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~---- 1- Table of Contents Welcome! ] ", 1 """""""""""""" Unpacking Controls and Functions Controls and Functions - Cont'd Controls and Functions - Cont'd MC800 Indicator Unit - Controls. . . . . Features MC 800 Indicator Unit - Display. . . . . Installation - Indicator Unit. . . . . . . . Installation - Indicator Unit - 2 . . . . . . Installation - Indicator Unit - 3 . . . . . . Installation-ConnectingPower Installation-Transducer-General Installation-Transom Mount Installation - Transom Mount. . .
---== (~ Table of Contents I I AnchorWatch Contour Navigation 23 24 Interpreting Screen Pictures - 1 , 25 Interpreting Screen Pictures - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26 Interpreting Screen Pictures - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 Interpreting Screen Pictures - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. iI Interpreting i \ - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Screen Pictures Interpreting Screen Pictures Interpreting Screen Pictures ! I Interpreting I i I Screen Pictures -6 -7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .
_. ". -.,.- =",,'," "~'-"",._-,,"= ---~ Welcome! to the world of high tech marine electronics. Your Uniden MC 800 represents the finest in LCD Fishfinding technology. It's Super Twist Nematic Liquid Crystal Display gives you the clearest, easiest to see display in LCD Fishfinders today. And, the display won't "wash out" in bright sunlight like other fishfinders. Unpacking When unpacking your MC 800, the following items should be found in the box.
I. =.. -==: "'-'-'~ Controls and Functions 0 ... 1. Power On/Off and Simulation On/Off Key - This key is used to turn the unit on or off, and to begin the simulation mode. Press once to turn the power on, press again to turn the power off. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds when turning the power on to enter the simulation mode. ~ 2. Backlight On/Off Key - This key is used to turn the display backlighting on and off. Press once to turn on, and press again to turn off. - ~ 3.
-~- ;;: Controls and Functions-Cont'd ~ 9. Display Sweep Speed Key with Freeze mode - The Sweep button is used to control the speed at which the display moves across the screen to compensate for boat speed. You can also freeze the display for closer examination of interesting underwater features. To set the display sweep speed, first press the Sweep key (which will freeze the display), and then use the 1\ and V keys to adjust the sweep to the desired speed.
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p ~- :=--r ~ ~ .--. (~ \ Features The Uniden MC800 has a large number of features that make it easy to use. These are: . Automatic Operation . Shallowand Deepalarmswith on-screengraphs . Audible Fish Alarm . Variable Sweep Speeds . . . Adjustable Gain . Display Freeze . . . . .
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t m -- -- - - --- -- --- .--------.. ~! Installation-Indicator 0 Unit 0 0 I 0 The Indicator Unit may be mounted with the gimbal mounting bracket (included) or with the swivelbase mount (optional). Select a convenient location suitable for easy viewing in a sheltered area out of direct sunlight if possible. Warning Do not mount the unit within 18 inches of a compass, as the unit generates high frequency pulses which may affect it's accuracy.
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- -- ~ , 0 InstaIlation- Connecti ngPower The MC 800 will work with any ship's 12 volt nominal DC voltage. (see specifications for more details) Connect the power cable furnished to a DC source capable of supplying at least 1.0 amperes of current. The power leads should normally be routed to the ship's DC power distribution panel (on larger boats) or directly to the battery main circuit breaker (on smaller boats). Be sure to observe the proper polarity when connecting the power.
-- --= ,'..=.,-"".._,~..= Installation-Transducer-General, Transducer The MC 800 is designed to work with either a transom mount type 200 KHZ transducer, or a thru-hull mount 200 KHz transducer. The transducer element is that portion of the system that converts the electrical pulse from the sounder into a sound wave which is transmitted downward to the bottom and returned as an echo.
<: -= ~ Installation- Transom Mount Installation of the transom mounted type of transducer is illustrated below. Ideally, the transducer should be mounted so that the face of the transducer is perpendicular with the sea bottom. On boats with one propeller, the transducer should be mounted at least 15 inches (400mm) either side of the centerline to minimize the effects of turbulence.
E -=-----/ Installation.-Transom Mount TRANSDUCER Transducer Mounting - CW Propeller Rotation ~ 5° - 10° ANGLE Mounting Bracket and Transducer ~=' Mounting the Bracket and Transducer to the Hull -14 --_: ~--=---= - -- -- - .
1 -=== -"'--~---",,---,,= Installation-Thru-Hull Mount Drill a hole in the bottom of the boat large enough to accomodate the stem of the transducer. Use fairing blocks to "sandwich" the transducer and to waterproof the area of installation. By shaping the fairing block located beneath the hull, you can reduce the amount of drag on your boa't. This is the best mounting for obtaining maximum performance from your system, however, there are also disadvantages to this type of mount, such as: . .
--- " -0' =-- Installation-Wet Box Mount .. The second best type of mounting (where practical) is the "Wet Box" method. With this type of mount, it is an absolute requirement that the hull is solid, and not a double hull or cored hull design. Use a piece of PVC pipe or similar material to create a small chamber. Epoxy the pipe in place against the hull, being sure that the epoxy is applied all around the pipe so that it will hold liquid.
-=-=-- 1""~c,,~=~, ~ Installation-Direct - Mount In this mounting method, the transducer is mounted directly to the hull. At the location you have selected for mounting, apply epoxy or air-free silicone rubber cement to the hull and to the face of the transducer. Roll the transducer into place, making sure that there are no air bubbles. Allow to set for at least 12 hours. The signal is transmitted directly through the hull.
-- Insta lIati on - Ca bli n9 A 24' (7 meter) length of interconnecting cable with connector is supplied with each transducer and sensor assembly, and normally should not be shortened or lengthened. If only a short cable run is required, it is recommended that the excess be coiled and stored out of the way. The transducer cable should be run independently in the boat to the indicator unit.
, <: ' -= """ Operation Basic Operation Basic operation of MC800 is easy to learn. Use the following examples to guide you. Turning the Power on The unit is initiated at the 0 - 120 feet depth range with the 5th gain level and 6th sweep speed under the manual operation. Setting the AUTO mode To set this operating mode, simply press the AUTO key. To return to manual mode, press the AUTO key again. While in AUTO mode, the word 11AUTO" is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
.=::::::: --- Operation-Conti --------- '" n ued Setting the Gain To set the Gain: Press the Gain key. Then, use the A and/or V buttons to set the gain to the desired level. The gain should normally be set to the highest possible level without objectionable interference on the display. The setting of the gain control is shown on the bar graph on the top of the display. The minimum setting is displayed as one dot on the graph, and the maximum is displayed as eight dots.
, <: . -= "-= --- 0 perati on -Conti n ued Setting the Deep Alarm To set the Deep Alarm: Press the Aim D key. Then, use the /\ and/or V buttons to set the alarm to the desired depth. The setting of the deep alarm is displayed on the bar graph on the right side of the display. When the alarm is set, a black bar will extend up from the bottom of the display to the depth that the alarm is set at. If the unit gets an echo that is deeper than the setting, the audible alarm will sound.
-==:::: ""~..~ '= 1 Operation -Continued. Using the Simulator Mode The simulator mode can be used to help you become familiar with the controls and operation of your MC800. To start the simulator mode: VVhenturning the unit on, press and hold the Power key for approximately 2 seconds. The unit will then present you with a simulated display. To return to normal operation, simply turn the unit off and then back on again.
==t -=== 'Anchor Watch The shallow and deep alarms of the MC 800 make it the ideal companion for an anchor watch. Simply set the alarms to the required depths, make sure that the audio alarm is turned on, and your MC 800 will sound the alert if your anchor drags. See the diagram below for a complete explanation. 21ft 30ft -23 - -----_.
,--"",- ~ =- =~c._~c -=:::::: ,= - Contour Navigation The MC 800's shallow and deep alarms are also useful for contour navigation. By setting the alarms for the maximum and minimum depths you wish to remain between, the MC 800 will alert you if you stray from this. This feature is particularly useful for fishing near continental shelves and other drop oHs, since your MC 800 will alert when you drift away from the best fishing waters. ~ SHALLOW 1 DEEP J -24f '..
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<: -- .... r Troubleshooti n9 Problem: Unit will not operate 1. Checkpower cord in-line fuse. 2. Check power connections. 3. Check if unit is turned on. 4. Check battery supply voltage. Problem: Unit causes Interference with radio reception - 1. Connect the power cable to a different circuit than the radio. 2. Reroute cables well away from the radio. Problem: No bottom display 1. Checkdepth range for - correct setting. 2. Check that transducer is connected. 3.
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