Humminbird TCR ID-10 manual

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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 f ollowing before installing your transducer. TRANSDUCER MOUNTING OPTIONS A. Transom Mount - The Humminbird hig[...]

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    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 back in place. (See Figure A) B. Inside Hull Mount - The high speed transducer can be mounted inside the hull (without pivot assembly) using the proper two - part epox[...]

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    Once the location is determined mark and drill three 7/64” dia.. holes noted on the template. Attach the metal bracket using three #10 self threading screws supplied. Be sure to align holes in the center of the Bracket slots. On some alu minum boats it may be necessary to use a wood back - up plate. It is important to use a silicone sealant betwe[...]

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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 in sert it through the two parts. Assemble by screwing the ¼”x3/8” allen head screw into the end of the pin a[...]

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    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 bottom of the transom. ([...]

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    7. Remove the water and transducer and clean the marked area and t he bottom of the transducer thoroughly. 8. Using the Humminbird Epoxy Kit or equivalent, mix an ample amount of epoxy without causing it to bubble and pour it in the area the transducer is to be mounted. The puddle should be larger than the bottom of the tran sducer. 9. Coat the bot[...]

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    Install the mounting knobs and tighten snugly. The unit can now be swiveled and tilted to any desired position.[...]

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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 recommend ed since the unit cannot be rotated. INSTALLING THE CABLES Your LCR comes equipped with Humminbird’s n[...]

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    It plugs into the outlet on the back of the unit marked “Power”. The transducer connector is identified with the letter T and plugs into the outlet on the back of the unit marked “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[...]

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    Specifications: Operating Frequency 200 KHz Power Requirement 12 volts Power Cable Length 111/2' Transducer (standard) XHS-6-16 high-speed Transducer Cone Angle 16 degrees Transducer Cable Length 20' Depth Ranges 0-15', 0-30', 0-60', 0-120', 0-180', 0-240', 0-360', 0-480' Zoom Ranges 7', 15&apo[...]

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    NOTE: The built - in simulator will allow y ou to practice adjusting the sensitivity, but your adjustments will not change readings being displayed on the screen. READING THE TCR ID - 10 SCREEN Your TCR has a liquid crystal display, or LCD. The liquid crystal material in the display aligns itself to either block light or let light pass through. Thi[...]

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    60' scale and it changes to the 0 - 30' scale, the entir e screen will look as if you had been in the 0 - 30' range all along. 2. Using zoom and bottom - lock. Through Pixel Memory Capacity, the memory in the TCR ID - 10 stores readings in much finer detail than is displayed in the "regular mode. So when you activate t he zoom o[...]

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    Of course, the best way t o learn to read your TCR ID - 10 is to use it, especially in familiar locations. If you know what's underwater and can see it displayed on the screen, then you're on your way to being an experienced TCR user.[...]

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    OPERATING THE TCR ID - 10 Your new TCR ID - 10 offers unique automatic features, as well as many adjustable ones. If you're learning to operate the TCR ID - 10 with its simulator, follow the directions listed at "Built - In Simulator" on page 16, and then come back to this page. If you're learnin g to use your TCR ID10 using act[...]

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    The following describes the functions and how to use them, in order of appearance after you turn the unit on. 1. Sensitivity Automatic setting: on, "O" or normal As conditions change, the computer will automatically increase or decrease the sensitivity setting. You can manually increase or decrease the automatic setting from a range of &q[...]

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    buttons, you can move the zoom window while the zoom is activated, without having to press Select again. 5. Bottom - Lock Automatic setting: off You can easily turn on the bottom - lock with the On/Off button. When on, this function shows up - close zoom r eadings in reference to the bottom. The size of the zoom window depends on the depth range - [...]