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Eagle FishStrike 2000 User Manual

Eagle FishStrike 2000
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Pub. 988-0143-811
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FishStrike 2000
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SeaChamp 2000
CDF
Fish-finding Sonars & Mapping GPS
Installation and Operation
Instructions
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Eagle FishStrike 2000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEagle
ModelFishStrike 2000
CategoryFish Finder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1: Read Me First!

How this manual can get you out on the road, fast!

Explains how to use the manual for quick access to information.

Section 2: Installation & Accessories

Preparations

Steps to take before beginning the installation of the sonar/GPS unit and its components.

Transducer Installation

Detailed instructions for installing the sonar transducer on a transom, trolling motor, or inside a hull.

Recommended Tools and supplies

Lists the necessary tools and supplies required for various transducer installation methods.

Selecting a Transducer Location

Guidelines for choosing the optimal location for transducer mounting to ensure proper water flow and performance.

How low should you go?

Explains how to adjust transducer height for optimal performance and protection from impacts.

Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting

Compares the advantages and disadvantages of shoot-thru-hull and transom transducer mounting methods.

Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting

Step-by-step guide for assembling and mounting transducers using one-piece or two-piece brackets.

Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation

Keyboard

Details the function of each key on the sonar/GPS unit's control panel for operation.

Power/lights on and off

Instructions on how to turn the unit on, off, and adjust screen backlight levels.

Main Menu

Explains the Main Menu structure and the function of its various commands for unit setup and operation.

Pages

Describes the four main page displays (Satellite Status, Navigation, Map, Sonar) and how to switch between them.

Sonar Quick Reference

A simplified, step-by-step guide for quick operation of sonar features in automatic modes.

Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features

ASP™ (Advanced Signal Processing)

Explains the ASP feature for noise rejection and how to adjust its levels for optimal display clarity.

Alarms

Covers the setup and function of various sonar alarms including Fish, Zone, and Depth alarms.

Depth Cursor

How to use the depth cursor to pinpoint the exact depth of targets on the sonar display.

Depth Range - Automatic

Explains the Auto Ranging feature for automatically adjusting depth display and manual settings.

Fish I.D. (Fish Symbols & Depths)

Details the Fish I.D. feature for identifying fish with symbols and its limitations compared to reading arches.

Frequency (Dual-Frequency Transducers only)

Discusses the use of 200 kHz and 50 kHz frequencies for different water depths and conditions.

Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity

Explains how to adjust sonar sensitivity for better echo detection in auto or manual modes.

Sonar Chart Mode

Describes how to change the sonar chart's color scheme and display appearance.

Section 5: Sonar Troubleshooting

Unit won't turn on

Troubleshooting steps for issues where the unit fails to power on.

Unit freezes, locks up, or operates erratically

Solutions for problems like unit freezing, locking up, or erratic operation due to electrical noise or connections.

Weak bottom echo, digital readings erratic, or no fish signals

Guidance for addressing issues with weak bottom echoes, erratic readings, or lack of fish signals.

NOISE

Explains sources of electrical noise and methods to eliminate or minimize its impact on the sonar display.

Section 6: Basic GPS Operations

Keyboard

Identifies the keys and their functions for operating the GPS features of the unit.

Power/lights on and off

Instructions for turning the unit on, off, and managing backlight settings for GPS operations.

Main Menu

Explains the Main Menu and its commands relevant to GPS functions and system setup.

Pages

Describes the four main page displays (Satellite Status, Navigation, Map, Sonar) for GPS operations.

Satellite Status Page

Provides detailed information on GPS satellite lock-on status, position acquisition, and signal quality.

Navigation Page

Explains how to use the Navigation Page, including compass rose, course lines, and navigation data display.

Map Page

Covers how to use the Map Page, including viewing tracks, navigating, and map zoom functionality.

GPS Quick Reference

Find Your Current Position

Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys

How to use zoom and arrow keys to navigate and explore the map display for location details.

Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor

Searching

Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint

Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint

How to navigate back to the MOB position using the Navigation or Map Page displays.

Navigate to Cursor Position on Map

Navigate to a Point of Interest

Creating and Saving a Trail

To Save a Trail

Step-by-step process for saving a recorded trail, making it inactive, and starting a new one.

Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files

Custom Maps

How custom maps work, including loading from MMC cards and compatibility with MapCreate software.

GPS Data files:

Information on GPS Data Files, including waypoints, routes, trails, and how to transfer them.

Section 7: Advanced GPS Operations

Find Distance from Current Position

How to measure the distance from the unit's current position to a selected map location.

Icons

Information on using icons to mark locations, points of interest, or events on the map screen.

Routes

Explains what routes are, how they are composed of waypoints, and their automatic navigation capabilities.

Trails

Information on managing trails, including deleting, editing names, colors, and patterns.

Waypoints

Covers waypoint management, including deleting, editing names, symbols, and positions.

Section 8 System & GPS Setup Options

Alarms

Configuration of GPS alarms, including arrival, off-course, and anchor alarms with adjustable settings.

Coordinate System Selection

How to select different coordinate systems (degrees, UTM, MGRS, etc.) for displaying position data.

Customize Page Displays

How to customize digital data boxes displayed on various pages to show preferred information.

GPS Simulator

How to use the GPS simulator for practicing navigation without being outdoors.

Map Data

Options for controlling map display, including detail levels, boundaries, water fill, and overlays.

Map Datum Selection

How to change the map datum to adjust position display based on different survey standards.

Map Orientation

How to change map orientation from North Up to Track Up or Course Up modes.

Navionics® Charts

How to display Navionics electronic charts on MMC cards, similar to MapCreate maps.

Sec. 9: Searching

Find Addresses

Steps for searching for specific addresses by entering street and city information.

Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)

How to search for Points of Interest (POIs) by category or nearest location.

Find Streets or Intersections

How to search for specific streets or intersections by entering street names.

Find Waypoints

Methods for finding waypoints by name or by nearest location.

Sec. 10: Supplemental Material

Datums Used by This Unit

A comprehensive list of geodetic datums supported by the unit for position referencing.

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