Frequently Asked Questions
4.4How can I restore the Fish Finder default operating parameters? Simply select the CRUISE or the FISH preset. This will restore optimal operating parameters for either cruising or fishing.
4.5I’m using the Fish Finder in manual mode, how can I set the parameters for optimal operation.
Setting operating parameters for optimal operation depends upon environment conditions, user preference and intended usage of the Fish Finder (e.g. fishing or cruising). A good starting point is to select a full auto preset such as CRUISE or FISH and then, after waiting a while to allow the echogram displayed to stabilize around the auto calculated parameters, switch to the MANUAL preset mode. At this point it will be possible to fine tune the operating parameters by slightly changing the auto calculated parameters.
4.6Can I always leave the Fish Finder in Full Auto/(auto gain and
auto range) mode?
Yes, but note that the full auto mode suits the 90% of the cases, however in extreme situations the auto modes may fail and thus it is necessary to switch to the Manual mode.
4.7What are extreme situations in which auto modes may fail? When the bottom is very deep, at high boat speed, when the bottom is very shallow (< 5 feets), when the water is full of materials in suspension, or bad sea conditions.
4.8What should I do if the auto modes fail?
Failure of auto modes can happen for various reasons. You can find a range of possibilities below.
4.8.1Auto-range fails in very shallow waters displaying a digital
depth readout deeper than the actual value. What should I do? This usually happens if the STC is set to LONG or MID and the bottom is shallow or SHORT if the bottom is very shallow causing the
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