Raymarine L265 User Manual

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Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company. ...

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FishFinder L265 Instruction Manual Raymarine ...

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iv Contents Echo sounding – How it works (inside front cover) FishFinder L265 – Features and functions i For information and service ii 1 Introduction 1 About the FishFinder L265 1 System Components 2 Standard Equipment 2 Standard T...

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v Performance Modes 36 Zoom Page 37 A-Scope (Bottom Coverage) Page 39 Digital Page 41 Sidelooker Page 42 4 Setup Instructions 46 The Setup Menu 46 Range Setting 47 Sensitivity Setting 48 Chart Speed Setting 49 Zoom Setting 50 Fr...

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vi List of Figures Figure Page Unit in Use Inside front cover Front Panel i 1-1 Typical Installation 1 2-1 Transducer Types 5 2-2 Assembling the Transducer Bracket 6 2-3 Transducer Mounted on Transom 7 2-4 Transducer Bracket, Side View 7 2-5 Correct ...

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1 1 – Introduction About the FishFinder L265 The FishFinder L265 is a system that uses sound waves (“sonar”) to detect fish and show the bottom of a lake or sea. The system includes a transducer and a display unit, connected by a cable. The t...

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2 Introduction System Components The FishFinder L265 consists of a compact display unit connected to a transducer. The transducer is attached to the boat and extends into the water. Standard Equipment When you unpack your FishFinder L265, you should...

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3 Description Part No. Sidelooker transom-mount transducer M78930 Sidelooker transducer for trolling motor mounting. Companion with M78928 downlooker depth transducer, with 12 ft. (3.6 m) cable and hardware M78929 Extension for transducer cable (15 f...

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4 2 – Installation The installation process has four parts: • Mounting the transducer • Mounting the display unit • Connecting the cables for the transducer and power supply • Calibrating the display unit About the Transducer Several differ...

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5 Installation particular type of use. In this manual we will include detailed mounting instructions for the transom-mount transducer. We will also include some general information on the other types. For detailed information on these other transd...

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6 Use a low-profile transducer if – . . . you want minimum water resistance on a high-performance boat or sailboat. The bottom of the boat must be flat, or have a deadrise angle of no more than 10°. Use an in-hull transducer if – . . . you have ...

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7 Fig. 2-3 Transducer Mounted on Transom Installation Positioning the Transom-Mount Transducer Begin by finding the best location for the mounting bracket. Here are the rules: • If your boat has one propeller (outboard or inboard-outboard), mount ...

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8 123 Insert screws 1 and 3 1/4" from the bottom of slots, and screw 2 1/4" from the top of the slot to allow room for adjustment. Correct alignment If screws are inserted this way, it won’t be possible to make the height adjustment....

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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 the propeller from damaging the transducer when it is turned. After installation, check the clearance...

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10 Installation 5. Remove the bracket. See Fig. 2-6. The screws in the outer slots should be placed about 1/4" (6 mm) up from the bottom of each slot. The screw in the center slot should be placed 1/4” (6 mm) down from the top. (This will all...

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11 Installation Installation Notes – Thru-Hull Transducer or Low-Profile Transducer The installation process for these two types is almost the same. Detailed instructions for this installation will be included with the transducer. In this section,...

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12 2. Choose a location where you can easily reach the transducer from inside the boat. This will allow you to service the unit. Allow at least 6" (152 mm) of headroom above the transducer. 3. When choosing a mounting location, drill a small ...

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13 Installation Notes – In-Hull Transducer Detailed instructions for this installation will be included with the trans- ducer. In this section, we will note just a few important points. 1. Choose the best mounting location: For outboard powerboats...

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14 Mounting the Display Unit – Standard Mount You may mount the display unit on any flat surface using the bracket supplied. See Fig. 2-9. (There is also an optional kit which allows you to flush-mount the display in a flat panel or dashboard). ...

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15 PWR S ET U P PA GE C L E AR 265 F I S H F I N D E R L265 Raymarine The angle of the display can be changed. To release the display from the base, press on the right and left sides until you hear the clicks. Slide the display out of the bracket. Th...

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16 Hole 3/16" (5 mm) 3-29/32"(99 mm) 4-7/32"(107 mm) 63/64" (25 mm) 1-13/32" (36 mm) Countersink 3/8" (10 mm) 5-7/32" (133 mm) 5-9/32" (134 mm) 6-3/4" (172 mm) 4-9/32" (109 mm) 1-3/4" (44 mm) 2-...

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17 PWR SETUP PAGE CLEAR F IS H F IN D E R L265 Raymarine 4. Drill the two small holes for the threaded studs as shown on the mounting template. Use a 7/32" (5.5 mm) drill bit. 5. Remove the template and draw straight lines between the 1/2"...

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18 Installation 6. Separate the display unit from the mounting bracket. (See Fig. 2-12.) Press the large button in the center of the bracket to separate the bracket arms. The display unit is attached to the arms by two screws. Each screw is covered ...

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19 Cable feed-thru cap Cable clamp 1" (25 mm) Hull projections Fiberglass: 1/4" (6mm) Aluminum: 1/2" (13 mm) Fig. 2-13 Installing Cable on Transom as far as possible from all other wires. This is especially important with wiring for...

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20 Installing the Transducer Cable – Sidelooker Option 1. If the installation includes the optional Sidelooker transducer, there will be two transducer cables. See Fig. 2-14. The cable from the Sidelooker includes a “Y” connector. 2. Plug the ...

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21 leads directly to the main battery isolation switch or breaker. On a larger boat, route the power leads to the DC power distribution panel. 3. It is very important that you connect the power leads correctly. See Fig. 2-15. At the power source, c...

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22 If you extend the power wiring, be sure all electrical connections are solid and durable. Soldering is the best way to make these connec- tions. Insulate all connections using heat-shrink tubing or electrical tape. You may also use crimp connec...

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23 3 – Operating Instructions In this section of the manual, we will explain how to operate the unit. (Setup instructions are included in the next section.) Below is a drawing of the display unit. Controls on Display Unit The FishFinder is designe...

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24 Operating Instructions the display will say “Powering Off.” If you hold the button for more than 3 seconds, the display unit will switch off. Page control pad Up and down arrows – ( < and < ) During setup – Use these controls to...

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25 This unit has a memory for some of the settings – range, sensitivity, zoom, and frequency. (We will explain these in a moment.) When you turn off the power, any changes you make to these settings will be saved. You can return all of the settin...

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26 Fig. 3-3 Selecting Display Pages Zoom page A-Scope page Sidelooker page Digital page FishFinder page Lamp/Contrast menu Return to FishFinder page Note: This will appear only if the Sidelooker feature is turned on. Operating Instructions ...

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27 Adjust contrast You can also adjust the “contrast” of the display. This is a measure of how light or dark the display appears. Use the < control to move from the line for “Lamp On/Off” to the line for “Contrast.” Use the < o...

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28 FishFinder Page A moment after you first turn on the display unit, the Lamp/Contrast menu disappears. The unit then automatically switches to the FishFinder page. Figure 3-4 shows a typical display. (The FishFinder page is also called the “char...

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29 Some of these echoes indicate fish, and others show the bottom. As new echoes are received, the FishFinder “draws” a graph of the bottom. The bottom graph helps you to tell whether the bottom is rising or falling. It also allows you to identif...

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30 Auto zoom on (Z) The “zoom” can be used to magnify the image from a small section of the water below the boat. (This is used with the Zoom display, which we will describe in a moment.) When the auto zoom feature is on, the FishFinder automat...

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31 If the fish is detected using the narrow 200 kHz beam, the display will show a filled-in symbol. If the fish is detected by the wide 50 kHz beam, the display will use a hollow symbol. (For more on this, see “Choosing the Frequency.”) Fish dep...

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32 If the Buzzer setting is off (indicating that the buzzer is disabled for all of the alarms), this symbol will be open. Shallow alarm set You can set an alarm to go off if the boat moves into water which is shallower than a certain depth. If you s...

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33 50 kHz frequency • Scans a wide area • Penetrates water well, good for deep water 200 kHz frequency • Scans a narrower area, but produces a more detailed view • Good for seeing fish near the bottom or fish close together • Better for use...

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34 Actually, the sound waves are usually reflected by the air sac near the center of the fish, and not by the body of the fish. The size of this air sac is different for different kinds of fish. This can also affect the size of the fish symbols on ...

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35 Operating Instructions be broad. When using the narrower 200 kHz beam, the same fish will produce a narrower arch. The shape of the arch is also affected by the speed of the boat. If you are moving slowly, the arches tend to be longer. If the b...

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36 Operating Instructions echo from the bottom, so the upper layer of the bottom is shown in a checkerboard pattern. Notice that the lower layer of the bottom is shown as a solid display. This indicates a weaker echo. Sometimes this means that the ...

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37 Zoom Page Operating Instructions Press Zoom display (magnified) Normal display Bottom of zoom area Line indicates zoom area Fig. 3-7 Zoom Page Top of zoom area Zoom magnification The Zoom page gives you a way of enlarging or magnifying a part of t...

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38 Zoom magnification This indicates the amount of “zoom” or magnification. You always set the amount of zoom manually, using one of the functions on the Setup display. You can choose an x2 view (double the normal display size), x4, x6 or x8 in...

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39 A-Scope (Bottom Coverage) Page Operating Instructions A-Scope image (real time image) Fish indication A-Scope display Normal display Bottom coverage Fig. 3-8 A-Scope Page Press On the FishFinder display the bottom graph is “drawn” after the Fi...

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40 The left section of the A-Scope display shows a section of the normal FishFinder display. All of the features are the same. The right section shows the A-Scope image. A-Scope image This shows the beam of sound waves extending down from the boat,...

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41 Digital Page Depth Alarms Fig. 3-9 Digital Page Operating Instructions Press The Digital page presents the depth in large numbers on the display. See Fig. 3-9. This display is useful when you are traveling, but not looking for fish or checking t...

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42 Rock Sidelooker transducer 11° beam aimed down at 4° angle Boat Fish Fish 31° beam Rock Transducer mounted on trolling motor Sidelooker Page Fig. 3-10 Sidelooker Feature Operating Instructions The optional Sidelooker transducer transmits two ac...

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43 Fig. 3-11 Sidelooker Page The Sidelooker Page, like the FishFinder Page, displays a graph or chart. The scrolling vertical dashed line represents the centerline of the boat. As new Sidelooker echoes are received, the new information appears at the...

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44 feature is on, they will be indicated by solid fish symbols. (You can turn the Fish Symbol feature on or off from the System Setup Menu. See Section 4.) Underwater objects such as submerged tree stumps or rocks can also be detected by the Sidelo...

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45 The units used here are chosen using the entry for Depth Units in the System Setup Menu. If you have selected feet (FT) or fathoms (FA), the distance shown here will be measured in feet. If you have selected meters (M), the distance shown here w...

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46 4 – Setup Instructions Setup Instructions Fig. 4-1 Moving Through the Setup Menu The Setup Menu Press the Setup button to enter the Setup Menu. To move from one display to another, press the < and < arrows on the Page control pad. To ret...

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47 Range Setting If 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 be able to see. Use the < and > arrows on the Page control pad to select Auto or Manual ...

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48 Sensitivity Setting The sensitivity adjusts the ability of the unit to tell the differences between echoes of different strengths. In general, the sensitivity should be as high as possible, to detect the fish and show the detail on the bottom. H...

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49 Manual sensitivity You can also set the sensitivity manually. If the amount of background noise changes, the FishFinder will not adjust for this. If you choose Manual sensitivity, press the < arrow on the Page control pad to go to the next l...

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50 same information is displayed in a smaller horizontal space. A faster chart speed setting shows more detail on the bottom. You will probably want to use a faster setting when you are looking for fish. A slower chart speed setting shows a longer r...

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51 Zoom magnification Press the > arrow on the Page control pad to select x2, x4, x6, or x8 Zoom magnification. At this point you may press CLR to return to the normal display or you may press the < arrow on the Page control pad to select Auto...

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52 If you are done with your setup changes, press the CLEAR button to go back to the normal display. To select the next menu item, press the < arrow on the Page control pad. Frequency Setting “Frequency” is a measure of how fast the s...

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53 If you are using one of the dual frequency choices, some of the fish may be revealed by one beam, but not the other. If a fish is detected by the narrow 200 kHz beam, the symbol for that fish will appear solid. Any fish which are detected by the...

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54 Setup Instructions Fig. 4-9 System Setup Display Once you have moved to the correct line, press the < or > arrows on the Page control pad to change the entry. When you leave the display, the unit will store any changes you have made. Simula...

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55 of the echoes are displayed in black. When the feature is turned on, strong echoes are displayed using a crosshatch (or “checkerboard”) pattern. A weaker return is shown using a solid area of black or gray. This feature helps to show the dif...

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56 into deep water and trigger the alarm, the letter “D” will begin to flash, and the buzzer will sound. Press the CLEAR button to silence the buzzer. The letter “D” will continue to flash until you move into shallower water. Note: You may...

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57 Buzzer, and turning the item on again. The buzzer symbol at the bottom of the screen will appear solid. Each time you press one of the buttons on the display panel, the buzzer will “beep.” The buzzer will continue to do this, regardless of ...

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58 Once the Sidelooker feature is turned on, the FishFinder uses two range settings: one for the standard displays, and a second for just the Sidelooker feature. The menu item shown here sets the range for just the Sidelooker. (This will not ch...

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59 If you press the < arrow on the Page control pad, the unit will move to the remaining menu items – zoom, frequency, and log reset. The zoom and frequency settings are for the normal displays – they will not change the Sidelooker feature....

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60 5 – Maintenance and Troubleshooting Periodically check the display unit, cable, and transducer. Be sure all components are free of corrosion and are securely mounted. Check all cables for signs of chafing or abrasion. Be sure all of the conne...

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61 3. You may have reversed the power connections. Follow the DC power lines all the way back to the battery. The red wire should connect to the positive terminal (+) on the battery or power source, and the black wire should connect to the negative...

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62 transducer and cable should be replaced as a unit. Contact Raymarine for instructions. The display unit does not see the bottom or fish – 1. Be sure the display unit is not using the Simulation mode. (If this is the case, the word “Simulatio...

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63 3. The transducer may not be aimed straight down. In order to display complete arches, the transducer must be vertical. 4. The sensitivity setting may not be high enough. Go to the Setup Menu, choose Manual Sensitivity, and increase the sensitiv...

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64 How to Contact Raymarine For marine product and services information Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on the newest Raymarine electronic equipment and systems: www.raymarine.com For accessories and parts Many Raym...

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65 In the event that repairs cannot be obtained conveniently, product service may also be obtained by returning the unit to Raymarine’s Product Repair Center using the prepaid UPS shipping tag supplied with the unit. Return the unit to: Raymarine ...

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66 Prepaid Return Service The return label included with your Raymarine unit provides free ground shipping to our Product Repair Center for all warranty repairs. This service is available only to customers within the continental United States. To ...

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67 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...

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68 6 – Specifications General Information Display panel FSTN high-contrast LCD Panel dimensions 3.6" H (61 mm) x 2.4" W (91 mm) No. of dots 240 x 64 LCD contrast Adjustable, with temperature compensation Backlight LCD panel, on/off Operat...

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69 FishFinder Functions Range Auto or manual FT (feet) 5 10 20 30 50 80 100 150 250 400 600 1000 1500 2000 FA (fathoms) 2 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 50 80 100 150 200 350 M (meters) 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 50 80 120 200 300 500 650 Zoom size x2, x4, x6, x8 Chart ...

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70 Connector Diagrams Specifications 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin 1 Ground (-) Pin 2 12V DC (+) DC power connector Pin 1 Depth TX+ Pin 2 Depth TX- Pin 3 L Select Pin 4 Temp Pin 5 R Select Pin 6 Speed signal/voltage + Pin 7 Shield ground Pin 8 +12V (sidel...

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71 Glossary of Terms Aft: Near or toward the rear part of the boat (nautical term). Background noise: False or meaningless echo returns produced by bubbles, water turbulence, or debris Bow: The front of the boat (nautical term). Cavitation: Air b...

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72 Knot: One nautical mile per hour (1.15 statute miles per hour). LCD: “Liquid Crystal Display” - A technology used to produce flat-panel displays. Nautical mile: 6076 feet Port: Left side of the boat, when facing the bow (nautical term). PV...

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Limited Warranty Certificate Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under normal use for a ...

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Factory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East Raymarine,Inc. Raymarine Ltd 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Anchorage park, Portsmouth Nashua, NH 03063-4219 USA PO3 5TD, England Telephone: +1 603 881 5200 Telephone: +44 (0)...