Furuno Ls4100 manual Adjusting the gain, Shifting the range

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Basic ranges (default)

3.Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the window.

Shifting the range

The basic range may be shifted up or down in the manual mode as follows:

Window can be shifted up and down to select the depth.

Adjusting the gain

The [GAIN] key adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver. Generally, use a higher gain setting for greater depths and a lower setting for shallower waters.

CAUTION

Use the proper gain setting.

Incorrect gain may produce wrong depth indication, possibly resulting in a dangerous situation.

Gain too high Gain proper Gain too low

Examples of proper and improper gain

1.Press the [GAIN] key and the display shown below appears.

Display

Range and display shift concept

1.Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the main menu.

2.Choose SHIFT from page 1 of the menu.

3.Press ► to open the shift options window.

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Shift window

4.Use ▲ or ▼ to choose amount of shift desired.

5.Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the window.

Note: The picture may not be displayed if the amount of shift is greater than actual depth.

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Gain adjustment window

2.When using the dual frequency display, press ▲ or ▼ to choose frequency.

3.Press the [GAIN] key to set. (You may also use ◄ or ►.) Adjust so that a slight amount of noise remains on the screen.

4.Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the gain adjustment window.

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Contents Echo Soundr Table of Contents Safety Instructions Safety Instructions for the Installer Foreword FeaturesWord to LS-4100 Owners IiiSystem Overview System configurationEquipment lists Standard supplyHow to remove the hard cover Power On/OffOperation Control DescriptionBrilliance/contrast adjustment window Adjusting Display Contrast, BrillianceMode selection window Choosing a Display, FrequencyDual frequency display Single frequency displayMarker-zoom display 50 kHzBottom-lock display Bottom-zoom displayNav data displays Bottom-zoom displayAutomatic Operation Menu Operating ProcedureHow automatic operation works Choosing automatic operationManual Operation Choosing the manual modeRange offset Gain offsetShifting the range Adjusting the gainMeasuring Depth How to measure depth with the VRMChoosing Picture Advance Speed Picture advance options windowSuppressing Low Level Noise Suppressing InterferenceForms of interference Clutter appearanceScope Display Erasing Weak EchoesAppearance of weak echoes Scope displayAlarm description AlarmsActivating an alarm Alarm menuWaypoints Depth, temperature, speed setting WindowSilencing the buzzer Fish level optionsRegistering waypoint by L/L Registering a waypoint on the screenKHz display Waypoint data displayEditing waypoints Setting destination waypointErasing waypoints Waypoint listNAV Data Setup window Setting Up Nav Data DisplaysNav data window and item displayable Nav data display-1NAV data display-2 Other Menu ItemsHUE Picture Color Deep Gain How white line worksSystem Menu Water temperature display wide, FSystem Menu System menusNav window Page MAINTENANCE, Troubleshooting Diagnostics TroubleshootingTroubleshooting table Installation menuTest Pattern Memory ClearClear memory display Test patternsDisplay Unit InstallationThru-hull Mount Transducer Typical thru-hull mount transducer installations Thru-hull mount transducer dimensionsAcceptable transducer mounting locations Suitable transducer mounting locationsTransom Mount Transducer Installing the 520-5PWD on a flat hullTransducer preparation 520-5PWDInstalling the 525-5PWD Installing the transom mount transducer on a deep-V hull525-5PWD Inside-hull Transducer Optional Triducer Pre-test for speed and temperatureFinal preparation Triducer 525ST-MSDMounting location Installation of bracketHeight required at mounting location Mounting location on single drive boatSensor position and transom angle AdjustingAttaching the sensor to the bracket Vertical adjustment and cable routingAttaching the sensor to the bracket Cable routingOptional Water Temperature/Speed Sensor Establishing the ground Power connectorOptional equipment Water temp/speed sensor IEC 61162-1 Data SentencesNmea PORT, Nmea MIX Installation MenuBottom level display Waas options windowSpecifications of Echo Sounder LS-4100 Page Page Display Unit 00014698000