5 8.5.4 sounder – Furuno color video plotter GD1720C User Manual

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8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING

8-5

8.5.4 Sounder

Requires Network Sounder ETR-6/10N/30N.

Sounder troubleshooting

If… But… Then…

you selected a sounder

display with the DISP key

picture does not appear

check that the network

sounder’s signal cable is firmly
fastened.

Check that sounder source is

correct.

check that the network sounder

is plugged in. The LED on the

network sounder should flash
every second.

marks and characters

appear

picture does not appear

check for loosened transducer

connector.

the picture appears

zero line does not appear

the picture is shifted. Confirm

shift setting.

picture sensitivity is too low

check gain setting, if using

manual operation.

marine life or air bubbles may

be clinging to transducer face.

bottom may be too soft to

return a suitable echo.

the depth indication is not

displayed

adjust gain and range to display

the bottom echo (in reddish

brown), if you are using the
manual sounder mode.

noise or interference shows

on the display

check to be sure the transducer

cable is not near ship’s engine.

check the ground.

other video sounders of the

same frequency as yours may

be operating near you.

the water temperature graph

appears

data is wrong

check that sensor cable is

tightly fastened.

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