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owner’ s manual Fishfinder 100 100 Covers.p65 2/16/00, 10:14 AM 1[...]
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© 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. T el. 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. T el. 44/1794.519944 Fax 44/1794.519222 GARMIN (Asia) Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, [...]
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i Introduction Have the serial number of your Fishfinder 100 handy and connect to our website ( www .gar min.com ). Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page. Why should you register your Fishfinder 100? • Notification of Product Updates • Notification of New Pr oducts • Lost or Stolen unit tracking NOTE: If you have previously [...]
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ii Introduction GARMIN Corporation warrants this pr oduct to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year fr om the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or r eplace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no char ge to the customer for parts or labor . The customer i[...]
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iii Introduction The Fishfinder 100 Standard Package contains the following items: • Fishfinder 100 • Surface/Flush Mount Kit • W iring Adapter Cable • Owner’ s Manual • Quick Reference Guide • * T ransom Mount T ransducer (w/depth/temp) * Optional Optional T ransducers: 010-10251-00 T rolling Motor Mount Adapter 010-10252-00 Speed Se[...]
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iv Introduction T able of Contents Introduction ....................................................................... i-viii Customer Service ................................................................................................ i Limited W arranty .........................................................................................[...]
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v Introduction T able of Contents Alarms Fish Alarm ....................................................................................................... 22 Shallow W ater ................................................................................................. 22 Deep W ater ...............................................................[...]
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vi Introduction What can the Fishfinder 100 Display? The Fishfinder 100 is able to display a variety of useful information about the under water envir onment. Below are a few things the unit will help you see. T he unit displays water depth and can provide a w arning for shallow or deep-water conditions . T he unit can display the battery voltage t[...]
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1 Installation Selecting a T ransducer T r ansducer s 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 towar d the bottom in a cone shape. The lar ger the cone angle the larger the coverage area at a given depth.[...]
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2 Installation Mounting the T r ansducer Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance fr om your new unit. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available from you GARMIN dealer . DO NOT cut the transducer lead, this will void your warranty . Following are some tips and basic installation instructions fo[...]
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3 Installation Mounting the T ransducer In-hull Installation The 010-10224-00 transducer is designed to be mounted inside a fiberglass hull. The standar d 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 temperatur e. S[...]
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4 Installation Mounting the T r ansducer T r olling Motor Installation Included in the 010-10251-00 transducer kit you should have: 1. Worm Gear Clamp 2. Cable T ies 3. T ransducer Mounting the T ransducer: 1. Loosen the W orm Gear Clamp until end of the band is clear of the worm gear . 2. Slide the clamp band through the slots on the transducer . [...]
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5 Installation Installing the Wiring Harness 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 sur e the wiring harness will reach the unit before beginning installation. If it is necessary to extend the power/data wires, use a wir e[...]
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6 Installation Wiring Harness Installation (continued) If your boat does not have a fuse block, the unit can be wired directly 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 , th[...]
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7 Installation Installing the Display Display Installation (Surface Mount) The Fishfinder 100 can be mounted to a flat surface using the supplied Surface Mounting Bracket. Surface Mounting the Display: 1. P osition the Surface Mount in the desired location. Leave approximately 2'’ behind the unit for cable clearance . 2. Mark the location of[...]
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8 Installation Installing the Display Display Installation (Flush Mount) The Fishfinder 100 can be mounted flush against the dash or electron- ics rack that is no more than 1/4” thick. Flush Mounting the Display: 1. Remove the Surface Mount Brack et and Knobs . 2 Cut a 4.3”W x 4.35”H relief hole where the unit will be mounted. 3. Place the di[...]
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9 Unit Operation T esting the Installation Installation T esting the Installation While it is possible to perform some checks with the boat trailer ed, 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 se[...]
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10 Unit Operation K eypad Function T he Arrows K eys are used to select items on the Adjustment Bar and Setup menu and to change field data. T he Enter key is used to activ ate/deactivate Adjustment Bar and Setup Menu data fields for review or change T he Setup k ey is used to activate/deactiv ate Setup Menu. T he Power Key is used to turn the unit[...]
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11 Unit Operation At the top left of the display you will find the Adjustment Bar and a variety of user -selectable information including Depth, Battery V oltage, W ater T emperatur e, and Speed Over W ater . T o pr ovide data on W ater T emperature and Speed Over W ater , the Fishfinder 100 r equire s a transducer capable of pr oducing the particu[...]
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12 Unit Operation The Adjustment Bar 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 c[...]
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13 Unit Operation The Adjustment Bar Zoom The Zoom Adjustment is used to quickly select a display zoom scale. T o 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 select[...]
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14 Unit Operation Gain The Gain Adjustment allows the user to contr ol the sensitivity of the unit’ s receiver . This provides some flexibility in what is seen on the display . T o see mor e detail, increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain (+). If there is too much detail or if the scr een is cluttered, lowering the sensitivit[...]
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15 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Chart Setup Menu The Setup Menu contains the unit settings that should not requir e frequent change. The Setup Menu is divided into eight tabs Chart, T ools, Numbers, Alarms, System, Calibrations, Units, and Memory . Each tab will be described in more detail in this section. T o enter and exit the Setup Menu, pr ess the[...]
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16 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Chart Whiteline ‘Whiteline’ controls how the unit displays information about the bottom type (hard or soft). W ith the Whiteline ‘OFF’, the bottom return will display as black and contain no information on bottom hardness. W ith Whiteline ‘ON’, the bottom return will become gray scaled and can be used to det[...]
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17 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Chart Scale The depth ‘Scale’ is displayed vertically along the right side of the chart. The depth ‘Scale’ can be configured to display four dif ferent ways: as an ‘Overlay’, in the ‘Corners’, with ‘Basic’ or ‘No Scale’. T o Change the Scale Setting: 1. Highlight the ‘ Chart’ tab on the Setup[...]
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18 Unit Operation Setup Menu/T ools T ools The T ools 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[...]
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19 Unit Operation Setup Menu/T ools Flasher W ith 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 . Y ou may find this feature particularly useful when using ‘Fish Symbols’. T o T urn t[...]
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20 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Numbers Numbers The ‘NUM’ (Numbers) tab allows you to choose whether you would like to see normal or lar ge numbers on the chart. Y ou can also configure the unit to display ‘Battery V oltage’, (water) ‘T emperatur e’, and ‘Speed’ Over W ater if the unit is equipped with a capable transducer . T o access[...]
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21 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Numbers T emper atur e The Fishfinder 100 can display the water temperature when equipped with 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 temperatur e field can be shown or hidden regar dless[...]
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22 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Alarms Alarms The ‘Alarm’ tab allows you to activate and configur e the four alarms available in the Fishfinder 100. T o access the ‘Alarm’ tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys. See page 35 for alarm icons and messages. Fish Alarm The ‘Fish Alarm’ can be configured to sound by fish size. Ther[...]
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23 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Alarms Deep W ater The ‘Deep W ater’ Alarm can be set to sound a warning at a depth determined by the user . Before the unit will sound a warning the alar m must be activated. Activating/Deactivating the Deep W ater Alarm: 1. Highlight the ‘ Alarm’ tab on the Setup Menu. 2. Highlight the ‘Deep W ater’ checkb[...]
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24 Unit Operation System The ‘Sys’(System) tab contains the ‘Contrast’, ‘Beeper’, and ‘NMEA ’ Output setups. T o access the ‘System’ Setup Menu, use the arr ow keys to highlight the System tab. Contr ast The display ‘Contrast’ may need to be adjusted to compensate for light levels or viewing angles. T o Adjust the Contrast: [...]
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25 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Calibrations Calibration The ‘Cal’ (Calibration) tab contains calibrations fields for ‘Keel Of fset’, and ‘W ater T ype’ (salt or fresh). These calibrations help to ensur e the Fishfinder 100 will provide the most accurate r eadings at all times. T o access the ‘Calibration’ tab, use the arrow keys to hi[...]
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26 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Units Units The ‘Units’ tab contains settings for ‘Depth’, ‘T emperatur e’ and ‘Speed’. T o access the ‘Units’ tab, use the ar row keys to highlight it. Depth The ‘Depth’ field can be configured to display in Feet (ft), Meters (mt) or Fathoms (fa). T o Select a Depth Unit: 1. Highlight the ‘Uni[...]
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27 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Memory 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. T o access the ‘Memory’ tab, use the arr ow keys to highlight it. Remember The Fishfinder 100 can be set to remember All of the unit sett[...]
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28 Unit Operation 1 1 2 2 3 3 On the W ater 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 pr oductivity . T o understan[...]
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29 On the W ater T ransducer Coverage T r ansducer Cover age The ar ea covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. Using Garmin’ s standard 20° transducer , the coverage is approximately 1/3r d of the water depth. As shown in Example 1, the coverage area at a 30 foot depth is appr[...]
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30 On the W ater Understanding the Chart Under standing the Chart It is important to understand that the unit does not display a 3-D repr esentation of the under water envir onment. The unit can display multiple things at the same time, but can not determine where the return originated only when it was received. Example 2 provides a look at the und[...]
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31 On the W ater Understanding the Chart Whiteline The Fishfinder 100 can help you to determine if the bottom is har d or soft. When the sonar soundwaves are reflected back by the bottom, a har d bottom will return a stronger signal than a soft bottom. The str onger bottom return, the wider the bottom layer is displayed. The unit uses the whiteline[...]
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32 On the W ater Understanding the Chart Thermoclines One of the unique features of fered 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. A rough definition of a thermocline is a break in water where the water tem[...]
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33 On the W ater Simulator Mode 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 . T o start the simulator mode, tur n the unit on without a transducer installed. As the unit powers on, the unit will indicate that it is ru[...]
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34 On the W ater 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” H x 5.3” W x 2.7” D (12.5 x 13.5 x 6.9 cm) Weight: 13 oz. T emperature Range: +5° to 158°F (-15C to 70C) W aterproof: IEC 529, level IPX-7 (submerged to 1 meter for 30 minute[...]
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35 Appendix B Alarm Messages and Icons The Fishfinder 100 displays a message when an alarm is tripped. T o clear the message press the ENTER key . If the ENTER key is not pressed, the unit will automatically remove most messages after 10 seconds and display a reminder icon in the lower left corner of the chart until the alarm is no longer valid. Ba[...]
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36 Appendix C Fishfinder 100 P ortable Fishfinder 100 P ortable The P ortable Case The Portable Case is designed for rugged use and pr ovides storage for the Battery Pack and the Portable Suction Cup T ransducer and a mount for the Fishfinder 100. The case is water resistant but is not designed to float in the event it should go overboar d. Use the[...]
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37 Appendix C Fishfinder 100 P ortable When storing the Suction Cup T ransducer in the case, dry the transducer and cable to avoid corr osion. If using in Salt W ater , 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 batte[...]
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38 Appendix D Index A Accessories ...................................................................................................... ii Adjust the Scroll Speed .................................................................................. 16 Adjustment Bar .....................................................................................[...]
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39 Appendix D Index I In-hull Installation ........................................................................................... 3 Installing the Display ....................................................................................... 7 K Keel Offset ......................................................................................[...]
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40 S Software V ersion ............................................................................................ 2 7 Specifications ................................................................................................. 34 Speed 2 ...................................................................................................... 1, [...]
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© 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9AQ, U.K. GARMIN (Asia) Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2 nd Road, Shijr , T aipei County , T aiwan www .garmin.com Part Number 190-00173-00 Rev . A 100 Cover[...]