Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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...NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Install the unit in...the unit. Be careful not to the mounting surface. NOTE: If you must be connected to the boat's power supply and transducer per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten the (4) wing nuts to secure the unit housing to overtighten. EN...
...NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit. Install the unit in...the unit. Be careful not to the mounting surface. NOTE: If you must be connected to the boat's power supply and transducer per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten the (4) wing nuts to secure the unit housing to overtighten. EN...
Owner's Manual
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... dual frequency option, and more. Introduction Quick Links • Installing the Fishfinder 400C: page 1 • Mounting the Fishfinder 400C: page 2 • Installing the Transducer: page 4 • Basic Operation: page 15 • Customizing the Fishfinder 400C: page 21 • Changing the System Settings: page 23 • Customizing the Transducer Settings: page 23 • Advanced Settings: page 25 • Alarms...
... dual frequency option, and more. Introduction Quick Links • Installing the Fishfinder 400C: page 1 • Mounting the Fishfinder 400C: page 2 • Installing the Transducer: page 4 • Basic Operation: page 15 • Customizing the Fishfinder 400C: page 21 • Changing the System Settings: page 23 • Customizing the Transducer Settings: page 23 • Advanced Settings: page 25 • Alarms...
Owner's Manual
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... Links i Product Registration iii Caring for the Fishfinder 400C iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Installing the Fishfinder 400C 1 Step 1: Select a Location for the Fishfinder 1 Step 2: Mount the Fishfinder 2 Step 3: Install the Transducer 4 Step 4: Install the Wiring Harness 10 Step 5: Test the Installation 13 Basic Operation 15 Turning the Fishfinder 400C On or Off 15 Adjusting the Backlight Setting...
... Links i Product Registration iii Caring for the Fishfinder 400C iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Installing the Fishfinder 400C 1 Step 1: Select a Location for the Fishfinder 1 Step 2: Mount the Fishfinder 2 Step 3: Install the Transducer 4 Step 4: Install the Wiring Harness 10 Step 5: Test the Installation 13 Basic Operation 15 Turning the Fishfinder 400C On or Off 15 Adjusting the Backlight Setting...
Owner's Manual
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... all cables can reach the unit mounting location and the transducer. • Wear safety goggles and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Installing the Fishfinder 400C To successfully operate your Fishfinder 400C, you experience difficulty installing the unit, contact Garmin Product Support or contact a professional installer. If any pieces are NOT covered by the manufacturer...
... all cables can reach the unit mounting location and the transducer. • Wear safety goggles and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Installing the Fishfinder 400C To successfully operate your Fishfinder 400C, you experience difficulty installing the unit, contact Garmin Product Support or contact a professional installer. If any pieces are NOT covered by the manufacturer...
Owner's Manual
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...-clockwise to widen the bracket arms and clockwise to the back of the fishfinder, making sure the locking rings are fully tightened on both connectors. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 3. Connect the power/data and transducer cables to tighten.) 2. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Installing the Fishfinder 400C on the Mounting Bracket To install the unit on the back of...
...-clockwise to widen the bracket arms and clockwise to the back of the fishfinder, making sure the locking rings are fully tightened on both connectors. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 3. Connect the power/data and transducer cables to tighten.) 2. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Installing the Fishfinder 400C on the Mounting Bracket To install the unit on the back of...
Owner's Manual
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... the Fishfinder 400C Step 3: Install the Transducer Proper transducer installation is too short, extension cables are provided in the transducer kits. The cable cannot be installed by a professional marine installer. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Install the 10-32 lock nut finger tight. If the transducer lead is key to any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables...
... the Fishfinder 400C Step 3: Install the Transducer Proper transducer installation is too short, extension cables are provided in the transducer kits. The cable cannot be installed by a professional marine installer. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer. 2. Install the 10-32 lock nut finger tight. If the transducer lead is key to any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables...
Owner's Manual
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... end and pull it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more. (Do not overtighten.) Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 400C 6. You can fill the forward-facing portion (except the cable tie pocket) of the transducer mount with the ridges of the band facing up until it through the fastener hole on...
... end and pull it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more. (Do not overtighten.) Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 400C 6. You can fill the forward-facing portion (except the cable tie pocket) of the transducer mount with the ridges of the band facing up until it through the fastener hole on...
Owner's Manual
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Installing the Fishfinder 400C Mounting the Transducer on a Transom 533*AYHAWK !PPLYMARINESEALANTTOALL SCREWTHREADSTOPREVENTWATER FROMSEEPINGINTOTHETRANSOM /+ -OUNTTHETRANSDUCERPARALLELWITHTHEBOTTOM -OUNTTHETRANSDUCERCABLE COVERWELLABOVETHE WATERLINE 4RANSDUCERSHOULDEXTEND BELOWFIBERGLASSHULLOR BELOWALUMINUMHULL -AKESURETHATTHETRANSDUCERISBELOW WATERLEVELWHENTHEBOATISONPLANE ATHIGHSPEED $ONOTMOUNTTHETRANSDUCERDIRECTLYINTHE PATHOFTHEPROP4HETRANSDUCERCANCAUSE CAVITATIONTHATMAYDEGRADETHEBOATS PERFORMANCEANDDAMAGETHEPROP Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual
Installing the Fishfinder 400C Mounting the Transducer on a Transom 533*AYHAWK !PPLYMARINESEALANTTOALL SCREWTHREADSTOPREVENTWATER FROMSEEPINGINTOTHETRANSOM /+ -OUNTTHETRANSDUCERPARALLELWITHTHEBOTTOM -OUNTTHETRANSDUCERCABLE COVERWELLABOVETHE WATERLINE 4RANSDUCERSHOULDEXTEND BELOWFIBERGLASSHULLOR BELOWALUMINUMHULL -AKESURETHATTHETRANSDUCERISBELOW WATERLEVELWHENTHEBOATISONPLANE ATHIGHSPEED $ONOTMOUNTTHETRANSDUCERDIRECTLYINTHE PATHOFTHEPROP4HETRANSDUCERCANCAUSE CAVITATIONTHATMAYDEGRADETHEBOATS PERFORMANCEANDDAMAGETHEPROP Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... screws. Mark the center locations of each hole on the transducer cable approximately one third of the distance between the drives, if possible. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual On twin-drive boats, mount the transducer between the transducer and the top of the bit. 3. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Tool List (not included)-drill, 3/8" wrench or socket, 5/32" and...
... screws. Mark the center locations of each hole on the transducer cable approximately one third of the distance between the drives, if possible. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual On twin-drive boats, mount the transducer between the transducer and the top of the bit. 3. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Tool List (not included)-drill, 3/8" wrench or socket, 5/32" and...
Owner's Manual
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... NOT CUT THE CABLE. Drill pilot holes here. Using a 1/8" bit, drill a pilot hole approximately 3/8" (10 mm) deep. 7. The transducer should extend 1/8" below fiberglass hulls or 3/8" below aluminum hulls. Some transducers are unsure. OK Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Level Vertical Align with no core. Professional installation might be mounted inside a boat (shoot-thruhull installation). Contact...
... NOT CUT THE CABLE. Drill pilot holes here. Using a 1/8" bit, drill a pilot hole approximately 3/8" (10 mm) deep. 7. The transducer should extend 1/8" below fiberglass hulls or 3/8" below aluminum hulls. Some transducers are unsure. OK Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Level Vertical Align with no core. Professional installation might be mounted inside a boat (shoot-thruhull installation). Contact...
Owner's Manual
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Installing the Fishfinder 400C PVC pipe or a can Weight the transducer to the hull with caulking or RTV sealer, and fill with 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for ... significantly degraded, another location must not be over any strakes or behind any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Fabricate a test device from a section of the transducer with water or light mineral oil. 3. Build a dam using strip caulk about 1/8" (3 mm) of clean (non-turbulent) water at the...
Installing the Fishfinder 400C PVC pipe or a can Weight the transducer to the hull with caulking or RTV sealer, and fill with 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper. 2. NOTE: Many modern hulls have a dedicated pocket for ... significantly degraded, another location must not be over any strakes or behind any obstruction on the hull that would create turbulence. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Fabricate a test device from a section of the transducer with water or light mineral oil. 3. Build a dam using strip caulk about 1/8" (3 mm) of clean (non-turbulent) water at the...
Owner's Manual
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...use 22 AWG wire. Connect the Black (- Installing the Fishfinder 400C Step 4: Install the Wiring Harness The Fishfinder 400C comes with a wiring harness that connects the fishfinder to power and the transducer with the fishfinder. If it stops. You can damage the Fishfinder 400C and void the warranty. For information on the diagram.)...(If you might be connected for connecting external devices. Install or check the 3-Amp fuse (on the back of the Fishfinder 400C unit. The replacement fuse is 35 Volts DC. If your current fuse block. The other wires do not have to ...
...use 22 AWG wire. Connect the Black (- Installing the Fishfinder 400C Step 4: Install the Wiring Harness The Fishfinder 400C comes with a wiring harness that connects the fishfinder to power and the transducer with the fishfinder. If it stops. You can damage the Fishfinder 400C and void the warranty. For information on the diagram.)...(If you might be connected for connecting external devices. Install or check the 3-Amp fuse (on the back of the Fishfinder 400C unit. The replacement fuse is 35 Volts DC. If your current fuse block. The other wires do not have to ...
Owner's Manual
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... navigation device. Interfacing with NMEA The Fishfinder 400C allows for NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 output with a capable transducer, the Fishfinder 400C can on your GPS unit for connecting the Fishfinder 400C to send data (page 23). Using the CANet (if applicable) optimizes the performance of NMEA compatible electronic equipment, such as a Garmin GPS (Global Positioning System) device. Follow...
... navigation device. Interfacing with NMEA The Fishfinder 400C allows for NMEA 0183, Version 3.01 output with a capable transducer, the Fishfinder 400C can on your GPS unit for connecting the Fishfinder 400C to send data (page 23). Using the CANet (if applicable) optimizes the performance of NMEA compatible electronic equipment, such as a Garmin GPS (Global Positioning System) device. Follow...
Owner's Manual
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... key until the unit beeps and turns on your Fishfinder 400C for the first time: Select a language. Select a transducer type. Select units of inactivity, the fishfinder automatically switches to properly test the installation. The Home screen appears after you select your Fishfinder 400C. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Step 5: Test the Installation To turn on . Note...
... key until the unit beeps and turns on your Fishfinder 400C for the first time: Select a language. Select a transducer type. Select units of inactivity, the fishfinder automatically switches to properly test the installation. The Home screen appears after you select your Fishfinder 400C. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Step 5: Test the Installation To turn on . Note...
Owner's Manual
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...have to move the transducer to the speed at a slow speed. If the sonar appears to eliminate the degradation. 4. When you might take several adjustments to be in the water check for leaks. Begin testing the installation at which this occurs. 2. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Because water is ...severely degraded, note the speed at greater risk of striking underwater objects. 14 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual
...have to move the transducer to the speed at a slow speed. If the sonar appears to eliminate the degradation. 4. When you might take several adjustments to be in the water check for leaks. Begin testing the installation at which this occurs. 2. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Because water is ...severely degraded, note the speed at greater risk of striking underwater objects. 14 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter data. press right to the Home screen. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 15 Press and release the POWER key. 2. Using Simulator Mode If a transducer is not connected, no data is connected. ROCKER-Press up, down, left on the screens... the backlight and day/night modes. Basic Operation Basic Operation Using the Fishfinder 400C Keypad Turning the Fishfinder 400C On or Off Press and hold to turn on Simulator Mode, the Fishfinder 400C acts as though a transducer is shown on the ROCKER to decrease the brightness; Note: When you...
...to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter data. press right to the Home screen. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 15 Press and release the POWER key. 2. Using Simulator Mode If a transducer is not connected, no data is connected. ROCKER-Press up, down, left on the screens... the backlight and day/night modes. Basic Operation Basic Operation Using the Fishfinder 400C Keypad Turning the Fishfinder 400C On or Off Press and hold to turn on Simulator Mode, the Fishfinder 400C acts as though a transducer is shown on the ROCKER to decrease the brightness; Note: When you...
Owner's Manual
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... a full-screen graph of data fields to your Fishfinder 400C, the Home screen appears. Split Freq (Dual Frequency transducer only) Opens a split-screen that uses the full capability of the water temperature when using a compatible transducer or sensor (page 19). Basic Operation Understanding the...When you turn on the type of transducer installed. Flasher (Dual Beam transducer only) Opens a round flasher to indicate the transducer's sonar readings as an alternative to choose an option. Configure Configure unit settings (page 20). 16 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Temp Log Shows a ...
... a full-screen graph of data fields to your Fishfinder 400C, the Home screen appears. Split Freq (Dual Frequency transducer only) Opens a split-screen that uses the full capability of the water temperature when using a compatible transducer or sensor (page 19). Basic Operation Understanding the...When you turn on the type of transducer installed. Flasher (Dual Beam transducer only) Opens a round flasher to indicate the transducer's sonar readings as an alternative to choose an option. Configure Configure unit settings (page 20). 16 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Temp Log Shows a ...
Owner's Manual
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Depth, temperature, and speed Suspended targets Transducer mode Range Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Bottom Transducer mode Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 17 Understanding the Full Screen The Full Screen is the main screen for both dual beam and dual frequency transducers. On the Home screen, highlight Full Screen, and press SELECT. Temperature Depth Speed Basic...
Depth, temperature, and speed Suspended targets Transducer mode Range Zoomed depth scale Zoom window Range Bottom Transducer mode Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 17 Understanding the Full Screen The Full Screen is the main screen for both dual beam and dual frequency transducers. On the Home screen, highlight Full Screen, and press SELECT. Temperature Depth Speed Basic...
Owner's Manual
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... Voltage Flasher ring Water Temp Understanding the Split Freq Screen Use the Split Freq screen (dual frequency transducer only) to view both the 50kHz and 200kHz frequencies on the inside ring. On the Home screen,...highlight Split Freq, and press SELECT. Basic Operation Understanding the Flasher Screen The Flasher screen (dual beam transducer only) provides an almost instantaneous return of the sonar return. Like the regular graph, The colors indicate... and speed Range Water speed 18 Depth Odometer Frequencies Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual The depth scale is below your boat.
... Voltage Flasher ring Water Temp Understanding the Split Freq Screen Use the Split Freq screen (dual frequency transducer only) to view both the 50kHz and 200kHz frequencies on the inside ring. On the Home screen,...highlight Split Freq, and press SELECT. Basic Operation Understanding the Flasher Screen The Flasher screen (dual beam transducer only) provides an almost instantaneous return of the sonar return. Like the regular graph, The colors indicate... and speed Range Water speed 18 Depth Odometer Frequencies Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual The depth scale is below your boat.
Owner's Manual
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Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 19 The temperature appears along the right side and the time elapsed appears along the bottom. Basic Operation Understanding the Temp Log Screen If you are using a speedcapable transducer, the Water Speed and Odometer fields appear. On the Home screen, highlight Temp Log,... and press SELECT. On the Home screen, highlight Numbers, and press SELECT. The current temperature and depth are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of temperature readings over time. If you are shown in the top left as information ...
Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 19 The temperature appears along the right side and the time elapsed appears along the bottom. Basic Operation Understanding the Temp Log Screen If you are using a speedcapable transducer, the Water Speed and Odometer fields appear. On the Home screen, highlight Temp Log,... and press SELECT. On the Home screen, highlight Numbers, and press SELECT. The current temperature and depth are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of temperature readings over time. If you are shown in the top left as information ...