Eagle Cuda 242 Portable Fishfinder
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1. 6 How low should you T0 Kal a al T Shoot Thru Hullivs TransomMounting 8 Transom Transducer AssemblyandMounting 9 TrollingMotorBracketinstallatlon 15 Transducer OrlentatlonandrFishArches 16 Shoot Thru HullPreparatlon 18 Testing DeterminesBestlocatlon 19 Shoot Thru Hulilnstallatlon 21 Power Connections permanentmountoniy 23 Mounting the Sonar Unit In Dash Bracket or Portable 25 BracketTastalatioN ts ii Season 25 Portable Sonar Installation aid 28 Metalin the Batteries 29 Notre the Ult dat lll tt 30 Portable Transducer Assembly ad 31 Portable Transducer Storage 33 DOV ACIO A KA E ME denser MN MM EM E EN Ke 35 Keyboard 72 ka o e e 35 MENO AA il di all nit Sek E Gali cine ll N os 36 MENUS NN AA 36 B eas a MN oi 37 UT O oe y A E Un e NM aaiotte 38 DEPTO RAR e A A A IO Ye e ei 39 LOMA A PR E AE 40 A i sa II ll ale ileli 42 Grayline sola li elm i Mi e Med 43 CAVED DE aa e ei a akm dad Mn gn da la a e 45 El l a Gat bal meal o amkk ba ia Ga an imanla aaa di 47 PIS Track AA Ai 48 IAS ml aa and 49 iS Ad a 49 Depta Ala ibi 50 SLOAN 50 Despacio 51 Battery AO A A nida 52 Noise keject and AS2. two compounds from the package and place them on the paper plate Thoroughly stir the two compounds together until the mixture has a uniform color and consistency Do not mix too fast or bubbles will form in the epoxy After mixing you have 20 minutes to complete the in stallation 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 22 Make sure there are no air pockets in the epoxy layer Then apply the remaining epoxy 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 trans ducer should be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of ep oxy 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 epoxy 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 Power Connections permanent mount only The unit works from a 12 volt battery system You can attach the power cable to your boat s accessory or power buss or directly to the battery If you use an accessory
3. Ft Surface signal Fish symbols Bottom signal Structure Depth range or cover at bottom of rie Opening screen Full Chart page or eS The factory default setting has the Fish 1 D fish symbols turned on Full Chart The unit s default page Full Chart shows all echoes scrolling across the full screen The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left The line at the top of the screen represents the surface The bottom depth determined by the digital sonar shows in the upper left corner op NE e ae Surface clutter Water Temp PP 4 N 9 Structure Bottom signal or cover Fish arches Depth range at bottom of Grayline Full Chart page showing digital aih above and temp below The Fish I D feature is turned off 38 If the transducer with a built in temperature sensor 1s connected a digital display for water temperature also will be shown This tempera ture d splay can be turned on and off Depth Range When turned on the unit automatically adjusts the depth range ac cording to water conditions When in auto range mode 1t always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen You can over ride the automatic depth range control and manually select a depth range To do this press MENU until the DEPTH RANGE menu appears Press 4 to select MANUAL then press MENU UP to display the RANGE Size menu Use the arrow keys to select a desired depth range When yo
4. Optional external temperature sensor or combo speed temp sensor available This manual covers the Cuda 242 and Cuda M 242 Portable Both units operate the same way The only difference between the two is that the portable unit includes a portable transducer and other items that enable portable use NOTICE The storage temperature for your unit 1s 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 fac tory s Customer Service Department phone numbers are inside the manual s back cover 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 underwater basics Sonar is an abbreviation for SOund NAvigation and Ranging a technol ogy developed during World War II for tracking enemy submarines A sonar consists of a transmitter transducer receiver and display In simple terms here s how it finds the bottom or the fish The transmitter emits an electrical impulse which the transducer con verts into a sound wave and sends into the water The sound frequency can t be heard by humans or fish The sound wave
5. 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 the 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 23 stall ng 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 Red wire with To unit Q 3 amp fuse Power connections for the Cuda 242 sonar unit direct battery connection shown If possible keep the power cable away from other boat wiring espe cially the engine s wires This will provide the best isolation from elec trical noise The power cable has two wires red and black Red is the positive lead black is negat
6. cia 53 Dept E Dip arara e aa 54 Temperature span ae a E A RE 54 VOM aa a a a 56 Ui sa a ana ad 56 ER L m amam ana lie e a ane e dm dan E male adama 57 CONEA a 57 SP a lamak E E Banka akla 58 Senla e eaaa T aouaueets 58 Soltware tormes aa 59 keset OPINA ia 60 TEOUDICS INO OUINS ias 61 Introduction Thank you for buying an Eagle sonar Your unit is a high quality so nar designed for both professional and novice fishermen All Eagle so nars have an automatic mode that finds and displays the bottom fish underwater structure and more right out of the box All you have to do 1s press the on PWR key To get started with your Eagle sonar first read the installation section It contains instructions for mounting the sonar unit the transducer and any optional accessories such as a speed sensor Following recommended installation practices will pay off in optimum performance of your Eagle sonar Improper installation can cause problems down the road especially if the transducer 1s badly mounted After you ve read the installation instructions install the unit and ac cessories Then read the rest of the manual The more you know about your sonar the better it will work for you Capabilities and Specifications Cuda 242 amp Cuda 242 Portable General Casesize 5 8 H x 4 8 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 Display taurina i
7. modes but it gives you slightly different results To adjust sensitivity in Auto Mode Press MENU until the Sensivity control bar appears Press to increase the sensitivity Y to decrease it When it is set at the desired level press PWR to clear the menu If you reach the maximum or minimum sensitivity level a tone sounds alerting you to the limits To adjust sensitivity in Manual Mode If you want to change the sensitivity n Manual Mode turn off Auto Sensitivity Press MENU until the Sensitivity menu appears 4 to select 42 MANUAL then press PWR to clear the menu To adjust the sensitivity follow the same steps used for adjusting sensitivity in auto mode above Fig 1 Fig 3 0 0 dir are MY g These figures show results of different sensitivity levels on the same location Fig 1 Sensitivity at 98 percent determined by Auto Sensitiv ity Typical of full auto mode Fig 2 Sensitivity set at 71 percent Fig 3 Sensitivity set at 47 percent Fig 4 Sensitivity set at 100 percent Grayline Grayline lets you distinguish between strong and weak echoes It al lows you to tell the difference between a hard and soft bottom For ex 43 ample a soft muddy or weedy bottom returns a weaker signal which 1s shown with a narrow line or no gray line at all A hard bottom returns a strong signal which will be displayed as a wide gray line If you have two signals of equal size one with gray and the other
8. 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 for the best mounting position 64 EAGLE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY We our or us refers to EAGLE ELECTRONICS a division of LEI 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 WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies under this warranty will be avallable 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 iden tical or reasonably equivalent to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If suc
9. ratchets and lift the unit off the bracket Turn the sonar unit on If it works turn it off and finish assembling the portable transducer If it doesn t work make sure the battery terminals are making good contact against the battery contacts Also make sure the batteries are oriented correctly in the battery adapter If it still doesn t work check the battery voltage Most complaints we hear about portable units result from stale batteries Make sure you buy fresh ones Always remove batteries from the compartment when storing the unit because dead batteries can leak and corrode the contacts In cold weather the efficiency of dry cell batteries drops with the tem perature We find it a good idea to have the batteries and the sonar unit good and warm before we leave home If the batteries do lose a charge you can sometimes restore them by placing them in a warm room or car interior A better way is to replace them with batteries that have been kept warm WARNING Never heat batteries over an open flame or direct hot air onto them A fire or explosion could result Portable Transducer Assembly Assemble the transducer and portable bracket as shown in the follow ing illustrations 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 throu
10. stow the transducer on top of the battery compartment cover Close the case and your equipment is ready for transport 3 ES gt i gt Nw Y Stow transducer on top of battery cover 33 Notes Operation Keyboard Basics The unit sounds a tone when you press any key This tells you the unit has accepted a command Numbers in the figure correspond to key ex planations below ecUDA 242 MENU DOWN Eagle Cuda 242 keyboard 1 PWR CLEAR In this manual the Power Clear key is referred to as PWR Press this key to turn the unit on and off It also clears menus and menu selec tions from the screen To clear a menu from the screen press PWR NOTE Hold the PWR key down for five seconds to turn off the unit 35 2 MENU UP MENU DOWN These keys appear in the manual text as MENU UP or MENU DOWN Most of the time you can press elther of the menu keys so in those cases the text uses the word MENU Usually when the instructions say MENU you can press the MENU UP key for consistency The MENU UP key cycles forward through the menus The MENU DOWN key moves backward through the menus To check out the menus re peatedly press a MENU key to scroll through them 3 UP amp DOWN ARROWS J These Up and Down arrow keys are referred to as 4 DOWN or UP in this manual You will use these keys to adjust most features and functions on the Cuda 242 Memory This unit has permanent memory
11. 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 Transducer Installation Preparations The following shows the recommended sequence for installing the transducer 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 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 Route the power cable from the unit s location to an appropriate power source and connect it there 6 Connect the transducer power cable to the unit and mount the sonar unit on the bracket Installation These instructions will he
12. 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 It does not require nor does it use an internal backup battery so you never have to worry about replacement batteries Menus This unit s menus will guide you through its various functions and fea tures Menu names and settings appear in the manual as small capital let ters like Sensitivity which refers to the Sensitivity menu The MENU keys access these features allowing you to customize unit set tings To switch menus press MENU repeatedly Press PWR to clear menus from the screen 36 The Backlight menu with backlight turned on Display The lights will flash for about 10 seconds when the unit is turned on The backlight menu will appear on the screen Use the ARROW keys to turn the backlight on or off Press PWR to clear the menu from the screen The unit will show the Full Chart Page or mode The Fish I D fish symbol feature is on The depth range is displayed as the upper and lower limit on the left side of the screen In the following 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 temperature 1s 34 59 F 37 Digital depth 9 6
13. the water or at slow trolling speeds 16 Partial fish arches Transducer aimed Transducer aimed too far back too far forward Full fish arch ___ p A 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 1s too high and needs to be lowered If only the back half of the arch 1s printed then the nose of the transducer 1s angled too far down and needs to be raised NOTE Periodically wash the transducer s face with soap and water to re move any oil film Oil and dirt on the face will reduce the sensitiv 1ty or may even prevent operation 17 Shoot Thru Hull Preparation Hulls with Flotation 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 1f the material is removed from the chosen area See the figure below 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 manufac turer to confirm your hull specifications Fill with resin Fill wit
14. GE menu appears Use 7 to se lect the size of the voltage display Press PWR to clear the menu Units This unit can show the depth in feet or meters and temperature in Cel sius or Fahrenheit When the units are changed to feet the temperature will be listed as Fahrenheit If you switch the units to meters tempera ture will be displayed as Celsius To change units of measure press MENU until the Units menu appears Use the arrow keys to select the desired unit of measure then press the PWR key to clear the menu Piai m Feet Meters i Units of Measure menu S6 Backlight The display s backlight allows the unit to be used at night To turn the backlight on or off press MENU repeatedly until the BACKLIGHT menu appears Press to turn the light on or 4 to turn it off er H na Backlight all iw Ti hom del Cc O 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 press MENU until the Contrast control bar ap pears To decrease screen contrast press y Press to increase screen contrast If you reach the maximum or minimum contrast level a tone sounds alerting you to the limits Press the PWR key to clear the menu 57 Simulator menu Simulator This unit has a built in simulator that shows a simulated bottom signal with fish s
15. a High contrast Film SuperTwist LCD Diago nal viewing area 3 5 8 9 cm Resolution 240 pixels vert x 160 pixels horiz resolu tion 38 400 total pixels Backlighting incandescent backlit screen Inputpower 10 to 17 volts DC l Current drain Back up memory Mreguency Transducers Transmitter Sonar sounding depth capability Depth display Audible alarmas Automatic ranging Auto bottom track Zoom bottom track Split screen zoom Surface water temp 170 ma lights off 240 ma lights on Built in memory stores sonar settings when unit 1s turned off Sonar 200 kHz A Skimmer transducer comes packed with your unit Its 209 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 in stallation bottom composition and water con ditions All sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water Continuous digital readout Deep shallow fish Yes with instant screen updates Yes Yes No Yes built into transducer
16. able for breaks cuts or pinched wires 3 Check both the transducer and power connectors Make certain both are securely plugged in to the unit 61 Weak bottom echo digital readings erratic or no fish signals 1 Make certain the transducer 1s pointing straight down Clean the face of the transducer Oil dirt and fuel can cause a film to form on the transducer reducing its effectiveness If the transducer is mounted in side the hull be sure it is shooting through only one layer of fiberglass and that it is securely bonded to the hull Do NOT use RTV silicone rubber adhesive or Marine Tex epoxy 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 3 The water may be deeper than the sonar s ability to find the bottom If the sonar can t find the bottom signal while it s in the automatic mode the digital sonar display will flash continuously It may change the range to limits far greater than the water you are in If this happens place the unit in the manual mode then change the range to a realistic one for exam ple 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 r
17. bit Each transom mount requires use of a high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound NOTE The following installation types also call for these recommended tools and required supplies supplies are not included Single frequency transom installations Tools include two adjustable wrenches drill 29 0 136 drill bit flat head screwdriver for mounting screws and their pilot holes Supplies none 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 Supplies 100 grit sandpaper specially for 5 mulated epoxy adhesive available from 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 1s 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 outb
18. curring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state REMINDER You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required EAGLE ELECTRONICS PO BOX 669 CATOOSA OK 74015 800 324 1354 65 How to Obtain Service in the USA We back your investment in quality products with quick expert service and genuine Eagle replacement parts If you re in the United States and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be re turned you must call customer service to determine if a return 1s nec essary 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 800 324 1354 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our shipping policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice 1n Canada If you re in Canada and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a ret
19. d off If you find noise interference from an electrical instrument trolling motor 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 certain 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 certain everything except the sonar unit is turned off then start the engine Increase the RPM with the gearshift in neutral If noise appears 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 certain to use the in line fuse supplied with the unit when wiring 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
20. e dialog box To move the cursor back to any of the previously entered numbers press UP MENU Otherwise press PWR to return to the Battery Alarm menu Use 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 52 Noise Reject and ASP The ASP Advanced Signal Processing feature is a noise rejection system built into the sonar unit It constantly evaluates the effects of boat speed water conditions and electrical interference and automat cally gives you the best display possible under most conditions ASP is an effective tool in combating noise In sonar terms noise is any undesired signal It 1s caused by electrical and mechanical sources such as bilge pumps engine ignition systems wiring air bubbles passing over the face of the transducer and even vibration from the engine In all cases noise can produce unwanted marks on the display Noise Rejection menu The ASP noise rejection feature is especially useful because typically it lets you operate the boat at all speeds without adjusting the sensi tivity or other controls The ASP feature has three settings Off Low and High When first turned on noise rejection is set on low If you have high noise levels try using the high ASP setting If however you are having trouble with noise we suggest you take steps to find t
21. e unit is in man ual Depth Range mode you can select one of 17 pre set Zoom Ranges This lets you enlarge a desired segment of the water col umn To do this make sure Depth Range 1s set to manual mode Next press MENU until the Zoom menu appears Press to select On then press MENU UP to display the Zoom RANGE menu Use the arrow keys to select a desired zoom size When you are fin ished press PWR to clear the menu from the display Enlarged fish arches 30 60 ft 40 80 ft 50 100 ft Zoom Range menu with the 40 80 foot zoom selected 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 41 Sensitivity Sensitivity adjusts the way echoes will be displayed on the screen If you want to see more detail try increasing the sensitivity a little at a time There are situations when too much clutter appears on the screen Decreasing the sensitivity can reduce the clutter and show the strongest fish echoes 1f fish are present As you change the sensitivity setting you can see the difference on the chart as it scrolls s AE Y pi a i a feat Sensitivity Sensitivity set to manual mode left Sensitivity control bar right You can change the sensitivity level whether you are in Auto Sensitivity mode or Manual Sensitivity mode The adjustment method works the same in both
22. educing 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 1s 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 sig nals such as fish or even structure from the display 62 Try using resistor spark plugs or routing the sonar unit s power and transducer cables away rom other electrical wiring on the boat No fish arches when the Fish I D feature is off 1 Make certain 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 enough 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 e
23. ermine the results If the bottom is lost at high speed or 1f 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 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 a Internal tooth washer N Nut 45 Flat washer 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 Posi tion the transducer to aim straight down when the motor is in the wa ter Tighten the strap securely 3 Route the transducer cable alongside the trolling motor shaft Use plastic ties not included to attach the transducer cable to the trolling 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 transducer 1s ready for use 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
24. gh 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 31 Tie nylon cord here Suction a cup Nut Washer Washer o a Transducer 3 ig Portable transducer assembly rear view left and side view right Clean the chosen area of the hull before attaching the suction cup Lo cate the transducer on the hull as shown in the following figure Don t let the bracket extend below the hull because water pressure against it can cause the suction cup to come off at speed NOTE For optimum operation the portable transducer 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 Ori entation and Fish Arches Moisten the suction cup then press it onto the hull as firmly as possi ble Tie the nylon cord to the boat and set the power pack and sonar unit in a location for easy viewing Your portable sonar 1s now ready for use 32 Portable transducer installed on boat transom Portable Transducer Storage There 1s room inside the power pack for the portable transducer When you re finished fishing tilt the sonar down to the storage position Open the case and lay it flat Unplug the power connector from the battery compartment socket Wrap the transducer cable around the suction cup then
25. h defect malfunction 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 damages 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 connected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than according 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 the product We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without in
26. h resin Inner hull Flotation material Epoxy to hull first Outer hull Epoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull 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 cures for 24 hours fill the remaining space with polyester resin When the job is finished the hull is watertight and structurally sound Remember the 18 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 high speed Transducer location trolling speed Shoot thru hull transducer locations for high speed or trolling speed operation 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 sensitiv ity and range controls until a second bottom echo is seen on the display Yo
27. he interference source and fix it rather than continually using the unit with the high ASP setting 53 There are times when you may want to turn off ASP This allows you to view all incoming echoes before they are processed by the ASP feature To change the ASP setting press MENU DOWN until the Noise REJECTION menu appears Use 7 Y to select the desired setting then press PWR to clear the menu Depth Display Depth may be displayed on the screen in a small medium or large size or can be turned off completely To display Depth Repeatedly press MENU until the DEPTH menu appears Use 7 Y to select the size of the depth display Press PWR to clear the menu Depth menu with Depth display turned off left Depth display set to Large right Temperature Display Temperature may be displayed on the screen in a small or medium size or can be turned off completely 54 Small Medium Temperature menu set to off left Temperature set to be displayed at small size right To display Temperature Repeatedly press MENU until the TEMPERATURE menu appears Use y to select the size of the temperature display Press PWR to clear the menu Voltage Small Medium age set to a small display size right 55 Voltage The Voltage menu allows you to display battery voltage on the screen in a small or medium size or can be turned off completely To display battery voltage Repeatedly press MENU until the VoLTA
28. he 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 egimbal mounted Cuda 242 sonar 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 pan els 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 1s 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 1t s a matter of personal preference 25 82 7 Millimeter 70 3 Inch 2 77 Front view left and side view right showing dimensions of the Cuda 242 when mounted on quick release bracket 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 brac
29. hipped 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 1t 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 1s 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 Eagle does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit Visit our web site Successful Fishing Made Simple Eagle Pub 988 0143 842 O Copyright 2006 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 030206 LEI Eagle
30. ignals This lets you practice with the unit as if you were on the water all features and functions of the unit are usable A message ap pears occasionally to remind you that the simulator 1s on To use the simulator repeatedly press MENU until the SIMULATOR menu appears Press T to turn it on and press PWR to clear the menu Repeat the steps above to turn it off or turn the unit off and back on again Set Language This unit s menus are avallable in 11 languages English French German Spanish Italian Danish Swedish Russian Czech Dutch and Finnish 58 Deutsch Fran ais Espa ol Deutsch Espa ol Language menu with English selected left and Italian right To select a language 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the Languages menu appears 2 Use Tl to select the desired language All menus now appear in the language you selected Press PWR to exit Software Information To show the operating software system information press MENU until the SOFTWARE INFORMATION menu appears Press PWR to clear the screen 59 CUDA 242 Version 0 0 1 Software information screen 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 reset the unit to basic automatic operation Turn the unit off Press and hold 4 and the MENU DOWN key at the same time while you press the PWR key Release the ke
31. ith the caulking compound 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 Flat bottom hull Deep vee hull Align transducer centerline with hull bottom and attach to transom 6 Route the transducer cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit Make sure you leave some slack in the cable at the transducer If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring Electrical noise from the engine s wiring bilge pumps VHF radio wires cables and aerators can be picked up by the sonar 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 If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size is 5 8 If you intend to route an additional speed or temp sensor cable through the same hole you will need a 1 25 4 mm drill bit instead Caution If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable make sure 1t 1s 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 14 7 Make a test run to det
32. ive or ground Make sure to attach the in line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible 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 war ranty 24 This unit has reverse polar ty protection No damage will occur if the power wlres 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 eaglesonar com web site Bracket Installation Recommended tools for this job include drill 1 25 4 mm drill bit screwdriver Required supplies for this job include high quality ma rine grade above or below waterline caulking compound three 10 stainless steel screws Screw length and type should be suitable for the material on which you intend to mount the bracket Mount t
33. ket 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 26 Align the bracket over the cable hole with the cable slots facing away from you and fit the cable through one of the slots Fasten the bracket to the dash using the three screw holes Ratchet gt Rear away from viewer Screw hole Power transducer cable m Cable slot Cuda 242 quick release mounting bracket Slots in the base allow rout ing the cable from beneath the mount Attach the unit to the bracket by first connecting the power transducer and accessory cables Then hold the sonar unit vertically and slide 1t onto the bracket from above The back of the unit should be touching the front of the bracket as you lower 1t 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 ratchets and lift the unit off the bracket 27 ARA ae FTE i a Mount the sonar slide the unit onto the bracket from above Depress ratchets to release Adjust viewing angle use one hand to press and release the spring loaded ratchets while you move
34. lp you install your Skimmer transducer on a transom on a trolling motor or inside a hull Please read all instructions before proceeding with any installation Your Skimmer transducer typl cally comes packaged with a one piece stainless steel bracket for mount ing 1t to the transom of your boat The trolling motor mount uses a one piece plastic bracket with an adjustable strap 4 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 the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools Depending on your sonar unit s connectors your transducer cable may also have the sonar unit s power cable attached to it If that is the case be sure to install the transducer first before connecting the power cable to a power source See the instructions later in this manual for connect ing the power cable to a battery or other power supply Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation Determine which of the mounting positions is right for your boat Use extreme care if mounting the transducer inside the hull because once it is epoxied into position the transducer usually cannot be removed Remember the transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation Recommended Tools and supplies If you prefer the option of routing the cable through the transom you will need a 5 8 drill
35. nce the alarm It will remain silent until 1t is trig gered again To turn off the alarm repeatedly press MENU until the SHALLOW ALARM menu appears Press 4 to Orr then press PWR to clear the menu Deep Alarm To set the deep alarm depth press MENU repeatedly until DEEP ALARM appears Deep Alarm dialog box left Deep Alarm menu right Press the Y 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 Otherwise 51 press PWR to return to the Deep Alarm menu Use to select On which will turn on the alarm then 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 appear on the screen Battery Alarm To set the shallow alarm depth press MENU repeatedly until BATTERY ALARM appears Battery Alarm Off Set Value A BO pte se eg Low Battery Alarm Value left Battery Alarm menu right Press the Y to SET Value The Low Battery Alarm Value dialog box will appear Input a voltage value between 7 and 18 volts Use the keys to enter the first number in the dialog box then press DOWN MENU to move to the next digit Repeat those steps until the desired value has been entered in th
36. ned on right Fish I D is an easier way for a sonar novice to recognize a fish signal return when he sees it But locating fish by symbol only does have some limitations Your sonar unit s microcomputer is sophisticated but it can be fooled It can not distinguish between fish and other suspended objects such as trotlines turtles submerged floats air bubbles etc Individual tree limbs extending outward from a group of limbs are the hardest objects for the Fish I D feature to distinguish from fish 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 47 You may see Fish I D symbols on the screen when actually there are no fish The reverse 1s also true Fish I D can actually miss fish that are present Does that mean Fish I D is broken No the feature is interpreting so nar 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 informa tion This and other features can help you see beneath the boat under varled 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 This unit s default Fish 1 D setting is on Fish I D is most handy when you re in another part of the boat or per forming some task that prevents yo
37. nu appears Press b to select On then press PWR Press MENU until the Fish ALARM menu appears Press to select On then press PWR To turn off fish alarm press MENU until Fish ALARM appears Press to select OFF then press PWR to clear the menu Depth Alarms The depth alarms are triggered only by the bottom signal No other echoes will activate these alarms The depth alarms consist of a shal low and a deep alarm The shallow alarm sounds an alarm tone when the bottom goes shallower than the alarm s setting The deep alarm sounds a tone when the bottom goes deeper than its setting Both alarms adjust the same way although through different menus Shallow Alarm To set the shallow alarm depth press MENU repeatedly until SHALLOW ALARM appears Shallow Alarm Value Dialog box left Shallow Alarm menu right Press Y to SET Value The Shallow 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 50 depth has been entered in the dialog box To move the cursor back to any of the previously entered numbers press UP MENU Otherwise press PWR to return to the Shallow Alarm menu Use 7 to select ON which will turn on the alarm then press PWR to clear the menu When the bottom depth becomes shallower than the alarm s setting an alarm will sound and a message will appear on the screen Press PWR to sile
38. oard motors capable of propelling the boat at speeds faster than 35 mph Typically a good transom location on aluminum boats 1s 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 boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good mounting surface On vee hulls try to place the transducer where the deadrise 1s 10 or less Deadrise less than 10 lt A Strakes Pad Vee pad hull left Vee hull right 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 1t closer 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 Good and poor transducer locations How low should you go For most
39. r images as you decrease the chart speed to match the speed of your boat If you are at anchor ice fishing or fishing from a dock experiment with a chart speed of 25 percent If you are drifting slowly try a chart speed of 50 percent When you are stationary and a fish swims through the sonar signal cone the image appears on the screen as a long line in stead of a fish arch Reducing the chart speed may result in a shorter line that more closely resembles a regular fish return To adjust Chart Speed press MENU until the CHART SPEED control bar appears Press to increase the speed of the chart Press 4 to decrease it Press PWR to clear the menu To return to the original setting repeat the above steps but use the arrow keys to set the speed to 100 before clearing the menu 46 Fish I D The Fish I D feature displays as fish targets that meet certain conditions The microcomputer analyses all echoes and eliminates sur face clutter thermoclines and other undesirable signals The Fish I D feature displays symbols on the screen in place of the ac tual fish echoes There are three symbol sizes small medium and large These show the relative size between targets In other words 1t displays a small fish symbol when it thinks a target is a small fish a medium fish symbol on a larger target and so forth Fish 1 D symbols Underwater scene in normal fish arch mode left Fish I D menu with the feature tur
40. s cut in the hull and a specially designed transducer 1s 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 8 There is no possibility of damage from floating objects It can t be knocked off when docking or loading on the trailer However the shoot thru hull installation does have 1ts 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 hull lay up and construction Second the transducer angle cannot be adjusted for the best fish arches This can be a problem on hulls that sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds Third a transducer CAN NOT shoot through wood and metal hulls Those hulls require either a transom mount or a thru hull installation Fourth a Skimmer transducer with a built in temp sensor will show only the temperature of the bilge not the water surface temp Follow the procedure 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 1s to loosely assemble all of the parts first place the transducer s bracke
41. 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 fish 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 1s 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 thru hull In that case a hole i
42. st people can get good results by following steps 1 through 8 so this step 1s optional f 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 observe 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 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 21 Os Spread epoxy here es Sand this surface o Orient the Skimmer with the nose facing the bow of the boat 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 perform ance 2 The epoxy consists of the epoxy itself and a hardener Remove the
43. t against the transom and see if you can move the transducer so that it s parallel with the ground 1 Assembling the 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 2 Aligning the transducer on the transom Slide the transducer between the two ratchets Temporar ly sl de the bolt though the trans ducer assembly and hold it against the transom Looking at the trans ducer from the side check to see if it will adjust so that its face is par allel to the ground If it does then the A position is correct for your hull 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 par allel with the ground If you can then go to step 3 If it doesn t repeat step 2 but use a different alignment letter until you can place the transd
44. the unit with the other hand Portable Sonar Installation Like many Eagle products the Cuda 242 sonar 1s capable of portable operation It uses the optional PPP 12 portable power pack 28 The power pack and portable transducers expand the uses for your so nar You can use your Cuda 242 sonar unit on your boat or take it to the dock on a float tube on an ice fishing trip or use 1t as a second so nar in a friend s boat 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 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 power 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 slots in the case wall then close the battery cover with the thumb screw Route this cable through A opening Install batteries in battery compartment left Attach power cable and route wires as shown right Plug the cable s power dog bone shaped connector into the socket on the battery compartment cover Ro
45. u from watching the sonar screen Then you can turn on Fish 1 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 so nar detail gathered by your unit For example 1t can help cut through the clutter of suspended bubbles caused by wave action or boat wakes To turn Fish I D off press MENU until the FisH ID menu appears Press Y to select OFF then press PWR To turn it back on repeat the above steps but press to select ON FishTrack The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it ap pears on the display To turn it on press MENU until the FisH ID menu appears Press to select Track On then press PWR To turn it off re peat the steps above but press Y to select Orr If you want to turn off FishTrack depths but leave Fish I D on press Y to select On then press PWR Remember Fish I D must be on in order to use the FishTrack feature 48 Fish ID Fish I D symbols showing FishTrack depth indicator al Fish ID menu and symbol with FishTrack on The fish is 44 feet deep Alarms The sonar unit has four types of alarms fish shallow deep and bat tery Fish Alarm menu Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm sounds a tone when a fish symbol appears on the screen The Fish I D feature must be turned on for fish alarms to work 49 To turn on Fish I D press MENU until the FisH ID me
46. u ll need to turn off Auto Sensitivity Auto Depth Range and ASP Try a range setting that 1s two to three times the water depth The harder more rocky the bottom the easier it will be to get a second bottom sig nal Don t touch the controls once they ve been set 19 True bottom Second bottom Manual range setting 00kHz it 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 1s shown in the figure on the following page Notice how the signal strength decreases The second bottom signal will probably disappear and the bottom 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 sensitivity 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 20 4 Mo
47. u re finished press PWR to clear the menu from the display This unit has the following depth ranges 10 20 40 80 150 300 600 1000 and 2000 feet Depth Range menu with Manual setting selected left Range Size menu with 0 80 ft highlighted right 39 Zoom The zoom feature enlarges all images on the screen by doubling the size of the echoes a 2X zoom For example if the current auto depth range 1s O to 60 feet Zoom will show an enlarged view of the water column from 30 feet to 60 feet always keeping the bottom in view To zoom the display press the MENU key until the Zoom menu appears Press to select On then press PWR to clear the menu You can tell when the display 1s in Zoom mode because the top depth scale on the left of the screen will no longer show zero For example if the current range 1s O to 80 feet with zoom off switching to zoom would en large the water column from 40 feet to 80 feet The number 40 instead of zero would appear at the top of the depth range scale To turn off the zoom feature off press the MENU key until the Zoom menu appears Press Y to select OFF then press PWR to clear the menu The top of the depth range scale returns to zero 40 NOTE sing the Zoom command while in auto Zoom mode will always enlarge the echoes near the bottom because auto Range always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen When you choose to use the zoom feature while th
48. ucer on the transom correctly 10 Ratchets Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom 3 Assembling the transducer Once you determine the correct posi tion for the ratchets assemble the transducer as shown in the following figure Don t tighten the lock nut at this time Metal washer Assemble transducer and bracket 4 Drilling mounting holes Hold the transducer and bracket assem bly against the transom The transducer should be roughly parallel to 11 the ground The transducer s centerline should be in line with the bot tom 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 Use the 29 bit for the 10 screws Transom Transom Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes Side view shown at left and seen from above at right 5 Attaching transducer to transom Remove the transducer from the bracket and re assemble 1t with the cable passing through the bracket over the bolt as shown in the following figures 12 Route cable over bolt and through bracket Side view shown left and seen from above right Attach the transducer to the transom Slide the transducer up or down until 1t s aligned properly with the bottom of the hull as shown in the preceding and following figures Tighten the bracket s mounting screws seal ng them w
49. urn 1s 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 eaglesonar com and look for the Dealer Locator 66 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Eagle 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 an Eagle dealer near you visit our web site www eaglesonar 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 LAW2R7 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 s
50. ute the cable s unit connector and about 6 inches 15 2 cm of cable through the opening under the sonar 29 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 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 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 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 30 To adjust the viewing angle pinch the quick release mount s ratchets with one hand then tilt the unit with your other hand Release the ratchets and the unit locks into the new position To remove the unit from the PPP 12 press the
51. with out then the target with gray 1s the stronger signal This helps distin guish weeds from trees on the bottom or fish from structure Grayline is adjustable Since Grayline shows the difference between strong and weak signals adjusting the sensitivity may also require a different Grayline level The level chosen by the sonar unit at power on 1s usually adequate for most conditions Experiment with your unit to find the Grayline setting that s best for you To change the Grayline level press MENU until the GRAYLINE control bar ap pears 44 AAA Mr Wider Grayline A small amount of Grayline T a soft bottom left probably sand or mud More Grayline indicates a harder rocky bottom right Press to increase the level of Grayline or press 4 to decrease it Ech oes scrolling onto the screen will show the effects of the Grayline change If you reach the maximum or minimum level a tone sounds alerting you to the limits Press PWR to clear the menu Chart Speed The rate that echoes scroll across the screen is called the chart scroll speed The default for this unit is max 100 percent we recommend that you leave the scroll speed set there for virtually all fishing condi tions 45 E gt gt e i jal da Ti L O 80 i Chart Speed control bar You however might consider experimenting with chart speed when you are stationary or drifting very slowly Sometimes you may achieve bette
52. www eaglesonar com o EcCUDAZ42 S0 A CUDA 242 amp Cuda 242 Portable Fish finding and Depth Sounding Sonars Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright 2006 LEI Eagle All rights reserved No part of this manual may be copied reproduced republished transmitted or distributed for any purpose without prior written consent of Eagle Electronics Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Eagle is a registered trademark or LEI Cuda 242 is a registered trademarks of LEI Eagle 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 Cuda 242 shown Other models covered in the manual are similar For free owner s manuals and the most current information on this product its operation and accessories visit our web site www eaglesonar com Eagle Electronics P O Box 669 Catoosa OK USA 74015 Printed in USA Table of Contents Introduction lila 1 Specifications Cuda M242 amp Cuda M242Portable 1 How Sonar WORKS neee 3 Prepa AIO IS ip e a 4 BA SU METO Kam ama ai a ka d ameli 4 RecommendedToolsandsupplles 5 Selecting a Transducerlocatlon
53. xample you will have much better luck seeing fish arches with a 80 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 operate erratically or not at all To eliminate or minimize the effects of electrical noise first try to de termine the cause With the boat at rest in the water the first thing you should do is turn all electrical equipment on the boat off Make sure the engine is also off Turn your sonar on then turn off Noise Re ject also known as the ASP feature Advanced Signal Processing Sensitivity should be set at 90 95 percent There should be a steady bottom signal on the display 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 63 and transmit Keep doing this until all electrical equipment has been turned on their effect on the sonar display noted then turne
54. ys as the unit powers up The unit will turn on with factory settings restored 60 Troubleshooting If your unit is not working or 1f you need technical help please use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the factory cus tomer 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 wir ng 2 Make certain the power cable is wired properly The red wire con nects 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 11 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 turns on only in simulator mode There is a problem with the transducer or the transducer cable Check the cable for damage 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 electrical wiring on the boat may help Route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the battery instead of through a fuse block or ignitlon switch 2 Inspect the transducer c
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