Garmin echo 300 Series User manual

August2014
echo TM 200, 300, and 500 Series
Owner 's Manual
Printed in Taiwan
190-01709-00_00 ~

Introduction
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Manual Conventions
In this manual, the term "se lect " is used to describe these actions.
• Highlighting a menu item and pressing ENTER.
• Pressing a key, such as ENTER or MENU.
When you are instructed to select menu items, small arrows may appear in the
text. They indicate that you should highlight a series of items using .... and .... .
and select ENTER after each item. For example, for "select MENU > Pause/
R ew in dS onar ," select MENU, and then select .... or .... until Pause/Rewind
Sonar is highlighted , and then select ENTER.
Entering Numerical Values
You can enter numerical values when setting alarms or setting an offset.
1 Select .... and .... to select the first numerical value.
2 Select ~ or EN T ER to advance to the next digit.
2
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust all numerical values.
Getting Started
Keys
MENU Displays or hides a list of options.
ENTER Selects a menu item.
..........
Scrolls through options or changes settings .
()
Selects page options.
6
Turns the device on or off and adjusts the backlight.
Turning on the Device Automatica ll y
You can set the device to turn on automatically when the power is applied.
Otherwise, you must select C).
Select ME NU > Se t up > System > Auto Power> On .
Adjusting the Backlight
1 Select MENU > Setup > System > Backlight.
2 Select"" and .... .

Adjusting
the
Color
Scheme
For
the
echo
300
and
500
series
devices,
you
can
set
the
color
scheme
for
all
sonar
screens.
1
Select
MENU
>
Setup
>
Sonar
Setup
>
Color
Scheme.
2
Select
a
color
scheme.
Setting
the
Color
Mode
For
the
echo
300
and
500
series
devices,
you
can
set
the
sonar
screen
color
mode
for
day
or
night
use.
1
Select
MENU>
Setup>
System>
Color
Mode.
2
Select
Day
or
Night.
Selecting
the
Transducer
Type
Before
you
can
select
the
transducer
type,
you
must
know
what
kind
of
transducer
you
have.
You
may
need
to
set
the
transducer
type
to
make
the
sonar
function
properly.
1
From
a
sonar
view,
select
MENU>
Setup>
Sonar
Setup>
Transducer
Type.
2
Select
an
option:
•
If
you
have
a
200/77
kHz,
dual-beam
transducer,
select
Dual
Beam.
•
If
you
have
a
200/50
kHz
dual-frequency
transducer,
select
Dual
Frequency.
•
If
you
have
a
DownVO
transducer,
select
DownVu.
•
If
you
have
another
type
of
transducer,
select
it
from
the
list.
Adjusting
the
Contrast
NOTE:
This
feature
is
not
available
on
all
models.
1
Select
MENU
>
Setup
>
System
>
Contrast.
2
Select
A.
or,...-.
TIP:
Hold
A.
or,....
to
make
large
adjustments
quickly.
3
Select
ENTER.
Setting
the
Beeper
You
can
set
when
the
device
makes
sounds.
1
Select
MENU
>
Setup
>
System
>
Beeper
.
2
Select
an
option:
•
To
have
the
device
beep
when
you
select
an
item
and
when
an
alarm
is
triggered,
select
On.
•
To
have
the
device
beep
only
when
alarms
are
triggered,
select
Alarms
Only.
Menu
Timeout
When
a
menu
is
open
for
15
seconds
and
no
selections
are
made,
the
menu
closes
and
the
previous
screen
is
displayed.
Using
Quick
Adjust
After
adjusting
a
setting
and
returning
to
a
page,
you
can
quickly
return
to
the
setting
options.
Select
A.
or
,....
.
Pages
You
can
view
sonar
information
in
different
formats
using
the
Pages
menu
.
Selecting
a
Page
1
Select
MENU
>
Pages.
2
Select
a
page.
TIP:
For
the
echo
200
and
500
series
devices,
you
can
access
the
pages
menu
quickly
by
selecting
~or~
from
any
screen.
Full
Screen
Page
You
can
see
a
full-view
graph
of
sonar
readings
from
a
transducer
on
the
full
screen
page.
3

From
the
pages
menu,
select
Traditional
or
DownVi.l.
..
.
..;
-
:
,.
:.
,.
...
...
. . .,
-...
...
-
~
·=-
-
....
.
;
-
<D
Bottom
depth
®
Water
temperature
®
Water
speed
(
When
a
water-speed
capable
transducer
is
connected
)
@
Suspended
targets
@
Transducer
frequen
cy
@
Screen
depth
as
the
sc
r
een
scrolls
from
ri
ght
to
l
eft
·-
Split
Zoom
Page
On
the
split
zoom
page
,
you
can
see
a
full-view
graph
of
sonar
readings
on
the
right
side
of
the
screen
,
and
a
magnified
portion
of
that
graph
on
the
left
side
of
the
screen.
Select
MENU
>
Pages
>
Split
Zoom
.
4
<D
Zoomed
depth
scale
®
Zoom
window
®
Depth
range
Increasing
the
Width
of
the
Zoom
Screen
You
can
increase
the
width
of
the
magnified
portion
of
the
split
zoom
page
.
From
the
split
zoom
page
,
select
MENU
>
Setup
>
Sonar
Setup
>
Split
Size
>
Large
.
Split
Frequency
Page
You
can
view
two
frequencies
from
the
split
frequency
page
.
NOTE
:
You
must
have
a
dual-beam
transducer
or
a
dual-frequency
transducer
to
use
the
split
frequency
page.
Select
MENU
>
Pages
>
Split
Frequen
cy.

Log Page Settings
Select MENU > Pages> Log .
Depth : Shows a graphic log of depth readings ove r time.
De pth L og Du r at i on : Sets the time scale of the depth log. Increasing the
duration shows depth variations over a longer period of time. Decreasing the
duration shows more details over a shorter period of time.
Scale : sets the scale of the depth range. Increasing the depth-range scale shows
more variations in depth. Decreasing the depth-range scale shows more
detail in the variation. Auto adjusts the depth range to show all log values
within the selected duration.
Temperatu re: Shows a graphic log of water temperature readings over time.
Increasing the temperature-range scale shows more variations in
temperatu r e. Decreasing the temperature-range scale shows more detail
within the variations. Auto adjusts the display to show all log values within the
selected duration .
Flasher Page
The flasher page shows sonar information on a circular depth scale , indicating
what is beneath your boat. It is organized as a ring that starts at the top and
progresses clockwise. Depth is indicated by the scale inside the ring. Sonar
information flashes on the ring when it is received at the depth indicated. The
colors indicate different strengths of the sonar return.
Select MENU > Pages> Fl a sher .
(!) Depth at your present location
@ Depth sca le
Numbers Page
You can view numeric information instead of a graphic from the numbers page.
Select MENU > Pages > Numbers .
Resetting the Odometer
Before yo u can reset the odometer, you mu st connect the device to a speed-
wheel transducer .
5

From
the
Numbers
page,
select
MENU
>
Reset
Odometer.
Sonar
The
full
screen
page,
the
split
zoom
page,
the
split
frequency
page,
and
the
flasher
page
are
visual
representations
of
the
area
beneath
your
boat.
You
can
customize
these
sonar
views.
NOTE:
Not
all
devices
have
these
features.
DownVu
Sonar
View
NOTE:
Not
all
models
support
DownVu
sonar
technology
and
transducers.
NOTE:
To
receive
DownVu
scanning
sonar,
you
need
a
compatible
chartplotter
or
fishfinder
and
a
compatible
transducer.
DownVu
high-frequency
sonar
provides
a
clearer
picture
below
the
boat,
providing
a
more
detailed
representation
of
structures
the
boat
is
passing
over.
Traditiona.l
transducers
emit
a
conical
beam.
The
DownVu
scanning
sonar
technology
emits
a
narrow
beam,
similar
to
the
shape
of
the
beam
in
a
copying
machine.
This
beam
provides
a
clearer,
picture-like
image
of
what
is
beneath
the
boat.
Sonar
Frequencies
NOTE:
The
frequencies
available
depend
on
the
transducer
being
used.
Adjusting
the
frequency
helps
adapt
the
sonar
for
your
particular
goals
and
the
present
depth
of
the
water.
Higher
frequencies
use
narrow
beam
widths,
and
are
better
for
high-speed
operation
and
rough
sea
conditions.
Bottom
definition
and
thermocline
definition
can
be
better
when
using
a
higher
frequency.
Lower
frequencies
use
wider
beam
widths,
which
cover
a
larger
area
and
can
let
the
fisherman
see
more
targets,
but
could
also
generate
more
surface
noise
and
reduce
bottom
signal
continuity
during
rough
sea
conditions.
Wider
beam
widths
generate
larger
arches
for
fish
target
returns,
making
them
ideal
for
locating
fish.
Wider
beam
widths
also
perform
better
in
deep
water,
because
the
lower
6
frequency
has
better
deep
water
penetration.
They
can
be
used
to
search
for
structures
such
as
brush
piles.
Viewing
two
frequencies
concurrently
using
the
split
frequency
view,
allows
you
to
see
deeper
with
the
lower
frequency
return
and
at
the
same
time
see
more
detail
from
the
higher
frequency
return.
Selecting
a
Frequency
1
Select
MENU.
2
Select
Frequency
or
FREQ.
3
Select
a
frequency.
Adjusting
the
Range
of
the
Depth
Scale
You
can
adjust
the
range
of
the
depth
scale
that
appears
on
the
right
side
of
the
screen.
Automatic
ranging
keeps
the
bottom
within
the
lower
third
of
the
sonar
screen,
and
can
be
useful
for
tracking
the
bottom
where
there
are
slow
or
moderate
terrain
changes.
When
the
depth
changes
dramatically,
like
a
drop
off
or
cliff,
manually
adjusting
the
range
allows
a
view
of
a
specified
depth
range.
The
bottom
is
shown
on
the
screen
as
long
as
the
bottom
is
anywhere
within
the
manual
range
established.
1
Select
MENU
>
Range.
2
Select
an
option.
•
To
allow
the
device
to
adjust
the
range
automatically
based
on
the
depth,
select
Auto.
•
To
increase
or
decrease
the
range
manually,
select
Manual,
and
select_._
or
....
NOTE:
Setting
the
range
on
one
page
applies
that
setting
to
all
pages.
Adjusting
the
Zoom
You
can
adjust
the
zoom
manually
by
specifying
the
span
and
a
fixed
starting
depth.
For
example,
when
the
depth
is
15
meters
and
a
starting
depth
of
5
meters,
the
device
displays
a
magnified
area
from
5
meters
deep
to
20
meters
deep.

You
also
can
allow
the
device
to
adjust
the
zoom
automatically
by
specifying
a
span.
The
device
calculates
the
zoom
area
from
the
bottom
of
the
water.
For
example,
if
you
select
a
span
of
10
meters,
the
device
displays
an
magnified
area
from
the
bottom
of
the
water
to
10
meters
above
the
bottom.
1
Select
MENU
>
Zoom.
2
Select
Manual
Zoom
or
Auto
Zoom.
3
Select
Span
and
select
_.._
or
.-
to
increase
or
decrease
the
magnification
of
the
magnified
area.
4
If
necessary,
select
Depth
to
adjust
the
zoomed
window
up
or
down.
NOTE:
The
zoomed
window
tracks
the
bottom
in
auto
mode
only.
Locking
the
Screen
to
the
Water
Bottom
You
can
lock
the
screen
to
the
water
bottom.
For
example,
if
you
select
a
span
of
20
meters,
the
device
shows
an
area
from
the
water
bottom
to
20
meters
above
the
bottom.
The
span
appears
on
the
right
side.
1
From
a
sonar
view,
select
MENU
>
Zoom
>
Bottom
Lock.
2
Select
a
span.
Pausing
the
Sonar
Screen
From
a
sonar
view,
select
MENU
>
Pause/Rewind
Sonar
or
MENU
>
Pause
Sonar.
Opening
the
Sonar
History
NOTE:
Not
all
devices
have
this
feature.
1
From
a
sonar
view,
select
MENU
>
Pause/Rewind
Sonar.
2
Select~
or)
to
adjust
the
vertical
line.
3
Select_.._
or,..
to
adjust
the
horizontal
depth
line.
Setting
the
Sonar
Scroll
Speed
You
can
set
the
rate
at
which
the
sonar
scrolls
from
right
to
left.
A
higher
scroll
speed
shows
more
detail,
especially
while
moving
or
trolling.
A
lower
scroll
speed
displays
sonar
information
on
the
screen
longer.
1
Select
MENU
>
Setup
>
Sonar
Setup
>
Scroll
Speed.
2
Select
a
scroll
speed.
NOTE:
Setting
the
scroll
speed
on
one
page
applies
that
setting
to
all
the
pages.
Showing
and
Adjusting
the
Depth
Line
You
can
show
and
adjust
a
horizontal
line
on
a
sonar
screen.
The
depth
of
the
line
is
indicated
on
the
right
side
of
the
screen.
NOTE:
Showing
a
depth
line
on
one
page
displays
the
depth
line
on
all
the
pages.
1
Select
MENU
>
Depth
Line
>
On.
2
Select~
or).
Configuring
the
Appearance
of
Suspended
Targets
NOTE:
Configuring
the
appearance
of
suspended
targets
on
one
page
applies
that
setting
to
all
pages.
NOTE:
This
feature
is
not
available
on
all
transducers.
-
Shows
suspended
targets
as
symbols.
21
Shows
suspended
targets
as
symbols
with
target
depth
information.
-
~1~
Shows
suspended
targets
as
symbols
with
background
sonar
information.
~~·;·~
Shows
suspended
targets
as
symbols
with
background
sonar
information
and
target
depth
information.
1
From
a
sonar
view,
select
MENU
>
Setup
>
Sonar
Setup
>
Fish
Symbols.
2
Select
an
option.
Turning
on
the
A-Scope
The
a-scope
is
a
vertical
flasher
along
the
right
side
of
the
full-screen
sonar
view.
This
feature
expands
the
most
recently
received
sonar
data
so
that
it
is
easier
to
see.
It
can
also
be
helpful
for
detecting
fish
that
are
close
to
the
bottom.
NOTE:
This
feature
is
not
available
on
all
transducers.
7

From
the
full
screen
page,
select
MENU
>
Setup
>
Sonar
Setup
>
A-Scope
>
On
.
-,
-
.
~\,
_
-
;-r
~
~
~
-::-
....
I
G)
A-Scope
f@
Diameter
of
the
sonar
cone
at
the
present
depth
------
------------~
Sonar
Gain
and
Noise
Settings
You
can
adjust
the
amount
of
gain
and
noise
on
a
sonar
screen
.
The
gain
setting
controls
the
sensitivity
of
the
sonar
receiver
to
compensate
for
water
depth
and
water
cla
r
ity.
Increasing
the
gain
shows
more
detail
,
and
decreasing
the
gain
reduces
screen
clutter.
NOTE
:
Setting
the
gain
on
one page
applies
the
setting
to
a
ll
the
pages
.
Setting
the
Gain
Manually
1
Select
MENU
>
Gain
>
Manual.
2
Select
.......
until
you
begin
to
see
noise
in
the
water
portion
of
the
screen.
3
Select
....,.
to
decrease
the
gain
slightly.
8
Setting
the
Gain
Automatically
NOTE
:To
set
the
gain
on
the
split
frequency
page
,
you
must
set
each
frequency
separately
.
1
Select
MENU
>
Gain
.
2
Select
an
option:
To
display
higher-sensitivity
,
weaker
sonar
returns
with
more
noise
automatically
,
select
Auto-High
.
•
To
display
medium-sensit
i
vity
sonar
returns
with
moderate
noise
automatically
,
select
Auto-Med
.
To
display
lower-sensitivity
sona
r
returns
with
less
noise
automatically
,
select
Auto-Low
.
Setting
Noise
Rejection
You
can
decrease
the
appearance
of
weak
sonar
returns
by
increasing
no
i
se
rejection
.
NOTE:
Setting
noise
rejection
on
one
page
applies
that
setting
to
all
pages.
NOTE
:
To
set
noise
rejection
on
the
split
frequency
page
,
you
must
set
each
frequency
separately.
1
Select
MENU
>
Setup
>
Sonar
Setup
>
Noise
Reject.
2
Set
the
level
of
noise
rejection
.
Hiding
Surface
Noise
You
can
hide
or
display
the
sonar
returns
near
the
surface
of
the
water.
Hiding
surface
noise helps
reduce
screen
clutter.
NOTE:
Setting
the
surface
noise
to
show
or
hide
on
one page
applies
that
setting
to
all
pages
.
Select
MENU
>
Setup
>
Sonar
Setup
>
Surface
Noise
>
Hide
.
Adjusting
the
Contrast
You
can
control
t
he
range
and
intensity
of
colors
by
adjusting
the
brightness
and
contrast
for
DownVO
transducers
.

Contrast
controls
the
range
of
colors
between
high
intensity
targets
and
low
intensity
noise.
A
high
contrast
setting
displays
a
greater
difference
in
coloring
between
noise
and
targets.
A
low
contrast
setting
has
more
mid-tone
colors.
1
Select
MENU
>
Contrast.
2
Use
the
slider
to
increase
or
decrease
the
contrast.
Adjusting
the
Color
Intensity
Brightness
controls
the
intensity
of
the
coloring.
A
higher
brightness
value
makes
targets
easier
to
see
by
using
higher
intensity
coloring.
A
lower
brightness
value
hides
background
noise
by
using
lower
intensity
coloring.
1
Select
MENU
>
Brightness.
2
Select
a
manual
value
or
select
an
option:
•
To
display
higher-sensitivity,
weaker
sonar
returns
with
more
noise
automatically,
select
Auto-High.
•
To
display
medium-sensitivity
sonar
returns
with
moderate
noise
automatically,
select
Auto-Med.
•
To
display
lower-sensitivity
sonar
returns
with
less
noise
automatically,
select
Auto-Low.
Alarms
Select
MENU>
Setup>
Alarms.
Battery:
Sounds
when
the
battery
reaches
a
specified
low
voltage.
Deep
Water:
Sounds
when
the
water
depth
is
deeper
than
the
specified
depth.
Drift:
Sounds
when
depth
variations
at
your
present
location
exceed
the
specified
depth.
Fish:
Sounds
when
the
device
detects
a
suspended
target.
•
••·
sets
the
alarm
to
sound
when
fish
of
all
sizes
are
detected.
•
••
sets
the
alarm
to
sound
only
when
medium
or
large
fish
are
detected.
• ec
sets
the
alarm
to
sound
only
when
large
fish
are
detected.
Shallow
Water:
Sounds
when
the
water
depth
is
shallower
than
the
specified
depth.
Water
Temperature:
Sounds
when
the
water
temperature
varies
more
than
±
2
OF
(±
1.1
oc).
Alarm
settings
are
saved
when
the
device
is
turned
off.
NOTE:
You
must
connect
the
device
to
a
temperature-capable
transducer
to
use
this
alarm.
Sonar
Numbers
Settings
You
can
adjust
which
numbers
are
displayed
on
the
full
screen
page,
the
split
zoom
page,
and
the
split
frequency
page.
You
can
also
adjust
the
size
of
the
numbers.
Select
MENU
>
Setup
>
Sonar
Numbers.
Battery:
Displays
the
battery
voltage.
Number
Size:
Sets
the
number
size.
Odometer:
Displays
the
odometer.
NOTE:
The
device
must
be
connected
to
a
water-speed
wheel
transducer
to
display
the
odometer.
Water
Speed:
Displays
the
water
speed.
NOTE:
The
device
must
be
connected
to
a
speed-wheel
transducer
to
show
the
water
speed.
Water
Temperature:
Displays
the
water
temperature.
NOTE:
The
device
must
be
connected
to
a
temperature
transducer
to
show
the
water
temperature.
System
Settings
Select
MENU
>
Setup
>
System.
Language:
Sets
the
on-screen
language.
System
Information:
Allows
you
to
view
software
information.
System
Unit
Settings
Select
MENU
>
Setup
>
Units.
9

Depth : Sets the depth units to feet (ft) , meters (m), or fathoms (ftm).
Distance : Sets the distance units.
Temperature : Sets the temperature units to Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (0 C).
NOTE: You must have a temperature- r eading transducer connected to
display the temperature .
Water Speed : Sets the water speed units .
NOTE: You must have a water-speed transducer connected to display the
water speed.
Restoring the Factory Default Settings
NOTE : This deletes all settings information you have entered.
1 Select MENU > Setup > System > System Information > Factory Settings .
2 Select an option .
Calibration
Setting the Keel Offset
You can enter a keel offset to compensate for the surface reading f or the depth of
a keel , making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of
from the transducer location .
1 Select an option , based on the location of the transducer:
10
• If the transducer is installed at the water line CD , measure the distance
from the transducer to the keel of the boat. Enter this value in step 3 as a
positive number .
•
If t he transduce r is installed at the bottom of the keel @, measure the
distance from the transducer to the water line. Enter this value in step 3
as a negative number.
2 Select MENU > Setup > Calibration > Keel Offset.
3 Use the arrow keys to enter the keel offset measured in step 1.
Setting the Water Temperature Offset
You can set the temperature offset to compensate for the temperature reading
from a temperature-capable sensor.
1 Measure the water temperature using the temperature-capable transducer
that is connected to the device.
2 Measure the wate r temperature using a different thermometer or temperature
sensor t hat is known to be accurate.
3 Subtract the water temperature measured in step 1 from the water
temperature measured in step 2.

This
is
the
temperature
offset.
Enter
this
value
in
step
6
as
a
positive
number
if
the
sensor
connected
to
the
device
measures
the
water
temperature
as
being
colder
than
it
actually
is.
Enter
this
value
in
step
6
as
a
negative
number
if
the
sensor
connected
to
the
device
measures
the
water
temperature
as
being
warmer
than
it
actually
is.
4
Select
MENU>
Setup>
Calibration>
Temperature
Offset.
5
Use
the
arrow
keys
to
enter
water
temperature
offset
measured
in
step
3.
Calibrating
the
Water
Speed
Sensor
1
Select
MENU
>
Setup
>
Calibration
>
Calibrate
Water
Speed.
2
Follow
the
on-screen
instructions.
NOTE:
You
must
enter
the
top
speed
as
measured
by
an
external
source,
such
as
a
GPS
device.
Do
not
enter
the
water
speed
value
from
a
connected
speed-wheel
transducer.
Appendix
Specifications
Specification
Temperature
Range
Compass
Safe
Distance
Power
Source
Voltage
Range
Rated
Current
Fuse
Model
echo
101
and
1S1
echo
201,
301,
and
SOO
series
echo
101
and
1S1
echo
201
and
301
echo
SOO
series
echo
101
echo
201,
301,
and
SOO
series
All
models
All
models
Measurement
From
so
to
131°F
(from
-1So
to
SS°C)
From
so
to
131°F
(from
-1So
to
ssoc)
10
in.
(2SO
mm)
10
in.
(2SO
mm)
1S.7S
in.
(400
mm)
From
10
to
20
V
From
10
to
28
V
1A
AGC/3AG
-
3.0
A
Specification
Model
Measurement
Freshwater
Depth*
echo
1S1
1600
ft
(488
m)@
77kHz
echo
201,
201dv,
301,
17SO
ft.
(S33
m)@
77kHz
and
301dv
echo
SOO
and
SOOdv
2300
ft.
(701
m)
@
77
kHz
series
*Depth
capacity
is
dependent
on
water
salinity,
bottom
type,
and
other
water
conditions.
Cleaning
the
Outer
Casing
NOTICE
Avoid
chemical
cleaners
and
solvents
that
can
damage
plastic
components.
1
Clean
the
outer
casing
of
the
device
(not
the
screen)
using
a
cloth
dampened
with
a
mild
detergent
solution.
2
Wipe
the
device
dry.
Cleaning
the
Screen
NOTICE
Cleaners
containing
ammonia
will
harm
the
anti-reflective
coating.
The
device
is
coated
with
a
special
anti-reflective
coating
which
is
very
sensitive
to
skin
oils,
waxes,
and
abrasive
cleaners.
1
Apply
an
eyeglass
lens
cleaner
specified
as
safe
for
anti-reflective
coatings
to
the
cloth.
2
Gently
wipe
the
screen
with
a
soft,
clean,
lint-free
cloth.
Software
License
Agreement
BY
USING
THE
DEVICE,
YOU
AGREE
TO
BE
BOUND
BY
THE
TERMS
AND
CONDITIONS
OF
THE
FOLLOWING
SOFTWARE
LICENSE
AGREEMENT.
PLEASE
READ
THIS
AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY.
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"Software")
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binary
executable
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in
the
normal
operation
of
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product.
Title,
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and
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in
and
to
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Software
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You
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A
GAR MIN ..
echo TM Installation Instructions
Important Safety Information
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the
surface.
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration today.
o Go to http://my.garmin.com.
o Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Contacting Garmin Product Support
o Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country
support information.
o In the USA, call [phone] or [phone].
o In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
o In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
Tools Needed
o Drill and drill bits
o #2 Phillips screwdriver
o Marine sealant
o 3!8 in. wrench or socket
o Masking tape
o Hardware for the swivel mount (not included)
o Self-tapping, pan-head wood screws or pan-head bolts, either size #8
or a diameter of
5!
32
in. (4 mm)
o Appropriate washers and nuts (if selecting bolts)
o Appropriate drill bit for drilling the pilot hole
Mounting Considerations
The fishfinder device can be mounted using the included swivel-mount
bracket, or it can be mounted flush with the dashboard using the appropriate
flush-mount kit (sold separately).
Before permanently installing any part of your device, you should plan the
installation by determining the location of the various components.
o The mounting location must provide a clear view of the screen and access
to the keys on the device.
o The mounting location must be sturdy enough to support the device and
the mount.
o The cables must be long enough to connect the components to each other
and to power.
o The cables can be routed under the swivel mount or behind the device.
o To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device should not be
installed closer to a compass than the compass-safe distance value listed
in the product specifications.
Installing the Swivel Base
Preparing to Run Cables under the Mounting Surface
NOTICE
Use pan-head screws or bolts when securing the swivel-mount base. Screws
or bolts with countersunk heads damage the base.
Before you can prepare the swivel-mount base, you must choose the location
to install the mount and decide whether to attach the mount using screws or
bolts.
1 Remove the 10 mm M6x1 Phillips screw CD and separate the swivel mount
@ from the base ®.
2 Orient the swivel base so the pass-through holes ® face the desired
direction.
3 Using the swivel base as a template, mark the pilot hole locations @.
4 Mark the cable routing hole@.
5 Using the appropriate drill bit for the hardware, drill the three pilot holes.
6 Using a 5fa in. (16 mm) drill, drill a hole through the mounting surface at
the location you marked in step 4.
Fastening the Swivel Mount without the Cables Running through
the Mount
You should complete this procedure only if you are not running the power and
transducer cables under the mounting surface and through the swivel-mount
base.
1 Place the base <D on the mounting surface, and fasten it using the
appropriate screws or bolts@.
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2 Place the swivel mount on the base, and replace the 10 mm M6x1 Phillips
screw.
3 Seal the cable pass-through holes with marine sealant.
Fastening the Swivel Mount with the Cables Running through the
Mount
You should complete this procedure only if you are running the power and
transducer cables under the mounting surface and through the swivel-mount
base.
1 Feed the cables through the 5fs in. (16 mm) center hole you drilled when
preparing to run cables beneath the mounting surface.
2 Place the base on the mounting surface, and fasten it using the
appropriate screws or bolts.
3 Route the cables through the cab le pass-through holes.
4 Loosely fasten the base using the appropriate screws or bolts.
5 Place the swivel mount on the base, but do not fasten it.
6 Place the cradle or device into the swivel mount (page 2).
7 Pull out enough slack from the power and transducer cables so the mount
can fully swivel to the desired posit i ons when the cables are connected .
8 Remove the cradle and the swivel mount from the base.
9 Apply marine sealant to the 5fs in. (16 mm) center hole and to the cable
pass-through holes .
10 Securely fasten the base with the appropriate screws or bolts .
11 Place the sw i vel mount on the base , and fasten it using the included
10 mm M6x1 Phillips screw.
Installing the Device in the Swivel Mount
If your device uses a cradle, you must install the cradle into the swivel mount.
If your device does not use a cradle, you must install the device into the swivel
mount.
1 Pull up the locking arm CD .
2
Place the cradle or device into the swivel mount @.
2
3 Tilt the mount to the desired viewing angle.
4 Press down the locking arm.
Installing the Cables and Connectors
Wiring to Power
1 Route the power cable from the swivel mount to the boat battery or fuse
block.
2 If necessary, extend the wires using 20 AWG or larger wire.
3 Connect the red wire to the positive terminal on the battery or fuse block,
and connect the black wire to the negative terminal.
Connecting the Device to a Transducer
NOTE: The device goes into simulator mode if the connection is not secure
between the device and transducer.
Go to www.garmin.com or contact your local Garmin " dealer to determine the
appropriate type of transducer for your needs.
1 Follow the instructions provided with your transducer to correctly install it
on your boat.
2 Route the transducer cable to the back of your device, away from sources
of electrical interfe r ence.
3 Connect the transducer cable to the appropriate port on your device.
Connecting the Cables to the Device
The connectors on the cables are keyed to fit only in the correct ports on the
device or cradle. For devices that use the mounting cradle , the connected
cables are held in place by a locking bracket. For devices that do not use a
mounting cradle, the cables connect directly to the device.
1 Compare the divots <D on each cable connector to the key i ng on each port
to determine which cable corresponds to each port.
2 Securely connect each cable to a port.
3 For devices that requi re the cradle , place the locking bracket @ over the
cables and slide the bracket down to lock the cables in place.
There is an audible click when the locking bracket is correctly installed.
Installing the Device in the Cradle
If your device uses a cradle and you have connected the cables to the cradle,
you can quickly place the device in the cradle without plugging in any cables .
··--·------·-----·---·-----------

1
Place
the
base
of
the
device
in
the
bottom
of
the
cradle.
2
Tilt
the
device
toward
the
cradle
until
it
fastens
in
place.
There
is
an
audible
click
when
the
device
is
secured
in
the
cradle.
Removing
the
Device
from
the
Cradle
If
your
device
uses
a
cradle
and
you
have
connected
the
cables
to
the
cradle
,
you
can
quickly
remove
the
device
from
the
cradle
without
unplugging
any
cables.
1
Press
the
release
lever
CD
on
the
cradle
until
the
device
is
released.
2
Tilt
the
device
forward
,
and
lift
it
out
of
the
cradle.
Specifications
Specification
Models
Measurement
Case
All
models
Fully
gasketed,
high-
impact
plastic
,
water
resistant
to
IEC
60529
IPX7
Temperature
Range
echo
101
and
201
series
From
5°
to
158
°F
(from
-
Wto70
°
C)
echo
301
and
501
series
From
5°
to
131
oF
(from
-15
°
to
55
°
C)
Compass-Safe
echo
101
,
151,
and
201
10
in
.
(250
mm)
Distance
echo
3
01c
13.8
in.
(350
mm)
ec
ho
501
c
and
551
c
15
.
75
in
.
(400
mm
)
Frequen
cy
echo
dv
models
50/77/
2
00
kHz
,
DownVu
ec
ho
101
200kHz
echo
151,201,301
,
and
501
series
50/77/200
kHz
Power
Source
Voltage
echo
101
series
from
10
to
20
V
Range
echo
201
,3
01
,
and
501
series
from
10
to
28
V
Fuse
All
models
AGC/
3
AG
-3.0A
Rated
Cu
r
rent
All
models
1A
Transm
it
Power
echo
101
ser
ies
200
W
(RMS
),
1,
600
W
(pe
ak-
to-peak)
echo
20
1
and
301
series
300
W
(RMS)
,
2,
400
W
(peak-to-peak)
echo
501
series
500
W
(RMS)
,
4,000
W
(peak-to-peak)
Selecting
the
Transducer
Type
Before
you
ca
n
select
the
transducer
type
,
you
must
know
wh
at
kind
of
transducer
you
have.
You
may
need
to
set
the
transducer
type
to
make
the
sonar
function
properly.
1
From
a
sonar
view
,
select
MENU
>Setup>
Sonar
Setup>
Transducer
Type.
2
Select
an
option
:
•
If
youhavea
200/77
kH
z,
du
al-b
ea
m
tr
an
sd
u
ce
r,
se
le
ct
Du
al
Beam.
• If
you
have
a
200/50
kHz
dual-frequency
transducer,
select
Dual
Frequency.
•
If
you
have
a
DownVu
transducer,
select
Down
Vii
.
• If
you
have
another
type
of
transducer,
select
it
from
the
list.
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Transom-Mount
Transducer
Installation
Instructions
Transom-Mount Transducer Installation Instructions
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Transom-Mount
Transducer
Installation
Instructions
See
the
Important
Safety
and
Product
Information
guide
in
the
Garmin
sounder
product
box
for
product
warnings
and
other
important
information.
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Always
wear
safety
goggles,
ear
protection,
and
a
dust
cutting,
or
sanding
.
Follow
these
instructions
to
properly
install
the
Garmin
transom-mount
transducer.
Tools
Needed
•
Drill
and
drill
bits
•
3/
s
in
.
wrench
or
socket
•
Masking
tape
•
Number
2
Phillips
screwdriver
•
Marine
sealant
About
the
Transducer
The
transducer
is
the
component
of
your
sounder
that
transmits
sound
waves
through
the
water
a
nd
receives
them
to
relay
the
information
to
your
Garmin
echo.
With
the
supplied
hardware,
you
can
install
the
transducer
on
the
transom
of
your
boat
(page
2)
or
on
your
trolling
motor
(page
3).
Assembling
the
Transducer
1.
Insert
the
rubber
wa
sher
0
and
the
plastic
spacer
8
into
the
transducer
8
at
the
same
time
.
Do
not
add
any
lubrication
to
the
rubber
washer.
2.
Pull
the
cable
back
and
slide
the
transducer
into
the
mounting
brack
et
0.
3.
Place
a 5
mm
flat
washer
0
on
th
e
10-32
x
1.75
in.
s
crew
0
and
in
se
rt
the
screw
through
th
e
mounting
brack
e
t,
transducer
,
spacer,
and
rubb
er
wash
e
r.
4.
Place
a5
mm
flat
washer
on
the
exposed
end
ofthe
10-
32x
1.75
in
.
screw,
and
fasten
it
with
the
10-321ock
nut
0 .
2
Do
not
tighten
the
10-32
lock
nut.
You
will
adjust
the
transducer
and
tighten
the
nut
after
you
install
the
transduc
er
on
the
boat.
Installing
the
Transducer
on
a
Transom
Selecting
a
Transom-mount
Location
Select
a
transom-mount
location
while
considering
these
guidelines
fot
optimal
performance.
•
Mount
the
transducer
as
close
to
the
center
of
the
boat
as
possible.
•
Do
not
mount
the
transducer
behind
strakes,
struts,
fittings,
water
intake
or
discharge
ports
,
or
anything
that
creates
air
bubbles
or
causes
the
water
to
become
turbulent.
The
transducer
must
be
in
clean
(non-turbulent)
water
for
optimal
performance.
•
Do
not
mount
the
transducer
in
the
path
of
the
propeller
on
single-
drive
boats.
The
transducer
can
cause
cavitation
that
can
degrade
the
performance
of
the
boat
and
damage
the
propeller.
•
On
twin-drive
boats,
mount
the
transducer
between
the
drives,
if
possible.
•
Do
not
mount
the
transducer
in
a
location
where
it
might
be
jarred
when
launching,
hauling,
or
storing.
Installing
the
Transom-Mount
Hardware
NOTICE
Do
not
cut
the
transducer
cable.
Cutting
the
transducer
cable
will
void
your
warranty.
I.
Position
the
transducer
mount
0
at
the
selected
mounting
location
on
the
transom
(page
2).
2.
Align
the
transducer
parallel
with
the
water
line
8,
and
mark
the
center
location
of
each
hole
on
the
transdm
;
er
mount.
3.
Using
a5
/32
in
.
(4
mm)
bit,
drill
the
pilot
holes
approximately
1
in.
(25
mm)
deep
at
the
marked
locations
,
while
taking
the
following
precautions
:
•
To
avoid
drilling
the
holes
too
deep,
wrap
a
piece
of
tape
around
the
bit
at
1
in.
(25
mm)
from
the
point
of
the
bit
to
act
as
a
guide
.
• If
you
are
installing
the
bracket
on
fiberglass,
place
a
piece
of
tape
over
the
pilot-hole
location
to
reduce
cracking
of
the
gel-coat.
4.
Apply
marine
sealant
to
the
included
30
mm
M5
screws
,
and
loosely
atta
ch
the
transducer
assembly
to
the
transom.
5.
Adjust
the
transducer
assembl
y
so
that
it
extends
beyond
the
bottom
of
the
transom
8
approximat
ely
1
/s
in.
(3
mm)
on
fiberglass
hulls
or
3
/s
in.
(I0
mm)
on
aluminum
hulls
.
6.
Make
sure
that
the
transducer
is
aligned
parallel
with
the
water
line.
7.
Tighten
the
l0-32locking
nut
until
it
touches
the
mounting
bracket
and
then
tighten
1/4
turn
more
(do
not
overtighten).
8. If
you
would
like
to
route
the
cable
through
the
transom
,
choos
ea
pass-
throu
gh
location
well
above
the
waterline
0
and
mark
it.
9.
Use
a
5/s
in
.
(16
mm
)
drill
bit
to
drill
ap
ass-
throu
gh
hole
c
ompletely
through
the
transom.
I
0.
Place
a
cable
clamp
on
the
tran
s
ducer
cable
0,
approximately
one
third
of
the
distance
between
the
transducer
and
the
top
of
the
transom
or
the
pass-through
hole.
T
ranso
m-Mo
unt
Transducer
Ins
ta
llation
Instructions

11.
Mark
the
pilot-hole
location
for
the
cable
clamp,
and,
using
a
1
/s
in.
(3.2
mm)
bit,
drill
a
pilot
hole
approximately
3
/s
in.
(10
mm)
deep.
12.
Apply
marine
sealant
to
the
included
12
mm
M4
screw,
and
attach
the
cable
clamp
to
the
transom.
13.
Repeat
steps
10-12
to
install
the
other
cable
clamp
approximately
two
thirds
of
the
distance
between
the
transducer
and
the
top
of
the
transom
or
the
pass-through
hole.
14.
Route
the
transducer
cable
to
the
sounder
.
• If
you
are
routing
the
cable
using
a
pass-through
hole,
feed
it
through
the
hole
you
drilled
in
step
8,
and
install
the
cable-entry
cover
G
(page
3).
• If
you
are
not
routing
the
cable
using
a
pass-through
hole,
route
the
cable
up
and
over
the
top
of
the
transom
0 .
Avoid
routing
the
cable
close
to
electrical
wires
or
other
sources
of
electrical
interference.
Installing
the
Cable-Entry
Cover
If
you
routed
the
cable
through
the
transom
after
you
installed
the
transducer,
install
the
cable
entry
cover
to
keep
water
from
entering
your
boat.
1.
Place
the
cable-entry
cover
0
over
the
hole
and
the
cable,
with
the
opening
pointing
downward,
and
mark
the
location
ofthe
two
pilot
holes.
2.
Remove
the
cable-entry
cover,
and,
using
a
1
/s
in.
(3.2
mm)
bit,
drill
the
pilot
holes
approximately
3
/s
in.
(10
mm)
deep.
3.
Fill
the
pass-through
hole
with
marine
sealant
so
that
it
covers
the
cable
completely,
and
that
there
is
excess
sealant
around
the
hole
and
the
cable
.
4.
Place
the
cable-entry
cover
over
the
hole
and
the
cable,
with
the
opening
pointing
downward.
5.
Apply
marine
sealant
to
the
included
12
mm
M4
screws,
and
attach
the
cable-entry
cover
to
the
transom.
6.
Wipe
away
any
excess
marine
sealant.
Installing
the
Transducer
on
a
Trolling
Motor
NOTICE
Do
not
cut
the
transducer
cable.
Cutting
the
transducer
cable
will
void
your
warranty.
1.
Feed
the
20
in.
(50
em)
cable
tie
0
through
the
slot
on
the
transducer
mount
8,
with
the
ridges
of
the
cable
tie
facing
up,
until
equal
lengths
extend
on
both
sides
of
the
mount.
For
use
in
cold
water
or
in
areas
with
heavy
timber
or
debris,
use
a
metal
4-5
in
.
worm
gear
clamp
(not
included)
instead
of
the
cable
tie.
Tran
so
m-M
o
unt
Tr
an
sd
u
ce
r
In
stalla
ti
on
I
ns
t
ruction
s
2.
Position
the
mount
gasket
8
on
the
curved
top
of
the
transducer
mount.
3.
Place
the
transducer
mount
against
the
body
of
the
trolling
motor
with
the
front
of
the
transducer
pointed
away
from
the
propeller.
4.
Secure
the
20
in.
(50
em)
cable
tie
around
the
body
of
the
trolling
motor,
but
do
not
fully
tighten
the
cable
tie.
5.
Properly
align
the
gasket
between
the
transducer
mount
and
the
body
of
the
trolling
motor,
and
tighten
the
cable
tie
.
If
necessary,
trim
the
excess
cable
tie.
6.
Position
the
transducer
so
that
it
will
be
parallel
with
the
bottom
when
in
use,
tighten
the
10-32
locking
nut
e
until
it
touches
the
mounting
bracket,
and
tighten
1
/4
turn
more
(do
not
overtighten)
.
7.
Use
the
supplied
5
1/2
in.
(14
em)
cable
ties
0
to
secure
the
transducer
cable
to
the
motor
shaft.
If
necessary,
fill
the
forward-facing
portion
(except
the
cable
tie
pocket)
of
the
transducer
mount
with
sealant
to
avoid
accumulation
of
debris.
8.
Route
the
transducer
cable
to
the
installation
location
of
the
sounder
while
taking
the
following
precautions.
•
Avoid
routing
the
cable
close
to
electrical
wires
or
other
sources
of
electrical
interference.
•
Make
sure
that
the
cable
will
not
become
pinched
when
the
trolling
motor
is
deployed
and
recovered.
Testing
the
Installation
NOTICE
Do
not
leave
your
boat
in
the
water
for
an
extended
period
of
time
without
checking
for
leaks.
Because
water
is
necessary
to
carry
the
sonar
signal,
the
transducer
must
be
in
the
water
to
work
properly.
You
cannot
get
a
depth
or
distance
reading
when
out
of
the
water.
When
you
place
your
boat
in
the
water
,
check
for
leaks
around
any
screw
holes
that
were
added
below
the
water
line.
Testing
the
Transom
Mount
Transducer
Installation
NOTICE
When
adjusting
the
depth
of
the
transducer,
make
the
adjustments
in
small
increments.
Placing
the
transducer
too
deep
can
adversely
affect
the
performance
of
the
boat
and
put
the
transducer
at
risk
of
striking
underwater
objects.
Test
the
transom
mount
transducer
installation
in
open
water
free
of
obstacles
.
Pay
attention
to
your
surroundings
as
you
test
the
transducer.
I.
With
the
boat
in
the
water,
turn
on
the
echo.
2.
Drive
the
boat
at
a
slow
speed
.If
the
echo
appears
to
be
working
properly,
gradually
increase
speed
while
observing
the
echo.
If
the
sonar
signal
is
suddenly
lost
or
the
bottom
re
turn
is
severely
degraded,
note
the
speed
at
which
this
occurs.
3.
Return
the
boat
to
the
speed
at
which
the
signal
was
lost,
and
make
moderate
turns
in
both
directions
while
observing
the
echo.
4.
If
the
signal
strength
improves
while
turning,
adjust
the
transducer
so
that
it
extends
another
1/s
in.
(3
mm)
below
the
transom
of
the
boat.
5.
Repeat
steps
2-4
until
the
degradation
is
eliminated.
6.
If
the
signal
does
not
improve
,
move
the
transducer
to
a
different
location
on
the
transom
.
3