Owner's Manual
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... procedures for choosing the Garmin® Fishfinder 160C. The Installation Instructions contain the information needed to interpret bottom hardness. • 2x and 4x manual zoom. • Adjustable keel offset. • Alarms for the Fishfinder 160C. The Appendix contains information such as specifications, license requirements and warranty information. Introduction Thank you find information quickly. The Fishfinder 160C is a color sonar that offers many...
... procedures for choosing the Garmin® Fishfinder 160C. The Installation Instructions contain the information needed to interpret bottom hardness. • 2x and 4x manual zoom. • Adjustable keel offset. • Alarms for the Fishfinder 160C. The Appendix contains information such as specifications, license requirements and warranty information. Introduction Thank you find information quickly. The Fishfinder 160C is a color sonar that offers many...
Owner's Manual
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... iv Getting Started 1 Understanding the Fishfinder and Sonar 1 Understanding Sonar 1 Understanding the Fishfinder Screen 1 Using Dual Beam 2 Whiteline 3 Thermoclines 3 Installing the Fishfinder 160C 4 Packing List 4 Unit Installation 5 Transducer Installation 6 Selecting a Transom Mount Location 7 Mounting the Transducer on a Transom 8 Mounting the Transducer on a Trolling Motor 9 Testing the Transom Mount Installation 10 Installing the Wiring Harness 10 ii Using the Fishfinder 160C 12 Simulator Mode 12 The Keypad 12 The Fishfinder 160C Display 13 The Adjustment Bar 14...
... iv Getting Started 1 Understanding the Fishfinder and Sonar 1 Understanding Sonar 1 Understanding the Fishfinder Screen 1 Using Dual Beam 2 Whiteline 3 Thermoclines 3 Installing the Fishfinder 160C 4 Packing List 4 Unit Installation 5 Transducer Installation 6 Selecting a Transom Mount Location 7 Mounting the Transducer on a Transom 8 Mounting the Transducer on a Trolling Motor 9 Testing the Transom Mount Installation 10 Installing the Wiring Harness 10 ii Using the Fishfinder 160C 12 Simulator Mode 12 The Keypad 12 The Fishfinder 160C Display 13 The Adjustment Bar 14...
Owner's Manual
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...within the UK). Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. It can cause damage to the unit. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit's outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a special anti..., lintfree cloth. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual iii Use this manual! In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Cleaners containing amonia, alcohol, abrasives, or anti-grease detergents will harm the antireflective coating. Tell Us What You Think Tell us better support you have any questions while using an eyeglass lens ...
...within the UK). Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. It can cause damage to the unit. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit's outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a special anti..., lintfree cloth. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual iii Use this manual! In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Cleaners containing amonia, alcohol, abrasives, or anti-grease detergents will harm the antireflective coating. Tell Us What You Think Tell us better support you have any questions while using an eyeglass lens ...
Owner's Manual
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...a transducer. Understanding Sonar During installation, you connect your screen as if you might already know about what you can see on your Fishfinder 160C to interpret what is different from the side of settings. The transducer sends...sonar: what it works, and what you took a picture from the water. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual If you have not used a Fishfinder before , you might want to be fish, branches, the bottom, or any object that you choose determine how the information appears on the screen, so you see and interpret. The transducer uses...
...a transducer. Understanding Sonar During installation, you connect your screen as if you might already know about what you can see on your Fishfinder 160C to interpret what is different from the side of settings. The transducer sends...sonar: what it works, and what you took a picture from the water. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual If you have not used a Fishfinder before , you might want to be fish, branches, the bottom, or any object that you choose determine how the information appears on the screen, so you see and interpret. The transducer uses...
Owner's Manual
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... can turn down the Gain setting to see suspended targets. The Fishfinder 160C includes the latest technology in the water, including areas beyond the sides of what is under your view of arches. You can turn on the Fish Symbols setting if you a much surface clutter can transmit a narrow or a wide beam. Using Dual Beam A dual beam transducer can...
... can turn down the Gain setting to see suspended targets. The Fishfinder 160C includes the latest technology in the water, including areas beyond the sides of what is under your view of arches. You can turn on the Fish Symbols setting if you a much surface clutter can transmit a narrow or a wide beam. Using Dual Beam A dual beam transducer can...
Owner's Manual
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...Getting Started > Understanding the Fishfinder and Sonar Thermoclines Garmin's See-Thru technology allows the Fishfinder 160C to distinguish. A rough definition of a thermocline is hard or soft. Thermocline Whiteline Hard Bottom Soft Bottom Whiteline Turned Off Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual and fish love thermoclines! The example...where water meets the bottom. The unit uses the whiteline function to make the bottom layer information easier to "see" through thermoclines and helps locate fish where they live; Whiteline The Fishfinder 160C can help you to determine if the...
...Getting Started > Understanding the Fishfinder and Sonar Thermoclines Garmin's See-Thru technology allows the Fishfinder 160C to distinguish. A rough definition of a thermocline is hard or soft. Thermocline Whiteline Hard Bottom Soft Bottom Whiteline Turned Off Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual and fish love thermoclines! The example...where water meets the bottom. The unit uses the whiteline function to make the bottom layer information easier to "see" through thermoclines and helps locate fish where they live; Whiteline The Fishfinder 160C can help you to determine if the...
Owner's Manual
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...G-Transducer Mount (1) Q-Cable Tie, 5.6" (4) H-Trolling Motor Mount Gasket (1) R-Cable Tie, 20" (1) I-5 mm Flat Washers (2) S-Power/Data Cable J-4 x 12 mm Screws (4) (not shown) A ENTER MENU E D B C G F (Cable not shown) H I M J N K O L P Q R Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Packing List Installing the Fishfinder 160C Read these instructions before you are missing any items, contact your Garmin dealer. The Garmin Fishfinder 160C hardware allows for installation on either the transom or trolling motor. Be sure the wiring harness...
...G-Transducer Mount (1) Q-Cable Tie, 5.6" (4) H-Trolling Motor Mount Gasket (1) R-Cable Tie, 20" (1) I-5 mm Flat Washers (2) S-Power/Data Cable J-4 x 12 mm Screws (4) (not shown) A ENTER MENU E D B C G F (Cable not shown) H I M J N K O L P Q R Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Packing List Installing the Fishfinder 160C Read these instructions before you are missing any items, contact your Garmin dealer. The Garmin Fishfinder 160C hardware allows for installation on either the transom or trolling motor. Be sure the wiring harness...
Owner's Manual
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... and routing of the power cable. To mount the bracket assembly: 1. If securing the base using selftapping screws, drill 1/16" starter holes at the locations you marked. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. 4. Using the swivel base as a template, mark the location of the three mounting holes. 2. Select a mounting surface strong enough to the unit's keypad. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Unit Installation Mounting Holes Short Knob...
... and routing of the power cable. To mount the bracket assembly: 1. If securing the base using selftapping screws, drill 1/16" starter holes at the locations you marked. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. 4. Using the swivel base as a template, mark the location of the three mounting holes. 2. Select a mounting surface strong enough to the unit's keypad. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Unit Installation Mounting Holes Short Knob...
Owner's Manual
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... you want is tightened further after installation on the boat. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual To assemble the transducer: 1. Insert the rubber washer and plastic spacer in the transducer at the same time. Place a 5 mm flat washer on the trolling motor (see page 9). Tighten all knobs when the viewing angle you turn the bracket.) 5. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer...
... you want is tightened further after installation on the boat. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual To assemble the transducer: 1. Insert the rubber washer and plastic spacer in the transducer at the same time. Place a 5 mm flat washer on the trolling motor (see page 9). Tighten all knobs when the viewing angle you turn the bracket.) 5. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer...
Owner's Manual
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..., rivet lines, struts, fittings, water intakes or discharge ports. On twin drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives if possible. The transducer can cause cavitation that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation Do not mount the transducer behind strakes, rivet lines, struts, fittings, water intake, discharge ports, eroding paint...
..., rivet lines, struts, fittings, water intakes or discharge ports. On twin drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives if possible. The transducer can cause cavitation that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation Do not mount the transducer behind strakes, rivet lines, struts, fittings, water intake, discharge ports, eroding paint...
Owner's Manual
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... hole on a transom, it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more (do not overtighten). Attach the transducer to the 5 x 30 mm screws. OK Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Adjust the transducer to extend beyond the bottom of Transom Keep parallel with transom bottom. Level Vertical Align with water line. Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation Mounting the Transducer on a transom: 1. Using the 5/32" bit, drill the...
... hole on a transom, it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more (do not overtighten). Attach the transducer to the 5 x 30 mm screws. OK Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Adjust the transducer to extend beyond the bottom of Transom Keep parallel with transom bottom. Level Vertical Align with water line. Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation Mounting the Transducer on a transom: 1. Using the 5/32" bit, drill the...
Owner's Manual
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... transducer mount with the front of the transducer mount. 3. Trim off the excess, if necessary. Cable tie Mounting gasket Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until tight. Wrap the two ends of the cable tie through until equal lengths extend on the opposite end and pull it touches the mounting bracket and then tighten 1/4 turn more. (Do not overtighten.) Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation...
... transducer mount with the front of the transducer mount. 3. Trim off the excess, if necessary. Cable tie Mounting gasket Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until tight. Wrap the two ends of the cable tie through until equal lengths extend on the opposite end and pull it touches the mounting bracket and then tighten 1/4 turn more. (Do not overtighten.) Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation...
Owner's Manual
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... the transducer to carry the sonar signal, the Fishfinder does not function properly with the unit. Install the Red (+) wire on the negative battery terminal. 3. If you place your Garmin Dealer. When you are below the transom of the NMEA device. 10 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Because you install the Fishfinder. Make moderate turns in the fuse holder (fuse block only). 4. DO NOT cut the transducer cable, because...
... the transducer to carry the sonar signal, the Fishfinder does not function properly with the unit. Install the Red (+) wire on the negative battery terminal. 3. If you place your Garmin Dealer. When you are below the transom of the NMEA device. 10 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Because you install the Fishfinder. Make moderate turns in the fuse holder (fuse block only). 4. DO NOT cut the transducer cable, because...
Owner's Manual
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Ground (Power/Data) Power 10-18 volts DC (blue) Port 1 Data OUT (yellow) Alarm Low Alarm Relay 100ma max coil current Wiring Diagram 2A RXD + GPS/NMEA Device TXD + + - Wiring to a Fuse Block 11 To Unit Black Red + Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Wiring Harness Installation To Transducer (red) + 10-18 VDC (black) -
Ground (Power/Data) Power 10-18 volts DC (blue) Port 1 Data OUT (yellow) Alarm Low Alarm Relay 100ma max coil current Wiring Diagram 2A RXD + GPS/NMEA Device TXD + + - Wiring to a Fuse Block 11 To Unit Black Red + Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Wiring Harness Installation To Transducer (red) + 10-18 VDC (black) -
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... 2-Amp fuse is installed and not blown. If the Fishfinder fails to quickly cycle through Adjustment Bar settings. If the Fishfinder does not detect a transducer, it automatically enters Simulator mode. The MENU key The MENU key opens and closes the Adjustment Bar. The POWER key The POWER key turns the unit on . Operating Instructions > The Keypad and Simulator Mode Using the Fishfinder 160C If you are turning on your Fishfinder...
... 2-Amp fuse is installed and not blown. If the Fishfinder fails to quickly cycle through Adjustment Bar settings. If the Fishfinder does not detect a transducer, it automatically enters Simulator mode. The MENU key The MENU key opens and closes the Adjustment Bar. The POWER key The POWER key turns the unit on . Operating Instructions > The Keypad and Simulator Mode Using the Fishfinder 160C If you are turning on your Fishfinder...
Owner's Manual
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The Fishfinder 160C Display Water Depth The Depth Scale is shown from top to show the current battery voltage (see page 16), and you can set an alert for when a target is detected Thermocline and Structure Garmin's See-Thru® technology can show... a speed capable transducer, distance is shown in miles, nautical miles, or kilometers. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Operating Instructions > The Fishfinder 160C Display (Simulated display) Bottom Shape and Type Garmin's Auto Gain system provides a clear graphic representation of the bottom type and its shape. 13 Battery Voltage You can...
The Fishfinder 160C Display Water Depth The Depth Scale is shown from top to show the current battery voltage (see page 16), and you can set an alert for when a target is detected Thermocline and Structure Garmin's See-Thru® technology can show... a speed capable transducer, distance is shown in miles, nautical miles, or kilometers. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Operating Instructions > The Fishfinder 160C Display (Simulated display) Bottom Shape and Type Garmin's Auto Gain system provides a clear graphic representation of the bottom type and its shape. 13 Battery Voltage You can...
Owner's Manual
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...user-specified range. Press left of the display. To review the available settings before making a change a setting on the display. The Auto setting level is moving too fast, slowing or pausing the graph can automatically track the bottom, or be beneficial. 14 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual... sonar receiver. Press the MENU key to hide the window. Range Sets the display depth range. The Adjustment Bar settings are...screen is seen on the unit: 1. Scroll Adjusts the rate that the graph scrolls from right to the settings most commonly changed while using the unit. Operating Instructions...
...user-specified range. Press left of the display. To review the available settings before making a change a setting on the display. The Auto setting level is moving too fast, slowing or pausing the graph can automatically track the bottom, or be beneficial. 14 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual... sonar receiver. Press the MENU key to hide the window. Range Sets the display depth range. The Adjustment Bar settings are...screen is seen on the unit: 1. Scroll Adjusts the rate that the graph scrolls from right to the settings most commonly changed while using the unit. Operating Instructions...
Owner's Manual
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... distributors for parts or labor, provided that fail in normal use. This warranty is required. Within this distributor provides local service for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for warranty verification. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR....9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual 23 This warranty does not cover failures due to any transportation cost. Distributor warranties are only valid in -country distributor and this period, Garmin will, at no charge to repair or replace the unit or software or...
... distributors for parts or labor, provided that fail in normal use. This warranty is required. Within this distributor provides local service for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for warranty verification. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR....9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual 23 This warranty does not cover failures due to any transportation cost. Distributor warranties are only valid in -country distributor and this period, Garmin will, at no charge to repair or replace the unit or software or...
Owner's Manual
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... I installing the transducer 6 the unit 5 the wiring harness 10 K keel offset 18 L language 20 light 21 M MENU key 12 mounting the bracket assembly 5 the transducer 8, 9 N narrow beam 2, 17 NMEA 10 output 21 numbers 18 O operating instructions 12 Index P packing list 4 physical specifications 22 power/backlight key 12 R range 14 reset defaults 21 distance 20 S scroll 14 setup menu 15 shallow alarm 16 simulator mode...
... I installing the transducer 6 the unit 5 the wiring harness 10 K keel offset 18 L language 20 light 21 M MENU key 12 mounting the bracket assembly 5 the transducer 8, 9 N narrow beam 2, 17 NMEA 10 output 21 numbers 18 O operating instructions 12 Index P packing list 4 physical specifications 22 power/backlight key 12 R range 14 reset defaults 21 distance 20 S scroll 14 setup menu 15 shallow alarm 16 simulator mode...
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Index T temperature 20 testing the transom mount installation 10 thermoclines 3 and structure 13 tool list 5 transducer 1 assembling 6 installing 6, 9 mounting on a transom 8 mounting on a trolling motor 9 transom mount installation 10 selecting a mount location 7 trolling motor mounting the transducer 9 U understanding sonar 1 units 20 unit installation 5 V view 15 W water depth 13 temperature 3, 13, 18 weakest returns 1 whiteline 3, 17 wide beam 2, 17 wiring diagram 11 harness installation 10 to a fuse block 11 Z zoom 15
Index T temperature 20 testing the transom mount installation 10 thermoclines 3 and structure 13 tool list 5 transducer 1 assembling 6 installing 6, 9 mounting on a transom 8 mounting on a trolling motor 9 transom mount installation 10 selecting a mount location 7 trolling motor mounting the transducer 9 U understanding sonar 1 units 20 unit installation 5 V view 15 W water depth 13 temperature 3, 13, 18 weakest returns 1 whiteline 3, 17 wide beam 2, 17 wiring diagram 11 harness installation 10 to a fuse block 11 Z zoom 15
