Furuno FCV-1900 User Manual

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FOREWORD
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FCV-1900 series Fish Finder. We are confident
you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and
dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our ex-
tensive global network of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environ-
ment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and
maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation
and maintenance.
Features
The FCV-1900 series are dual frequency Fish Finders. Comprised of a control unit, processor unit
and transducer (optional or locally supply), the FCV-1900 series show echo-gram (echo) on a
monitor (locally supply). The FCV-1900 series have three models: FCV-1900, FCV-1900B and
FCV-1900G. The features available with each models are shown in the table below.
*: The transmission mode is set by the installer.
You can upgrade the FCV-1900 and FCV-1900B to the high-end model. For details of upgrading,
contact your dealer.
The main features of the FCV-1900 series are
• FURUNO Free Synthesizer (FFS) transceiver design allows use of user-selectable operating
frequencies.
• Displays the fish echo on a vertical or horizontal monitor.
The figures in this manual follow the horizontal monitor.
• Fish size histogram feature provides approximate fish size in the dense school of fish in graph
form (FCV-1900G only).
• The TruEcho CHIRP
™
technology delivers significant advancements in signal clarity and target
definition (FCV-1900G and FCV-1900B).
• The ACCU-FISH
™
feature identifies individual fish with size or depth indication and fish symbol.
• Displays echo-gram of up to four frequency on one display.
(Requires Network Sounder DFF1/DFF3 or Bottom Discrimination Sounder BBDS1.)
• Bottom discrimination display provides estimate of bottom composition.
(Requires Bottom Discrimination Sounder BBDS1.)
• Picture storage and replay.
• The scroll back mode shows a maximum of the past two screens of fish finder images.
Feature
Model
FCV-1900G FCV-1900B FCV-1900
Fish Size Histogram OK NG NG
Transmission
Mode*
[TruEcho CHIRP] mode (Frequency
modulated wave)
OK OK
NG
[Std] mode (Continuous wave) OK

Furuno FCV-1900 Specifications

General

Brand	Furuno
Model	FCV-1900
Category	Fish Finder
Language	English