Furuno FCV-582L SONAR User Manual


 
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A Word to FCV-582L Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the
FURUNO FCV-582L Color LCD Sounder.
We are confident you will see why the
FURUNO name has become synonymous
with quality and reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Com-
pany has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
innovative and dependable marine electron-
ics equipment. This dedication to excellence
is furthered by our extensive global network
of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed
to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can per-
form its intended function unless operated and
maintained properly. Please carefully read and
follow the recommended procedures for op-
eration and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the
end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing
FURUNO equipment.
FOREWORD
Features
The FURUNO FCV-582L is a dual-frequency
(50 kHz and 200 kHz) color LCD sounder.
Comprised of a display unit and a transducer,
the FCV-582L displays underwater conditions
in 16 colors (including background) on a
bright 6.5-inch color TFT (Thin Film Tran-
sistor) LCD.
The main features of the FCV-582L are
Compact design permits installation where
space is limited.
Bright 6.5-inch color LCD with tempera-
ture compensated tone and brilliance con-
trol.
Wide variety of display modes: bottom
lock, dual frequency, marker zoom, bottom
zoom, nav data and graphic display.
Automatic function permits unattended
adjustment of range and gain. The range
scale and gain automatically change to dis-
play the bottom in reddish-brown on the
lower half of the screen.
Navigation data display (requires naviga-
tion data input from external navigator)
provides position, course, speed, depth,
temperature and waypoint data indications.
Alarms: Bottom, Fish (bottom-lock, nor-
mal), Temperature (within, over range set).
A-scope display discriminates bottom fish,
vital for bottom trawler and trap users.
Universal 10.2–31.2 VDC power supply
consuming less than 20 W power.