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Pub. 988-0156-061 www.lowrance.com X102C & X107CDF Fish-finding & Depth Sounding Sonars Operation Instructions[...]
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Copyright © 2004 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Lowrance ® is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictl[...]
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i Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First! ......................................................... 1 Capabilities and Specifications: X102C and X107CDF ............... 2 How Sonar Works ......................................................................... 3 How to use this manual: typographical conventions .................. 4 Section 2: I[...]
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ii Depth Range - Upper and Lower Limits ................................... 53 FasTrack .................................................................................. 54 Fish I.D. (Fish Symbols & Depths) ......................................... 55 FishTrack .......................................................................[...]
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1 Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the water, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of digital sonar! We know you're anxious to begin finding fish, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab your unit and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performan[...]
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2 If you're having difficulty with your sonar, you can find an answer to the most common problems in Section 5, Sonar Troubleshooting . Finally, in Section 6, we offer Supplemental Material , including a list of warranty and customer service information. Now, if you're into the fine details, glance over the next segment on specifications [...]
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3 4,000 watts peak-to-peak/500 watts RMS. X102C: 2,400 watts peak-to-peak/300 watts RMS. Sonar sounding depth capability: ........... X107 CDF: 2,500 feet (762 meters). X102C: 800 feet (244 meters). Actual capability depends on transducer con- figuration and installation, bottom composi- tion and water conditions. All sonar units typically read dee[...]
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4 The transmitter emits an electrical impulse, which the transducer con- verts into a sound wave and sends into the water. (The sound frequency can't be heard by humans or fish.) The sound wave strikes an object (fish, structure, bottom) and bounces back to the transducer, which converts the sound back into an electrical signal. The receiver a[...]
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5 For example, instructions for turning on the Fish ID feature would look like this: 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to S ONAR F EATURES | ENT . 2. Press → to F ISH S YMBOLS | ENT | EXIT | EXIT . Translated into complete English, step 1 above would mean: "Start on the Sonar Page. Press the Menu key then repeatedly press (or pres[...]
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6 Notes[...]
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7 Section 2: Installation & Accessories Preparations You can install the sonar system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the sonar unit, so you can plan[...]
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8 NOTE: The following installation types also call for these recommended tools and required supplies that you must provide (supplies listed here are not included): Single-frequency transom installations Tools include: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #29 (0.136") drill bit, flat- head screwdriver. Supplies: high quality, marine grade above- or [...]
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9 boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good mounting surface. On vee hulls, try to place the transducer where the deadrise is 10 ° or less. Left, vee pad hull; right, vee hull. A pod style transducer is shown here, but the principle is the same for Skimmers inside a hull. 4. If the transducer is mounted on the transom, make sure it doesn&[...]
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10 Align transducer centerline with hull bottom. However, there are times when you may need to adjust the transducer slightly higher or lower. (The slots in the mounting brackets allow you to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down.) If you fre- quently lose bottom signal lock while running at high speed, the trans- ducer may be comin[...]
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11 on your sonar display. (This is not an issue for flasher-style sonars.) Lack of angle adjustment can be particularly troublesome on hulls that sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds. Third, a transducer CAN NOT shoot through wood and metal hulls. Those hulls require either a transom mount or a thru-hull installation. Fourt[...]
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12 Place the ratchets into the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the alignment mark mold ed in to t he br ack et . P lac e t he rat ch et s on to th e transducer with the letter "A" aligned with the 12 o'c loc k position on the transducer stem. These positions set the transducer's coarse angle adjustment for a 1[...]
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13 If the transducer's face isn't parallel with the ground, remove the transducer and ratchets from the bracket. Place the ratchets into the holes in the bracket with the letter "B" aligned with the dot stamped in the bracket. Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom. Again, check to see if you ca[...]
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14 Assemble transducer and bracket. 3. Assembling the transducer. A. One-piece bracket: Once you determine the correct position for the ratchets, assemble the transducer as shown in the following fig- ure. Don't tighten the lock nut at this time. Assemble transducer and bracket. B. Two-piece bracket: Once you determine the correct position for[...]
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15 Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes. Side view shown, left, and seen from above at right. 5. Attaching transducer to transom. A. One-piece bracket: Remove the transducer from the bracket and re-assemble it with the cable passing through the bracket over the bolt as shown in the following figures. For single-frequency Ski[...]
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16 Align transducer centerline with hull bottom and attach transducer to transom. Rear view of dual-frequency Skimmer shown. 6. Route the transducer cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit. Make sure to leave some slack in the cable at the transducer. If possible, route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat. Electrical[...]
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17 Trolling Motor Bracket Installation (single-frequency only) 1. Attach the optional TMB-S bracket to the transducer as shown in the following figure, using the hardware supplied with the transducer. (Note: The internal tooth washer is supplied with the TMB-S.) Attach motor mounting bracket to transducer. 2. Slide the adjustable strap supplied wit[...]
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18 Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches. If the arch slopes up – but not back down – then the front of the trans- ducer is too high and needs to be lowered. If only the back half of the arch is printed, then the nose of the transducer is angled too far down and needs to be raised. NOTE: Periodically wash the transducer's face[...]
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19 WARNING: Do not remove any material from your inner hull unless you know the hull's composition. Careless grinding or cutting on your hull can result in damage that could sink your boat. Contact your boat dealer or manufacturer to confirm your hull specifications. Epoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull. For example, some (but n[...]
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20 To choose the proper location for shoot-thru-hull mounting, follow these testing procedures: (You may need a helper to complete these steps.) 1. Anchor the boat in about 30 feet of water. Add a little water to the sump of the boat. Plug the transducer into the sonar unit, turn it on, then hold the transducer over the side of the boat in the wate[...]
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21 4. Most people can get good results by following steps 1 through 3, so this step is optional . If you want to make an extra effort to be absolutely sure that your selected location will work under all conditions, make a test run with the boat on plane and observe the bottom signal. You'll need to figure some way to prop the transducer into [...]
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22 2. The epoxy consists of the epoxy itself and a hardener. Remove the two compounds from the package and place them on the paper plate. Thoroughly stir the two compounds together until the mixture has a uniform color and consistency. Do not mix too fast or bubbles will form in the epoxy. After mixing, you have 20 minutes to complete the installat[...]
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23 sor on the transom. The bottom of the bracket should be flush with the hull's bottom. Using the sensor as a template, mark the hull for the screws' pilot holes. Drill four 1/8" holes, one in each end of the slots. Mount the sensor to the hull using #8 stainless steel wood screws (not included). Use a high quality, marine grade abo[...]
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24 Sonar unit cable connections. Power Connections Your unit comes with a power/data cable that splits into three ends, each with several exposed wires (shown in the following figure). The end with 4 wires (blue, yellow, orange and shield will not be used with your unit. The end with three wires (red, black and shield) is a power cable that connect[...]
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25 external speaker connection for some units). The Power/Data cable for this unit. Depending on your configuration, you may not use all of these wires. (For example, many units cannot operate an optional external speaker, so the white wire on the Power Supply cable isn't functional.) The fol- lowing segments include instructions for installin[...]
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26 Powering Your Unit (Power Supply cable – red and black wires) The unit works from a 12-volt battery system. For the best results, at- tach the power cable directly to the battery. You can attach the power cable to an accessory or power buss, however you may have problems with electrical interference. Therefore, it's safer to go ahead and [...]
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27 Power connections for X102C and X107CDF sonar units. NOTE If you're powering a NMEA 2000 buss, you will attach both the NMEA 2000 Power cable and the unit's Power Supply cable to the boat's battery. To attach the NMEA 2000 Power cable, connect the red wire to battery's + and black and shield wires to battery's –. WARNI[...]
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28 Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable You can install the sonar unit on the top of a dash with the supplied gimbal bracket. It can also be installed in the dash or mounted on a portable power supply. If you use the supplied bracket, you may be interested in the optional R-A-M bracket mounting system. This converts the unit's g[...]
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29 Install the gimbal bracket. Orient the bracket so the arms slope toward the front of your unit. Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the power and transducer cables. The best location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location. This way, the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole, holds the cables in pos[...]
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30 After drilling the hole, pass the transducer connector up through the hole from under the dash. Pass the power cable's bare-wire end down though the hole from the top. If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good ma- rine caulking compound. (Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening.) No matte[...]
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31 Portable Installation Like many Lowrance products, the unit is capable of portable operation by using an optional portable power pack. The power pack, a magnet- equipped antenna module and an optional portable transducer, expands the uses for your sonar/GPS unit. It makes it easy to transfer your unit from a boat to a car, recreational vehicle, [...]
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32 Notes[...]
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33 Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation This section addresses the unit's most basic sonar operations. The in- structions presented here in Sec. 3 follow a chronological order. Sec. 4, Sonar Options & Other Features , will discuss options and other more advanced functions and utilities. The material in Sec. 4 is arranged in alphabetical order.[...]
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34 4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through the menus, make menu selections, move the sonar chart cursor and enter data. 5. ENT (Enter) – This key allows you to accept values or execute menu commands. 6. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear data or erase a menu. 7. ALARM – The Alarm key is a quick[...]
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35 Main Menu. Main Menu Commands There are four "basic" Main Menu commands that you'll really want to read more about. They are: • Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen. Use this command to adjust how the screen looks under various lighting conditions. • Sounds command: enables or disables the s[...]
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36 • Calibrate Water Speed command: adjusts how a speed sensor measures water speed. • Reset Water Distance command: resets water distance log to zero. • Sonar Simulator command: turns the simulator feature on and off. Useful for learning how to operate the unit and all its functions. • Transducer Type command (dual-frequency units only): s[...]
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37 • Depth Range command: manually sets the depth range shown on the sonar chart. • Auto Depth Range command: automatically sets the depth range shown on the sonar chart to always keep the bottom in view. • Upper and Lower Limits command: sets the upper and lower depth limits of the sonar chart. Lets you zoom in on a specific portion of the w[...]
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38 Pages Menu showing some Sonar display options (le ft, dual-frequency menu; right, single-frequency menu). The Full Sonar Chart is the main display option. This is a "cross- section" view of the water column beneath the boat. The chart moves across the screen, displaying sonar signal echoes that represent fish, structure and the bottom.[...]
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39 Sonar chart display options (from left) split zoom (all models) and split frequency (X107CDF only). Sonar chart display options (from left) digital data and FlashGraf. You can customize how the Sonar Page pictures and other data are dis- played in many ways . We'll discuss all of those features and options in Section 4, but to show you how [...]
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40 Basic Sonar Quick Reference 1. Mount the transducer and unit. Connect the unit to electric power and the transducer. 2. Launch your boat. 3. To turn on the unit, press and release PWR key. 4. Head for your fishing grounds. Your unit automatically displays digi- tal depth and surface water temperature in the corner of the screen. The auto setting[...]
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41 Sonar Operations As you can see from the quick reference on the previous page, basic operation is pretty easy, right out of the box. If you are a sonar novice, try operating the unit with the factory defaults until you get a feel for how it's working. As you're learning the basics, there is one setting you might want to tinker with fro[...]
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42 You can change the sensitivity level whether you are in Auto Sensitiv- ity mode or Manual Sensitivity mode. The adjustment method works the same in both modes, but it gives you slightly different results. Adjusting sensitivity in Auto Sensitivity Mode is similar to manually ad- justing a car's speed with the accelerator pedal while cruise c[...]
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43 NOTE: If you want to change the sensitivity in Manual Mode, first turn off Auto Sensitivity: from the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to A UTO S ENSITIVITY | ENT | ↑ to S ENSITIVITY | ENT . Press ↓ or ↑ to pick a different sensitivity setting. When it's set at the desired level, press EXIT . Important Tip: While you are experimenting and[...]
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44 Other Free Training Aids The sonar options section discusses Fish I.D., fish alarms and other features in greater detail. If you or a friend has Internet access, you can also learn more about interpreting what you see on your sonar screen. Visit our web site, WWW.LOWRANCE.COM . Be sure to check out the free Sonar Tutorial, which includes animate[...]
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45 Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features Material in this section is arranged in alphabetical order. ASP (Advanced Signal Processing) The ASP feature is a noise rejection system built into the sonar unit that constantly evaluates the effects of boat speed, water conditions and interference. This automatic feature gives you the best [...]
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46 Alarms This unit has three different types of sonar alarms. The first is the Fish Alarm. It sounds when the Fish I.D. feature determines that an echo is a fish. Another alarm is the Zone Alarm, which consists of a bar on the side of the screen. Any echo on the chart that appears inside this bar triggers this alarm. The last alarm is the Dept[...]
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47 4. Press ← to S HALLOW A LARM E NABLED | ENT | EXIT . 5. To turn off the alarm, press A LARM | ENT | EXIT . To switch to a different depth setting, open the Sonar Alarms menu and repeat the instructions in step 3 above. To adjust and turn on the deep alarm 1. . Press the A LARM key on the front of the unit or press MENU | MENU and use ↑ or ?[...]
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48 4. To set the lower boundary for the Zone Alarm, use ← or → to select L OWER , then press ↑ or ↓ to move the bottom of the bar to the desired depth. 5. Press EXIT | ← to Z ONE A LARM E NABLED | ENT | EXIT . Now, any echo — fish, bottom, structure — within the zone alarm's depth range will trig- ger the zone alarm. 6. To turn o[...]
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49 Calibrate Speed The speed sensor can be calibrated to compensate for inaccuracies. Be- fore you change the setting, first calculate the percentage that the speed is off. You will enter this percentage in a moment. For example, if you figure the sensor is reading 10 percent faster than actual speed, you will enter – 10 in the calibration window[...]
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50 If you are at anchor, ice fishing or fishing from a dock, experiment with a chart speed around 50 percent. If you are drifting slowly, try a chart speed around 75 percent. When you are stationary and a fish swims through the sonar signal cone, the image appears on the screen as a long line instead of a fish arch. Reducing the chart speed may res[...]
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51 the other without, then the target with brighter color (yellow) is the stronger signal. This helps distinguish weeds from trees on the bottom, or fish from structure. ColorLine is adjustable. Experiment with your unit to find the Color- Line setting that's best for you. To adjust the ColorLine level 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ [...]
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52 Depth Range - Automatic When turned on for the first time, the bottom signal is automatically placed in the lower half of the screen. This is called Auto Ranging and is part of the automatic function. However, depending upon the bottom depth and the current range, you can change the range to a different depth. To do this: 1. From the Sonar Page,[...]
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53 NOTE: The sonar's depth capability depends on water and bottom condi- tions, transducer installation and other factors. Depth Range - Upper and Lower Limits Virtually any segment of the water column can be displayed by using the upper and lower limit feature. This lets you pick the deep and shallow depth limits that are shown on the screen,[...]
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54 Normal display, in auto depth range mode, left. Right, display "zoomed" with Upper and Lower Limits focusing on the portion of the water col- umn from 20 feet to 40 feet deep. In the "zoomed" image, note the target definition at lower left, showing a fish holding just above the structure. Top right, two game fish are attackin[...]
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55 Fish I.D. (Fish Symbols & Depths) The Fish I.D. feature identifies targets that meet certain conditions as fish. The microcomputer analyses all echoes and eliminates surface clutter, thermoclines, and other signals that are undesirable. In most instances, remaining targets are fish. The Fish I.D. feature displays fish symbols on the scre[...]
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56 Left, figures 1A and 2A show Sonar Page in normal chart mode. Right, figures 1B and 2B show the same underwater scene with Fish I.D. turned on. Note how arches are replaced with symbols. To turn the Fish I.D. feature on 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to S ONAR F EATURES | ENT . 2. Press → to F ISH S YMBOLS | ENT | EXIT | EXIT . To tu[...]
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57 NOTE These instructions will turn on FishTrack and Fish I.D. at the same time. To turn off FishTrack, repeat the instructions in step 2. Turning off FishTrack in this manner will not turn off Fish I.D. symbols. Sonar Features menu with Fish I.D. Depths selected (Left, dual- frequency menu; center, single-frequency menu). When the che ck box to t[...]
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58 Sonar Features menu with a frequency of 200 kHz selected. To change the frequency setting to 50 kHz 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to S ONAR F EATURES | ENT . 2. Press → |then press ↓ to 50 K H Z | ENT . 3. Press EXIT | EXIT to clear the menu. To change the frequency setting to 200 kHz 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to S [...]
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59 Left, Overlay Data command on the Sonar Menu. Overlay Data Shown selection menu, right. When selected, the data type shifts to the top of the data list and a check mark appears beside the data type. (If you wish, you may now use ↓ or ↑ to select other Data Types for display.) Data list showing "Water Speed" selected to display on S[...]
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60 2. Press ↓ or ↑ to select Data Type |press → or ← to Data Size | EXIT . The selected data type will be displayed in the new size. (To change the font size for another Data Type, repeat step two above.) 3. To return to the previous page, press EXIT . Sonar chart with Overlay Data turned on. This example shows Depth, Water Temperature and [...]
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61 Left, Sonar Menu with Ping Speed command selected. Ping Speed Control Bar, right, at default setting. To change Ping Speed 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to P ING S PEED | ENT . 2 . The Ping Speed Control Bar appears. Press ↑ to increase ping speed. Press ↓ to decrease ping speed. When it's set at the desired level, press EXIT[...]
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62 To set up Popup Help: Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to P OPUP H ELP . With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT to return to the page display. Main Menu, left, with Pop-up Help command highlighted. Right, this example shows the Pop-up Help message for the Calibrate Water[...]
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63 Reset Water Distance The sonar chart's Digital Data display option includes a window that shows distance traveled, called Water Distance ("W Distance"). This information is calculated from an optional water speed sensor. The Wa- ter Distance window can be reset to zero using the Reset Water Dis- tance command. Press MENU | MENU | [...]
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64 Display Mode menu. Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity The sensitivity controls the ability of the unit to pick up echoes. Sensi- tivity can be adjusted, because water conditions vary greatly. A low sensitivity level (from zero to 50 percent) excludes much of the bottom information, fish signals, and other target information. High sensitivity lev[...]
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65 ability to set it anywhere from zero to 100 percent. Once you select a level in manual, the unit will continue to use that exact sensitivity set- ting until you change it or revert to auto mode. To adjust sensitivity in auto mode: 1. Press MENU | ENT . 2. The Sensitivity Control Bar appears. Press ↓ to decrease sensitivity; press ↑ to increa[...]
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66 changes on the screen as you press the up or down arrows. This is handy when there's a lot of clutter in the water, and you are matching the sensitivity to rapidly changing water conditions. Set Keel Offset This unit measures water depth from the face of the transducer. Since the transducer is installed below the water surface, the distance[...]
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67 3. Press → to the first number, then ↑ to change the number to 1. 4. Press → to the second number, then ↑ to change the number to 5. Press EXIT to return to the previous page . The depth indicators now accurately show the water depth from surface to bottom. Set Language This unit's menus are available in 10 languages: English, Frenc[...]
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68 Background, White Background, Nightview, IceView and Bottom Color Tracking. To change the chart mode color scheme 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to S ONAR F EATURES | ENT . 2. Press → then, ↓ to S ONAR C HART M ODE | ENT . 3. Press ↓ or ↑ to Mode Name | ENT . 4. Press EXIT | EXIT to return to the Sonar Page. Sonar Chart Display[...]
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69 Full Sonar Chart. The Overlay Data (depth and water temperature) are both set to the small text size. Split Zoom Sonar Chart A split chart shows the underwater world from the surface to the bot- tom on the right side of the screen. The left side shows an enlarged ver- sion of the right side. The zoom range shows at the bottom left corner of the [...]
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70 Split Frequency Sonar Chart page, with 50 kHz view (left) and 200 kHz view (right). You can adjust the sensitivity in each window. To adjust sensitivity in auto mode 1. Press MENU | ENT . 2. The unit asks which you wish to adjust. Press ← or → to select the one you want | ENT . 3. The Sensitivity Control Bar appears. Press ↓ to decrease se[...]
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71 Digital Data/Chart Customizing the Digital Data/Chart Screen The Digital Data/Chart can be customized to show digital data in the order of your preference. To rearrange the data on this screen: 1. From the Digital Data Page, press MENU | ↓ to C USTOMIZE | ENT . Left, the Customize command selected from the Sonar Page menu. Right, the selected [...]
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72 Options List for customizing Digital Data windows. FlashGraf The FlashGraf sonar page option represents a flasher style sonar com- bined with a scrolling chart. A circular dial shows all returning echoes at a high screen refresh rate. It uses the Colorline feature to distinguish between strong and weak signals. For example, fish, one of the [...]
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73 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S ONAR S IMULATOR | ENT . 2. Turn off Sonar Simulator by pressing MENU | MENU | ↓ to S ONAR S IMULATOR | ENT | EXIT . NOTE: If you turn on your unit before attaching a transducer, it may enter a demo mode. The words "demo mode" flash on the bottom of the screen and a sonar chart play[...]
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74 To adjust the Surface Clarity level 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to S ONAR F EATURES | ENT . 2. 2. Press ↓ to S URFACE C LARITY | ENT . 3. 3. Press ↓ or ↑ to select clarity level | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT . Sonar Features menu with Surface Clarity selected (Left, dual- frequency menu; right, single-frequency menu). In the illustrati[...]
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75 Left, Main Menu showing Transducer Type command selected. Right, the Transducer Type menu, showing your three options. Transparency Use the transparency menu to adjust the transparency of menu win- dows. A high transparency allows you to continue monitoring the screen's display while adjusting feature settings, though the text of the menus [...]
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76 Main Menu, left; Units of Measure Menu, right. To set Speed/Distance Unit of Measure To modify Depth, Press ↑ or ↓ , then ENT . Press ← or → , ↑ or ↓ | ENT to change Speed and Distance. Use ↑ or ↓ , then ← or → | ENT , to modify Temperature. After the options are set, press EXIT | EXIT to return to the page display. Upper and[...]
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77 Left, full sonar chart zoomed 2X. Right, same view zoomed 4X. Zoom Pan Your unit has the handy ability to quickly zoom in on any portion of the water column with just the touch of an arrow key. The Zoom Pan feature lets you rapidly move the zoomed area up and down to different depths. By "pointing" your zoom at different portions of th[...]
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79 Section 5: Sonar Troubleshooting If your unit is not working, or if you need technical help, please use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the factory customer service department. It may save you the trouble of returning your unit for repair. For contact information, refer to the last page, just inside the back cover of this[...]
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80 3. The water may be deeper than the sonar's ability to find the bottom. If the sonar can't find the bottom signal while it's in the automatic mode, the digital sonar display will flash continuously. It may change the range to limits far greater than the water you are in. If this hap- pens, place the unit in the manual mode, then c[...]
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81 To eliminate or minimize the effects of electrical noise, first try to de- termine the cause. With the boat at rest in the water, the first thing you should do is turn all electrical equipment on the boat off. Make sure the engine is also off. Turn your sonar on, then turn off Noise Reject [also known as the ASP feature (Advanced Signal Processi[...]
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85 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use. We warrant this product against [...]
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86 How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer servi[...]
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Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance GPS accessories such as computer cables or MMC cards, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items. To locate a Lowr[...]
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Visit our web site: Lowrance Pub. 988-0156-061 © Copyright 2003 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 121704 Lowrance Electronics[...]