Furuno manual Foreword, Word to the Owner of the Furuno FSV-84, Features

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the FURUNO FSV-84

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FSV-84 Color Scanning Sonar. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

The FSV-84 is a full-circle, multibeam electronic color scanning sonar which detects and displays fish schools on a 21-inch non-glare, high-resolution color monitor. (System also available without monitor.)

The main features of the FSV-84 are

•Cylindrical + sphere transducer provides 90 degrees vertical detection.

•Vivid 32-color echo strength dependent display for improved recognition of bottom, fish school concentration, distribution and volume.

•Fish schools can be searched from horizontal (range direction), vertical (depth direction) with vertical and half-circle features.

•Function keys for direct access to desired menu item.

•User programs for one-touch setup of equipment.

•Menu-driven operation.

•Fish histogram shows signal strength distribution of echo within estimate mark.

•Various marks and alphanumeric fishing and navigation information for intuitive operation.

•Memory cards for storage and replay of picture and settings.

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