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CVS-833/833C Preface
Safety Precautions
z High Voltage
High voltages are used in the transmitter section which could be life threatening. A
protection cover with the words Danger High Voltage is provided in this section but
wait 10 minutes before inspecting inside.
Even if the power switch is turned off, residual voltages may remain in the capacitors
inside the unit. Before inspection or replacement of parts, discharge this residual
voltage in a safe and correct manner.
z Disconnect Main Power

It is still possible to receive an electric shock caused by unintentionally switching on
the power during repair work. To prevent this from happening, make sure to
completely disconnect the unit from the ship’s main supply before attempting any
inspection.
z Dust
Dust can accumulate inside after long periods of use. Allergies can result from the
inhalation of this dust, therefore during inspection and cleaning it is advisable to use a
mask.
z Static Electricity
Static sensitive semiconductor devices are used in this unit. Before changing the
printed boards be careful not to damage any of these devices due to electrostatic build
up from carpet, clothes, seats, etc.
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Symbols used in this manual
The following symbols are used in this manual. You are requested to be fully aware of the meaning
of each symbol before carrying out inspection and maintenance of this equipment.
Alarm mark
To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to injury to
Alarm the human body or damage to the equipment.
Caution mark
To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to a
Caution malfunction of the equipment.
Warning High Voltage mark
To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to electrical

shock to the human body.
Prohibition mark
This sign indicates that a specified action is prohibited. The

prohibited action will be shown in the vicinity of the mark.
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How to use this manual
Scope of this manual

This manual contains information about installation, operation and maintenance of the
CVS-833/833C sounder.
Structure of this manual

This manual is divided into sections according to the contents as described below.
This arrangement will help you overview the whole of the contents as well as refer to
detailed information for your specific requirement.
Chapter 1: General information

- General
- Applicable standard
- Type name of component units
- Software type used
- System configuration
Chapter 2: Equipment composition

- Standard equipment list
- Spare parts list
- Installation material list
- Optional items list
Chapter 3: Specification
- Functional Specifications
- Serial data
- Power supply requirements
- Environmental condition
- External dimensions and weight
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Chapter 4 : Installation
- Installation consideration
- Unpacking each component of system
- Inspection of each component unit and accessories
- Positioning the units
- Cable routing and connections
- Display installation
- Check after installation
Chapter 5 : Basic Operation

- Introduction
- Theory of fish finder operation
- Operating panel layout
- Getting started
- Selecting image mode
- Registering the depth to the range numbers
- Setting the receiver gain
- Shifting the image
- Measuring the depth by VRM
- Changing the image scroll speed
- Setting up the alarm
Chapter 6: Using the menu

- Available menus
- How to use the Menu
- Exiting from the Menu
- Menu1
- Menu2
- Menu3
- Menu4
- Menu5
- Menu6
- Menu7
- Initial menu
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Chapter 7: Trouble Shooting

- Information required for service
- Self check function
- Trouble Shooting
Chapter 8: Maintenance
- Periodic inspection and cleaning
Chapter 9: Technical References

- Serial input data
- Details of input sentences
- Serial output data
- Data input / output serial line
- Data input serial line
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General information
Chapter 1
General information
Contents
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1.1 General ……………………………………………… 1-1
1.2 Applicable standard ……………..…………….…… 1-1
1.3 Type name of component units …………………… 1-1
1.4 Software type used ………………………………… 1-1
1.5 System configuration ………………………….…… 1-1
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General information
Chapter 1 General information
1.1 General
The CVS-833/833C series of sounder is composed of two main units, a display unit and a transducer
unit. Transmitting power level can be selected from 600 W (CVS-833) and 1 KW (CVS-833C), using the
same dual-frequency transducer type for 50 KHz and 200 KHz.
The display unit uses a high brightness, 8” TFT (Thin Film Transistor) display to allow an easy viewing
even in daytime operation. The operation is simple and straightforward, using dedicated rotary controls
and user-friendly menus.
By pressing the AUTO key the unit is set to hands-free operation, in which the gain and depth range are
automatically selected to an optimized level by an internal micro-controller chip.
1.2 Applicable standard

The CVS-833/833C is designed and tested to comply with the international standard of IEC-60945 3rd
edition that defines the general requirements of electronic maritime equipment.
1.3 Type name of component units
Type name Output Display type Transducer type

CVS-833 600W CVS-833 TD-500T-2 or TD-500T-3
CVS-833C 1kW CVS-833C TD-501T-3 or TD-501C
1.4 Software type used
Software type name Application

KM-E05 CVS-833
KM-E06 CVS-833C
1.5 System configuration

The CVS-833/833C system is configured as follows: (Refer to Figure 1.1 for the system configuration
diagram)
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General information
Other Display See NOTE

Navigator
sounder CVS-833/833C
(MEA-0183 formatted)
DC Power cable
CW-205-1-2M
10.8∼31.2VDC
AC Power cable
AC/DC Rectifier VV-2D8
100/115VAC
Type PS-003A 200/220VAC
Temperature (Option)
sensor
ST-80/90/100
Transducer
（50/200 KHz）
NOTE: Consult KODEN for a suitable cable type.
Figure 1.1 System configuration of CVS-833/833C
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2.1 Standard equipment list ………………...………… 2-1
2.2 Essential option…………………………….….…… 2-2
2.3 Optional items list ……….…………………………. 2-2
Equipment Composition
Chapter 2 Equipment Composition
2.1 Standard equipment list

No Item name Type name Remarks Weight/length Q’ty
1 Display unit CVS-833/833C CVS-833: 600W 3.5 kg 1

CVS-833C: 1kW
With mounting bracket and
fixing knobs
2 Hard cover C23MB41032 1
3 Hood C23MB41102 1
2 DC Power cable CW-205-1-2M 2 pin connector on one end 2m 1

and fly-leads on the other
3 Fuse F-7161-5A Normal blow φ6.3 x 32 2

Mains supply protection
4 Truss tapping screw TPT5 x 20U Installation material 4

For the display installation
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2.2 Essential option

No Item name Ratings Application Weight/length
1 Transducer TD-500T-2 600W: 50kHz/200kHz 0.7kg / 9m
For CVS-833 (600W) Material: plastic
For inner-hull
2 TD-500T-3 600W: 50kHz/200kHz 1.5kg / 9m
Material: zinc bronze
For through-hull
3 Or equivalent 600W: 50kHz/200kHz -
The connector (3-pin or 8-pin) must be
prepared.
4 Transducer TD-501T-3 1kW: 50kHz/200kHz 3.4kg / 9m
For CVS-833C (1kW) Material: zinc bronze
With temperature sensor
5 TD-501C 1kW: 50kHz/200kHz 4.2kg / 9m
Material: rubber molded
For Inner-hull, Bottom-hull or Broadside
The connector (3-pin) must be prepared.
6 Or equivalent 1kW: 50kHz/200kHz -
The connector (3-pin or 8-pin) must be
prepared.
2.3 Optional items list

No Item name Ratings Application Weight/length
1 Speed and ST-80 For the transom installation. Material: 0.3kg
Temperature sensor Plastic. A connecting cable attached.
ST-90 For the through-hull installation. Material: 0.5kg
plastic. A connecting cable attached.
ST-100 For the through-hull installation. Material: 1kg
zinc bronze. A connecting cable attached.
2 Connecting cable CW-60-10M A BNC Connector on one end, crimp 10m
terminals on the other
CW-153A-5M 6-pin connectors on both ends 5m
CW-154A-5M 6-pin connector on one end and fly-leads on 5m
the other
CW-155-5M A BNC Connector on one end, 6-pin 5m
connector on the other
CW-351/327-5M A 6-pin waterproof connector on one end 5m
and a 6-pin connector on the other
CW-352/328-5M A BNC Connector on one end, crimp 5m
terminals on the other
CW-506-5M 5-pin connector on one end and fly-leads on 5m
the other
3 Inner hull kit MFB-04 Material: Resin. For the transducer fitting. 1.3kg
4 Junction box JB-12 1 Input 3 outputs, 3 Inputs 1 output､ 0.42kg
For the navigator connection
5 Rectifier PS-003A With 5A fuse (2 pcs) 2.8kg
6 Power cable VV-2D8-3M Both ends dressed and tinned 3m
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3.1 Functional Specification …….………….………….… 3-1
3.2 Serial data ………………………………………………. 3-2
3.3 Power supply requirements ………..………………….. 3-2
3.4 Environmental condition ……………………………..… 3-2
3.5 External dimensions and weight ………………….…… 3-3
Specification
Chapter 3 Specification
3.1 Functional Specification

Type CVS-833/833C
Display 8 inch color TFT LCD
Display Colors 16 colors (4 groups)/background (blue, dark blue, black, white)
OR
8 colors / background （blue, dark blue, black, white）
TX Frequency (kHz) 50/200kHz
Sounding Range 【CVS-833】
5-80 (5 step), 80-100(10 step), 100-200(20 step), 200-600(50 step) / meter,
Japanese fathom, fathom or Italian fathom
【CVS-833C】
5-80 (5 step), 80-100(10 step), 100-200(20 step), 200-900(50 step),
900-1200(100 step) / meter, Japanese fathom, fathom or Italian fathom
【CVS-833】
10-20(10 step), 20-200(20 step), 200-600(40 step), 600-2000(200step) / feet
【CVS-833C】
10-20(10 step), 20-200(20 step), 200-600(40 step), 600-4000(200step) / feet
Zoom/Bottom 2.5, 5,10,20,40,80 / meter, Japanese fathom, fathom or Italian fathom, one
Range range selected
10,20,40,80,160,320 / feet, one range selected
Shift Automatic/Manual
【CVS-833】
deepest displayed depth is 2000/feet (5 step space)
deepest displayed depth is 600/meter, Japanese fathom, fathom, Italian
fathom(1 step space)
【CVS-833C】
deepest displayed depth is 4000/feet (5 step space)
deepest displayed depth is 1200/meter, Japanese fathom, fathom, Italian
fathom(1 step space)
Side by side display is available
Picture Mode with normal display plus area
H: high frequency L zoom, fixed bottom zoom,
normal H L H M H M L bottom quality zoom OR bottom
H
L: low frequency partial zoom, vertical/horizontal
normal split display, 25 picture modes
M:Mix in total.
The above side by side display can be changed to vertical split or horizontal split
screen. The above picture modes are applicable to Menu picture, A-scope
picture and Navigation except Initial Menu. Initial Menu is used for setting initial
settings and various functions.
Display Area Up/down split （up:down ratio=1:1）, left/right split (left:right ratio=1:1), menu
(right side 50%)
A-scope (right side 13%)
Alarm Fish school / bottom alarm and water temperature alarm (upper and lower
limits)
Picture update rate 7 fixed positions (2/1, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32) and freeze
Interference 3 stage （off, 1, 2）
Reduction
Color Rejection 14 stage
Output reduction 10 stage
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Marker Depth marker（VRM）, scale, zoom range marker, scaling marker, time marker,
rainbow pattern
Controls Gain, brilliance, sounding range and picture mode
Auto functions Gain, sounding range OR shift
Other Functions Illumination, draught adjust, ext/int synch. Select, temperature correction, PRR,
picture update direction, external fish finder connection, ship’s speed log, white
line and background color
Ship’s Course Data Ship’s position （ lat/long 0.0001minutes accuracy, loranC LOP ） , water
temperature (oC/ oF /graph display), ship’s speed （kmh/mph/kt）, and ship’s
direction
3.2 Serial data

Input data
Type: NMEA0183 Ver. 2.0/1.5
Sentence: GGA, GLL, GNS, GTD, VTG, MTW
Output data
Type: NMEA0183 Ver. 2.0
Sentence: DBS, DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW, GGA
3.3 Power supply requirements

Input voltage: 10.8 ∼ 31.2 VDC
Input power: CVS-833: 25W, CVS-833C: 30W (measured at 24 VDC)
AC operation The AC/DC rectifier type PS-003A is required.
Input voltage range: 115 VAC or 230 VAC
Input power requirement: 220 W
3.4 Environmental condition

(1) Temperature, humidity
Operating temperature: -15o C to +55o C
Storage temperature: +70 o C
Humidity 93±3% (at +40 o C)
(2) Vibration
No mechanical and electrical damages or faulty conditions are observed under the following vibration
and acceleration are applied.
2 to 5 H up to 13.2 Hz: Amplitude +/-1mm+/-10% (Maximum acceleration 7 m/s2 at 13.2 Hz)
13.2 Hz to 60 Hz: Constant acceleration of 7 m/s2
(3) Water proofing grade

IPX2
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3.5 External dimensions and weight

External dimensions: Width x Height x Depth
External dimensions: 241mm x 238mm x 123mm
Weight: 3.5 kg (7.7lb)
Front side
Figure 3.1External dimensions of the Receiver-Indicator unit
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Contents
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4.1 Installation consideration..……………………………………… 4-1
4.2 Unpacking each component of the system …………………… 4-1
4.3 Inspection of each component unit and accessories………… 4-1
4.4 Positioning the units…………………………………….……… 4-1
4.5 Cable routing and connections..…………………………….… 4-1
4.6 Display installation. …………………………………………..… 4-2

4.6.1 Table mounting………………………………………………………….… 4-2
4.6.2 Flush mounting.…………………………………………………………… 4-3
4.6.3 Connections to CVS-833/833C ………………………………………… 4-4
4.7 Check after installation..………………………………………… 4-6
Installation
Chapter 4 Installation
4.1 Installation consideration
General
Qualified service technicians should perform the installation of CVS-833/833C series that comprises
the following operations.
(1) Unpacking each component of the system.
(2) Inspection of the exterior of each component unit and accessory.
(3) Checking the ship’s mains voltage and current capacity.
(4) Determining the installation site
(5) Installing the Display unit and transducer
(6) Planning the cable routing and connections
(7) Adjustment and setups
4.2 Unpacking each component of the system

Unpack your package and check if all of the items are identical to what specified in the Device
Composition List in Chapter 2. If not, report this to an insurance agent for tracing missing goods or
refund.
4.3 Inspection of each component unit and accessories

Carefully check the exterior of each component unit for dents, damage, etc. Also check the inside of
component units for electrical and mechanical damages.
4.4 Positioning the units

To achieve best operational performance, the following factors must be considered.
(1) The display unit should be positioned in the location where the external situation can be viewed.
(2) Locate the display so that it provides easy viewing from all likely operator’s positions.
(3) Select a position safe and free from dampness, water spray, rain and direct sunlight.
(4) Provide enough space for servicing. Consider access to the rear panel for connecting various
cables.
(5) Position the display unit as possible away from other radio equipment.
4.5 Cable routing and connections

(1) The transducer cable should be run separately away from other cables such as, radio antenna
feeders, power cables, etc. Under no circumstances should it be in parallel arrangement with other
cables. These precautions are essential to avoid radio interference to/from other equipment
installed on the ship. If this arrangement is no possible, either cable set should be screened with
metal conduit or another form of shielding.
(2) The display unit should be grounded to the hull as short as possible using a thick braided harness
lead connected to the grounding stud at the rear of the display unit.
(3) The power supply cable should be connected directly to the ship’s battery to avoid the conducted
RF noise from other equipment on board.
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4.6 Display installation

The display unit is designed for table mount and flush mount. For detail, refer to the following
paragraphs.
4.6.1 Table mounting

(1) Remove the two fixing knobs that fix the display unit to the mounting bracket.
(2) Remove the display unit from the bracket and place it on a flat and safe area.
(3) Place the mounting bracket to the place where the display unit is to be installed, and fix the bracket
with four (4) tapping screws.
(4) Reset the display unit on to the bracket and fix it using the two screws that were removed in step (1).
Figure 4.1 Fitting the display unit in the table mounting mode
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4.6.2 Flush mounting

(1) Cut a rectangle opening that measures 190 mm x 194 mm.
(2) Loosen two (2) fixing knobs that fasten the display unit onto the fixing bracket.
(3) Remove four (4) plastic screw covers, which are fitted on each corner of the display front face.
(4) Put the display on the opening and fix with four (4) tapping screws. In case you use M4 screws to
fix the display, select an appropriate screw length that best suits fixing the unit to the panel
thickness.
(5) Refit the coverings removed in step (3).
Figure 4.2 Flush mounting arrangement
Figure 4.3 Flush mounting arrangement
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4.6.3 Connections to CVS-833/833C

Connect the transducer cable, power cable and the data cable to each mating connector at the rear
panel. (Refer to the following figures for the connection details.)
J2: SER DATA

Navigator connection (6 pin)
J4: TRIDUCER/SPD.TEMP
Transducer with Water temperature &
speed sensor connection (8 pin)
J5: TD
Transducer connection (3 pin)
J3: EXT F/F
Other sounder connection (5 pin）
DC Power Supply (10.8 – 31.2 VDC)
Figure 4.4 Sounder connections
Display unit (Rear view) CW-153A/155 GPS Navigator

KGP
CW-155 DECCA Navigator
DR
CW-153A/155 Loran C Navigator
LR
CW-60/154A/376 GPS Navigator

KGP
CW-154A Junction CW-60 Decca Navigator
Box DR
JB-12
CW-60/154A
Loran C Navigator
LR
Figure 4.5 Connecting a navigator unit
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The pinouts of each connector are shown in the following figures, which is viewed from the top side.
J1
(10.8 – 31.2 VDC)
Pinout Signal name

1 2 1 DC Mains (+)
2 DC Mains (-)
J2
(SER DATA) Pinout Signal name Remarks
1 GND
1 5 2 SER OUT(SIG) Serial signal out (+OP)
3 SER OUT(RTN) Serial signal out (-OP)
6
2 4 4 SER IN(SIG) Serial signal in (+IP)
5 SER IN(RTN) Serial signal in (-IP)
3
6 NC
J3
(EXT F/F)
Pinout Signal name Remarks
1 5
1 EXT.TRIG Sync trigger input from external sounder
2 GND Ground
2 3 Zero TRIG OUT Zero trigger output
4
4 NC
3
5 NC
J4
(TRIDUCER
/SPD&TEMP)
1 SPD (Pulse) Speed pulse input
2 SPD (+B)) + DC supply for speed sensor
1 7 3 TD Transducer signal IN/OUT
4 SH Transducer signal (Shield)
2 8 6
5 TD Transducer signal IN/OUT
3 5 6 TEMP Temperature signal in
4 7 TEMP Temperature signal in
8 SPD (GND) Ground
J5
(TD)

1 3 1 TD1 Transducer signal IN/OUT
2 TD SH Transducer signal (Shield)
2 3 TD0 Transducer signal IN/OUT
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4.7 Check after installation

(Before turning the CVS-833/833C on, be sure to check the following items for proper device operation)
(1) Is the main supply properly rated for voltage and current?
(2) Is the connection between the display unit and sounder unit correct?
(3) Is the cable routing properly done?
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Contents
Page No.
5.1 Introduction ………….………………….………………… 5-1
5.2 Theory of fish finder operation …………………..……… 5-1

5.2.1 Screen presentation ……………………………….…….. 5-2
5.3 Operating panel layout …….……………………….….… 5-3

5.3.1 Operating controls and key switches …………….…….. 5-3
5.3.1.1 The functions of various key switches and controls ….. 5-3
5.4 Getting started …………………………….……………… 5-6
5.5 Selecting image mode …………………………………… 5-6

5.5.1 Default display ……………………………..……………… 5-7
5.5.1.1 DUAL FREQ (HF/LF)……………………..……….………. 5-7
5.5.1.2 NORMAL (HF/LF) ……………………………………..….. 5-7
5.5.1.3 NORMAL/BTM (HF/LF)……………………………..…….. 5-7
5.5.1.4 NORM/ZOOM (HF/LF) ………………………………… 5-8
5.5.1.5 MIX ……………………………………………………..….. 5-8
5.5.2 Image scroll directions ……………………..…………… 5-8
5.5.2.1 DUAL FREQ …………………………………………….… 5-8
5.5.2.2 NORMAL ………………………………………………….. 5-9
5.5.2.3 NORM/BTM (HF)……….………..……………………..… 5-9
5.5.2.4 NORM/ZOOM (HF) ………..…………………..……….. 5-9
5.5.2.5 NORM/ZOOM (LF) ……..…………………………………. 5-10
5.5.2.6 NORM/BTM (LF) ………………………….………………. 5-10
5.5.2.7 MIX ……………………………………………………..….. 5-10
5.5.3 Displaying Dual Frequency image ……………………… 5-11
5.5.4 Displaying Zoomed Sea bottom ………………………… 5-11
5.5.4.1 Displaying Bottom Lock (BTM) image ………………… 5-11
5.5.4.2 Displaying Bottom Discrimination (B.D.) image ……… 5-12
5.5.4.3 Displaying Bottom Zoom image …………………….….. 5-13
5.5.5 Displaying partially zoomed depth display …….………. 5-14
5.5.6 Displaying combined images ……………………………. 5-14
5.6 Registering the depth to the range numbers ………..… 5-14

5.6.1 Displaying Auto Range ………….………………………. 5-15
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5.7 Setting the receiver gain ……………………….………… 5-15
5.7.1 Setting AUTO GAIN function ……………………………. 5-16
5.8 Shifting the image ………………………………………… 5-16

5.8.1 Setting Fix Shift mode (Selecting depth range and Fix Shift
position) ………………………………………………..…… 5-16
5.8.2 Displaying Auto Shift image ……………………….…….. 5-17
5.9 Measuring the depth by VRM ……….…………….………5-17
5.10 Changing the image scroll speed …………….………… 5-18
5.11 Setting up the alarm ……………………..……………… 5-18
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Chapter 5 Basic Operation
5.1 Introduction
In this chapter, all necessary operating instructions are given from getting started to turning off the
system. The following panel layout illustration will give you an idea what sort of key switches and
controls are available as well as their brief functional descriptions.
5.2 Theory of fish finder operation

The color fish finder CVS-833/833C is composed of a display unit with a transmitter/receiver and a
transducer unit. Various transducer types are available according to the frequency, with or without
temperature and speed sensors, etc.
The transmitter/receiver section produces a driving pulse, which is sent to the transducer to transmit
ultrasonic sound energy to the ocean. The transmitted energy hits the school of fish or sea bottom and
bounces back following the same path to the transducer. The received signals are converted to
electrical signals and subject to signal processing to allow a color presentation on the Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD). When the ship moves from Point A to Point B, the ultrasonic sound energy scans past
the ocean as shown in Figure 5.2. Figure 5.3 shows a sectional view of the sea bottom. Figure 5.1
shows an example of the image presentation on the screen, where the latest echoes are supplied from
the furthest right side of the screen and move to the left.
Sea surface
Reflection from sea surface School of fish

NOTE: Darker part
shows the reflection is
stronger than others.
Sea bottom
Figure 5.1 Typical echo presentations on the screen
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Point B Point B
Sea surface
Point A Point A
Fish school Ultrasonic

Ultrasonic energy energy
Figure 5.2 Ultrasonic sound scans past the objects Figure 5.3 Profile of Sea bottom
5.2.1 Screen presentation

In addition to the sounder image, various data including own ship’s position, speed, temperature,
distance traveled and the sea bottom depth are shown on the screen. These data can be deleted, if
required.
Transmitting line
Reflections from the sea

surface
Echoes of a fish school
Echoes of the Sea bottom

Ship’s position
XX°XX. XXXX
XXX°XX. XXXX
Ship’s Bearing
XX.X°
Ship’s speed XX.Xkt
XX.X℃
Water temperature
XXXX
Depth
Figure 5.4 Typical sounder screen with data shown
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5.3 Operation panel layout

The operation panel layout is shown in the following figure.
Figure 5.5 Control panel layout
5.3.1 Operating controls and key switches

All necessary controls and functional settings can be done on the display control panel. Dedicated
rotary controls are provided for frequent sounder operations; these include Power ON/OFF, Depth
Range setting, Gain Control and Image Mode change, allowing quick and effective operations. Tactile
keypads are provided for additional settings and operations.
5.3.1.1 The functions of various key switches and controls
Power / Brilliance controls
Brilliance
Turns the power on and off and also controls screen
brilliance. The brilliance increases when the control is
turned clockwise and decreases when turned counter
POWER OFF
clockwise.
Image mode switch
(LF) MODE (HF)

NORM/ZOOM NORM/ZOOM Selects the image mode. For detail, refer to Para 5.5
NORM/BTM NORM/BTM “Selecting image mode”.
NORMAL NORMAL
DUAL FREQ MIX
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Depth range setting (Range) control

Selects the depth range in 8 steps. Each depth scale number
RANGE
4 5 has its own depth range registered.
3 6
2 7
NOTE: To change the depth range scale, select the sub
1 8 menu “2 DEPTH RANGE PRESET” in the initial menu
and register the depth and unit.
Default depth ranges are as follows:

CVS-833 CVS-833C
Depth range 1: 10 ft 10 ft
Selected depth range
Depth range 8: 600 ft 2000 ft XXXX
Setting auto range

Always displays the entire sounder image from the sea surface to the bottom. To select this mode:
(1) Select Auto Range in Menu 6.
(2) Press the AUTO key repeatedly until AUTO appears.
Gain controls
GAIN (LF) GAIN (HF) GAIN (HF):

4 5 4 5
6 6
3 7 3 7 Controls the high frequency receiver gain.
2 8 2 8 GAIN (LF):
1 9 1 9
0 10 0 10 Controls the low frequency receiver gain.
NOTE: To use the gain control, set Auto Gain to OFF.
SHIFT keys
Each press of both the + and – keys toggles the image
SHIFT shift ON and OFF. Pressing the + or – key sets the shift
position. Refer to Para 5.5 “Image shift ON/OFF and shift
ON/OFF __
+ position selection” for detail.
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VRM UP/DOWN keys

Displays Variable Range Marker as a green line,
VRM
allowing the operator to precisely measure the
depth of fish school and sea bottom. To use VRM:
(1) Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to display
VRM.
(2) To move VRM, press UP or DOWN arrow key.
Digital depth display will be shown in the left
bottom corner of the screen.
NOTE: In dual display mode, VRM moves one display to the other as long as either the UP or
DOWN arrow key is pressed.
Image scroll key / Left arrow key
IMAGE SPEED
This key selects the image scroll speed. This key also doubles as a
left arrow key, used in sub menus to select the items. To select the
scroll speed:
(1) Press the key to stop the sounder image.
(2) Press the key again to display the image scroll speed set up
screen.
(3) Press the VRM up arrow or down arrow key to set up the speed.
Default: 1/1
Scroll speed: (Slow) 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2 1/1 2/1 (Fast)
Alarm key / Right arrow key
Each press of this key toggles the alarm ON and OFF. This key
ALARM also doubles as a right arrow key, used in sub menus to select the
items.
To set up the alarm, refer to Para. 6.5 (Menu 2)
Default: OFF
Alarm setting: OFF or ON
Auto key
AUTO Turns ON and OFF the auto functions that include AUTO range,
AUTO shift and AUTO gain.
To set up the AUTO, refer to Para. 6.9 (Menu 6)
Default: OFF
AUTO setting: OFF or ON
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Menu key
MENU
Displays Initial Menu. Also, this key is used to exit a sub menu.
5.4 Getting started

Turn the POWER/BRILL control clockwise to turn on the equipment. Further turning the control
clockwise increases the image brilliance and counter clockwise decreases the brilliance. When turned
on, an initial display will appear on the screen, showing the frequencies in use, depth unit and the result
of self-tests.
Turning the power ON. Turning the power OFF.
CVS-833
BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS [KM-E05]
50kHz/200kHz
POWER OFF POWER OFF Depth unit: ft
SELF CHECK RAM CHECK
Initial display shown
5.5 Selecting image mode

Use the image mode switch to select the image (LF) MODE (HF)
mode. The following modes are available: NORM/ZOOM NORM/ZOOM
NORM/BTM NORM/BTM
NORMAL NORMAL
DUAL FREQ MIX
(1) DUAL FREQ: Dual frequency display in normal screen
(2) NORMAL: Normal single screen with High frequency or Low frequency display
(3) NORM/BTM: Split screen with Normal and Bottom Zoom display
(4) NORM/ZOOM: Split screen with Normal and Partially Zoomed display
(5) MIX: Mixed High and Low frequencies image and normal High frequency image
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5.5.1 Default display

The following figures illustrate the default displays, which are selected by the image mode switch. To
change the display, refer to Para 6.11.3 “Setting display mode”.
5.5.1.1 DUAL FREQ

Picture scrolls from right to left
Displays a dual frequency images in
normal mode, 50 KHz at the left side
L H 50kHz
and 200 KHz at the right side.
Normal Dual frequency

5.5.1.2 NORMAL (HF/LF)
A single screen of High Frequency (200 KHz) or Picture scrolls from right to left.
Low Frequency (50 KHz) image.
5.5.1.3 NORMAL/BTM (HF/LF)

Displays normal display (High or Low, selected by
the Image Mode switch) on the upper half and
bottom zoom display on the lower half side of the
screen.
Normal display
Bottom zoom display
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5.5.1.4 NORM/ZOOM (HF/LF)
Displays normal (High or Low, selected by the

Normal display
Image Mode switch) and partial zoom images. The
normal image is shown in the upper half and the
partial zoom in the lower half part of the screen.
Partial zoom display
5.5.1.5 MIX
Displays normal (High frequency) and mixed image
with High and Low frequencies. The normal image is
shown on the right and the mixed image on the left
side of the screen.
The fish echoes only appear in high
frequency are displayed in their original
color.
The fish images shown in red in both

high and low frequencies are displayed in
red.
In the mixed mode picture, the high and low

frequency images appear in the same
position are mixed and displayed in a
mixed color. Mixed image High frequency
(Comparison) images
5.5.2 Image scroll directions

The following figures show all available displays in each mode. Arrow marks show the image scroll
direction. The item with an asterisk indicates default picture mode.
5.5.2.1 DUAL FREQ

In dual frequency mode, the screen is vertically split and image scroll direction can be changed as
follows:
* HIGH | LOW: Vertically split, one way scroll.
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
<HIGH | LOW>: Vertically split, center scroll

LOW
LOW | HIGH: Vertically split, one way scroll.

<LOW | HIGH>: Vertically split, center scroll
HIGH｜LOW <HIGH | LOW>
HIGH: High frequency Normal image

HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
LOW: Low frequency Normal image
LOW | HIGH <LOW | HIGH>

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5.5.2.2 NORMAL (HF/LF)

NORMAL (HF): A single High frequency image
NORMAL (LF): A single Low frequency image
HIGH
LOW
High freq normal Low freq normal
5.5.2.3 NORM/BTM (HF)
HIGH
ZOOM
HIGH
NORM / ZOOM: Horizontally split, one way scroll
ZOOM | NORM: Vertically split, one way scroll ZOOM
ZOOM / NORM: Horizontally split, one way scroll

NORM / ZOOM ZOOM | NORM
NORM | ZOOM: Vertically split, one way scroll
ZOOM
ZOOM
NORM: High frequency Normal Image.
HIGH
ZOOM: Sea bottom fixed zoomed or HIGH
Sea bottom sediment zoom.

ZOOM / NORM NORM | ZOOM
ZOOM
Open Menu7 and select the BTM Zoom image.

Bottom Zoom
The Bottom Zoom image is shown in a single display.
HIGH
ZOOM
5.5.2.4 NORM/ZOOM (HF)

HIGH
NORM / ZOOM: Horizontally split, one way scroll ZOOM

ZOOM | NORM: Vertically split, one way scroll
ZOOM / NORM: Horizontally split, one way scroll NORM / ZOOM ZOOM | NORM
ZOOM
ZOOM
HIGH
HIGH
NORM: High frequency Normal image

ZOOM: Partial zoom image
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5.5.2.5 NORM/ZOOM (LF)

LOW
ZOOM
LOW
ZOOM | NORM: Vertically split, one way scroll ZOOM
ZOOM / NORM: Horizontally split, one way scroll

NORM / ZOOM ZOOM | NORM
NORM: Low freq Normal image ZOOM
ZOOM
LOW
ZOOM: Partial zoom image
LOW
5.5.2.6 NORM/BTM (LF) LOW
ZOOM
LOW
ZOOM
ZOOM | NORM: Vertically split, one way scroll
ZOOM / NORM: Horizontally split, one way scroll NORM / ZOOM ZOOM | NORM
ZOOM
ZOOM
NORM: Low frequency Normal image
ZOOM: Bottom Lock image or LOW LOW
Bottom Sediment Zoom image

ZOOM
Open Menu7 and select the BTM Zoom image.

Bottom Zoom
The Bottom Zoom image is shown in a single display.
5.5.2.7 MIX
HIGH
HIGH
MIX | H: Vertically split, one way scroll

MIX
MIX
<MIX | H>: Vertically split, center scroll

H | MIX: Vertically split, one way scroll
MIX | H <MIX | H>
<H | MIX>: Vertically split, center scroll
MIX | L: Vertically split, one way scroll
<MIX | L>: Vertically split, center scroll
HIGH
HIGH
MIX
MIX
L | MIX: Vertically split, one way scroll

<L | MIX>: Vertically split, center scroll
H | MIX <H | MIX>
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H: High freq Normal image

L: Low frequency Normal image
MIX: Compared Mix image or
LOW
LOW
MIX
MIX
Subtract Mix image
MIX | L <MIX | L>
LOW
LOW
MIX
MIX
L | MIX <L | MIX>
5.5.3 Displaying Dual Frequency image
The CVS-833/833C sounder has a dual frequency image screen function. The screen is split to give
high frequency image on the right and low frequency image on the left. Before you display the dual
screen, you need to register an image mode. To register:
1. Open the INITIAL menu and select “3 Image mode registration”. For setting detail, refer to Para
6.11.3 “Image mode selection”.
2. Turn the MODE selection switch to select the DUAL FREQ mode. Dual screen display will be
shown.
Low frequency image

High frequency image
Vertical split
Figure 5.6 Dual Frequency image display
5.5.4 Displaying Zoomed Sea Bottom

The bottom-zoomed screens are available in three kinds: Sea Bottom-Fixed Zoom, Sea
Bottom-Sediment Zoom and Bottom Lock Zoom.
5.5.4.1 Displaying Bottom Lock (BTM) image

When you select the NORMAL/ZOOM mode, the sea bottom is always shown flat with a normal display
shown above. This allows easy finding of the fish school near the sea bottom, while observing the
entire sounder image. To set this mode:
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1. Open Sub Menu 1 and select “Zoom range” (Para. 6.4.1) to set up a zooming range.
2. Open Sub Menu 7 and select “BTM Zoom”. Refer to Para 6.10.1 “BTM Zoom”. The color of the
letter BTM will turn to yellow. The letters BTM turns to yellow
BTM Zoom BTM BD BZ
3. In the INITIAL MENU, select “3. Image Mode Registration” and select the image mode, “Vertical
split” or “Horizontal sprit”. Refer to Para. 6.11.3 “Resetting the image mode selection”.
4. Turn the MODE selection switch to NORM/BTM of either Low or High frequency.
The Bottom Lock display range is displayed by Normal image

an orange colored bar.
Bottom zoom range
Horizontal split screen Vertical split screen

Bottom lock image
Figure 5.7 Bottom Lock (BTM) image display
5.5.4.2 Displaying Bottom Discrimination (B.D.) image

Similar to the NORMAL/ZOOM mode, the sea bottom is always shown flat with normal image (shown in
the upper half of the screen). This allows easy viewing of fish schools near the sea bottom. This feature
also allows analysis of the sea bottom, in addition to the type of fish school. Refer to the following figure
for detail. To use this mode:
letter BD will turn to yellow. The letters BD turns to yellow
BTM Zoom BTM BD BZ
3. In the INITIAL MENU, select “3. Image Mode Registration” and select the image mode, “Vertical
split” or “Horizontal sprit”. Refer to Para. 6.11.3 “Resetting the image mode selection”.
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Zoomed depth range is displayed by an orange color bar. Normal image
Discrimination
Normal range
Horizontal split screen Vertical split screen
Bottom Discrimination image
Figure 5.8 Bottom Discrimination (B.D.) image display
5.5.4.3 Displaying Bottom Zoom (BZ) image

This feature allows viewing at a zoomed depth range with the sea bottom fixed at the bottom of the
screen. Using the bottom line as reference, this function zooms up the areas above the bottom. This
function indicates height from the bottom in solid scale lines while the bottom depth is indicated by the
original depth scale, so you can closely observe schools of fish near the bottom. To use this function:
letters BZ will turns to yellow.
The letters BZ turns to yellow
BTM Zoom BTM BD BZ
Zoomed depth range

Depth markers
Figure 5.9 Bottom Zoom (BZ) image display
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NOTE: The normal image is not available in this mode.
5.5.5 Displaying partially zoomed depth display

This mode allows showing a partially zoomed display, referenced to a specified depth from which the
zooming range starts.
1. Set up a zooming range in Sub Menu 1. Refer to Para. 6.4.1 “Zooming range” for detail.
2. Set up a reference point from which the zooming range starts. To do so, open Sub Menu 1
“Zooming starting depth” and specify the depth.
3. Turn the MODE switch to NORM/ZOOM either in HIGH or LOW frequency.
Zoomed depth range is displayed in an orange bar.
Zoom start position
Zoom range
Vertical split Horizontal split

Horizontal split Vertical split
Figure 5.10 Partially zoomed depth display
5.5.6 Displaying mix images

Reflection from a school of fish is sensitive to the ultrasonic frequency i.e. the higher the frequency, the
stronger the reflection, and vice versa. Utilizing this characteristic, detection of small fish like
anchovy/sardines can be made possible by combining and processing signals of high and low
frequencies reflected from the same object. The MIXED image can be selected from COMPARISON or
SUBTRACTION. To use this function;
1. Select COMPARISON or SUBTRACTION from Sub Menu 4. (Refer to Para 6.7.5 for detail)
2. Set the MODE control to MIX.
5.6 Registering the depth to the range numbers

If you need to change the default depth range as assigned to range scale number (1 to 8), use the
following procedure:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to select Initial Menu 2 DEPTH RANGE PRESET.
3. Press the RIGHT arrow key to select Sub Menu 2 DEPTH RANGE PRESET.
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4. Press the UP or DOWN key to select the range number.

5. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to select a desired range scale out of the table.
6. Repeat the procedure from step 4 for further range settings.
7. When finished with the settings, press the MENU key. The screen returns to the Initial Menu display
and a further press of the MENU key displays the normal screen as shown in the figure below.
RANGE
4 5
3 6
2 7
1 8
Selected depth range is shown here

XXXX
Figure 5.11 Depth range display on the screen
5.6.1 Displaying Auto Range

This function provides the entire sounder screen display from the sea bottom to the sea surface, even if
the sea bottom depth changes. To use this function:
1. Press the AUTO key repeatedly until the letters AUTO appears.
Range
Figure 5.12 Auto Range function

5.7 Setting the receiver gain
Turn the HIGH or LOW frequency gain control to make the sea bottom display turn red. This setting
gives good fish detection capability.
GAIN (LF) GAIN (HF)
4 5 6 4 5 6
3 7 3 7
2 8 2 8
1 9 1 9
0 10 0 10
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5.7.1 Setting AUTO GAIN function

Using this function the receiver gain is automatically controlled to an appropriate level even if the sea
bottom depth changes, eliminating the need of manual gain control. To use this function:
1. Press the AUTO key repeatedly until the word “AUTO” appears on the screen.
5.8 Shifting the image

NORMAL image mode has two shift modes, Fixed Shift and Auto Shift.
5.8.1 Setting Fix Shift mode (Selecting depth range and Fix Shift position)
In this mode, sounding range can be determined by setting an upper depth line and the depth range.
The image starts from the upper depth line. To use this function:
1. Register the depth range. Refer to 6.11.2 “Registering depth range” for detail.
2. Select the depth range by the RANGE switch.
3. Press the + and – key at the same time to set up shift positioning status.
4. Press the + or – key to set the upper depth value.
Upper depth level
Depth range
Figure 5.13 Setting Upper depth and depth range
The selected range is

shown here The upper depth
level is shown
here
When depth rang is When upper depth

selected level is selected
Figure 5.14 Fix Shift mode display
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5.8.2 Displaying Auto Shift image

In this mode, the sea bottom is always shown at the bottom of the screen. To select this mode:
1. Open Sub Menu 6 and select SHIFT. The color of the letters SHIFT turns to yellow. Refer to Para
6.9.1 for detail.
2. Press the + and – key at the same time to display AUTO SHIFT on the screen.
NOTE: When AUTO RANGE is selected, you

cannot switch to AUTO SHIFT mode. To use
The AUTO AUTO SHIFT, press the MENU key to turn off
SHIFT sign is
shown here the AUTO RANGE function before activating
the AUTO SHIFT image.
The AUTO SHIFT image
Figure 5.15 Auto Shift image display
5.9 Measuring the depth by VRM

Using VRM, you can measure accurate depth of objects under water. To use this function:
1. Press the UP and DOWN keys at the same time to show VRM on the screen. The VRM will be
displayed in a green line and the depth display in the left side of the screen.
VRM (Green)
Depth display is shown

here
VRM display
Figure 5.16 VRM display on the screen
NOTE: When VRM is shown within normal display, its depth indication refers to the starting
depth of partial zoom display.
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5.10 Changing image scroll speed

Scroll speed is correlated with the number of transmission. To change the speed:
1. Press the IMAGE SPEED key to show the speed selecting menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN key to select the speed. The image speed display changes as follows: 1/32,
1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1/1, 2/1
NOTE: Meaning of the scroll speed indication is as follows:
1/32: Sounder display is drawn every 32 transmissions.
1/16: Sounder display is drawn every 16 transmissions
1/8: Sounder display is drawn every 8 transmissions
….
2/1: Sounder display is drawn twice every transmission
2/1 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32
5.11 Setting up the alarm

This function is used to detect the sea bottom or a school of fish that touches or enter a preset alarm
bar. To use this function:
1. Open Sub Menu 2 and set up Alarm Range. Refer to Para. 6.5.1 for setting detail.
2. Press the ALARM key to activate the alarm function.
3. Press the VRM UP or DOWN key to select Upper Alarm Depth.
As a result of this setting, an audio depth alarm sounds when the sea bottom or a school of fish enters
the alarm area. Take the following notes in setting each alarm function.
Upper Alarm Depth

Alarm area
School of fish
Alarm Range
Sea bottom
Figure 5.17 Alarm range display
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When used as a Bottom Alarm:

An audio alarm sounds when the sea bottom touches or falls within the alarm bar. The following points
should be considered:
(1) The minimum alarm length is 3 % of the depth range in use.
(2) Alarm bar length should be determined according to the profile of the sea bottom.
When used as a Fish Alarm:

An audio alarm sounds when a school of fish enters the alarm bar. The alarming condition is
determined according to the length and color of a school of fish. The following points should be
considered:
(1) The length of the alarm bar should be decided according to the thickness of a school of fish.
(2) The color that activates the alarm should be decided according to a predominant color of a school
of fish.
CAUTION: The audio alarm will automatically stop in the following conditions:
1. When an object leaves the alarm.
2. When the alarm bar is removed from the display.
3. When the alarm bar disappears due to the alarm depth range changing.
4. When the upper depth is set to the same depth as the lower depth of the alarm bar.
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Chapter 6
Using the Menu
Contents
Page No.
6.1 Available menus ………………………………………………… 6-1
6.1.1 Opening Main Menu ……………………………………………. 6-1
6.1.2 Opening Initial Menu …………………………………………… 6-1
6.2 How to use the Menu ……..………..…………………………… 6-1

6.2.1 Selecting the Main Menu item …………………………………. 6-1
6.2.2 Selecting Initial Menu …………………………………………… 6-2
6.3 Exiting from the Menu …………………………..……………… 6-2

6.3.1 Exiting from Main Menu ……………………………………….. 6-2
6.3.2 Exiting from Initial Menu ………………………………………. 6-2
6.4 MENU1 …………………………………………………………… 6-2

6.4.1 Zoom Range ……………………………………………………… 6-2
6.4.2 Zoom Start ……………………………………………………….. 6-3
6.4.3 Intrf Rejection (Interference Rejection) ………………………… 6-3
6.4.4 Noise Rejection ………………………………………………….. 6-3
6.4.5 Background Color ……………………………………………… 6-4
6.5 MENU2 …………………………………………………………… 6-4

6.5.1 Alarm Range ……………………………………………………. 6-4
6.5.2 Alarm Level ……………………………………………………… 6-5
6.5.3 Alarm Length ……………………………………………………. 6-5
6.5.4 U Temp Alarm (Upper Temperature Alarm) ………………….. 6-5
6.5.5 L Temp Alarm (Lower Temperature Alarm) …….…………….. 6-5
6.6 MENU3 (STC adjustment) …………………………………… 6-5

6.6.1 Adjusting STC amplitude ………………………………………. 6-6
6.6.2 Adjusting STC depth ……………………………………………. 6-6
6.7 MENU4 ……………………………………………………………. 6-7

6.7.1 Output (Adjusting output power) ……………………………….. 6-7
6.7.2 Bottom Start (Specifying a depth for Bottom Detection) ……… 6-8
6.7.3 Draft (Matching to the boat’s draft) …………………………….. 6-8
6.7.4 Panel Illum (Adjusting the panel illumination) ………….. ……. 6-8
6.7.5 Mix Type (Specifying image-mixing mode) ………………..…. 6-8
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6.8 MENU5 ……………..……………………………………..…..… 6-9
6.8.1 Speed Corr (Correcting a display boat speed) …………..…. 6-10
6.8.2 Temp Corr (Correcting a displayed water temperatrure) ….. 6-10
6.8.3 Temp Graph (Turning on or off the water temp. graph) ….…. 6-10
6.8.4 PRR (Pulse Repetition Rate) ……………………….………… 6-10
6.9 MENU6 …………………………………..……………………… 6-11

6.9.1 Auto Sel (Switching to Auto Range or Auto Shift) ……..…… 6-11
6.9.2 Gain Sel (Turning on or off Auto Gain function) ……………… 6-11
6.9.3 Auto Gain Adj (H) / Auto Gain Adj (L)
(Setting the bottom color in auto mode) …..………..……….. 6-11
6.10 MENU7 ……………………………………….….……………… 6-12

6.10.1 BTM Zoom (Selecting the Bottom Zoom image) ….……….. 6-12
6.10.2 A Scope (Showing A-Scope) …….….….….….….….….….…. 6-12
6.10.3 Color Rejection (Changing the image color ) ………………… 6-13
6.10.4 White Line (Displaying the white line on the bottom surface)
………………………………………………………………….... 6-13
6.10.5 Pulse Width (Changing the output pulse width) …..……….. 6-13
6.11 Initial Menu ………………………………….………………….. 6-14

6.11.1 DEPTH UNIT SELECT ……………….…………………….…. 6-14
6.11.2 DEPTH RANGE PRESET ……………….……………….…… 6-15
6.11.3 IMAGE MODE SETTING …………………….……….…….. 6-15
6.11.3.1 NORM/BOTTOM (Selecting split screen type) ………....…… 6-16
6.11.3.2 DUAL FREQ (Selecting image feed type in Dual Frequency mode)
….………………………………………………………………… 6-16
6.11.3.3 MIX (Selecting image feed type in Image Mix) ……………… 6-16
6.11.4 DISPLAY SETTING
(Turning on or off various marks and video processing) …... 6-17
6.11.5 NAV DISPLAY SETTING …………………………..…………. 6-18
6.11.6 LANGUAGE ………………………………..…………………… 6-19
6.11.7 OTHER SETTING 1 ………………………………………..….. 6-19
6.11.7.1 Synchro Type (Selecting Int or Ext Sync trigger) …………… 6-19
6.11.7.2 Temp Data (Selecting temperature data source) ……..……. 6-20
6.11.7.3 Speed data (Selecting speed data source) ………………….. 6-20
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6.11.7.5 Gain Type (Selecting the gain control law) ……..…………. 6-20
6.11.8 OTHER SETTING 2 ………………………………..………… 6-21
6.11.8.1 Sonic Corr (Correcting depth indication) ………….……….. 6-21
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6.11.8.2 Color Char (Selecting color gradation law) ……….….……. 6-21

6.11.8.3 Color Tone (Selecting color tone law) ……………….…….. 6-21
6.11.9 EXIT (Exiting from Initial Menu) …………………………….. 6-22
6.11.9.1 EXIT with current setting ………………………….…….…… 6-22
6.11.9.2 EXIT with SIMULATOR MODE ……………………….……. 6-22
6.11.9.3 EXIT with INITIALIZE …………………………………….….. 6-22
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Chapter 6 Using the Menu

6.1 Available menus
The Main Menu and Initial Menu are provided in the CVS-833/833C series of sounders. The Main
Menu contains frequently used settings such as changing display mode, image processing method, etc.
The Initial Menu is used to set up technical items in such a case when the equipment is installed or
relocated.
6.1.1 Opening Main Menu .

MENU
Press the MENU key to display Main Menu.
6.1.2 Opening Initial Menu

MENU Press and hold the MENU key and turn the power switch on.
NOTE: To open Initial Menu, turn the equipment off and then turn on
again.
6.2 How to use the Menu

6.2.1 Selecting the Main Menu item
The following common key sequence can be used for all menu selections.
Press the UP or DOWN arrow Press the UP or DOWN arrow Press the or key to select
key to select a Main Menu. key to select a Sub Menu. a sub menu parameter.
Selectable sub menu items Selectable sub menu parameters
MENU 1 Zoom Range 2.5

MENU 2 Zoom Start 0
Selected Main Intrf Rejection OFF 1 2
MENU 3
Menu Noise Rejection 0
MENU 4 Background Color 1234
MENU 5 Return
MENU 6 ：Menu No. Select
MENU 7 : Mod
MENU : Exit
Figure 6.1 Main Menu display
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6.2.2 Selecting Initial Menu

Operating procedure of the Initial Menu is the same as Main Menu.
6.3 Exiting from the Menu

6.3.1 Exiting from Main Menu
MENU
Press the MAIN menu key repeatedly until the menu display
disappears.
6.3.2 Exiting from Initial Menu

Open Initial Menu and select “9. EXIT”. For detail, refer to Para. 6.11.9 “Exiting Initial Menu”.
6.4 MENU 1
Using MENU 1, the following functions can be used:
1. Selecting a zooming range for the bottom lock image, bottom discrimination image, bottom zoom
image and zoom image
2. Setting a zooming start position for the zoom range
3. Selecting the intensity of interference rejection
4. Selecting the intensity of noise rejection
5. Selecting the background color
6.4.1 Zoom Range

Using this sub menu, you can select a zooming range of the following image modes; Bottom Lock
image, Bottom Discrimination image and Zoom image. To select:
1. Move the cursor to the left using the RIGHT arrow key and select Zoom Range using the UP or
DOWN key.
2. Move the cursor to the left or right using the LEFT or RIGHT key to select your desired zoom range.
3. Initial and selectable zoom ranges are as follows:
MENU 1 Zoom Range 2.5

Initial setting: 10ft、2.5 m/J.fm/fm/l.fm
MENU 2 Zoom Start 0
Selective range： Intrf Rejection OFF 1 2
MENU 3
10､20､40､80､160､320ft Noise Rejection 0
MENU 4
2.5,5,10,20,40,80 m/J.fm/fm/l.fm Background Color 1 2 3 4
MENU 5 Return
MENU 6 : MENU No. Select
: Mod
MENU 7
MENU : Exit
Figure 6.2 Setting up Zoom Range in Menu 1
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6.4.2 Zoom Start

Using this sub menu, you can select the zoom starting depth of a zoomed image. To select:
1. Move the cursor to the right using the RIGHT arrow key and select Zoom Start depth using the UP
or DOWN key.
2. Move the cursor to the left or right using the LEFT or RIGHT key to select your desired zoom depth.
The initial setting and selectable depths are as follows:
Initial setting: 0 ft / m / J.fm / fm / l.fm
Selective depth：
CVS-833: 0∼2000ft or 0∼ 600 m / J.fm / fm / l.fm
CVS-833C: 0∼4000ft or 0∼1200 m / J.fm / fm / l.fm
6.4.3 Intrf Rejection (Interference Rejection)

When other fishing vessel is working near your ship, your sounder image may be covered with noise
like image. This is caused by interference from other sounder units that operate on the same frequency
and rate of transmission. To reduce such an interference:
1. Move the cursor to the right using the RIGHT arrow and select
Noise Rejection using the UP or DOWN key.
2. Move the cursor to the left or right using the LEFT or RIGHT key
to select your desired intensity.
The initial setting and selectable intensity of rejection are as follows:
Initial setting: OFF

Selective intensity: OFF､1､2 Interference from
other ship
School of fish
6.4.4 Noise Rejection

This sub menu is used to reject low level boat noise. OFF
To set:
1. Move the cursor to the right using the RIGHT arrow and select
Noise Rejection using the UP or DOWN key.
2. Move the cursor to the left or right using the LEFT or RIGHT key
to select your desired zoom depth.
The initial setting and selectable rejection intensity are as follows:
Initial setting: 0
Settable range: 0 - 9
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6.4.5 Background Color

The background color can be changed in 4 steps according to the lighting condition. To set:
1. Move the cursor to the right using the RIGHT arrow key and select Background Color using the UP
or DOWN key.
2. Move the cursor to the left or right using the LEFT or RIGHT key to select your desired color.
The initial setting and selectable colors are as follows:
Initial setting: 1
Selective colors: 4 steps
1: Blue 2: Dark Blue 3: Black 4: White
6.5 MENU 2
Using MENU 2, the following functions can be used: MENU 1 Alarm Range 5
1. Setting the alarm range for Fish Alarm or Bottom MENU 2 Alarm Level
MENU 3 Alarm Length S M L
Alarm.
MENU 4 U Temp Alarm 16.0 ℃
2. Setting the color by which the alarm is activated. MENU 5 L Temp Alarm 15.0 ℃
3. Setting the length of an echo signal by which the MENU 6 Return
fish alarm is activated. MENU 7 : Menu No. Select

: Mod
4. Selecting the upper limit temperature by which
MENU : Exit
the temperature alarm will be activated.
5. Selecting the lower limit temperature by which Figure 6.3 Menu 2 display
the temperature alarm will be activated.
Refer to Para. 6.2.1 for setting detail.
6.5.1 Alarm Range

This function sets up the alarm range, which is shown in an orange bar on the right side of the screen.
When the sea bottom or a school of fish touches the bar, an audio alarm will be activated. To set the
alarm range:
1. Press the ALARM key to activate the alarm function.
2. Press the VRM UP or DOWN arrow key to set up the upper limit of the alarm range.
3. In the Sub Menu 2, move the cursor to the right with the RIGHT arrow key and select “Alarm range”
using the UP or DOWN key.
4. Use the LEFT or RIGHT key to select the alarm range value, which starts from the upper limit
depth.
Initial setting: 5 ft / m / J.fm / fm / I.fm
Selective range:
CVS-833: 0 –2000 ft or 0 – 600 m / J.fm / fm / I.fm
CVS-833C: 0 – 4000 ft or 0 –1200 m / J.fm / fm / I.fm
NOTE: To select the depth unit, refer to Para. 6.11.1 “DEPTH UNIT SELECT”.
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6.5.2 Alarm Level

Using this function you can select the image color that activates the alarm.
CAUTION: A weaker color than that specified does not activate the alarm
Initial setting: Red

Selective colors: 14 colors
6.5.3 Alarm Length

This sub menu determines a vertical length of sounder image that activates the alarm.
Initial setting: Short
Selectable video length: 3 steps (Short, Medium and Long)
Short: 2 dots and more
Medium: 6 dots and more
Long: 10 dots and more
6.5.4 U Temp Alarm (Upper Temperature Alarm)

Temperature alarm: When temperature information from the KODEN temperature sensor (ST-80, 90 or
ST-100) or external temperature sensor falls within a preset temperature range, the audio alarm will be
activated.
The U Temp Alarm function sets up the upper limit of the temperature alarm range.
Initial setting: 0.0 oC / oF
Selective range: 0.0 – 99.9 oC / oF in 0.1 oC / oF
6.5.5 L Temp Alarm (Lower Temperature Alarm)

The L Temp Alarm function sets up the lower limit of the temperature alarm range.
Initial setting: 0.0 oC / oF MENU 1 STC Depth (H) 0
o o o o
Selective range: 0.0 – 99.9 C / F in 0.1 C / F step MENU 2 STC Amp (H) 0
MENU 3 STC Depth (L) 0
STC Amp (L) 0
6.6 MENU 3 (STC adjustment) MENU 4
Using MENU 3, the following items can be adjusted. MENU 5 Return
1. STC Depth for High Frequency picture. MENU 6 : MENU No. Select
2. STC Amplitude for High Frequency picture. MENU 7 : Mod
MENU : Exit
3. STC Depth for Low Frequency picture.
4. STC Amplitude for Low Frequency picture.
Figure 6.4 Menu 3 display
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Initial setting: 0
Control range: 0 - 20
STC is an abbreviation of Sensitivity Time Control, which is used to reduce weak echoes such as
plankton, floating marine plants, etc. near the sea surface in order to view a school of fish in good clarity.
The rate of sensitivity reduction is in log law, which can be adjusted in depth and in amplitude. Relation
between the STC law and resultant image display is shown in Figure 6.5 and 6.6.
6.6.1 Adjusting STC amplitude

In this mode, you are reducing receiver sensitivity in time proportional law with STC depth fixed. This
mode is useful in shallow water fishing to gain a better view of a school of fish near the sea surface.
STC Amplitude
0
Max
A B C
STC
Depth
Max
Figure 6.5 Adjusting the STC amplitude A B C
Operational notes for STC amplitude adjustment

(1) STC law A: STC is not enough, causing noise and unwanted residual weak echoes near the sea
surface are still shown.
(2) STC law B: STC is appropriate, causing unwanted echoes are perfectly reduced while schools of
fish are shown without degradation.
(3) STC law C: STC is too much, causing the echoes of fish school are reduced too much.
6.6.2 Adjusting STC depth

In this mode, you are reducing receiver sensitivity to depth in time proportional law with STC amplitude
fixed. This mode is useful in deep sea fishing to locate school of fish and the species.
STC Amplitude
0 Max
A B C
STC
Depth
Figure 6.6 Adjusting the STC depth

Max
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Operational notes for STC amplitude adjustment

(1) STC law A: STC is not enough, causing noise and unwanted residual weak echoes in shallow
and mid depth zone to be shown.
(2) STC law B: STC is appropriate, causing unwanted echoes to be perfectly reduced while schools
of fish are shown without degradation.
(3) STC law C: STC is too much, causing the echoes from fish school to be reduced too much.
6.7 MENU 4
MENU 1 Output 10
Using MENU 4, the following functions can be
MENU 2 Bottom Start 1
used:
MENU 3 Draft 00.0
1. Changing transmission output (High / Low MENU 4 Panel Illum 1/3
frequency) MENU 5 Mix Type CMP SUB
2. Setting a depth for bottom detection. MENU 6 Return
MENU 7 : MENU No. Select
3. Matching to the ship’s draft
: Mod
4. Adjusting the operation panel illumination
MENU : Exit
5. Changing the composite image processing
h d Figure 6.7 Menu 4 display
6.7.1 Output (Adjusting output power)
This function allows reducing acoustic power for the following applications:
z To decrease noise and interference from other boat’s sounders, reduce the power. This is
effective in minimizing the interference.
z To better display school of fish near the bottom, reduce the power. This allows reducing signal
return from the bottom, thereby the fish echoes can be better discriminated.
Initial setting: 10
Setting range: 1 (weak) to 10 (strong)
Fish image
Bottom and fish echoes are reduced

in sensitivity, thus both images are
easy to discriminate.
Figure 6.8 The effect by reducing power
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6.7.2 Bottom Start (Specifying a depth for Bottom Detection)

This function avoids mistaken bottom detection from large school of fish by setting the inhibit depth for
bottom detection.
Initial setting: 1ft / m / J.fm / fm / l.fm
Setting range: 1∼400 ft or 1∼100m / J.fm / fm / l.fm
6.7.3 Draft (Matching to the boat’s draft)

This function is used for matching the depth of the emission line to the draft of your boat.
Initial setting: 0.0 ft / m / J.fm / fm / l.fm
Setting range: 0.0∼25.5 ft or 0.0∼10.0 m / J.fm / fm / l.fm
6.7.4 Panel Illum (Adjusting the operation panel illumination)

This function allows adjusting illumination of the operation panel when required.
Initial setting: 1/3
Setting range: 1/3 (darkest) - 3/3 (brightest), 3 steps
6.7.5 Mix Type (Selecting image-mixing mode)

Initial setting: Compare
Selectable mode: Compare and Subtraction
The image-mixing mode is an image processing function that enables weak fish like young sardines to
be better defined by comparing or subtracting the images from both the HIGH and LOW frequencies.
When echoes are detected by the HIGH frequency component, the sounder displays these echoes in a
preselected color to indicate small fish targets. This method utilizes the characteristic of ultrasonic wave
that small and weak fish echoes are sensitive to high frequency waves but are weak with a low
frequency waves. The MIX feature has two modes COMPARISON and SUBTRACTION.
COMPARISON mode:
This mode displays the result of the comparison between HIGH and LOW frequency echoes. If those
echoes are overlapped at the same depth, the resultant colors are displayed in mixed colors. However,
if the HIGH frequency echo is painted red (strongest color), the mixed color will also be red to show the
echoes are from small fish. If the mixed fish school is partly displayed with mixed colors among red
color, it suggests the possibility of a larger fish school among the small fish school.
SUBTRACTION mode:
This mode displays the resultant image by subtracting the HIGH frequency echoes from those of LOW
frequency. Using this method, you can discern a fish school by size. For instance, if the resultant
echoes are displayed in similar colors as the HIGH frequency echoes, this result suggests the majority
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of the fish species is sensitive to the HIGH frequency transmission, i.e. the detected fish school could
be small fish like young sardine. If the resultant echoes are shown in different colors from the HIGH
frequency transmission, it indicates the fish school is sensitive to LOW frequency, therefore a larger
size of fish species.
Image detectable only
by high frequency
LOW freq image HIGH freq image
Image detectable by high frequency is displayed as it is.
Red image is displayed as it
In the COMP (comparison)

mode, an image detectable by
both HIGH and LOW frequencies
is displayed in a composite color.
In the SUB (subcontract) mode,

an image is indicated on a
lower color level by
subcontracting the low
Mixed Image frequency level from the high Mixed Image HIGH freq.
HIGH freq.
one.
(CMP) Image (SUB) Image
Figure 6.9 Mixed image display
6.8 MENU 5
MENU 5 includes the following functions. MENU 1 Speed Corr 0%
1. Correcting a displayed boat speed. MENU 2 Temp Corr 0.0℃
MENU 3 Temp Graph OFF ON
2. Correcting a displayed water temperature.
MENU 4 PRR 1
3. Turning on or off display of the water
MENU 5
temperature Graph. MENU 6 Return
4. Changing the number of transmission in order MENU 7 : MENU No. Select
to reduce images from other sounder, which is
: Mod
MENU : Exit
synchronized with your sounder.
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6.8.1 Speed Corr (Correcting a displayed boat speed)

This function allows you to correct the displayed speed data supplied from the KODEN
speed/temperature sensor ST-80/90/100.
Initial setting: 0.0 %
Setting range: -50 to +50 %
6.8.2 Temp Corr (Correcting a displayed water temperature)

This function allows you to correct the displayed temperature data supplied from the KODEN
speed/temperature sensor ST-80/90/100.
Initial setting: 0.0 oC / oF
Setting range: -9.9 to +9.9oC / oF
6.8.3 Temp Graph (Turning on or off the water temperature graph)

Using the water temperature data supplied from the ST-80/90/100 speed/temperature sensor, a water
temperature graph can be displayed.
Water temperature graph is shown here
Available settings: OFF and ON
Normal display Vertical split Horizontal split
Figure 6.11 Temp graph display position
6.8.4 PRR (Pulse Repetition Rate)

This function allows you to reduce false echoes caused by other sounder’s transmission by changing
own sounder’s transmitter pulse transmission rate or PRR.
Initial setting: 1
Setting range: 1 (fast) to 10 (slow)
False echoes caused by

other sounder’s transmission
School of fish
A bottom image caused by own

sounder’s transmission
Figure 6.12 Changing PRR from 1 to 10
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6.9 MENU 6
MENU 6 is used for the following settings. MENU 1 Auto Sel OFF RANGE SHIFT
1. Switching to Auto Range (RANGE) or MENU 2 Gain Sel MANU AUTO
MENU 3 Auto Gain Adj (H) 0
Auto Shift (SHIFT). MENU 4 Auto Gain Adj (L) 0
2. Turning on or off Auto Gain function. MENU 5
MENU 6 Return
3. Setting the bottom color in auto mode for
MENU 7
High frequency. : MENU No. Select
4. Setting the bottom color in auto mode for : Mod

MENU : Exit
Low frequency.
6.9.1 Auto Sel (Switching to Auto Range or Auto Shift)

This sub menu allows you to select auto range, auto shift or auto off mode.
Available settings: OFF, RANGE and SHIFT
6.9.2 Gain Sel (Turning on or off the Auto Gain function)

This sub menu selects the Auto Gain function on or off. By selecting AUTO GAIN, receiver gain is
automatically controlled according to the sea bottom depth.
Initial setting: MANU
Available setting: MANU (Manual) or AUTO
When Auto Gain is selected,

AUTO GAIN is displayed here
XXXX
Figure 6.14 AUTO GAIN mode display
6.9.3 Auto Gain Adj (H) / Auto Gain Adj (L) (Setting the bottom color in auto mode)
The bottom color should always be set to red, whether the gain mode is auto or manual. In case the
bottom color in auto mode is not red, use this function to reset.
Initial setting: 0
Setting range: -20∼+20
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6.10 MENU 7 MENU 1 BTM Zoom BTM BD BZ

This menu provides the following functional set ups. MENU 2 A Scope OFF ON
MENU 3 Color Rejection 14/14
Selecting the bottom zoom image.
MENU 4 White Line OFF ON
Turning the display of the A-Scope display MENU 5 Pulse Width S M L
on or off. MENU 6
Return
MENU 7
Reducing the image display color. : MENU No. Select
: Mod
Displaying the white line on the bottom surface.
MENU : Exit
Changing the output pulse length.
6.10.1 BTM Zoom (Selecting the Bottom Zoom image)
NOTE: The operation select switch must be set to NORM/BTM (H/L) prior to this setting.
Using this function, you can select the bottom zoom image.
BTM (Bottom Lock): The bottom image is always locked in the lower part of the screen even though the
depth changes.
BD (Bottom Discrimination): Variation of the bottom hardness can be shown in different colors
BZ (Bottom Zoom): Bottom image can be zoomed.
Initial setting: BTM
6.10.2 A Scope (Showing A-Scope)

The A-Scope feature allows you to observe the wave shape of a fish echo, which may assist in
discerning the characteristics type of the school of fish.
Available settings: OFF, ON
NOTE: The A-Scope is not available when the mid screen scroll speed is selected.
A-Scope display is shown here
Figure 6.16 A-Scope display
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6.10.3 Color Rejection (Reducing the image color)

Acoustic noise caused by the bubbles or other oceanic factors may be displayed on the screen in a
weaker color like white, pale green, etc. Certain types of fish school such as squid and baby anchovy
may also be displayed in similar colors. In such a case, reduce the number of colors on the color palette
to better discern the school of fish and noise.
Initial setting: 14/14 (all colors used)
Setting range: 1/14 to 1/14 (14 steps)
NOTE: An alarm beeps when attempting to erase the last remaining color.
6.10.4 White Line (Displaying the white line on the bottom surface)
The white line feature allows you to discern between the bottom
and a school of fish, i.e. the bottom profile is drawn in black and
white line and the school of fish is displayed in a variety of colors
without any effect.
Available setting: OFF and ON
White line
Figure 6.17 White line display
6.10.5 Pulse Width (Changing the output pulse width)

According to your requirement, you can change the transmission pulse width in 3 steps.
S (Short): The definition of fish echoes improves, however, the detection capability lessens.
M (Medium): The fish echo detection capability improves; yet the image definition is maintained.
L (Long): The fish echo detection capability increases, however, the image definition will lessen.
Initial setting: M
Available settings: S, M and L
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6.11 Initial Menu

1 DEPTH UNIT SELECT
This menu is used to set up the following items.
2 DEPTH RANGE PRESET
Selecting a depth unit.
3 IMAGE MODE SETTING
Selecting a depth range.
4 DISPLAY SETTING
Selecting an image mode.
5 NAV DISPLAY SETTING
Changing a depth, depth scale, color bar and a time mark.
6 言語 (LANGUAGE)
Changing a depth range, turning on or off the NAV data
7 OTHER SETTING 1
display.
8 OTHER SETTING 2
Selecting a language used on the display.
9 EXIT
OTHER SETTING 1 - Setting up external sync signal,
water temperature data, ship’s speed and
Figure 6.18 Initial Menu display
the gain characteristic.
OTHER SETTING 2 – Sonic correction, selecting color
characteristic and color tone.
Exiting INITIAL menu
To select Initial Menu, press and hold the MENU key and turn the power on.
6.11.1 DEPTH UNIT SELECT

Selects a depth unit used in the sounder display.
Initial setting: ft
Selectable depth unit: m (meters), J.fm (Japanese fathom), fm (fathom),
I.fm (Italian Fathom) and ft (feet)
1 DEPTH UNIT SELECT

m
J.fm
fm
I. fm
ft
Figure 6.19 DEPTH UNIT SELECT sub menu
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6.11.2 DEPTH RANGE PRESET

Registers the depth ranges to be allocated to the depth numbers, which is selected by the rotary range
switch. The selectable range tables are shown below depending on the sounder type number and the
depth unit.
Range depth number Selected range
RANGE 2 DEPTH RANGE PRESET 2 DEPTH RANGE PRESET
4 5 RANGE 1： 5 RANGE 1： 10
3 6 Cursor RANGE 2 ： 10 RANGE 2 ： 20
RANGE 3 ： 20 : Sel RANGE 3 ： 40 : Sel
2 RANGE 4 ： : Mod RANGE 4 ：
7 30 60 : Mod
RANGE 5 ： 50 RANGE 5 ： 100
MENU : Exit MENU : Exit
1 8 RANGE 6 ： 80 RANGE 6 ： 200
RANGE 8 ： 100 RANGE 7 ： 400
RANGE 7 ： 200 [m] RANGE 8 ： 600 [ ft ]
5 10 15 20 25 30 10 20 40 60 80 100
For CVS-833 35 40 45 50 55 60 120 140 160 180 200 240
65 70 75 80 90 100 280 320 360 400 440 480
120 140 160 180 200 250 520 560 600 800 1000 1200
300 350 400 450 500 550 1400 1600 1800 2000
600
m (meter) / J.fm(Japanese fathom) ft (feet)

/ fm(fathom)/ l.fm (Italian Fathom)
2 DEPTH RANGE PRESET 2 DEPTH RANGE PRESET
RANGE 1： 5 RANGE 1： 10
RANGE 2 ： 10 RANGE 2 ： 20
RANGE 3 ： 20 : Sel RANGE 3 ： 40 : Sel
RANGE 4 ： 50 : Mod RANGE 4 ： 100 : Mod
RANGE 5 ： 100 RANGE 5 ： 200
MENU : Exit
RANGE 6 ： 200 RANGE 6 ： 600 MENU : Exit
RANGE 7 ： 500 RANGE 7 ： 1000
RANGE 8 ： 1000 [m] RANGE 8 ： 2000 [ ft ]
5 10 15 20 25 30 10 20 40 60 80 100
For CVS-833C 35 40 45 50 55 60 120 140 160 180 200 240
65 70 75 80 90 100 280 320 360 400 440 480
120 140 160 180 200 250 520 560 600 800 1000 1200
300 350 400 450 500 550 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400
600 650 700 750 800 850 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
900 1000 1100 1200 3800 4000
m (meter) / J.fm(Japanese fathom)

ft (feet)
/ fm(fathom)/ l.fm (Italian Fathom)
Figure 6.20 DEPTH RANGE PRESET menu
6.11.3 IMAGE MODE SETTING

Changes various split screen displays, which can be selected by the rotary control switch.
NORM/BTM (Normal / Bottom)
DUAL FREQ (Dual Frequency)
MIX IMAGE MODE SWITCH
(LF) (HF)
(1) NORM/ZOOM NORM/ZOOM
NORM/BTM NORM/BTM
NORMAL NORMAL
DUAL FREQ MIX
(2) (3)
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6.11.3.1 NORM/BOTTOM (Selecting split screen type)

This function selects a split screen type in Normal / Bottom mode. The available types are as follows:
NORMAL
ZOOM
3 IMAGE MODE SETTING NORMAL
BOTTOM ZOOM
DUAL FREQ
MIX
ZOOM
NORM / ZOOM
NORM NORM/ZOOM ZOOM｜NORM
ZOOM | NORM
ZOOM / NORM ZOOM
NORMAL
NORM | ZOOM ZOOM
ZOOM
NORMAL
Selected mode diagram is shown here
NORM/BOTTOM NORM｜ZOOM
Figure 6.21 NORM/BOTTOM menu and available display mode
6.11.3.2 DUAL FREQ (Selecting image feed type in Dual Frequency mode)
In the DUAL FREQ mode, you can select a best-suited split screen (High/Low Frequencies) type and
screen feed direction among the selection in the sub menu.
BOTTOM ZOOM
DUAL FREQ HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
MIX
H|L
<H|L>
H L
L|H
<L|H>
H｜L ＜H｜L＞
LOW HIGH LOW HIGH
: Image feed direction
L｜H ＜L｜H＞
Figure 6.22 DUAL FREQ menu and available display mode
6.11.3.3 MIX (Selecting image feed type in Image Mix)

In MIX mode, you can select a mix mode split screen type with various combinations of the
transmission frequencies, as well as the screen feed direction among the selections in the sub menu.

BOTTOM ZOOM
Selected mode display
DUAL FREQ
MIX
MIX｜H Image feed direction

＜MIX｜H＞ M H
H｜MIX
＜H｜MIX＞
MIX｜L
＜MIX｜L＞
L｜MIX
＜L｜MIX＞
Figure 6.23 MIX menu display
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M H H M M L L M
MIX｜H H｜MIX MIX｜L L｜MIX
M H H M M L L M
＜MIX｜H＞＜H｜MIX＞＜MIX｜L＞＜L｜MIX＞
Figure 6.24 Available MIX mode display
6.11.4 DISPLAY SETTING (Turning on or off various marks and video processing)
In this mode, you can turn on or off the depth scale, and various marks and shown on the display.
[ Single screen ] [ Split screen ]
4 DISPLAY SETTING Time mark Time mark
Depth Display
SMALL BIG
Scale
OFF ON
Scale Value
SMALL BIG
Rainbow Pattern
OFF ON
Time Mark
OFF ON
XXXX XXXX
Rainbow Pattern Rainbow Pattern
Depth Display Depth Display
Depth scale is displayed here Depth scale is displayed here
Figure 6.25 DISPLAY SETTING menu and screen presentation
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6.11.5 NAV DISPLAY SETTING

In this mode, you can select the kinds of NAV display item shown on the sounder display. These items
include; position display type (OFF, L/L, LOP), bearing display (ON or OFF), temperature display (OFF,
o
C, oF) and the digital speed display (OFF, kmph, mph, kt).
5 NAV DISPLAY SETTING

Present Position
OFF L/L LOP
Bearing
OFF ON
Water Temp Display
OFF °C °F
Boat Speed
OFF kmph mph kt
Figure 6.26 NAV DISPLAY SETTING menu display
[NAV display on the screen]
Ship’s present position
Ship’s bearing XX°XX. XXXX

XXX°XX. XXXX
Ship’s speed
XX.X°
XX.Xkt
Water temperature
XX.X℃
Depth Display
XXXX
Figure 6.27 NAV DISPLAY SETTING display and available presentations
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6.11.6 LANGUAGE
You can select either Japanese or English for the display language.
6 LANGUAGE (言語) 6 言語(LANGUAGE)

JAPANESE(日本語) 日本語(JAPANESE)
ENGLISH (英語) 英語 (ENGLISH)
English menu Japanese menu
Figure 6.28 LANGUAGE menu display
6.11.7 OTHER SETTING 1

Using this sub menu, you can select the following technical settings.
7 OTHER SETTING 1
Synchro. Type
INT
Temp Data
INT EXT
Speed Data
INT EXT
Gain Type
1 2
Figure 6.29 OTHER SETTING 1 menu display
6.11.7.1 Synchro Type (Selecting Int or Ext Sync trigger)

When two fish finders are operated at the same time, an acoustic interference may be observed on
each display. To eliminate the interference, you need to synchronize the transmission timing of both
sounders by using the same trigger pulse. To do so, connect a sync trigger from an external sounder to
the connector J3 (EXT F/F) on the rear panel.
INT (Internal): No synchronization with external sounder.

: Your sounder is synchronized with an external sounder triggered by a positive
going pulse supplied from J3 (EXT F/F).
: Your sounder is synchronized with an external sounder triggered by a negative
going pulse supplied from J3 (EXT F/F).
Initial setting: INT (Internal)
Available settings: INT
NOTE: Before proceeding to settings, you need to have an external synchro trigger
applied via the J3 connector on the rear panel. For detail, refer to Para 4.6.3.
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6.11.7.2 Temp Data (Selecting temperature data source)

Using this sub menu, you can select the temperature data source, INT (internal) or EXT (external).
These data sources are supplied from the rear panel connectors, J2 and J4. Details are as follows:
INT: The water temperature data is supplied from the KODEN temperature/speed sensor ST-80/90/100,
which is connected to J4 (TRIDUCER/SPD.TEMP) on the rear panel. If the temperature data is absent,
“0.0” will be displayed on the screen.
EXT: The water temperature data is supplied from NMEA0183 serial data, which is connected to J2
(SER DATA) on the rear panel. If the temperature data is absent, XX.X will be displayed on the screen.
Initial setting: INT (internal)
Available settings: INT (J4) and EXT (J2)
6.11.7.3 Speed data (Selecting speed data source)

Using this sub menu, you can select the speed data source, INT (internal) or EXT (external). These
data sources are supplied from the rear panel connectors, J2 (SER DATA) and J4
(TRIDUCER/SPD.TEMP). Details are as follows:
INT: The speed data is supplied from the KODEN temperature/speed sensor ST-80/90/100, which is
connected to J4 (TRIDUCER/SPD.TEMP) on the rear panel. If the speed data is absent, “0.0” will be
displayed on the screen.
EXT: The speed data is supplied from NMEA0183 serial data, which is connected to J2 (SER DATA) on
the rear panel. If the speed data is absent, XX.X will be displayed on the screen.
Initial setting: EXT (External)
Available settings: INT (J4) and EXT (J2)
6.11.7.4 Gain Type (Selecting the gain control law)

Using this sub menu, you can select the gain control characteristic type according to the type of fishing
and fish species. The selectable characteristics are Linear and Log. Available settings are “1” and “2”.
1: Gain changes in log law. This characteristic is suited to deep sea fishing.
2: Gain changes in linear law. This characteristic is suitable for finding fish schools in shallow water or
weak sounding fish school detection.
Initial setting: 1 (Log)
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Using the Menu
6.11.8 OTHER SETTING 2

This setting includes the following set up items.
6.11.8.1 Sonic Corr (Correcting depth indication)

Corrects a depth indicator value to a known true value. A depth indication may deviate from a true value
because of the water temperature difference or salt concentration in the water. This setting
compensates such deviation.
Initial setting: 0 % 8 OTHER SETTING 2
Setting range: -7 % to +2 %
Sonic Corr
0%
Color Char.
1 2 3
Color Tone
1 2 3 4 5
Figure 6.30 OTHER SETTING 2 menu display
6.11.8.2 Color Char (Selecting color gradation law)

Selects the characteristics of the display color gradation. The following three sets of color gradation are
available.
1: The entire color gradation is evenly divided.
2: Color gradation of stronger echo group is finely divided.
3: Color gradation of weaker echo group is finely divided.
Initial setting: 1
Selecting range: 1, 2, 3 (3 steps)
6.11.8.3 Color Tone (Selecting color tone law)

Selects the number of image colors and the background color on the screen. The following five sets of
color tones are available.
1: 16 colors (KODEN standard color)
2: 16 colors (Color varies from blue to white to red)
3: 16 colors (Color varies from light green to white to red)
4: 8 colors (KODEN standard color)
5: Monochrome display with 16 shades of gray.
Initial setting: 1
Selecting range: 1,2,3,4,5 (5 steps)
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Using the Menu
6.11.9 EXIT (Exiting from Initial Menu)

Open the “9 Exit” menu to exit from the menu by selecting one of the following exit mode menus.
6.11.9.1 EXIT with current settings

Exiting the menu without affecting the current settings in the menu. In an ordinary operation this mode
is used.
6.11.9.2 EXIT with SIMULATOR MODE

When you use this EXIT mode, the simulated picture will be displayed after exiting this menu. To finish
the simulated picture, simply turn off the sounder and then turn on again for further use.
Note: In simulated picture, the STC, Gain and the draft setting are not available.
9 Exit
EXIT with current settings

EXIT with SIMULATOR MODE CVS-833
EXIT with INITIALIZE
[KM-E05]
50kHz/200kHz
: Sel.
Depth Unit Feet
: Execute
MENU : Exit
SELF CHECK RAM CHECK
Figure 6.31 EXIT menu display
6.11.9.3 EXIT with INITIALIZE

When you exit from the menu using this mode, the sounder settings will be defaulted.
To return to normal display, press the MENU key.
CAUTION: Record all settings, if required, before using this mode.
CAUTION: Whenever the internal battery is replaced, use the “EXIT with INITIALIZE”
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Trouble shooting
Chapter 7
Trouble shooting
Contents
Page No.
7.1 Information required for service …………………….… 7-1
7.2 Self check function …………………..……….…….…… 7-1
7.3 Trouble shooting ……………………………….………… 7-1
Trouble Shooting
Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting
This chapter covers simplified fault locating procedures to assist the ship’s crew to locate a faulty
module as well as to replace a fuse.
7.1 Information required for service

Please advise the following details:
(1) Name of vessel, Satcom number if available.
(2) Equipment type name
(3) Equipment serial number
(4) Software type name, shown on the standby screen and stated in this manual.
(5) Next port of call, ETA and ship’s agent
(6) Faulty conditions and the result of on board check
7.2 Self check function

When the CVS-833/833C is first turned on, a memory check program runs to diagnose a possible
memory cell failure. If the result is normal, the message “SELF CHECK RAM CHECK” will appear on
the screen indicating that the memory check is complete without any failures detected. If this sign
does not appear, a memory cell may be faulty. Call for service to repair the CVS-833/833C unit.
7.3 Trouble shooting

The following table provides information about first line check schedules to locate a faulty area and
gives remedial measure(s), where applicable.
Table 7.1 Fault finding chart for CVS-833/833C

Faults detected Possible cause of the failure Remedial action against negative
result
Equipment does not turn 1. Is the 5A fuse blown? 1. Replace the blown fuse with
on new one.
2. Is the power supply voltage lies CAUTION: Make sure to turn
within the rated range (10.8 – 31.2 off the main supply before
VDC)? attempting to replace the fuse.
2. Use a proper rated main
3. Is the power cable firmly supply.
connected to a ship’s battery? 3. Reconnect the cable firmly to
the battery.
4. Is the cable connection between
the transducer and TX/RX unit 4. Check the cable for cut, short,
firm and secured? etc. and repair the cable if
necessary and reconnect.
Equipment turns on with 1. LCD unit may be faulty. 1. Call for service.
beep but nothing shown 2. Logic PCB may be faulty. 2. Call for service.
on the display.
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Trouble Shooting
Faults detected Possible cause of the failure Remedial action against negative
result
No depth indication but 1. Is the bottom echo displayed 1. Select an appropriate depth
― ― ― ― shown. within the display? range in which the bottom is
2. If YES, then, is the bottom painted displayed.
in red? 2. Adjust the GAIN control to obtain
the red sea bottom.
If the above actions are not
the answer, call for service.
No water temperature 1. Is the water temperature unit (oC 1. Select a desired temperature
display shown. or oF) selected? If NO, go to Initial unit.
Menu to select “5 NAV DISPLAY
SETTING” and select the unit. 2. Connect an appropriate sensor
2. Is the temperature/speed sensor type to CVS-833/833C.
type T-80/90/100 connected to the
receptacle J4 (TEMP) located at
the rear panel?
No present position is 1. Is the L/L or LOP coordinate 1. Select a necessary coordinate
shown selected in the Initial Menu “5 NAV in the Initial Menu “5 NAV
DISPLAY SETTING”? DISPLAY SETTING”.
2. Is the necessary NMEA-0183 Nav 2. Connect a Navigator unit to
data (GGA, GLL, GNS) supplied CVS-833/833C and select “7
via the receptacle J2 (SER DATA) OTHER SETTING 1” to select a
at the rear panel? desired format.
No ship’s speed data 1. Is the speed unit (kpmh, mph, kt) 1. Select a desired speed unit in
shown selected in the Initial Menu “5 NAV the menu.
DISPLAY SETTING”? 2. Connect a Navigator unit to
2. Is the necessary NMEA-0183 Nav CVS-833/833C and select “7
data (VTG) supplied via the OTHER SETTING 1” to select a
receptacle J2 (SER DATA) at the suitable format that contains
rear panel? the VTG sentence.
No own ship’s bearing 1. Is the “Bearing ON” selected in the 1. Select “Bearing ON” in the
display shown Initial Menu “5 NAV DISPLAY menu.
SETTING”? 2. Connect a Navigator unit that
2. Is the necessary NMEA-0183 Nav supplies NMEA 0183 format
Data (VTG) supplied via the with VTG sentence to J2.
receptacle J2 (SER DATA) at the
rear panel?
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Maintenance
Chapter 8
Maintenance
Contents
Page No.
8.1 Periodic inspection and cleaning ………...……….… 8-1
8.1.1 Monthly check …………………………………………..… 8-1
8.1.2 Semiyearly check….……………………………..…..…… 8-1
Maintenance
Chapter 8 Maintenance
8.1 Periodic inspection and cleaning

To prolong the equipment life, the following maintenance should be performed on a
routine basis. Also, from time to time, check plug connections and cables.
8.1.1 Monthly check

If the display screen is dirty, clean the screen with a soft cloth damped with anti-static
agent or pure water. Do not use a dry cloth as it causes static build up, which
accumulates dust.
8.1.2 Semiyearly check

Inspect the surface of the transducer for any marine growth. If so, remove the growth
using an appropriate tool taking care not to scratch the surface. Harsh scratching of
the transducer surface may cause the transducer performance to be severely
degraded.
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Technical References
Chapter 9
Contents
Page No.
9.1 Serial input data ………………………….………… 9-1
9.2 Details of input sentences …….………………….. 9-1
9.3 Serial output data ………………………………….. 9-3

9.3.1 Details of output data sentences ………………… 9-3
9.3.2 Output signal specification ……………………….. 9-3
9.4 Data input/output serial line ………………..…… 9-6
9.5 Data input serial line ………………………………. 9-6
Chapter 9 Technical References
9.1 Serial input data

Data format: IEC 1162-1 (NMEA-0183 Ver. 1.5 and 2.0)
9.2 Details of input sentences
NOTE: Checksum is a total sum of EX-ORed data that are put between the $ and asterisk (*) signs.
Name & Data name

Version
GGA GPS Position data
Ver.
1.5/2.0 $ - - GGA, , xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W, x, , , , , , , , , *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Latitude Longitude Checksum
name N: North
S: South E: East This field is not used
W: West
Talker
device GPS signal quality
This field is not used
0: Positioning unable
1: GPS positioning
2: DGPS positioning
Start of sentence 3 – 8: Not acceptable
GLL Geographic position
Ver.
1.5/2.0 $ - - GLL, xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W, , A, a *hh <CR><LF>
name
N: North E: East Mode identifier
S: South W: West
Talker device code A: Valid

Start of sentence
GNS Depth data
Ver.1.5
$ - - GNS, xxxx.x, f, xxxx.x, M, xxx.x, F *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence
name Depth Checksum
Depth (feet) (meters)
Talker device code Depth
(fathoms)
Start of sentence
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Name & Data name

Version
GTD Depth data
Ver.1.5
$ - - GTD, xxxx.x, f, xxxx.x, M, xxx.x, F *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence name
Depth (meters) Checksum
Depth (feet)
Talker device code Depth (fathoms)
Start of sentence
VTG Course and water speed
Ver.1.5
$ - - VTG, xxx.x, T, , , xx.x, N, , a *hh <CR><LF>
Ground speed Checksum
(KNT)
Ship’s bearing
（True） Mode identifier
Sentence name
These fields are not used.

Talker device code
Start of sentence
MTW Water temperature
Ver.1.5
$ - - MTW, xx, C *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Checksum
name
Temperature（℃）
Talker device code
Start of sentence
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9.3 Serial output data

Data format: IEC 1162-1 (NMEA-0183 Ver. 2.0)
9.3.1 Details of output data sentences

NOTE: Checksum is a total sum of EX-ORed data that are put between the $ and asterisk (*) signs.
Data structure
Data Bit D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
Logic 0: >4V
Logic 1: +0.5V
Data Bit (ASCII Code)

Start Bit Stop Bit
1bit：Logic 0 1bit or more：Logic 1
NOTE: A parity bit is not provided.
9.3.2 Output Signal specification

Data rate: 4800 baud
Output signal level: TTL
Output current: 5 mA Maximum
Data refreshing rate: 1 second
Name & Sentence name

Version
DBS Depth data (From the sea surface to the seabed)
Ver.1.5
$ SD DBS, xxxx.x, f, xxxx.x, M, xxx.x, F *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence
name Depth (meters) Checksum
Talker device code Depth (feet) Depth (fathom)
Start of sentence
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DBT Depth (From the transducer surface to the seabed)
Ver.1.5
$ SD DBT, xxxx.x, f, xxxx.x, M, xxx.x, F *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence
Depth (meters) Checksum
name Depth (feet)
Talker device code Depth (fathom)
Start of sentence
DPT Depth (From the transducer surface to the ocean down below)
Ver.2.0
$ SD DPT, xxxx.x, xxxx.x, *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Draft level (m)

name
Depth (feet)
Talker device code Checksum
Start of sentence
MTW Water temperature
Ver.1.5
$ SD MTW, xx, C *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Checksum
name
Temperature（℃）
Talker device code
Start of sentence
VHW Water speed and ship’s bearing
Ver.1.5
$ SD VHW, xxx.x, T, xxx.x, M, xxx.x, N, xxx.x, K *hh <CR><LF>
Ship’s bewaring (o) Ship’s speed

Sentence name (Magnetic Bearing) (km/H))
Talker device code
Ship’s bearing (o) Ship’s speed (knt) Checksum
(True Bearing)
Start of sentence
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GGA GPS Position data
Ver.
1.5/2.0 $ - - GGA, , xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W, x, , , , , , , , , *hh <CR><LF>
name N: North
S: South E: East This field is not used
W: West
Talker
device GPS signal quality
0: Positioning unable
1: GPS positioning
2: DGPS positioning
Start of sentence 3 – 8: Not acceptable
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9.4 Data input/output serial line

Port name: J2
+Vcc
The connector used:
Serial Data input (listener side): A Data Input TLP181

The IEC 61162-1 standard signal can be received. 470
RXD
Input load: 470 ohms
Device: Opto-coupler B Data Input
Type TLP181 (Toshiba)
RTN
Serial Data output (talker side):

Output Type: RS232C Serial data input circuit
Device: 2SA1162
+5V
23.5
2SA1162
10K
2SA1162
10K
A Data output
TXD
B Data output 500

RTN
Serial data output circuit
(SER DATA) Pinout Signal name Remarks

1 GND
1 5 2 SER OUT(SIG) Serial signal out (+OP)
6 3 SER OUT(RTN) Serial signal out (-OP)
2 4 4 SER IN(SIG) Serial signal in (+IP)
5 SER IN(RTN) Serial signal in (-IP)
3
6 NC
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CVS-833/833C Preface

z Disconnect Main Power

Symbols used in this manual

Warning High Voltage mark

To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to electrical

This sign indicates that a specified action is prohibited. The

How to use this manual

Scope of this manual

Structure of this manual

Chapter 1: General information

Chapter 2: Equipment composition

Chapter 5 : Basic Operation

Chapter 6: Using the menu

Chapter 7: Trouble Shooting

Chapter 9: Technical References

1.2 Applicable standard ……………..…………….…… 1-1

1.3 Type name of component units …………………… 1-1

1.4 Software type used ………………………………… 1-1

1.5 System configuration ………………………….…… 1-1

Chapter 1 General information

1.2 Applicable standard

1.3 Type name of component units

Type name Output Display type Transducer type

CVS-833C 1kW CVS-833C TD-501T-3 or TD-501C

1.4 Software type used

Software type name Application

1.5 System configuration

Other Display See NOTE

NOTE: Consult KODEN for a suitable cable type.

Figure 1.1 System configuration of CVS-833/833C

2.2 Essential option…………………………….….…… 2-2

2.3 Optional items list ……….…………………………. 2-2

Chapter 2 Equipment Composition

2.1 Standard equipment list

1 Display unit CVS-833/833C CVS-833: 600W 3.5 kg 1

2 Hard cover C23MB41032 1

2 DC Power cable CW-205-1-2M 2 pin connector on one end 2m 1

3 Fuse F-7161-5A Normal blow φ6.3 x 32 2

4 Truss tapping screw TPT5 x 20U Installation material 4

5 Operation manual 93132902 1

2.2 Essential option

2.3 Optional items list

3.2 Serial data ………………………………………………. 3-2

3.3 Power supply requirements ………..………………….. 3-2

3.4 Environmental condition ……………………………..… 3-2

3.5 External dimensions and weight ………………….…… 3-3

3.1 Functional Specification

3.2 Serial data

3.3 Power supply requirements

3.4 Environmental condition

(3) Water proofing grade

3.5 External dimensions and weight

Figure 3.1External dimensions of the Receiver-Indicator unit

4.2 Unpacking each component of the system …………………… 4-1

4.3 Inspection of each component unit and accessories………… 4-1

4.4 Positioning the units…………………………………….……… 4-1

4.5 Cable routing and connections..…………………………….… 4-1

4.6 Display installation. …………………………………………..… 4-2

4.7 Check after installation..………………………………………… 4-6