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TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION PREPARATION………………………………………………………. 2 Parts Supplied……………………………………………………………………. 2 Accessories………………………………………………………………………. 2 Installation Overview………………………?[...]
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TRANSDUCER MOUNTING PROCEDURE Humminbird’s high - speed transducer is supplied with your LCR. This transducer has been designed to give good high speed readings on most all boat designs, including aluminum. Please carefully consider the following before in stalling your transducer. TRANSDUCER MOUNTING OPTIONS A. Transom Mount - The Humminbird hig[...]
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absorb the blow of any obstruction by rotating up out of the metal spring bracket without harming the transducer, or your boat. The transducer can be re - engaged by simply rotating the transducer down and snapping it b ack in place. (See Figure A) B. Inside Hull Mount - The high speed transducer can be mounted inside the hull (without pivot assemb[...]
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aluminum boat locate the template on the transom between rows of rivets, or ribs that are on the bottom of the boat. Align the template so that the bottom corner of the template nearest the center of the transom is on the bottom edge of the transom. Once the location is determined mark and drill three 7/64” dia.. holes noted on the template. Atta[...]
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NOTE: On boats with more than 15 degree deadrise angle it may be necessary to mount the transducer slightly off parallel with the water level. (See Figure E) Mark and drill the three 9/64” dia. holes as shown on the template. Attach the metal bracket using the three #10 self threading screws supplied. Be sure to align the holes so that they are c[...]
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Step 4 TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY - Insert the transducer assembly into the metal bracket from the bottom. Push up until the holes in the plastic pivot align with the uppermost holes in the bracket. Slide the O - ring on to the headed pin and insert it through th e two parts. Assemble by screwing the ¼”x3/8” allen head screw into the end of the pin a[...]
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using the 5/32” allen wrench provided. The screws are visible through the access holes on each side of the metal bracket. Check to make sure the transducer main body is rigidly fastened to the pivot. (See Figure H) Step 6 CHECK POSITION OF TRANSDUCER - At this point, check to see that the bottom of the transducer is a minimum of ¼” below the b[...]
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4. Put transducer in the water. The bottom of the transducer should be in a flat area and should be in good contact with the bottom of the boat. 5. Operate the LCR with the boat operating at high speed. The transducer may have t o be moved in order to find an area where satisfactory operation is observed. 6. When an area is found that produces sati[...]
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INSTALLING THE LCR The LCR should be mounted on a flat, solid surface for maximum stability. The low profile swivel mount has four holes drilled in the base. It is recommended that all four holes be used. Position the swivel base and drill four ¼” diameter holes. Note: The LCR hole pattern Is the same as for all Humminbird flasher units. Use har[...]
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OTHER MOUNTING OPTIONS 1. The LCR gimbal bracket can also be mounted on the SM - 4, quick disconnect swivel mount. 2. The LCR gimbal bracket can also be mounted directly to the dash without the swivel mount, however, this method is not recommended since the unit cannot be rotated. INSTALLING THE CABLES Your LCR comes equipped with Humminbird’s ne[...]
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“Transducer”. Note: An adapter (AD - 4) is available to allow use of an old waterproof (BNC) transducer with the LCR, but be sure that the transducer is a 16degree. A 32 - degree transducer cannot be used. A 11/8” hole must be drilled to pull thr ough the transducer connector. After drilling the hole, pull the transducer connector up through [...]
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INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION Testing should be performed with the boat in the water, however you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat trailered. Press POWER once to turn the unit on. There will be an audible chirp when any button is pressed to confirm the button press. If the unit does not power - up, ensu[...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS[...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 HOW SONAR WORKS HOW SONAR WORKS Humminbird depth sounders work on the basic principles of sonar. An electronic signal generated in the unit is changed to an ultrasonic signal by the transducer or Sensor, which sends the signal toward the bottom. The signal travels downward until it strikes either the bottom or an object above t[...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 HOW SONAR WORKS Compact, High - Definition Sensor. To send and receive this higher - frequency signal, we developed a new High - Definition Sensor. You can immediately see the difference between our 455KHz Sensor and older 200KHz transducers. This unique new Sensor makes bulky low - definition transducers a thing of the past. O[...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 BUILT - IN SIMULATOR BUILT - IN SIMULATOR To help you learn to use your new unit, Humminbird has built a simulator into the TCR ID - 1.The simulator will display a typical u nderwater scene, and allow you to use the con trols for practice. Activating the simulator is easy - with the unit turned off, hold down the power button f[...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 READING THE TCR ID - 1 SCREEN READING THE TCR ID - 1 SCREEN Your TCR has a liquid crystal display, or LCD. The liquid crystal material in the display aligns it self to either block light or let light pass through. This blocking of light creates im ages on the screen. Since the display depends on light to form its images, increa[...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 READING THE TCR ID - 1 SCREEN Total Screen Update Humminbird’s exclusive Total Screen Update instantly updates the entire TCR screen to include new information each time a func tion is changed no waiting for the changes to “march” onto the screen. This feature is valuable in 2 ways: 1. Changing depth ranges. When the [...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 READING THE TCR ID - 1 SCREEN Of course, the best way to learn to read your TCR ID - 1 is to use it, especially in familiar lo cations. If you know what's underwater and can see it display ed on the screen, then you're on your way to being an experienced TCR user.[...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 OPERATING THE TCR ID - 1 OPERATING THE TCR ID - 1 Your new TCR ID - 1 offers unique automatic features, as well as many adjustable ones. If you're learning to ope rate the TCR ID - 1 with its simulator, follow the directions listed at “Built - In Simulator” on page 16, and then come back to this page. If you’re learn[...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 OPERATING THE TCR ID - 1 Example 2: Often - used function. If you think you'll be using zoom often, you can go to the zoom function, let the instructions disappear, and then acti vate the zoom whe n you need it simply by pressing On/Off. The following describes the functions and how to use them, in order of appearance afte[...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 OPERATING THE TCR ID - 1 Once the instructions have disappeared from the screen, it's easy to tell which alarm you have activated - the alarm for all fish shows both small and large fish sym bols at the bottom of the screen, while the “large only” alarm displays only a large fish symbol. 4. Zoom Automatic setting: off [...]
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USING THE TCR ID - 1 OPERATING THE TCR ID - 1 7. Depth R ange Automatic setting: on The TCR automatically finds the bottom and then sets and displays the ideal depth range when you turn the unit on. If you choose to leave the auto range change on, the bottom will remain "blacked in" for easy - to - understand read ings, and the depth rang[...]
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SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency 455KHz Power Requirement 12 volts Power Cable Length 11½’ Sensor (s tandard) SHS - 6 - 16 High - Definition, high - speed Sensor Cone Angle 16 degrees Sensor Cable Length 20’ Depth Ranges 0 - 15’, 0 - 30’, 0 - 60’, 0 - 120’ Zoom Ranges 7½’, 15’ Mounting (standard) All - in - One Mounting & Co[...]
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MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Your Humminbird fishfinder is designed to provide years of t rouble free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedures to ensure your Humminbird continues to deliver top performance. • If the unit comes into contact with salt spray simply wipe the affected surfaces with a [...]
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MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Do not attempt to repair the fishfinder yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside, and sp ecial tools and techniques are required for reassembly to ensure the waterproof integrity of the housing. Repairs should be performed only by authorized Humminbird technicians. Many requests f[...]
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MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING Second, inspect the transducer cable from end to end for breaks, kinks, or cuts in the outer casing of the cable. Also ensure the transducer is fully submerged in water. If the transducer is connected to the unit through a switch, temporarily connect it directly to the un it and try again. If none of these i[...]
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MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING 5. The unit comes on before I press POWER, and won't turn off. Check the transducer cable. If the outer jacket of the cable has been cut and the cable is in contact with bare metal, you need to repair the cut with electrical tape. If there is no problem with the cable, disconnect the transducer from t h[...]
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MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY WARRANTY HUMMINBIRD ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY First year repairs (from original date of purchase) on your Humminbird fishfinder are absolutely free. This does not include physica l damage to the unit or its accessory items. Any modification or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals [...]
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MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY SERVICE POLICY SERVICE POLICY This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies to Humminbird units returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama, and is subject to ch ange without notice. All repair work is performed by factory - trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifications. Factory serviced[...]
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MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY CUSTOMER SUPPORT CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have any questions, call our Humminbird Customer Support Hotline: 1 - 334 - 687 - 0503 Throughout the U. S. and Canada, hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time. If after reading “Troubleshooting” you determine your unit needs factory service, please attach [...]