Powering the 491 on and off
As part of its
The 491 is automatically shut off by the navigator when you press and hold PWR until the screen goes dark.
Setting up the 491
Using 491 with the 961/962
Your 491 should be installed by a qualified marine technician. Your satisfaction with the system’s performance will be greatly influenced by the practical knowledge and experience of the installer. Unlike GPS or other marine electronics systems, echo sounder installation is as much an art as a science.
The installation procedure includes setting up the following options:
•the transducer’s depth
•the speed and temperature
•the calibration for the speed sensor
•the calibration for the temperature sensor
•the gain calibration for the transducer
You may wish to change the following options from time to time to match your personal preferences:
•depth units (feet, meters, or fathoms) on the screen
•temperature units (Celsius or Fahrenheit) on the screen
•temperature scale (lowest and highest) on the screen
•(961/962 only) automatic saving of *FISH##* or *THERM##* waypoints when the 491 detects the presence of fish or a certain water temperature that you’ve set
Before starting, you should
1.Press STAR until you reach the SERVICE MENU screen.
2.Press PORT SETUP.
3.Press PORT 3.
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