Lowrance electronic X-4 User's Manual
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1. Yes Zoom bottom track Yes Split screen zoom No Surface water temp Yes built into transducer Optional external temperature sensor or combo speed temp sensor available NOTICE The storage temperature for your unit is from 4 degrees to 167 degrees Fahrenheit 20 degrees to 75 degrees Celsius Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit This type of damage is not covered by the warranty For more information contact the facto ry s Customer Service Department phone numbers are inside the manual s back cover iv Transducer Installation Preparations You can install the sonar in some other order if you prefer but we rec ommend this installation sequence Caution You should read over this entire installation section before drill ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel 1 Determine the approximate location for the sonar GPS 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 desired 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 so nar GPS unit 6 Install the power cable and route it to the sonar GPS unit2. Attach the unit to the bracket by first connecting the power transducer and accessory cables Then hold the sonar unit vertically and slide it onto the bracket from above The back of the unit should be touching the front of the bracket as you lower it into position As you push down the unit will lock into place with a distinct click To adjust the viewing angle pinch the ratchets with one hand then tilt the unit with your other hand Release the ratchets and the unit locks into the new position To dismount the unit for storage press the rat chets and lift the unit off the bracket Portable Sonar Installation Like many Lowrance products the X 4 sonar is capable of portable op eration It uses the optional PPP 12 portable power pack The PPP 12 package includes the power pack battery adapter and a port able transducer The transducer can be stored inside the power pack The PPP 12 requires eight AA alkaline batteries Batteries are not included 17 To use a portable power pack you install the batteries and then attach the sonar unit to the power pack s bracket Plug in the pow er transducer cable and you re ready to fish The PPP 12 has a quick release mounting bracket built into the case Installing the Batteries Open the case and lay it flat The latch is located below the handle Insert eight AA size batteries into the battery adapter and place it in the battery compartment Slip the battery cover tabs into the slo
3. 7 Mount the sonar GPS unit to the bracket 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 stain less steel mounting bracket The larger dual frequency Skimmers typi cally use a two piece plastic mounting bracket The trolling motor mount uses a one piece plastic bracket with an adjustable strap 1 These are all kick up mounting brackets They help prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving If the transducer does kick up the 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 Phillips head screwdriver Supplies high quality marine grade above or below waterline sealant adhesive compound
4. Dual frequency transom installations Tools two adjustable wrenches drill 20 0 161 drill bit Phillips head screw driver 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 Phillips head screwdriver Supplies plastic cable ties 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 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 closer than approximately one foot from the engine s lower unit This will prevent cavit
5. Fish arches Fish I D symbols 80 Mk a gF Underwater scene in normal fish arch mode left Fish I D menu with the feature turned on right FishTrack The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it ap pears on the display To turn on off FishTrack 1 Press MENU until the FisH ID menu appears Press y to select TRAck or OFF 2 Press PWR If you want to turn off FishTrack depths but leave Fish ID on press Y to select On then press PWR Remember Fish I D must be on in order to use the Fish Track feature Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm sounds a tone when a fish symbol appears on the screen The Fish 1 D feature must be turned on for fish alarms to work 29 To turn on off the fish alarm 1 Press MENU until the Fish ALARM menu appears Press 7 to select ON OFF 2 Press PWR to clear the menu from the screen Fish ID right Depth Alarms The depth alarms consist of a shallow and a deep alarm The shallow alarm sounds an alarm tone when the bottom is shallower than the alarm s setting The deep alarm sounds a tone when the bottom is dee per than the alarm s setting Shallow Alarm To set the shallow alarm 1 Press MENU repeatedly until SHALLOW ALARM appears 2 Press to Ser VaLuE Use Y to enter the first number in the dialog box then press DOWN MENU to move to the next digit Repeat those steps until the desired depth has been entered in the dialog
6. Press MENU repeatedly until BATTERY ALARM appears 2 Press the J to Ser Value The Low Battery Alarm Value dialog box will appear Input a voltage value between 7 and 18 volts Use the 4 keys to enter the first number in the dialog box then press DOWN MENU to move to the next digit Repeat those steps until the desired value has been entered in the dialog box To move the cursor back to any of the previously entered numbers press UP MENU Low Batt Alarm Value 007 Battery Alarm Off Set Value 30 Ma 80 04 28 Low Battery Alarm Value left Battery Alarm menu right 3 Press PWR to return to the Battery Alarm menu Use f to select On which will turn on the alarm then press PWR to clear the menu If the voltage value falls below the alarm s setting the alarm will sound and a message will appear on the screen To turn off the alarm 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the BATTERY ALARM menu appears Press 1 to OFF 2 Press PWR to clear the menu 32 Noise Reject and ASPTM The ASP Advanced Signal Processing feature is a noise rejection system that constantly evaluates the effects of boat speed water condi tions and electrical interference and automatically gives you the best display possible under most conditions The ASP feature has three set tings Off Low and High To change the ASP setting 1 Press MENU until the Noise REJECTION menu appears Use f y to select the desired setting
7. aca 36 Software Informatico arado 36 Reset OPA a tdi tte NE 36 Specifications X 4 Case SIZE cccccccncncncncnnns Display ula as Resolution 000 Backlighting Input power Current drain Back up memory Frequency 005 General 5 8 H x 4 3 W x 2 5 D 14 7 cm H x 10 8 cm W x 6 6 cm D sealed waterproof suitable for saltwater use High contrast Film SuperTwist LCD Di agonal viewing area 3 5 8 9 cm 240 pixels vert x 160 pixels horiz resolu tion 38 400 total pixels incandescent backlit screen 10 to 17 volts DC 170 ma lights off 240 ma lights on Built in memory stores sonar settings when unit is turned off Sonar 200 kHz A Skimmer transducer comes packed with your unit Its 20 cone angle offers a wide fish detection area of up to 60 with high sensitivity settings Operates at boat speeds up to 70 mph 61 kts 800 watts peak to peak power typical 100 watts RMS power typical 600 feet 180 meters Actual capability de pends on transducer configuration and instal lation bottom composition and water condi tions All sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water 111 Depth display Continuous digital readout Audible alarms Deep shallow fish Automatic ranging Yes with instant screen updates Auto bottom track
8. mount s ratchets with one hand then tilt the unit with your other hand Release the rat chets and the unit locks into the new position To remove the unit from the PPP 12 press the ratchets and lift the unit off the bracket Ratchet To mount the sonar slide the unit onto the bracket from above left To adjust the view press and release spring loaded ratchets while tilt ing the unit right 19 Portable Transducer Assembly Make sure there is one washer on each side of the transducer inside the bracket Slide the other washer over the end of the bolt and screw on the nut Screw the suction cup onto the bracket using the supplied screw and flat washer Tie the nylon cord through the hole in the top of the bracket When using the transducer tie the other end of the nylon cord to the boat This will help prevent losing the transducer if it comes off Clean the chosen area of the hull before attaching the suc tion cup Locate the transducer on the hull as shown in the following figure Don t let the bracket extend below the hull because water pres sure against it can cause the suction cup to come off at speed Portable transducer installed on boat transom 20 Tie nylon cord here Suction CUp Nut Bolt Washer Washer Transducer Portable transducer assembly rear view left and side view right NOTE For optimum operation the portable tran
9. 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 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 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 10 _ Internal tooth washer Pa K Nut 8 Flat washer Attach motor mounting bracket to transducer 3 Route the transducer cable alongside the trolling motor shaft Use plastic ties not included to attach the transducer cable to the trol ling 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 all 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 paral
10. will be displayed on the left side of the screen In the fol lowing figure the screen shows a depth range from 0 to 80 feet and the bottom depth is 36 9 feet shown by the digital sonar The water tem perature is 34 5 F 22 Digital depth 6 2 Ft Pa Surface signal x 84 5 ar Water Temp MNS Fish symbols Bottom signal 9 Structure Depth range or cover at bottom of y pe depth scale __ _ 80 ee L Grayline Full Chart page Fish I D fish symbols is on by default Full Chart On the Full Chart page the bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left The line at the top of the screen represents the sur face The bottom depth is shown in the upper left hand corner If the transducer with a built in temperature sensor is connected the water temperature also will be shown Digital depth Surface clutter Water Temp 7 Bait fish E Structure Saori a Al Bottom signal or cover Fish arches Depth range at bottom of lbs 5 Grayline depth scale __ 80 ORT 1 Full Chart page with Fish 1 D turned off 23 Depth Range Depth Range has two modes Automatic and Manual In auto range mode the unit always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen If you want to manually select a depth range you can override automatic depth range control 30 60 ft 40 80 ft O 150 ft E 50 100 ft 0 3
11. 00 ft 75 150 ft Depth Range menu with Manual setting selected left Range Size menu with 0 80 ft highlighted center Zoom Range menu with the 40 80 foot zoom selected To turn off Auto Depth Range 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the DEPTH RANGE menu appears Press 4 select MANUAL and then press MENU UP to display the RANGE SIZE menu 2 Use the arrow keys to select a desired depth range Press PWR to clear the menu from the display Zoom The zoom feature enlarges all images on the screen by doubling the size of the echoes a 2X zoom To turn on the Zoom feature 1 Press the MENU key until the Zoom menu appears Press f to select On then press PWR to clear the menu 24 You can tell when the display is in Zoom mode because the top depth scale on the left of the screen will no longer show zero If the current range is 0 to 80 feet turning on the zoom feature will magnify the water column between 40 feet to 80 feet To turn off the zoom feature 1 Press the MENU key until the Zoom menu appears Press 4 to select OFF then press PWR to clear the menu The top of the depth range scale returns to zero NOTE You can select from these zoom size ranges 0 10 5 15 10 20 15 30 20 40 30 60 40 80 50 100 75 150 100 200 150 300 200 400 300 600 400 800 500 1000 750 1500 and 1000 2000 To select a zoom range 1 Make sure Depth Range is set to manual mode Press MENU until the Zoom menu appears Press to s
12. 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Depth Display Depth may be displayed in a small medium or large size or can be turned off completely To display Depth 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the DEPTH menu appears Use to se lect the size of the depth display 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Voltage Off p Medium Depth display set to large left Voltage display set to small right 33 Voltage The Voltage menu allows you to display battery voltage in a small or medium size or can be turned off completely To display battery voltage 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the VoLTaGE menu appears Use J to select the size of the voltage display 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Temperature Display Temperature may be displayed in a small or medium size or can be turned off completely To display Temperature 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the TEMPERATURE menu appears Use 4 to select the size of the temperature display 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Units This unit can show the depth in feet or meters and temperature in Cel sius or Fahrenheit Backlight The Backlight menu with backlight turned on 34 To change units of measure 1 Press MENU until the Units menu appears Use the arrow keys to se lect the desired unit of measure 2 Press the PWR key to clear the menu Backlight Turning on your unit s backlight will allow you to use it at night To turn the backlight o
13. LOWRANCE 7 i Fish Finding Sonar Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright O 2010 Navico All rights reserved No part of this manual may be copied reproduced republished transmitted or distributed for any purpose without prior written consent of Navico Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Lowrance is a registered trademark of Navico Navico 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 For free owner s manuals and other information visit our web site www lowrance com Table of Contents Specifications K A heera ipene eina ana As aa Sapna e AEA ETa ES ai onis 111 Prep rations di a 1 Transducer Installation oooocnnnncoconnnoooccnononnnonnnonnnononon ono nnnn nn nonnnnnncnos 1 Selecting a Transducer Location ooooocccncnnnnnononanonocncononnanonanoncnnononos 2 How low should you BO ccccccccccccceesessssecesececsesessaeeeeececessesssaeeeeees 4 Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting occooccncncnnnnnnonananos 4 Trolling Motor Bracket Installation single frequency only 10 Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches occccnnnnnconanononnnnnnnanans 11 Power Connections permanent mount only ooooocnnonoccncnonoconinannnns 13 M
14. ation 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 protection 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 fish around lots of structure and cover your transducer may be frequently kicking up from ob
15. box To move the cursor back to any of the previously entered numbers press UP MENU 30 3 Press PWR to return to the Shallow Alarm menu Use to select On which will turn on the alarm then press PWR to clear the menu When the alarm goes off a message will appear and a tone will sound Press PWR to silence the alarm To turn off the alarm 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the SHALLow ALARM menu appears Press to OFF 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Si a Shallow Alarm E Off Set Value Y Shallow Alarm Value ooo 80 OSN EQ Shallow Alarm Value Dialog box left Shallow Alarm menu right Deep Alarm To set the deep alarm 1 Press MENU repeatedly until DEEP ALARM appears 2 Press 4 to SET Value The Deep Alarm Value dialog box will appear Use Y to enter the first number in the dialog box then press DOWN MENU to move to the next digit Repeat those steps until the desired depth has been entered in the dialog box To move the cursor back to any of the previously entered numbers press UP MENU 3 Press PWR to return to the Deep Alarm menu Use 7 to select ON Press PWR to clear the menu When the bottom depth becomes deeper than the alarm s setting an alarm will sound and a message will ap pear on the screen 31 To turn off the alarm 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the Deep ALARM menu appears Press y to OFF Press PWR to clear the menu Battery Alarm To set the Battery alarm 1
16. e X 4 when mounted on quick release bracket 15 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 pa nels to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware Drill a 1 25 4 mm hole in the dash for the power transducer and ac cessory 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 After drilling the hole pass the connectors up through the hole from under the dash If you wish you can fill in the hole around the cable with a good marine caulking compound Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening Using the Quick Release Mounting Bracket These units use a quick release mounting bracket When you run the cables through the bracket s cable slots make sure you allow enough slack for tilting the unit and attaching the connector The snug fit of the push on waterproof connector requires some force to attach 16 Rear Ratchet view Screw hole Cable slot Depress Power transducer ratchets cable to release X 4 quick release mounting bracket left Adjusting the viewing angle of a display unit right
17. e the level of Grayline or press 4 to decrease it If you reach the maximum or minimum level a tone will sound Press PWR to clear the menu INIA AT AR Tee Wider Thin or no Grayline sand or mud More Grayline indicates a harder rocky bottom right 27 Chart Speed The rate that echoes scroll across the screen is called the chart scroll speed The default for this unit is the maximum 100 percent NOTE When you are stationary or traveling slowly and using a higher chart speed a fish swimming through the sonar signal will be dis played as a long line instead of a fish arch You can counteract this by decreasing the chart speed to match the speed of your boat which will shorten the line making it look more like a fish arch To adjust Chart Speed 1 Press MENU until the CHART SPEED control bar appears Press to in crease the speed of the chart Press 4 to decrease it 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Fish I D The Fish I D feature displays fish symbols on the screen in place of the actual fish echoes There are three symbol sizes small medium and large These show the relative size between targets 28 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 To turn Fish I D on off 1 Press MENU until the FisHID menu appears Press J to select ON OFF 2 Press PWR to clear the menu from the display
18. e unit s power socket In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the power cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most 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 especial ly the engine s wires This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise The power cable has two wires red and black Red is the positive lead black is negative or ground Make sure to attach the in line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible 13 T it Red wire with Suni Y amp fuse Black wire AE 12 volt battery Power connections for the X 4 sonar unit direct battery connection shown 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 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 warran
19. elect On then press MENU UP to display the Zoom RANGE menu 2 Use the arrow keys to select a desired zoom size Press PWR to clear the menu from the display Sensitivity Sensitivity adjusts the way echoes will be displayed on the screen If you want to see more detail try increase sensitivity If your unit is picking up a lot of clutter decrease the sensitivity to reduce the amount of clutter displayed on the screen 25 Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity Sensitivity set to manual mode left Sensitivity control bar right To adjust sensitivity in Auto Mode 1 Press MENU until the Sensmity control bar appears Press to increase the sensitivity 4 to decrease it 2 Press PWR to clear the menu If you reach the maximum or minimum sensitivity level a tone will sound To turn on Manual mode 1 Repeatedly press Menu to display the Sensitivity menu Highlight MANUAL and press PWR to clear the menu Grayline Grayline helps you tell the difference between a hard and a soft bot tom by coloring weaker sonar returns soft muddy or weedy bottom with a narrow gray line or no gray line at all A strong sonar return hard bottom will be displayed as a wide gray line 26 f LIA Bait adi hool eeuee Fish arches Sensitivity at 71 percent left Sensitivity at 100 percent right To change the Grayline level 1 Press MENU until the GRAYLINE control bar appears 2 Press to increas
20. er 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 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 transoms have a 14 angle Alignment letters Alignment positions Transducer Transducer bracket Insert and align ratchets Transducer bracket Transducer Add ratchets to bracket and transducer 2 Aligning the transducer on the transom To align the transducer to the transom side the transducer between the ratchets Look at the transducer from the side and adjust it so that its face is parallel to the ground The alignment letters on either side of the bracket need be the same 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 pa rallel wi
21. he 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 even if you have a Deep vee hull 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 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 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 Use caution 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 Caution If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size be 1 If you drill the hole make sure it is located above the waterline After installation be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above or below waterline sealant used for the mounting screws 7 Make a test run to determine the
22. ject 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 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 4 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 instruc tions 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 the 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 Dot Align plastic ratchets in bracket B Two piece bracket Locate the four plastic ratchets in the trans duc
23. l the SOFTWARE INFORMATION menu appears 2 Press PWR to clear the screen Reset Options This command is used to reset all features options and settings to their original factory defaults To Reset Options 1 Turn the unit off Press and hold Y and the MENU DOWN key at the same time while pressing the PWR key 2 Release the keys as the unit powers up The unit will turn on with factory settings restored 36 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance GPS accessories such as computer cables or MMC cards 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 send 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 d
24. lel with the ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds 11 ee Partial fish arches gt Transducer aimed Transducer aimed too far back too far forward 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 Periodically wash the transducer s face with soap and water to remove any oil film Oil and dirt on the face will reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation 12 Power Connections permanent mount only The unit works from a 12 volt battery system You can attach the pow er cable to your boat s accessory or power buss or directly to the bat tery If you use an accessory buss but have problems with electrical interference attach the power cable directly to the battery If the cable is not long enough splice 18 gauge wire onto it 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 ca ble plug This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the electrical contacts in the cable and th
25. n off 1 Press MENU repeatedly until the BACKLIGHT menu appears Press 7 to turn the light on or J to turn it off 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Contrast The unit s display contrast is adjustable to suit different lighting condi tions It will help you see the screen from different angles or at various times of the day To adjust the contrast 1 Press MENU until the Contrast control bar appears To decrease screen contrast press Y Press to increase screen contrast 2 Press the PWR key to clear the menu Frangais Deutsch Espa ol Contrast control bar center Simulator menu center Languages menu with English selected right 35 Simulator This unit has a simulator that displays a simulated bottom signal with fish signals To turn on off the simulator 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the SIMULATOR menu appears Press y to turn it on or off 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Set Language This unit s menus are available in 11 languages English French German Spanish Italian Danish Swedish Russian Czech Dutch and Finnish To select a language 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the Languages menu appears 2 Use y to select the desired language All menus now appear in the language you selected Press PWR to clear the menu Software Information The Software Information screen shows what version of software your unit is using To show the software information 1 Press MENU unti
26. o the following 1 Always use the original shipping container and filler material the product was packed in 2 Always insure the parcel against damage or loss during shipment Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit 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 Visit our web site www lowrance com Copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved Navico Holding AS 988 10014 001
27. ounting the Sonar Unit In Dash Bracket or Portable 14 Bracket Installation ssia nutna isnan rania ENEE 15 Portable Sonar Installation cooooccnnoncccnononoconononnnnnnononononononcnnonanonos 17 Installing the BatterlesS ccocononoconononncnnanananononcnnononnnnnnnonononcononnnnos 18 Mounting the Unit cocccnnnnccoouucncnnnnnnnnanononononcononnnnonononconononnn non nn noncnnono 19 Portable Transducer Assembly oooonooocococcccccnonnnnononononocncnnannnnnnnnos 20 Oper ati viii isidro 22 Keyboard BasllSi ciclista eiii lacada bata 22 Mee ony 5 itii ait iets se A es a RR 22 DIS Play ei hah ieren a a a O a s a aa a a eataa 22 Foll Chart ai 23 Depth Ranger A ens ie cakes de tasen ea ek 24 LGOMM A O a 24 SI i AT E E OTTO 25 Grayline Sofa RES ater RAIA ics ey O TACOS IO 26 Chart SPO A O 28 Fish LD 1M esses reSecd sa chins iste ches bic a 28 Fish Track i il Hae Hee ds 29 TSH AT A O A A a 29 Depth Alarm as 30 Shallow AldrMraid ce AlaNak eis 30 Deep Alarma dia ld heel ide aah deta Hed Leelee os 31 Battery Alar ess 32 Noise Reject and ASP ndcococonononononononononnononnnnonononnnconnononnn nono noncnnono 33 Depth Display a toda kh geld N Aa E Lea ed os 33 Voltagem anoe TI 34 Temperature Display oooononnuuuuunnonncnonannananonoononanannnonononocncnnananonoconi ns 34 UNI A A EE eee 34 Backlight csini leet tik teed I ee as 35 CONTACT AA ead tes Set ce E EA EA is 35 SiMmUlA O A EOS 36 SELLA dae vdeo doth E T
28. sducer should be adjusted so that it is parallel to the ground For more information on this see the segment in the unit s operation manual on Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches Moisten the suction cup and then press it onto the hull as firmly as possible Tie the nylon cord to the boat and set the power pack and sonar unit in a location for easy viewing Your portable sonar is now ready for use 21 Operation Keyboard Basics The X 4 has five buttons including Power Clear Menu Up Menu Down and two arrow keys PWR CLEAR Press the PWR key to turn the unit on and off It also clears menus and menu selections from the screen MENU UP MENU DOWN The MENU UP key cycles forward through the menus The MENU DOWN key moves backward through the menus To scroll through the unit s menus repeatedly press a MENU key UP amp DOWN ARROWS 1 J The UP and DOWN ARROW keys are used to adjust features and functions Memory This unit has an internal backup battery that saves the following user settings when power is turned off Units of Measure Temp Size Depth Size Fish I D mode Noise Reject mode Range mode Zoom Sensitivity Grayline Chart Speed Battery Alarm Display Contrast Backlight Language Fish Alarm Battery Alarm and Shallow and Deep alarms Display When the unit is turned the backlight menu will appear Use the ARROW keys to turn the backlight on or off Press PWR to clear the menu from the screen Depth range
29. th the ground If you can then go to step 3A 3 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 Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes Side view shown left and seen from above at right 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 Lock washer Bolt i 4 Nut Flat washer Flat washer Assemble transducer and bracket 4 Drilling mounting holes Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground The transduc er 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 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 5 Attaching transducer to transom Both bracket types Attach the transducer to t
30. ts in the case wall then close the battery cover with the thumb screw Plug the cable s power dog bone shaped connector into the socket on the battery compartment cover Route the cable s unit connector and about 6 inches 15 2 cm of cable through the opening under the sonar mount Close the case bottom using the slot in the case wall to avoid pinching the cable Turn the unit over to mount the sonar Route this cable through opening Cable slot in case w nn Install batteries in battery compartment left Attach power cable and route wires as shown right CAUTION When using the sonar in a saltwater environment we strongly recommend that you unplug the power connector from the bat tery socket when the unit is not in use When the unit is turned off but still connected to a power supply electrolysis can occur in 18 the power cable plug This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the electrical contacts in the cable and the unit s power socket Mounting the Unit A quick release mount is built into the top of the portable power pack To attach the unit first plug in the cable connector Then hold the sonar unit vertically and slide it onto the bracket from above The back of the unit should be touching the front of the bracket as you lower it into position As you push down the unit will lock into place with a distinct click To adjust the viewing angle pinch the quick release
31. ty 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 Mounting the Sonar Unit In Dash Bracket or Portable You can install the sonar unit on the top of a dash with the supplied bracket This unit can be installed in a dash with the optional FM 6 in dash adapter kit The FM 6 kit includes an instruction sheet part 988 0147 631 which contains a template for cutting out the mounting hole This document can be downloaded free from the www lowrance com web site 14 Bracket Installation Recommended tools for this job include drill 1 25 4 mm drill bit and a screwdriver Required supplies for this job include high quality ma rine grade above or below waterline caulking compound three 10 stainless steel screws Screw length and type should be suitable for the material on which you intend to mount the bracket Mount the unit in any convenient location provided there is clearance 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 cable See the following drawings which show the dimensions of a gimbal mounted X 4 sonar unit 107 5 82 7 4 23 PF 13 26 76 9 Millimeter 70 3 3 03 Inch 2 771 7 Front view left and side view right showing dimensions of th
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