Raymarine L265 - Manual

1 1 – Introduction About the FishFinder L265 The FishFinder L265 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-frequency sound waves down into the wate...

2 Introduction System Components The FishFinder L265 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 L265, you should find the followingstandard equipment in the carton. ...

4 2 – Installation The installation process has four par ts: • 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 unit. Thetra...

6 Use a low-profile transducer if –. . . you want minimum water resistance on a high-performance boat orsailboat. The bottom of the boat must be flat, or have a deadrise angle of nomore than 10°. Use an in-hull transducer if –. . . you have a high-speed boat or if, for some reason, you cannot use at...

7 Fig. 2-3 TransducerMounted onTransom Installation Positioning the Transom-Mount Transducer Begin by finding the best location for the mounting bracket. Here are therules: • If your boat has one propeller (outboard or inboard-outboard), mountthe transducer about 18” (455 mm) to the side of the cent...

9 • If the propeller can be turned to steer the boat, allow at least 2" (50 mm) beyond the swing radius of the propeller. This will prevent thepropeller from damaging the transducer when it is turned. Afterinstallation, check the clearance by turning the wheel so the propellerswings toward the t...

10 Installation 5. Remove the bracket. See Fig. 2-6. The screws in the outer slotsshould be placed about 1/4" (6 mm) up from the bottom of each slot.The screw in the center slot should be placed 1/4” (6 mm) down fromthe top. (This will allow you to adjust the bracket up or down a bit.)Drill pilo...

11 Installation Installation Notes – Thru-Hull Transducer or Low-Profile Transducer The installation process for these two types is almost the same. Detailedinstructions for this installation will be included with the transducer. In thissection, we will note just a few important points. 1. Earlier w...

14 Mounting the Display Unit – Standard Mount You may mount the display unit on any flat surface using the bracketsupplied. See Fig. 2-9. (There is also an optional kit which allows you toflush-mount the display in a flat panel or dashboard). Follow theseinstructions if you are using the standard mo...

15 PWR SETUP PAGE CLEAR 265 FISHFINDER L265 Raymarine The angle ofthe displaycan be changed. To release thedisplay fromthe base,press on theright and leftsides until youhear the clicks.Slide thedisplay out ofthe bracket. The display canbe turned fromside to side. Fig. 2-9 Installationon Bracket Dism...

16 Hole 3/16" (5 mm) 3-29/32"(99 mm) 4-7/32"(107 mm) 63/64"(25 mm) 1-13/32"(36 mm) Countersink3/8" (10 mm) 5-7/32" (133 mm) 5-9/32"(134 mm) 6-3/4"(172 mm) 4-9/32" (109 mm) 1-3/4"(44 mm) 2-23/32"(69 mm) 2-25/32"(70 mm) 2-21/32"(67 mm) Fig. 2-10 ...

18 Installation 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 ar ms. The display unit is attached to the arms by two screws.Each screw is covered by a cap. Locate the small slot beside eachcap and pr...

20 Installing the Transducer Cable – Sidelooker Option 1. If the installation includes the optional Sidelooker transducer, therewill be two transducer cables. See Fig. 2-14. The cable from theSidelooker includes a “Y” connector. 2. Plug the cable from the depth transducer into the open end of the “Y...

21 leads directly to the main battery isolation switch or breaker. On alarger boat, route the power leads to the DC power distribution panel. 3. It is ver y impor tant that you connect the power leads correctly.See Fig. 2-15. At the power source, connect the red wire to the positive ter minal (+), a...

23 3 – Operating Instructions In this section of the manual, we will explain how to operate the unit.(Setup instructions are included in the next section.) Below is a drawingof the display unit. Controls on Display Unit The FishFinder is designed to be easy to use while the boat is moving.You can st...

24 Operating Instructions the display will say “Powering Off.” If you hold the buttonfor more than 3 seconds, the display unit will switch off. Page control pad 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 ...

27 Adjust contrast You can also adjust the “contrast” of the display. This is a measure of how light or dark the display appears. Usethe < control to move from the line for “Lamp On/Off ” to the line for “Contrast.” Use the < or > controls to adjust the contrast. (The FishFinder unit has a ...

28 FishFinder Page A moment after you first turn on the display unit, the Lamp/Contrast menudisappears. The unit then automatically switches to the FishFinder page.Figure 3-4 shows a typical display. (The FishFinder page is also called the“chart” or “bottom graph” display.) As time passes, this disp...

29 Some of these echoes indicate fish, and others show the bottom. As newechoes are received, the FishFinder “draws” a graph of the bottom. Thebottom graph helps you to tell whether the bottom is rising or falling. Italso allows you to identify the shape or “structure” of the bottom. Thiscan indicat...

30 Auto zoom on (Z) The “zoom” can be used to magnify the image from a smallsection of the water below the boat. (This is used with theZoom display, which we will describe in a moment.) Whenthe auto zoom feature is on, the FishFinder automaticallymoves the zoom window up or down to track the bottom....

31 If the fish is detected using the narrow 200 kHz beam, thedisplay will show a filled-in symbol. If the fish is detected bythe wide 50 kHz beam, the display will use a hollow symbol. (For more on this, see “Choosing the Frequency.”) Fish depth This indicates the depth of the fish shown by the fish...

32 If the Buzzer setting is off (indicating that the buzzer isdisabled for all of the alarms), this symbol will be open. Shallow alarm set You can set an alarm to go off if the boat moves into waterwhich is shallower than a cer tain depth. If you set this typeof alarm, the “S” indicator will appear ...

33 50 kHz frequency• Scans a wide area • Penetrates water well, good for deep water 200 kHz frequency• Scans a narrower area, but produces a more detailed view • Good for seeing fish near the bottom or fish close together • Better for use in ver y shallow water “Dual” frequency (both 50 kHz and 200 ...

34 Actually, the sound waves are usually reflected by the air sac near thecenter of the fish, and not by the body of the fish. The size of this air sacis different for different kinds of fish. This can also affect the size of thefish symbols on the display. A fish with a large air sac will produce a...

35 Operating Instructions be broad. When using the narrower 200 kHz beam, the same fish willproduce a narrower arch. The shape of the arch is also affected by the speed of the boat. If you aremoving slowly, the arches tend to be longer. If the boat is moving morequickly, the arches are shor t and pe...

36 Operating Instructions echo from the bottom, so the upper layer of the bottom is shown in acheckerboard pattern. Notice that the lower layer of the bottom is shown as a solid display. Thisindicates a weaker echo. Sometimes this means that the upper layer ofthe bottom is soft. Some of the sound wa...

37 Zoom Page Operating Instructions Press Zoom display (magnified) Normal display Bottom ofzoom area Line indicateszoom area Fig. 3-7 Zoom Page Top of zoom area Zoom magnification The Zoom page gives you a way of enlarging or magnifying a part of thedisplay area. See Fig. 3-7. (The “zoomed” display ...

41 Digital Page Depth Alarms Fig. 3-9 DigitalPage Operating Instructions Press The Digital page presents the depth in large numbers on the display. SeeFig. 3-9. This display is useful when you are traveling, but not looking forfish or checking the appearance of the bottom. Depth The Digital display ...

42 Rock Sidelookertransducer 11 ° beam aimed down at 4 ° angle Boat Fish Fish 31 ° beam Rock Transducer mountedon trolling motor Sidelooker Page Fig. 3-10 SidelookerFeature Operating Instructions The optional Sidelooker transducer transmits two acoustic beams—one tothe port side of the boat, and one...

46 4 – Setup Instructions Setup Instructions Fig. 4-1 MovingThroughthe SetupMenu The Setup Menu Press the Setup button to enter the Setup Menu. To move from one display to another, press the < and < arrows on the Page control pad. To return to the normal display, press CLEAR . See Fig. 4-1. Th...

47 Range Setting If you press SETUP once, the first menu item allows you to set the range. See Fig. 4-2. The range sets the maximum depth the unit will be able tosee. Use the < and > arrows on the Page control pad to select Auto or Manual range. (If you press SETUP while you are looking at the...

48 Sensitivity Setting The sensitivity adjusts the ability of the unit to tell the differences betweenechoes of different strengths. In general, the sensitivity should be as highas possible, to detect the fish and show the detail on the bottom. How-ever, if the sensitivity is too high, the unit will...

49 Manual sensitivity You can also set the sensitivity manually. If the amount ofbackground noise changes, the FishFinder will not adjustfor this. If you choose Manual sensitivity, press the < arrow on the Page control pad to go to the next line. Use the < and > arrows on the Page control p...

50 same infor mation is displayed in a smaller horizontal space. A faster char t speed setting shows more detail on the bottom. You willprobably want to use a faster setting when you are looking for fish. A slower chart speed setting shows a longer record of the bottom youpass over. Any fish detecte...

51 Zoommagnification Press the > arrow on the Page control pad to select x2, x4, x6, or x8 Zoom magnification. At this point you may press CLR to return to the normal display or you may press the < arrow on the Page control pad to select Auto or Manual Zoom. Auto zoom Once you have set the zoo...

52 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 on the Page control pad. Frequency Setting “Frequency” is a measure of how fast the sound waves change or“vibrate.” This unit uses sound waves with ...

53 If you are using one of the dual frequency choices, some of the fish maybe revealed by one beam, but not the other. If a fish is detected by thenarrow 200 kHz beam, the symbol for that fish will appear solid. Any fishwhich are detected by the wider 50 kHz beam will have fish symbolswhich are holl...

55 of the echoes are displayed in black. When the feature isturned on, strong echoes are displayed using a crosshatch(or “checkerboard”) pattern. A weaker return is shownusing a solid area of black or gray. This feature helps to show the difference between thestrong echo from the bottom and the weak...

56 into deep water and trigger the alarm, the letter “D” willbegin to flash, and the buzzer will sound. Press the CLEAR button to silence the buzzer. The letter “D” will continue toflash until you move into shallower water. Note: You may want to use both the Shallow Alarm andDeep Alar m features whe...

57 Buzzer, and turning the item on again. The buzzer symbolat the bottom of the screen will appear solid. Each time you press one of the buttons on the displaypanel, the buzzer will “beep.” The buzzer will continue todo this, regardless of the setting of the Buzzer option in theSystem Setup display....

58 Once the Sidelooker feature is tur ned on, the FishFinder uses two range settings: one for the standard displays, and a second for just theSidelooker feature. The menu item shown here sets the range for just the Sidelooker. (This will not change the range setting for the other displaypages.) The ...

59 If you press the < arrow on the Page control pad, the unit will move to the remaining menu items – zoom, frequency, and log reset. The zoomand frequency settings are for the normal displays – they will not changethe Sidelooker feature. The log reset menu will operate nor mally. Resetting the U...

60 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 power and ground system are clean ...

64 How to Contact Raymarine For marine product and services information Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on thenewest Raymarine electronic equipment and systems: www.raymarine.com For accessories and parts Many Raymar ine accessor y items and par ts can be obtained ...

66 Prepaid Return Service The return label included with your Raymarine unit provides free ground shipping to our Product Repair Center for all warranty repairs. Thisservice is available only to customers within the continental United States. To return your Raymarine unit for warranty repair, please...

68 6 – Specifications General Information Display panel FSTN high-contrast LCD Panel dimensions 3.6" H (61 mm) x 2.4" W (91 mm) No. of dots 240 x 64 LCD contrast Adjustable, with temperature compensation Backlight LCD panel, on/off Operating modes FishFinder mode (standard mode) Zoom mode A-...

69 FishFinder Functions Range Auto or manual FT (feet) 5 10 20 30 50 80 100 150 250 400 600 1000 1500 2000 FA (fathoms) 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 50 80 100 150 200 350 M (meters) 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 50 80 120 200 300 500 650 Zoom size x2, x4, x6, x8 Char t speed Freeze, slow, medium, fast White line On/ O...

70 Connector Diagrams Specifications 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin 1 Ground (-) Pin 2 12V DC (+) 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...

71 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 of a tra...

72 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 plastic ...

Limited Warranty Certificate Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials andworkmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material andworkmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to end...

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