Raymarine DS400X Specifications

DS400X & DS500XDigital FishfindersOwner’s HandbookDocument number: 81234-2Date: April 2004

x DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersWorldwide Support ... 68Appendix A: Specificati

Chapter 1: Overview 1Chapter 1: Overview1.1 IntroductionThis handbook describes the DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders. The DS400/500X feature stat

2 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersThe DS400/500X employs a very high transmission repetition or “ping” rate which, along with the digital adaptiv

Chapter 1: Overview 3GeneralThe DS400/500X system, illustrated below, is comprised of the digital fishfinder, transducer and associated cables. The DS

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Chapter 2: Installation 5Chapter 2: Installation2.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides installation instructions for your DS400/500X.Note: If you wish

6 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersThe following accessories are available for your A Series Fishfinder: Transducers are supplied with

Chapter 2: Installation 7• Cable runs: The unit must be located near a DC power source. The power cable supplied is 5 ft (1.5 m), but a longer cable c

8 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersCutting the transducer cable will severely reduce sonar performance:• Do not cut the transducer cable or remove

Chapter 2: Installation 9 Figure 2-2: DS500X Unit Dimensions3.46 in(88 mm)5.88 in(149.4 mm)2.66 in(67.6 mm)3.08 in(78.3 mm)2.99 in(76 mm)2.

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10 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders2.5 Mounting the FishfinderThe DS400/500X can be mounted on a dash, chart table, bulkhead or deckhead using th

Chapter 2: Installation 115. Remove the mounting bracket knobs, bracket and mounting frame from the unit. Make sure that the unit fits in the cut-out

12 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders2.6 System ConnectionsThe rear of the fishfinder provides the following connection sockets:• Power/NMEA• Trans

Chapter 2: Installation 13 The red wire connects to the feed from the positive (+) battery terminal and the black wire connects to the fee

14 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersTransducer ConnectionA 25ft (8m) cable is supplied with the transducer. The transducer cable connector has a n

Chapter 3: Getting Started 15Chapter 3: Getting Started3.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides basic instructions to get you started using the DS400/500

16 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Figure 3-1: Demo/Simulator Mode Setup3.4 LCD DisplayWhen you first switch on the fishfinder, the

Chapter 3: Getting Started 17 Figure 3-2: Typical Fishfinder Display Screen3.5 Interpreting the Sounder ImageThe DS400/500X uses sound wave

18 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersTarget IndicationsWhen the sounder detects a target echo such as a fish, it displays a representative image on

Chapter 3: Getting Started 193.6 Keypad OperationThe DS400X and DS500X have six control keys. Figure 3-3: Keypad FunctionsENTERPressing thi

DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders iiiPrefaceThis handbook describes the Raymarine DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders.Conventions UsedThroughout

20 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersMENUPress this key to enter Main Menu setup mode.QUITPress this key to back up one menu level. If already at t

Chapter 3: Getting Started 21If the sounder is in split frequency display mode, the VRM is shown in only one window at a time. Figure 3-4:

22 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders➤ To change Display Pages:Press the PAGE key.Each key press advances the Page screen. Figure 3-5:

Chapter 3: Getting Started 233.9 Menu OperationDS400/500X Fishfinder Page functions can be accessed using the controls that are displayed when you pre

24 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders .Scroll SpeedMENURangeFrequencyA-ScopeGAIN MODEGAINCOLOR GAINTVGSounder Int Rej.Second Echo Rej.P

Chapter 4: Main Menu 25Chapter 4: Main Menu 4.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides basic menu functions for using the DS400/500X Digital Fishfinder. Mo

26 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders 3. Press the trackpad > key or ENTER to browse the sub-menus. 4. To edit the highl

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders7. If enabled in the SOUNDER SET UP... menu, the Key Help function displays tips on which keys to press to mak

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersImportant InformationThis handbook contains important information on the installation and operation of your ne

30 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersScroll SpeedThis menu item enables you to start and stop the bottom graph display from moving across the scree

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 Trackpad or pressi

32 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersFrequencyThe DS400/500X uses dual frequency sonar—50 kHz and 200 kHz—and can be used in either auto or manual

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersGAIN MODE...The sounder provides GAIN controls to reduce background noise and determine how different strength

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersYour choices are:• AUTOMATIC: Displays colors based on current conditions (with as many colors as possible) wh

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders• View• Zoom magnification• Zoom Mode ViewThe View sub-menu determines how the zoomed area appears on the scre

Chapter 4: Main Menu 39Zoom x2, x3, x4 MagnificationThis parameter sets the level of display magnification. The greater the zoom, the smaller the area

DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders v• Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and mu

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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 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Figure 5-1: Accessing Display Set Up Menu ItemsD6630-1MENUENTERORRangeFrequencyAUTOMATICAUTOMATIC

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersBrightnessUse the trackpad < and > keys to select the brightness value from a low of 10% to a high of 10

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Figure 5-3: Transparent MenuPALETTE...The DS400/500X offers you six different display color combi

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersNote: When analog gauges are selected, the Navigation Items cannot be dis-played on the Fishfinder page. You

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersRaymarine Products and ServicesRaymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representat

50 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Figure 5-5: Displaying Navigation Data40206060D6903-1

Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up 51Chapter 6: Sounder Set Up6.1 IntroductionOnce you have installed your DS400X or DS500X and are familiar with its basic ope

52 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Figure 6-1: Accessing Sounder Set Up Menu ItemsMENUENTERORRangeFrequencyAUTOMATICAUTOMATICScroll

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersSpeed Units KNOTS,MILES PER HOUR,KM PER HOURKNOTSDistance Units NAUTICAL MILES,STATUTE MILES,KILO METERS1,KILO

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Figure 6-2: FISH & DEPTH Target Depth IDsFish AlarmIf this alarm is ON, the unit sounds a bee

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders Figure 6-4: Temperature Alarm with Standard & Analog GaugesTemp. Rng. HighUse the < and &g

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersBearing Mode• TRUE (default)• MAGNETIC Date Format• MM/DD/YY (default)• DD/MM/YY Time Format• 12 HOUR (default

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersDepth OffsetThe depth offset is added to the measured depth value before it is displayed. You can specify the

Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 63Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem SolvingThis chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on

64 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersUse only a water-based antifouling paint, or a water-based paint specifically designed for transducers. Apply

Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 657.2 Problem SolvingAll Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to comprehensive

66 DS400X and DS500X Digital Fishfinders7.3 How to Contact RaymarineOn the InternetVisit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information

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 DS400X and DS500X Digital FishfindersThe Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All products retu

Appendix A: Specifications 69 Appendix A: SpecificationsGeneralCE Conforms to 89/336/EEC (EMC)Size DS400XDS500XH x W x D, excluding mounting bracket4

viii DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersChapter 4: Main Menu ...2

70 DS400X and DS500X FishfindersNMEA DataConnector Received TransmittedPOWER/NMEA BWC, BWR, GLL, ZDA, RMB, VTG, HDG, HDTBWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GLL, MTW,

71IndexAAccessories 6Obtaining 66Alarm Clock 49, 58Alarms 55Alarm Clock 58Deep Alarm 57Deep Range 57Fish Alarm 56Shallow Alarm 56Shallow Range 56Tar

72 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersEEchoes 16Strength 17ENTER key 19FFeatures 2Fish Alarm 56FishfinderBasic System 2Typical Display Screen 17Fishfi

73Date 49Date Format 49LAT/LONG 48RNG/BRG 49SOG 48Time 49Time Format 49Time Offset 49TTG 49Waypoint 48Navigation Data 48NMEA-out Set Up 60PPage 20,

74 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersSpeed 47Speed Calibrate 62Speed Units 59Supplied Parts 5SystemConnections 12TTarget Depth ID 44, 55Target Indica

DS400X Flush Mount Template TOP90 mmCut out with3-5/8" hole sawRemoveshaded areasonly2.99" (76 mm)2.83" (72 mm)D6649-2

DS400 Mounting Template

DS500X Flush Mount TemplateTOP90mmCut out with3-5/8"hole sawRemoveshaded areasonly2.83"(72mm)2.99" (76 mm)D6650-2

DS500 Mounting Template

Warranty CertificateIn order to ensure that the equipment continues to operate efficiently and reliably, we recom-mend that before using the product,

ixDeep Range ... 57Temp. Alarm ...

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