Navnet vx2 - ETR 6/10N - Airmar P66

cammmo

New member
Hi,
I am new to the forum based in Western Australia. I have recently purchased a new boat equipped with NAVnet VX2 system. GD - 1920C, ETR 6/10N (Airmar P66 transducer) GP 320B receiver and a Radar (???)
Resolution on the sounder is pretty poor compared with my previous 585 1KW. I have looked at the simulator and it looks poor also (resolution)
I have been researching a bit and love the look at the Dff1 uhd Chirp network sounder (which I think is not compatible?). Can you advise my options to enhance performance. thinking a 1KW transducer is required! The boat is plate aluminium so transducer would likely need to be transom mounted?

Regards Cammmo.
 

Johnny Electron

Administrator
Staff member
Welcome to the forum Cammmo.
The ETR6/10N (aka BBFF1) sounder is an analog sounder and really can't be compared to the newer digital units like the FCV585. In addition the FCV585 screen (LCD) has a better resolution.

The DFF1-UHD is not compatible with the Vx2 NavNet units. Upgrade options would really depend on your needs. If I was to guess, the normal DFF1 with the TM260 would be a good combo for you but it is best to discuss your needs and boat hull with your local Furuno Distributor/Dealer.
 

cammmo

New member
So,

Thankyou.
Does that mean that the Dff1 (digital) would enhance resolution on the 1920C display?
Is the 1920C capable of digital input?
Also I have had a few issues when booting up the display, on occasions I get two quick beeps followed by a picture of a vessel then a blank screen with loading bar on the bottom which does not load from there. I restart the unit several times for it to reboot correctly. Any advice?
 

Johnny Electron

Administrator
Staff member
The DFF1 has the furuno digital processing so it will offer a cleaner picture and hold bottom automatically better in shallow waters. The 1920C is able to use the DFF1 but the screen pixels/resolution will not change although the end resulting picture will be cleaner/better.

Your NavNet display not loading up on power up could be one of many things. I would start with upgrading the software/reprogramming the display with the newest version of software.
 
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Anonymous

Guest
Cammmo,

If you are still having trouble with the unit. Feel free to bring the unit in for a software upgrade.
 
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