Raymarine L470 instruction manual Sensitivity Setting, Setup Instructions

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Sensitivity Setting

line so you can choose the range you want. Use the < and > arrows of the Page Control Pad to make a selection. Here are the choices:

Possible Range Settings (Auto or Manual)

In feet: 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

In fathoms: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 450

In meters: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800

If you are done with your setup changes, press the CLEAR button to go back to the normal display. To select the next menu item, press the V arrow of the Page Control Pad.

Sensitivity Setting

Fig. 4-3

Sensitivity

Menu Item

The “sensitivity” adjusts the ability of the unit to tell the differences between echoes of different strengths. In general, the sensitivity should be as high as possible, to detect the fish and show the detail on the bottom. However, if the sensitivity is too high, the unit will begin to see bubbles in the water, debris, and other “background noise.” Use a higher sensitivity setting for deeper water, and a lower setting for shallower water.

The L470 FishFinder has separate sensitivity settings for the 50kHz, 200kHz, and Sidelooker channels. On the bar graph below “Auto/Man,” the number “200” shows that the sensitivity for the 200kHz signal is being adjusted. “50” shows that the sensitivity for 50 kHz is being adjusted. If

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Setup Instructions

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Contents Raymarine Instruction ManualFishFinder L470 Contents InstallationIntroduction Operating Instructions4 Setup Instructions Maintenance and Troubleshooting SpecificationsList of Figures Pageviii Frequency Menu ItemAbout the FishFinder L470 1 - IntroductionIntroduction Optional Accessories System ComponentsStandard Equipment Standard TransducersTransducer switch box select between two L470 Installation 2 - InstallationAbout the Transducer Selecting the Correct Type of Transducer Use a transom-mount transducer ifUse a thru-hull transducer if Use an in-hull transducer ifAssembling the Transducer Bracket Positioning the Transom-Mount TransducerUse a trolling motor transducer if Use a Sidelooker transducerTransducer Mounted on Transom Transducer Bracket Side ViewAllow a clearance of at least 10 inches 254 mm 10 254 mm Transducer in released positionCorrect Mounting Position No!No!NoMounting the Transducer Mounting the Transom-Mount Transducer 3. Remove the two screws and the bracket covering the paddle wheels Installation Notes - Thru-Hull Transducer Installation Notes - In-Hull Transducer Installation Notes - Trolling Motor Transducers EMC Installation Guidelines Installation Notes - Transducer for Speed and Temperature OnlySuppression Ferrites Mounting the Display Unit - Standard Mount Dismounting the Display UnitDimensions 2-25/3270 mm 210 mmMounting the Display Unit - Flush Mount Flush-mount InstallationInstalling the Transducer Cable Disassembling from BracketCable feed-thru cap Cable clamp 1 25 mm Hull projections Installing Cable on TransomFiberglass 1/4 6mm Aluminum 1/2 13 mm Installing the Transducer Cable Installing the Transducer Cable - Sidelooker OptionInstallation with Separate Speed and Temperature Sensors Making the DC Power Connections DC 12V connector to battery T/D connector to transducer RED BLACK DC Power ConnectionsRF ground Calibrating the Sensors higher value for Speed Cal. If the display unit is reading high, use a smaller number for Speed Cal. You may enter any value between 75 and Controls on Display Panel 3 - Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions Left and right arrows - and Up and down arrows - andCLEAR Turning the Power On and Off Setup MemoryLamp/Contrast Menu Operating Pages ModeFunction See pageOnly if Sidelooker feature is turned onShallow alarm set FishFinder PageAuto frequency on Transducer frequency Top of display Fish alarm set From the System Setup Menu, you can turn this item off or Center of displayThis entry shows the speed of the boat through the water Bottom of display Choosing a Frequency Fish Indications When the boat is moving very fast50 kHz 200 kHz An arch-shaped image indicates a fishBottom Indications Hard Sand Soft Mud Bottom ConditionsRocks Window Page WindowContentsOption B Option D Option F Option H Option A Option C Option E Option GOptions for Window Page Sidelooker Page Once the Sidelooker feature has been turned on, you can reach the Sidelooker page easily. Press the or buttons on the Page Control Pad until the Sidelooker Page appears. The unit will present a display similar to Fig Here are the special items on this display Bottom/Shore Digital Page button. The Log may be reset to zero from the Zoom Mode A-Scope ModeBottom Lock Mode Performance ModesZoom Mode Performance ModesZoom display Zoom magnification A-Scope Bottom Coverage Mode Bottom coverage Bottom Lock Mode the selected range, then Bottom Lock will not display the bottom image 4 - Setup Instructions The Setup MenuSetup Instructions Fig.4-1Setup Instructions Range SettingSidelooker Sensitivity Setting Auto sensitivity Chart Speed Setting Changing the Chart Speed SettingFrequency Setting AUTO frequency Resetting the Log System Setup Menu Fig.4-8different languages. English is the default language which The unit can present the display information in one of sevenSetup Instructions Shallow Alarm For example, if the temperature reading onCLEAR conditions occurs shallow, deep, or fish alarm. For the water. You can silence the buzzer again by pressing theCode Units used for speedUnits used bySetup Menus for Zoom Mode Zoom Select Menufeature is particularly useful when fishing for species of fish button to leave this display, and store the Auto Zoom settingZoom Screen Split/Full Menu Item Setup Menus for Bottom Lock Mode Bottom Lock Range Menu ItemBottom Lock Split/Full Menu Item Setup Menu for Window Page Resetting from the Digital Page Setup Instructions for SidelookerSidelooker Range Menu Item Sidelooker Chart Speed Menu Item Sidelooker Sensitivity Menu ItemSidelooker View Menu Item Display Option Information ShownCombining Displays Resetting the Unit to Factory Defaults Default Settings Default - US model Default - Europe model5 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning InstructionsTroubleshooting Suggestions Maintenance and TroubleshootingThe display unit “freezes” temporarily or permanently The display unit does not see the bottom or fish The FishFinder does not display fish archesThe depth setting flashes often The display unit shows lots of background “noise”How to Contact Raymarine For marine product and services informationFor accessories and parts Servicing a Thru-Hull TransducerFor product repair service For technical supportPrepaid Return Service Raymarine in EuropeMaintenance and Troubleshooting Specifications 6 - SpecificationsGeneral Information FishFinder Functions Feet, fathoms, metersConnector Diagrams ConnectorsGlossary of Terms GlossaryNautical mile 6076 feet Statute mile 5280 ftLimited Warranty Certificate Warranty Limitations