Lowrance electronic X-65 manual

1 INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION INSTR UCTIONS X-65 X-65 X-65 X-65 X-65[...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 3 INSTALLATION - BRACKET ..............................................................................................[...]

3 INTR ODUCTION The X-65 is the latest member of the Lowrance family that combines a high performance sonar with a wide screen. Using menu features and “soft- key” operation, the X-65 is also one of the easiest to use sonars that Lowrance ® has ever built. The wide “Clearvision” screen shows the underwater world with high resolution and de[...]

4 POWER CONNECTIONS The X-65 works from a twelve-volt battery system. For the best results, attach 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 attach the power cable directly to the battery. [...]

5 RED WIRE 3 amp FUSE BLACK WIRE 12 VOLT BATTERY TO SPEED/TEMP SENSOR (Not included) POWER CONNECTIONS To X-65 TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION Some X-65s are packed with a HS-WSBK transom mount transducer. It can be installed on any outboard or stern-drive (inboardoutboard) pow- ered boat. It can also be permanently installed inside the boat to "shoo[...]

6 KEYBOARD The keyboard has keys arranged in two vertical columns beneath the arrow keys. The menu key near the bottom left corner of the keyboard activates the first menu page. The other keys are used to activate the alarm menu, make menu selections, and change modes. MODE - Pressing this key switches the unit between different sonar modes. MENU -[...]

7 MENUS The X-65 uses menus extensively to guide you through the functions and features of the unit. To use the menus, simply press the MENU key. The options on the menus let you to customize the unit to your particular needs and water conditions. Use the up and down arrow keys to move to different menus. The left and right arrow keys select and ad[...]

8 Full Chart This is the default mode used when the X-65 is first turned on. The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left. Depth scales on the right side of the screen makes it easy to determine the depth of fish, structure, and other objects. The line at the top of the screen represents the surface. The bottom depth shows at the [...]

9 Window Groups You can change the displays on the X- 65 by using the windows feature. This lets you use different displays for your own fishing or boating situations. This feature gives you 8 different display screens in the window groups alone. The screens available in the windows mode are divided into two or more windows per screen. Each screen [...]

10 AUTOMATIC When the X-65 is first turned on, the Automatic feature is enabled. This is indicated by the word “AUTO” at the top of the screen. The Automatic fea- ture adjusts the sensitivity and range so the bottom signal is displayed in the lower half of the screen at all times. To turn Automatic off, first press the MENU key, then press the [...]

11 The sensitivity menu has left and right arrows, plus a horizontal bar graph. The graph gives a visual indication of the sensitivity level. The number to the right of the bar graph shows the percentage of sensitivity in use. To increase the sensitivity level, press the right arrow key. As you press the key, the menu’s bar graph will grow wider [...]

12 menu appears as shown at right. Press the left or right arrow keys to decrease or increase the range. The available ranges are 0-5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 60, 100, 150, 200, 300, 500, 800, and 1000 feet. After the desired range is displayed, press the EXIT key to erase the range menu. NOTE: The depth capability of the X- 65 depends on the transducer in[...]

13 Now press the left arrow key to change the upper limit or the right arrow key to change the lower limit. A screen similar to the one below appears. In this example, we're setting the upper limit. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the number, the right and left arrow keys to move to the next number. When the limit shows the desired de[...]

14 ZOOM - MANUAL MODE The Z-IN (zoom-in) and Z-OUT (zoom-out) keys enlarge and reduce the size of the echoes on the screen when the unit is in the manual mode, the same as the automatic mode. However, you can manually adjust the zoom when the unit is in the manual mode. To do this, press the MENU key, then press the right or left arrow keys until t[...]

15 or down arrow keys until the GRAYLINE menu appears. A screen similar to the one at right appears. Press the left arrow key to decrease the gray level or the right arrow key to increase it. The percentage of GRAYLINE in use changes as the arrow keys are pressed. The bar chart also gives a graphical indication of the GRAYLINE level. You can see th[...]

16 FISH ID The Fish ID 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 ID feature displays symbols on the screen in place of the actual fish echoes. Ther[...]

17 When the X-65 is turned on, FishTrack is enabled. To turn the FishTrack feature off, press the menu key, then press the up or down arrow keys until the FISH ID menu appears. Now press the left arrow key. Pressing it once switches the FishTrack feature off, but leaves Fish ID on. To turn FishTrack on, press the right arrow key, which highlights t[...]

18 Setup" menu, then press the right arrow key. Press the EXIT key to erase the menu. A screen similar to the one at the bottom of the previous page appears. To turn Fastrak off, repeat the above steps. Groups Fastrack Several windows groups have a Fas- track screen that looks a little different than the Fastrack used on the full screen chart.[...]

19 highlight the "Show Zoom Bar" on the "Chart Setup" menu, then press the right arrow key. Now press the EXIT key. If you're not in the split-screen mode, change to that mode. A screen similar to the one at right appears. To turn the zoom bar off, repeat the above steps. DISPLAY ZONE BAR The zone alarm has a range bar. Any[...]

20 ALARMS The X-65 has three different types of sonar alarms. The first is the Fish Alarm. It sounds when the Fish I.D. feature determines an echo or group of echoes is a fish. Another alarm is the Zone Alarm which consists of a bar. Any echo that appears inside this bar triggers this alarm. The last alarm is called the Depth Alarm. Only the bottom[...]

21 the second "0" to a "1". Next, press the right arrow key again and press the down arrow key once. This changes the "1" at the end of the number to a "0". The depth now shows 10 feet. Press the ENT key to accept this setting. The X-65 returns to the alarms menu, showing a shallow depth of 10 feet. Now you c[...]

22 sounds for each fish symbol size shown on the display. To turn the fish alarm on, press the ALARM key, then highlight the "Fish Alarm" label and press the right arrow key. The unit will revert to the sonar display with the fish alarm turned on. Repeat the above steps to turn the fish alarm off. Note: If the unit is in the manual mode, [...]

23 The ASP feature has two levels - Normal and High. If you have high noise levels, try using the “High” ASP setting. However, if you are having trouble with noise, we suggest that you take steps to find the interference source and fix it, rather than continu- ally using the unit with the high ASP setting. However, there are times when you may [...]

24 "Speaker" label, then press the left arrow key to turn it off. System Information This screen shows some basic data about the X-65. To view this, highlight the "System Info" label on the System Setup menu, then press the right arrow key. The system info screen appears. To erase this screen, press the EXIT key. The X-65 return[...]

25 Simulator The X-65 has a simulator built in that lets you use it as if you are on the water. All features and functions of the unit are usable. A message appears occasionally to remind you that the simulator is on. To use the simulator, press the MENU key, then press the up or down arrow keys until the "System Setup" menu appears. When[...]

26 foot to the depth, since the transducer is one foot below the surface. Press the right arrow key, then the up or down arrow keys until 1.0 appears in the "Adj Keel" box, as shown at right, then press the ENT key. This immedi- ately changes the digital depth display at the top of the screen by one foot. Press the EXIT key to erase this [...]

27 WINDOWS SUMMARY GROUP "F" GROUP "H" GROUP "D" GROUP "A" GROUP "E" GROUP "G" GROUP "C" GROUP "B"[...]

28 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. Unit won’t turn on: 1. Check the power cable’s connection at the unit. Also check the wiring. 2. Make certa[...]

29 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 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 change the range to a real[...]

30 NOISE A major cause of sonar problems is electrical noise. This usually appears on the sonar’s display as random patterns of dots or lines. In severe 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 determine t[...]

31 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC 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 defects or malfunction[...]

32 UPS Return Service Lowrance Electronics and United Parcel Service (UPS) are proud to offer all of our customers free shipping for all units sent to us for repair or service. If you have to send this unit to the factory, and you are in the continental United States, use the enclosed UPS shipping label for easy, free shipping to our factory custom[...]

33 This UPS shipping offer is good only in the continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii). KEEP THIS LABEL! YOU WILL NEED IT IF YOU EVER NEED TO RETURN YOUR UNIT TO THE FACTORY FOR REPAIR. Accessory Ordering Information To order accessories such as power cables or transducers, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer. Most quality de[...]

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35 How to Obtain Service (Canadian Customers Only) We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance replacement parts. If you need service or repairs, contact the Lowrance Factory Customer Service Department at the toll-free number listed below. A technician may be able to solve the problem and save you th[...]

36 LITHO IN U.S.A. 988-0133-19 How to Obtain Service (U.S.A. Only) We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance ® replacement parts. If you're in the United States and you have questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Depart- ment using our toll-free number listed below. You must se[...]