Raymarine Products and Services
Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. Raymarines Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have. For information on Raymarine products and services, contact either of the following: United States Raymarine, Incorporated 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, New Hampshire 03063-4219 USA Telephone:1-603-881-5200 1-800-539-5539 Fax: 1-603-864-4756

Europe

Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth, Hampshire PO3 5TD England Telephone: +44 (0) 3611 Fax: +44 (0) 4642 www.raymarine.com
Or, you may contact us on the World Wide Web at:

Raymarine Limited 2003

Contents
Preface.... iii Important Information...iv Chapter 1: Overview....1 1.1 Introduction... 1 Features.... 2 General... 2 Transducer... 3 Chapter 2: Installation....5 2.1 Introduction... 5 Planning the Installation... 5 Suppression Ferrites... 5 Connections to Other Equipment.. 5 2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components.. 6 2.3 Selecting the Equipment Location... 7 Mounting Location... 7 2.4 Cable Runs.... 8 2.5 Mounting the Fishfinder... 11 Bracket Mounting... 11 Console Mounting (optional)... 11 2.6 System Connections... 13 DC Power Connection... 13 Transducer Connection... 14 2.7 Installing the E66062 (P58) Transducer... 16 Applications... 16 Tools and Materials... 16 Pretest.... 17 Mounting Location... 17 Installation.... 18 Checking for Leaks... 23 Operation and Maintenance... 24 Releasing the transducer.. 24 Antifouling Paint... 24 Cleaning... 24 Servicing the Paddlewheel.. 24
Chapter 3: Getting Started...27 3.1 Introduction... 27 3.2 Powering on the Fishfinder.. 27 3.3 Simulator Mode... 27 3.4 LCD Display.... 28 3.5 Keypad Operation... 30 3.6 Selecting the Display Page.. 31 3.7 Main Menu... 33 Selecting MENU Items... 34 3.8 Interpreting and Adjusting the Sounder Image.. 37 Fish Indications... 38 Effect of Frequency and Boat Speed.. 38 3.9 Using the Variable Range Marker (VRM).. 39 Chapter 4: Menu Operation...41 4.1 Introduction... 41 4.2 Fishfinder Operation Controls... 42 Scroll Speed... 43 Range... 43 Hunt Mode... 45 Frequency... 45 A-Scope... 46 GAIN MODE... 47 GAIN... 48 Color Gain.... 49 Time Variable Gain (TVG)... 49 Sounder Interference Rejection (Int. Rej.).. 49 Second Echo Rejection.. 50 Power... 50 Max. Ping Rate... 50 ZOOM.... 51 View... 51 Zoom x2, x3, x4 Magnification.. 52 Mode... 52 TRIP RESET... 53 DISPLAY SET UP... 53 SOUNDER SET UP.. 53 Chapter 5: Display Controls...55 5.1 Introduction... 55 5.2 DISPLAY SET UP... 55 Brightness... 58 Target Depth ID... 58 Depth Digit Size... 59
ix Transparent Menu... 59 PALETTE.... 59 Selection... 59 Background Color... 59 DATA ITEMS... 60 NAV. SET UP. (Navigation Data).. 61 Chapter 6: Sounder Setup....63 6.1 Introduction... 63 6.2 SOUNDER SETUP... 63 ALARMS.... 67 Target Depth ID... 68 Fish Alarm... 68 Shallow Alarm... 68 Shallow Range... 68 Deep Alarm... 68 Deep Range... 69 Temp. Alarm... 69 Temp. Rng. High.. 69 Temp. Rng. Low.. 69 ALARM CLOCK... 70 UNITS.... 71 Depth Units... 71 Temp. Units... 71 Speed Units... 71 Distance Units... 71 Bearing Mode... 71 Date Format... 71 Time Format... 72 NMEA-OUT SET UP... 72 Language... 73 Key Beep... 73 Key Help... 73 Depth Offset... 73 Speed Calibrate... 74 Temp Calibrate... 74 Sounder Simulator... 74 SW Version and Serial Number (read only).. 74 Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving..75 7.1 Maintenance... 75 Routine Checks... 75 Cleaning Instructions... 75 EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines.. 76

Fishfinder Transducer

Figure 1-3:
Basic Fishfinder System using the DS400/500

Transducer

The DS400/500 requires a transducer for measuring water depth, water temperature, distance traveled, and speed. A transducer is included with some fishfinder models. It is important to position your transducer correctly. Details on your transducer, including location and installation instructions, are included in the transducer box. Note: Instructions for mounting the E66062 (P58) Multisensor Transom Mount Transducer is not included with the transducer. Installation instructions for this transducer can be found on page 16.

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Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Introduction

This chapter provides installation instructions for your DS400/500. Note: If you wish to practice using the unit before installation, connect the power cable and use the simulator mode as described in Chapter 3. For power, connect a 12VDC power supply, attaching the red wire to positive and the black wire to negative. See Section 3.3 for details.
Planning the Installation
Before you install your system, plan the installation, considering: Location of the fishfinder, as described in Section 2.3 Cable Runs, as described in Section 2.4.

Suppression Ferrites

The following illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with Raymarine equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine.

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Figure 2-1:
Typical Suppression Ferrites
Connections to Other Equipment
If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite must always be attached to the cable that is closest to the Raymarine unit.
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components
Unpack your system carefully, to prevent damage to the equipment. Save the carton and packing, in case you need to return a unit for service. Check that you have all the correct system components. These depend on your system package, as follows: Table 2-1: Parts and Accessories
Item One of the following units: DS400 Digital Fishfinder without Transducer, US version DS400 Digital Fishfinder without Transducer, CE version DS500 Digital Fishfinder without Transducer, US version DS500 Digital Fishfinder without Transducer, CE version Sun Cover, DS400 Sun Cover, DS500 Mounting Bracket, DS400 Mounting Bracket, DS500 Mounting Bracket Knobs, DS400, DS500 Power/NMEA cable Handbook, DS400/500 Mounting hardware Flush Mount Kit, DS400 Flush Mount Kit, DS500 Part No. E63061 E63062 E63063 E63064 R69070 R69071 R69072 R69075 R69073 RN/A E66067 E66068 Supplied / Option supplied supplied supplied supplied supplied supplied supplied supplied supplied supplied supplied supplied optional

Transducers are supplied with some models and optional with others. The following transducer options are available: Table 2-2: Transducer Options
Item Transducer Adapter Cable for L365/L470 Style Transducers Transducer Adapter Cable for hsb2/DSM250 Style Transducers Transom Mount Transducer for DS400/DS500 (P58) Bronze Thru-hull Transducer or DS400/DS500 (B744V)
Part No. Option E66070 E66066 E66062 E66061 option option varies1 varies1
supplied with some models
2.3 Selecting the Equipment Location

Mounting Location

The DS400/500 is waterproof to IPX7 is and designed to be mounted either above or below deck. The unit should be protected from physical damage and excessive vibration. CAUTION: Mount the DS400/500 in a protected area away from prolonged exposure to rain, salt spray, and direct sunlight, but well ventilated. When planning the installation, the following should be considered to ensure reliable and trouble free operation: Access: There must be sufficient space below the unit to enable cable connections to the panel connectors, avoiding tight bends in the cable. Interference: The selected location should be far enough away from devices that may cause interference, such as motors, generators, and radio transmitter/receivers (see the EMC guidelines earlier in this section). Magnetic compass: Mount the unit at least 3 ft (1m) away from a magnetic compass. 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 can be used if desired. Refer to Section 2.4. The maximum length of cable between the fishfinder and the transducer unit should not normally exceed 25 ft (8 m). If you need to use a longer cable, refer to Section 2.4. Environment: Good ventilation is required to prevent the unit from overheating.
WARNING: Removal of the transducer cable from the DS400/500 while power is turned on can cause sparks. As with any electronic device, be sure the fishfinder is mounted where it is well ventilated and free from gasoline fumes.

2.4 Cable Runs

Consider the following before installing the system cables: You will need to attach the power and transducer cables. All cables should be adequately secured, protected from physical damage, and protected from exposure to heat. Avoid running cables through bilges or doorways, or close to moving or hot objects. Sharp bends must be avoided. Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead, a watertight feed-through should be used. Secure cables in place using tie-wraps or lacing twine. Coil any extra cable and tie it out of the way. Power/NMEA cable, supplied with the unit. This 5 ft (1.5 m) cable has a connector plug at one end for connecting to the fishfinder, and 3 wires at the other end for connecting the power supply. The power cable may be extended by up to 60 ft (20 m) using a wire gauge of AWG 12 or greater. The DS400/500 is intended for use on the boats DC power systems rated from 10-18 Volts DC (13.8V nominal). Transducer cable, supplied with the transducer. This 25 ft (8 m) cable has a connector plug (with an outer nut that you must attach) at one end for the display unit or extension cable. The transducer cable may be extended up to a maximum of 60 ft (20 m) using optional extension cables.

Chapter 2: Installation

If the cable is cut, it must be replacedit cannot be repaired. Cutting the cable will also void the warranty.
WARNING: Removing the transducer cable from the rear of the DS400/500 while the fishfinder is powered on can cause sparks. Only remove the transducer cable after power has been removed from the DS400/500. If the transducer cable is accidentally removed while the DS400/500 is powered on, remove power from the fishfinder, replace the transducer cable, and then restore power. As a safety feature, the DS400/500 only recognizes that the transducer is connected at power-up.
2.7 Installing the E66062 (P58) Transducer
Please use the following installation instructions if your fishfinder is equipped with a E66062 (P58) Multisensor Transom Mount Transducer. Installation instructions for other transducer models are included with the transducer. Please read these instructions completely before proceeding with the installation. CAUTION: NEVER USE SOLVENTS Cleaners, fuel, paint, sealants, and other products may contain strong solvents, such as acetone, which attack many plastics greatly reducing their strength.

Applications

Not recommended for boats with large or twin screw inboard engine(s) Requires 89mm (3-1/2") of headroom to install Good operation up to 44kts (50MPH) Vertically orients sound beam on hull with deadrise angle up to 30 Adjusts to transom angles from 222 Bracket protects multisensor from frontal impact only

Tools and Materials

Screwdrivers Pencil Safety goggles Dust mask Electric drill Drill bits: Bracket holes 4mm, #23, or 9/64" Fiberglass hull chamfer, countersink, 6mm, or 1/4" Transom hole (optional) 18mm, 11/16", or 3/4" Cable clamp holes 3mm or 1/8" Masking tape Marine sealant Straight edge Zip-ties Water-based antifouling paint (mandatory in salt water)

Pretest

Connect the multisensor to the instrument and spin the paddlewheel. Check for a speed reading and the approximate air temperature. If there is no reading or it is inaccurate, return the product to your place of purchase.

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Figure 2-11:

Cable Routing

Route the transducer cable over the transom, through a drain hole, or through a new hole drilled in the transom above the waterline. Never cut the cable or remove the connector; this will void the warranty. CAUTION: Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask. 1. If a hole must be drilled through the transom, choose a location well above the waterline (see Figure 2-10 ). Check for obstructions such as trim tabs, pumps, or wiring inside the hull. Mark the location with a pencil. Drill a hole using the appropriate size bit to accommodate the connector. 2. Route the cable over or through the transom.
3. On the outside of the hull, secure the cable against the transom using the cable clamps. Position a cable clamp 50mm (2") above the bracket and mark the mounting hole with a pencil. 4. Position the second cable clamp halfway between the first clamp and the cable hole. Mark this mounting hole. 5. If a hole has been drilled in the transom, open the appropriate slot in the cable cover. Position the cover over the cable where it enters the hull. Mark the two mounting holes. 6. At each of the marked locations, use a 3mm or 1/8" bit to drill a hole 10mm (3/8") deep. To prevent drilling too deeply, wrap masking tape around the bit 10mm (3/8") from the point. 7. Apply marine sealant to the threads of the #6 x 1/2" self-tapping screws to prevent water from seeping into the transom. If you have drilled a hole through the transom, apply marine sealant to the space around the cable where it passes through the transom. 8. Position the two cable clamps and fasten them in place. If used, push the cable cover over the cable and screw it in place. 9. Route the cable to the instrument being careful not to tear the cable jacket when passing it through the bulkhead(s) and other parts of the boat. To reduce electrical interference, separate the transducer cable from other electrical wiring and the engine(s). Coil any excess cable and secure it in place with zip-ties to prevent damage. 10. Connect the transducer to the transducer connector on the rear of the fishfinder.

Checking for Leaks

CAUTION: When the boat is placed in the water, immediately check for leaks around the screws and any holes drilled in the hull. Never install a transducer and leave the boat in the water unchecked for several days.
Operation and Maintenance

Releasing the transducer

The transducer releases easily when it is fastened to the hull. Give a sharp blow to the bottom of the transducer using the palm of the hand. CAUTION: Never strike the transducer with anything except the palm of the hand. Never strike the paddlewheel

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3. Press the trackpad > key or ENTER to browse the sub-menus.

GAIN MODE

AUTO FISHING AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTO FISHING LOW AUTOMATIC 30

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COLOR GAIN. TVG Sounder Int Rej Second Echo Rej. Power Max. Ping Rate
4. To edit the highlighted menu item, press the trackpad < or > keys to scroll through the available options. Once the item is changed, the change is accepted; you need not use the ENTER key to select.
GAIN. COLOR GAIN. TVG Sounder Int Rej Second Echo Rej. Power Max. Ping Rate AUTO TROLLING AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTO FISHING LOW AUTOMATIC 30

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5. For some numerical settings you will press the ENTER key to select and then use the trackpad to increment or decrement the value. For example, to change a manual setting: i. Use the trackpad to browse to MANUAL. ii. Press ENTER to accept. The MANUAL field is no longer highlighted. iii. Use the trackpad to increment/decrement the value. iv. Press ENTER again to accept The MANUAL field is again highlighted.
GAIN. COLOR GAIN. TVG Sounder Int Rej Second Echo Rej. Power Max. Ping Rate MANUAL 75% AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTO FISHING LOW AUTOMATIC 30
GAIN. COLOR GAIN. TVG Sounder Int Rej Second Echo Rej. Power Max. Ping Rate MANUAL 50% AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTO FISHING LOW AUTOMATIC 30
GAIN. COLOR GAIN. TVG Sounder Int Rej Second Echo Rej. Power Max. Ping Rate MANUAL 50% AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTO FISHING LOW

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AUTOMATIC 30
6. Press the QUIT key to exit. If you are currently in a sub-menu, pressing QUIT will return you to the previous page. You may have to press QUIT more than once to exit the Menu screen completely and return to the fishfinder page. 7. If enabled in the SOUNDER SET UP. menu, the Key Help function displays tips on which keys to press to make your menu selections. Key Help appears at the bottom of the screen, adjacent to the depth reading.

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ARROW and ENTER key-help symbols prompting you to use Trackpad and ENTER keys to change this menu item.
Note: Menu items that are displayed in all caps followed by an ellipsis (GAIN MODE., for example) contains sub-menus. Use the trackpad keys to scroll through the sub-menus.
3.8 Interpreting and Adjusting the Sounder Image
The DS400/500 uses sound waves to find fish and show the bottom of a lake or sea. The transducer sends high-frequency sound waves into the water; these sound waves strike fish, the bottom, or other objects in the water and return as echoes. The DS400/500interprets these echoes to present an image of the fish and bottom. The strength of echoes is indicated by different colors. You can use this information to determine the size of fish and the bottom structure. Other objects in the water, such as debris and air bubbles, also return echoes; these echoes are generally weaker than the fish or bottom echoes and produce background noise or clutter on the display. The digital sounder provides controls to reduce the background noise and to adjust the way in which echoes of different strengths are displayed.

The setting determines the maximum number of sonar pulses, or pings, the transducer emits per second. You can set Max Ping Rate anywhere between 530, in increments of 1. The default setting is 30 pings per second, the maximum. You can reduce this number down to a minimum of 5 pings per second, if necessary, to help reduce second echoes.
Zoom enlarges all or part of the scrolling bottom display at x2, x3 or x4 magnification. You can select automatic zoom so the sounder keeps the bottom in the lower portion of the zoom window or manually pick the area to be zoomed. The ZOOM sub-menus are: View Zoom magnification Zoom Mode
The View sub-menu determines how the zoomed area appears on the screen. OFF means the display is not zoomed. SPLIT means the display is split vertically, with the zoom image in the left hand window and the scrolling bottom display in the right hand window. See Figure 4-3. In a split window display, a zoom box appears, representing the range being displayed in the zoom window. The depths of the upper and lower boundaries of the zoom box are displayed in the upper and lower right corners of the zoom window. FULL SCREEN zooms the entire screen.
Note: If also displaying dual frequencies, the zoomed image is displayed fully in both frequency windows.

ZOOM. ZOOM.

View Zoom Mode X 4 SPLIT x4 AUTOMATIC
Figure 4-3: Zoom with Split Screen

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Zoom x2, x3, x4 Magnification
This parameter sets the level of display magnification. The greater the zoom, the smaller the area you are viewing, so the smaller the Zoom Range Bar. Select from: x2 x3 x4
AUTOMATIC adjusts the position of the zoom window so that bottom details are always in view. MANUAL enables you to reposition the zoomed image.

TRIP RESET.

This option resets the trip log. Once TRIP RESET is selected you have the option to press: QUIT to exit without resetting ENTER to confirm the reset.
These settings determine how information is displayed on the screen. Options are described in Chapter 5.
These setup parameters are described in Chapter 6.
Chapter 5: Display Controls

5.1 Introduction

This chapter will help you to become familiar with the functions of the displays controls. A general discussion of the fishfinders menu items was provided in Chapter 4. Information on setting up the sounder is provided in Chapter 6.

This setting controls the size of the digital depth readout at the lower left of the screen. Choose from the following: LARGE (default) SMALL

Transparent Menu

This option removes the background white from the menu dialog box, enabling you to see data that would normally be hidden. OFF selects a normal opaque Menu box, which is the default setting. ON selects the transparent Menu box.

PALETTE.

The DS400/500 offers you six different display color combinations. You can select the color set, for a bold or soft color palette. The brightness of the screen can be adjusted over a wide range, suitable for viewing in daylight (high brightness level) or at night (low brightness level).

Selection

Select the optimal color scheme for your lighting conditions: CLASSIC (default) SUNBURST GRAYSCALE INV. GRAY COPPER NIGHT VISION
When the CLASSIC Palette is selected, you can also choose the background color used. Three colors are available for the sonar display background black, white and blue. You will probably find that you need to change the background color in different light conditions. For example, a white background is probably easiest to see in bright sunlight, but a black background may be preferable at night.
60 Select from the following: WHITE (default) BLACK BLUE
Data Items provide regularly-used data in a compact form so that most of the graphics can still be seen. Each data item can be displayed in a separate data field or scrolled through a single data field every three seconds. Select ON or OFF for each item. The default is OFF. Speed Reading from transducers paddlewheel. Temperature Reading from transducers thermistor. Battery The boats battery voltage. Log Total distance travelled by the boat. Trip Distance travelled since the counter was reset. Auto Scroll Scrolls each data item that has been turned ON one-at-a time in the upper left corner of the screen every three seconds. Analog Gauges Presents data items that have been turned ON as analog gauges rather than in digital format.
Note: When analog gauges are selected, the Navigation Items cannot be displayed on the Fishfinder page; you need to switch to the Nav Data page using the PAGE key to view that information.

To access the Sounder Set Up menu items:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Press the MENU key. The Main Menu appears. Press the or trackpad keys to navigate to SOUNDER SET UP. Press the trackpad > key or ENTER to select. Press the or trackpad keys to browse to the desired menu item. Press the trackpad < or > keys to select the desired option. For menu items with sub-menu items (menu title in all CAPITALS.), press the trackpad > key or ENTER to browse the sub-menus. 6. Press QUIT to exit when finished. Figure 6-1 also demonstrates how to access the Sounder Set Up Menu Items. A description of how to browse the menu and make selections is outlined in Selecting MENU Items on page 34.

SOUNDER SET UP

ALARMS. UNITS.

NMEA SET UP.

Language
ENGLISH (US) ON ON 0.00 ft 100% 0.0 F ON
Key Beep Key Help Depth Offset

Speed Calibrate

Temp Calibrate

Sounder Simulator

-------------------------------SW Version Serial Number V1.03

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Figure 6-1:

Accessing Sounder Set Up Menu Items
Chapter 6: Sounder Setup The following table lists the setup menus and their options and shows the factory default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections.
Table 6-1: SOUNDER SET UP. Menu Items

Menu ALARMS.

Sub-Menu Target Depth ID
Options OFF, DEPTH, FISH, FISH & DEPTH ON, OFF ON, OFF FEET, FATHOMS, METERS1 ON, OFF FEET, FATHOMS, METERS1 OFF, ON 99.9 F, 37.7C 9.9 F, 23.2C OFF, ON FEET, FATHOMS, METERS 1 FAHRENHEIT, CENTIGRADE
Fish Alarm Shallow Alarm Shallow Range
OFF OFF 5 FEET, 1 FATHOM, 2 METERS1 OFF 1500 FEET, 250 FATHOMS, 457 METERS1 OFF 75F, 23.9C 60F, 15.6C OFF FEET

Deep Alarm Deep Range

Temp. Alarm Temp. Rng. High Temp. Rng. Low ALARM CLOCK. UNITS. Depth Units

Temp. Units

FAHRENHEIT

Sub-Menu Speed Units

Options KNOTS, MILES PER HOUR, KM PER HOUR NAUTICAL MILES, STATUTE MILES, KILO METERS1, KILO YARDS TRUE, MAGNETIC MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY 12 HOUR, 24 HOUR OFF, ON

Default KNOTS

Distance Units

NAUTICAL MILES

Bearing Mode Date Format Time Format NMEA-OUT SET BWC BWR DBT DPT GLL MTW VHW VLW VTG ZDA

You can set the units for each system parameter. The units you set will be used to display all data, including information received from other instruments on the system.

Depth Units

FEET (default) FATHOMS METERS (Available in CE models only)
FAHRENHEIT (default) CENTIGRADE

Speed Units

KNOTS (default) MILES PER HOUR KM PER HOUR
NAUTICAL MILES (default) STATUTE MILES KILO METERS
Note: VRM distance is measured by the transducers paddlewheel and is based on the Depth units you have set. If Depth is set in feet or fathoms, Distance is displayed in feet. If Depth is set in meters, Distance is also set in meters. (METERS settings are only available in CE models.)

Bearing Mode

TRUE (default) MAGNETIC

Date Format

MM/DD/YY (default) DD/MM/YY

Time Format

12 HOUR (default) 24 HOUR

NMEA-OUT SET UP.

This option lets you disable the transmission of specific NMEA sentences, which may be necessary if you have other instruments sending the same data as your sounder. The factory default for all NMEA sentences is transmission ON. Disable the sentence by selecting OFF. The following table displays the available NMEA sentences and their meanings. Table 6-2: NMEA Sentences
Sentence BWC BWR DBT DPT GLL MTW VHW VLW VTG ZDA Meaning Bearing & Distance to Waypoint1 Bearing & Distance to Waypoint Rhumb Line1 Depth Below Transducer Depth Geographic Position Latitude/Longitude1 Water Temperature Water Speed and Heading Distance Travelled through the Water Course Over Ground and Ground Speed1 Time and Date1
Data repeated from external device
Select the language in which you wish information to be displayed. The selected language will be used for all screen text. Select from the following: ENGLISH (UK) ENGLISH (US) (default) DANISH FRENCH GERMAN DUTCH ICELANDIC ITALIAN NORWEGIAN PORTUGUESE SPANISH SWEDISH FINNISH

Key Beep

When set ON, the keys sound a tone when you press them.

Key Help

When Help is set to ON, icons appear next to the digital depth display, prompting you to make the appropriate key presses. The help message is cleared when an action is selected. See page 37 for an illustration of Key Help on the screen.

Depth Offset

The depth offset is added to the measured depth value before it is displayed. You can specify the depth as a positive value (waterline offset) or a negative value (keel offset). The depth offset can be adjusted in 0.1 increments of the units you have assigned using the UNITS. parameter. (See page 71.)

Worldwide Support

Please contact the authorized distributor in the country.
Appendix A: Specifications
General CE Size DS400 DS500 Conforms to 89/336/EEC(EMC), EN60945:1997 H x W x D, excluding mounting bracket 4.45 x 5.12 x 2.7 in (113 x 130 x 68.6 mm) 5.90 x 6.37 x 3.08 in (150 x 162 x 78.3 mm) 1 lb (448 g) 1.53 lbs (692g) Waterproofing: Temp Range - Operating: Temp Range -Storage: Humidity Power Input Submersible to IPX7 standard; suitable for external mounting +14F to +122F (-10C to +50C) +4F to +158F (-20C to +70C) up to 95% at 35C, non-condensing
Weight DS400 DS500 Environmental
10.0VDC to 18.0VDC, 13.8 VDC nominal Consumption - Typical <10W @ 12VDC
Mounting Controls Display Display type DS400 DS500 Interface Connector Sounder Output Power: Frequency Pulse Length Max. Transmit Rate Depth
Mounting Bracket or optional Flush Mount 5 defined keys and trackpad 320 x 240 pixels ( VGA) color portrait TFT Color LCD 3.5 (89 mm) diagonal Transflective 5.0(127 mm) diagonal Transmissive 7 pin Power/NMEA 7 pin transducer NMEA 0183 receive and transmit
Adjustable to 500 watts RMS Dual 50 kHz and 200 kHz 100 sec to 4 msec 1428 pulses / min. @ 50 range 2 to 2000 ft (600 m)
DS400 and DS500 Fishfinders

NMEA Data

Connector

POWER/NMEA

Received
BWC, BWR, GLL, ZDA, RMB, VTG, HDG, HDT

Transmitted

BWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GLL, MTW, VHW, VLW, VTG, ZDA
Accessories 6 Obtaining 78 Alarm Clock 61, 70 Alarms 67 Alarm Clock 70 Deep Alarm 68 Deep Range 69 Fish Alarm 68 Shallow Alarm 68 Shallow Range 68 Target Depth ID 68 Temp Alarm 69 Temp Range 69 Analog Gauges 60 A-Scope 46 Auto Scroll 60
Background Color 59 Battery 60 Bearing 61 Bearing Mode 71 Brightness 58
Cables Power 13 Running 8 Transducer 14 Cleaning Instructions 75 COG 61 Color Gain 49 Connections 13 Power 13 Transducer 13, 14 Customer Support 78
Data Items 60 Analog Gauges 60 Auto Scroll 60 Battery 60
Log 60 Speed 60 Temperature 60 Trip 60 Date Format 61, 71 Date Setting 61 Deep Alarm 68 Deep Range 69 Depth Digit Size 59 Depth Offset 73 Depth Units 71 Dimensions 9 Display Setup 55 Brightness 58 Data Items 60 Analog Gauges 60 Auto Scroll 60 Battery 60 Log 60 Speed 60 Temperature 60 Trip 60 Depth Digit Size 59 Menu List 57 Nav Set Up Alarm Clock 61 Bearing 61 COG 61 Date 61 Date Format 61 LAT/LONG 61 RNG/BRG 61 SOG 61 Time 61 Time Format 61 Time Offset 61 TTG 61 Waypoint 61 Palette 59 Background Color 59 Target Depth ID 58 Transparent Menu 59 Distance Determining Using VRM 39 Distance Units 71
Echoes 28 Strength 37 ENTER key 30 List
Features 2 Fish Alarm 68 Fish Indications 38 Fishfinder Basic System 3 Typical Display Screen 29 Fishfinder Page 28, 31 Frequency 38, 45 Fuse 13

Units 71 Bearing Mode 71 Date Format 71 Depth Units 71 Distance Units 71 Speed Units 71 Temp Units 71 Time Format 72

VRM 30, 39

Warranty iii Waypoint 61

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The Digital Difference

DS600x 5.7 Display DS400x 3.5 Display DS500x 5 Display
HDFI Digital Sounder technology virtually eliminates clutter

Ordinary Fishfinder

Digital Fishfinder
The 256-color display and digital sonar technology shows fish and bottom structure with amazing clarity
The analog fishfinder sees the wreck, but the image lacks detail. The digital HDFI fishfinder brings the wreck into clear focus. The protrusions on the right are the ships guns.
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Move up to the next generation in fishfinder technology with Raymarines A-series Digital Fishfinders with High Definition Fish Imaging (HDFI). Each model harnesses the power of Raymarines HDFI with an easy-to-read sunlight viewable color LCD, simple menu driven controls and a long list of standard features. A compact performer, the DS400x features an easy-to-read 3.5 display and fits just about anywhere. Step up to the DS500x, featuring a bold and bright 5display. The DS600x features a bold 5.7display and is the perfect match to the A-Series RC435 GPS charting system.

Features

Bright 256 color TFT displays Submersible to IPX7 standard (1m for at least 30 minutes) Dual 200/50Khz for excellent inshore and offshore performance Hands free, fully automatic HDFI digital technology adjusts more than 220 sonar parameters per second NMEA 0183 interface receives GPS waypoint and position data 500 Watts output power
High Definition Fish Imaging: Each A-Series incorporates Raymarines patented digital sonar technology, HDFI (High Definition Fish Imaging). Raymarine HDFI sets a new standard in sonar performance thanks to an adaptive digital sonar receiver that intelligently monitors the water column and brings fish and bottom structure into crystal clear focus. No Compromise Performance: Shallow water, high speeds and choppy seas are no problem. Raymarine digital fishfinders deliver true Hands off operation and reliable performance. Sensitivity, ping rate and power are automatically adjusted for maximum fish echoes and bottom detail even in the most challenging conditions.
Conventional fishfinders produce lesser defined echoes or fish blobs.

Raymarine HDFI Digital

HDFI Digital fishfinders produces precise target echoes and reveal more fish targets. Easily distinguish baitfish from larger species.
Conventional fishfinders surface clutter. Instrument gauge displays of speed, temperature, and battery voltage. 4 2x, 3x and 4x zoom Full or split screen modes, auto or manual zoom. NMEA 0183 interface puts GPS navigation data on screen. 6 color schemes and three background colors.
HDFI Digital fishfinders eliminates clutter and target fish accurately at every point throughout the water column.

GPS Chartplotters

RC435i

Submersible

RC400 Portable GPS Charplotter
The RC400 packs big navigation features into a compact and portable GPS that harnesses the power of Navionics Gold cartography for paper chart like clarity, and fast screen updates. Both fixed mount and portable, the RC400 comes standard with a mounting bracket and cables for 12-volt power and NMEA 0183 interfacing. The battery compartment holds 4 AA rechargeable Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries and also accepts alkaline batteries for added convenience.
3.5 Sunlight viewable transflective color LCD Submersible to IPX7 Standard: Submersible to 1 meter for at least 30min. 12 Channel Satellite Differential GPS with WAAS Built in world map and Navionics Gold chart support on compact flash cards Unlimited waypoint, route and track storage using compact flash cards Raymarine SmartRoute automatically builds routes and waypoints from previous tracks Autozoom Mode intelligently maintains your vessel and your waypoint on the best chart scale while underway Screen Amplifier automatically offsets your vessel position for maximum look ahead on the chart display Chart rotation modes: North Up; Course Up and Head Up Accepts 4 AA NiMH rechargeable (included) or alkaline batteries for handheld operation Supplied with Cradle/Charger and NMEA/Power cable
RC435,RC435i Chartplotters
The RC435 and 435i are full-featured compact chartplotters designed for fast performance and uncomplicated navigation. Featuring highresolution color displays, professional quality vector cartography, and point and shoot navigation RC435 is the clear and simple choice for advanced electronic charting. This compact charting powerhouse is available in two versions, the RC435 with external antenna or the easy-toinstall RC435i with a built in antenna.
Bold 5.7 Sunlight Viewable color display Paper like color chart display using Navionics Gold Chart cartography Compact Flash support for cartography and unlimited waypoint, route and track storage Raymarine SmartRoute automatically builds routes and waypoints from previous tracks Autozoom Mode intelligently maintains your vessel and your waypoint on the best chart scale while underway Screen Amplifier automatically offsets your vessel position for maximum look ahead on the chart display Standard 12 channel Satellite Differential GPS receiver for extreme accuracy using WAAS Rugged waterproof (CFR46 standard) display and Raymarine reliability backed by a two-year limited warranty
About Navionics Gold Charts

Familiar appearance of paper charts Spot Soundings A clear uncluttered chart display on every range scale Tides and Currents Shaded Depth Contours Port Plans and Port Service Guides Real-world shapes and colors of buoys and navaids.
To learn more aout Navionics Gold charts and to browse the complete Navionics chart catalog go to www.navionics.com
Essential navigation data is clearly displayed in one of three information pages.
Full screen CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) graphics guide you to your waypoint.
BDI (Bearing Distance Indicator) combines digital and graphic "steer to waypoint" information on a full screen display 7

Submersible VHF Radios

RAY48 RAY101
Controls built into microphone

RAYWatt Handheld Radio

Go ahead get it wet! The Ray101 combines performance and convenience in a fully submersible handheld VHF. Be heard loud and clear with 5 watts of transmit power and plenty of battery capacity. Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) or alkaline battery support ensures the Ray101 is ready to use when you need it most. An oversized backlit LCD and rotary controls for volume and squelch make operating the Ray101 easy.
Long life 1300mAh NiMH battery capacity Oversized backlit LCD display Waterproof battery tray accepts both AA Size NiMH and Alkaline batteries. No expensive proprietary battery packs Quick access 16/9 priority key 12 volt cigarette lighter adapter included NOAA weather alert Tri-watch

RAY48 VHF Radio

Simple and compact, the Ray48 is engineered to deliver reliable VHF performance in the harshest conditions. The fully submersible Ray48 is wellequipped, including features like programmable scan, Tri watch and NOAA weather alert. For added convenience, channel change controls and the 16 Plus key are built right into the microphone.
RAY54 Class D, DSC VHF Radio
Equipped with a long list of features, the Ray54 packs professional grade VHF communications into a compact design that is both attractive and affordable. Standard Class D (Digital Selective Calling) capability enables you to transmit vital emergency information, including your boats identification, position and time of distress using NMEA 0183 data from your GPS. A large multi line LCD and intuitive rotary controls simplify DSC operation.
Easy-to-read backlit LCD Quick access 16 PLUS key Programmable scan and Tri-watch NOAA weather alert

No accessories are required! The Ray101 comes fully equipped with NiMH batteries, a drop in rapid charger, mobile phone style belt clip, and 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter cable.
The Ray101 is supplied with a rapid drop-in charger for recharging at anytime. Typical recharge time is three hours. Battery tray accepts both AA size NiMH (included) and Alkaline batteries.
Extra large multi line LCD Programmable scan and Tri-watch DSC digital mayday distress key DSC phone directory
The Ray48 is also available in Marine White The Ray54 is also available in Marine White
All Raymarine A-Series Radios are fully submersible to the IPX7 standards: submerged in 1 meter for at least for 30 minutes

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Specifications & Ordering

RC400 SPECIFICATIONS

Display Size and Type Dimensions 3.5 Advanced Transflective TFT Color LCD (H x W x D) 6.48 x 3.57 x 1.75
(164.6mm x 90.6mm x 44.5mm)
RC435/RC435I SPECIFICATIONS
Display type Nominal Voltage Power Consumption Interface Cartography Waypoints Waypoint Names Routes Route Names Alarms Tides/Current Predictions GPS Specifications Signal Acquisition Antenna Satellite Differential Type Differential Acquisition Position Accuracy (RMS) Time to First Fix (from cold start) Time to First Fix (after initial cold start) 12-channel parallel (C / A Code) RC435i: Internal passive RC435: External passive with 10m cable WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS ready Automatic < 15 m 5.7" 1/4 VGA 16 Color TFT Display 10-18 Volts 10 Watts (backlights on full) NMEA 0183 output (GGA, GLL, RMC, VTG, GSA, GSV, ECXTE, ECBWR, ECRMB, ECAPB) Navionics Gold Chart character 20 routes with up to 50 waypoints each 8 character Arrival / XTE / Anchor / Fix Via chart

RAY101 SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 43mm) 11.10 x 2.4 x 1.69 with antenna (282mm x 2.4mm x 43mm) Product Weight Mounting Methods Display Size Battery Channels channels Environmental IPX7 Operating Temperature Frequency Range Modulation Frequency Power Priority Channels Scan 12.8 oz (0.36kg) Mobile phone style belt clip and wrist strap 1.51" x 1.9" (38.4mm x 48.3mm) 1300mA/h with standard NiMH also accepts AA Alkaline batteries Includes all US, Canadian and international Submersible; 1 meter for at least 30 minutes -15C to +55C (+58 deg F to 131deg F) TX:156.025 157.425 MHz RX: 156.050 163.275 MHz Modulated 5 or 1 Watt settings 16/9 All channel and programmable scan 5.55 x 2.4 x 1.69 without antenna (H x W x D) (141mm x 61mm x

DS400X SPECIFICATIONS

Display Size/Type Dimensions (HxWxD) Weight (lbs) 3.5 sunlight viewable color TFT 4.15x 5.12x 1.26 dash mount 4.15x 5.12x 2.2 with bracket 1lb.

DS500X SPECIFICATIONS

Display Size/Type Dimensions (HxWxD) Weight (lbs) 5 sunlight viewable color TFT 5.9x 6.37x 1.68 dash mount 6.22x 6.22x 3.81 with bracket 1.5lbs.

DS600X SPECIFICATIONS

Display Size/Type Dimensions (HxWxD) Weight (lbs) 5.7 sunlight viewable color TFT 6.87 x 6.95x 1.57 dash mount 7.35x 6.96x 3.75 with bracket 1.87lbs.

Weight Interface Cartography Waypoints Waypoint Names Routes Route Names Alarms
15.2 oz (431g), including batteries NMEA 0183 - receive and transmit,waypoint upload and download Navionics Gold Charts on compact flash character 20 routes with up to 50 \waypoints each 8 character Arrival / XTE / Anchor / No Fix Tides/Current Predictions Via chart Sunrise/Sunset Predictions Via chart
Chartplotter Specifications
DS400X ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number E63047 E63050 Description DS400X with Transom Mount Transducer DS400X with Thru-Hull Transducer
DS500X ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number E63048 E63051 Description DS500X with Transom Mount Transducer DS500X with Thru-Hull Transducer
DS600X ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number E63049 E63052 Description DS600X with Transom Mount Transducer DS600X with Thru-Hull Transducer
Sunrise/Sunset Predictions Via chart
External Memory GPS Specifications Signal Acquisition Satellite Differential Type Differential Acquisition: Position Accuracy (RMS)
tore Waypoints / Routes / Tracks on Compact Flash cards up to 128MB 12-channel parallel (C / A Code) WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS ready Automatic < 15 m (from cold start ) Typically < 3 min, 4 minutes max
RAY101 ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number E43026 Description RAY101
Position Accuracy (SD GPS) < 5 m Typical < 2.5 min (< 40 sec) Typically < 8 seconds
Position Accuracy (SD GPS) < 5 m
DS400X, DS500X AND DS600X FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Mounting Backlight Resolution Frequency Environmental Max Depth bracket or console mount display / keypad 76,800 pixels (320 x 240,1/4 VGA pixels) dual 200/50 kHz submersible to IPX7, submersible to 1m for at least 30min. 2000 (600m). Note: Actual depth performance may vary due to water, seabed and vessel characteristics. -4 deg F to +122 deg F 10-18 Volts DC (13.8V nominal) Dir. Sun Visibility Display Type Data Displays Fish Symbol Zoom Mode Output Power Sonar Receiver Color Palettes 500 Watts RMS Patented HDFI Digital 6 color schemes plus separate background color settings Yes Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Speed, Water Temp, Vessel Battery Voltage,Trip Log Fish depth indicator 2X, 3X or 4X Magnification Manual or Auto zoom control Interfaces Temperature Display Navigation Display A-scope Displays Bottom Coverage Sonar returns in real time Digital Indicator display of the diameter of the seabed based on depth and transducer beam angle Includes historical temperature graph Position, bearing and range to way point, SOG, COG, TTG and time. (Requires input from a NMEA 0183 compatible GPS) NMEA 0183 Input / Output

Time to First Fix

RC400 ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number E33018 Description RC400
RC435/RC435I ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number E32040 E33019 Description RC435 with external antenna RC435i with a built in antenna

Temperature Range Input Power
DS400x, DS500x and DS600x Transducer Options
Choose a high-speed or bronze thru-hull speed and temperature transducer.

RAY48 SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.76(70 mm) x 5.94 (151 mm) x 4(102.5 mm)5.35(135.9 mm) x 2.0 (50.8 mm) hole required for flush mounting Weight Backlighting Channels Environmental Frequency Range Modulation Frequency Power Priority Channels Watch 1.9 lbs Display All US and international channels IPX7 submersible; 1 meter for at least for 30 minutes TX: 156.025 157.425 MHz RX: 156.050 163.275 MHz Modulated 25 or 1 Watt settings 16 PLUS key: Instant channel 16 or your preset priority channel Tri-watch: Scans working channel, channel 16 and selected weather channel. Dual Watch: Scans working channel and channel 16 Description RAY48 (Dark Grey) RAY48 (Marine White)

RAY54 SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.9(73 mm) x 6.5 (166 mm) x 6.47(164.5 mm) 5.83(148 mm) x 2.4 (61 mm) hole required for flush mounting Weight Backlighting Channels EnvironmentalIPX7 Frequency Range Modulation Power Priority Channels Watch 2 lbs Yes. Keypad and display All US, Canadian and International channels Submersible; 1 meter for at least for 30 minutes TX: 156.025 157.425 MHz RX: 156.050 163.275 MHz Frequency modulated 25 or 1 Watt settings 16/9 Key: Instant channel 16 or your preset priority channel Tri-watch: Scans working channel, channel 16 and preset secondary priority channel Dual Watch: Scans working channel and priority channel 16 Description RAY54 (Dark Grey) RAY54 (Marine White)
RAY 48 ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number E43021 E43020
RAY 54 ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number E43023 E43022