. It may be used to denote a fish school or other important echo. At

1-151.10 Adjusting Clutter When blue dots appear over the entire screen (mainly caused by dirty water), use the clutter function to eliminate them. 1

1-164 Clutter setting window 7. Rotate the [FUNCTION] switch fully counterclockwise to select EXIT. Note: To use the user clutter setting menu setti

1-17• For dual display → Go to step 2. • For other modes → Go to step 3. Note: When only the picture of the external equipment is displayed, an

1-181.12 Eliminating Weak Echoes Dirty water or reflections from plankton may be painted on the display in green or light-blue. These weak echoes ma

1-191.13 Picture Advance Speed The ADVANCE/A-SCOPE function selects picture advance speed. 1. Rotate the [FUNCTION] switch to select ADVANCE/A-SCOPE

i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDDo not open the equipment.Only qualified personnelshould work inside theequipment.Immediately tur

1-20Ship’s speed dependent mode With speed data provided by a speed log, current indicator or navigation equipment, the display advance speed may be

1-211.14 A-Scope Display The A-scope picture displays echoes at each transmission with amplitudes and colors proportional to their intensities on the

1-221.15 Suppressing Interference Interference from other acoustic equipment operating nearby or other electronic equipment on your boat may show its

1-232. Press the [!] or ["] to select HF•FREQ ADJ or LF•FREQ ADJ whichever is appropriate. 3. Press the [-] or [+] key to set appropriate valu

1-241.16 Adjusting the External Video Sounder Picture The USER-1/USER-2 display can show the picture from external equipment, and you can adjust t

2-1 2. MENU OPERATION 2.1 Basic Menu Operation The main menu, consisting of the DISP (display), ALM (alarm), TX/RX, USER-1/2 and SYSTEM menus, cont

2-2cursor position in relation to the entire option range. This bar shifts with operation of [-] or [+] key.The blue bar shows the current cursor posi

2-3 2.2 DISP Menu DISP ALM TX/RX USER-1/2 SYSTEMMenu for display setting.[-/+]: Change set, [EXIT (knob)]: ExitZOOM MODE : BOTTOM LOCKNO. OF CO

2-4DEPTH INFOChanges the size and position of the depth indication.BOTTOM SEARCHOn the dual frequency display, select transducer which is to measure d

2-5 AUTO SHIFT Selects manual or automatic depth shift. The automatic shift function automatically locates the bottom trace on the lower half of the

iiFOREWORDA Word to FCV-1200L/1200LM OwnersCongratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FCV-1200L/FCV-1200LM COLOR LCDSOUNDER. We are confident you wi

2-62.3 ALM MenuSets the alarms; BOTTOM, FISH and TEMP (temperature). To silence the alarm beep, press the[-], [+], [!] or ["] key.BOTTOM ALARMWhe

2-7 Menu for alarm setting.[-/+]: Change set, [EXIT (knob)]: ExitBOTTOM ALARM : OFFALARM DEPTH : 0 ftALARM ZONE : 10 ftFISH ALARM : OFFALARM DEPTH

2-8 BTMAlarm areaSelected alarm (flashing)Start line12.5ftAlarm markerBottom alarm (green): right sideFish alarm (white): right sideBottom-fish ala

2-9 2.4 TX/RX Menu DISP ALM TX/RX USER-1/2 SYSTEMMenu for TX/RX setting.[-/+]: Change set, [EXIT (knob)]: ExitPRR LEVEL : (0~20,S)STC : (0~10)

2-10 RX BAND (High and Low Frequencies) Sets amplifier bandwidth of high and low frequency Rx amplifier. When NARROW is selected, the noise suppr

2-11 2.5 USER-1/2 Menu Sets screen division for the dual frequency picture. This setting can be selected with USER-1, 2 of the [FUNCTION] switch. De

2-12 DISP MODE Selects the picture to display in respective screen layout. See the Appendix 2 at the back of this manual for detailed information.

2-13EXT DEVICESelects the equipment to use for EX in use mode EX of SCREEN LAYOUT. “EXT” appears at thetop of the screen.ETR: External Transceiver Uni

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3-1 3. SYSTEM MENU3.1 SYSTEM Menu Operation1. Rotate the [FUNCTION] switch fully clockwise to select MENU.2. Press the [!] key to select the menu titl

iiiTABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD...iiINDIC

3-2 3.2 SYSTEM SETTING Menu This menu mainly sets picture layout parameters. DISP ALM TX/RX USER-1/2 SYSTEMSelect system language.[-/+]: Chan

3-3 LF00SeabedBottom lock display0401/1102030123450Set the bottom search so that this line disappears. ZOOM MARKERTurns zoom marker on/off.FREE SHIFTS

3-4 3.3 ES/DRAFT SETTING Menu This menu sets up the transducer and ship’s draft. DISP ALM TX/RX USER-1/2 SYSTEMSelect transducer connect

3-5 DRAFTSets the ship’s draft, to show the depth between the sea surface and the bottom (rather thanfrom transducer to bottom). When the picture reco

3-6 E/S SIG OUTOutputs selected video sounder signal to external equipment. Default setting is OFF (no output).In the following cases, the optional E

3-7 3.4 RANGE SETTING MenuThis menu allows the user to preset the range selected with the [RANGE] control. DISP ALM TX/RX USER-1/2 SYSTEMSet pre

3-8 SPLIT RANGESelect ON to set range for low frequency and high frequency individually.1. Rotate the [RANGE] switch to show RANGE (LF or HF) window.

3-9 3.5 TEMP SETTING Menu This menu sets up water temperature sensor. DISP ALM TX/RX USER-1/2 SYSTEMSelect temperature sensor.[-/+]: Change

3-10 3.6 NET SONDE SETTING Menu This menu sets up the Net Sonde. DISP ALM TX/RX USER-1/2 SYSTEMIndication of sonde mark.[-/+]: Change set,

3-11 SONDE GRAPHTurns on/off the net sonde water temperature graph.Water temperaturegraph10 15 200510Horizontal lines show depth. Net sonde water tem

iv3. SYSTEM MENU... 3-13.1 SYSTEM Menu Operation ...

3-12 Scale (5 C)Display Range(12 C)10 15 20051015 20 2551015SurfaceBottomScale shifts with temperature Net sonde water temperature graph (SURFACE/B

3-13 3.7 USER COLOR SETTING Menu In addition to the standard and factory programmed color sets, the user may set and store display colors as desir

3-14 3. Press the [!] or ["] key to close the color setting window.4. Press the ["] key to select RED, GREEN or BLUE (level).5. Press the [

3-15 3.8 USER CLUTTER SETTING MenuThe USER CLUTTER SETTING menu lets you emphasize weak to medium strength echoes.The settings of this menu are activ

3-16 3.9 NAV DATA SETTING Menu This menu selects source of position data and heading data. DISP ALM TX/RX USER-1/2 SYSTEMIndication of spe

3-17 3.10 TARGET ECHO SETTING MenuThe TARGET ECHO menu sets equipment objective. Four choices are available: NORMAL,SURFACE, SQUID and DEEP SEA.DISP

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4-14. INTERPRETING THE DISPLAY This section provides, using typical examples, information necessary for interpreting the display. LF49.61/1ft0.02040

4-2 4.2 Zero Line The zero line represents the transducer’s position. It moves off the screen when a shifted range is used, or is shown at draft dept

4-3Bottom natureThe nature of the bottom is known from the intensity and length of the bottom tail. Generally,when observing the bottom nature, the lo

vINDICATIONS The illustration below shows the indications as they appear on the portrait-type monitor unit. Their locations are also the same on the

4-4Fish school densityIf two fish scools appear with the same color at different depths, the one in deeper water isdenser because the ultrasonic wave

4-5 Surface noise When the sea is rough or the ship passes over a wake, surface noise may appear at the top of the screen. It can be suppressed with

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5-15. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDDo not open the equipment.Only qualified personnelshould work inside theequipment.

5-2 5.2 Fuse Replacement A fuse in the display unit and processor unit protects the equipment against overcurrent and reverse polarity of the ship’s

5-3 5.3 Troubleshooting This section provides simple troubleshooting procedures which the user may follow to restore normal operation. If… Then… ther

5-45.4 Diagnostic TestThe diagnostic test checks the equipment for proper operation.1. Rotate the [FUNCTION] switch fully clockwise to select MENU.2.

5-5Program No. 0252296-0XXPanel Unit Ver XX OKROM OKSRAM OKDRAM OKE S 1 OK 15-200*E S 2 OK 15-200*EXIF OPENNMEA OKSONDE (CIF) OKTemp. SENSOR +32.6˚

5-6 5.5 Test Pattern The test pattern tests for proper display of colors. 1. Rotate the [FUNCTION] switch fully clockwise to select MENU. 2. Press

5-7 5.6 Default Setting The memory (all menu settings) can be cleared to start afresh. All default menu settings are restored when the memory cleared

vi SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Note: This equipment is intended for marine use only. Standard type Monitor unit MU-101C is supplied as standard. The illus

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AP-1 APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE HF CLUTTER (0-7, 4)HF CURVE (STD, LINEAR, CUSTOM)LF CLUTTER (0-7, 4)LF CURVE (STD, LINEAR, CUSTOM)HF TVG LEV (0-10, 5)HF

AP-2 ZOOM MODE (BOTTOM LOCK, BOTTOM ZOOM, MARKER ZOOM, DISCRIM-1/2, DISCRIM-1/3)NO. OF COLORS (8, 16)HUE (CUSTOM, STD, HUE1-7)BACKGROUND (BLACK, DAR

AP-3 *: FCV-1200L only*: FCV-1200L equipped with EXIF Assy., INTERNAL selected at XDCR CONNECT on the DRAFT SETTING menu.PRR LEVEL (0-20, S, 20)STC (

AP-4 TEMP INPUT (SONDE, SENSOR, NMEA, CIF)TEMP READOUT (OFF, ON)TEMP GRAPH (OFF, NARROW, STD, EXPAND)TEMP ADJUST (-20.0 F-+20.0 F, +0.0 F)TEMP COLOR

AP-5 SPEED INFO (OFF, ON)NMEA VERSION (Ver1.5, Ver2.0, SPECIAL)NAV DATA (LC, LA, DECCA, GPS, DR, AUTO)COURSE (TRUE, MAG)TLL OUTPUT (OFF, ON)NAV DATA

AP-6 APPENDIX 2 SCREEN DIVISION The screen divisions are arranged as below through the SCREEN LAYOUT on the USER-1/2 menu. HIGHNORMALETR/TELESOUNDE

AP-7 [HF]: Zm/Nor[LF]: Zm/Nor*[Ex]: Zm/NorETR/[LF]+[HF]*[Ex]+[HF]*[Ex]+[LF][LF]:Zm+[HF]:Zm[HF]+[Mix][LF]+[Mix][H]sub+[HF][L]sub+[LF]HZOOMHNORMALHIGHN

AP-8 [LF]+[HF]: Zm/Nor[LF]: Zm/Nor+[HF]*[Ex]+[HF]: Zm/Nor *[Ex]+[LF]: Zm/Nor*[Ex]+[LF]+[HF][LF]+[HF]+[Mix]LNORMALHNORMALHZOOMHIGHNORMALHIGHZOOMLOWNO

AP-9 APPENDIX 3 DISPLAY DIVISION The display is arranged as shown below through DISP DIVISION on the SYSTEM SETTING menu. LOW/HIGH LF or HF DUALLOW

viiBlackbox typeMonitor unit MU-101C is not supplied. The external monitor is required. Connect the control unitCV-1201 or CV-1202 to the interface un

SP - 1 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE COLOR LCD VIDEO SOUNDER FCV-1200L/1200LM 1. ECHO SOUNDER (FCV-1200L ONLY) (1) TX Frequency 15/28/38/45/50/68/88/107

SP - 2 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION (1) Temperature -15 °C to +55 °C (2) Relative Humidity Less than 95% (at 40°C) (3) Water Resistance Displ

IN-1 INDEXAAAA advance speed...1-19 Aerated water...4-5 A-scope display

AP-10 LOW/HIGHLF or HF DUALHIGHLOWZOOMZOOMLOW/HIGHLOW/HIGHLOW/HIGHLOW/HIGHHIGHZOOMLOWLOW/HIGHHIGHLOWZOOMNORMALSONDEWATERTEMP "ON"A-SCOPE&q

IN-2 TVG ..............1-16 UUUU USER-1,2............1-9 VVVV VRM...