Uniden MC 800 manual

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1- ~---- Table of Contents Welcome! """""""""""""" 1 Unpacking Controls and Functions 2 Controls and Functions - Cont'd 3 Controls and Functions - Cont'd . . . .. 4 MC 800 Indicator Unit - Controls. . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 Features 6 MC 800 Indicator Unit - Display. . [...]

(~ I I i I i ! I I i I I i 1 I ~, ---== --- Table of Contents AnchorWatch 23 Contour Navigation 24 Interpreting Screen Pictures - 1 , 25 Interpreting Screen Pictures - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26 Interpreting Screen Pictures - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 Interpreting Screen Pictures - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Interpreting Screen [...]

---- =",,'," "~'-"",._-,,"= _. ". -.,.- ~ Welcome! to the world of high tech marine electronics. Your Uniden MC 800 represents the finest in LCD Fishfinding technology. It's Super Twist Nematic Liquid Crystal Display gives you the clearest, easiest to see display in LCD Fishfinders today. And, the d[...]

I. I I I I ! I ! ; I i I ! I I I I f 1- T =.. "'-'-'~ -==: Controls 0 and Functions ... 1. Power On/Off and Simulation On/Off Key - This key is used to turn the unit on or off, and to begin the simulation mode. Press once to turn the power on, press again to turn the power off. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds when turning[...]

;;: -~- Controls and Functions-Cont'd ~ 9. Display Sweep Speed Key with Freeze mode - The Sweep button is used to control the speed at which the display moves across the screen to compensate for boat speed. You can also freeze the display for closer examination of interesting underwater features. To set the display sweep speed, first press the[...]

! i i J I I I I ! j -~ ---',--.,.c= -=== - ..... Controls 'and Functions-Cont's ~ 14. Zoom - This control is used with the A, V, and Reset keys to set the Zoom range. To initiate this mode, press the Zoom key once, and the vertical zoom cursor will appear on the right side of the screen. Set the desired Zoom range by moving the curso[...]

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(~ ---{: p ~- :=--r ~ .--. ~ Features The Uniden MC 800 has a large number of features that make it easy to use. These are: . Automatic Operation . Shallow and Deep alarms with on-screengraphs . Audible Fish Alarm . Variable Sweep Speeds . Adjustable Gain . Digital Depth Display . Digital Range Display . Display Freeze . Display Backlighting . Si[...]

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t m -- -- - - --- .--------.. -- --- Installation-Indicator Unit 0 0 0 0 The Indicator Unit may be mounted with the gimbal mounting brack- et (included) or with the swivel base mount (optional). Select a con- venient location suitable for easy viewing in a sheltered area out of direct sunlight if possible. Warning Do not mount the unit within 18 in[...]

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~ -- - , 0 Insta Ilation- Con necti ngPower The MC 800 will work with any ship's 12 volt nominal DC voltage. (see specifications for more details) Connect the power cable fur- nished to a DC source capable of supplying at least 1.0 amperes of current. The power leads should normally be routed to the ship's DC power distribution panel (on [...]

,'..=.,-"".._,~..= --= -- - Installation- Transducer-General, Transducer The MC 800 is designed to work with either a transom mount type 200 KHZ transducer, or a thru-hull mount 200 KHz transducer. The transducer element is that portion of the system that converts the electrical pulse from the sounder into a sound wave which is trans[...]

<: ~ -= Installation- Transom Mount I nstallation of the transom mounted type of transducer is illustrated below. Ideally, the transducer should be mounted so that the face of the transducer is perpendicular with the sea bottom. On boats with one propeller, the transducer should be mounted at least 15 inches (400mm) either side of the centerline[...]

-=---- --/ Installation.- Transom Mount TRANSDUCER Transducer Mounting - CW Propeller Rotation ~ 5° - 10° ANGLE Mounting Bracket and Transducer ~=' Mounting the Bracket and Transducer to the Hull -14 - E --_: ~--=---= -- -- - . ~~-~[...]

-"'--~---",,---,,= -=== Installation-Thru-Hull Mount Drill a hole in the bottom of the boat large enough to accomodate the stem of the transducer. Use fairing blocks to "sandwich" the transducer and to waterproof the area of installation. By shaping the fairing block located beneath the hull, you can reduce the amount of dr[...]

--- -0' =-- " Installation-Wet Box Mount .. The second best type of mounting (where practical) is the "Wet Box" method. With this type of mount, it is an absolute requirement that the hull is solid, and not a double hull or cored hull design. Use a piece of PVC pipe or similar material to create a small chamber. Epoxy the pipe i[...]

~ .. .. 1""~c,,~=~, -=-=-- - Installation-Direct Mount In this mounting method, the transducer is mounted directly to the hull. At the location you have selected for mounting, apply epoxy or air-free silicone rubber cement to the hull and to the face of the transducer. Roll the transducer into place, making sure that there are no air bubb[...]

-- I nsta lIati on - Ca bli n9 A 24' (7 meter) length of interconnecting cable with connector is supplied with each transducer and sensor assembly, and normally should not be shortened or lengthened. If only a short cable run is required, it is recommended that the excess be coiled and stored out of the way. The transducer cable should be run [...]

<: ===r , ' """ -= Operation Basic Operation Basic operation of MC800 is easy to learn. Use the following exam- ples to guide you. Turning the Power on The unit is initiated at the 0 - 120 feet depth range with the 5th gain level and 6th sweep speed under the manual operation. Setting the AUTO mode To set this operating mode,[...]

'" --- .=::::::: -- ------- Operation-Conti n ued Setting the Gain To set the Gain: Press the Gain key. Then, use the A and/or V buttons to set the gain to the desired level. The gain should normally be set to the highest possible level without objectionable interference on the display. The setting of the gain control is shown on the bar [...]

<: , . "-= -= --- 0 perati on -Conti n ued Setting the Deep Alarm To set the Deep Alarm: Press the Aim D key. Then, use the / and/or V buttons to set the alarm to the desired depth. The setting of the deep alarm is displayed on the bar graph on the right side of the display. When the alarm is set, a black bar will ex- tend up from the bott[...]

'= ""~..~ -==:::: 1 Operation -Continued. Using the Simulator Mode The simulator mode can be used to help you become familiar with the controls and operation of your MC800. To start the simulator mode: VVhen turning the unit on, press and hold the Power key for approxi- mately 2 seconds. The unit will then present you with a simulate[...]

-=== -- 'Anchor Watch The shallow and deep alarms of the MC 800 make it the ideal com- panion for an anchor watch. Simply set the alarms to the required depths, make sure that the audio alarm is turned on, and your MC 800 will sound the alert if your anchor drags. See the diagram below for a complete explanation. 21ft 30ft -23 - ==t -----_._--[...]

~ ,--"",- =- =~c._~c ,= -=:::::: - Contour Navigation The MC 800's shallow and deep alarms are also useful for contour navigation. By setting the alarms for the maximum and minimum depths you wish to remain between, the MC 800 will alert you if you stray from this. This feature is particularly useful for fishing near continental shel[...]

--- c::::::::=: Interpreting Screen Pictures-1 The Super Twist Nematic Liquid Crystal Display of your MC 800 gives you sharp, clear, easy to read pictures of what's below. To help you interpret what you see, refer to the following section for some examples of typical things you may encounter. OF GAIN - ALMIZOOM r. R r] DJ 1:1111111 DJ ID III r[...]

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-~..... . ,_.~,.~ - --- - = Specifications General Display type Keypad Power Dot Matrix Graphic Super Twist Nematic Liquid Crystal Display Tactile Feedback Membrane Keypad 12V DC nominal Operational Depth Ranges 0'-15',0'-30',0'-60',0'-120',0'-240' & 0'-480' Transducer Frequency 200 KH[...]

<: .... -- Troubleshooti n9 Problem: Unit will not operate - 1. Check power cord in-line fuse. 2. Check power connections. 3. Check if unit is turned on. 4. Check battery supply voltage. Problem: Unit causes Interference with radio reception - 1. Connect the power cable to a different circuit than the radio. 2. Reroute cables well away from the [...]

'= 7'~._~' ~ ~ -= Warranty ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTOR: UNIDEN CORPORATION OF AMERICA (JlUNIDEN"), 6345 Castleway Court, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250. ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: UNIDEN warrants, for the duration of this warranty, UN I DEN Marine Products (hereinafter referred to as the Product) to be free from defects in mater[...]

,--... -'-"-'~~' =", --- ~ Warranty. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRAN- TY: In the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight prepaid, to war- rantor at UN IDEN Customer Service Center, 9340 Castlegate Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46256 with evidence [...]

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