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Garmin Colorado 400c Owner's Manual
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual.
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© 2006, 2007 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, usa tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 fax (913) 397.8282 garmin (europe) ltd. Liberty house hounsdown business park, southampton, hampshire, so40 9rb uk tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i i ntroduction i ntroduction the fishfinder 400c is a full-featured, color sonar that offers a choice of display styles, a dual beam or dual frequency option, and more. Fishfinder 400c tips and shortcuts • press home from any screen to return to the home screen. • pre...
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Ii fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i ntroduction table of contents introduction ........................................................................... I fishfinder 400c tips and shortcuts ....................................... I quick links .........................................................
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual iii i ntroduction product registration help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect to our web site at www.Garmin.Com/registration/ . Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the fishfinder 400c...
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Iv fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i ntroduction failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. • when navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources, i...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c to successfully operate your fishfinder 400c, you must properly install the fishfinder and all of its related parts. Compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces a...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c step 2: mount the fishfinder you can mount your fishfinder in one of two ways: • surface mount—mount the fishfinder onto a bracket (included) that attaches to the console or overhead. • flush mount—use the optional flush mount kit to mo...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c to mount the bracket assembly: 1. Usingtheswivelbaseasatemplate,markthelocationofthe threeholesthatsecurethebrackettothemountingsurface. 2. Drillthemountingholes. • ifyousecurethebasewithmachinebolts,drillthree 5/32"(5mm)holesatthelocat...
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4 fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c step 3: install the transducer proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your fishfinder. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available from your garmin dealer. Coil and secure an...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c mounting the transducer on a trolling motor (dual beam transducers only) to mount the transducer on a trolling motor: 1. Slidethelargecabletiethroughtheslotonthetransducer mountwiththeridgesofthebandfacingupuntilequal lengthsextendonbot...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c mounting the transducer on a transom $onotmountthetransducerdirectlyinthe pathoftheprop4hetransducercancause cavitationthatmaydegradetheboats performanceanddamagetheprop -akesurethatthetransducerisbelow waterlevelwhentheboatisonplane at...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c when selecting a transom mount location, consider the following for optimal performance: • for your sonar to operate properly, the transducer must be located in calm water. Do not mount the transducer behind strakes, rivet lines, struts...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c 6. Markthelocation.Usinga1/8"bit,drillapilothole approximately3/8"(10mm)deep. 7. Attachthecableclampusinga4x12mmscrew.Coatthe screwwithmarinesealantbeforeinstallation.Repeatsteps5 and6usingtheothercableclamp. 8. Routethetransducercable,...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c selecting a location for a shoot-thru-hull installation when installing a transducer, the installation location must be the following: • solid fiberglass, without any air bubbles, laminates, fillers, or dead air space. • in an area of c...
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0 fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 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 one easy-to-remove connection and provides interface capabilities for connecting external...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c canet h canet l dc power source fishfinder 400c wiring harness pin 8 - black (ground) pin 13 - red (dc positive) pin 7 - yellow (alarm) pin 12 - white (canet h) pin 16 - green (canet l) pin 18 - blue (nmea out) fishfinder 400c pin assig...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c connecting to a nmea device you can connect the fishfinder 400c to another piece of nmea compatible electronic equipment, such as a garmin gps (global positioning system) device. If equipped with a capable transducer, the fishfinder 400...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c step 5: test the installation to turn on your fishfinder 400c for the first time, press and hold the power key until the unit beeps and turns on. Use the rocker and the select key and follow the screens to configure your fishfinder 400c...
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4 fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i nstalling the f ishfinder 400c because water is necessary to carry the sounder’s sonar signal, the transducer must be in the water to work properly. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when out of the water. When you place your boat in the water check for le...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual b asic o peration b asic o peration turning the fishfinder 400c on or off press and hold the power key until the unit beeps and the home screen appears. Note: when you turn on the fishfinder 400c for the first time, you have to select a language, transducer type, units...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual b asic o peration understanding the home screen when you turn on your fishfinder 400c, the home screen appears. Press up or down on the rocker, and then press select to choose an option. Note: options on this screen vary based on the type of transducer installed. Home ...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual b asic o peration 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. Depth temperature speed range bottom suspended targets transducer mode und...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual b asic o peration understanding the flasher screen the flasher screen (dual beam transducer only) provides an almost instantaneous return of what is below your boat. The depth scale is organized as a ring that starts at the top, or 12:00, and progresses clockwise. Sona...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual b asic o peration understanding the numbers screen the numbers screen shows data fields populated by important numeric information instead of a graph. The data fields you see are determined by the capabilities of your transducer. On the home screen, highlight numbers, ...
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0 fishfinder 400c owner’s manual b asic o peration understanding the configure screen the configure screen contains the main configuration options for the fishfinder 400c. From this screen, you can define and adjust settings universal to all fishfinder 400c screens. On the home screen, highlight con...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual c ustomizing the f ishfinder 400c c ustomizing the f ishfinder 400c setting alarms you can set the fishfinder 400c to sound an audible alarm when certain conditions are met. By default, all alarms are turned off. To set an alarm, on the configure screen, highlight alar...
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22 fishfinder 400c owner’s manual c ustomizing the f ishfinder 400c changing the sonar settings to change the sonar settings, on the configure screen, highlight sonar, and press select. Color scheme—choose white or blue. This affects the background on all sonar screens, but does not change the numbe...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual c ustomizing the f ishfinder 400c changing the system settings to change the system settings, on the configure screen, highlight system, and press select. Beeper—set when the unit makes audible sounds. The three settings are off, alarms only (default), and on (keys and...
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4 fishfinder 400c owner’s manual c ustomizing the f ishfinder 400c to adjust the keel offset: 1. Highlight keel offset,andpressselect. 2. Usethe rockertosetthevalueofthekeeloffset. 3. Press selecttoacceptthenumber. Note: press menu to cancel your changes and return to the transducer menu. Calibrate ...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual a dvanced s ettings a dvanced s ettings press menu on any screen to access advanced options. Dual frequency dual beam range—by default, the range is set to auto. The range of the depth scale on the right side of the screen adjusts automatically as the depth readings in...
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26 fishfinder 400c owner’s manual a dvanced s ettings zoom depth (while zoomed)—available only when you are using a 2x or a 4x zoom. By default, the zoom depth is set to auto and automatically adjusts with the depth. You can adjust this setting to zoom in at a specific depth . Span (while zoomed wit...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual a ppendix a ppendix specifications physical specifications size: 5" h x 5.7" w x 3" d (12.7 cm x 14.5 cm x 7.62 cm) weight: 1.20 lbs (.544 kg) display: 4.0" diagonal (10.19 cm), 3.21" h x 2.41" w (8.16 cm x 6.12 cm), qvga display with adjustable brightness, 320 x 240 p...
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28 fishfinder 400c owner’s manual a ppendix alarms and messages the fishfinder 400c uses an on-screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. When a message appears, press select to acknowledge the message and return to the screen you were viewing. Battery alarm—battery voltag...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual a ppendix limited warranty this garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such r...
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0 fishfinder 400c owner’s manual a ppendix declaration of conformity (doc) hereby, garmin, declares that this fishfinder 400c is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1999/5/ec. To view the full declaration of conformity, see the garmin web site for...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i ndex i ndex a a-scope 26 accessories 27 advanced settings 25 alarms 21 , 28 battery 21 deep water 21 drift 21 fish 21 shallow water 21 water temp 21 arches 22 b backlight adjusting 15 basic operation 15 beam 25 bottom lock 25 bracket assembly 2 c calibrate the speed ...
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Fishfinder 400c owner’s manual i ndex p physical specifications 27 power/backlight key 15 power/data and transducer cables 1 , 3 product registration iii q quick links i r range 25 range keys 15 registration. See product registration reset odometer 26 rocker key 15 s scale 26 scroll speed 22 selecti...
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your garmin products, visit the garmin web site at www.Garmin.Com. © 2006, 2007 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, usa garmin (europe) ltd. Liberty ...