Raymarine 465 - Manual

iv Contents Echo sounding – How it works (inside front cover)FishFinder 465 – Features and functions iFor information and service ii 1 Introduction 1 About the FishFinder 465 1System Components 2Standard Equipment 2Standard Transducers 2Optional Accessories 2 2 Installation 4 About the Transducer 4S...

v Operating Pages 29FishFinder Page 31Choosing a Frequency 36Fish Indications 37Bottom Indications 38Window Page 40Sidelooker Page 42Digital Page 46Performance Modes 49Zoom Mode 49A-Scope (Bottom Coverage) Mode 51Bottom Lock Mode 53 4 Setup Instructions 55 The Setup Menu 55Range Setting 56Sensitivit...

vii List of Figures Figure Page Unit in Use Inside front cover Front Panel i 1-1 Typical Installation 1 2-1 Transducer Types 5 2-2 Assembling the Transducer Bracket 6 2-3 Transducer Mounted on Transom 7 2-4 Transducer Bracket, Side View 7 2-5 Correct Mounting Position 8 2-6 Mounting the Transducer 8...

viii 4-8 Reaching the System Setup Menu 63 4-9 System Setup Menu 63 4-10 Zoom Select Menu Item 70 4-11 Zoom Screen Split/Full Menu Item 71 4-12 Bottom Lock Range Menu Item 72 4-13 Bottom Lock Split/Full Menu Item 73 4-14 Digital Setup Menu Item 74 4-15 Sidelooker Range Menu item 76 4-16 Sidelooker S...

1 Introduction Fig. 1-1 Typical Installation 1 – Introduction About the FishFinder 465 The FishFinder 465 is a system that uses sound waves (“sonar”) todetect fish and show the bottom of a lake or sea. The system includes atransducer and a display unit, connected by a cable. The transducersends high...

2 Introduction System Components The FishFinder 465 consists of a compact display unit connected to atransducer. The transducer is attached to the boat and extends into thewater. Standard Equipment When you unpack your FishFinder 465, you should find the followingstandard equipment in the carton. If...

4 Installation 2 – Installation The installation process has four parts: • Mounting the transducer • Mounting the display unit • Connecting the cables for the transducer and power supply • Calibrating the display unit About the Transducer Several different kinds of transducers can be used with this ...

5 Installation Transom-mount transducer Thru-hull transducer In-hull transducer Sidelookertransducer Fairing for thru-hull transducer Fig. 2-1 TransducerTypes Selecting the Correct Type of Transducer Before you begin the installation, double-check to be sure you have thecorrect type of transducer. E...

6 Installation Lower the transducerand snap in therelease clip Attach the two parts Bracket is installedupside down NOT THIS! LIKE THIS! Fig. 2-2 Assemblingthe TransducerBracket Use a trolling motor transducer if –you want to attach the transducer to a trolling motor. Use a Sidelooker transducer if ...

7 Installation Fig. 2-3 TransducerMounted onTransom Transducer inreleased position 10" (254 mm) Allow a clearance of at least 10 inches (254 mm) Fig. 2-4 TransducerBracket,Side View propeller from damaging the transducer when it is turned. • Do not mount the transducer behind any hull fittings, ...

9 Installation • If the boat will be carried on a trailer, be sure the transducer will nothit any rollers, bunks or fittings on the trailer. Mounting the Transom-Mount Transducer 1. On a boat with a fiberglass hull, the leading edge of the transducershould extend 1/8" (3.2 mm) to 1/4" (6 mm)...

1 0 Installation Fig. 2-7 Installing theSidelookerTransducer Mounting the Optional Sidelooker Transducer 1. The Sidelooker transducer allows the display unit to check the waterto either side of the boat. This is helpful when you are looking for fishnear river banks, or under docks or piers. 2. The S...

1 2 Installation 8. It is very important to seal the opening around the transducer usinga high-quality marine sealant suitable for underwater use. Afterinstallation, do not leave your boat in the water for any amount oftime without checking for leaks. Installation Notes – In-Hull Transducer Detailed...

1 3 Installation Installation Notes – Transducer for Speed andTemperature Only This type of transducer may be used with a thru-hull transducer whichreads depth only. The speed/temperature transducer is attached to thetransom of the boat. Detailed instructions for this installation will beincluded wi...

1 5 Installation Fig. 2-9 Installationon Bracket ZOOM BOT LOCK A-SCP CLEAR SETUP PWR The angle ofthe displaycan be changed. The display canbe turned from side to side. To release thedisplay fromthe base,press here. Mounting the Display Unit – Standard Mount You may mount the display unit on any flat...

1 7 Installation Mounting the Display Unit – Flush Mount In order to do this installation, you will need the optional flush mountingkit (part no. M99-138). See Fig. 2-11. 1. Select a mounting location on the dashboard or control panel.Choose a clear, flat area at least 7" x 7" (180 mm x 180 ...

1 8 Installation Fig. 2-12 Disassemblingfrom Bracket 6. Separate the display unit from the mounting bracket. (See Fig. 2-12.)Press the large button in the center of the bracket to separate thebracket arms. The display unit is attached to the arms by two screws.Each screw is covered by a cap. Locate ...

2 0 Installation When you attach the extension cable, be sure that the connectionsare tight and water tight. Use Dow Corning DC-4 or an equivalentsealing compound to protect the connector assemblies. 5. At the rear of the display unit, plug in the transducer cable using thekeyed connector. Installin...

2 1 Installation 2. Plug the cable from the depth-only transducer into the receptacleconnector on the optional speed- and temperature-only transducer.The speed- and temperature-only transducer then connects at thetransducer receptacle of the FishFinder 465. This is shown below inFig. 2-15. Making th...

2 3 Installation Note – Press firmly when inserting the power cable and transducer cable toensure a tight seal. 8. When you press the PWR button, the display unit should turn on. If the unit will not turn on and you suspect that you may have reversedthe power connections, check the DC power lines al...

2 4 Installation use a smaller number for Speed Cal. You may enter any value between 75 and 125. 4. The temperature sensor is usually very accurate, but you can adjustthe calibration using the entry for “Temp Cal.” Final note: After you finish the installation, please remember to fill out theWarrant...

2 5 Operating Instructions Fig. 3-1 DisplayPanel PWR SETUP CLEAR 465 ZOOM BOT LOCK A-SCP F I S H F I N D E R Display area Power button Page controlpad Setup button Clear button Zoom button A-Scope button Bottom Lock button 3 – Operating Instructions In this section of the manual, we will explain how...

2 6 Operating Instructions Page ControlPad Up and down arrows – ( and )During setup – Use these controls to call up a choice ormove to the next line on a menu.If the Zoom display is turned on – If the manual zoomfeature is turned on, these will move the zoom display upor down. Left and right arrows ...

2 7 Operating Instructions BOT LOCK The “Bottom Lock” Mode shows a “bottom-up” view. Thebottom is used as a reference, and all depths aremeasured from the bottom up. For more information, see the section on “Performance Modes” on page49. Turning the Power On and Off Press the PWR button once to turn...

2 9 Operating Instructions Save settings When the settings on this display are correct, press the CLEAR button to save the settings and go to the FishFinder Page. Operating Pages The 465 FishFinder has four “pages,” or normal displays. These can beused to show different kinds of information. Here is...

3 1 Operating Instructions FishFinder Page Figure 3-4 shows a typical FishFinder display. (The FishFinder Page isalso called the “chart” or “bottom graph” display.) As time passes, thisdisplay scrolls from right to left. The scrolling image becomes a record ofthe echoes and the bottom seen by the Fi...

3 2 Operating Instructions “chart speed.” You can adjust this using the “Setup Menu.” (See Section 4.) Many of the items on this display appear in the other display pages.Since you are likely to use the FishFinder Page most often, we willexplain all of these items here. Top of display Buzzer symbol ...

3 3 Operating Instructions Fish alarm set The FishFinder also has an alarm which will soundwhenever it detects a fish. When this alarm is set, the fishsymbol appears at the top of the display. If the alarm istriggered and the buzzer has been turned on (in theSystem Setup Menu), the buzzer will sound...

3 4 Operating Instructions the unit to use both frequencies at the same time (“dualfrequency”), or even display both frequencies at once (“splitscreen”). Auto frequency on (A) An “A” indication here shows that the unit is choosing thefrequency automatically. (For more on this, see “Choosingthe Frequ...

3 5 Operating Instructions From the System Setup Menu, you can tur n this item offor change the units used for this display. Fish symbol This indicates that the FishFinder sees a fish. Generally,the larger the fish symbol appears, the larger the fish.(The size of the fish symbol actually depends on ...

3 6 Operating Instructions Choosing a Frequency We said that the FishFinder uses sound waves to “see” through the waterunder the boat. The “frequency” is a measure of how fast the soundwaves change or “vibrate.” The FishFinder uses sound waves with twodifferent frequencies – 50 kHz and 200 kHz. Apel...

3 7 Operating Instructions Fish Indications Even using advanced sonar technology, it is sometimes hard to detect afish in the water. The body of a fish is just a little more dense than thesurrounding water. There is really nothing very solid for the sound wavesto bounce off of. The FishFinder 465 is...

3 8 Operating Instructions fish symbols on the display. A fish with a large air sac will produce a largefish symbol, while a fish with a small sac will produce a small symbol. The symbol also indicates which of the two frequencies was used tolocate the fish. If the fish was spotted by the wide 50 kH...

3 9 Operating Instructions Fig. 3-6 BottomConditions reach through this layer, and may be reflected by a more solid layerbelow. It is also possible that the sound waves are making two complete trips – hitting the seabed, bouncing off of the bottom of the boat, thenreflecting off the seabed again. Th...

4 0 Operating Instructions Window Page The Window Page is a flexible feature which allows you to combineseveral different kinds of infor mation on the display of the unit. SeeFig. 3-7. The right side of the Window Page is a half-screen version of the Fish-Finder Page. All of the features of the full...

4 2 Operating Instructions The digital displays in Window options A, B, C, D, and E all behaveidentically to the corresponding ones in the full-screen Digital Page (seepage 46). The sidelooker displays in Window options F, G, and H all behaveidentically to those in the full-screen Sidelooker Page (s...

4 4 Operating Instructions Underwater objects such as tree stumps or rocks can also be detectedby the Sidelooker transducer. These objects usually appear as thickervertical targets. The Sidelooker sounding beam is transmitted very closeto the surface of the water. In rough or choppy water this turbu...

4 5 Operating Instructions chosen using the entry for Depth Units in the SystemSetup Menu. If you have selected feet (FT) or fathoms(FA), the distance shown here will be measured in feet. Ifyou have selected meters (M), the distance shown herewill be in meters. Fish indication An arch-shaped mark sh...

4 6 Operating Instructions Digital Page The Digital Page presents several measurements at the same time usinglarge, easy-to-read digital numbers. To select the Digital Page, presseither the < or > button on the Page Control Pad until the Digital Pageappears. The Digital image is useful when yo...

4 7 Operating Instructions the Setup Menu. (See page 46 for details.) Battery The measured DC voltage of your boat’s battery. Elapsed Time The amount of time which has passed since turning the unit on, in Hours : Minutes : Seconds. The Elapsed Timemay be reset to 00:00:00 from the Setup menu when th...

4 9 Operating Instructions Performance Modes This unit has three “performance” modes which can be used to add to thestandard FishFinder Page. These are the Zoom, A-Scope and BottomLock Modes. Each mode presents the raw information from the transduc-ers in a special way. To reach one of these modes, ...

5 0 Operating Instructions Many of the items presented by the Zoom Mode are the same as thoseon the FishFinder Page. There are a few additional items: Zoom magnification This indicates the amount of “zoom” or magnification. Youalways set the amount of zoom manually. While the Zoom screen is visible,...

5 1 Operating Instructions A-Scope (Bottom Coverage) Mode On the FishFinder Page the bottom graph is “drawn” after the FishFinderreceives several echoes. This has the effect of showing a record of thebottom contour. The A-scope Mode shows raw sonar data directly fromthe transducer beam. This gives y...

5 2 Operating Instructions create wider lines. Unlike the scrolling FishFinder Page, the A-Scope does not show a history of scans; instead, it is a“real-time” display. The shape of the A-Scope display showsthe result as the sonar beam spreads as it penetratesdeeper into the water. Bottom coverage Th...

55 Setup Instructions Fig.4-1 Setup Menu Items(from FishFinderPage) FrequencyMenu Item 4 – Setup Instructions The Setup Menu Press the SETUP button to enter the Setup Menu. The menu items available will change, depending on the display or combinations ofdisplays the unit is presenting when you press...

56 Setup Instructions Fig. 4-2 RangeMenu Item Page. (The order will be different if you start from the Zoom or BottomLock Modes.) To move from one menu item to another, press the and arrows of the Page Control Pad. (If you continue to press or oftenenough, you will eventually return to the same menu...

57 Setup Instructions line so you can choose the range you want. Use the < and >arrows of the Page Control Pad to make a selection. Hereare the choices: Possible Range Settings (Auto or Manual)In feet: 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400,600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, ...

58 Setup Instructions there is no number next to the bar graph, this tells you that theSidelooker is being adjusted. From the menu item for the range setting, press the arrow of the PageControl Pad. The next menu item will allow you to set the sensitivity. SeeFig. 4-3. Use the < and > arrows o...

59 Setup Instructions Section of bottom shownat higher chart speed - Same section shown atslower chart speed - Display showsmore detail Display showslonger "history" Fig. 4-4 Changing theChart SpeedSetting Chart Speed Setting Most of the displays on the FishFinder show a record of the signal...

60 Setup Instructions Chart speed This adjusts the speed at which the information movesacross the display. Use the < and > arrows of the PageControl Pad to change the chart speed. Making the barlonger increases the chart speed. If you move the bar all ofthe way to the left, the FishFinder will...

62 Setup Instructions If you are using one of the dual frequency (or split) selections, some ofthe fish may appear in the wide 50 kHz beam, but not in the narrower200 kHz beam. Fish which appear in the narrow 200 kHz beam arelocated more directly under the transducer, and the symbol will be solidbla...

63 Setup Instructions SET UP SET UP FishFinder Page System Setup Menu Fig.4-8 Reaching theSystem SetupMenu System Setup Menu You can reach the System Setup Menu at any time by pressing SETUP twice. See Fig. 4-8. (If you have called up the Window Page, with option F,G, or H selected, you must press S...

65 Setup Instructions shown using a more solid area of black or gray. Thisfeature helps to show the difference between the strongecho from the bottom and the weaker echoes from fish orweeds near the bottom. The image shown in Fig. 3-4 ispresented with the White Line feature turned on. VRM “VRM” mean...

66 Setup Instructions unit says that you are moving faster than you really are,you can adjust the Speed Cal figure to a smaller number.If the unit says that you are moving slower than your actualspeed, use a larger number for Speed Cal. The setting canrange between 75 and 125. Use the < and > ...

67 Setup Instructions To turn this feature off, press the < control until the displayindicates zero feet, fathoms or meters. When these valuesare displayed in the Shallow Alarm “pop up” window, youwill notice that the menu item in the System Setup Menuwill read “Off.” Deep Alarm An alarm can be s...

68 Setup Instructions operating with dual frequencies, the buzzer will producetwo tones—one right after the other. If a fish has beendetected by the 200 kHz beam, a high tone will be followedby a lower tone. If the fish is detected by the 50 kHz beam,the low tone will sound first, followed by the hi...

70 Setup Instructions Setup Menus for Zoom Mode The “Zoom” setup menus allow you to customize the Zoom feature toyour particular application. When the unit is in the Zoom Mode, these twomenu items are added to the existing Setup Menu of the Page currentlyselected. Just press SETUP while in the Zoom ...

71 Setup Instructions Manual Zoom If you select Manual Zoom, you can choose the position ofthe zoom area yourself. Use the < and > arrows of thePage Control Pad to select Manual Zoom. Once you make this choice, you can set the zoom areayourself. You do this after you exit the Zoom Setup MenuIt...

72 Setup Instructions If you are done with your setup changes, press the CLEAR button to go back to the normal display. If you press the Page Control Pad arrow atthis point, the next menu will be the Range menu shown in Fig. 4-1. Setup Menus for Bottom Lock Mode The Bottom Lock Setup Menus allow you...

73 Setup Instructions If you are done with your setup changes, press the CLEAR button to go back to the normal display. To select the next menu item, press the arrow of the Page Control Pad. Bottom Lock Split/Full Menu Item When you first press the Bottom Lock button, the Bottom Lockinformation will...

74 Setup Instructions Setup Menu for Window Page You can choose some of the elements which are presented on theWindow Page. You will recall that you can step to this pages by using the< or > controls on the Page Control Pad. See Fig. 3-3.Normally, the displays follow in this order: • FishFinde...

75 Setup Instructions Resetting from the Digital Page Two functions can be reset from the Digital Page. These are ElapsedTime and Log Reset. When the unit is displaying the Digital Page, pressthe SETUP button. The unit will present a menu item showing the current reading for the log. To reset the lo...

76 Setup Instructions Press the > control until you see the Sidelooker Page. If you press SETUP while the Sidelooker Page is visible, the unit will present the menu itemshown in Fig. 4-15. Sidelooker Range Menu Item Once the Sidelooker feature is turned on, the FishFinder uses two rangesettings: ...

77 Setup Instructions Sidelooker Sensitivity Menu Item This menu item allows you to set the sensitivity for the Sidelooker featureonly. (This will not change the sensitivity setting for the other displaypages.) Choose Auto or Manual sensitivity. If you choose Manual sensitivity,use the < and >...

78 Setup Instructions “freeze” and hold the current display. (The depth indicator will continue toupdate.) If you are done with your setup changes, press the CLEAR button to go back to the normal display. To select the next menu item, press the arrow of the Page Control Pad. Sidelooker View Menu Ite...

79 Setup Instructions Combining Displays The FishFinder 465 unit can combine displays in many different ways.This allows you to make maximum use of the display area, and chooseonly the information you really want. Here are some of the ways theimages can be combined. Dual-frequency split screen – If ...

80 Setup Instructions Window Page with Sidelooker – You can combine a Sidelooker view with the Window Page display. Figure4-20 shows an example where the Sidelooker view has been combinedwith the Zoom Mode in the Window Page. Notice that, again, the displayis split vertically down the middle. There ...

81 Setup Instructions Default Settings When the FishFinder is new, it uses a number of preset “default” settings.Here is a list: Function Default - US model Default - Europe model Range Auto Auto Sensitivity Auto Auto Chart Speed 3 (fast) 3 (fast) Frequency Auto (200 kHz) Auto (200 kHz) Simulator Of...

82 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 – Maintenance and Troubleshooting Periodically check the display unit, cable, and transducer. Be sure allcomponents are free of corrosion and are securely mounted. Check allcables for signs of chafing or abrasion. Be sure all of the connections tothe boat’s DC po...

84 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4. The transducer cable may be damaged. Check for any point wherethe wiring may be pinched or bent. Look for signs that water hasgotten into the cable. If the transducer cable is damaged, thetransducer and cable should be replaced as a unit. Contact Apelcofor instr...

85 Maintenance and Troubleshooting for the System Setup Menu. 2. The FishFinder will not display arches unless the boat is moving. Ifthe boat is stopped, fish will appear on the display as straight lines. 3. The transducer may not be aimed straight down. In order to displaycomplete arches, the trans...

86 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The speed or log readings are wrong –1. The paddle wheel on the transducer may be fouled. Clean the partsas described in the section on “Cleaning Instructions.” 2. Check the speed calibration. Use the item for “Speed Cal” on theSystem Setup Menu. See the instructio...

87 Maintenance and Troubleshooting For accessories and parts Please call 1-800-539-5539, extension 2120 or (603) 647-7530extension 2120. Our Customer Service Department is available Monday through Friday,8:15 A . M . to 5:00 P . M . Eastern Time. Please have the Apelco part number ready when calling...

88 Maintenance and Troubleshooting In Europe, Apelco equipment may be returned to this address: Raytheon Marine Europe LimitedAnchorage Park, PortsmouthPO3, 5TD, EnglandAtt. Service Department Prepaid U.P.S. return service The U.P.S. return label included with your Apelco unit provides free U.P.S. g...

89 Specifications 6 – Specifications General Information Display panel FSTN high-contrast LCD Panel dimensions 3.8" H x 3.8" W (96 mm x 96 mm) No. of dots 240 x 128 LCD contrast Adjustable, with temperature compensation Backlight LCD panel, adjustable Operating pages FishFinder Page (standar...

90 Specifications FishFinder Functions Range Auto or manual FT (feet) 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 200 250 300 400 600 800 1000 1500 2000 2500 FA (fathoms) 1 2 3 4 5 8 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 200 250 300 450 M (meters) 2 4 6 8 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 200 300 400 500 650 80...

91 Specifications Connector Diagrams 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin 1 12V DC (+) Pin 2 Ground (-) DC power connector Pin 1 Depth TX+ Pin 2 Depth TX- Pin 3 L Select Pin 4 Temp Pin 5 R Select Pin 6 Speed signal/voltage + Pin 7 Shield ground Pin 8 +12V (sidelooker) Pin 9 L/R receive Transducer connector (Co...

92 Glossary Glossary of Terms Aft: Near or toward the rear part of the boat (nautical term). Background noise: False or meaningless echo returns produced by bubbles, water turbulence, or debris Bow: The front of the boat (nautical term). Cavitation: Air bubbles in the water which affect the readings...

93 Glossary Knot: One nautical mile per hour (1.15 statute miles per hour). LCD: “Liquid Crystal Display” - A technology used to produce flat-panel displays. Nautical mile: 6076 feet Port: Left side of the boat, when facing the bow (nautical term). PVDF: “Poly Vinylidene Fluoride” – A unique polymer...

94 Limited Warranty Certificate Apelco Marine Electronics warrants each new Product to be of sound design, good materials andworkmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and work-manship under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to ...