DS600XDigital FishfinderOwner’s HandbookDocument number: 81235-2Date: April 2004
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Chapter 1: Overview 1Chapter 1: Overview1.1 IntroductionThis handbook describes the DS600X Digital Fishfinder. The DS600X features state-of-the-art Hi
2 DS600X Digital FishfinderFeatures• 5.7" Transmissive High Brightness TFT Color LCD•¼ VGA 76,800 Pixel Display Resolution• Patented Digital HDFI
Chapter 1: Overview 3GeneralThe DS600X system, illustrated below, is comprised of the digital fishfinder, transducer and associated cables. The DS600X
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Chapter 2: Installation 5Chapter 2: Installation2.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides installation instructions for your DS600X.Note: If you wish to
6 DS600X Digital FishfinderTransducers are supplied with some models and optional with others. The following transducer options are available:
Chapter 2: Installation 7WARNING: Removing the transducer cable from the DS600X while power is turned on can cause sparks. As with any electronic dev
8 DS600X Digital Fishfinder Figure 2-1: DS600X Unit Dimensions4.72 in (120 mm)D6455-11.38 in(35 mm)1.38 in(35 mm)1.26 in(32 mm)5.08 in (12
Chapter 2: Installation 92.5 Mounting the FishfinderThe DS600X can be mounted on a dash, chart table, bulkhead or deckhead using the supplied hardware
10 DS600X Digital Fishfinder8. Hand tighten the studs into the holes provided at the rear of the unit.9. Place the gasket on the rear of the fishfinde
Chapter 2: Installation 112.6 System ConnectionsThe rear of the fishfinder provides the following connection sockets:• Power/NMEA• Transducer
12 DS600X Digital Fishfinder The red wire connects to the feed from the positive (+) battery terminal and the black wire connects to the f
Chapter 2: Installation 13Transducer ConnectionA 25ft (8m) cable is supplied with the transducer. The transducer cable connector has a nut that has be
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Chapter 3: Getting Started 15Chapter 3: Getting Started3.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides basic instructions to get you started using the DS600X Di
16 DS600X Digital Fishfinder Figure 3-1: Demo/Simulator Mode Setup3.4 LCD DisplayWhen you first switch on the fishfinder, the scrolling b
Chapter 3: Getting Started 17 Figure 3-2: Typical Fishfinder Display Screen3.5 Interpreting the Sounder ImageThe DS600X uses sound waves to
18 DS600X Digital FishfinderTarget IndicationsWhen the sounder detects a target echo such as a fish, it displays a representative image on the LCD. Th
Chapter 3: Getting Started 193.6 Keypad OperationThe DS600X has seven control keys. Figure 3-3: Keypad FunctionsPAGEPress this key to displ
DS600X Digital Fishfinder iiiPrefaceThis handbook describes the Raymarine DS600X Digital Fishfinder.Conventions UsedThroughout this handbook, the labe
20 DS600X Digital FishfinderRANGEPress the arrow key to increase displayed range (deeper) and press the arrow key to decrease it (shallower).TRACK
Chapter 3: Getting Started 21Press QUIT to remove VRM from the screen.If the sounder is in split frequency display mode, the VRM is shown in only one
22 DS600X Digital Fishfinder• Navigation Data PageDisplays position (if connected via NMEA) and current time, date, water temperature, battery voltage
Chapter 3: Getting Started 233.9 Menu OperationDS600X Fishfinder Page functions can be accessed using the controls that are displayed when you press t
24 DS600X Digital Fishfinder .Scroll SpeedMENURangeFrequencyA-ScopeGAIN MODEGAINCOLOR GAINTVGSounder Int Rej.Second Echo Rej.PowerMax. Pin
Chapter 4: Main Menu 25Chapter 4: Main Menu 4.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides basic menu functions for using the DS600X Digital Fishfinder. More d
26 DS600X Digital Fishfinder 3. Press the trackpad > key or ENTER to browse the sub-menus. 4. To edit the highlighted menu
Chapter 4: Main Menu 27 5. For some numerical settings you will press the ENTER key to select and then use the trackpad to increment or dec
28 DS600X Digital Fishfinder7. If enabled in the SOUNDER SET UP... menu, the Key Help function displays tips on which keys to press to make your menu
Chapter 4: Main Menu 294.2 Fishfinder Operation ControlsThe fishfinder operation menu items are outlined in Table 4-1 .Table 4-1: Fishfinder Menu Ite
iv DS600X Digital FishfinderImportant InformationThis handbook contains important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment.
30 DS600X Digital FishfinderScroll SpeedThis menu item enables you to start and stop the bottom graph display from moving across the screen. • ON star
Chapter 4: Main Menu 31The range mode must be set to MANUAL before the range will change. Press UP, DOWN, or MENU.Pressing on the RANGE key or press
32 DS600X Digital FishfinderFrequencyThe DS600X uses dual frequency sonar—50 kHz and 200 kHz—and can be used in either auto or manual modes.The DS600X
Chapter 4: Main Menu 33A-ScopeUse the A-Scope screen to show raw sonar data directly from the transducer beam. This gives you a “real time” image of f
34 DS600X Digital FishfinderGAIN MODE...The sounder provides GAIN controls to reduce background noise and determine how different strength echoes are
Chapter 4: Main Menu 35GAINThe gain, or sensitivity, of the display adjusts background noise by varying echo strength for display. The value of the ga
36 DS600X Digital FishfinderYour choices are:• AUTOMATIC: Displays colors based on current conditions (with as many colors as possible) while minimizi
Chapter 4: Main Menu 37Second Echo RejectionA so-called “second echo” can caused by the sonar signal returning from the bottom, reflecting off the wat
38 DS600X Digital Fishfinder• View• Zoom magnification• Zoom Mode ViewThe View sub-menu determines how the zoomed area appears on the screen.• OFF mea
Chapter 4: Main Menu 39Zoom x2, x3, x4 MagnificationThis parameter sets the level of display magnification. The greater the zoom, the smaller the area
DS600X Digital Fishfinder v• Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoide
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Chapter 5: Display Set Up 41Chapter 5: Display Set Up5.1 IntroductionThis chapter will help you to become familiar with the functions of the display’s
42 DS600X Digital Fishfinder Figure 5-1: Accessing Display Set Up Menu ItemsD6630-1MENUENTERORRangeFrequencyAUTOMATICAUTOMATICScroll Speed
Chapter 5: Display Set Up 43The Display Set Up menu items are listed in Table 5-1 and then described following that.Table 5-1: DISPLAY SET UP... Men
44 DS600X Digital FishfinderBrightnessUse the trackpad < and > keys to select the brightness value from a low of 10% to a high of 100%. Each tra
Chapter 5: Display Set Up 45 Figure 5-2: FISH & DEPTH Target Depth IDsDepth Digit SizeThis setting controls the size of the digital dep
46 DS600X Digital Fishfinder Figure 5-3: Transparent MenuPALETTE...The DS600X offers you six different display color combinations. You can
Chapter 5: Display Set Up 47Background ColorWhen the CLASSIC palette is selected, you can also choose the background color used. Three colors are avai
48 DS600X Digital FishfinderNote: When analog gauges are selected, the Navigation Items cannot be dis-played on the Fishfinder page. You must switch
Chapter 5: Display Set Up 49• RNG/BRG Range and bearing of waypointDisplay ON or OFF• COGCourse Over GroundDisplay ON or OFF• TTGTime to Go before rea
vi DS600X Digital FishfinderRaymarine Products and ServicesRaymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. Raymar
50 DS600X Digital Fishfinder Figure 5-5: Displaying Navigation Data40206060D6903-1
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 51Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up6.1 IntroductionOnce you have installed your DS600X and are familiar with its basic operation, yo
52 DS600X Digital Fishfinder Figure 6-1: Accessing Sounder Set Up Menu ItemsMENUENTERORRangeFrequencyAUTOMATICAUTOMATICScroll SpeedONA-Sco
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 53The following table lists the setup menus and their options and shows the factory default setting. Each parameter is descr
54 DS600X Digital FishfinderSpeed Units KNOTS,MILES PER HOUR,KM PER HOURKNOTSDistance Units NAUTICAL MILES,STATUTE MILES,KILO METERS1,KILO YARDSNAUTIC
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 551METERS settings only available in CE modelsALARMS...This menu group is used to set up alarms that are available to alert
56 DS600X Digital Fishfinder Figure 6-2: FISH & DEPTH Target Depth IDsFish AlarmIf this alarm is ON, the unit sounds a beeper whenever
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 57Deep AlarmIf this alarm is ON and the depth below the boat is greater than the value set using the Deep Range setting, the
58 DS600X Digital Fishfinder Figure 6-4: Temperature Alarm with Standard & Analog GaugesTemp. Rng. HighUse the < and > trackpad
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 596. When the alarm clock sounds, it is accompanied by a message box labeled ALARM CLOCK displaying the time.The default set
viiContentsPreface ... iiiConvention
60 DS600X Digital FishfinderBearing Mode• TRUE (default)• MAGNETIC Date Format• MM/DD/YY (default)• DD/MM/YY Time Format• 12 HOUR (default)• 24 HOUR N
Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 61LanguageSelect the language in which you wish information to be displayed. The selected language will be used for all scre
62 DS600X Digital FishfinderDepth OffsetThe depth offset is added to the measured depth value before it is displayed. You can specify the depth as a p
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 63Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem SolvingThis chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on
64 DS600X Digital FishfinderIf your transducer becomes fouled or stops working because of sand or sea growth, use a stiff brush to clean it. You may s
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 657.2 Problem SolvingAll Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to comprehensive
66 DS600X Digital Fishfinder7.3 How to Contact RaymarineOn the InternetVisit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on Raymarine
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 67However, if you are in need of an item not available from the retailer, please contact Raymarine Technica
68 DS600X Digital FishfinderThe Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All products returned to the
Appendix A: Specifications 69 Appendix A: SpecificationsGeneralCE Conforms to 89/336/EEC (EMC)Size H x W x D, excluding mounting bracket6.93 x 7.0 x
viii DS600 Digital FishfinderChapter 4: Main Menu ...254.1 Introd
70 DS600X Digital FishfinderNMEA DataConnector Received TransmittedPOWER/NMEA BWC, BWR, GLL, ZDA, RMB, VTG, HDG, HDTBWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GLL, MTW, VHW
71IndexAAccessories 5Obtaining 66Alarm Clock 49, 58Alarms 55Alarm Clock 58Deep Alarm 57Deep Range 57Fish Alarm 56Shallow Alarm 56Shallow Range 56Tar
72 DS600X Digital FishfinderEEchoes 16Strength 17ENTER key 19FFeatures 2Fish Alarm 56FishfinderBasic System 2Typical Display Screen 17Fishfinder Page
73Date 49Date Format 49LAT/LONG 48RNG/BRG 49SOG 48Time 49Time Format 49Time Offset 49TTG 49Waypoint 48Navigation Data 48NMEA-out Set Up 60PPage 19,
74 DS600X Digital FishfinderSpecifications 69Speed 47Speed Calibrate 62Speed Units 59Supplied Parts 5SystemConnections 11TTarget Depth ID 44, 55Target
ixDeep Range ................... 57Temp. Alarm ............
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