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Fishfinder 100
owner’s
manual
100 Covers.p65 1 2/16/00, 10:14 AM
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© 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax 44/1794.519222 GARMIN (Asia) Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual ma
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Thank You for choosing the GARMIN Fishfinder 100. This product is designed for easy operation and to provide years of reliable service. Introduction Please take the time to read this Owner’s Manual, and learn the operation of your new unit. This will help ensure that you get the most from the Fishfinder 100. Customer Service Product Registration If you encounter a problem, or just have a question, contact or Product Support Department at 913-397-8200, Monday — Friday 8:00 a.m. to Help us bette
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GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail Introduction in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for Limited Warranty any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized
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The Fishfinder 100 Standard Package contains the following items: • Fishfinder 100 Introduction • Surface/Flush Mount Kit • Wiring Adapter Cable Packaging and Accessories • Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Guide • *Transom Mount Transducer (w/depth/temp) * Optional Optional Transducers: 010-10251-00 Trolling Motor Mount Adapter 010-10252-00 Speed Sensor 010-10107-00 Bronze Thru-Hull (w/depth/temp) 010-10249-00 Plastic Transom Mount (w/depth/temp) 010-10119-00 Plastic Thru-Hull (w/depth)
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Introduction .......................................................................i-viii Customer Service ................................................................................................ i Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. ii Introduction Packaging and Accessories ................................................................................ iii Unit Display .........................................
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Alarms Fish Alarm ....................................................................................................... 22 Shallow Water ................................................................................................. 22 Introduction Deep Water ...................................................................................................... 23 Battery Voltage ................................................................................................. 23 System Table
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The Fishfinder 100 is able to display a variety of useful information about the underwater environment. Below are a few things the unit will help you see. Introduction ater Depth The unit displays water depth and can provide a warning for shallow or What can the Fishfinder 100 deep-water conditions. Display? oltage* The unit can display the battery voltage that is available to the unit. emperatur If equipped with a capable transducer, the unit can display the water temperature. ater* If equipp
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Transducers The transducer acts as the eyes and ears of your new sonar. Proper Installation transducer selection and installation are critical to the operation of your unit. The transducer transmits sound waves toward the bottom in a cone Selecting a Transducer shape. The larger the cone angle the larger the coverage area at a given depth. While it is good to see as large of an area as possible, it is best to select a transducer that suits the water that you are on. A wide cone angle transducer
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Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your new unit. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available from you GARMIN dealer. DO NOT cut the transducer lead, this Installation will void your warranty. Following are some tips and basic installation instructions for three Mounting the Transducer popular transducers. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the transducer kits. Transom Mount Installation 010-10248-00 (depth/temp)
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In-hull Installation The 010-10224-00 transducer is designed to be mounted inside a Installation fiberglass hull. The standard plastic transom mount transducer can also be mounted in this fashion using this method. If using a temperature sensing transducer, the temperature displayed will reflect the hull temperature. Mounting the Transducer Selecting a Location 1. The location has to be solid fiberglass, devoid of any air bubbles, laminates, fillers or dead air space. The location needs to be
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Trolling Motor Installation Included in the 010-10251-00 transducer kit you should have: Installation 1. Worm Gear Clamp 2. Cable Ties 3. Transducer Mounting the Transducer Mounting the Transducer: 1. Loosen the Worm Gear Clamp until end of the band is clear of the worm gear. 2. Slide the clamp band through the slots on the transducer. Cable Ties 3. Place the free end of the clamp band into the worm gear and tighten until the band is through the worm gear. Worm Gear 4. Place the clamp and transd
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Wiring Harness Installation The Fishfinder 100 comes with a wiring harness that connects the unit Installation to power and the transducer with one easy-to-remove connection. Make sure the wiring harness will reach the unit before beginning installation. If it is necessary to extend the power/data wires, use a wire of compa- Installing the Wiring Harness rable size and keep your extension as short as possible. 10-18 Volt Boat Supply If the transducer lead is too short, DO NOT cut the transducer
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Wiring Harness Installation (continued) If your boat does not have a fuse block, the unit can be wired directly Installation to the battery. Make sure the 2-Amp in-line fuse supplied with the unit is installed. The Fishfinder 100 can be connected to another piece of NMEA Installing the Wiring Harness compatible electronic equipment. If equipped with a capable transducer, the Fishfinder 100 sends depth, temperature and speed information that could be displayed on another device. Power/Data Con
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Display Installation (Surface Mount) The Fishfinder 100 can be mounted to a flat surface using the supplied Surface Mounting Bracket. Installation Surface Mounting the Display: Installing the Display 1. Position the Surface Mount in the desired location. Leave approximately 2'’ behind the unit for cable clearance. 2. Mark the location of the four mounting holes with a pencil. 3. Drill pilot holes for the mounting fasteners (not included in kit). 4. Secure the Surface Mount, using the mounting fa
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Display Installation (Flush Mount) The Fishfinder 100 can be mounted flush against the dash or electron- Installation ics rack that is no more than 1/4” thick. Flush Mounting the Display: Installing the Display 1. Remove the Surface Mount Bracket and Knobs. 2 Cut a 4.3”W x 4.35”H relief hole where the unit will be mounted. 3. Place the display in the relief hole and tape in place. 4. Reinstall the knobs in the unit. Install the surface mount with the cam lobes pointed toward the unit. 5. Rotate
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Testing the Installation While it is possible to perform some checks with the boat trailered, to Installation Unit Operation properly test the installation the boat should be in the water. Press the Power button and the Fishfinder 100 should power on. If the unit fails to power on, verify that the wiring adapter is seated properly Testing the Installation in the back of the unit, the Red and Black wires are connected to the correct polarity, and that the 2-Amp fuse is installed and not blown.
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Unit Operation Keypad Function The Arrows Keys are used to select items on the Adjustment Bar and Setup menu and to change field data. The Enter key is used to activate/deactivate Adjustment Bar and Setup Menu data fields for review or change The Setup key is used to activate/deactivate Setup Menu. The Power Key is used to turn the unit on/off and to activate the display backlight. 10 100 Operation.p65 10 2/16/00, 10:07 AM ey P ye ye ower K Setup K Enter K Arr ow K eys
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At the top left of the display you will find the Adjustment Bar and a variety of user-selectable information including Depth, Battery Voltage, Water Temperature, and Speed Over Water. To provide data on Water Temperature Unit Operation and Speed Over Water, the Fishfinder 100 requires a transducer capable of producing the particular data. Describing The Display The Depth Scale and the Flasher Function are displayed from top to bottom along the right side of the display. Messages and Alarm Icon
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Using the Adjustment Bar The Adjustment Bar allows direct access to the settings most commonly Unit Operation changed while using the unit. These include the depth Range, Zoom setting, and the Gain (sensitivity) of the unit. The Adjustment Bar Place the highlight (white bar) over the desired selection using the RIGHT or LEFT Arrow key and the current setting will be displayed in the Current Setting highlight. To immediately change the setting, press the UP or DOWN Arrow key. If you wish to r
