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Lowrance electronic X100C User's Manual

1. 3 To clear the depth cursor press EXIT 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 press MENU J to DEPTH RANGE ENT Sensitivity x Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range x Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed 1000 1500 2000 4pn0 Depth Range b 200kHz 60 At left Sonar Page menu with Depth Range command selected At right the Depth Range Control Scale 50 2 The Depth Range Control Scale appears Press or J to select a dif ferent depth range A black bar highlights the selected range Range numbers in gray cannot be selected 3 When the new range is selected press EXIT to clear the menu Depth Range Manual You have complete control over the range when the unit is in the man ual mode There are 16 depth ranges from 5 feet to 4 000 feet To switch to Manual Depth Range 1 First turn off automatic depth range From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Auto DEPTH RANGE ENT 2 Press to DEPTH RANGE ENT and the Depth Range Control Scale appears 3 Press J
2. Continuous display Audible alarms Deep shallow fish zone Automatic ranging Yes with instant screen updates Auto bottom track Yes Zoom bottom track Yes Split screen zoom Yes Surface water temp Yes Speed distance log Optional requires optional speed sensor NOTICE The storage temperature range for your unit is from 4 degrees to 167 degrees Fahrenheit 20 degrees to 75 degrees Celsius Extended stor age in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liq uid crystal display in your unit This type of damage is not covered by the warranty For more information contact the factory s Customer Service Department phone numbers are listed on the last page How Sonar Works Sonar has been around since the 1940s so if you already know how it works skip ahead to the next segment on the typographical conventions used in this manual But if you ve never owned a sonar fish finder this segment will tell you the under water basics Sonar is an abbreviation for SOund NAvigation and Ranging a technol ogy developed during World War II for tracking enemy submarines Lowrance developed the world s first transistorized sportfishing sonar in 1957 A sonar consists of a transmitter transducer receiver and dis play In simple terms here s how it finds the bottom or the fish The transmitter emits an electrical impulse which the transducer con
3. FasTrack bar graph Bottom signal Sonar Page showing full sonar chart mode You can customize how the Sonar Page displays its pictures and other data in many ways Your unit also includes several special sonar features and options that can help you better interpret the underwater scene We ll discuss all of those features and options in Sec 4 but to show you how easy this unit is to operate the following page contains a simpli fied 10 step quick reference that will cover most fish finding situations The quick reference describes how your unit will operate with all the sonar features in their automatic modes which are set at the factory 36 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 settings will track the bottom displaying it in the lower por tion of the screen The full sonar chart will scroll from right to left showing you what s under the boat as you cruise across the water 5 As you re watching the sonar returns you can change the display by Zoom in to enlarge the chart for more detail press ZIN Zoom out to return to full chart mode press ZOUT 6 If necessary adjust sensitivity to improve chart rea
4. Internal tooth washer Bolt Nut e A Flat washer o Attach motor mounting bracket to transducer 2 Slide the adjustable strap supplied with the TMB S through the slot in the transducer bracket and wrap it around the trolling motor Po sition the transducer to aim straight down when the motor is in the water Tighten the strap securely du Route the transducer cable alongside the trolling motor shaft Use plastic ties not included to attach the transducer cable to the troll ing motor shaft Make sure there is enough slack in the cable for the motor to turn freely Route the cable to the sonar unit and the trans ducer is ready for use al ll yy TI Transducer mounted on trolling motor side view 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 the ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds 15 ye Partial fish arches l Sa Transducer aimed Transducer aimed too far back too far forward Full fish arch ea Proper transducer angle 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 Period
5. Once you ve determined the proper location for the unit place the sen 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 above or below waterline sealant to seal the screws Make sure the sensor is flush with the bot tom of the hull and tighten the screws Good location Stern view showing good location for mounting sensor on transom Transom Bottom of hull Speed sensor mounting configuration side view left and rear view right Bottom of hull If the base of the transom has a radius fill the gap between the tran som and the sensor with the sealant This will help ensure a smooth water flow 21 Route the sensor s cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size is 7 8 CAUTION If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable make sure it is lo cated above the waterline After installation be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above or below waterline seal ant used for the screws The sensor is now ready for use Connect the sensor to the sonar socket on the back of your unit and connect the transducer
6. Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed 7a E E OS ol Sonar Menu with Stop Chart command selected The box is unchecked indicating that the chart is scrolling across the screen Surface Clarity The markings extending downward from the zero line on the chart are called surface clutter These markings are caused by wave action boat wakes temperature inversion and more A A 6 The surface clarity control reduces or eliminates surface clutter signals from the display It does this by changing the sensitivity of the receiver decreasing it near the surface and gradually increasing it as the depth increases There are three levels of surface clarity available low medium or high It can also be turned off The default level is off To adjust the Surface Clarity level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to Sonar FEATURES ENT ENT 69 200 kHz 200 kHz Surface Clarity Surface Clarity Off v Off v Noise Rejection Noise Rejection Low he Low v Fish ID Frequency Fish ID I Fish Symbols 200 kHz I Fish Symbols I Fish Depths 50 kHz l I Fish Depths Sonar Chart Mode Sonar Chart Mode White Background ha White Background v I Chart Manual Mode F Chart Manual Mode Zoom Bar I Zoom Bar I Zone Alarm Bar T Zone Alarm Bar Sonar Features menu with Surface Clarity selected at left dual frequency menu at right single frequenc
7. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 27 28 29 33 37 43 51 55 58 59 61 64 68 73 74 75 Mounting 9 Transducer Type 33 U Units of Measure 33 Upper and Lower Limits 52 70 Utilities 31 Z Zooming 3 31 32 37 64 70 71 74 Zoom Bar 70 Zoom Pan 71 Notes 79 Notes 80 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 defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship and against failure to conform to this product s written specifications all for one 1 year from the date of original purchase by you WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR RANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship or any non conformity with the product s written specifications occurred within one year from the date of your original purchase which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip Any such defect malfunction or non conformity which occurs within one year from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivale
8. 77 Fish Symbols 4 40 44 46 53 54 56 Interpreting 40 FishTrack 54 Frequency 2 55 Change Frequency 55 H HyperScroll 56 58 59 Information Displays Customize Display 65 67 68 Installation 5 19 20 27 29 75 Sec 2 Installation amp Accessories 5 Introduction Sec 1 Introduction 1 Specifications 2 Typographical Conventions 4 K Keel Offset 33 61 62 Keypad Description 4 31 L Languages 2 33 Main Menu 31 32 33 44 60 68 N NMEA 22 23 24 25 Noise Rejection 43 44 56 O Overlay Data 56 57 58 65 P Page Displays 34 64 Digital Data 31 60 65 66 67 Ping Speed 56 58 59 60 HyperScroll 56 58 59 Power 1 2 5 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 37 62 73 74 75 Product Specifications 2 R Range 3 18 46 50 51 52 53 65 71 74 Automatic 50 Manual 51 Upper and Lower Limits 51 70 Reset Options 33 40 60 63 Reset Water Distance 33 60 61 Route 5 7 13 14 15 20 22 73 75 S Sensitivity 18 38 39 40 59 62 63 75 Simulator 33 68 69 Sonar Chart Display Options 31 32 35 40 64 65 66 67 68 Sonar Menu 39 43 57 59 63 66 69 Sonar Operation Quick Reference 37 Speed Sensors 3 20 21 22 47 61 65 78 Stop Chart 69 Surface Clarity 69 70 T Temperature Sensors 9 20 64 Text Boxes Customize Display 65 67 68 Transducer 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
9. Software Information 200kHz 60 Main Menu The Main Menu commands and their functions are Screen command changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen Sounds command enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style Transparency command adjust the level of transparency for dialogs Sonar Alarms command turns sonar alarms on or off and changes alarm thresholds Units of Measure command changes the depth speed distance or temperature units of measure Set Keel Offset command changes the depth offset of the keel from the transducer Calibrate Water Speed command calibrates the speed measurement Reset Water Distance command resets the log of distance traveled to zero Transducer Type command sets the type of transducer connected to the unit Sonar Simulator command scrolls simulated data on the sonar chart Reset Options command resets all options to factory default settings Popup Help command turns popup help on or off Set Language command chooses which language text appears in Software Information command shows the product name and soft ware version 33 Pages The unit has five Page display options accessed by pressing the PAGES key The list of display options appears in the following image Split Zoom Sonar Chart Digital Data FlashGraf Flasher A 200kHz Pages Menu A some Sonar display options All of t
10. 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 how and where to route the cables for the transducer and power This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the de sired configuration 2 Determine the approximate location for the transducer and its cable route 3 Determine the location of your battery or other power connection along with the power cable route 4 Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the sonar unit 5 Install the power cable and route it to the sonar unit 6 Mount the sonar unit Transducer Installation These instructions will help you install your Skimmer transducer on a transom on a trolling motor or inside a hull These instructions cover both single and dual frequency Skimmer transducers Please read all instructions before proceeding with any installation The smaller single frequency Skimmers typically use a one piece stainless steel mounting bracket The larger dual frequency Skimmers typically use a two piece plastic mounting bracket The trolling motor mount uses a one piece plastic bracket with an adjustable strap These are all kick up mounting brackets They help prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving If the trans ducer does kick up t
11. fish The reverse is also true The illustrations on the next page show how Fish I D can actually miss fish that are present Does that mean Fish I D is broken No the feature is simply inter preting sonar returns in a specific way to help take some of the work out of reading the screen Remember Fish I D is one of the many tools we provide so you can analyze your sonar returns for maximum fish finding information This and other features can help you successfully see beneath the boat under varied water and fishing conditions So practice with the unit in both the Fish I D mode and without to become more familiar with the feature The default for Fish I D is off 200 kHz 200 kHz Surface Clarity Surface Clarity Off y Off Y Noise Rejection Noise Rejection Low Y Low Y Fish ID Frequency Fish ID ERES 200 kHz FESTES Fish Depths 50 kHz I Fish Depths Sonar Chart Mode Sonar Chart Mode White Background Y White Background Y F Chart Manual Mode F Chart Manual Mode Zoom Bar T Zoom Bar F Zone Alarm Bar F Zone Alarm Bar Sonar Features menu with Fish I D Symbols selected at left dual frequency menu at right single frequency menu When the check box to the left is checked the feature is on To turn the Fish I D feature on 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar FEATURES ENT 2 Press 4 to Fish SymBoLs ENT EXIT EXIT To turn off Fish I D repeat the instructions in
12. 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 amplifies this return signal or echo and sends it to the display where an image of the object appears on the scrolling sonar chart The sonar s microprocessor calculates the time lapse between the transmitted signal and echo return to determine the distance to the object The whole process repeats itself several times each second 3 How to use this manual typographical conventions Many instructions are listed as numbered steps The keypad and arrow keystrokes appear as boldface type So if you re in a real hurry or just need a reminder you can skim the instructions and pick out what menu command to use by finding the boldface command text The fol lowing paragraphs explain how to interpret the text formatting for those commands and other instructions Arrow Keys The arrow keys control a horizontal line depth cursor on the sonar screen The arrow keys also help you move around the menus so you can execute different commands They are represented by symbols like these which denote the down arrow key the up arrow the left arrow and the right arrow 4 Te gt Keyboard The other keys perform a variety of functions When the text refers to a key to press the key
13. 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 noise from the engine s wiring bilge pumps VHF radio wires and cables and aerators can be picked up by the sonar Use cau tion when routing the transducer cable around these wires WARNING Clamp the transducer cable to the transom close to the transducer This can prevent the transducer from enter ing the boat if it is knocked off at high speed If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size be 1 Caution If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable make sure it is lo cated above the waterline After installation be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above or below waterline seal ant used for the mounting screws 7 Make a test run to determine the results If the bottom is lost at high speed or if noise appears on the display try sliding the trans ducer bracket down This puts the transducer deeper into the water hopefully below the turbulence causing the noise Don t allow the transducer bracket to go below the bottom of the hull 14 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 TMB S bracket
14. and repeat until the percentage is correct then press EXIT Chart Speed The rate that echoes scroll across the screen is called the chart speed The default is maximum we recommend that you leave the speed set there for virtually all fishing conditions However you might consider experimenting with chart speed when you are stationary or drifting very slowly You may sometimes achieve bet ter images as you slow down the chart speed to match how fast you are moving across the bottom 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 result in a shorter line that more closely resembles a regular fish return 47 Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range lx Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits r Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed a o o f A w E 3 o 200kHz At left Sonar Page menu with Chart Speed command selected At right Chart Speed Control Bar If you do experiment with chart speed remember to reset it to maxi mum when you resume trolling or moving across the water at higher speed To change chart spee
15. are available for this unit The SB 9BL transducer switch box switches two transducers to one sonar unit The SB 10BL transducer switch box switches two sonar units to one transducer 29 If these accessories are not available from your dealer see the acces sory ordering information on the inside back cover of this manual Visit our web site for a complete listing of all the available accessories for your unit Face Cover Your unit comes with a white protective cover that snaps on and off the front of the unit This cover is intended for use when your unit and the vehicle it s mounted in are idle WARNING When the unit is mounted in an unprotected area such as an open boat cockpit the protective face cover must be removed when the vehicle is moving at high speed This includes towing a boat on a trailer at highway speeds Otherwise wind blast can pop off the cover Now that you have your unit installed move on to Section 3 Basic So nar Operations There we ll present a series of step by step tutorials to teach you the basics of Lowrance sonar operation 30 Section 3 Basic Sonar Operation This section addresses the unit s most basic sonar operations The in structions presented in Sec 3 follow a chronological order Sec 4 Sonar Options amp Other Features will discuss other more advanced functions and utilities Material in Sec 4 is arranged in alphabetical order Before you turn on the sonar unit it s a good idea
16. boat designs If that results in electrical interference or if such a switch is not available we recommend connecting direct to the battery and in stalling an inline switch This will let you shut off power to the 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 If possible keep the power cable away from other boat wiring especially the engine s wires This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise If the cable is not long enough splice 18 gauge wire onto it The power cable has two wires red and black Red is the positive lead black is negative or ground There is also a white wire to power an optional external speaker for some units Make sure to attach the in line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible 23 For example if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or power buss This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short It uses a 3 amp fuse J External speaker wire To unit not used by this unit Red wire with To power a Black wire 3 amp fuse NMEA 2000 buss also connect a zA O SIA NMEA 2000 Power cable s LE to the boat s Optional power off battery switch for sa
17. holes You will drill one hole in the center of each slot Drill the holes For the one piece bracket use the 29 bit for the 10 screws For the two piece bracket use the 20 bit for the 12 screws 12 Transom Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes Side view shown at left and seen from above at right OU 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 Skimmer route cable over bolt and through bracket Side view shown at left and seen from above at right Both bracket types Attach the transducer to the transom Slide the transducer up or down until it s aligned properly with the bottom of the hull as shown in the preceding and following figures Tighten the bracket s mounting screws sealing them with the sealant Adjust the transducer so that it s parallel to the ground and tighten the nut until it touches the outer washer then add 1 4 turn Don t over tighten the lock nut If you do the transducer won t kick up if it strikes an object in the water 13 Bottom of hull Flat bottom hull Deep vee hull 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
18. step 2 FishTrack The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it ap pears on the display This lets you accurately gauge the depth of tar gets This feature is available only when the Fish I D feature is on The default setting for FishTrack is off To turn on FishTrack Note These instructions will turn on FishTrack and Fish I D at the same time 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar FEATURES ENT 54 2 Press J to FisH DEPTHS ENT EXIT EXIT To turn off FishTrack repeat the instructions in step 1 Turning off FishTrack in this manner will not turn off Fish I D symbols 1 Symbols with 200 be 20 te FishTrack depths Surface Clarity Surface Clarity E orf y orf y 50 2 Noise Rejection Noise Rejection Low pel Low X Fish ID Frequency Fish ID Ix Fish Symbols 200 kHz IX Fish Symbols RESIDES 50 khz dFish Depths Sonar Chart Mode Sonar Chart Mode White Background y White Background ad I Chart Manual Mode I Chart Manual Mode I Zoom Bar Zoom Bar a F Zone Alarm Bar F Zone Alarm Bar aes 200khIzE Gi Sonar Features menu with Fish I D Depths selected at left dual frequency menu center single frequency menu When the check box to the left is checked the feature is on At right Sonar Page showing Fish I D symbols and FishTrack depths turned on Frequency Change Transducer Frequency X105C DF only The X105C DF tr
19. to learn about the different keys the Main Menu the four Page screens and how they all work together BUT if you just can t wait to get on the water turn to the one page Quick Reference on page 37 Keyboard E LOWRANCE x lt 1054 8 ZOUT ZIN 9 2 PAGES ALARM 7 3 MENU EXIT X105C DF sonar unit front view showing full sonar chart screen display and keyboard 1 PWR LIGHT Power amp Light The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight 2 PAGES Pressing this and the and 4 arrow keys switches the unit between the five different page display options Full Sonar Chart Split Zoom Sonar Chart Digital Data FlashGraf and Flasher 31 3 MENU Press this key to show the menus and submenus which allow you to select a command or adjust a feature 4 ARROW KEYS These keys are used to navigate through the menus make menu selections move the chart cursor and enter data 5 ENT Enter This key allows you to save data 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 shortcut to access the various sonar alarms Press this key once to open the Alarms menu 8 ZOUT Zoom Out This key lets you zoom the screen out This key returns you to a full sonar chart display showing the entire water column from surface to bottom 9 ZIN Zoom In This key
20. you wish you may now use J or T to select other Data Types for display Overlay Data Shown v Depth wv Water Temperature Bearing Course Distance Total Distance Altitude Closing Speed Off Course Position Error Travel Time Arrival Time Total Travel Total Arrival Data Size E Small Data list showing Ground Speed selected to display on Sonar Page 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT To turn off displayed data 1 Press MENU J to OverLay DATA ENT 2 Press J or T to select Data Type ENT The selected data type disappears from the top of the list and reverts to its previous unchecked position If you wish you may now use J or T to select other Data Types to turn off 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT 57 To change displayed data font size 1 Press MENU J to OverLay DATA ENT 2 Press J or T to select Data Type press gt or amp to Data Size EXIT The selected data type will be displayed in the new size To change the font size for another Data Type press ENT and repeat these steps be ginning with step two above 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT Tip If you wish you can change the displayed data font size when you select a data type 1 From the Sonar page press MENU J to OverLay DATA ENT 2 Press 4 or T to select Data Type press gt or lt to select Data Size ENT The data will be shown in the new
21. 000 buss is already powered you can ignore the NMEA 2000 Power cable Never attach two power sources to a single NMEA 2000 buss If you do need to power your NMEA 2000 buss attach the NMEA 2000 Power cable to your boat s battery just as indicated in the following segment for connecting your unit s Power Supply cable The NMEA 2000 Power cable s red wire should be attached with provided 3 amp fuse to the boat battery s positive terminal and the NMEA 2000 Power cable s black and shield wires should both be attached to the battery s negative terminal 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 attach the power cable directly to the battery CAUTION When using the unit in a saltwater environment we strongly rec ommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable when the unit is not in use When the unit is turned off but still connected to a power supply electrolysis can occur in the power cable plug This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the electri cal contacts in the cable and the unit s power socket In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the power cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most
22. 2 Press J to FisH DEPTHS gt to 50 kHz 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 Sonar FEATURES ENT 2 Press 4 to Fish SYMBOLS gt to 200 kHz ENT 3 Press EXIT EXIT to clear the menu HyperScroll See the entry on Ping Speed which controls the HyperScroll feature Noise Rejection See the entry on Advanced Signal Processing in this section Overlay Data To change the digital data shown floating on top of the Sonar Page To select data for display 1 Press MENU J to OverLay DATA ENT 2 Press J or T to select Data Type ENT 56 Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Ping Speed 200kHz lx Auto Sensitivity r Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits Sonar Features Overlay Data Shown v Depth v Water Temperature Track Bearing Course Distance Total Distance Ground Speed Altitude Closing Speed Off Course Position Error Travel Time Arrival Time Total Travel Total Arrival Data Size E Small Overlay Data command on the Sonar Menu at left Overlay Data Shown selection menu right In this example we scrolled down the data list to highlight Ground Speed When selected the data type shifts to the top of the data list and a check mark appears beside the data type If
23. Auto and re set the factory setting at the same time Tip For quicker sensitivity adjustments try leaving the Sensitivity Control Bar on the screen as the chart scrolls You can see the 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 63 Sonar Color Mode The default color scheme for the sonar chart is white background but we offer other variations to suit your viewing preferences You can se lect the chart to be displayed in grayscale reverse grayscale blue back ground or Nightview IceView or bottom color tracking To change the chart mode color scheme 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar FEATURES ENT 2 Press J to SONAR COLOR Mope ENT 3 Press 4 or T to Mode Name ENT 4 Press EXIT EXIT to return to the Sonar Page Sonar Page amp Sonar Chart Display Options The Pages Menu offers five chart display options To access them press PAGES or J to Option Name EXIT Split Zoom Sonar Chart Digital Data FlashGraf Flasher 200kHz Pages Menu A sonar chart display options Full Sonar Chart This is the default mode used when the unit is turned on for the first time or when it s reset to the factory defaults The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left Depth scales on the right side of the screen aid in determining
24. LEI see ordering information on the inside back cover A sandwich hull also requires polyester resin Selecting a Transducer Location 1 The location must be in the water at all times at all operating speeds 2 The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all times If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water interference caused by bubbles and turbulence will show on the sonar s display in the form of random lines or dots whenever the boat is moving 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 should be installed with its face pointing straight down if possible For shoot thru applications Many popular fishing 6 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 Deadrise less than 10 Strakes Pad 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 t interfere with the trailer or hauling of the boat Also don t mount it close
25. Line command selected At right the ColorLine control bar To adjust the ColorLine level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to CoLORLINE ENT 2 The ColorLine Control Bar appears Press J to decrease ColorLine press to increase Colorline 3 When it s set at the desired level press EXIT 50 1 ColorLine 4 Rice A gt F li e By a 0 At left little ColorLine indicates a soft bottom probably sand or mud At right the wider ColorLine indicates a harder rocky bottom k Thin or no ColorLine Y ae ot os XN Depth Cursor The depth cursor consists of a horizontal line with a digital depth box on the right side The numbers inside the box show the depth of the cursor 49 Cursor line Depth box Sensitivity x Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range lx Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits r Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed n 200 S 9 At left Sonar Page menu with Depth Cursor command selected At right sonar chart with the depth cursor active The line indicates the school of fish is 31 91 feet deep The cursor can be moved to any location on the screen letting you pin point the depth of a target 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to DePTH Cursor ENT 2 The depth cursor appears Press 4 to lower the cursor line press T to raise the cursor line
26. al These units use the TS 1BL temp sensor However please note that the Sonar socket on your unit is designed to read only one temp sensor Since your transducer contains a built in temp sensor attaching the TS 1BL to your unit s Sonar socket will over ride the temperature information provided by the transducer s temp sen sor Your unit will only display the temperature provided by the TS 1BL Optional Speed Sensor Installation All the units in this series can display speed and distance traveled but only the X105C DF comes packed with a speed sensor If you wish to purchase an optional additional sensor for your unit refer to the acces sory ordering information inside the back cover of this manual The following instructions describe how to install the SP BL speed sensor 20 Recommended tools for this job include drill 7 8 drill bit 1 8 drill bit for pilot holes screwdriver Required supplies for this job include four 8 stainless steel wood screws 3 4 long high quality marine grade above or below waterline sealant First find a location on the boat s transom where the water flow is smoothest Don t mount the sensor behind strakes or ribs These will disturb the water flow to the speed sensor Make sure the sensor will remain in the water when the boat is on plane Also make sure the lo cation doesn t interfere with the boat s trailer Typically the sensor is mounted about one foot to the side of the transom s centerline
27. ansducer operates with both 200 kHz and 50 kHz The 200 kHz frequency has a 12 cone angle and the 50 kHz frequency has a 35 cone angle The default frequency is 200 kHz which is best for use in shallow water about 300 feet or less This frequency is the best choice for about 80 percent of the fresh and salt water sport fishing applications When you get into very deep salt water 300 to 500 feet or deeper the 50 kHz fre quency is the best choice The 200 kHz transducer will give you better detail and definition but less depth penetration The 50 kHz transducer will give you greater depth penetration but a little less detail and less definition Remember all sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water There is a common exception to these rules of thumb Some fishermen on freshwater lakes or the ocean using downriggers like to see them on the sonar In many of those cases you ll see a 50 kHz transducer frequency in use because the wider cone angle lets them watch the baitl 55 Sonar Features 200 kHz Surface Clarity or f v Noise Rejection Low v Fish ID Frequency I Fish Symbols ENG I Fish Depths 50 kHz Sonar Chart Mode White Background y F Chart Manual Mode I Zoom Bar F Zone Alarm Bar 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 J to Sonar FEATURES ENT
28. ansparency Depth Sonar Alarms CEEME h tt Units of Measure f Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed PEED ETD l Reset Water Distance woe Depth Transducer Type 100 ft F Sonar Simulator Reset Options Fee am x Popup Help Set Language Enabled Adjust Zone Software Information 200kHz A I Fish Alarm At left Main Menu and Sonar Alarms command At right the Sonar Alarms menu 44 To adjust and turn on the shallow alarm 1 Press ALARM gt to SHALLOW ALARM DEPTH ENT 2 Press or J to change the first number then press gt to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the depth is correct then press ENT 3 Press lt to SHALLOW ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT 4 To turn off the alarm press ALARM ENT EXIT EXIT 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 ALARM to DEEP ALARM ENABLED gt to DEEP ALARM DEPTH ENT 2 Press T or 4 to change the first number then press to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the depth is correct then press ENT 3 Press lt to DEEP ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT 4 To turn off the alarm press ALARM J to Deep ALARM En ABLED ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT To switch to a different depth setting open the Sonar Alarms menu and repeat the instructions
29. but it can be fooled Some of the echoes calculated to be fish could be tree limbs or tur tles To see what s under your boat in maximum detail we recommend you turn off Fish I D and begin learning to interpret fish arches Fish I D is most handy when you re 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 under your boat you ll hear it Fish I D can also be useful when you want to screen out some of the sonar detail gathered by your unit For example in one case fisherman in San Francisco Bay saw clouds of clutter in the water but no fish arches When a down rigger was pulled up it brought up several small jellyfish The fisherman switched their sonar to Fish I D which screened out the schools of jellyfish and clearly showed the game fish there as fish symbols 40 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 animated illustrations and more pic tures of actual sonar returns all described in detail There s even a printer friendly version of the tutorial available on our web site it makes a great suppl
30. ccees 1 4 VGA color transflective TFT display 5 0 12 7 cm diagonal viewing area Resolution 0 320 pixels vert x 240 pixel horiz resolu tion 153 600 total pixels Backlighting Color backlit screen and keypad for night use Input power 0 10 to 15 volts DC Case SiZOlcooconnnnnnnccnnncccoos 5 4 H x 6 9 W x 3 4 D 18 8 x 17 6 x 8 6 cm sealed and waterproof suitable for saltwater use Back up memory Built in memory stores user settings for decades Languages 065 10 menu languages selectable by user Sonar Frequency ccccceceee 50 200 kHz for X105C DF 200 kHz for X100C Transducers A dual frequency Skimmer transducer with built in temperature sensor is packed with the X105C DF It has 35 12 cone angles A single frequency with built in temperature sensor is packed with the X100C It has a 20 cone angle Transducers operate at speeds up to 70 mph 61 kts Maximum transmitter power X105C DF 4 000 watts peak to peak 500 watts RMS X100C 2 400 watts peak to peak 300 watts RMS Sonar sounding depth capability X105C DF 2 500 feet 762 meters X100C 900 feet 274 meters 2 Actual capability depends on transducer configuration and installation bottom com position and water conditions All sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water Depth display
31. cy menu To change the ASP level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar FEATURES ENT 43 2 Press J to Noise REJECTION ENT 3 Press J or T to select a setting then press ENT 4 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT 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 Depth Alarm which has both a Shallow and a Deep setting Only the bottom signal will trigger this alarm This is useful as an anchor watch a shallow water alert or for navigation Depth Alarms The depth alarms sound a tone when the bottom signal goes shallower than the shallow alarm s setting or deeper than the deep alarm s set ting For example if you set the shallow alarm to 10 feet the alarm will sound a tone if the bottom signal is less than 10 feet It will continue to sound until the bottom goes deeper than 10 feet The deep alarm works just the opposite It sounds a warning tone if the bottom depth goes deeper than the alarm s setting Both depth alarms work only off the digital bottom depth signals No other targets will trip these alarms These alarms can be used at the same time or individually Screen Sounds Shallow Alarm Tr
32. d 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to CHART SPEED ENT 2 The Chart Speed Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease chart speed press to increase chart speed 3 When it s set at the desired level press EXIT ColorLine ColorLine lets you distinguish between strong and weak echoes It paints a brighter color on targets that are stronger than a preset value This allows you to tell the difference between a hard and soft bottom For example a soft muddy or weedy bottom returns a weaker signal which is shown with a narrow colored line dark blue tinged with red or a little yellow Since fish are among the weakest echoes they show up mostly as blue arches A hard bottom or other relatively hard target returns a strong signal which causes a wider brightly col ored line reddish yellow to bright yellow If you have two signals of equal size one with red to yellow color and 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 48 Sensitivity lx Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range lx Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits r Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed 200kHz 40 At left Sonar Page menu with Color
33. dability Press MENU ENT and the Sensititvy Menu will appear on the left of your screen Use T and J to change the setting Boosting sensitivity will show more information on your screen which may cause clutter Reducing sensitivity will filter out some information but could omit important images We recommend adjusting sensitivity until the background is lightly peppered that is scattered dots ap pear but individual objects like fish arches or bottom structure can be easily picked out of the background 7 Watch the display for the appearance of fish arches When you see arches you ve found fish Stop the boat and get your lure or bait into the water at the depth indicated on the sonar chart 8 Gauge the fish depth by visually comparing the fish arches with the depth scale on the right side of the screen or get a more accurate measure with the Depth Cursor Press MENU J to DEPTH CURSOR ENT Press J or T to align the cursor line with the fish arch The exact depth appears in a box at the right end of the cursor line To clear the cursor press EXIT 9 If you are drifting at a very low speed or anchored you are not mov ing fast enough for a fish to return the tell tale fish arch signal As you drift over a fish or as a fish swims through the transducer s signal cone the fish echo will appear as a straight line suspended between the surface and the bottom 10 To turn off the unit press and hold PWR key for three secon
34. dal while cruise control is on You can tell the car to run faster but when you let off the gas the cruise control automatically keeps you from running slower than the minimum speed setting In the unit auto mode will let you increase sensitivity to 100 percent but the unit will limit your minimum setting This prevents you from turning sensitivity down too low to allow automatic bottom tracking When you change the setting with auto turned on the unit will continue to track the bottom and make minor adjustments to the sensitivity level with a bias toward the setting you selected Adjusting sensitivity in Manual Sensitivity Mode is similar to driving a car without cruise control you have complete manual control of the car s speed In the unit manual mode allows you to set sensitivity at 100 percent maximum or zero percent minimum Depending on wa ter conditions the bottom signal may completely disappear from the screen when you reduce sensitivity to about 50 percent or less Try adjusting sensitivity in both auto and manual modes to see how they work To adjust sensitivity 1 Press MENU ENT 2 The Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease sensitivity press to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum limit a tone sounds Sensitivity x Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range lx Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limit
35. ditions 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 levels let you see this detail but it can also clutter the screen with many undesired signals Typically the best sensitivity level shows a good solid bottom signal with Grayline and some surface clutter Automatic Sensitivity The default sensitivity mode is automatic The unit bases the sensitiv ity level on water depth and conditions When the unit is in the auto matic mode sensitivity is automatically adjusted to keep a solid bottom signal displayed plus a little more power This gives it the capability to show fish and other detail However situations occur when it becomes necessary to increase or de crease the sensitivity This typically happens when you wish to see more detail so an increase in sensitivity is indicated Or wave action and boat wakes can create enough tiny air bubbles to clutter much of the water column In that case a decrease in sensitivity is indicated to reduce some of the clutter The control bar used to adjust sensitivity up or down is the same whether the unit is in the automatic or manual mode In automatic you can adjust sensitivity up to 100 percent but the unit will limit your minimum setting In auto the unit will continue to make small ad justments allowing for the setting you selected In manual mode you have complete con
36. ds 37 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 from time to time Sensitivity Sensitivity controls the unit s ability to pick up echoes If you want to see more detail try increasing the sensitivity a little at a time There are situa tions when too much clutter appears on the screen Decreasing the sensitivity can reduce the clutter and show the strongest fish echoes if fish are present As you change the sensitivity setting you can see the difference on the chart as it scrolls Fig 2 200kHz These figures show results of different sensitivity levels on the same lo cation Fig 1 Sensitivity at 88 percent determined by Auto Sensitivity Typical of full auto mode Fig 2 Sensitivity set at 75 percent Fig 3 Sen sitivity set at 50 percent Fig 4 Sensitivity set at 100 percent 38 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 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 pe
37. ds for each fish symbol size shown on the display Shallow Alarm Depth Enabled 4 ft Deep Alarm 7 Enabled peti gt 100 ft Zone Alarm I Enabled Adjust Zone igiFish Alarm Sonar Alarms menu with Fish Alarm selected The check box to the left is blank indicating the alarm is turned off 46 To turn the fish alarm on 1 Press ALARM to FisH ALARM ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT 2 To turn off the alarm press ALARM J to FisH ALARM ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT 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 If the sen sor is reading 5 percent slower than true speed you will enter 5 in the window When you make a run to compare your ground speed to speed sensor speed perform your test in relatively calm water free of current if pos sible Unless of course you are taking the current speed into consid eration when making your calculation After you have a correction fig ure here s how to enter it 1 Press MENU MENU J to CALIBRATE WATER SPEED ENT 2 Enter the number you calculated earlier press T or J to change the first character or then press gt to move the cursor to the next number
38. e following illustration Notice there are letters molded into each ratchet Place each ratchet into the bracket with the letter A aligned with the dot stamped into the metal bracket This position sets the transducer s coarse angle adjustment for a 14 transom Most outboard and stern drive transoms have a 14 angle Align plastic ratchets in bracket B Two piece bracket Locate the four plastic ratchets in the trans ducer s hardware package Press two ratchets into the sides of the plas tic bracket and two on either side of the transducer as shown in the fol lowing illustrations Notice there are letters molded into each ratchet 9 Place the ratchets into the bracket with the letter A aligned with the alignment mark molded into the bracket Place the ratchets onto the transducer with the letter A aligned with the 12 o clock position on the transducer stem These positions set the transducer s coarse angle adjustment for a 14 transom Most outboard and stern drive tran soms have a 14 angle 2 e O Alignment letters Alignment positions mai D Transducer bracket Ls nsert and align ratchets I Transducer Transducer bracket F gt A SA IS Va Add ratchets to bracket and transducer Aligning the transducer on the transom A One piece bracket Slide the transducer between the two ratch ets Temporarily slide the bolt thou
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40. ecessary you can cut off excess length from unused cable branches but leave enough room to tape off exposed wire ends to prevent an elec trical short 25 Sonar unit rear view Sonar socket Power Data socket Network socket SP BL optional speed sensor NMEA 0183 data cable unused P NMEA 2000 buss adapter NMEA 2000 cable Power cable Transducer Power Supply cable To NMEA 2000 buss Cable connections for this unit Mounting the Unit Bracket In Dash or Portable You can install the 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 gimbal bracket to a swivel mount which can be used on the dash or overhead mounting positions 26 Optional R A M mounting system Bracket Installation Mount the unit in any convenient location provided there is clearance behind the unit when it s tilted for the best viewing angle You should also make sure there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power transducer and data cables A drawing on the next page shows the di mensions of a gimbal mounted unit Holes in the bracket s base allow wood screw or through bolt mounting You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin fiber glass panels to
41. ement to this operation manual For the ultimate training aid be sure to download the free emulator software for your unit Aside from being just plain fun this program can help you learn both basic and advanced operations without burning boat fuel Lowrance is one of the first sonar manufacturers to provide this type of training tool for customers This PC application simulates the actual sonar unit on your computer You can run it from your computer keyboard or use your mouse to press the virtual keys Easy download and installation instructions are avail able on our web site PAGES ALARM MENU EXIT ENT e Start 2 QW EY Microsoft Word _0156 LB LMS 335c DF Emulato e Rey 1 24 PM Free training emulator is available for your unit on our web site 41 Notes 42 Section 4 Sonar Options amp 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 display pos sible under most conditions The ASP feature is an effective tool in combating noise In sonar terms noise is any undesired signal It is caused by electrical and mechanical sources such as bilge pumps engine ignition systems and wiring air bubbles passing over the face of the transducer
42. even vibration from the engine In all cases noise can produce unwanted marks on the display The ASP feature has four settings Off Low Medium 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 continually using the unit with the high ASP setting There are times when you may want to turn the ASP feature off This allows you to view all incoming echoes before they are processed by the ASP feature Sensitivity x Auto Sensitivity 200 kHz 200 kHz Colorline Surface Clarity Surface Clarity Depth Range orf M off M Auto Depth Range Noise Rejection Noise Rejection Upper And Lower Limits Low y Low a r Stop Chart Chart Speed Fish ID Frequency Fish ID Depth Cursor F Fish Symbols 200 kHz I Fish Symbols Overlay Data Fish Depths C 50 kHz T Fish Depths Sonar Features y Ping Speed Sonar Chart Mode Sonar Chart Mode 79 White Background White Background y i s A E i Chart Manual Mode I Chart Manual Mode gt F 4 I Zoom Bar I Zoom Bar j 200kHz 40 F Zone Alarm Bar I Zone Alarm Bar At left Sonar Menu with Sonar Features selected In the Sonar Features menu Noise Rejection is selected with ASP in the default low setting center dual frequency menu at right single frequen
43. ff at the right end of the title bar To use the simulator 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU MENU J to Sonar SIMULATOR ENT Screen Sounds Transparency Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed Reset Water Distance Transducer Type Sonar Simulator Reset Options x Popup Help Set Language Software Information a Main Menu with Sonar Simulator command selected The Simulator is turned off check box is unchecked 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 68 Be 200kHz 6 E screen and a sonar chart plays much like the simulator Unlike the simulator the demo mode is for demonstration only and will auto matically stop as soon as you turn on the unit with a transducer at tached The simulator will continue to function normally Stop Chart If you are running multiple units on a boat or using this unit in a car there are times when you may want to turn off the sonar This com mand turns off the sonar and stops the chart from scrolling Sonar re starts automatically each time you turn on your unit Press MENU J to Stop CHART ENT EXIT To turn on sonar and start the chart scrolling again repeat the above step Sensitivity x Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range r Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits
44. font size To return to the previ ous page press EXIT EXIT Sonar Page with Overlay Data turned on This example shows Depth Ground Speed and the Track the boat is following NOTE Some data types can be displayed in only one font size If that is the case the Data Size box will not be displayed for that data type Ping Speed HyperScroll Ping Speed controls the rate at which the transmitter and transducer broadcast sonar sound waves pings into the water The unit has a default ping speed of 50 percent At normal boating speeds this auto matically provides enough return echoes to refresh the screen and scroll the chart at maximum chart speed 58 However when you are running at high speeds or just want the fastest possible screen update you may want to use the HyperScroll feature When you change the Ping Speed to any setting greater than 50 per cent the unit automatically enters HyperScroll mode These faster ping rates allow you to maintain a high detail picture on the screen and the screen refresh rate and chart scroll speed can keep pace with the boat as it moves quickly over the bottom terrain When using HyperScroll you may also need to manually decrease the sensitivity for optimum performance Depending on water depth and other conditions HyperScroll may cause a second bottom echo to return to the transducer during the next ping cycle or sounding This can result in a large amount of cl
45. gh the transducer assembly and hold it against the transom Looking at the transducer from the side check to see if it will adjust so that its face is parallel to the ground If it does then the A position is correct for your hull 10 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 can move the transducer so it s parallel with the ground If you can then go to step 3A If it doesn t repeat step 2A but use a different alignment letter until you can place the transducer on the transom correctly Ratchets Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom B Two piece bracket Assemble the transducer and bracket as shown in the following figure Temporarily slide the bolt though the transducer assembly but don t tighten the nut at this time Hold the assembled transducer and bracket against the transom Looking at the transducer from the side check to see if it will adjust so that its face is parallel to the ground If it does then the A positions are correct for your hull If the transducer s face isn t parallel with the ground remove and disassemble the transducer and ratchets Place the ratchets into the bracket holes with the letter B aligned wit
46. h the bracket alignment mark Place them on the transducer aligned with the 12 o clock posi tion on the transducer stem Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom Again check to see if you can move the transducer so it s parallel with the ground If you can then go to step 3B If it doesn t repeat step 2B but use a different alignment letter until you can place the transducer on the transom correctly 11 3 Lock washer a Nut Flat washer Bolt Flat washer Assemble transducer and bracket 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 Metal Metal washer Assemble transducer and bracket B Two piece bracket Once you determine the correct position for the ratchets assemble the transducer as shown in the figure in step 2B Don t tighten the lock nut at this time Drilling mounting holes Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground The trans ducer s centerline should be in line with the bottom of the hull Don t let the bracket extend below the hull Mark the center of each slot for the mounting screw pilot
47. he bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation Determine which of the mounting positions is right for your boat Re member the transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation 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 below waterline sealant adhesive compound Dual frequency transom installations Tools two adjustable wrenches drill 20 0 161 drill bit flat head screwdriver Supplies four 1 long 12 stainless steel slotted wood screws high quality marine grade above or below waterline sealant adhesive compound Single frequency trolling motor installations Tools two adjustable wrenches flat head screwdriver Supplies plastic cable ties Shoot through hull installations Tools these will vary depending on your hull s composition Consult your boat dealer or manufacturer Other tools are a wooden craft stick or similar tool for stirring and applying epoxy and a paper plate or piece of cardboard to mix the epoxy on Supplies rubbing alcohol 100 grit sandpaper specially formulated epoxy adhesive available from
48. he display options show the sonar chart in some format 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 The Pages Menu allows you to switch among the five chart display op tions To access them press PAGES or 4 to Option Name EXIT The Sonar Page has its own menu which is used for some advanced func tions and for setting various options Sonar Options and other features are discussed in Sec 4 To Access the Sonar Page menu press MENU Split Zoom Sonar Chart Digital Data FlashGraf Flasher 200kHz At left A Menu A sonar chart display option commands At right Sonar Page in full sonar chart display mode 34 49 9 ll Shallow tt UE Full Sonar Chart Split Zoom Sonar Chart Digital Data Sonar chart display options from left FlashGraf and flasher Sensitivity x Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range x Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Sonar Page Menu Most of these functions are discussed in Sec 4 35 Digital data Surface signal Surface clutter overlay depth amp temperature Depth scale In FasTrack fish arches show as horizontal bars Fish arches i Structure Zoom bar
49. he water than it really is 1 Press MENU MENU J to SET KEEL OFFSET ENT 2 The Keel Offset dialog box appears Press J to change the plus sign to a minus sign 3 Press gt to the first number then press to change the number to 3 4 Press gt to the second number then press T to change the number to 5 then press EXIT The depth indicators now accurately show the depth of water beneath the keel NOTE If knowing the exact depth of water beneath the keel is less important you can calibrate the depth indicators so that they show the actual wa ter depth from surface to bottom To do this first measure the distance from the face of the transducer up to the surface the water line on the boat In this example we will use 1 5 feet This will be entered as a positive 1 5 feet which makes the depth indicators perform as if the transducer s higher in the water than it really is 61 1 Press MENU MENU J to SET KEEL OFFSET ENT 2 The Keel Offset dialog box appears with a plus sign at the front of the box 3 Press gt to the first number then press T to change the number to 1 4 Press gt to the second number them press T to change the num ber to 5 then press EXIT The depth indicators now accurately show the water depth from surface to bottom Sensitivity amp Auto Sensitivity The sensitivity controls the ability of the unit to pick up echoes Sensi tivity can be adjusted because water con
50. hull lay up and construction Second the transducer angle cannot be adjusted for the best fish arches on your sonar display This is not an issue for flasher style sonars 8 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 Fourth if your Skimmer transducer has a built in temp sensor it will only show the temperature of the bilge not the water surface temp Follow the testing procedures listed in the shoot thru hull installation section at the end of this lesson to determine if you can satisfactorily shoot through the hull TRANSOM TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING The best way to install these transducers is to loosely assemble all of the parts first place the transducer s bracket against the transom and see if you can move the transducer so that it s parallel with the ground The following instructions sometimes vary depending on the mounting bracket that came with your transducer Single frequency Skimmers come with a one piece stainless steel bracket while dual frequency Skimmers come with a two piece plastic mounting bracket Use the set of instructions that fits your model 1 Assembling the bracket A One piece bracket Press the two small plastic ratchets into the sides of the metal bracket as shown in th
51. ically wash the transducer s face with soap and water to re move any oil film Oil and dirt on the face will reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation SHOOT THRU HULL PREPARATION Hulls With Floatation Materials The transducer installation inside a fiberglass hull must be in an area that does not have air bubbles in the resin or separated fiberglass lay ers The sonar signal must pass through 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 chosen area See the following figure 16 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 Fill with polyester resin Flotation material Inner hull aes MW Outer hull Epoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull ERA SS Epoxy to hull first For example some but not all manufacturers use a layer of fiberglass then a core of balsa wood finishing with an outer layer of fiberglass Removing the inner layer of fiberglass and the balsa wood core exposes the outer layer of fiberglass The transducer can then be epoxied di rectly to the outer layer of fiberglass After the epoxy cu
52. in step 3 above Zone Alarm The zone alarm is triggered when any echo passes inside the zone alarm bar shown on the right side of the screen To adjust and turn on the zone alarm 1 Press ALARM to Zone ALARM ENABLED gt to ADJUST ZONE ENT 2 To set the upper boundary for the Zone Alarm use or gt to select UPPER then press T or J to move the top of the bar to the desired depth 3 To set the lower boundary for the Zone Alarm use lt or gt to select Lower then press 7 or J to move the bottom of the bar to the desired depth 45 Sonar Alarms Shallow Alarm Depth I Enabled hi ft Deep Alarm Depth Enabled 100 ft Zone Alarm Enabled I Fish Alarm At left Sonar Alarms menu with Adjust Zone command selected At right Adjust Zone Alarm selection box with Upper selected 4 Press EXIT lt to ZONE ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT Now any echo fish bottom structure within the zone alarm s depth range will trigger the zone alarm 5 To turn off the alarm press ALARM J to Zone ALARM En ABLED ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT To switch to a different depth setting open the Sonar Alarms menu and repeat the instructions in steps 3 and 4 above Fish Alarm Use the fish alarm for a distinctive audible alarm when fish or other suspended objects are detected by the Fish I D M feature Fish I D must be turned on for the Fish Alarm to work A different tone soun
53. ip You can customize other digital data boxes before returning to the Sonar Page After changing the first box by selecting the Data Type and pressing Enter use the 4 key to select another box to change When the selected box title bar flashes press ENT T or J to select data type ENT Repeat these steps until you re finished customizing then press EXIT to return to the Sonar Page FlashGraf The FlashGraf sonar page option represents a flasher style sonar com bined with a scrolling chart and four small data boxes A circular dial shows all returning echoes at a high screen refresh rate It uses the ColorLine feature to show weaker targets as lighter colors The bottom depth is also shown as a black bar across the outer circle Surface clutter Fish signal approximately 16 feet Bottom signal FlashGraf page 67 Flasher We ve also included a full screen flasher for those times you need to see all the detail Like FlashGraf the Flasher page represents a flasher style sonar but without the additional data boxes and narrow scrolling chart 50 0 Surface clutter Fish signal approximately 13 feet Bottom signal Flasher page Sonar Simulator This unit has a built in simulator that lets you run it as if you were on the water All sonar features and functions are useable When in simulator mode you will see the chart file name in the Sonar Page title bar and a play symbol will flash on and o
54. is shown in bold sans serif type For example the Enter key is shown as ENT and the Menu key is shown as MENU Menu Commands A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters in a bold sans serif type like this DEPTH Cursor These indicate that you are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action of some kind with the menu item Text that you may need to enter or file names you need to select are show in italic type such as data type Instructions Menu Sequences Most functions you perform with the sonar unit are described as a se quence of key strokes and selecting menu commands We ve written them in a condensed manner for quick and easy reading For example instructions for turning on the Fish ID feature would look like this 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to Sonar FEATURES ENT 2 Press 4 to FisH SYmBOLs 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 press and hold the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select highlight the Sonar Features menu command Then press the Enter key Step 2 would mean Press the down arrow key to select highlight the Fish ID symbols command Next press the Enter key then press the Exit key twice 4 Section 2 Installation amp Accessories Preparations You can install the sonar system in some other order if you prefer
55. ish around lots of structure and cover your transducer may be frequently kicking up from object strikes If you wish you may move the transducer a little higher for more protection There are two extremes you should avoid Never let the edge of the mounting bracket extend below the bottom of the hull Never let the bottom the face of the transducer rise above the bottom of the hull Shoot thru hull vs Transom Mounting In a shoot thru hull installation the transducer is bonded to the inside of the hull with epoxy The sonar ping signal actually passes through the hull and into the water This differs from a bolt thru hull installa tion often called simply thru hull In that case a hole is cut in the hull and a specially designed transducer is mounted through the hull with a threaded shaft and nut This puts the transducer in direct contact with the water Typically shoot thru hull installations give excellent high speed opera tion and good to excellent depth capability There is no possibility of transducer damage from floating objects as there is with a transom mounted transducer A transducer mounted inside the hull can t be knocked off when docking or loading on a trailer However the shoot thru hull installation does have its drawbacks First some loss of sensitivity does occur even on the best hulls This varies from hull to hull even from different installations on the same hull This is caused by differences in
56. isplay Now turn on each piece of electrical equipment on the boat and view the effect on the sonar s display For example turn on the bilge pump and view the sonar display for noise If no noise is present turn the pump off then turn on the VHF radio and transmit Keep doing this until all electrical equipment has been turned on their effect on the sonar display noted then turned off If you find noise interference from an electrical instrument trolling mo tor pump or radio try to isolate the problem You can usually reroute the sonar unit s power cable and transducer cable away from the wiring that is causing the interference VHF radio antenna cables radiate noise when transmitting so be sure to keep the sonar s wires away from it You may need to route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the battery to isolate it from other wiring on the boat If no noise displays on the sonar unit from electrical equipment then make sure everything except the sonar unit is turned off then start the engine Increase the RPM with the gearshift in neutral If noise ap pears on the display the problem could be one of three things spark plugs alternator or tachometer wiring Try using resistor spark plugs alternator filters or routing the sonar unit s power cable away from engine wiring Again routing the power cable directly to the battery helps eliminate noise problems Make sure to use the in line fuse sup plied with the unit when wiring
57. l also tell you about some of the available accessories Section 3 covers Basic Sonar Operation It will show you how easy it is to run your sonar right out of the box This section features a one page Sonar Quick Reference If you ve already jumped ahead and fig ured out how to install the unit yourself and you just can t wait any longer turn to the Quick Reference on page 37 and head for the water with your sonar unit After you ve gained some experience with your sonar you ll want to check out Section 4 which discusses more advanced Sonar Options and Other Features When you come to a sonar menu command on the unit s screen you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of contents or index just flipping through Section 3 or scanning through the sonar options in Section 4 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 to see just how much sonar power your unit contains It s important to us and our power users but if you don t care how many watts of power the unit has skip ahead to important information on how sonar works on page 3 Capabilities and Specifications X100C X105C DF General Display cccccccc
58. lets you zoom the screen in This key en larges fish signals and bottom detail Power lights on and off To turn on the unit press PWR As the unit powers up the Full Sonar Chart is displayed first To turn on the backlight press PWR again The unit has three backlight levels to select from Repeatedly pressing PWR will cycle through the backlight settings and turn off the backlight Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for 3 seconds Main Menu The unit has a Main Menu which contains some function commands and some setup option commands The instructions in this section will deal only with sonar functions the basic commands that make the unit show sonar signals on your screen This sonar unit will work fine right out of the box with the factory default settings But if you want to learn about the various sonar options see Sec 4 Sonar Options amp Other Features You can access the Main Menu from any of the four Page screens by pressing MENU MENU To clear the menu screen and return to the page display press EXIT Remember our text style for MENU MENU means press the Menu key twice See a full explanation of our instruction text formatting on pages 4 How to use this manual 32 Sounds Transparency Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed Reset Water Distance Transducer Type r Sonar Simulator Reset Options x Popup Help Set Language
59. lled Over the next few years however NMEA 2000 will become much more common To help you get the most out of this technology your Lowrance unit is designed to work with a NMEA 2000 network as soon as it becomes available Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network Your unit can be connected to a NMEA 2000 buss receiving sensor infor mation from any Lowrance units attached to the buss Contact LEI Extras look inside back cover for accessory ordering information for a NMEA 2000 buss adapter cable if you would like to do this Simply attach the adapter cable s manual locking collar connector to the Network port on the back of the sonar unit and attach the other end to an available port on the NMEA 2000 buss as shown in the following image To NMEA 2000 To sonar N unit s Network network port socket Lowrance unit direct connection to NMEA 2000 buss As soon as the unit is connected to the network it will begin receiving shared information Please note that the buss must be powered to oper ate For more on powering a NMEA 2000 buss see the instructions earlier in this section NMEA 0183 Cable Connections NMEA is a standard communications format for marine electronic equipment Your sonar unit cannot currently communicate with a NMEA 0183 network so the Data cable wires will not be used We rec ommend wrapping any exposed wire ends with electrical tape and tucking the excess cable out of the way If n
60. llows you to better see the virtually instantaneous sonar returns just as you would on a flasher sonar unit For more informa tion on FasTrack see its entry in this section Reset Options This command is used to reset all features options and settings to their original factory defaults This is useful when you have changed several settings and want to return the unit to basic automatic operation 1 Press MENU MENU J to RESET Options ENT 2 Press lt to Yes ENT 3 All the menus are cleared and the unit reverts to the full sonar chart just as if you had turned it on for the first time All options have been returned to the factory settings Screen Screen Sounds Sounds Transparency Transparency Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Cz EE Re Reset all the Tr options rSe NES no x Popup Help Set Language Software Information Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed Reset Water Distance Transducer Type F Sonar Simulator Reset Options ix Popup Help Set Language Software Information ena sa a 0 4 200kHz 60 At left Main Menu with Reset Options command selected At right the Reset Options dialog box with Yes selected Reset Water Distance The sonar chart s Digital Data display option includes a box that shows distance traveled called Water Distance Thi
61. lor and consistency Do not mix too fast or bubbles will form in the epoxy After mixing you have 20 minutes to complete the installation before the epoxy becomes unworkable Spread a thin layer of epoxy about 1 16 or 1 5 mm thick on the face of the transducer as shown in the previous figure Make sure there are no air pockets in the epoxy layer Then apply the remaining ep oxy to the sanded area on the hull 3 Press the transducer into the epoxy twisting and turning it to force any air bubbles out from under the transducer face Stop pressing when you bottom out on the hull When you re finished the face of the transducer should be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of epoxy between the hull and transducer 4 Apply a weight such as a brick to hold the transducer in place while the epoxy cures Be careful not to bump the transducer while the ep oxy is wet Leave the weight in place for a minimum of three hours Allow the epoxy to cure for 24 hours before moving the boat 5 After the epoxy has cured route the cable to the sonar unit and it s ready to use Speed Temperature Sensors Optional Temperature Sensor All the units in this series can display water temperature from a single analog sensor Your unit comes packed with a transducer with a temp sensor built into it If you wish to purchase an optional additional sen sor for your unit refer to the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this manu
62. lt 12 volt water installations battery NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Power Cable Data Cable Power connections for the units in this series 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 WARNING This product must be independently fused with the en closed 3 amp fuse or equivalent even if you connect to a fused accessory or power buss If a malfunction happens inside the unit extensive dam age can occur if the enclosed fuse is not used As with all electrical devices this unit could be damaged to a point that it is unrepairable and could even cause harm to the user when not properly fused CAUTION Do not use this product without a 3 amp fuse wired into the power cable Failure to use a 3 amp fuse will void your warranty 24 This unit has reverse polarity protection No damage will occur if the power wires are reversed However the unit will not work until the wires are attached correctly An optional 8 foot CA 4 external power cable with a cigarette lighter adapter is available from Lowrance NMEA 2000 Cable Connections NMEA 2000 is a new buss network specifically designed for boats This is a very young industry standard and at the time of printing few boats being built now have a NMEA 2000 buss insta
63. n the boat is not moving fish sig nals are long drawn out lines on a normal chart display FasTrack con verts the graph to a vertical bar graph that with practice makes a use ful addition to fishing at a stationary location Surface clutter Fish arches Structure In FasTrack fish arches show as horizontal bars Bottom signal H B ColorLine Sonar Page showing FasTrack bar graph Fish I D Fish Symbols amp Depths The Fish I D feature identifies targets that meet certain conditions as fish The microcomputer analyzes 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 screen in place of the actual fish echoes There are several fish symbol sizes These are used to designate the relative size between targets In other words Fish I D displays a small fish symbol when it thinks a target is a small fish a medium fish sym bol on a larger target and so on The sonar s microcomputer is sophisticated but it can be fooled It can t distinguish between fish and other suspended objects such as trotlines turtles submerged floats air bubbles etc Individual tree limbs ex tending outwards from a group of limbs is the hardest object for the Fish I D feature to distinguish from fish 53 You may see fish symbols on the screen when actually there are no
64. nann nono 7 Shoot Thru Hull vs Transom Mounting ccccssccceceeeerees 8 Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting 006 9 Trolling Motor Bracket Installation ccccscssscceceeceeeeeeees 15 Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches ccccccccccceeees 15 Shoot Thru Hull Preparation and Installation 16 Speed Temperature Sensors cccccccccscsssssssscsccesscccccceseeees 20 Power Connecti0WS cccccccnnnnnnnonnnononononononocononnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnonononnnnons 22 NMEA 2000 Cable Connections ooooooooncnnnnnccnccnnnonnnnnnnnnnnonnnanononos 25 Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network ccccccnnnnnnnnonnnnncnnnnos 25 NMEA 0188 Cable Connections oooooooncncnonccnconononnnnnannononnnnnnnnnss 25 Mounting the Unit Bracket in Dash or Portable 26 Other AccessorleS occccccnnnnnonnonnonnnononnnnnncconononannnnnnnnonnnnnnnnonoccnnnns 29 Face Cover nina dla debe 30 Sec 3 Basic Sonar OperatiON ooocccccocnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncncnncccconnns 31 Key board omis e i OE ee 31 Power Lights Turn Unit On and Off ooooooccnccnnococcncnonoonnnnnnnnns 32 MEA A 32 Pages ia cnn cn o e 34 Basic Sonar Quick Reference oooomocccocononnnnannnnnncncnncnocooons 37 Sonar Operations i fei ees iia ate 37 Fish Symbols vs Full Sonar Chart cooooooocccnnnoooccncconooncnnnnnnnnns 40 Other Free Training Aids ccoooococcncnnooocnnnconnnncnnnncnnnnnnnncnonnnoss 41 Sec 4 Sonar Op
65. nd a product for repair or replacement you must first receive a return authorization number from Customer Service Products shipped without a return authorization will not be accepted When shipping we recommend you do the following 1 Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit 2 If you are sending a check for repair please place your check in an envelope and tape it to the unit 3 For proper testing include a brief note with the product describing the problem Be sure to include your name return shipping address and a daytime telephone number An e mail address is optional but useful 4 Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent any damage during shipping 5 Write the Return Authorization RA number on the outside of the box underneath your return address 6 For your security you may want to insure the package through your shipping courier Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit ll LOWRANCE We Lead We Find You Win Lowrance Pub 988 0156 001 Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 012304 Lowrance Electronics Inc
66. ng the Digital Data Chart Screen The Digital Data Chart screen can be customized to show digital data different from the defaults first shown To customize this screen 1 From the Sonar Page in Digital Data mode press MENU J to Customize ENT Sensitivity x Auto Sensitivity Colorline 50 3 tt Shallow 1 tt Depth Range r Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping it Deep 100 it At left the Sonar Menu showing the Customize command highlighted At right the label for the first customizable data box Water Tempera ture or W Temp begins flashing to indicate it is selected 2 The Water Temperature box title bar flashes indicating the box con tents can be changed Press ENT or J to select data type ENT EXIT 66 Den Den Customize Window Customize Window i i o Total Arrival Total Arrival Local Time UTC Time Off Course CDI Graphic Position Error Trip Time Trip Distance Local Time UTC Time Off Course CDI Graphic Position Error Trip Time Trip Distance Average Speed Date Depth Water Speed Water Distance Options List for customizing Digital Data boxes At left the list first ap pears with Water Temperature selected At right Maximum Speed has been picked to replace Water Temperature in the top digital data box T
67. ng 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 performance from your com pact wide screen fish finder First we want to thank you for buying a Lowrance sonar Whether you re a first time user or a professional fisherman you ll discover that your unit is easy to use yet capable of handling demanding sonar tasks You won t find another sonar unit with this much power and this many features for this price Our goal for this book is to get you on the water fast with a minimum of fuss Like you we d rather spend more time boating or fishing and less time reading the manual So we designed our book so that you don t have to read the whole thing from front to back for the information you want At the start or end of each segment we ll tell you what content is coming up next If it s a concept you re already familiar with we ll show you how and where to skip ahead for the next important topic We ve also made it easy to look up any tips you may need from time to time Here s how The manual is organized into 6 sections This first section is an intro duction to the sonar unit It tells you the basics you need to know be fore you can make the unit look below the surface to find some fish Section 2 will help you install your unit and the transducer We l
68. nough In order for the unit to dis play a fish arch it has to be able to receive the fish s echo from the time it enters the cone until it leaves If the sensitivity is not high enough the unit shows the fish only when it is in the center of the cone 3 Use the Zoom feature It is much easier to display fish arches when zoomed in on a small range of water than a large one For example you will have much better luck seeing fish arches with a 30 to 60 foot range than a 0 to 60 foot range This enlarges the targets allowing the dis play to show much more detail 4 The boat must be moving at a slow trolling speed to see fish arches If the boat is motionless fish stay in the cone showing on the screen as straight horizontal lines NOISE A major cause of sonar problems is electrical noise This usually ap pears on the sonar s display as random patterns of dots or lines In se vere cases it can completely cover the screen with black dots or cause the unit to operate erratically or not at all 74 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 Processing Sensi tivity should be set at 90 95 percent There should be a steady bottom signal on the d
69. nt to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If such defect malfunc tion or non conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product THIS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS JUST DESCRIBED IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances 1 when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 2 when the product has been con nected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than ac cording to the instructions furnished with the product 3 when any serial number has been effaced altered or removed or 4 when any defect problem loss or damage has resulted from any accident misuse negligence or carelessness or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner s manual for th
70. ntinuously 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 change the range to a realistic one for example 0 100 feet and increase the sensitivity As you move into shallower water a bottom signal should appear 4 Check the battery voltage If the voltage drops the unit s transmitter power also drops reducing its ability to find the bottom or targets Bottom echo disappears at high speeds or erratic digital read ing or weak bottom echo while boat is moving 1 The transducer may be in turbulent water It must be mounted in a smooth flow of water in order for the sonar to work at all boat speeds Air bubbles in the water disrupt the sonar signals interfering with its ability to find the bottom or other targets The technical term for this is cavitation 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the sonar This causes the sonar to automatically increase its discrimination or noise rejection feature This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display Try using resis tor spark plugs or routing the sonar unit s power and transducer cables away from other electrical wiring on the boat No fish arches when the Fish I D feature is off 1 Make sure the transducer is pointing straight down This is the most common problem if a partial arch is displayed 2 The sensitivity may not be high e
71. ooocnncnnononcnnnccnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnncnnnnnnss 59 Adjust SensItiVibY ccomooocccnncnononcnnncnnnonnnnncconnncnnncnnnnnnnnnccnnnn ross 59 Turn Off HyperScroll oeren etir a aE TEE 60 Reset OPtlON8 iii a A 60 Reset Water Distance occccccnnnnnnononononcnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnanonnnnnnnnnos 60 Set Keel Olleria linia AONA Aa 61 Sensitivity amp Auto SensltiVitY ccoooooconcconooonnnncnnnonnnnnncnnnnnnnnncnno 62 Turn Auto Sensitivity Back on oooooocccnnnooccnncconoonnnnnnnnnonnnnncnno 63 Sonar Color Mode ccoooooccccnnoooocnncnonoonnnnnnnnnonononcnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnncninnos 64 Sonar Page amp Sonar Chart Display Options cooooocccccnnnoccnnnn no 64 Full Soni Chabuca cia Mattias ake 64 Split Zoom Sonar Chatt arroari E aaan iTA AREAN EA 65 Digital Data Chart ocne inr EE ra EE GN 65 Customizing the Digital Data Chart Screen 006 66 FlashGot ia a E E AA 67 Flashes ltda 68 Sonar Simulator ii asia 68 Stop CARE A A A A A A 69 Surface Clarity ananisi dei Bates 69 Upper and Lower Limits cocccnnnnnnonooonononcnononononnnnnnnnanannnononnnnnnnos 70 Loom S LOOM Bar sc Siete cess costal aia eta dea seaweeds odes 70 Zoom DAA LA Cees a we ae hats 71 Sec 5 Sonar Troubleshooting cccccccccsssssessssssssceceeees 73 Sec 6 Supplemental Material ccccccccccssssssssssscceceeees 77 A O 77 Section 1 Read Me First How this manual can get you out on the water fast Welcome to the exciti
72. or T to select a different depth range A horizontal black bar highlights the selected range 4 When the new range is selected press EXIT to clear the menu To turn Auto Depth Range on again From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Auto DEPTH RANGE ENT EXIT NOTE The sonar s depth capability depends on the transducer installa tion water and bottom conditions 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 shallow and deep depth range limits that are shown on the screen provided there is at least 10 feet between the upper and lower limit you select For ex ample a range from 12 feet to 34 feet could be used Changing the upper and lower limits gives you far greater control over the depth range This feature lets you zoom in the display in almost unlimited combinations Nearly any segment of the water column from the surface to the bottom can be shown This enlarges the sonar targets to best suit your fishing needs and water conditions 51 Sensitivity Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity Colorline Colorline Depth Range x Auto Depth Range sonar Chart Limits Si Depth Range lx Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits F Stop Chart ts Chart Speed cl a Depth Cursor D ft Overlay Data O Lower Limit Sonar Fea
73. ore positioning the bracket be sure to hold the cables against the rear edge of the hole Then slide the bracket over the hole and butt the rear of the bracket base firmly against the cables thus pinning them in place against the side of the hole Finally fasten the bracket to the dash Attach the unit to the gimbal bracket using the supplied gimbal knobs and washers 28 In Dash Installation You can mount the unit in the dash with an optional FM 5 In Dash Adapter Kit The kit includes mounting hardware a template for cut ting the hole and an instruction sheet part 988 0147 43 a Top R 7 9 0 31 In Dash ean Template 4 46 Millimeters Inches ALWAYS VERIFY DIMENSIONS In dash mounting template for the sonar unit showing dimensions NOTE The figure above is not printed to scale A scaled template FM 5 In Dash Adapter Kit instructions is available for free download from our web site www lowrance com Portable Installation Like many Lowrance products this sonar unit is capable of portable operation by using an optional portable power pack The power pack and an optional portable transducer expand the uses for your sonar unit The power pack makes it easy to use the unit on your boat or take it to the dock on a float tube on an ice fishing trip or use it as a second sonar in a friend s boat Look inside the back cover of this manual for accessory ordering information Other Accessories Two switch boxes
74. ory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 661 3983 905 629 1614 not toll free 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern Standard Time M F outside Canada and the USA If you have technical return or repair questions contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit To locate a dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Lo cator 82 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories such as power cables or transducers 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 Lowrance dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator Or you can consult your telephone directory for listings 2 U S customers LEI Extras Inc PO Box 129 Catoosa OK 74015 0129 Call 1 800 324 0045 or visit our web site www lei extras com 3 Canadian customers can write Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Shipping Information If it becomes necessary to se
75. po LOWRANCE Pub 988 0156 001 www lowrance com X100C X105C DF Fish finding Depth Sounding Sonars Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright 2004 Lowrance Electronics Inc All rights reserved Lowrance is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics Inc Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice All features and specifications subject to change without notice All screens in this manual are simulated On the cover X105C DF shown Other models covered in the manual are similar For free owner s manuals and other information visit our web site www lowrance com Lowrance Electronics Inc 12000 E Skelly Dr Tulsa OK USA 74128 2486 Printed in USA Table of Contents Sec 1 Read Me First cct c cccsecieceetiencesestet csttvccsdectesneceesdendecestesss 1 Capabilities and Specifications X100C X105C DF 2 How Sopar Works iii ata ticas 3 How to Use this Manual Typographical Conventions 4 Sec 2 Installation amp Accessories comoooonoccnonononncnnnnononnoncnoonos 5 Preparate a Eea a A Ea E aeS cans 5 Transducer InstallatioN coccccccnnnnnnnononoonnnncnnnncnnnonnnnnnnnnnonononono 5 Selecting a Transducer Locati0O ooooooooccnnccncononnnnnnnanonononnnnnoss 6 How Low Should You GoO7 occccccnnnnnnnnononnnoncnnnononocccononanna
76. r than approximately one foot from the engine s lower unit This will prevent cavitation bubble interference with propeller operation 5 If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electrical noise from engine wiring bilge pumps and aerators can be displayed on the sonar s screen Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires CAUTION Clamp the trans ducer cable to transom near the transducer This will help prevent the transducer from entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed Good location Poor location Good location Poor angle Good location Good and poor transducer locations How low should you go For most situations you should install your Skimmer transducer so that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull This will usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protec tion from bangs and bumps Transom Transducer centerline Hull bottom 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 coming out of the water as you cross waves or wakes Move the transducer a little lower to help prevent this If you cruise or f
77. reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware Install the gimbal bracket Orient the bracket so the arms slope toward the front of your unit 27 Drill a 1 inch 25 4 mm hole in the dash for the power transducer and data 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 position and results in a neat in stallation Some customers however prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the cable hole it s a matter of personal preference 27 6 173 9 1 09 6 85 OO 137 9 OO 5 43 OO h 157 9 DO y 16 22 a E 7 Millimet 56 9 Inch 2 24 a Front view left and side view right showing dimensions of the X100C or X105C DF when mounted on gimbal bracket 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 matter what type of installation you prefer be sure to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or swiveling the unit If you choose to fill in the hole be sure to position the cables against the rear edge of the hole as you apply the fill material Bef
78. res for 24 hours fill the remaining space with polyester resin When the job is finished the hull is watertight and structurally sound Remember the sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass Any air bubbles in the fiberglass or the epoxy will reduce or eliminate the sonar signals Testing Determines Best Location Ideally the shoot thru transducer should be installed as close to the transom as possible close to the centerline This will give you the best performance during high speed maneuvers Transducer location Transducer location high speed trolling speed Ve E 8 NEE Shoot thru hull transducer locations for high speed or trolling speed operation 17 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 water Adjust the sensitivity and range controls until a second bottom echo is seen on the display You ll need to turn off Auto Sensitivity Auto Depth Range and ASP Try a range setting that is two to three times the water depth The harder more rocky the bottom the easier it will be to get a second bottom signal Don t touch the controls once
79. rical wiring on the boat may help Route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the battery instead of through a fuse block or ignition switch 2 Inspect the transducer cable for breaks cuts or pinched wires 3 Check the transducer and power connector Make sure it s securely plugged in to the unit Weak bottom echo digital readings erratic or no fish signals 1 Make sure the transducer is pointing straight down Clean the face of the transducer Oil dirt and fuel can cause a film to form on the trans ducer reducing its effectiveness If the transducer is mounted inside the hull be sure it is shooting through only one layer of fiberglass and that it is securely bonded to the hull When attaching a transducer to the inside of a hull ONLY use the epoxy available from LEI order information is inside the back cover Do NOT use RTV silicone rubber adhesive or any other type of epoxy The LEI epoxy is specially formulated so that it will cure properly for shoot through applications 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the sonar This causes the sonar to automatically increase its discrimination or noise rejection feature This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display 73 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 co
80. s F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed 200kHz 60 At left Sonar Menu with Sensitivity command selected At right the Sensitivity Control Bar 39 NOTE If you want to change the sensitivity in Manual Mode first turn off Auto Sensitivity from the Sonar Page press MENU J to Auto Sensitivity ENT to Sensitivity 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 learning it s possible to scramble the settings so that the sonar picture disappears from your screen If that happens remember that it s easy to switch back to full automatic operation by simply restoring the factory auto settings Here s how To Restore Factory Settings 1 Press MENU MENU J to RESET Options ENT 2 The unit asks if you want to reset all the options Press lt to Yes ENT All options are reset and the unit reverts back to the Full Sonar Chart Fish Symbols vs Full Sonar Chart You may have noticed in the quick reference that we used fish arches in full sonar chart mode for our example and not the popular Fish I D fish symbol feature Here s why Fish I D is an easier way for a sonar novice to recognize a fishy signal return when he sees it However locating fish by symbol only has some limitations Your sonar unit s microprocessor is remarkably powerful
81. s information is calculated 60 from an optional water speed sensor The Water Distance window can be reset to zero using the Reset Water Distance command Press MENU MENU J to RESET WATER Distance ENT The menus are cleared and the water distance is reset to 0 00 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 dis played by the digital depth chart depth scale chart cursor or fish sym bols is not the exact water depth If the transducer is 1 foot below the surface and the screen shows the water depth as 30 feet then the ac tual depth is 31 feet On sailboats or other large vessels with deep drafts the distance be tween the transducer installation and the keel or lower engine unit can be several feet In those cases an inexact depth reading could result in grounding or striking underwater structure The Keel Offset feature eliminates the need for the navigator to mentally calculate how much water is under his keel Keel Offset lets you calibrate the digital depth chart depth scale chart cursor depth and fish symbol depth displayed on the screen To calibrate the depth indicators first measure the distance from the face of the transducer to the lowest part of the boat In this example we will use 3 5 feet This will entered as a negative 3 5 feet which makes the depth indi cators perform as if the transducer s lower in t
82. serve the bottom signal You ll need to figure some way to prop the transducer into position while you make your test run A brick or two might be sufficient to hold it in place 5 When you re satisfied with a location mark it and proceed with the installation Shoot thru hull Installation If you are installing the transducer on a hull with floatation material sandwiched within the hull refer to the text Hulls With Flotation Ma terials beginning on page 16 1 Make sure the area is clean dry and free of oil or grease then sand both the inside surface of the hull and the face of the transducer with 100 grit sandpaper The sanded hull area should be about 1 1 2 times the diameter of the transducer The surface of the hull must be flat so the entire transducer face is in contact with the hull prior to bonding After sanding clean the hull and transducer with rubbing alcohol to remove any sanding debris Spread epoxy here Sand this surface Epoxy transducer to hull WARNING Use only the epoxy available from LEI It has been for mulated to work with these installation procedures Other epoxy types may be too thin or may not cure to the right consistency for optimum transducer performance 19 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 co
83. the depth of targets The line at the top of the screen represents the surface The bottom depth and surface temperature if equipped with a temperature sensor or a transducer with a temp sensor built in show at the top left corner of the screen The FasTrack display shows just to the right of the scale This changes all echoes into short horizontal bars replicating a flasher so nar The zoom bar on the far right shows the area that s zoomed when the zoom is in use See the Zoom section for more information 64 Full Sonar Chart The Overlay Data depth and water temperature are set to different text sizes 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 screen Split Zoom Sonar Chart Image at left shows the left window zoomed to 2X The right image shows the left window zoomed to 4X Digital Data Chart This mode shows the chart on the right side of the screen The left side has five large digital data boxes or windows containing by default Water Depth Water Temperature Water Speed from an optional speed sensor Water Distance distance traveled or log it also requires a speed sensor and Voltage 65 27 9 Er ft Deep 100 tt Digital Data Chart Customizi
84. the power cable to the battery When no noise appears on the sonar unit after all of the above tests then the noise source is probably cavitation Many novices or persons with limited experience make hasty sonar installations which function perfectly in shallow water or when the boat is at rest In nearly all cases the cause of the malfunction will be the location and or angle of the transducer The face of the transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all boat speeds Read your trans ducer owner s manual or the Installation instructions Sec 2 in this manual for the best mounting position 75 Notes 76 Section 6 Supplemental Material Index A Accessories 1 26 27 29 30 Sec 2 Installation amp Accessories 5 Alarms 32 33 44 45 46 Depth Alarms 44 Fish Alarm 44 46 47 Zone Alarm 44 45 46 Antenna 75 ASP Advanced Signal Processing 18 43 Backlights Lighting 2 31 Batteries 5 23 24 73 74 75 Brightness 33 C Calibrate Speed 47 Chart Speed 47 48 Communications Ports 22 23 24 25 Contrast 33 Cursor 37 Customize Display 65 67 68 D Data Boxes Customize Display 65 67 68 Depth Cursor 4 37 49 50 Depth Range 3 18 46 50 51 52 53 65 71 74 Automatic 50 Manual 51 Upper and Lower Limits 51 52 70 Display Options 31 32 35 40 64 65 66 67 68 F FasTrack 53 Fish Depths 54 Fish I D 40 44 46 53
85. they ve been set True bottom Second A AS range setting 200kHz Example of a second bottom signal Unit is in 30 feet of water with range set at 80 feet and sensitivity set at 87 percent 2 Next take the transducer out of the water and place it in the water in the sump of the boat face down The transducer face is shown in the figure on the following page Notice how the signal strength de creases The second bottom signal will probably disappear and the bot tom signal intensity will likely decrease 3 Now move the transducer around to find the best location with the strongest possible bottom signal If you find a spot with an acceptable bottom signal mark the location and move on to step 4 If you can t get an acceptable bottom signal try turning up the sensi tivity by three or five keystrokes and then move the transducer around once more If you find a spot that works mark it and move on to step 4 If you have to turn up sensitivity by more than five keystrokes to get a good signal the transducer should be mounted on the outside of the hull This is especially true if you have to turn sensitivity all the way up to get a decent bottom signal 18 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 ob
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87. to the speed sen sor s socket If you have any questions concerning the installation of the sensor please contact your local boat dealer 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 is a Data cable that connects to a NMEA 0188 interface The end with three wires red black and shield is a power cable that supports a NMEA 2000 buss The thicker three wire cable red black and white is the Power Supply for your unit and optional external speaker connection for some units Power Supply wires red black and white To unit NMEA 2000 Power wires _ lt a red black and shield Data Cable wires blue yellow orange and shield 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 installing all the wires that you will use with this unit Powering a NMEA 2000 Buss NMEA 2000 Power cable A NMEA 2000 buss must be connected to a power source to operate If you have a pre existing NMEA 2000 installation it may already be 22 connected to another power source If your NMEA 2
88. trol over sensitivity with the 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 62 To adjust sensitivity in auto mode 1 Press MENU ENT 2 The Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease sensitivity press to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum limit a tone sounds Sensitivity x Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range lx Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits r Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed 200kHz 60 At left Sonar Menu with Sensitivity command selected At right the Sensitivity Control Bar To adjust sensitivity in manual mode 1 First turn off Auto Sensitivity from the Sonar Page press MENU J to AUTO SENSITIVITY ENT 2 Press T to SensitivITY ENT and the Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press 4 or T to pick a different sensitivity setting When it s set at the desired level press EXIT To turn Auto Sensitivity back on From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Auto Sensitivity ENT EXIT NOTE To return to the original factory setting for Auto Sensitivity see the entry in this section on Reset Options If sensitivity is in manual mode the Reset Options command will switch back to
89. tures Ping Speed S lso ft Ping op At left Sonar Page Menu with Upper and Lower Limits command se lected At right Sonar Chart Limits menu with Upper Limit selected To change the upper and lower limits 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU 4 to UPPER AND Lower Limits ENT The Sonar Chart Limits menu appears with Upper Limit selected 2 To set the upper limit press ENT Press T or J to change the first number then press gt to move the cursor to the next number and re peat until the depth is correct then press EXIT 3 To set the lower limit press J to Lower Limit ENT Press or J to change the first number then press gt to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the depth is correct then press EXIT EXIT EXIT zoomed with Upper and Lower Limits focusing on the portion of the water column from 20 feet to 40 feet deep In the zoomed image note the target definition around the structure 52 To turn off upper and lower limits Reactivate Auto Depth Range From the Sonar Page press MENU J to AUTO DEPTH RANGE ENT EXIT FasTrack This feature automatically converts all echoes to short horizontal lines on the display s far right side The graph on the rest of the screen con tinues to operate normally FasTrack gives you a rapid update of condi tions directly under the boat This makes it useful for ice fishing or when you re fishing at anchor Whe
90. u rapidly move the zoomed area up and down to different depths By pointing your zoom at different portions of the chart as it scrolls you can get a good close up look at structure or cover below you To use Zoom Pan switch to a manual depth Range setting see page 51 and turn on 2X or 4X Zoom Then simply press or J to pan up and down the water column 71 Notes 72 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 manual Unit won t turn on 1 Check the power cable s connection at the unit Also check the wiring 2 Make sure the power cable is wired properly The red wire connects to the positive battery terminal black to negative or ground 3 Check the fuse 4 Measure the battery voltage at the unit s power connector It should be at least 10 volts If it isn t the wiring to the unit is defective the battery terminals or wiring on the terminals are corroded or the bat tery needs charging Unit freezes locks up or operates erratically 1 Electrical noise from the boat s motor trolling motor or an accessory may be interfering with the sonar unit Rerouting the power and trans ducer cables away from other elect
91. utter appearing on the screen If this occurs just decrease the sensitivity to a level that eliminates the clutter When you turn HyperScroll off you can return to your original sensitivity level Sensitivity x Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range r Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits r Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed 0 0 1 3 2 ae 00 E At 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 J to PING SPEED ENT 2 The Ping Speed Control Bar appears Press to increase ping speed press J to decrease speed When it s set at the desired level press EXIT To adjust Sensitivity 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU ENT 2 The Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease sensitivity press to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum limit a tone sounds 59 To turn off HyperScroll 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to PING SPEED ENT 2 The Ping Speed Control Bar appears Press to decrease ping speed to 50 percent When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you boost ping speed and switch into HyperScroll the width of the FasTrack bar graph display doubles in width at the right side of the screen This a
92. y menu 2 Press J or T to select clarity level EXIT EXIT EXIT In the illustration at left Surface Clarity is turned off The right view shows Surface Clarity set at High Upper and Lower Limits See the entry in this section for Depth Range Upper and Lower Limits Zoom amp Zoom Bar Zooming the display is a common fast and easy method used to en large small detail fish signals and the bottom with its associated struc ture This unit lets you zoom the display quickly and easily by pressing the Zoom In key ZIN Pressing ZIN once doubles the size 2X of all echoes on the screen Pressing it again quadruples the size of the echoes 4X When turned on the zoom bar on the far right side of the screen shows which echoes will be displayed on the screen when the ZIN key is pressed 70 For example pressing the ZIN key once will enable a 2X zoom which will show all echoes that are between the top and bottom of the 2X zoom bar Pressing the key again will give a 4X zoom and only the ech oes between the top and bottom of the 4X bar will show on the screen Press the Zoom Out key ZOUT to return the display to the normal mode At left Sonar Page normal view Center same view zoomed to 2X Right same view zoomed to 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 yo

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