Furuno fcv587 Fish Finder User Manual


 
Equipped with Furuno’s latest technology: Bottom Discrimination Function
- Analyze bottom structure
Provides an at-a-glance recognition of bottom form with four types of graphical displays (Rocks/Sand/Gravel/Mud)
when connected to required thru-hull or transom mount transducer.
ACCU-FISH
- A unique sh size analyzer based on the latest digital technology
White Line feature - Discriminate sh lying near the bottom
The top edge of the sea oor is displayed in white to clearly show bottom structures.
This feature helps to discriminate weeds and bottom sh distinctly.
Congurable Alarm function (depth, sh echoes, etc.)
Post-processing Gain Control applied to all echoes displayed on screen
Share and display information on your chartplotter*
Furuno’s TLL (Target Lat/Lon) output allows you to interface the FCV-587 with your chartplotter
so that you can mark shing spots with various information (L/L, Depth, Water Temp, Fish size, Bottom).
* Requires connection to a chart plotter.
Fast transmission rate of 3,000 PRR (Pulse Repetition Rate) per minute (at 5 m depth range)
Bright 800 cd/m
2
LCD gives excellent readability, even in bright sunlight
The LCD and the AR glass are bonded together to ensure that there’s no fogging.
Clear visibility even when wearing polarized sunglasses.
The FCV-587 now has the ability to
acquire sh size and bottom structure
under your boat !
The FCV-587 now has the ability to
acquire sh size and bottom structure
under your boat !
Enhanced
Sunlight Viewable
AUTO
Enhanced
Sunlight Viewable
Bonded
LCD
Bonded LCD
Auto Tuning
(Sensitivity)
Bottom
Discrimination
FURUNO Digital
Filter
ACCU-FISH
Polarized Friendly
Polarized
Friendly
8.4" Color LCD FISH FINDER
Model
Model
Model
FISH SIZEFISH SIZE
BOTTOM BOTTOM
(
8.4"
)
(
5.7"
)
“ACCU-FISH
identies individual sh
with size and sh mark function
Recognizes individual or multiple sh instantaneously
ACCU-FISH™ is a revolutionary sh size assessment function of the FCV-587.
In order to assess individual sh size, the echo strength from the sh needs to be
computed and turned into sh size display on the screen. It can detect the sh size of
10 to 199 cm, in the depth of 2 to 100 m.
Displaying sh size or sh depth
Activating the ACCU-FISH™ from the menu, FSV-587 displays sh size on the individual
sh echo. When the ACCU-FISH™ is used concurrently with sh marks, it greatly helps
anglers to identify sh targets on the display. You may also select and display the target
depth instead of sh size, which helps to see how far the sh is from the boat.
Displaying sh marks
The sh mark can be utilized to display on individual sh echoes when detected.
It helps beginners to identify the sh targets on the display for a more fun shing experience.
Fish mark is selectable from two types of sh
symbol, circle and square. The sh symbol, displayed
in two different sizes (Large: over 50 cm, Small: 10
to 49 cm), is a great help for anglers to identify sh
targets. Circle and square indentify targets without
hiding sh echo.
Striped
Solid
Circle
Square
Circles and sh size are displayed on top of
the sh echoes. When in dual frequencies
mode, you can set the mark to be displayed
either individually or on both windows.
Bottom Discrimination feature
The FCV-587’s Bottom Discrimination feature enables the sh nder to indicate if the major
component of the bottom is rocks, gravel, sand, mud.
The Bottom Discrimination feature provides you with valuable information that helps you
locate rich shing grounds, and boost your catch of the day.
White Line function distinguishes sh from bottom
The white line function helps you distinguish bottom sh from the bottom by changing the strongest
signal color to white. This function is not only useful discriminating bottom sh but is also valuable
for judging sh school density. The setting range is 0%-100%,
in intervals of 1%. The higher the value the thicker the line.
Please keep the following in mind when using the Bottom Discrimination Sounder:
1) Use at a depth of 5 m - 100 m.
2) Use transducer in transom mount or thru-hull mount.
3) Set the transducer parallel to the bottom of the craft.
4) To show a consistent display of the actual bottom, set the range display
of the sh nder screen to “auto”.
5) Enter the ship’s draft value.
6) Use a ship speed of 10 kn or less.
7)
In some instances, bottom component indicated on the FCV-587 may
differ from its actual bottom structure.
Please read the operation manual
carefully
before using this feature.
The standard graphic display mode shows the most
probable bottom composition by graphic or four colors.
Rocks
Gravel
Sand
Mud
Rocks
Gravel
Sand
Mud
Graphic mode
The probability display mode shows the most
probable bottom composition in graph form.
Probability mode
Field Test
Screenshot from sh reef in lake:
Many sh marks appear on the screen in the thick weed bed.
The white line function helps to distinguish between the sea
bottom, weeds and the actual sh.
In some instances, sh size indicated on the FCV-587 may differ from its actual size.
Please read the operation manual carefully before using this feature.
ViewableBlack out
Post-Processing Gain Control
With conventional gain controls, changes are made for new
echoes only when a change in the gain setting is applied.
With the FCV-587’s Post-Processing Gain Control, changes
in the gain setting are applied to new echoes as well as all
of the echoes already on the screen. Because the changes
are applied to both new and existing returns, you will be
able to quickly and easily nd the right gain setting for your
conditions.
Fish Alarm function
When sh echoes come in the area which you set above the bottom, beeps sound and the alarm icon ashes
at the top right corner of the screen. Furthermore, an integrated alarm setting is also available that can be set
by every and each condition, including water depth, target depth, water temp, bottom type, etc.
Bright LCD for excellent viewability in sunlight
Bright 800 cd/m
2
LCD gives excellent readability even in bright sunlight.
FCV-587 has a LCD screen which does not "black out" when
wearing polarized sunglasses at certain angles, providing no
loss of visibility while shing.
Conventional FCV-587
Gain: 4Gain: 2
Conventional gain setting
Gain: 4 Gain: 2
Conventional
FCV-587