Furuno FCV-600 User manual

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Sales Bulletin
Attention: All FURUNO Distributors/Subsidiaries
SB No: FSB23-0002
Number of Pages: 33
Date: April 3, 2023
TruEcho CHIRP™ Fish Finders
Model: FCV-600
Model: FCV-800
9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nisinomiya, 662-8580, Japan
www.furuno.co.jp

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INDEX
1. Improved Visual Impression
1.1. Piano Black Screen with Keypad
1.2. Bright LCDs with Improved Screen
Resolutions
2. Clear Underwater View and Color Presentation
2.1. TruEcho CHIRP™ and CW
2.2. New Colors – Sunlight and Yellow
2.3. Color Expand
2.4. Preset Frequency
2.5. Full Screen Zoom
2.6. A-Scope Diameters
2.7. Post Processing Gain
2.8. Simultaneous Transmission with TruEcho
CHIRP™ (FCV-800 Only)
3. Expanded Connectivity
3.1. Dual Transducer Ports – CW + Single-Band
CHIRP (FCV-800)
3.2. Dual Transducer Ports – 2×Single-Band
CHIRP (FCV-800)
3.3. Dual Transducer Ports – 1×Dual-Band
CHIRP (FCV-800)
3.4. Wireless LAN – Remote Display
3.5. Heave Correction with SATELLITE
COMPASS™
3.6. Bottom Hardness Output (FCV-800 Only)
3.7. Expanded Input/Output Ports
4. Specifications
4.1. Comprising
4.2. Transducers
Transducers – CW Types
Transducers – CHIRP Types
4.3. Comparison – FURUNO Models
5. Installing FCV-600 and FCV-800
5.1. Dimensions
5.2. Interconnection – FCV-600
5.3. Interconnection – FCV-800
Case 1 – FCV-800 with Single Transducer: CW
or Single-Band CHIRP
Case 2 – FCV-800 with Dual Transducers: CW +
Single-Band CHIRP
Case 3 – FCV-800 with Dual Transducers:
2×Single-Band CHIRP
Case 4 – FCV-800 with Dual-Band CHIRP (1
kW)
6. Remote Display via Wireless LAN
6.1. Master FCV-600 with SUB FCV-600
6.2. Master FCV-800 with SUB FCV-800
6.3. Master FCV-600 or FCV-800 with TZ iBoat
App (iOS/iPad OS Device)
6.4. Master FCV-600 or FCV-800 with NavNet
Viewer App (Android Device)
7. Tips on Demo Mode

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The FCV-600 and FCV-800 are New Fish Finders replacing the FCV-628 and FCV-588. While the conventional
models have been utilized in a variety of market segments from compact recreational boats to coastal, commercial
fishing boats, these new models offer more features with the latest technology, which have been developed for the
built-in Fish Finders of NavNet TZtouch3 series MFDs and GP-1871F/1971F.
1. Improved Visual Impression
1.1. Piano Black Screen with Keypad
Upscale impression from front panel:
The display consists of the piano black front panel
covered with glass in combination with the keypad.
Their appearance is consistent with the recently released
TZT9F/12F from NavNet TZtouch3 series MFDs and
FR-10/12 Radar displays.
Photo –
FCV-600 (left) and FCV-800 (right) with standard hanger
Example –
TZT9F (left)
FR-12 (right)
Easy-to-press keys:
The rubber keys on the keypad are reclined upward or downward to be easily pressed.
Robust rotary knob:
The FCV-600 and FCV-800 are equipped with a robust rotary knob, which can be used to
easily adjust the gain and menu items.
Example –FCV-800
Model: FCV-600
(NEW)
Model:
FCV-628
Model:
FCV-588
Model: FCV-800
(NEW)

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1.2. Bright LCDs with Improved Screen Resolutions
FCV-600
While the LCD type of 5.7” models have evolved from FCV-620 (QVGA: 320×240) to FCV-627 and FCV-628 (VGA:
640×480), the new FCV-600 maintains the clear screen resolution of VGA (640×480) with an improved
screen brilliance from 800 to 1000 cd/㎡.
FCV-620 (2006)
FCV-627 (2012)
FCV-628 (2015)
FCV-600 (NEW)
QVGA (320×240)
(cd/㎡not stated)
VGA (640×480)
800 cd/㎡
VGA (640×480)
800 cd/㎡
VGA (640×480)
1000 cd/㎡
FCV-800
While the LCD type of 8.4” models have had the screen resolution of VGA (640×480) with the FCV-585/587/588, the
new FCV-800 has an improved screen resolution of SVGA (800×600) with 800 cd/㎡ of brilliance. This
improved screen resolution and brilliance offers excellent visibility of echoes and structure while fishing.
FCV-585 (2006)
FCV-587 (2012)
FCV-588 (2015)
FCV-800 (NEW)
VGA (640×480)
(cd/㎡not stated)
VGA (640×480)
800 cd/㎡
VGA (640×480)
800 cd/㎡
SVGA (800×600)
800 cd/㎡

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2. Clear Underwater View and Color Presentation
2.1. TruEcho CHIRP™ and CW
Clear images by TruEcho CHIRP™, which have been available with larger screen models, are now available on
compact standalone models in addition to conventionally supported CW transducers.
TruEcho CHIRP™
CW
Transducer: B150M, 300 W, 95-155 kHz
(Central: 125 kHz)
The gain is manually adjusted to show a plankton layer
slightly shown. Fish targets at the middle to the bottom
layers are individually shown in sharp echoes.
Transducer: 520-5PSD, 600 W, 50/200 kHz
(Screenshot from Single Frequency Mode –HF)
The gain is adjusted to have the same background echo at
the plankton layer as the screenshot from CHIRP. Fish
targets are well detected but not as sharp as CHIRP.
Note:
When only a CW transducer (50/200 kHz) is available
onboard for retrofit from previous models, you may enjoy
sharp images with RezBoost™. RezBoost™has been
utilized since the FCV-628/588 and TZTL12F/15F were
introduced in 2015 and is available with the new FCV-600
and FCV-800. See Sales Bulletins FSB16-0007 and
FSB16-0008 for details of RezBoost™.
Example –FCV-800 in Dual Frequency Mode

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2.2. New Colors – Sunlight and Yellow
Two (2) new color scheme options are added to offer enhanced visibility under bright sunlight conditions.
Sunlight
This new color has been added to the GP-1871F/1971F V4.0 and TZT9F/12F/16F/19F V3.01. The
green-based color offers good visibility under sunlight and is available with the FCV-600 and FCV-800.
Yellow
This is another solution to secure good visibility under bright sunlight. The yellow-based color is clearly
visible like conventional Radar echoes and available in Fish Finders for the first time with the FCV-600 and
FCV-800.
Sunlight (New)
Yellow (New)
C.F., White (Conventional)
Notes:
(1) While adding new colors to the FCV-600 and
FCV-800, some colors are removed compared
to the previous models. The table at right
compares available colors between new and
previous models.
FCV-600 and FCV-800
FCV-628 and FCV-588
White
Black
–
Blue
Sunlight
Yellow
White
Black
Mono
Blue
–
–

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(2) The Blue color looks different between new and
previous models due to LCD characteristics.
The Blue color on the FCV-600 and FCV-800
looks the same as the GP-1871F/1971F V4.0
and TZT9F/12F/16F/19F V2.01, as well as
models such as FCV-1900.
Left –FCV-800 (Blue)
Right –FCV-628 (Blue)
Bottom –TZT16F (Blue)

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2.3. Color Expand
Color Expand mode has been added to the GP-1871F/1971F V4.0 and TZT9F/12F/16F/19F V3.01 and later software
versions, and is now available with the FCV-600 and FCV-800. With the conventional color range, strong echoes from the
seabed and a big school of fish were shown in the similar color, i.e., brown to dark red. With new Color Expand mode,
when the strength of echoes from the seabed and fish is slightly different, they are displayed in separate
colors so that you can intuitively identify the fish over the seabed.
In the following example, the FCV-800 shows echoes from the fish reef area off the coast of Kobe. With the new
presentation of Color Expand, the seabed and fish reef structures are shown in slightly separated colors.
Fish targets above the fish reef or above the seabed are also shown in different colors. The relationship
between the seabed, structures, and fish are intuitively identified at a glance.
Color Expand –ON (NEW)
Color Expand –OFF (Conventional)
Color: White
Color: White

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Color Expand mode works fine in
combination with new color
schemes.
In this example, Sunlight color is
assigned. Similar to the cases of
GP-1871F/1971F and TZT9F/12F/
16F/19F, fish targets around the
seabed and fish reefs can be easily
found on the screen.
Color Expand mode is shown in
Yellow color scheme. While strong
echoes are shown in graduated
colors between yellow and green,
the difference between the seabed,
fish reefs, and fish targets are easily
identified.
Note:
This color presentation is available in the Manual Gain mode only.
Note and Tips – Appropriate Occasions of Color Expand
In deep waters, where echoes are weaker than shallow areas, Color Expand mode may show hard targets such as
seabed and a big school of fish in light colors: Targets at the surface to middle layer, which has weaker echoes, will be
shown in lighter colors and may not be intuitively identified as fish targets. In such cases, turn off Color Expand mode
to show in the conventional presentation mode.
The following example shows the echo presentation at deeper water than the comparison shots above.
Transducer : TM165HW
Depth : 100 m
Color Expand: ON
Color: Sunlight
Color Expand: OFF
Color: Sunlight
Color Expand: OFF
Color: Yellow
Color Expand: ON
Color: Yellow

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Color Expand – OFF (Conventional)
Color Expand – ON (NEW)
While the seabed is presented in dark brown colors,
targets at the surface layer are shown in
red/yellow/orange colors, so that you may identify a
school of bait fish.
The seabed is shown in light color. The echo at the surface
layer is in light blue, which looks like noise rather than a
bait ball.
2.4. Preset Frequency
A maximum of three (3) frequencies can be
preset: In [Menu] –[Sounder] –[CHIRP
Preset], set [TX Mode], [Center Frequency],
and [CHIRP Width] of both HF and LF. The
frequency can be preset for the following
purposes.
Suitable frequency by fish type
Avoid interference with other boats
Lower frequency for deeper detection
Higher frequency for higher resolution
TX Mode
Descriptions
Auto CHIRP
While the range becomes deeper, the center frequency will be shifted to the lower side
automatically and the CHIRP width becomes narrower.
Manual CHIRP
CHIRP transmission will be processed referring to the preset center frequency.
CW
CW transmission will be processed referring to the preset center frequency.

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2.5. Full Screen Zoom
Bottom Lock and Bottom Zoom
modes are available in a full
screen. When you focus on bottom
targets only, these screen modes
are useful.
Color Scheme: Sunlight
Color Expand: ON
Bottom Lock
Bottom Zoom
2.6. A-Scope Diameters
The FCV-600 and FCV-800 show the A-Scope with the coverage in diameters at the bottom and middle layers.
Previously, only the radius (half the total distance) was shown. The indication of diameter helps to intuitively identify
how wide the total transmission area is covered at each layer.
New –FCV-600 and FCV-800
Previous –FCV-628 and FCV-588

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2.7. Post Processing Gain
Post Processing Gain enables you to apply adjusted gain settings to the past screen history. While this function has been
utilized on many Fish Finder models, it is the first time to have it available on compact 5” and 8” models. In this example,
when the gain is lowered, distribution of fish targets between fish reefs are clearly identified by suppressing weak echoes
all over the screen.
2.8. Simultaneous Transmission with TruEcho CHIRP™ (FCV-800 Only)
When the FCV-800 is connected with a dual-band CHIRP transducer or with a pair of single-band CHIRP
transducers, the FCV-800 will simultaneously transmit in both frequencies, so that picture advance speed is
faster than alternate transmission.

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Simultaneous Transsmission (NEW)
Alternate Transmission (Conventional)
While HF and LF sides are transmitted simultaneously, the
picture of both screens are advansed simultanously.
With a CW transudcer connected, HF and LF are
transmitted alternately and the picture of both screens
are advanced by turn.
Notes:
(1) When both a CW transducer and single-band MF CHIRP transducer are connected, simultaneous transmission is also
available in Dual Frequency mode of CW (50 or 200 kHz) and CHIRP (MF).
(2) Simultaneous transmission with CW and single-band HF CHIRP is NOT available because the frequency range is
duplicated between CW (200 kHz) and HF CHIRP.
(3) Simultaneous transmission is NOT available with CW (50/200 kHz) – Dual Frequency mode.
See Section 5.3 – Case 2, Case 3, and Case 4 for interconnection of dual transducers and dual-band CHIRP
transducers.

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3. Expanded Connectivity
3.1. Dual Transducer Ports – CW + Single-Band CHIRP (FCV-800)
Conventionally, CW type transducers with 50/200 kHz have been utilized for ACCU-FISH™ and Bottom Discrimination
functions. While these functions require transmission by dual frequency – 50/200 kHz, they are not available with
single-band CHIRP. With the FCV-800, dual transducer ports are available for simultaneous connection of CW and
single-band CHIRP transducers. While showing crisp echoes from CHIRP on the screen, ACCU-FISH™ and
Bottom Discrimination are also processed using the CW transducer transmitted in the background and
overlaid on the screen.
NEW –CW + Single-Band CHIRP
Conventional –CW Only
Echoes
from CHIRP transducer
(MF or HF)
ACCU-FISH™
Bottom Discrimination
from CW transducer
(50/200 kHz)
Echoes
ACCU-FISH™
Bottom Discrimination
from CW transducer
(50/200 kHz)

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In this example, both the CW transducer (525STID-PWD,
i.e., Airmar P66) and the single-band CHIRP transducer
(TM165HW) are connected and they are transmitting. On
the screen, [CHIRP (H)] is selected to show sharp echoes
from CHIRP. On the other hand, ACCU-FISH™ icons and
Bottom Discrimination information are also overlaid on the
CHIRP echoes. You can enjoy sharp CHIRP echoes,
ACCU-FISH™, and Bottom Discrimination on one screen.
In this example, only the CW transducer (525STID-PWD,
i.e., Airmar P66) is connected. The screen shows echoes
with ACCU-FISH™ icons and Bottom Discrimination
information.
See Section 5.3 – Case 1 for details of connection procedure.
Note:
When combining a CW transducer with single-band CHIRP, LF CHIRP transducers CANNOT be used. (The LF side of
CW and LF of CHIRP use the common port internally.) Make sure to connect a MF or HF CHIRP transducer.
Tips:
When both a CW transducer and single-band MF CHIRP transducer are connected, simultaneous transmission is
available in Dual Frequency mode of CW (50 or 200 kHz) and CHIRP (MF). Simultaneous transmission with CW and
single-band HF CHIRP is NOT available because the frequency range is duplicated between CW (200 kHz) and HF CHIRP.
MF types are recommended for faster picture advance speed than HF. See Section 2.8 for details of
simultaneous transmission with FCV-800.
3.2. Dual Transducer Ports – 2×Single-Band CHIRP (FCV-800)
The dual transducer ports can also be utilized to connect two (2)
sets of single-band CHIRP transducers. When two (2)
transducers are required to cover both port and starboard sides from
a reclined hull, this paired installation is available with the FCV-800.
In this example, a low frequency CHIRP
transducer at port is connected to
[XDR1] port and a high frequency
CHIRP at starboard to [XDR2]. On the
FCV-800, Dual Frequency mode is
selected to show both frequencies from
the different transducer sources.
See Section 5.3 –Case 2 for details of
connection procedure, as well as
available combination of single-band CHIRP transducers.

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3.3. Dual Transducer Ports – 1×Dual-Band CHIRP (FCV-800)
The FCV-800 is compatible with
Airmar 1 kW dual-band CHIRP
transducers.
In this example, the B265LH is used at
the Pacific Ocean off the coast of
Wakayama prefecture with rough tidal
current. Thermocline layers, which
contain many planktons, are well
detected, so that you can see that
three (3) tidal current layers are
present from the surface to the
bottom.
See Section 5.3 –Case 3 for details
of connection procedure.
3.4. Wireless LAN – Remote Display
The second display can be networked as a SUB display via Wireless LAN. Echoes, NAV data, and most menu
settings are shared between Master and SUB displays. While installing the Master FCV-600/800 at the helm, the
SUB display can be installed at the stern or bow, where you can monitor the Fish Finder screen while dropping a
jig/weight.
See Section 6 for details of available remote display options and combinations.
Note:
The built-in wireless LAN module is approved in US, Canada, NZ, AU, EU, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Brazil, and South
Africa.

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3.5. Heave Correction with SATELLITE COMPASS™
The Heave Correction function has been utilized with large standalone models such as
FCV-1150 and FCV-1900, as well as NavNet series MFDs. Now, this useful function is
available with the compact standalone FCV-600 and FCV-800 models. Now that
compact SATELLITE COMPASS™ models of SCX-20 (NMEA2000 for
FCV-600/800) and SCX-21 (NMEA0183 for FCV-800 only) are also available,
Heave Correction can be easily offered to smaller sizes of boats with FCV-600
and FCV-800.
Note on FCV-800:
When External KP is turned on, heave correction does not work because TX timing is controlled by a master unit.
3.6. Bottom Hardness Output (FCV-800 Only)
The FCV-800 outputs bottom hardness data to external plotters such as TZ Professional. While some fishing operators
refer to the accumulated bottom hardness information to determine the bottom types and suitable areas for target
species, the bottom hardness data from the FCV-800 can be well utlized for this operation.
Note:
(1) This function is supported with CW transducers only, not with CHIRP.
(2) When a CW transducer is used in Dual Frequency mode, the LF side is used as the bottom hardness source.

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3.7. Expanded Input/Output Ports
The FCV-600 and FCV-800 has expanded input/output ports compared to previous models. The FCV-600 utilizes
NMEA2000, not NMEA0183, to cope with the latest simplified configuration onboard. Both models have one (1) USB port
to easily update software and import/export setting data. No dedicated serial cable with D-SUB connector is required for
softare update.
New
Previous
FCV-600
1×Transducer
(No NMEA0183)
1×NMEA2000
1×USB
Built-in Wireless LAN
FCV-628
1×transducer
1×NMEA0183 (In/Out)
FCV-800
2×Transducers
1×NMEA0183
1×NMEA2000
1×USB
Built-in Wireless LAN
FCV-588
1×transducer
1×NMEA0183

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4. Specifications
4.1. Comprising
BOM
Description
Type
Remarks
IMD040670AA
FISH FINDER
FCV600
Including power cable, hanger, hard cover, installation materials,
documents (operator’s manual not enclosed but posted in website)
IMD040680AA
FISH FINDER
FCV800
FCV-600
Left: Display with hanger
Right: Power cable FRU-CF-H07-02M (2m)
Order in multiple of four (4) sets: For shipment, a total of four (4)
product boxes are packed in one (1) carton.
(Ref. –The FCV-628: Six sets in one carton)
FCV-800
Left: Display with hanger
Right: Power cable FRU-CF-H16-02M (2m)
Order in multiple of two (2) sets: For
shipment, a total of two (2) product boxes
are packed in one (1) carton.
(Ref. –The FCV-588: Two sets in one carton)
Note on Operator’s Manual
Note:
While Operator's Manual (OM) is NOT enclosed in a product
carton, the cover page of enclosed Installation Manual shows a
QR code to access the Software Download page of furuno.com
website for OM. OM of FCV-600 and FCV-800 will be available in
furuno.com after the public launch date: Make sure to refer to
OM posted to FREXS+ before launching to public.
Installation Manual –
Cover Page with QR code
Operator’s Manuals
will be posted to the
Software Download
page of furuno.com
website

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New Options
Flush Mount Kit for FCV-600:
OP02-89
This kit is used to flush mount the FCV-600 from the rear side in the similar
procedure as NavNet TZtouch3 series MFDs, etc. See Section 5.1 for dimensions
for flush mount.
Flush Mount Kit for FCV-800:
OP02-88
This kit is used to flush mount the FCV-800, screwing from the front side. See
Section 5.1 for dimensions for flush mount.
Adapter cable for FCV-800:
FRU-MJ10CCB12-300
This adapter cable is used to connect a 1 kW dual-band
CHIRP transducer to the FCV-800. See Section 3.3 and
5.3 for details of this cable and connection procedure.
4.2. Transducers
The following tables show compatible transducers with the FCV-600 and FCV-800, as well as supported functions per
transducer types.
2×Plates
Sponge
4×Screws
Sponge
To 1 kW dual-band
CHIRP transducer
To FCV-800 XDR1
and XDR2 ports