TANACOM 500S User manual

Thank you for purchasing a TANACOM 500S. To take full advantage of the reels
many useful functions, please read this manual carefully before using. Retain this
manual for future reference.
OPERATING MANUAL
Reference
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Index
Caution
Precautions
Power source
How to connect the reel to the power source
About the power source
Battery indicator
Maintenance
About maintenance
Maintenance procedure
Handling and maintenance of the power cord
Maintenance of the power cord
Other maintenance points
Names of the buttons and the display
Names and functions of each part
Line data input
When line length is known
with backing line
Inputting the drawer
Functional setting operation
1 Mode setting display
How to set the many functions available
2. Before you begin fishing
Surface depth setting
When the main line is cut or broken off.....
3. Auto stop function
Auto stop
Auto stop setting
4. Line feeding function
Line feeding function
5. Chumming timer
Chumming timer
Reel Specifications
Reel Specification list
Counter display
Parts List
Trouble shooting
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2
2
2
2
3,4
3
3
4
4
4
5,6
7,8
9-14
9,10
11,12
13,14
15-20
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17,18
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9,10
11,12
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Methods of Inputting Line
Input method of back line data
This will require a main line of 100m or longer
specific length.
Method of re-inputting of line values after the
main line is originally wound.
This method is used when the line length is
known before winding.
P2 Inputting line Backing
P1 Inputting the line length
P3 Line data reset
I can input this reel by the following method.
Useful functions
Various alarms
Display light
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See animation
Electric reel’s basic
operations
The electric reel used in the anima-
tion is TANACOM BULL-1000.

end of the line
DO NOT allow end of line to be wound onto the spool.This may cause synchronization with the levelwind to
be lost, a condition that can damage the levelwind due to the reelʼs high power output. Should this happen,
line should be removed from spool and rewound.
After each trip, attach line to line clip to prevent it accidentally being wound onto reel.
Caution
Precautions
Warning
Attention
2. Be careful to keep fingers clear of the levelwind mechanism. It can pinch your fingers
and cause injuries.
1.This product generates weak electric waves while the power is ON, which can cause
malfunction of medical equipment, including hearing aids, pacemakers, and other
impacts. Especially, in case of heart pacemaker wearers using this product, they may
experience heartbeats or dizziness. So, please make sure to ask your medical electrical
equipment manufacturer or dealer for the electric wave impact.
1. If your sinker or lure is caught on the bottom, cut your line rather than jerk the rod to
free it.
2. After fishing, rinse and dry the reel thoroughly. Store in a dry place.
3. Handle the reel with care. Dropping it may cause damage.
4. Do not touch the line while reel is running. It could cut your skin.
5. Use this reel for fishing purposes only.
6. Be careful not to get reel grease on your clothing.
7. Do not use metal wire for the main line.
1. Do not disassemble the reel. It could result in malfunction that could damage the reel
or cause personal injury.
1. Do not touch moving parts while the reel is operating or it may cause injury.
2. Drag adjustment should only be done with the auto winding functions off.
1. When you use a power source other than the battery or the power source provided by
the boat, be sure it is of the correct voltage. Excess voltage will harm the reel and may
generate enough heat to burn your hands.
2. Do not use badly rusted cord to prevent electrical heat.
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Do not reel in the end of the line
line
snaplink swivel
line clip

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Power source
How to connect the reel to the power source
About the power source
Battery indicator
1. Attach the cord clips to the battery. Red covered clip is the plus
(+), and the black covered clip is the minus (-).
2. Insert the connector into the reel. After this, the display
appears as below.
By taking the appropriate steps, the indication will
change as shown below and the data will be set.
This reel is made to accept DC 12 Volt power only. Power sources
providing other than this cannot be used.
The power provided by a boat can be unstable, causing the reel to
stop unintentionally.
With power on, digits of the inverse counter (counter in the lower
area) will blink if voltage gets below DC 9 V.
If the display shows this when the motor is not running, then
battery voltage is likely to be low. In this case, replace the battery
with a recharged one.
Attention
1.When changing batteries, the display’s back up memory stays active for about 15
minutes after the old battery is disconnected. Thus the above display startup sequence
does not need to replay when the new battery is connected within the 15 minute time
frame.
Attention
Make sure of the following before departure.
1. Recharge the battery before your fishing trip. Over time, a battery can naturally discharge.
2. Confirm the boat can provide the proper power source (i.e. voltage, connector shape etc).
3. Corroded connections can prevent the flow of electric current. Remove any corrosion or
dirt from the connectors.
Match slot
with key
0.5 sec
All the features light An indication change Set completion
Black
Red

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Maintenance
About maintenance
Maintenance procedure
This is a washable reel. Wash away salt residue and grit after fishing
1. Wash the reel with a dish washing detergent and a soft
sponge. Do not use solvents.
Do not use soap or other detergents. Other soaps or solutions
may damage the reel both externally and internally. The solution
may damage the outside coating of the reel and may breakdown
the grease inside of the reel creating an overflow of grease.
Attention
1. Do not submerge the reel when washing.
2. Do not use organic solvents such as benzene and thinner.
3. Do not use a steel brush or abrasive cleanser.
4. Do not attempt to look inside the oil hole. The oil may splash and spurt out of the oil
hole.
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2
33. Dry the reel well.
2. Rinse detergent and dirt away with running water, rinsing the
spool very well to get rid of salt. Use warm water, under 30
degrees centigrade.

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Handling and maintenance of the power cord
Maintenance of the power cord
Follow the restrictions below to avoid cord problems. Do not cut or connect your cord by yourself as it can cause
unintended problems.
- Wipe the power cord with a damp cloth and dry it well.
- Pay special attention to drying the tips, with cover removed.
- Grease the connector after it is dried.
- Disconnect the power cord from the reel before storing.
Other maintenance points
- This reel is a precision instrument that employs electric circuitry and a motor. Do not disassemble the reel by 
yourself.
- Cover the power connector on the reel with its protection cap.
- Old or worn cords can cause a bad connection and/or short circuit. Replace the cord every 2 years.
AB
Clean and grease area A (pins) and area
B (Circumferential area).
Do not hang the reel
by the power cord.
Do not wind the power
cord around the reel
body with the connector
inserted into the reel.
Do not wash the power
cord.
Do not set heavy items
on the power cord, or
tie knots in the power
cord.
Maintenance
Hold the connector, not the power cord, to pull the power
cord from the reel

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Names of the buttons and the display
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Mode display
MODE BUTTON
Depth counter
RESET BUTTON
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2
3
5Chumming timer
(Power indicator, time to wind up,
timer display)
RESET
MODE

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Names of the buttons and the display
Auto Line feeding is employed. Default
setting is off.
Pressing the RESET BUTTON makes this indicator
appear. (If the RESET BUTTON is not pressed,
Auto Stop will work at 5.0m from the broadside.)
If the supply voltage drops, the indicator
will blink. (Pressing the MODE BUTTON
does not change the indication.)
RESET BUTTON
This button resets the depth counter to zero.
Make sure to press this button before you start fishing. The reset depth is used to make the auto stop function
work. (display shows ). The default setting of auto stop is 2 meters.
The RESET BUTTON must be quickly pressed 3 times within 2 seconds. This prevents accidental resetting. For
a total reset, when line has been broken off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.
Do not continuously hold down the reset button. This will prevent any counter errors.
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MODE BUTTON
- Pressing the MODE BUTTON for two seconds sets the auto stop depth. (See page 18.)
2
MODE DISPLAY
- This display allows you to change setting of each function.
- The functions that are set to work are shown on the display.
Press the MODE BUTTON to scroll through the adjustment displays for each reel function.
- Use the Power Lever to adjust numeric values.
- Pressing the MODE BUTTON sets the numeric values you have adjusted.
- Depress and hold the MODE BUTTON to return to the depth display.
- Mode change cannot be done while line is being fed.
3
Depth counter
- It shows the depth from the surface.
4
Chumming timer (Power indicator, time to wind up, timer display)
- The chumming timer appears when motor rotation is stopped.The timer display cannot be set to OFF.
- Indicates winding speed (winding power) while the motor is running. 
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Display Function

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Names and functions of each part
Free spool adjustment
Waterproof Tournament
drag
Power lever
Clutch
Level wind
Finger guard
Handle
Enclosed items
Manual CD-R Power cord Storage bag Levelwind threader
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2
3
5
4
6
loosen tighten
loosen tighten

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- It adjusts brake tension on the spool to prevent backlash or line slack caused by dropping the line with hook and
sinker.
- You can freely adjust winding power, or winding speed, from zero (ON/OFF) to maximum, in 32 steps, by using
the lever.
- Tilting the lever forward adds power and speeds up the winding.
- Pulling the lever back slows down the winding.
- Without the lever positioned to OFF, it is impossible to start winding. You have to pull it back to the OFF position
before you start winding. An audible sound indicates the OFF position.
- The power lever is used to set numerical values on the various function displays.
- Adjusting the star drag allows the spool to slip against a strong pull to avoid line breakage.
(1) Adjust the drag while reel is on the rod and the line is strung through all the line guides.
(2) Adjust drag with the clutch ON, while pulling the line with your hands. Normally, the drag is adjusted to prevent
the weakest line in the line system from breaking.
-When pulling out the line, use a towel or gloves to protect your hands.
Names and functions of each part
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5
4
2
3
Enclosed items
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Levelwind
Clutch
Waterproof Tournament drag
Power lever
Free spool adjustment
- Turning the handle automatically engages the clutch.
- ON position > line winding can be done.
- OFF position > spool is free-turning to let out line.
- The levelwind distributes line evenly on the spool as you wind it in.
(Under some special circumstances line may not wind evenly because of the clearance
between the levelwind and the line.)
- Be ware of line moving left to right as it is being wound.
To avoid injury, be careful not to catch your fingers, etc.
- Power cord
- Manual CD-R
- Storage Bag
- Levelwind threader (This tool simplifies threading line through the levelwind.)

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Line data input (When line length is known)
This method is used when the line length is known before winding. In the example below,
PE 6 – 280m is wound.
1. Run line through the levelwind guide and tie it onto the spool.
The levelwind threader makes this process easier. Make sure to
tie the line onto the pin found on the spool to avoid the line
slipping.
8. Push the power lever forward to maximum and wind the line to
its end.
As the power lever is moved forward, the P2 display changes
to a tension indicator. Keep line tension between level 4 and 5
while winding on line.
2. Move the power lever to the OFF position.
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7
6
8
Tension indicatar
7. Press MODE BUTTON once to move to the line length input
mode.
P1 will be flashing.
3. Connect the clip to the power source (12V DC).
4. Attach the cord connector to the reel.
See in page 2 for the connection method.
5. Press the MODE BUTTON and hold for 10 seconds, until the
display shows 0.0.
-Keep on pressing the button even after the alarm is activated in
two seconds and a line-feeding display appears in five seconds.
6.An initial display appears. (The PE6-300m display appears.)
-Do not allow line to rub against the finger guard while
winding as it will scratch the guard.
-Reeling in the line increases the upper counter value.
1Levelwind Guide Main line
Pin
Power lever
2
-The following display appears depending on the entry method.
P1 Inputting the line length
RESET
MODE
RESET
MODE
or
Please skip this indication, it
concerns standard line only in Japan.

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Attention
1.Do not wind the end of the line onto the spool because it causes incorrect length
calculation. Move the power lever to OFF position, and wind manually when nearing the
end of the line.
OFF
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10
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10. Press RESET BUTTON for 2 seconds, until the display shows
300. (300 is the default setting)
9. Pull the lever back to the OFF position, after winding.
11. Enter the line length with the power lever. (in the figure on the
right, line length is 280 m).
12. Press RESET BUTTON for 2 seconds and a beep will be
heard. The display should return to 0.0, completing the setting
procedure.
If “Err” appears on the display, you must use the MODE BUTTON
to re-enter the data.
Line data input (When line length is known)
MAX
OFF
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Do not reel in the
end of the line
P1 Inputting the line length
RESET
MODE
RESET
MODE

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Line data input (With backing line)
This method requires use of Daiwa braided line that is color coded to show length and has a total
length greater than 100 m.
Levelwind Guide
Backing line
Main line
Pin
Power lever
Backing line
Tie
1. Run the backing line through the levelwind guide and tie it onto
the spool. The levelwind threader makes this process easier.
Make sure to tie the line onto the pin found on the spool to
avoid the line slipping.
2. Wind the backing line.
If the power lever is not already at OFF position, then pull it
back to OFF position before beginning to wind.
3. Tie the backing line securely to the main line.
4. Press the MODE BUTTON for 10 seconds, when the display
will show 0.0.
P1 will be blinking.
-Keep on pressing the button even after the alarm is activated in
two seconds and a line-feeding display appears in five seconds.
This changes the display to the line setting mode. Then, press
the MODE BUTTON so that P1 starts blinking.
1
3
4
OFF
2
P2 Inputting Line Backing
MODE
BUTTON or
Inputting the line
length display
RESET
MODE
or
Please skip this indication, it
concerns standard line only in Japan.
-The following display appears
depending on the entry method.

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Line data input (With backing line)
9. Wind on another 100 m of line, keeping line tension at the
suggested level.
8. When the line length input screen appears, press the MODE
BUTTON again to let the back line 1 input screen appear.
With the power lever moved forward, P2 changes into a tension
indicator. Keep line tension between 4 and 5 while winding.
10. Press RESET BUTTON for 2 seconds.
P2 blinks and the counter in the upper area shows 50. The
upper counter digits increase as line is wound.
11. Wind the remaining 50m, keeping line tension at the
suggested level. Do not wind line all the way onto the spool.
12. Press RESET BUTTON for 2 seconds.
The upper counter shows 100.
13. Wind the remaining 50m, keeping line tension at the
suggested level.
14. Press RESET BUTTON for 2 seconds and 0.0 will appear.
This is the end of the procedure.
P2 will be blinking.
Attention
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10
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Attention
1.Do not wind the end of the line onto the spool because it causes incorrect length calculation.
Move the power lever to OFF, and wind manually when nearing the end of the line.
If the line is wound indoors at a low speed and with a high tension for a long period of time
(*1), the motor will be overheated, which may cause motor failure. Tilt the power lever to the
MAX position before inputting a value. This issue does not need to be considered during
fishing because the motor will be cooled by sea water.
(*1) If the line is wound continuously for 10 minutes, the motor overheat prevention function
will start to work, which will stop the motor. In this case, the display will start to blink and any
operation will become unavailable for 5 minutes. When the countdown display on the
chumming timer indicator area reaches “ ” (min.), a beep will sound and data
inputting will become available again from the state immediately before the motor stoppage.
If “Err” appears in the display, go back to STEP 7 and
re-enter the data again.
P2 Inputting Line Backing
Back line entry screen
RESET
MODE
RESET
MODE
RESET
MODE
RESET
MODE

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Line data reset (Allows new depth setting)
This method is used for data re-input which is to be made after the main line is wound on to the
spool. This method requires a main line of 100m or longer specific length.
1. Turn on the electricity.
or
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3
P3 Line data reset
2. Press the MODE BUTTON for 10 seconds, when the display
will show 0.0.
3. Press the MODE BUTTON 3 more times and set the mode to
backing line 2.
This mode shows P3 blinking on the low left of the display.
4. Paying attention to the lineʼs color coding, pull 50m of line off of
the spool.
- Keep on pressing the button even after the alarm is activated in
two seconds and a line-feeding display appears in five seconds.
This changes the display to the line setting mode. Then, press
the MODE BUTTON so that P1 starts blinking.
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
Data Re-entry
display
RESET
MODE
RESET
MODE
-The following display appears
depending on the entry method.
or
Please skip this indication, it
concerns standard line only in Japan.

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Line data input (Inputting the drawer)
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5. Press the RESET BUTTON for 2 seconds.
This will show the digits 100 in the lower area of the counter.
6. Pull an additional 50m of line from the spool.
7. Press the RESET BUTTON for 2 seconds to show 100.0 on
the upper counter.
8. Wind up the 100m of line you pulled from the reel. This
completes the procedure.
P3 Line data reset
Attention
1.Do not wind the end of the line onto the spool because it causes incorrect length calculation.
Move the power lever to OFF, and wind manually when nearing the end of the line.
2.Braided lines less than 10lb. test can not be inputed.
Should “Err” appear on the display, then use the MODE BUTTON
to re-enter the data.
RESET
MODE
RESET
MODE

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Functional setting operation (1. Mode setting display)
1.There are many useful functions in the mode
2.Use the power lever to change numerical values on the setting displays for each function. Complete
your adjustments and lock in the values by pressing the MODE BUTTON.
How to set the many functions available
1. Press and hold down the MODE BUTTON for five
seconds to select a display to set. 1
-Holding the MODE BUTTON down, rapidly scrolls through the
displays, quickly getting you back to the depth display.
-At each mode setting display, the default setting can be retained
by pressing the RESET BUTTON.
2. Use the power lever to set numerical values.
At its MAX position, numbers count upward rapidly. At the OFF
position, numbers count downward rapidly.
Around mid position, numbers change at a slower pace.
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3
Line feeding Fishing recordFishing record Depth counter
Depth counter
Total hours of fishing (H)
Total winding distance (km)
3. Press MODE BUTTON to complete the setting.
Pressing the mode button locks in the values you have set and
moves on to the next display.
Depress and hold the MODE BUTTON to rapidly scroll back to
the depth counter screen.
-When fishing, return to the depth indication display.
Pressing the RESET BUTTON at a setting display returns
numbers to their default values.
Power lever
RESET
MODE
RESET
MODE

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Surface depth setting
Attention
1.When new line is wound up, or when line has been pulled under heavy tension, line
stretch may cause a gap in the depth reading at the surface. Simply reset the surface
setting with the RESET BUTTON.
Before you begin fishing, make sure the counter is set to zero at the waterʼs surface.
This is extremely important to ensure accurate fishing depth readings.
2
1. Connect the reel to the battery, put the line through all the
guides, and prepare your terminal rig.
2. Hold the rod in the normal fishing position.
Functional setting operation (2. Before you begin fishing)
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3. Lower the terminal rig to the waterʼs surface and press the
RESET BUTTON. (water surface zero setting)
The display resets to 0.0 and blinks.
When the main line is cut or broken off.....
- Should your line break, revise data as follows.
- Wind the line to the rod tip, and press the RESET BUTTON for 2
seconds. If the display shows 0.0 then your re-adjustment is
complete and data has been revised.
- Do not continuously hold down the reset button. This will
prevent any counter errors.
RESET
MODE

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Functional setting operation (3. Auto stop function)
Auto stop
Auto stop automatically brings your terminal rig to the surface, stopping consistently at your
pre-set depth preference. It eliminates the need to constantly monitor depth as it comes up.
- In the electric winding mode, the winding stops automatically at a preset auto stop depth.
- After the rig is ready, reset the depth counter to zero by pressing the RESET BUTTON.
(water surface zero setting) (After this, appears on the display)
- Without pressing the RESET BUTTON, winding stops at a depth of 5 m.
- If you have pressed the RESET BUTTON, the alarm sounds at 2m increments above the depth of 7 m, and
winding stops at 2 m.
- When the stop depth is set by pressing the MODE BUTTON.
the alarm sounds every 2 m above the depth of 6 m, and winding stops at the set depth.
- After auto stop stops winding, the power lever can be used up to 0.0 m. However, above 0.0 m, motor winding
such as, power lever and PICKUP, cannot be employed until the RESET BUTTON is pressed.
- Depending upon the rocking of the boat or sinker weight, auto stop depth can overrun slightly. Should this
happen, increase the depth of the auto stop.
Set the depth to 0 and throw in your rig.
RESET
MODE

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2
Auto stop setting
The Auto stop depth may be set to meet your own specific needs.
- Auto stop adjusts to operate at depths from 1 m to 5 m (in 10 cm increments).
- It prevents accidentally winding swivels, terminal rigs etc. into the rod tip and stops your rig at a consistent depth
for convenient checking and changing of baits and sinkers.
- Line stretch can cause an inaccurate reading at the surface. Simply reset the counter to zero at the surface.
2. After adjusting length, press the MODE BUTTON for 2
seconds.
When it blinks, this procedure is completed.
Default setting is 1.0 m.
The in the display will flash when the setup has been
completed.
Use
Checking and changing sinkers, baits etc.
Functional setting operation (3. Auto stop function)
1. Raise the rod and adjust the line length from the rod tip so you
can reach the rig easily. In the figure, its length is 3.0 m. 1
RESET
MODE