Raymarine FishFinder L265 User Manual

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5Installationparticular type of use. In this manual we will include detailed mountinginstructions for the transom-mount transducer. We will also inc

6Use a low-profile transducer if –. . . you want minimum water resistance on a high-performance boat orsailboat. The bottom of the boat must be flat,

7Fig. 2-3TransducerMounted onTransomInstallationPositioning the Transom-Mount TransducerBegin by finding the best location for the mounting bracket.

8123Insert screws 1 and 31/4" from the bottom of slots, and screw 2 1/4" from the top of theslot to allow room foradjustment.Correctalignmen

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 thepro

10Installation5. 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 sl

11InstallationInstallation Notes – Thru-Hull Transducer orLow-Profile TransducerThe installation process for these two types is almost the same. Detai

122. Choose a location where you can easily reach the transducer frominside the boat. This will allow you to service the unit. Allow at least6"

13Installation Notes – In-Hull TransducerDetailed instructions for this installation will be included with the trans-ducer. In this section, we will

14Mounting the Display Unit – Standard MountYou may mount the display unit on any flat surface using the bracketsupplied. See Fig. 2-9. (There is al

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15PWRSETUPPA GECLEAR265FISHFINDERL265RaymarineThe angle ofthe displaycan be changed.To release thedisplay fromthe base,press on theright and leftsides

16Hole 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 m

17PWRSETUPPAGECLEARFISHFINDERL265Raymarine4. Drill the two small holes for the threaded studs as shown on themounting template. Use a 7/32" (5.5

18Installation6. Separate the display unit from the mounting bracket. (See Fig. 2-12.)Press the large button in the center of the bracket to separate

19Cable feed-thrucapCable clamp1" (25 mm)Hull projectionsFiberglass: 1/4" (6mm)Aluminum: 1/2" (13 mm)Fig. 2-13Installing Cableon Tran

20Installing the Transducer Cable – Sidelooker Option1. If the installation includes the optional Sidelooker transducer, therewill be two transducer c

21leads 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

22If you extend the power wiring, be sure all electrical connections aresolid and durable. Soldering is the best way to make these connec-tions. Ins

233 – Operating InstructionsIn this section of the manual, we will explain how to operate the unit.(Setup instructions are included in the next sectio

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

ivContentsEcho sounding – How it works (inside front cover)FishFinder L265 – Features and functions iFor information and service ii1 Introductio

25This unit has a memory for some of the settings – range, sensitivity, zoom,and frequency. (We will explain these in a moment.) When you turn offth

26Fig. 3-3SelectingDisplayPagesZoom pageA-Scope pageSidelooker pageDigital pageFishFinder pageLamp/Contrast menuReturn toFishFinderpageNote: This will

27Adjust contrast You can also adjust the “contrast” of the display. This is ameasure of how light or dark the display appears. Usethe< control t

28FishFinder PageA moment after you first turn on the display unit, the Lamp/Contrast menudisappears. The unit then automatically switches to the Fis

29Some of these echoes indicate fish, and others show the bottom. As newechoes are received, the FishFinder “draws” a graph of the bottom. Thebottom g

30Auto 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, wh

31If 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

32If the Buzzer setting is off (indicating that the buzzer isdisabled for all of the alarms), this symbol will be open.Shallow alarm setYou can set an

3350 kHz frequency• Scans a wide area• Penetrates water well, good for deep water200 kHz frequency• Scans a narrower area, but produces a more detaile

34Actually, 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 sa

vPerformance Modes 36Zoom Page 37A-Scope (Bottom Coverage) Page 39Digital Page 41Sidelooker Page 424 Setup Instructions 46The Setup Menu

35Operating Instructionsbe broad. When using the narrower 200 kHz beam, the same fish willproduce a narrower arch.The shape of the arch is also affec

36Operating Instructionsecho from the bottom, so the upper layer of the bottom is shown in acheckerboard pattern.Notice that the lower layer of the bo

37Zoom PageOperating InstructionsPressZoom display(magnified)NormaldisplayBottom ofzoom areaLine indicateszoom areaFig. 3-7Zoom PageTop of zoomareaZoo

38Zoom magnificationThis indicates the amount of “zoom” or magnification. Youalways set the amount of zoom manually, using one of thefunctions on the

39A-Scope (Bottom Coverage) PageOperating InstructionsA-Scope image(real time image)FishindicationA-ScopedisplayNormaldisplayBottomcoverageFig. 3-8A-S

40The left section of the A-Scope display shows a section of the normalFishFinder display. All of the features are the same. The right sectionshows

41Digital PageDepthAlarmsFig. 3-9DigitalPageOperating InstructionsPressThe Digital page presents the depth in large numbers on the display. SeeFig. 3

42RockSidelookertransducer11° beam aimeddown at 4° angleBoatFishFish31° beamRockTransducer mountedon trolling motorSidelooker PageFig. 3-10SidelookerF

43Fig. 3-11SidelookerPageThe Sidelooker Page, like the FishFinder Page, displays a graph or chart.The scrolling vertical dashed line represents the ce

44feature is on, they will be indicated by solid fish symbols. (You can turn theFish Symbol feature on or off from the System Setup Menu. See Sectio

viList of FiguresFigure PageUnit in Use Inside front coverFront Panel i1-1 Typical Installation 12-1 Transducer Types 52-2 Assembling the Transducer B

45The units used here are chosen using the entry for DepthUnits in the System Setup Menu. If you have selected feet(FT) or fathoms (FA), the distance

464 – Setup InstructionsSetup InstructionsFig. 4-1MovingThroughthe SetupMenuThe Setup MenuPress the Setup button to enter the Setup Menu. To move fro

47Range SettingIf 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

48Sensitivity SettingThe sensitivity adjusts the ability of the unit to tell the differences betweenechoes of different strengths. In general, the se

49Manual sensitivityYou can also set the sensitivity manually. If the amount ofbackground noise changes, the FishFinder will not adjustfor this. If

50same information is displayed in a smaller horizontal space.A faster chart speed setting shows more detail on the bottom. You willprobably want to

51Zoommagnification Press the > arrow on the Page control pad to select x2, x4,x6, or x8 Zoom magnification. At this point you may pressCLR to retu

52If you are done with your setup changes, press the CLEAR button to go backto the normal display. To select the next menu item, press the< arrow

53If 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 thenar

54Setup InstructionsFig. 4-9System SetupDisplayOnce you have moved to the correct line, press the < or > arrows on thePage control pad to change

11 – IntroductionAbout the FishFinder L265The FishFinder L265 is a system that uses sound waves (“sonar”) todetect fish and show the bottom of a lake

55of the echoes are displayed in black. When the feature isturned on, strong echoes are displayed using a crosshatch(or “checkerboard”) pattern. A w

56into deep water and trigger the alarm, the letter “D” willbegin to flash, and the buzzer will sound. Press the CLEARbutton to silence the buzzer.

57Buzzer, 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

58Once the Sidelooker feature is turned on, the FishFinder uses two rangesettings: one for the standard displays, and a second for just theSidelooker

59If you press the < arrow on the Page control pad, the unit will move tothe remaining menu items – zoom, frequency, and log reset. The zoomand fr

605 – Maintenance and TroubleshootingPeriodically check the display unit, cable, and transducer. Be sure allcomponents are free of corrosion and are

613. You may have reversed the power connections. Follow the DC powerlines all the way back to the battery. The red wire should connect tothe positi

62transducer and cable should be replaced as a unit. ContactRaymarine for instructions.The display unit does not see the bottom or fish –1. Be sure t

633. The transducer may not be aimed straight down. In order to displaycomplete arches, the transducer must be vertical.4. The sensitivity setting ma

64How to Contact RaymarineFor marine product and services informationVisit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on thenewest R

2IntroductionSystem ComponentsThe FishFinder L265 consists of a compact display unit connected to atransducer. The transducer is attached to the boat

65In the event that repairs cannot be obtained conveniently, product servicemay also be obtained by returning the unit to Raymarine’s Product RepairCe

66Prepaid Return ServiceThe return label included with your Raymarine unit provides free groundshipping to our Product Repair Center for all warranty

67Maintenance and Troubleshooting

686 – SpecificationsGeneral InformationDisplay panel FSTN high-contrast LCDPanel dimensions 3.6" H (61 mm) x 2.4" W (91 mm)No. of dots 240 x

69FishFinder FunctionsRange Auto or manualFT (feet) 5 10 20 30 50 80100 150 250 400 600 10001500 2000FA (fathoms) 2 3 5 10 15 2025 30 50 80 100 150200

70Connector DiagramsSpecifications12123456789Pin 1 Ground (-)Pin 2 12V DC (+)DC power connectorPin 1 Depth TX+Pin 2 Depth TX-Pin 3 L SelectPin 4 TempP

71Glossary of TermsAft: Near or toward the rear part of the boat (nautical term).Background noise: False or meaningless echo returns produced bybubb

72Knot: One nautical mile per hour (1.15 statute miles per hour).LCD: “Liquid Crystal Display” - A technology used to produce flat-paneldisplays.Nau

Limited Warranty CertificateRaymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials andworkmanship, and will repai

Factory Service CentersUnited States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far EastRaymarine,Inc. Raymarine Ltd22 Cotton Road, Unit D Anchorage park, Po

3Description Part No.Sidelooker transom-mount transducer M78930Sidelooker transducer for trolling motor mounting.Companion with M78928 downlooker dept

42 – InstallationThe installation process has four parts:• Mounting the transducer• Mounting the display unit• Connecting the cables for the transduce