Lowrance electronic X-4 PRO manual

X-4 Pro Fish-Finding Sonar Installation and Operation Instructions[...]

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i Table of Contents Capabilities and Specifi cations: X- 4 Pro .................................... 1 Preparatio ns ......................................................................................... 2 Installati on ........................................................................................... 2 Recommended Too ls and supp lies .[...]

ii Noise Rejection and ASP ™ ................................................................ 37 Depth Disp lay ..................................................................................... 39 Temperature Displa y ......................................................................... 39 Voltag e ........................................[...]

1 Capabilities and Specifications: X-4 Pro General Case size: ......................... 5. 8" H x 4. 3" W x 2. 5" D (14 .7 c m H x 10 .8 c m W x 6 .6 cm D) sealed, waterproof; suitable for saltwater use. Display: ............................ High-con trast Film SuperTwist LCD. Di- agonal viewing area: 4" (10.16 cm). Resolution: [...]

2 NOTICE! The storage temperature for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the facto- ry'[...]

3 Depending on your sonar unit's conne ctors, your transducer cable may also have the sonar unit's power cable a ttached to it. If that is the case, be sure to install the transducer fi rst, before connecting the power cable to a power source. See the instructions later in this manual for connect- ing the power cable to a battery or other[...]

4 NOTE: Some aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the outside of the hull create large amounts of turbulence at high speed. These boats typically have large outboard motors capable of propelling the boat at speeds faster than 35 mph. Typically, a good transom location on aluminum boats is between the ribs closest to the engine. 3. The transducer [...]

5 How low should you go? For most situations, you should in stall your Skimmer transducer so that its centerline is level with th e bottom of the boat hull. This will usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protec- tion from bangs and bumps. Align transducer centerline with hull bottom. There, however, are times when you may [...]

6 varies from hull to hull, even from different installations on the same hull. This is caused by differences in hull lay-up and construction. Second, the transducer angle cannot be adjusted for the best fish arches. This can be a problem on hulls that sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds. Third, a transducer CAN NOT shoot [...]

7 Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom. Again, check to see if you can move the transducer so it's pa- rallel with the ground. If you can, then go to step 3. If it doesn't, repeat step 2, but use a different alignment letter. Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom. 3. Assembling the transd[...]

8 Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes. Side view shown at left and seen from above at right. 5. Attaching transducer to transom. 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. Route cable over bolt and through bracket. Sid[...]

9 Align transducer centerline with hull bottom and attach to transom. 6. Route the transducer cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit. Make sure you leave some slack in the cable at the transducer. If possible, route the transducer cable away from other wir- ing. Electrical noise from the engine 's wiring, bilge pumps, VHF radio wi[...]

10 Trolling Motor Bracket Installation 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 with the TMB-S through the [...]

11 Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches If you do not get good fish arches on your display, it could be because the transducer is not parallel with th e ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds. Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches. If the arch slopes up – but not back down – then the front of the [...]

12 ers. The sonar signal must pass th rough solid fiberglass. A successful transducer installation can be made on hulls with flotation materials (such as plywood, balsa wood or foam) between layers of fiberglass if the material is removed from the ch osen area. See the figure below. WARNING: Do not remove any material from your inner hull unless yo[...]

13 Testing Determines Best Location Ideally, the shoot-thru transducer shou ld be installed as close to the transom as possible, close to the cent erline. This will give you the best performance during high speed maneuvers. 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 u[...]

14 hull. This is especially true if you have to turn sensitivity all the way up to get a dece nt bottom signal. 4. Most people can get good results by following steps 1 through 3, so this step is optional . If you want to make an extr a effort to be absolutely sure that your selected location will work under all conditions, make a test run with the[...]

15 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 instal- l[...]

16 power cable when the unit is not in use. When you are not using the unit, you should always shut off power to the power cable, es- pecially when the power cable is disconnected from the unit. Power connections for the X-4 Pro sonar units (direct battery connection shown). If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, especial- l[...]

17 Bracket Installation Recommended tools for this job incl ude: drill, 1" (25.4 mm) drill bit, screwdriver. Required supplies for this job include: high quality, ma- rine grade above- or below-waterline caulking compound, three #10 stainless steel screws. Screw length and type should be suitable for the material on which you inte nd to mount [...]

18 After drilling the hole, pass the connectors up through the hole from und er the da sh. If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cable with a good marine caulking compound. (S ome marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening.) Using the Quick Release Mounting Bracket These units use a quick release mo unting bracket. Whe[...]

19 Mount the sonar: slide the unit onto the bracket from above. Adjust viewing angle: use one hand to press and release the spring- loaded ratchets while you move the unit with the other hand. Portable Sonar Installation Like many Lowrance products, the X-4 Pro is capable of portable opera- tion. It uses the optional PPP-12 portable power pack. The[...]

20 Plug in the power/transducer cable and you're re ady to fish. The PPP- 12 has a quick-release mounting bracket built into the case. Installing the Batteries Open the case and lay it flat. (The latch is located below the handle.) Insert eight "AA" size batteries into the battery adapter and place it in the battery compartment. Slip[...]

21 To mount the sonar, slide the unit on to the bracket from above (left). To adjust the view, press and release spring-loaded ratchets while tilt- ing the unit (right). To adjust the viewing angle, pinch the quick-release mount's ratchets with one hand, then tilt the unit with your other hand. Release the rat- chets and the unit locks into th[...]

22 Make sure there is one washer on each side of the transducer, inside the bracket. Slide the other washer over th e end of the bolt and screw on the nut. Screw the suction cup onto the bracket using the supplied screw and flat washer. Tie the nylon cord through the hole in the top of the brack- et. When using the transducer, tie the other end of [...]

23 Portable transducer installed on boat transom. Portable Transducer Storage There is room inside the power pack for the portable transducer. When you're finished fishing, tilt the so nar down to the storage position. Open the case and lay it flat. Unplug the power connector from the battery compartment socket. Wrap the transducer cable aroun[...]

24 Operation Keyboard Basics The unit sounds a tone when you pre ss any key. This tells you the unit has accepted a command. Numbers in the figure correspond to key ex- planations below. PWR/CLEAR In this manual, the Power/Clear key is referred to as PWR . Press this key to turn the unit on and off. It also clears menus and menu selec- tions from t[...]

25 The MENU keys access these features, allowing you to customize unit set- tings. To switch menus, press MENU repeatedly. Press PWR to clear menus from the screen. The Backlight menu with backlight turned on. Display The lights will flash for about 10 seconds when the unit is turned on. The backlight menu will appear on the screen. Use the A RROW [...]

26 Full Chart The unit's default page, Full Chart shows all echoes scrolling across the full screen. The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left. The line at the top of the screen represents the surface. The bottom depth — determined by the digital sonar — shows in the upper left corner. If the transducer with a built-in[...]

27 Depth Range menu with Manual setting selected (left). Range Size menu with 0-80 ft highlighted (right). Zoom The zoom feature enlarges all images on the screen by doubling the size of the echoes (a 2X zoom). For example, if the current auto depth range is 0 to 60 feet, Zoom will show an enlarged view of the water column from 30 feet to 60 feet, [...]

28 To turn off the zoom feature, repeatedly press MENU until the Z OOM menu appears. Pre ss ↑ to select O FF , then press PWR to clear the menu. The top of the depth range scale returns to zero. NOTE: Using the Zoom command while in auto Zoom mode will always en- large the echoes near the bottom, because auto Range always keeps the bottom display[...]

29 Sensitivity set to manual mode (left). Sensitivity scroll bar (right) . You can change the sensitivity level whether you are in Auto Sensitivity mode or Manual Sensitivity mode. The adjustment method works the same in both modes, but gives you slightly different results. To adjust sensitivity in Auto Mode: Repeatedly press MENU until the S ENSIT[...]

30 These figures show results of different sensitivity levels on the same location. Fig. 1: Sensitivity at 98 percent, determined by Auto Sensitiv- ity. Typical of full auto mode. Fig. 2: Sensitivity set at 71 percent. Fig. 3: Sensitivity set at 47 percent. Fig. 4: Sensitivity set at 100 percent. Grayline ® Grayline ® lets you distinguish between[...]

31 is usually adequate for most condit ions. Experiment with your unit to find the Grayline setting that's best for you. To change the Grayline level, repeatedly press MENU until the G RA YLINE scroll bar appears. A small amount of Grayline indicates a soft bottom (left), probably sand or mud. More Grayline indicates a harder, rocky bottom (ri[...]

32 better images as you decrease the chart speed to match the speed of your boat. If you are at anchor, ice fishing or fishing from a dock, experiment with a chart speed of 25 percent. If you are drifting slowly, try a chart speed of 50 percent. When you are stationary and a fish swims through the sonar signal cone, the image appears on the screen [...]

33 Fish I.D. ™ The Fish I.D. ™ feature displays — as fish — targets that meet certain conditions. The microcomputer analyz es all echoes and eliminates sur- face clutter, thermoclines and other undesirable signals. The Fish I.D. feature displays symbol s on the screen in place of the ac- tual fish echoes. There are three symbol sizes: small[...]

34 Fish I.D. mode and without to become more familiar with the feature. This unit's default Fish I.D. setting is on. Fish I.D. is most handy when you are in another part of the boat or per- forming some task that prevents you from watching the sonar screen. Then, you can turn on Fish I.D. and the audible fish alarm . When that lunker swims und[...]

35 To turn on Fish I.D., repeatedly press MENU until the F ISH ID menu ap- pears. Press ↓ to select O N , then press PWR . Repeatedly press MENU un- til the F ISH A LARM menu appears. Press ↑ to select O N , then press PWR . To turn off fish alarm repeatedly press MENU until the F ISH A LA RM menu appears. Press ↓ to select O FF , then press [...]

36 Press ↓ to S ET V ALU E . The Shallow Alarm Value dialog box will appear. Use ↑ ↓ to enter the first number in the dialog box, then press MENU DOWN to move to the next digit. Re peat those steps until the desired depth has been entered in the dialog box. To move the cursor back to any of the previously entered numbers, press MENU UP . Pres[...]

37 Battery Alarm To set the battery alarm depth, repeatedly press MENU until B A TTERY A LARM appears. Battery Alarm menu (left). Low Battery Alarm Value (right). Press the ↓ to S ET V ALUE . The Low Battery Alarm Value dialog box will appear. Input a voltage value between 7 and 18 volts. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to enter the first number in the dial[...]

38 Noise Rejection menu. The ASP noise rejection feature is es pecially useful because, typically, it lets you operate the boat at all speeds without adjusting the sensitiv- ity or other controls. The ASP feature has three settings — Off, Low and High. When first turned on, noise rejection is set on low. If you have high noise levels, try using t[...]

39 Depth Display Depth may be displayed on the screen in a small, medium or large size or can be turned off completely. To display Depth: Repeatedly press MENU until the D EPTH menu appears. Use ↑ ↓ to select the size of the depth display. Press PWR to clear the menu. Temperature Display Temperature may be displayed on the screen in a small or [...]

40 Voltage The Voltage menu allows you to display battery voltage on the screen in a small or medium size or can be turned off completely. To display battery voltage: Repeatedly press MENU until the V OLTA GE menu appears. Use ↑ ↓ to se- lect the size of the voltage display. Press PWR to clear the menu. Backlight turned on (left). Contrast scro[...]

41 Simulator menu (left). Languages menu (right). To use the simulator, repeatedly press MENU until the S IMULATOR menu appears. Press ↑ to turn it on and press PWR to clear the menu. Repeat the steps above to turn it off. The simulator automatically will be turned off when you power off the unit. Set Language This unit's menus are available[...]

42 Troubleshooting If your unit is not working, or if yo u need technical help, please use the following troubleshooting section befo re contacting the factory custom- er service department. It may save you the trouble of returning your unit for repair. For contact information, refer to the last page, just in- side the back cover of this manual. Un[...]

43 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 happens, place the unit in the manual mode, then cha[...]

44 vere cases, it can completely cover the screen with black dots, or cause the unit operate erratically, or not at all. 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 engin[...]

45 Notes[...]

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