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FishFinder L265
Contents
Simulator Deep Alarm
Fish Alarm
Cleaning Instructions
How to Contact Raymarine
List of Figures
Introduction
About the FishFinder L265
Optional Accessories
System Components
Standard Equipment
Standard Transducers
Introduction
About the Transducer
Installation
Selecting the Correct Type of Transducer
Use a transom-mount transducer if
Use a thru-hull transducer if
Assembling the Transducer Bracket
Use a low-profile transducer if
Use an in-hull transducer if
Use a trolling motor transducer if
Positioning the Transom-Mount Transducer
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Mounting the Transom-Mount Transducer
Mounting the Optional Sidelooker Transducer
Installing Sidelooker Transducer
Installation
Installation Notes In-Hull Transducer
Mounting the Display Unit Standard Mount
Dismounting the Display Unit
Mounting the Display Unit Flush Mount
Installation
Flush-mount Installation
Installing the Transducer Cable
Installing Cable on Transom
Installing the Transducer Cable Sidelooker Option
DC Power Connections
Installation
Operating Instructions
Controls on Display Unit
Setup Memory
Turning the Power On and Off
Control pad
Press Lamp/Contrast Menu appears when you first press
Mode. If you do not make any changes to the settings
Lamp/Contrast Menu
Within 7 seconds, the unit automatically exits from
Return to FishFinder
Operating Pages
FishFinder
Auto features on
If any of the automatic features are turned on, the Auto
Range, auto sensitivity, and auto zoom features
Top of display
Auto zoom on Z
Center of display
If the fish is detected using the narrow 200 kHz beam,
When the fish symbol function is off
For more on this, see Choosing the Frequency
Bottom of display
Choosing a Frequency
Fish Indications
Operating Instructions
Bottom Indications
Performance Modes
Zoom
Press
Operating Instructions
Scope Bottom Coverage
Operating Instructions
Digital
Sidelooker
Operating Instructions
Distance from the boat to the fish. Remember that this
Distance is measured sideways. See Fig
Operating Instructions
Setup Instructions
Setup Menu
Or falls, the FishFinder will adjust the range to keep
Range Setting
Bottom in the display
Sensitivity Setting
Chart Speed Setting
Manual sensitivity
Zoom Setting
Same information is displayed in a smaller horizontal space
Bottom contour, and adjusts the position of the Zoom
Window accordingly with changes in depth. This feature is
Particularly useful when fishing for species of fish which
Arrow on the Page control pad to select Auto or
Frequency
Frequency Setting
Your choice
System Setup Display
General, the larger the symbol, the larger the fish. For
More information, see the section on Fish Indications
By showing an arch-shaped line. See -5. This kind
Display does not include the depth readings for the fish
Echoes are displayed in black. When the feature is
Using a solid area of black or gray
This feature helps to show the difference between
Boat. See -10. If you have installed this
Into deep water and trigger the alarm, the letter D will
Deep Alarm features when you are anchored. Set the limits
Way, the unit will trigger an alarm if the anchor drags
Silence the buzzer for the current alarm condition.
Setup Instructions for Sidelooker
Button to go back to the Sidelooker
Default Settings
Resetting the Unit to Factory Defaults
If you press
Cleaning Instructions
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Suggestions
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Display unit does not see the bottom or fish
Display unit shows lots of background noise
How to Contact Raymarine
For marine product and services information
For accessories and parts
For product repair service
Raymarine in Europe
Prepaid Return Service
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Specifications
General Information
FishFinder Functions
Connector Diagrams
Glossary of Terms
Glossary
Nautical mile 6076 feet
Limited Warranty Certificate
Warranty Limitations
Factory Service Centers