Navman TRACKFISH 6500 User manual

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TRACKF I S H 6500
CHARTPLOTTER and FISHFINDER
Installation and
Operation Manual
NAVMAN

FCC Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.
Industry Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Contents
1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................7
1-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-2 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-3 Plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-4 Removing and replacing the display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Basic Operation .................................................................................................................................... 10
2-1 Using the keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-2 Turning on and off / auto power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2-3 Backlight and night mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2-4 Man overboard (MOB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2-5 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2-6 Simulate mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2-7 The main displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Navigation: Chart ................................................................................................................................. 18
3-1 Introduction to navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3-2 Chart display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3-3 Distance and bearing calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3-4 Projected course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3-5 Tracks and tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4 Navigation: Highway display ................................................................................................................24
5 Navigation: Waypoints .........................................................................................................................25
5-1 Waypoints display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5-2 Managing waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
6 Navigation: Routes ..............................................................................................................................27
6-1 Routes display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
6-2 Managing routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7 Satellites .............................................................................................................................................30
7-1 Satellite display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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8 Sonar fishfinding: Introduction ........................................................................................................... 31
8-1 Using the TRACKFISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8-2 Interpreting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
8-3 Single and Dual frequency fishfinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
8-4 Fish detection and display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8-5 Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
8-6 Gain and threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
9 Sonar fishfinding: Displays ..................................................................................................................40
9-1 Sonar history display - no split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
9-2 Sonar Zoom display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9-3 Sonar Bottom display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9-4 Sonar 50/200 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
9-5 Sonar A-Scope display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
10 Gauges display ...................................................................................................................................44
11 Data display .......................................................................................................................................45
12 Fuel functions and display ..................................................................................................................46
12-1 When you add or remove fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
12-2 Fuel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12-3 Fuel consumption curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
13 Tides display ......................................................................................................................................50
14 User card display ................................................................................................................................ 51
15 DSC/Buddy track displays ...................................................................................................................52
15-1 The displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
15-2 Using the displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
16 About display ..................................................................................................................................... 55
17 Setting up the TRACKFISH ................................................................................................................... 55
17-1 Setup > System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
17-2 Setup > Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
17-3 Setup > Sonar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
17-4 Setup > GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
17-5 Setup > Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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17-6 Setup > Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
17-7 Setup > Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
17-8 Setup > Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
17-9 Setup > Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
17-10 Setup > Comms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
17-11 Setup > Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
17-12 Setup > Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
17-13 Setup > Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
17-14 Setup > Simulate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
18 Installation .......................................................................................................................................71
18-1 Installation: What comes with the TRACKFISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
18-2 Installation: Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
18-3 Installation: The display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
18-4 Installation: Power/data cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
18-5 Installation: GPS antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
18-6 Installation: Sonar transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
18-7 Installation: Navman petrol/gasoline sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
18-8 Installation: Navman diesel sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
18-9 Installation: DSC VHF radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
18-10 Installation: SmartCraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
18-11 Installation: Other NavBus instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
18-12 Installation: Other NMEA instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
18-13 Installation: Setup and test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Appendix A - Specifications .....................................................................................................................79
Appendix B - Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................81
Appendix C - Glossary and navigation data ..............................................................................................85

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It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument in a manner that will
not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
responsible for observing safe boating practices.
Global Positioning System: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US
Government which is solely responsible for its operation, accuracy and maintenance. The
GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS
equipment anywhere in the world including the TRACKFISH. Whilst the Navman TRACKFISH is a
precision navigation instrument, it can be misused or misinterpreted, which can result in its use
being unsafe. To reduce the risk of misusing or misinterpreting the TRACKFISH, the user must
read and understand all aspects of this Installation and Operation manual. We also suggest that
the user practice all operations using the built in simulator before using the TRACKFISH at sea.
Electronic Chart: The electronic chart used by the TRACKFISH is an aid to navigation and is
designed to supplement the use of official government charts not replace them. Only official
government charts supplemented by notices to mariners contain the information required for
safe and prudent navigation. Always supplement the information provided by the TRACKFISH
with other plotting sources such as observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass
bearings. Should the information not agree then the discrepancy must be resolved before
proceeding any further.
Sonar fishfinder: The accuracy of the sonar depth display can be limited by many factors,
including the type of the transducers, the location of the transducers and water conditions. It is
the user’s responsibility to ensure the TRACKFISH transducers are installed and used correctly.
Fuel Computer: Fuel economy can alter drastically depending on the boat loading and sea
conditions. The fuel computer should not be the sole source of information concerning available
fuel onboard and the electronic information should be supplemented by visual or other checks
of the fuel load. This is necessary due to possible operator induced errors such as forgetting
to reset the fuel used when filling the tank, running the engine with the fuel computer not
switched on or other operator controlled actions that may render the device inaccurate. Always
ensure that adequate fuel is carried onboard for the intended trip plus a reserve to allow for
unforeseen circumstances.
NAVMAN NZ LIMITED DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT
MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other
information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been
translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any
Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be
the official version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the TRACKFISH as at the time of printing. Navman NZ Limited reserves the
right to make changes to specifications without notice.
Copyright © 2005 Navman NZ Limited, New Zealand, all rights reserved. Navman is a registered
trademark of Navman NZ Limited.
Important
The TRACKFISH is set up with default units of feet, °F (Fahrenheit), US gallons and knots.
To change the units, see section 17-9.

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Feature Type See Requires
General How to use the keys and displays 2
Troubleshooting Appendix B
Simulate mode 2-6
Glossary of special names Appendix C
Specifications Appendix A
MOB Man overboard key 2-4
Navigation Overview of how to navigate 3-1 GPS fix
Finding the boat’s position on the chart 3-2
Navigate to any point or to a waypoint 3-1
Navigate along a route 3-1
Projected course: An estimate of progress 3-4
Tracks: records of where the boat has been 3-5
GPS receiver status 7
Saving and loading data with a user card 14 User card
Chart data Chart features (built in world chart) 3-2
Chart details 3-2-4 & 5 C-MAP™ chart
Tides at a port 13 C-MAP™ chart
Alarms Built in alarms 2-5
SmartCraft engine alarms 1-1 SmartCraft
Boat data Data at top of main displays 2-7-3
Compass at top of main displays 2-7-4
Dedicated data display 11
Fuel Fuel computer, TRACKFISH petrol/gasoline engine 12 Fuel sensors
Fuel computer, TRACKFISH diesel engine 12 Diesel sensors
Fuel computer, SmartCraft engines 12 SmartCraft
What to do when you add or remove fuel 12-1
Sounder Overview of the depth sounder 8 Sounder
Depth, bottom features, water features 8 Sounder
Fishfinder 8 Sounder
Other boats Track your buddy, polling other boats 15 DSC VHF
Distress calls 15 DSC VHF
1 Introduction
Quick reference to the built-in and optional features:

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1-3 Plug-in cards
The TRACKFISH can use two kinds of plug-in
card:
C-MAP™ chart cards have chart details
required for navigating in a particular
region. When a chart card is plugged in, the
extra details automatically appear on the
TRACKFISH chart display.
The TRACKFISH can use NT, NT+ and
NT-MAX cards. NT-MAX cards have much
more chart information than earlier cards,
including photos of points of interest.
C-MAP™ user cards are used to store
navigation data. Each user card expands
the TRACKFISH memory and allows
the data to be transferred to another
TRACKFISH easily (see section 14).
Note: The older 5 volt user cards are not
supported.
1-2 Cleaning and maintenance
The TRACKFISH screen is covered by a
proprietary anti-reflection coating. To avoid
damage, clean the screen only with a damp
cloth and mild detergent when dirty or covered
in sea salt. Avoid abrasive cleaners, petrol
or other solvents. If a plug-in card gets dirty
or wet, clean it with a damp cloth or mild
detergent.
Cover or remove a transom-mounted
transducer when repainting the hull. If painting
over a through hull transducer with antifouling
paint, use only one coat of paint. Remove the
previous coat of antifouling paint by sanding
it lightly.
To optimize performance, avoid walking on
or jamming cables and connectors. Keep the
transducer free of weed, paint and debris. Do
not use a high pressure water blast on a speed
sensor paddlewheel as it may damage the
bearings.
Push the dust cover over the display when the
TRACKFISH is turned off.
The NAVMAN TRACKFISH 6500 is a compact,
rugged, highly integrated marine chartplotter
and fishfinder. It is easy to use and has an easy
to read colour display. Complex functions can
be performed with a few key presses, taking
the hard work out of boating.
The available functions, displays and setup
menus depend on the optional sensors and
instruments that are installed:
Sonar functions require a sonar transducer
to be installed
Fuel functions require one or more
petrol/gasoline or diesel fuel sensors to be
installed.
SmartCraft engine functions require a
SmartCraft system to be installed. For
information on using SmartCraft, see
the SmartCraft Gateway Installation and
Operation Manual.
1-1 Overview
DSC/Buddy track functions require a
Navman DSC VHF radio with Buddy track
support to be installed.
The TRACKFISH can send data to other
instruments, such as an autopilot, and
receive data from other instruments.
For information on installing options, see
section 18-2.
This manual describes how to install and
operate the TRACKFISH. Special terms are
explained in Appendix C. For maximum
benefit, please read this manual carefully
before installing and using the unit. For more
information on this instrument and other
Navman products, go to our website, www.
navman.com.

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Changing the plug-in card
Warning: Handle plug-in cards carefully. Keep them in their protective cases when not plugged
into the TRACKFISH.
Warning: Keep the holder in place in the TRACKFISH at all times to prevent moisture from
entering the card compartment.
Turn the TRACKFISH off (see section 2-2).
Pull the card holder out of the TRACKFISH and
pull any card out of holder.
Put the card in its case.
Push new card into holder. Ensure the gold
contacts are on the outer edge and underneath
(see above).
Keep the card’s case.
Push card holder fully into TRACKFISH
1-4 Removing and replacing the display unit
If the display unit is bracket mounted then
the display unit can easily be removed and
replaced for security or protection.
Removing the display unit:
1 Turn the display unit off (see section 2-2)
and put the dust cover on.
2 Loosen the knob on the mounting bracket
and lift the unit off the bracket.
3 Unplug the connectors from the
display unit; turning each locking collar
anticlockwise until you can pull the
plug out.
4 Push the attached dust covers over the
exposed ends of the connectors.
5 Store the display unit in a dry clean place,
such as the optional Navman carry bag.
Replacing the display unit
1 Remove the dust covers from the
connectors. Plug the connectors into the
back of the display unit:
Match the connector’s colour to the
socket colour.
Mounting
bracket
Knob
Insert each connector and turn the
locking collar clockwise until it is finger
tight.
Nothing will be damaged if a cable is
plugged into the wrong socket by mistake.
2 Hold the display unit in place on the
mounting bracket. Adjust the tilt of the
display for best viewing, then hand tighten
the knob on the mounting bracket. Remove
the dust cover.
1 2 4
3
Gold contacts under here
Card
Holder

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2 Basic Operation
Overview of the keys
In chart mode, centres chart at boat’s position. Go back to
an earlier menu or display.
Show a menu of the main displays. To go to a display, select
it from the menu (see section 2-7).
Cursor keys, to move the cursor or the selection highlight.
Show a menu of the options for the current display. Press
again to display the Setup menu (see section 17).
Start an action or accept a change.
Chart display: Zoom in or out to display different areas and
detail on the chart.
Sonar display: Change the depth range displayed.
Switch the display to the next in the favourites list
(see section 2-7-2)
Man overboard (MOB, see section 2-4).
Turn TRACKFISH on and off (see section 2-2); adjust the
backlighting (see section 2-3).
2-1 Using the keys
In this manual:
Press means to push the key for less than a
second.
Hold means to hold the key down.
The internal beeper beeps when a key is
pressed (to disable or enable the beep, see
section 17-1).
Using the menus
Operate the TRACKFISH by selecting items from
menus. Items can be submenus, commands
or data.
Selecting a submenu
A after a menu item indicates a submenu, for
example Chart . Press or to move the
highlight to the submenu, then press .
Starting a command
Press or to move the highlight to the
command, for example Goto cursor, then press
.
Changing data
First press or to move the highlight to the
data to change, then: