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TRACKFISH 6600
FISH 4500 /4600
CHA RTPLOTTER AND
FISHFINDERS
FISHFINDER
Installation and
Operation Manual
English ................. 2
Español ................. 38
Português ............. 75
NAV MAN
www.navman.com
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This is the Installation and Operation manual for the Navman FISH 4500 and FISH 4600 (here after referred to as FISH 4500/4600) sh nders. The FISH 4500/4600 is set up with default units of feet, °F (Fahrenheit), US gallons and knots. See section 3-6 Setup > Units, to change the units. FCC Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro
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Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................4 1-1 Benefits of the FISH 4500/4600 ...................................................................4 1-2 How the FISH 4500/4600 works ...................................................................5 2 Basic Operation .....................................................................................6 3 Setting up the FISH 4500/4600 .....................................
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1 Introduction This manual also explains how to operate the Congratulations on choosing a Navman fish- FISH 4500/4600 effectively and provides trou- finder. For maximum benefit, please read this bleshooting information and performance tips. manual carefully before installation and use. Important This manual describes how to install and set up It is vital to the performance of the fishfinder the FISH 4500/4600 and the associated dual- frequency transom transducer. (If a through that the tra
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1-2 How the FISH 4500/4600 works The FISH 4500/4600 has two parts: - the transducer attached to the hull - the display unit. The transducer generates an ultrasonic pulse (sound that is above the hearing range of the human ear), which travels down towards the bottom at a speed of about 4800 ft/sec (1463 m/ sec), spreading out into a cone shape. When the pulse meets an object, such as a fish or the bottom, it is partly reflected back up towards the boat as an echo. The depth of the object or
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2 Basic Operation Key Names ESC If a menu is not displayed then go to the sonar display. If a menu is displayed then cancel any changes and return to the previous menu. DISP Shows the Display menu. , Cursor keys move the selection highlight and , change settings. MENU Press to show the Options menu on a display; press again to show the Setup menu. ENT Confirms any changes or from a sonar display shows the Gain controls. + Increases the Range. -- Decreases the Range. AUTO Selects manu
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Power Off Simulate Mode To turn the fishfinder off, hold . A countdown An internal simulator allows users to learn how box appears. Continue to hold for 3 seconds to operate the fishfinder off the water. until the fishfinder turns off. In Simulate mode the word Simulate flashes Note: If the unit is wired for Auto Power on the bottom of the display. The fishfinder (section 6-5 Wiring options) the fishfinder can generates data so that all the main displays be turned off only when the boat’
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3 Setting up the FISH 4500/4600 Press MENU twice, to show the Setup menu, The Setup menu and options are summarized then select a particular option using the or below. The factory default settings are shown cursor keys. (Section 2 Basic Operation, where applicable. describes the basic use of keys.) Each Setup menu option is explained in the following sections. The Setup menu and options Sonar - see section 3-2 System - see section 3-1 Fuel - see section 3-3 Logs - see section 3-4 Alarms -
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3-1 Setup > System Press MENU once or more until the Setup menu Auto power off is displayed, then select System: Select to have the fishfinder power off automatically every time the boat’s ignition is switched off. This applies only if the display unit is wired for Auto Power. See section 6-5 Wiring Options. Style Use this to choose the appearance of the FISH 4500/4600 interface. Select Classic to have the fishfinder interface use the same style as a TRACKER 5500/5600. Otherwise, select
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Fish filter Palette Use this to select the minimum fish symbol size Use this to select a color palette. Each color to be displayed. There is a choice of: Small, within the palette represents a different echo Medium and Large. strength, as shown on the sonar displays Digit size There is a choice of five color palettes: Black, Blue, Use this to remove or change the size of the depth White, Vivid and 8 color. The first four display display on the sonar displays. There is a choice of: more
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Set remaining Flow filter Most engines do not draw fuel from the tank at a Before doing a partial refill of the tank or remov- steady rate. To give a stable fuel flow reading, the ing fuel manually from the tank (for example, by fishfinder calculates the flow value(s) by taking siphoning it off): several measurements and averaging them. Use 1. Note the Remaining reading on the the Flow filter to set the period over which the fuel Fuel display. flow is averaged. 2. Note how much fuel is
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3-5 Setup > Alarms Press MENU one or more times until the Setup Symbol Alarm Beeper Alarm condition is menu is displayed, then select Alarms: Name Cycle met when the: 1 Too /5 sec depth is less than shallow the alarm trigger value 1 Too /2 sec depth is greater than deep the alarm triggervalue Fish 1 short echo matches the beep profile of a fish 1 Temp. /2 sec temperature equals the alarm triggervalue 1 Temp. /2 sec rate of change of rate temperature equals the
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3-7 Setup > Comms Use this feature when the FISH 4500/4600 is be transmitted (see Appendix A - Specifications connected to other Navman instruments through and section 5-7 Data display, for information NavBus or any compatible NMEA instrument. about how to display NMEA data). Press MENU once or more until the Setup menu NavBus is displayed, then select Comms: NavBus is the preferred method for connecting the FISH 4500/4600 to other Navman instru- ments. Select if the instruments are connec
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Fuel Keel offset Keel offset is a depth correction representing the verti- Warning: cal distance between the depth transducer and the Extreme precautions must be location from which the depth is to be measured. observed when carrying out this procedure. Enter a positive keel offset value when the trans- Failure to do so could create ducer is located below the water surface but the hazardous conditions that can total depth is required. cause serious personal or Enter a negative keel offse
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4 Using the FISH 4500/4600 This section explains how to interpret the It also describes Gain and Range and shows sonar displays, when and why to use the dif- examples of some of the different sonar displays. ferent frequencies and how fish are detected Also see section 1-2 How the FISH 4500/4600 and displayed. works. 4-1 Interpreting the display The sonar displays do not show a fixed distance Strength of echoes travelled by the boat; rather, they display a his- The colors indicate difference
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Frequency and cone width Water Cone width Cone width The pulse generated by the FISH 4500/4600 Depth at 50 kHz at 200 kHz transducer travels down through the water, 10 8 2 spreading outwards to form a rough cone shape. 20 16 4 However, the cone width is dependent upon 30 25 6 the frequency of the pulse; at 50 kHz it is 45°, 40 33 7 whereas at 200 kHz it is 11°. The chart shows 50 41 9 how the cone width varies over depth for each 60 50 11 frequency used. Figures are approximate.
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4-2 Single and Dual frequency fishfinding When to use 200 kHz When to use 50/200 kHz The 200 kHz frequency is especially suitable Operating the FISH 4500/4600 at both 50 kHz for use in shallow and medium depth water, and 200 kHz simultaneously on a split display typically less than 500 ft. (150 m) and while can be very useful when operating in shallow to running at speed. medium water, typically less than 500 ft. (150 m), because the 50 kHz section of the display shows At 200 kHz, the na
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Comparison of the same fish scenario displayed at different frequencies: Now 30 seconds ago 1 minute ago 50 kHz display 200 kHz display Note the Note the wider smaller, bottom trace defined fish arches and more bottom detail. 200/50 Khz display Mixed display Dual screen 18 FISH 4500/4600 Installation and Operation Manual NAVMAN
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4-3 Fish detection and display Fish symbols Off Where to find fish For experienced users this always provides the Underwater features like reefs, wrecks and rocky best information as every echo is displayed, wheth- outcrops attract fish. Use the 50 kHz or 50/200 kHz er it is surface clutter, a thermocline or a fish. frequency display to find these features, then look for fish by passing over the feature slowly several The picture in section 4-1 Interpreting the display, times using the Zoo
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4-4 Gain Gain (sensitivity) controls the amount of detail displayed on the FISH 4500/4600. Understand- ing how to set suitable Gain settings is important for optimum performance. The Navman fishfinder has two gain modes, Auto Gain and Manual Gain. Normally the best results are obtained in Manual Gain, but practice and experience are required to obtain the opti- Note: The Gain mode mum settings for different conditions. Therefore, automatically changes the use of Auto Gain is strongly
