DS400X & DS500X Digital Fishfinders Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81234-2 Date: April 2004
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DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders iii Preface This handbook describes the Raymarine DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders. Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the labelled keys are shown in bold capitals; for example, MENU. The software menu names and options are shown in normal capitals; for example, AUTOMATIC. Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by a ➤ symbol in the margin.
iv DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Important Information This handbook contains important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly. Raymarine’s Product Support representatives, or your authorized dealer, are available to answer any questions you may have. Intended Use Raymarine DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders are intended for recreational fishfinding.
DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders • • v Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual. If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable, this ferrite should not be removed. If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reassembled in the same position. Safety Notices 1. PRODUCT INSTALLATION.
vi DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Raymarine Products and Services Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. Raymarine’s Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have.
vii Contents Preface ................................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used ...................................................................................iii Technical Accuracy .................................................................................iii Warranty ..................................................................................................iii Important Information .............................
viii DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Chapter 4: Main Menu .......................................................................................25 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 25 Selecting MENU Items ............................................................... 25 4.2 Fishfinder Operation Controls ........................................................ 29 Scroll Speed ..........................................................
ix Deep Range ........................................................................... 57 Temp. Alarm ......................................................................... 57 Temp. Rng. High ................................................................... 58 Temp. Rng. Low ................................................................... 58 ALARM CLOCK... .............................................................. 58 UNITS... ..................................................................
x DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Worldwide Support ..................................................................... 68 Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................69 Index ......................................................................................................................
Chapter 1: Overview 1 Chapter 1: Overview 1.1 Introduction This handbook describes the DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders. The DS400/500X feature state-of-the-art High Definition Fish Imaging (HDFI) technology. Constantly adjusting transmitter and receiver parameters throughout the water column, the DS400/500X intelligently analyzes fish and bottom echoes and automatically produces a crystal clear echo sounder display.
2 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders The DS400/500X employs a very high transmission repetition or “ping” rate which, along with the digital adaptive high sample rate receiver, ensures that fish and bottom structure are presented in superb detail and optimal color allocation. The DS400/500X digital bandwidth adaptation adjusts the receiver band width dynamically from very wide to very narrow, as required by the actual water conditions.
Chapter 1: Overview 3 General The DS400/500X system, illustrated below, is comprised of the digital fishfinder, transducer and associated cables. The DS400/500X is waterproof to IPX7 and can be installed either above or below deck. The unit includes connections to: • Power/NMEA • the transducer Transducer The DS400/500X requires a transducer for measuring water depth, water temperature, distance traveled, and speed. A transducer is included with some fishfinder models.
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Chapter 2: Installation 5 Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides installation instructions for your DS400/500X. Note: If you wish to practice using the unit before installation, connect the power cable and use the simulator mode as described in Chapter 3. For power, connect a 12VDC power supply, attaching the red wire to positive and the black wire to negative. See Section 3.3 for details. 2.
6 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders The following accessories are available for your A Series Fishfinder: Table 2-2: Optional Accessories Item Part No. Flush Mount Kit, DS400X Flush Mount Kit, DS500X E66067 E66068 Transducers are supplied with some models and optional with others. The following transducer options are available: : Table 2-3: Transducer Parts Item Part No.
Chapter 2: Installation • • 7 Cable runs: The unit must be located near a DC power source. The power cable supplied is 5 ft (1.5 m), but a longer cable can be used if desired. Refer to Section 2.4. The maximum length of cable between the fishfinder and the transducer unit should not normally exceed 25 ft (8 m). Environment: Good ventilation is required to prevent overheating. WARNING: Removing the transducer cable from the DS400/500X while power is turned on can cause sparks.
8 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Cutting the transducer cable will severely reduce sonar performance: • Do not cut the transducer cable or remove the connector. • Do not shorten or splice the cable. If the transducer cable is cut, it must be replaced—it cannot be repaired. Cutting the cable will also void the warranty. 2.99 in (76 mm) 3.46 in (88 mm) 2.28 in (57.9 mm) 2.70 in (68.6 mm) 2.83 i (72 mm 5.88 in (149.4 mm) 2.28 in (57.9 mm) 5.12 in (130 mm) 1.3 in (33.2 mm) 4.45 in (113 mm) 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 9 2.99 in (76 mm) 5.88 in (149.4 mm) 3.46 in (88 mm) 3.08 in (78.3 mm) 2.83 (72 m 2.66 in (67.6 mm) 2.66 in (67.6 mm) 6.37 in (161.8 mm) 1.68 in (42.7 mm) 5.9 in (150 mm) 3.81 in (96.7 mm) 6.
10 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders 2.5 Mounting the Fishfinder The DS400/500X can be mounted on a dash, chart table, bulkhead or deckhead using the supplied hardware. The unit can also be flush mounted directly into the console. Bracket Mounting ➤ To mount the DS400/500X on the supplied bracket: 1. Loosen the knobs and remove the mounting bracket from the unit. 2. Mark the locations of the mounting bracket screw holes on the mounting surface. 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 11 5. Remove the mounting bracket knobs, bracket and mounting frame from the unit. Make sure that the unit fits in the cut-out area. 6. Drill four 3/16" (5 mm) holes as indicated on the template. 7. Hand tighten the studs into the holes provided at the rear of the unit. 8. Place the gasket on the rear of the fishfinder. 9. Run the Power/NMEA cable and transducer cables through the back of the cutout and connect to the unit. Avoid tight bends in the cables. 10.
12 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders 2.6 System Connections The rear of the fishfinder provides the following connection sockets: Power/NMEA Transducer D6459-2 • • Transducer Figure 2-4: Power/NMEA DS400/500X Connector Panel DC Power and NMEA Connection The DS400/500X is intended for use on boat’s DC power systems rated from 10-18 Volts DC (13.8V nominal). A 5 ft (1.5 m) cable is supplied for connecting the boat’s DC power and NMEA interface to the unit.
Chapter 2: Installation 13 Pin No. Function Color 1 Battery negative – Black 2 Battery positive + (10.0VDC to 18.0VDC) Red 3 NMEA Input + White 4 NMEA Input – Green 5 CGND Gray 6 NMEA Output + Yellow 7 NMEA Output – Brown The red wire connects to the feed from the positive (+) battery terminal and the black wire connects to the feed from the negative (–) battery terminal. The shield wire (drain) connects to the boat’s RF ground.
14 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Transducer Connection A 25ft (8m) cable is supplied with the transducer. The transducer cable connector has a nut that has been removed to aid installation. To enable you to complete the installation without cutting the cable, ensure that any holes you drill are large enough to accept the connector, with the nut removed (approximately 13/16" or 21 mm).
Chapter 3: Getting Started 15 Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions to get you started using the DS400/ 500X Digital Fishfinder. It describes Simulator mode and can help you to become familiar with the basic functions of the fishfinder’s operation controls. More detailed information on using the menu items and display controls is provided in Chapter 4 and Chapter 5, respectively. 3.
16 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Fishfinder Red Black DC Volts D6638-1 Figure 3-1: Demo/Simulator Mode Setup 3.4 LCD Display When you first switch on the fishfinder, the scrolling bottom graph, or Fishfinder Page, is displayed. This is a graphical representation of the echoes seen by the DS400/500X. As time passes, this display scrolls from right to left and becomes a record of the echoes seen. A typical display is shown in Figure 3-2 .
Chapter 3: Getting Started 17 Frequency Bottom of transducer 20 Depth markers 34 36 Target depth Bottom depth 43 42 44 47 43.9 Figure 3-2: 44 47 Target images 43 4340 ft Bottom 60 Range D6637-2 Typical Fishfinder Display Screen 3.5 Interpreting the Sounder Image The DS400/500X uses sound waves to find fish and show bottom structure. The transducer sends sound waves into the water; these sound waves strike fish, the bottom, or other objects in the water and return as echoes.
18 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Target Indications When the sounder detects a target echo such as a fish, it displays a representative image on the LCD. The shape and size of this image is influenced by a combination of factors: Boat speed The shape of the target changes along with your speed. Slower speeds return flatter, more horizontal images. As your boat’s speed increases, the image will tend to thicken and arch slightly.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 19 3.6 Keypad Operation The DS400X and DS500X have six control keys. ENTER Selects highlighted menu item; Places VRM TRACKPAD Navigates through menu options and changes their value; Moves VRM MENU Displays menu items QUIT Returns to previous menu page or exits menu PAGE Toggles between scrolling bottom display, temperature graph and navigation data PWR Turns unit on and off; Shortcut to DISPLAY SET UP...
20 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders MENU QUIT PAGE MENU Press this key to enter Main Menu setup mode. QUIT Press this key to back up one menu level. If already at the first menu level, this exits Menu mode. PAGE Press this key to display a data page containing a Temperature graph over time, boat Speed, boat’s battery Voltage, Log and Trip distances and depth.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 21 If the sounder is in split frequency display mode, the VRM is shown in only one window at a time. < 75ft > 20 VRM Distance from boat < 75ft > ENTER 40 42.8 Figure 3-4: < 75ft > ft 60 D6640-2 Using VRM 3.8 Selecting the Display Page The DS400X and DS500X Fishfinders provide you with three Display Pages for presenting information. • • • Fishfinder Page Displays sounder data. This is the default screen; it appears when you first power on the unit.
22 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders PAGE ➤ To change Display Pages: Press the PAGE key. Each key press advances the Page screen. 20 36 35 43 42 44 47 44 47 43 43 40 60 ft Press Press to display Temp Screen to return to Fishfinder Screen Position SOG Temperature N 26°15:512 W 080°04:664 4.7 kts 74 74 73 73 Waypoint COG 72 72 N 26°16:322 W 080°03:846 048° 71 71 70 70 69 69 TTG 00 h:16 m Time T Press WPT RNG WPT BRG 1.25 nm T 042° Date 4:01:38 AM 10/12/2004 71.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 23 3.9 Menu Operation DS400/500X Fishfinder Page functions can be accessed using the controls that are displayed when you press the MENU key. The Main Menu is displayed. These function control: • • • General Fishfinder Operations Display Control Functions Sounder Setup Functions MAIN MENU General Controls Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A-Scope OFF GAIN MODE... AUTO FISHING ZOOM... TRIP RESET... Display Controls Sounder Setup DISPLAY SET UP...
24 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders . MENU Scroll Speed Range Frequency GAIN COLOR GAIN A-Scope TVG GAIN MODE Sounder Int Rej. Second Echo Rej. Power Max. Ping Rate View ZOOM Zoom X TRIP RESET Mode DISPLAY SETUP Brightness Target Depth ID Depth Digit Size Speed Transparent Menu Selection Temperature PALETTE Background Color Battery SOG Trip DATA ITEMS Log LAT/LONG Auto Scroll Waypoint Analog Gauges RNG/BRG COG TTG NAV.
Chapter 4: Main Menu 25 Chapter 4: Main Menu 4.1 Introduction This chapter provides basic menu functions for using the DS400/500X Digital Fishfinder. More detailed information on using the Display controls and sounder setup is provided in Chapter 5 and Chapter 6, respectively. Selecting MENU Items This section provides an example of how to browse through the Main Menu by demonstrating how to make a change to the Gain setting. ➤ To make changes to the menu settings: 1. Press the MENU key.
26 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders MAIN MENU Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A-Scope OFF GAIN MODE... AUTO FISHING ZOOM... TRIP RESET... DISPLAY SET UP... SOUNDER SET UP... D6643-1 3. Press the trackpad > key or ENTER to browse the sub-menus. GAIN MODE OR ENTER GAIN... AUTO FISHING COLOR GAIN... AUTOMATIC TVG AUTOMATIC Sounder Int Rej AUTO FISHING Second Echo Rej. LOW Power AUTOMATIC Max. Ping Rate 30 D6644-1 4.
Chapter 4: Main Menu 27 GAIN MODE GAIN... AUTO TROLLING COLOR GAIN... AUTOMATIC TVG AUTOMATIC Sounder Int Rej AUTO FISHING Second Echo Rej. LOW Power AUTOMATIC Max. Ping Rate 30 D6647-1 5. For some numerical settings you will press the ENTER key to select and then use the trackpad to increment or decrement the value. For example, to change a manual setting: i. Use the trackpad to browse to MANUAL. ii. Press ENTER to accept. The MANUAL field is no longer highlighted. iii.
28 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders 7. If enabled in the SOUNDER SET UP... menu, the Key Help function displays tips on which keys to press to make your menu selections. Key Help appears at the bottom of the screen, adjacent to the depth reading. See Key Help on page 61. MAIN MENU Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A-Scope OFF GAIN MODE... AUTO FISHING 20 ZOOM... TRIP RESET... DISPLAY SET UP... SOUNDER SET UP...
Chapter 4: Main Menu 29 4.2 Fishfinder Operation Controls The fishfinder operation menu items are outlined in Table 4-1 .
30 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Menu Sub-Menu Options Default ZOOM... View OFF, SPLIT, FULL SCREEN OFF Zoom X X2, X3, X4 X2 Mode AUTOMATIC, MANUAL AUTOMATIC TRIP RESET... — QUIT = no ENTER = yes — DISPLAY SET UP... (See Chapter 5.) SOUNDER SET UP... (See Chapter 6.) Scroll Speed This menu item enables you to start and stop the bottom graph display from moving across the screen. • • ON starts the bottom graph display. PAUSED stops the bottom graph display.
Chapter 4: Main Menu 31 The range mode must be set to MANUAL before the range will change. Press UP, DOWN, or MENU. Pressing or on the Trackpad or pressing the MENU key opens the Range field in the MAIN MENU so you can make the change if desired. If you wish to remain in Automatic Range mode, press QUIT.
32 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Frequency The DS400/500X uses dual frequency sonar—50 kHz and 200 kHz—and can be used in either auto or manual modes. The DS400/500X can automatically select the appropriate frequency, based on the current display range. As the depth increases while in Auto Frequency mode, the fishfinder shifts from 200 kHz to 50 kHz. As the depth decreases, the fishfinder switches from 50 kHz to 200 kHz.
Chapter 4: Main Menu 33 A-Scope Use the A-Scope screen to show raw sonar data directly from the transducer beam. This gives you a “real time” image of fish and bottom structure directly below the transducer. This function is very useful in showing the strength of the echo returned from a fish. The display is split vertically, with the A-Scope image in the right hand window and the scrolling bottom image in the left hand window.
34 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders GAIN MODE... The sounder provides GAIN controls to reduce background noise and determine how different strength echoes are shown. Automatic adjustment of each of these parameters is available or you can manually adjust the settings using the trackpad. MAIN MENU Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC GAIN MODE ENTER GAIN... AUTOMATIC COLOR GAIN... AUTOMATIC TVG AUTOMATIC A-Scope OFF Sounder Int Rej AUTO FISHING GAIN MODE...
Chapter 4: Main Menu 35 GAIN The gain, or sensitivity, of the display adjusts background noise by varying echo strength for display. The value of the gain control determines the strength above which echoes are displayed. If the gain is low only the strongest echoes are displayed. As the gain is increased, weaker echoes (from air bubbles, for example) are also displayed. The automatic gain modes find the ideal sensitivity level for you, based on depth and water conditions.
36 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Your choices are: • AUTOMATIC: Displays colors based on current conditions (with as many colors as possible) while minimizing noise and clutter. As conditions change the auto-color gain adjusts. • MANUAL: Setting a low value produces a wide band for the weakest colors but a small signal band for the other colors; setting a high value gives a wide band for the strongest colors but a small signal band for the other colors.
Chapter 4: Main Menu 37 Second Echo Rejection A so-called “second echo” can caused by the sonar signal returning from the bottom, reflecting off the water’s surface, bouncing off the bottom again and returning. This option helps eliminate identifying a false bottom.
38 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders • • • View Zoom magnification Zoom Mode View The View sub-menu determines how the zoomed area appears on the screen. • • • OFF means the display is not zoomed. SPLIT means the display is split vertically, with the zoom image in the left hand window and the scrolling bottom display in the right hand window. See Figure 4-3 . In a split window display, a zoom box appears, representing the range being displayed in the zoom window.
Chapter 4: Main Menu 39 Zoom x2, x3, x4 Magnification This parameter sets the level of display magnification. The greater the zoom, the smaller the area you are viewing, so the smaller the Zoom Range Bar. Select from: • • • x2 x3 x4 Mode • • AUTOMATIC adjusts the position of the zoom window so that bottom details are always in view. MANUAL enables you to reposition the zoomed image. TRIP RESET... This option resets the trip log.
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Chapter 5: Display Set Up 41 Chapter 5: Display Set Up 5.1 Introduction This chapter will help you to become familiar with the functions of the display’s controls. A general discussion of the fishfinder’s menu items was provided in Chapter 4. Information on setting up the sounder is provided in Chapter 6. The Display Set Up menu items affect how data appears on the screen. In most cases, you will only need to use these options when you first set up your system.
42 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders MAIN MENU MENU Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A-Scope OFF GAIN MODE... AUTO FISHING ZOOM... TRIP RESET... DISPLAY SET UP... SOUNDER SET UP... MAIN MENU Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A-Scope OFF GAIN MODE... AUTO FISHING ZOOM... TRIP RESET... DISPLAY SET UP... SOUNDER SET UP...
Chapter 5: Display Set Up 43 The Display Set Up menu items are listed in Table 5-1 and then described following that. Table 5-1: DISPLAY SET UP... Menu Menu Sub Menu Options Default Brightness — 10–100% in 10% increments 100% (Note: never powers up at less than 40%) Target Depth ID — OFF, DEPTH, FISH, FISH & DEPTH OFF Depth Digit Size — LARGE, SMALL LARGE Transparent Menu — OFF, ON OFF Selection CLASSIC, SUNBURST, GRAYSCALE, INV.
44 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Menu Sub Menu Options Default COG ON, OFF OFF TTG OFF, ON OFF Bearing Mode TRUE, MAGNETIC TRUE Time Offset UTC, –13 to +13 hours UTC Time Format 12 HOUR, 24 HOUR 12 HOUR Time OFF, ON OFF ALARM CLOCK OFF, ON OFF Date Format MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY Date OFF, ON OFF Brightness Use the trackpad < and > keys to select the brightness value from a low of 10% to a high of 100%. Each trackpad key press changes the value in 10% increments.
Chapter 5: Display Set Up 45 20 36 41 40 44.2 Figure 5-2: 38 40 ft 60 D6900-1 FISH & DEPTH Target Depth IDs Depth Digit Size This setting controls the size of the digital depth readout at the lower left of the screen. Choose from the following: • • LARGE (default) SMALL Transparent Menu This option removes the background white from the menu dialog box, enabling you to see data that would normally be hidden. • • OFF selects a normal opaque Menu box, which is the default setting.
46 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders DISPLAY DISPLAY SET UP Brightness 100% Target Depth ID DEPTH Depth Digit Size LARGE Transparent Menu ON PALETTE... DATA ITEMS... 20 23 NAV. SET UP... 43 42 39 40 44 28 42 43 40 47 44.5 Figure 5-3: ft 60 D6901-1 Transparent Menu PALETTE... The DS400/500X offers you six different display color combinations. You can select the color set, for a bold or soft color palette.
Chapter 5: Display Set Up 47 Background Color When the CLASSIC palette is selected, you can also choose the background color used. Three colors are available for the sonar display background – black, white and blue. You will probably find that you need to change the background color in different light conditions. For example, a white background is probably easiest to see in bright sunlight, but a black background may be preferable at night.
48 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Note: When analog gauges are selected, the Navigation Items cannot be displayed on the Fishfinder page. You must switch to the Nav Data page using the PAGE key to view that information. 20 40 60 D6902-1 Figure 5-4: Data Items Displayed as Analog Gauges NAV. SET UP... (Navigation Data) Similar to Data Items, this is a list of navigation data you can display on the screen as separate data items.
Chapter 5: Display Set Up • • • • • • • • • • 49 RNG/BRG Range and bearing of waypoint Display ON or OFF COG Course Over Ground Display ON or OFF TTG Time to Go before reaching waypoint, at current course and speed Display ON or OFF Bearing Mode The mode of all the bearing and heading data displayed. Select TRUE or MAGNETIC Time Offset Number of hours to offset the displayed time from the Universal Time Constant (UTC), otherwise known as Greenwich Mean Time.
50 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders 20 40 60 D6903-1 Figure 5-5: Displaying Navigation Data
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 51 Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 6.1 Introduction Once you have installed your DS400X or DS500X and are familiar with its basic operation, you need to set it up so that it displays information according to your preferences. The SYSTEM SET UP option enables you to set up your system configuration and personal preferences. In most cases, you will only need to use these options when you first set up your system.
52 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders MAIN MENU MENU Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A-Scope OFF GAIN MODE... AUTO FISHING ZOOM... TRIP RESET... DISPLAY SET UP... SOUNDER SET UP... MAIN MENU Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A-Scope OFF GAIN MODE... AUTO FISHING ZOOM... TRIP RESET... DISPLAY SET UP... SOUNDER SET UP... SOUNDER SET UP ALARMS... UNITS... NMEA SET UP...
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 53 The following table lists the setup menus and their options and shows the factory default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections. Table 6-1: SOUNDER SET UP... Menu Items Menu Sub-Menu Options Default ALARMS...
54 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Menu Sub-Menu Options Default Speed Units KNOTS, MILES PER HOUR, KM PER HOUR KNOTS Distance Units NAUTICAL MILES, STATUTE MILES, KILO METERS1, KILO YARDS NAUTICAL MILES Bearing Mode TRUE, MAGNETIC TRUE Date Format MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY Time Format 12 HOUR, 24 HOUR 12 HOUR NMEA-OUT SETUP BWC BWR DBT DPT GLL MTW VHW VLW VTG ZDA OFF, ON OFF Language — ENGLISH (UK), ENGLISH (US), DANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, DUTCH, ICELANDIC, ITALIAN, NOWEGIAN,
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up Menu 55 Sub-Menu Options Default Depth Offset — –9.9 to +9.9 FEET, –1.7 to +1.7 FATHOMS, –3.0 to +3.0 METERS1 0 Speed Calibrate — 1% to 200% in 1% increments 100% Temp Calibrate — –5.0 to +5.0°C –9.0 to +9.0°F 0° Sounder Simulator — OFF, ON OFF when transducer connected ON when transducer not connected 1 METERS settings only available in CE models ALARMS... This menu group is used to set up alarms that are available to alert you of certain conditions.
56 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders 20 36 41 40 44.2 Figure 6-2: 38 40 ft 60 D6900-1 FISH & DEPTH Target Depth IDs Fish Alarm If this alarm is ON, the unit sounds a beeper whenever it finds a fish. The default setting is OFF. Shallow Alarm If this alarm is ON and the depth below the boat is less than the value set using the Shallow Range setting, the beeper sounds and moving arrow indicators point to the digital depth display.
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 57 Deep Alarm If this alarm is ON and the depth below the boat is greater than the value set using the Deep Range setting, the beeper sounds and moving arrow indicators point to the digital depth display. You cannot set the deep alarm to be shallower than the shallow alarm. The default setting is OFF. 40 44.
58 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Temperature 71.9 °F Indicator scrolling -or- 20 70 71.9 55 Indicator flashing 20 40 D6757-2 85 °F Figure 6-4: Temperature Alarm with Standard & Analog Gauges Temp. Rng. High Use the < and > trackpad keys to decrement/increment the highest temperature at which the Temp Alarm will sound. The temperature units are dependent on the value set using ft the UNITS... parameter. (See page 59.) Temp. Rng.
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 59 6. When the alarm clock sounds, it is accompanied by a message box labeled ALARM CLOCK displaying the time. The default setting is OFF. ALARM CLOCK... MAIN MENU 09:09 am D6758-1 Figure 6-5: Alarm Clock UNITS... You can set the units for each system parameter. The units you set will be used to display all data, including information received from other instruments on the system. Depth Units • • • FEET (default) FATHOMS METERS (Available in CE models only) Temp.
60 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Bearing Mode • • TRUE (default) MAGNETIC Date Format • • MM/DD/YY (default) DD/MM/YY Time Format • • 12 HOUR (default) 24 HOUR NMEA-OUT SET UP... This option lets you disable the transmission of specific NMEA sentences, which may be necessary if you have other instruments sending the same data as your sounder. The factory default for all NMEA sentences is transmission ON. Disable the sentence by selecting OFF.
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 61 Language Select the language in which you wish information to be displayed. The selected language will be used for all screen text. Select from the following: • • • • • • • ENGLISH (UK) ENGLISH (US) (default) DANISH FRENCH GERMAN DUTCH ICELANDIC • • • • • • ITALIAN NORWEGIAN PORTUGUESE SPANISH SWEDISH FINNISH Key Beep When set ON, the keys sound a tone when you press them.
62 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Depth Offset The depth offset is added to the measured depth value before it is displayed. You can specify the depth as a positive value (waterline offset) or a negative value (keel offset). The depth offset can be adjusted in 0.1 increments of the units you have assigned using the UNITS... parameter. (See page 59.) Speed Calibrate If the transducer is equipped with a speed paddlewheel, the DS400/500X calculates the speed of the boat through the water.
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 63 Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible causes of problems you may experience with your DS400/500X. 7.1 Maintenance CAUTION: This unit contains high voltage. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments and the operator should not attempt to service the equipment.
64 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Use only a water-based antifouling paint, or a water-based paint specifically designed for transducers. Apply the paint with a brush. If your transducer becomes fouled or stops working because of sand or sea growth, use a stiff brush to clean it. You may sand the surface with a fine-grit wet or dry sandpaper (#320 grade or finer), but this will affect the performance of the unit when the boat is moving at higher speeds.
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 65 7.2 Problem Solving All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs. However, if this unit should develop a fault, please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation.
66 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Table 7-1: Common Problems Problem Correction Sounder speed or log read- 1. Check that the transducer paddlewheel is clean. ings are wrong 2. If necessary, adjust the SPEED CALIBRATE parameter. Temperature readings are wrong If necessary, adjust the TEMP CALIBRATE parameter. 7.3 How to Contact Raymarine On the Internet Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at: www.raymarine.
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 67 However, if you are in need of an item not available from the retailer, please contact Raymarine Technical Services at: 800-539-5539 ext. 2333, or 603-881-5200. Technical Service is available Monday through Friday 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Please have the Raymarine item or part number ready when calling if placing an order.
68 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders The Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All products returned to the Repair Center are registered upon receipt. Should you wish to inquire about the repair status of your unit, contact the Product Repair Center at: 800-539-5539 Please have the product reference number, or unit serial number, ready when you call. We will do everything possible to make the repair and return your unit as quickly as possible.
Appendix A: Specifications 69 Appendix A: Specifications General CE Size Conforms to 89/336/EEC (EMC) DS400X DS500X H x W x D, excluding mounting bracket 4.45 x 5.12 x 2.7 in (113 x 130 x 68.6 mm) 5.90 x 6.37 x 3.08 in (150 x 162 x 78.3 mm) Weight DS400X DS500X 1 lb (448 g) 1.
70 DS400X and DS500X Fishfinders NMEA Data Connector Received Transmitted POWER/NMEA BWC, BWR, GLL, ZDA, RMB, VTG, HDG, HDT BWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GLL, MTW, VHW, VLW, VTG, ZDA
71 Index A Accessories 6 Obtaining 66 Alarm Clock 49, 58 Alarms 55 Alarm Clock 58 Deep Alarm 57 Deep Range 57 Fish Alarm 56 Shallow Alarm 56 Shallow Range 56 Target Depth ID 55 Temp Alarm 57 Temp Range 58 Analog Gauges 47, 48 A-Scope 33 Auto Scroll 47 B Background Color 47 Battery 47 Bearing 49 Bearing Mode 60 Brightness 44 C Cables Power 12 Running 7 Transducer 14 Cleaning Instructions 63 COG 49 Color Gain 35 Connections 12 Power 12 Transducer 12, 14 Customer Support 66 D Data Items 47 Analog Gauges 47
72 E DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Echoes 16 Strength 17 ENTER key 19 Sounder Set Up Menu items 53 Location Mounting 6 Log 47 F M Features 2 Fish Alarm 56 Fishfinder Basic System 2 Typical Display Screen 17 Fishfinder Page 16, 20, 21 Frequency 32 Fuse 13 Main Menu 25 List 29 Maintenance 63 Max Ping Rate 37 Menu 30 A-Scope 33 Frequency 32 Gain Color Gain 35 Gain Mode 34, 36 Gain Settings 35 Int Rej 36 Max Ping Rate 37 Power 37 Second Echo Rejection 37 Main 25 Operation 23 Range 30 Scroll Speed
73 Date 49 Date Format 49 LAT/LONG 48 RNG/BRG 49 SOG 48 Time 49 Time Format 49 Time Offset 49 TTG 49 Waypoint 48 Navigation Data 48 NMEA-out Set Up 60 P Page 20, 21 Fishfinder 16 Palette 46 Background Color 47 Parts 5 Power 37 Cable 12 Connection 12 Power on 15 PWR key 20 Q QUIT key 20 R Range 30 Range and Bearing 49 Raymarine Addresses 67 Phone numbers 67 Website 66 Repair 67 RNG/BRG 49 Routine Checks 63 S Safety EMC Guidelines 5 Scroll 47 Scroll Speed 30 Scrolling Bottom Graph 16 Second Echo Rejection
74 Speed 47 Speed Calibrate 62 Speed Units 59 Supplied Parts 5 System Connections 12 T Target Depth ID 44, 55 Target Indications 18 Technical Support 67 Temp Alarm 57 Temp Calibrate 62 Temp Graph Page 20, 21 Temp Range 58 Temp Units 59 Temperature 47 Time Format 49, 60 Time Offset 49 Time Setting 49 Trackpad 19 Transducer 3 Cable 14 Cleaning 63 Connections 12, 14 Transparent Menu 45 Trip 47 Trip Reset 39 TTG 49 TVG 36 U Units 59 Bearing Mode 60 Date Format 60 Depth Units 59 Distance Units 59 Speed Units 5
90 mm Cut out with 3-5/8" hole saw 2.99" (76 mm) Remove shaded areas only DS400X Flush Mount Template TOP D6649-2 2.
DS400 Mounting Template
2.83" (72mm) 2.
DS500 Mounting Template
Warranty Certificate In order to ensure that the equipment continues to operate efficiently and reliably, we recommend that before using the product, the customer carefully read the Owner’s Handbook and follow the advice on the safe and correct operation and use of the product. We recommend that Raymarine equipment be installed by an approved Raymarine installer. 1.
Consumable items, including, but not limited to: fuses, batteries, drive belts, radar mixer diodes, snap-in impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings, and impeller shaft are specifically excluded from this warranty and Raymarine has no liability for such items. All costs associated with transducer replacement, other than the cost of the transducer itself, are specifically excluded from this warranty.
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