Garmin 80 Operational Instructions, Understanding Sonar, Using the Adjustment Bar, Range, Setup Menu — Depth Alarm, Gain, Fish Alarm, Fish ID, Zoom, View, Noise Reject

Fishfinder 80

ARROW KEYS

The Fishfinder 80 is able to display a variety of useful

Understanding Sonar

The UP and DOWN ARROW keys are used to

information about the underwater environment. Below

To understand what the unit is displaying, it is important to have a general knowl-

are a few things the unit will help you see.

Operational Instructions

select items on the Adjustment Bar and Setup

edge of how the unit works and how it determines what to display. The unit operates by

menu.

Water Depth

transmitting sound waves toward the bottom of a lake, stream or seabed in a cone shaped

Thank you for choosing the Garmin Fishfinder 80. This product is designed for

The unit displays water depth and can provide a warn-

pattern. The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone

easy operation and to provide years of reliable service. Please read through these instruc-

ENTER Key

ing when a specific depth is encountered. The Depth

angle of the transducer and the water depth. Using

tions to get the most out of your new unit. If you encounter a problem please contact

The ENTER key is used to activate/deactivate

Scale is displayed from top to bottom along the right

Garmin’s standard 20° transducer, the coverage is

our Product Support Department at 913-397-8200, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00

Adjustment Bar and Setup Menu data fields for

side of the display. Messages and Alarm Icons are

approximately 1/3rd of the water depth. The cover-

p.m. CST or on the internet at www.garmin.com/support.

review or changes.

displayed along the bottom.

Specifications

Water Temperature

age area at a 30 foot depth is approximately a 10

1'

3'

foot diameter circle.

Case: Fully Gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy

MENU Key

The unit will display the water temperature at the

2'

6'

Display: 3.9”(9.9 cm) diagonal, 2.0”W x 3.3”H (5 x 8.4 cm), 64 x 128 pixels

transducer.

When a transmitted soundwave strikes an

ENTER

The MENU key is used to activate/deactivate

3'

Size: 4.7” W x 4.9” H x 2.43 D (11.9 x 12.4 x 6.1 cm); Weight: 15.5 oz.

Fish

underwater object, sound is reflected back to the

9'

Adjustment and Setup Menus.

Temperature Range: +5° to 158°F (-15C to 70C)

The unit displays fish as arches or fish symbols in 3 sizes

transducer. The transducer collects the reflected

4'

12'

Waterproof: IEC 529, level IPX-7 (submerged to 1 meter for 30 minutes)

and can alert you when a fish is detected.

MENU

sound waves and sends the data to the unit to be

5'

15'

Internal memory backup to retain user settings

POWER Key

Thermocline and Structure

processed and displayed on the chart. The under-

Input: 10 to 18 Vdc w/ high voltage protection

GARMIN’s See-Thru®technology can display more than

6'

18'

The POWER Key is used to turn the unit on/off

water data is displayed on the chart in the order

Usage: 3.5 watts maximum, Nominal: 12 Vdc @ 0.15 amps

just the thermocline and structure, the unit displays fish

7'

and to activate the display backlight. Press and

that it is returned: first returned—first on the chart.

21'

Sonar Power Output: 100 watts (RMS), 800 watts (peak to peak)

in and below the thermocline, trees, brush and deadfall.

hold to turn the unit on/off. Press briefly and

Generally speaking, if the only thing between the

8'

24'

Frequency: 200 kHz

Bottom Shape and Type

(Simulated display)

release to activate the backlight. To change the

transducer and the bottom is water, the first strong

Depth: 600 foot max depth (Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type and other

Garmin’s unique DCG® (Depth Control Gain) system

9'

27'

backlight level, press the POWER key repeat-

water conditions.)

provides a clear graphic representation of the bottom

return will come from the bottom directly below

edly to cycle between Off, Low and High.

10'

30'

Specifications subject to change without notice.

type and its shape.

the transducer. The first strong return sets (cont.)

the bottom level. Weaker secondary

Using the Adjustment Bar

Range

Setup Menu — Depth Alarm

returns provide the detailed data. This

The Adjustment Bar allows direct access to the settings most

‘Range’ is used to set the display depth range. The unit can

‘Depth Alarm’ can be set to sound a shallow water warning at a

fish is currently in a Dead Zone and is

commonly changed while using the unit. These include the depth

be set to automatically track the bottom or set to a user-specified

depth determined by the user. (If the ‘Depth Alarm’ is set when ‘Units’

not detected by the sonar. The fish is in

Range, Gain, Zoom and the View settings. Current Adjustment Bar

range. Available settings are: ‘Auto’ (default) and 15-600 ft.

are changed, the ‘Depth Alarm’ will be defaulted to ‘Off’.) This alarm

the coverage area of the transducer, but

settings may be viewed by pressing the MENU key. Press MENU

Gain

may be set to ‘Off’ (default) or from 1-600 ft.

remember the first strong return sets

again to hide the window or to exit any window. The current

‘Gain’ allows the user to control the sensitivity of the unit’s

Fish Alarm

the bottom level. The fish will never

adjustment option will always display in the upper left of the

‘Fish Alarm’ can be configured to sound when the unit detects what it determines to

sonar receiver. This provides some flexibility in what is seen on

be detected since the bottom level will

display.

the display. To see more detail, increase the receiver sensitivity

be a fish. The alarm selections are: ‘Off’ (default) or ‘On’.

never be set below the fish. The fish

To immediately change the current adjustment option,

Fish ID

by selecting a higher gain (+). If there is too much detail or if the

on the right side of the display (shown

Dead Zone

press the UP or DOWN ARROW key. If you wish to review

screen is cluttered, lowering the sensitivity (-) may increase the clarity of

‘Fish ID’ allows the user to determine how the chart will display underwater

in light grey) will be detected and

displayed when the transducer cone

the available settings before making a change, press the ENTER key to activate the

the display. Available settings are: ‘NRML’ (Normal, default) and +5 to -5.

targets and background information. If ‘Fish ID’ is set to ‘OFF’, the unit will display

adjustment window.

Zoom

all of the available information about the underwater environment. If a fish symbol

passes over the fish.

To change a setting on the unit:

is selected, the chart will display only the information related to that symbol (large,

It is important to understand that

‘Zoom’ is used to quickly select a display zoom scale. Available settings

1.

Press MENU, then using the UP or DOWN ARROW key, move the selection arrow

medium and small sizes).

the unit does not display a 3-D repre-

are: ‘OFF’ (default), ‘2X’ and ‘4X’ zoom.

— All available information will be displayed.

sentation of the underwater environ-

to the desired option and press ENTER. Choose ‘Setup’ for the main Setup Menu.

View

—

Suspended targets displayed as symbols. No background information will be

2.

Using the UP or DOWN ARROW key move the selection arrow to the desired

ment. The unit can display multiple

‘View’ is available only when a Zoom scale other than ‘OFF’ is selected.

displayed in this mode.

things (such as a fish and a tree) at the

setting and press ENTER. (The selection arrow will wrap when you reach the end

This setting allows you to select a specific zoom area to view on the display

—

Same as above with target depth displayed.

same time, but can not determine where the return originated only when it was received.

of a menu and adjustment window. If holding the ARROW key down, release then

or allow the unit to automatically select a zoomed viewing area based on

—

Suspended targets will display as symbols. In this mode background

Remember that the Fishfinder displays a 2D picture of the underwater environment. The

press.) Holding down on an ARROW key will rapidly advance the selection speed.

the bottom. When adjusting this setting, the top and bottom numbers will

information will still be displayed making fish identification easier.

fish and tree could be located anywhere in the coverage area at that slice of time.

3.

To close a setting or menu window, press MENU.

reflect the zoomed view depth range.

— Same as above with target depth displayed. (default)

Setup Menu (cont.) — Whiteline

Setup Menu (cont.) — Simulator

Limited Warranty

Software License Agreement

‘Whiteline’ controls how the unit displays information about

The Fishfinder 80 comes with a built-in simulator mode that will allow the user

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from

By using the Fishfinder 80, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the

the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components

the bottom type (hard or soft). With the Whiteline ‘OFF’, the

to practice and learn the operation of the unit at home rather than on the water.

that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or

following software license agreement. Please read this agreement carefully.

bottom return will display as solid black and contain no infor-

labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not

Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the

The unit will indicate that it is running the simulator mode by displaying a message

mation on bottom hardness. With Whiteline ‘ON’, the bottom

cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.

“Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, owner-

in the lower left of the display. While in the simulator mode, the unit will display a

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL

return will become a black & white pattern and can be used to

Whiteline ‘ON’

ship rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.

random bottom scene and the Fishfinder 80 can be controlled (except Noise Reject

OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING

determine bottom hardness. A hard bottom will return a stronger

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under

and Gain) just as if it were on the water. To exit the Simulator, turn the unit off. If no

UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

signal and display a thicker bottom layer. A weaker (soft) bottom

STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH

the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further

keys are pressed for 2 minutes, the unit will automatically reset while in simulator

MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

acknowledge that the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade

return will display a thinner bottom layer. The selections are: ‘Off’ or

mode. If the unit does not detect a transducer attached, it will automatically start in

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CON-

secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret

‘On’ (default).

SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE

of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse

Simulator mode.

Noise Reject

THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of

engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

‘Noise Reject’ helps filter unwanted noise from the chart (espe-

Whiteline ‘OFF’

Contrast

derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to

Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the

any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.

cially when moving at faster speeds) and can be turned ‘OFF’ or set

‘Contrast’ of the display may need to be adjusted to compensate for

purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

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to a fixed value from 1-100%. Remember when setting the ‘Noise

light levels or viewing angles.

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Reject’, the higher the noise rejection setting, the more likely the

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and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN.

unit will not show fish or structure. The selections are: 1-100%

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This option allows you to restore the factory default settings for the

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The Fishfinder 80 has no user-serviceable parts and is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open

default), Meters (m) or Fathoms (fa). (If the ‘Depth Alarm’ is set when

provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like

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‘Units’ are changed, the ‘Depth Alarm’ will be defaulted to ‘Off’)

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