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1. 36 08 914 N O _ 4m IN 41 48 637 W 87 57 147 Restaurant Zoom Range POI When the map is zoomed out far enough most POIs appear as square dots left As you zoom in closer the symbols become readable icons In the 0 6 mile zoom example right the cursor has selected the Cupps Caf POI which triggers a pop up box with the POI name This pop up box works on POIs at any zoom range Tip In some urban areas businesses are so close to one another their POI icons crowd each other on the screen In the preceding figure you can see a jumbled pile of POIs along Highway 34 You can reduce screen clutter and make streets and other map features easier to see by turning off the display of undesired POIs To see how check out the Map Detail Category section page 141 The Map Page has its own menu which is used for several functions and for setting various options To access the Map Page Menu from the Map Page press MENU 97 The Pages Menu also offers several map display options under the Map Page category To access them press PAGES lt or gt to Map J to Option EXIT 5 70 0 meh 70 0 meh 0 03 31 f Latitude N 36 22 832 Longitude H 95 29 089 Zone Easting 15 277
2. Calculating message left and list of the nearest waypoints right 4 To see location information for the closest waypoint press ENT and the Waypoint Information screen appears If you wanted you could select another waypoint from the list with the or J keys A To navigate to the waypoint press ENT The Go Waypoint command is already highlighted The unit will show navigation information to the waypoint B To find the waypoint press 4 to FinD ON Mar ENT The Map Page appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint 177 Go To Waypoint Go To Waypoint N 36 09 112 e N 36 09 112 e W 95 50 774 Find On Map W 95 50 774 Altitude O ft Edit Waypoint Altitude O ft Edit Waypoint November 15 2002 3 20 13 PM Delete Waypoint November 15 2002 3 20 13 PM Delete Waypoint Distance 0 24 mi Bearing 307 mag Distance 0 24 mi Bearing 307 mag Waypoint Information screens with the Go Waypoint command selected left and the Find on Map command selected right To clear these menus and return to the previous page press EXIT repeatedly 5 If you re looking by name there are two options A You can spell out the name in the top selection box Press or J to change the first letter then press gt to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT ENT B Or you can jump down to the lower selection list by pres
3. Map Categories Drawn None IDE di Use City Postal Code Any Any Find First Street Find Intersection he epee Ss E lt D c l A A N _36 10 108 W 95 47 715 IN 36 08 977 W 95 50579 08m Find Streets command left Find Streets menu right 2 You must first fill in a street name in the First Street dialog box Press ENT to display the Finp By NAME menu There are two options A You can spell out the street in the top selection box Press T or 4 to change the first letter then press to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT ENT B Or you can jump down to the lower box and pick a street from the list Press ENT then press J or to select a street from the list and press ENT 173 Find By Name Oth Find In List 8 4 D 80 B 80 P State Highway 80 S US Highway 80 A 80 A 80 Aa 80 Alternate Route Route Hwy 80 Bangerter Sb I 80 County Highway 80 County Road Sekk 80 County Road Find Street By Name menu Spell out the name in the top box or select from the list in the lower box 3 The Find Streets menu reappears with the street you re searching for in the First Street box In this example it s 80th Street To search for 80th Street press 4 to find First STREET ENT A message appears asking you to wait while the unit finds the street When the Streets Found list appears
4. www eaglesonar com FishStrike 2000 amp SeaChamp 2000 CDF Fish finding Sonars amp Mapping GPS Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright 2005 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 of LEI MapCreate FreedomMaps IMS and NauticPaths are trademarks of LEI Fishing Hot Spots is a registered trademark of Fishing Hot Spots Inc Navionics is a registered trademark of Navionics Inc eXitSource Database copyright 2001 2003 Zenrin Co it Ltd Exit Authority and eXitSource are trademarks of SURGE Zenrin Co Ltd KNOW THE WAY 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 SeaChamp 2000 CDF 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
5. gt 100 mi eam eT eaa gt 100 mi Menu sequence from left to right for selecting a Navionics chart 3 To turn off a Navionics chart from the Map Page press MENU J to Map Darta ENT gt to Navionics Map Choice ENT Use 7 or J to select EAGLE then press ENT EXIT EXIT Port Information Navionic charts contain Port Services information represented by anchor icons on the map display An example is displayed in the following figure To view Port Services information 1 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Port Services icon When selected a pop up name box appears 2 Press WPT to display the Port Services Information screen The Port Services information screen has two windows The top window lists the various service categories The lower window lists the detailed services available in each basic category 143 Port Services Q icons GLEISH HAVEN Soe eee pte a ee g Aali y name box Ren 245 mag A aN N 36 55415 i 76010730 Cursor lines Navionics chart showing Port Services icon selected by cursor 3 To scroll through the Service Categories window press ENT then use T or J to see the types of services available As you highlight a different category the list in the lower window changes To return to the Map Page press EXIT EXIT 4 The General Services category includes a long list of items in the Detailed Services window To scroll through the Detailed Services
6. Navigate trail map views the driver left is northbound heading straight toward trail point 6 The northbound driver right has reached point 6 and has turned west to follow the trail 1 Press MENU MENU J to My Traits ENT 2 Press J to enter the Saved Trail list then use T or J to select the desired Trail Name ENT 3 Press gt to DELETE TraiL J to NAVIGATE ENT 4 Press J to NAVIGATE gt to Reverse ENT to NavicaTe ENT The unit begins showing reverse navigation information along the trail NOTE If you are already located at or near the end of your trail the arrival alarm will go off as soon as you hit ENT Just press EXIT to clear the alarm and proceed 5 Now begin moving and let your GPS guide you 6 When you reach your destination be sure to cancel navigation Press MENU MENU to CanceL NavicaTion ENT The unit asks if you re sure press lt ENT Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files Custom Maps Custom maps work only from the MMC or SDC cards When a card containing a Custom Map File is loaded into the unit it automatically loads the map into memory when the unit is turned on Instructions for copying Custom Map Files to a MMC are contained in the instruction manual for your MMC card reader and MapCreate 6 software For instructions on inserting a MMC into the Unit see Sec 2 Installation Accessories 114 NOTE To load a Navionics chart see Sec 8 for the Navionics
7. 2 Press to enter the Saved Trail list then use T or J to select the desired Trail Name ENT 3 Press gt to DELETE TRAIL J to NAVIGATE ENT 112 4 Press 4 to NaviGATE ENT The unit begins showing navigation information along the trail NOTE If you are already located at or near the beginning of your trail the arrival alarm will go off as soon as you hit ENT Just press EXIT to clear the alarm and proceed 5 Now begin moving and let your GPS guide you 6 When you reach your destination be sure to cancel navigation Press MENU MENU to Cancer NavicaTion ENT The unit asks if you re sure press lt ENT Figure 1 Figure 2 Screen Screen EE Track Speed Sounds So Alarms Alz RS Trail Options Delete All i Saved Trails So KARLU 10 Points Trail 6 8 Points Route Planning Cancel Navigation i Springt Sonar Setup IF yet i oj GPS Setup 0 ene System Setup bite if Sun Moon Calculations i Trip Calculator y 4 She Timers ie i y Faye Browse MMC Files etevilo L sl ae 17 Edmond Oklahoma City 9 Fort Smith t Norman N 37 37 570 W 96 20 504 300m Figure 3 Figure 4 Screen EE Track Speed Ea So S ame Display Data Alel naaal erea ENa Trail 6 Total Distance Bearing
8. R lt 3 penony s East Central High School 04 mi 119th E Ave 12th St__ N 36 08 890 W 3550595 5 N 36 08 866 W 95 50 560 Sequence for setting a waypoint Fig 1 While traveling press WPT twice to call up the Find Waypoint screen Fig 2 and set a point Fig 3 A message says the waypoint has been saved Fig 4 vehicle continues on its way the waypoint number is visible on map NOTE The Quick Save method uses the default waypoint symbol until you edit an existing waypoint and change its symbol Edit Waypoint Symbol is described in Sec 7 After you have changed a waypoint symbol the unit will remember the one you chose and use it the next time you quick save a waypoint To revert back to the default symbol edit a waypoint and choose it or use the Reset Options command described in Sec 8 Create Waypoint on Map 1 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the place where you want to make a waypoint 2 Press WPT WPT The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number such as waypoint 001 The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map 105 Create Waypoint by Entering a Position 1 Press WPT gt to SuBcaTecorY column 4 to New ENT 2 Press J to ENTERED Position ENT gt to CREATE ENT 3 Press gt to Lat tune ENT Enter the latitude by pressing T or J to change the first character then press to the next
9. Table of Contents Section 1 Read Me First ou ccsssssecccesssssceccesssssseceeeseees 1 Capabilities and Specifications FishStrike 2000C amp SeaChamp 2000C DF eeeeccsceeeeesseeeeeeeees 3 How Your Sonar Works ccccccccccccccccceccceceeseesesssseeceeeeeceeeeseeees 5 How Your GPS Works ccccccsccccccccecccecccesssessssssnsssceeesececeeeeeess 5 Introduction to GPS and WAAS W ccccccccessssssssceceeeeeeeeeeeeens 7 How to use this Manual ccccccccccccceceesessssesessseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 9 Section 2 Installation amp ACCeSSOTIES csscccccessssneeeees 11 PYEPALALIONS ss e a a sic aee N A Ea geeee i aoe 11 Transducer Installation ccccccccccccsssssssssssseseeecceececeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaes 11 Recommended Tools and supplies cccscccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Single frequency transom installations cceeeee 12 Dual frequency transom installations cccccccseeeeeeees 12 Single frequency trolling motor installations 12 Shoot through hull installations ccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeees 12 Selecting a Transducer Location ccccccccccccceceeeseeseestseeees 12 How low should you go ccccecceeeessssscceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeestssssaees 14 Shoot thru hull vs Transom Mounting ccccscscceeesees 15 Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting 06 15 Shoot thru hull Installation ccccccccccccccccee
10. To load a MapCreate route into the unit follow the instructions in MapCreate s manual for creating and saving a route as part of a GPS Data File file format usr Copy the GPS Data File to an MMC and insert the MMC in the unit See Sec 2 for instructions on installing MMCs To load the GPS Data File into the Unit memory see the entry on Transfer Custom Maps amp GPS Data Files in Sec 6 Basic GPS Operations Routes Created in the Unit You can create a route by selecting saved waypoints from the waypoint list or you can set a series of route waypoints on the map with cursor arrows and the ENT key In this example we ll create a route from the map 1 From the NAVIGATION PAGE WITH DIGITAL DATA press MENU ENT or from the Map Pace press MENU MENU J to Route PLANNING ENT Screen ww Screen Map Simulating Sounds Sour k Alarms St seph Alan New Route Delete All RS Route Planning _ Rout My Trails K Ci y m Cancel Navigation ansas HI coto n 2 i Sonar Setup Ley J Trail 4 La GPS Setup GPS Trail 2 ee System Setup if ft 2 Syst Trail 2 Lee Sun Moon Calculations Sun Trail 2 s4 Trip Calculator wt Trip Route 1 Timers gt Time b Browse MMC Files Ge Brov Reute 2 be ae A rl as p DA 7 okana Cy D E nar rillo __ we i f e aa olombia Lawton i hitro NN pann N 37 37 570 _W_96 20 504 e 600m 200mi
11. to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the depth is correct then press ENT 4 Press lt to SHALLOW ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT 54 To adjust and turn on the deep alarm 1 Press MENU MENU to ALarms ENT J to Sonar ALarms ENT 2 Press J to DEEP ALARM ENABLED to DEEP ALARM DEPTH ENT 3 Press T or 4 to change the first number then press gt to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the depth is correct then press ENT 4 Press lt to DEEP ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT Zone Alarm The zone alarm is triggered when any echo passes inside the alarm bar zone shown on the right side of the screen To adjust and turn on the zone alarm 1 Press MENU MENU J to ALARMs ENT to Sonar ALARMS ENT 2 Press J to Zone ALARM ENABLED gt to ApuusT ZONE ENT Screen i Sounds Ome Alarms Route Planni Shallow Alarm My Trails Depth Cancel Navi l Enabled 1 t Sonar Setup GPS SetuP Deep Alarm System Sett Depth Sun Moon C F Enabled 100 n Trip Calculat Timers Browse MMi Zone Alarm Enabled Adjust Zone F Fish Alarm Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg Zone Alarm selection box with Upper Limit selected right 3 To set the upper boundary for the Zone Alarm use amp or gt to select Upper then press or J to move the top of the bar to the desired depth 4 To set the l
12. 6 you have an incredible combination With a full recording capability and remarkable resolution you won t find another combination sonar and GPS unit with this much power and this many features for this price Our goal for this book is to get you on the water fast with a minimum of fuss Like you we d rather spend more time boating or fishing and less time reading the manual So we designed our book so you don t have to read the whole thing from front to back to find the information you want At the start or end of each segment we ll tell you what content is coming up next If it s a concept you re already familiar with we ll show you how and where to skip ahead for the next important topic We ve also made it easy to look up any tips you may need from time to time Here s how The manual is organized into 10 sections The first section is an introduction to the FishStrike 2000c and SeaChamp 2000C DF sonar GPS units It tells you the basics you need to know before you can make the unit look around and tell you where you are or look below the surface to find some fish Section 2 will help you install your unit the transducer and the GPS antenna module We ll also show you how to install the MultiMedia Card MMC and give you some information on available accessories Section 3 covers Basic Sonar Operation It will show you how easy it is to run your sonar right out of the box This section features a one page Sonar Quick Refe
13. Map Page is the default screen that appears when you turn on the unit To get to the Map Page from another page Press PAGES or lt to Map EXIT You can display a split screen showing both the Map and Sonar pages at the same time This feature is discussed in Sec 4 Sonar Options amp Other Features The Map Page represents a GPS function so it is discussed in much greater detail in Sec 6 Sonar Page The Sonar Page displays the sonar chart This is a cross section view of the water column beneath the boat The chart moves across the screen displaying sonar signal echoes that represent fish structure and the bottom To get to the Sonar Page Press the PAGES key then use gt or e to select Sonar Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT The Pages Menu offers four chart display options under the Sonar Page category To access them press PAGES or gt to Sonar J to Option Name EXIT The Sonar Page has its own menu which is used for advanced functions and for setting various options Sonar Options and other features are discussed in Sec 4 To Access the Sonar Page menu from the Sonar Page press MENU ne lt a BO re ane Full Sonar Chart display left Sonar Page in split zoom mode right Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg Shallow 1 ft Deep 100_ ft ae 60 o oe 60 M aie Gl Split frequency sonar display left with digital data display right
14. Single frequency 3 000 watts peak to peak 375 watts RMS FishStrike 2000C Sonar sounding Depth capability Dual frequency 3 000 feet 915 meters Single frequency 1 000 feet 305 meters Actual capability depends on transducer configuration and installation bottom composition and water conditions 3 Depth display Continuous display Graph recording Up to 1 GB on one MMC or SD card Audible alarms Deep shallow fish zone Automatic ranging Yes with instant screen updates Auto bottom track Yes Zoom bottom track Yes Split screen zoom Yes Surface water temp Yes built into transducer Speed distance log Yes with optional speed sensor GPS Receiver antenna External EGC 12 parallel channel GPS WAAS Recording c0 c0 MMC amp SD memory cards for recording GPS trip details and displaying charts or custom maps Background map Built in custom detailed Eagle map Contains enhanced detail of continental U S and Hawaii Includes more than 60 000 nav aids and 10 000 wrecks obstructions in coastal and Great Lakes waters Metro areas selected major streets highways and interstate exit services details included Custom mapping MapCreate 6 software optional optional plug and play LEI FreedomMaps offer the same high detail without the computer work of MapCreate Oth
15. USR on the card To select a file press ENT to activate the MMC Card selection box use 4 or to highlight the file then press ENT Next press 4 to LOAD ENT The unit will display a completion message when the data transfer is finished To return to the Page view press EXIT EXIT EXIT Figure 1 Figure 2 Screen Screen Sounds Sounds Alarms r nukes Alarms iia a Route Plannina Route Planninn as amp My Trek My Troi Cancel h UZTAR mhis Cancel User Data File cayenne Sonar S Data usr hd pe Sonar Si Data214Pm usr GPS Set Pa GPS Set SA ESEE Data214Pmusr System e Sun Moo Sun Moc Trip Cak A Trip Cak Timers Timers Browse oints gt et Language Transfer My Data Check Free Storage Check Free Storage N 37 37 570 W 96 20504 Software Information N 37 37 570 W 96 20504 Software Information These figures show the menu sequence for loading a GPS Data File from an MMC into the unit s memory Cancel Navigation You can turn off any of the navigation commands after you reach your destination or at any other time by using the Cancel Navigation command Press MENU MENU J to CaNcEL NAVIGATION ENT to Yes ENT 116 Section 7 Advanced GPS Operations Find Distance from Current Position 1 While on the Map Page press MENU J to Finp Distance ENT 2 To find the distance to a specific location center your cursor
16. Digital data overlay Surface signal Surface clutter Depth scale depth amp temperature Sonar Chart Default slg i In FasTrack fish arches show as horizontal bars Fish arches Ni Zoom bar Structure FasTrack bar graph Bottom signal Sonar Page showing full sonar chart mode 45 You can customize how the Sonar Page displays its pictures and other data Your unit includes several special sonar features and options that can help you better interpret the underwater scene We ll discuss all of those features and options in Sec 4 but to show you how easy the unit is to operate the following page contains a simplified 10 step quick reference that will cover most fish finding situations The quick reference describes how your unit will operate with all the sonar features in their automatic modes 46 FishStrike 2000 and SeaChamp 2000C DF Sonar Quick Reference 1 Mount the transducer antenna and unit Connect the unit to electric power and the transducer If GPS operation is desired connect GPS antenna too Make sure the MMC is in See complete installation details beginning on page 11 2 Launch your boat 3 To turn on the unit press and release PWR key 4 Opening screen displays Map Page Rotate through the four main Page screens Map Page Satellite Status Page Navigation Page Sonar Page by pressing PAGES lt or to select Page Name EXIT Switch to the Sonar Pag
17. Fast Food Chain Fast Food Chain 11710 E tth St 11710 E 11th St gt Tulsa OK 74128 Badenian Tulsa OK 74128 Eindion Map 918 438 4370 918 438 4370 N 36 08 859 ka N 36 08 859 kal W 95 50 779 W 95 50 779 Distance 0 23 mi Distance 0 23 mi Bearing 230 mag Bearing 230 mag POl Restaurants POl Restaurants Fast Food Chains Fast Food Chains POI information screen on the nearest fast food restaurant showing name street address phone number latitude longitude distance and compass bearing The Go To command is selected left The figure on the right has the Find On Map command highlighted 6 The unit s map appears with the cross hair cursor highlighting the restaurant s POI symbol A pop up name box identifies the POI as well as its distance and bearing A data box at the bottom of the screen continues to display the location s latitude and longitude 103 7th Si e i Rd E amet ix piss gt 2 if ra 124th E Ave Map screen showing the result of a restaurant search 7 To clear the search and return to the last page displayed press EXIT repeatedly Before you completely exited out of the Search menus you could have gone looking for another place NOTE Search works with mapping and POI data loaded in the unit If you have not loaded a MMC for the area you are searching you may no
18. Sounds triggered by key strokes and alarms can be adjusted You first press MENU MENU J to Sounps ENT 158 Screen Screen i Pee ae Alarms Alarms Bo a X Route Planning Route Planning fal i My Trails My Tr Sarg Cancel Navigation Cance Key Press Sounds Ge Sonar Setup Sonar GPS Setup GPS X Alarm Sounds System Setup Syste Sun Moon Calculations Sun V Low High Trip Calculator Trip C Ua ee Fae Timers Timers Browse MMC Files Brows Alarm Style N gt Beeps a gt wat Comes a remo Ts ies tuba aes Cuba B B SATE Meuse ws IN 36 13516 W 95 50 579 i IN 36 14532 W 95 50 579 4000 mi Sounds command left The Sounds menu right Once in the Sounds menu To set Key Press Sounds With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on or uncheck it turn off After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display To set Alarm Sounds Press J to ALARM Sounps With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on or uncheck it turn off After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display To set Alarm Volume Press J to Volume Press gt or lt to move the bar The left end of the scale is low volume The right end is high volume After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display To set Alarm Style Press J to ALARM STYLE ENT Press or J to change the style then pre
19. Te Sonar Setup cathe ate boston Sonar S ce ORIA GPS Setup 3 l e _News ork GPS Set GM ti C Celsi System Setup Units of Measure agnese ESNS Sun Moon Calculations Set Local Time Sun Moa Speed and Dist Depth Trip Calculator Communications Port Tip ear er oe Timers Reset Options Timers Statute Feet Browse MMC Files Delete All My Waypoints Browse Nautical C Fathoms C Metric C Meters e X Popup Help Hide GPS Features Moxico Set Language ea oa Transfer My Data Check Free Storage Software Information Mexico City ie Ciudad deme Transfer My Data Check Free Storage Software Information IN 36 32 035 W 95 50 579 IN 36 32591 W 95 50 579 System Setup Menu left Units of Measure Menu right To set Speed Distance Unit of Measure Press or J to change the Speed Distance then press ENT After the option is set press EXIT EXIT EXIT to return to the page display To set Heading Press or 4 to change the heading type then press ENT After the option is set press EXIT EXIT EXIT to return to the page display To set Depth Press J to Dept Press or J to change the heading type then press ENT After the option is set press EXIT EXIT EXIT to return to the page display To set Temperature Press gt to TEMPERATURE Press or J to change the heading type then press ENT After the option is set press EXIT EXIT EXIT to retu
20. lt i Man ovepeerd Southerly i Breakwater an N 41 52 514 W 87 35 307 e 4 mi The cursor is redirected toward the Man Overboard position on the Map Page The victim is astern of the vessel The GPS shows which direction to steer for the rescue The man overboard position is also stored in the waypoint list for future reference It can be edited the same as any other waypoint To cancel navigation to MOB press MENU MENU J to CANCEL NAvIGATION ENT lt to Yes ENT The unit stops showing navigation information Navigate to Cursor Position on Map The Go To Cursor command navigates to the current cursor position on the map It s a quick and handy way to navigate to anything you can see on the map display 1 Use the cursor controlled by the arrow keys with the zoom in and zoom out keys to maneuver around the map until you find a location you d like to visit 2 Center the cursor over the location to select it See the example in the following figure Many map items such as waypoints Points of Interest towns etc can be selected and appear highlighted with a pop up box Other features such as a river or a street intersection will not appear highlighted but the cursor will take you to those locations just the same 108 Ochelata i i z i i i Ramona plal Chelsea i 2494 mi i 16 mag A SORES Oologah M L Skiatook ake fh D cerko p
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22. 139 keys and map cursor you can scroll the map to see the third and fourth rings In this example the distance to the third ring is 75 miles and distance to the fourth ring is 100 miles from your current position To set range rings From the Map Page press MENU J to Map Data ENT Press J and gt to Rance Rines With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on and uncheck it turn off After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display To set Lat Long Grid From the Map Page press MENU J to Map Data ENT Press 1 and to Lat Lon Grip Lines With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on and uncheck it turn off After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display Map Datum Selection Maps and charts are based on a survey of the area that s covered by the map or chart These surveys are called Datums Maps that are created using different datums will show the same latitude longitude in slightly different locations All datums have names The GPS system is based on the WGS 84 datum which covers the entire world Other datums may also cover the entire world or just a small portion of it By default your unit uses the WGS 84 datum It however can show your position using any of 191 different datums To change the datum 1 Press MENU MENU J to GPS Setup ENT to Datum SELECTION ENT 2 Scroll 4 or T to select the desired datum then press ENT 3 T
23. A 1 ES i s ith St iral Admiral Pim a rte Wee a SR oe a e Tl 3 E erT a a y 1 X s 1 tth st E ll mms 2 i E U ti a T IN 36 08 885 W 95 48 919 io Imi N _36 09 603 W __95 48 816 je 3mi IN 36 09549 W 95 47 953 Kad 3 mi Route creation sequence from left Fig 1 Set route waypoint 1 at 11th St amp 145th Ave Fig 2 Move cursor north to set point 2 at 145th amp Admiral Fig 3 With point 2 set move cursor east to mark interstate on ramp with waypoint 3 In figures 2 and 3 notice the rubber band line extending from the previously set waypoint to the cursor This line will become the course for the route Name Display Data Route 2 Total Distance Bearing m Navigate Preview _ Reverse Delete Distance Bearing 2 087 356 204 84 4 1081 84 1177 8 End of route a ER Route creation sequence continued Fig 4 Point 3 set at on ramp Fig 5 Waypoint 4 set at highway exit to frontage road leading to river Waypoint 5 ends the route at a tree stand in a hunting area Fig 6 Press EXIT to save the route and return to the previous screen 121 5 Move the cursor to the next point in the route a spot where you need to turn or change direction and press ENT to set the next waypoint 6 Repeat step five until the route reaches the destination 7 To save your route
24. Do not mix too fast or bubbles will form in the epoxy After mixing you have 20 minutes to complete the installation before the epoxy becomes unworkable Spread a thin layer of epoxy about 1 16 or 1 5 mm thick on the face of the transducer as shown in the previous figure Make sure there are no air pockets in the epoxy layer Then apply the remaining 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 transducer should be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of epoxy between the hull and transducer 4 Apply a weight such as a brick to hold the transducer in place while the epoxy cures Be careful not to bump the transducer while the 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 26 Speed Temperature Sensors This unit can accept as many as two temperature sensors which can be used to monitor the temperature of surface water a live well or some other location These units can also accept an optional speed sensor for showing speed and distance traveled However you can only use one accessory at a time If you would like to use a speed sensor and a second temperat
25. Longitude press J to LonaitupE ENT Press or J to change the first character then press to the next character and repeat until the longitude is correct Press EXIT 4 When latitude and longitude are correct return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT Selecting a Waypoint To select a waypoint on the map for navigating editing etc use the arrow keys and center the cursor over the waypoint A highlighted halo will appear around the waypoint Set a Waypoint by Average Position This feature sets a waypoint at the current position after taking several position readings and averaging them This boosts waypoint position accuracy by helping to eliminate errors caused by atmospheric conditions and other factors 1 Press WPT to SuscaTecorY column J to New ENT 2 Press J or T to AVERAGE Position ENT press to CREATE ENT 3 Wait while the unit takes points to average for the position The greater the number of points the greater the accuracy When the desired number of points accumulates press ENT to create and save the waypoint 4 The Edit Waypoint menu appears You can simply save the waypoint by pressing EXIT EXIT or you can edit the waypoint 127 Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position This feature sets a waypoint at a point located a specific distance and bearing from a reference position The reference position could be a waypoint map feature an item from your waypoint list
26. Rie Ae p Biscayne Bay i Pring ton ot 2 1 Xe rd l 24 Pgnafania d e X tienden in PS Se pon ore N 25 35529 W 80 19347 20m Map Page showing results of a street search The cursor points to the located street Find an Intersection You must enter one street in the First Street dialog box and enter the next street in the Second Street dialog box 1 From the Map Page press MENU J to Finp STREETS ENT and the Finp STREETS menu appears 2 You must fill in a street name in the First Street dialog box Press ENT to display the FinD By NAME menu There are two options A You can spell out the street in the top selection box Use or 4 to change the first letter then press to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct and press ENT ENT B Or you can jump down to the lower box and pick a street from the list Press ENT then use J or to select a street from the list and press ENT 3 The Find Streets menu reappears with the street you re searching for in the First Street box 4 Now fill in the second street Press 4 to SECOND STREET ENT and the Finn By NAME menu appears again Just like before there are two options A You can spell out the second street in the top selection box Press T or J to change the first letter then press to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is co
27. Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Log Sonar Chart Data Sonar Menu with Stop Chart command selected Surface Clarity The markings extending downward from the zero line on the chart are called surface clutter These markings are caused by wave action boat wakes and temperature inversion among other things 82 The surface clarity control reduces or eliminates surface clutter signals from the display It does this by changing the sensitivity of the receiver decreasing it near the surface and gradually increasing it as the depth increases There are three levels of surface clarity available low medium or high It can also be turned off The default level is off To adjust the Surface Clarity level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar Features ENT Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity i g S Transducer Frequency Surface Clarity rs 200 kHz Off Mo 50 kHz Noise Rejection A Low B I r Chart Manual Mode Sonar Chart Mode Le F Fish Symbols X Auto Sensitivity F Auto Depth Range Pi Fish ID White Background X Zoom Bar C Zone Alarm Bar Sonar Features menu with Surface Clarity selected 2 Press gt to SURFACE CLaRITY ENT 3 Press J or to select the clarity level then press EXIT EXIT EXIT Sonar Chart Default sig c Sonar Chart Default slg 0 8 In
28. The data begins to flash on your screen Use any combination of gt e T and J to move the data to a new location 4 When satisfied press EXIT EXIT NOTE The Customize command and the Overlay Data command use the same information categories The difference between the two commands is the Customize command is only used to modify pages with digital data boxes while Overlay Data changes information floating on the screen See Customize Page Displays on page 79 for information on customizing data boxes To change displayed data font size 1 From the Map or Sonar page press MENU J to OverLay Data ENT 2 Press 4 or to select Data Type press gt or to change Data Size EXIT The selected data type will be displayed in the new size To change the font size of another data type repeat these steps beginning with step two above You can also change the size of overlay data by choosing overlay size in the Data Information menu Just select the overlay data 68 you want to resize from the Overlay Data Shown menu and press ENT Scroll down to the overlay size window and press ENT to make the desired changes 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg P UPE i Co epth Description The water depth measured from transducer soundings Remove Move Priority F Show caption The overlay size command left and a
29. press MENU Map Page The Map Page screens show your course and track from a bird s eye view By default this unit shows the map with north always at the top of the screen This can be changed See the topic Map Orientation in Sec 8 If you re navigating to a waypoint the map also shows your starting location present position course line and destination You however don t have to navigate to a waypoint to use the map Map Page is the default screen that appears when you turn on the unit To get to the Map Page from another page Press PAGES or lt to Mar EXIT When the Map Page is displayed a screen similar to the following figure appears The arrow in the center of the screen is your present position It points in the direction you re traveling The map zoom range is the distance across the screen This number shows in the lower right corner In the example below the range is 15 miles from the left edge of the map to the right edge of the map The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys give you control over the zoom range of the map allowing you to choose its coverage area and the amount of mapping detail shown There are 37 available map zoom ranges from 0 05 miles to 4 000 miles 95 Fair Oaks N 36 08 914 W 95 50 596 O Bri The map is zoomed to 15 miles The Over Zoomed notice in the top left corner means you have reached the map s detail limits for the area Zooming in any closer will re
30. the FasTrack bar graph display doubles at the right side of the screen This allows you to see virtually instantaneous sonar returns just as you would on a flasher sonar unit For more information on FasTrack see its entry in this section To turn off HyperScroll 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Pinc SPEED ENT 2 The Ping Speed Control Bar appears Use J to decrease ping speed to 50 percent and press EXIT 71 Reset Options This command is used to reset all features options and settings to their original factory defaults This is useful when you have changed several settings and want to return the unit to basic automatic operation 1 Press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT to RESET Options ENT 2 Press amp to Yes ENT 3 All the menus are cleared and the unit reverts to the Map Page at the 4000 mile zoom range just as if you had turned it on for the first time All options have been returned to the factory settings Screen Screen Sounds 0 Sounds Q Alarms Alarms Route Planning 5i i Route Planning My Trails oe E oo gaol My Trails E T Cancel Navigation a A E Cancel Navigation wot orm Sonar Setup gt a Koc on Sonar Setup gt GPS Setup B o oor OH A GPS Setup OM a Units of Measure System Setup Reset all the options Sun Moon Calc Trip Calculator Timers 15 No Sun Moon Calculations Set Local Time Tr
31. white blue and black Needle Style There are four needle styles Triangular Beveled Big Needle and Compass 152 Gauge Setup Average Speed Gauge Setup Average Speed Gauge Preview Tick Marks Gauge Preview Lower Thresholds Minimum Angle Maximum Angle X Caution 0 to 0 a230 4 130 X Danger 0 to 0 Minimum Value Maximum Value Upper Thresholds alfo alf100 pa X Caution 0 to 0 Primary Average Speed Minor Tick Major Tick Primary Average Speed a a Secondary Average Speed pl 2 E 10 Secondary Average Speed Danger 9 to 0 Themes Tick Marks Thresholds Gauge Text Themes Tick Marks Thresholds Gauge Text Gauge Select Restore Defaults Gauge Select Restore Defaults Primary C Secondary Secondary Data Primary r Secondary Secondary Data The Ticks menu left with Threshold menu right Tick Marks setup gives you the option of modifying the gauges minimum and maximum angles values and ticks Minimum and Maximum Angles gives you control over the numerical layout of the gauge You can spread the numbers out around the gauge or bunch them together in a smaller area Minimum and Maximum Values allows you to decide where the gauge s numbers will begin and where they will top out For example you may decide to start the gauge at 0 5 or 10 and top it out at 85 90 or 100 Minimum or Maximum Tick controls how many tick mar
32. wow with a next to its name can be collapsed to hide its contents Just select the category name and press ENT Expand any categories that might contain data you want to display Then press J or T to select a different data option With the new option highlighted press ENT to switch the contents of the flashing box to the new data type and press EXIT You can now select another box to change When you are finished with the settings press EXIT again and the box name stops flashing NOTE A Page display can only show a limited number of data boxes Map With Sonar Split Screen There is a page mode that splits the screen in half with the map on the left and the sonar on the right This screen option can be found on the Pages Menu under the Map Page category Map with Sonar split screen When this screen is activated you need to specify which side of the Menu is active To toggle between the two windows press PAGES PAGES The window with the blue title bar at the top of the screen is the active window To switch back press PAGES PAGES again Sonar Simulator This unit has a built in simulator that lets you simulate on the water conditions All sonar features and functions are useable When in simulator mode you will see the chart file name in the Sonar Page title bar and a play symbol will flash on and off at the right end of the title bar To use the simulator 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU MENU J to
33. 184 EAGLE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END USER WHO FIRST PURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD USE YOU AND EAGLE ELECTRONICS INC THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT WE OUR OR US USING THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANIED BY THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE PLEASE RETURN USING THE ENCLOSED UPS SHIPPING LABEL AND INCLUDE PROOF OF PURCHASE NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER YOUR PURCHASE PRICE AND ANY APPLICABLE TAXES WILL BE REFUNDED PLEASE ALLOW 4 6 WEEKS TO PROCESS YOUR REFUND 1 This License Agreement applies to the one or more databases that your product may contain We refer to these singly as a Database and together as the Databases Your product may thus include the WBS Database which contains worldwide background surface mapping data the SmartMap Database which contains inland mapping data or other Databases 2 The Databases that your product may contain are licensed not sold We grant to you the nonexclusive nonassignable right to use these Databases for supplemental navigation reference purposes but only as long as you comply with the terms and conditions of this License Agreement We reserve the right to terminate this license if you violate any aspect of this License Agreement You are responsible
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35. Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range X Auto Depth Range F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Log Sonar Chart Data Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg Depth Range Control Scale right 60 2 The Depth Range Control Scale appears Press T or J to select a different depth range A blue bar highlights the selected range The shaded numbers can not be selected 3 When the new range is selected press EXIT to clear the menu Depth Range Manual You have complete control over the range when the unit is in the manual mode There are 16 depth ranges from 5 to 4 000 feet To switch to Manual Depth Range 1 Turn off automatic depth range From the Sonar Page press MENU J to AuTo DEPTH RANGE ENT 2 Press T to DEPTH RANGE ENT and the Depth Range Control Scale appears 3 Press J or T to select a different depth range A blue bar highlights the selected range 4 When the new range is selected press EXIT to clear the menu NOTE The sonar s depth capability depends on the transducer installation water and bottom conditions among other factors FasTrack This feature automatically converts all echoes to short horizontal lines on the display s far right side FasTrack gives you a rapid update of conditions directly under the boat This makes it useful for ice fishing or fishing at anchor When the b
36. Browse MMC Files i E a A Browse MMC Display Mode Tueson et paso i Normal D x eae anatiguston New Ons tom Jacksonville Chihuaherer Cop 7 Chihuahua id o Y z Corp Tampa 1 a Christi iA Monterrey J 4 Gulf Of S N 37 37570 W 96 20 504 4 2000 mi U _ Rests 4 gt 2000 mi Screen Command left and Screen Menu with Contrast selected right To adjust the display s brightness Press J to BRIGHTNESS Press gt or lt to move the bar The left end of the scale is minimum contrast and the right end is maximum contrast To adjust the screen s display mode Press J to DispLay Mone ENT press T or 4 to select mode EXIT Minneapolis Toke Michigan A as Pca arms gt Milwaukee _ Buffalo gt Detroita or SEG Poo chicago Cleveland y Trails S Pittsbur gh Cancel Navi polis z g Contrast we B Sonar Setup GPS Setup System Setu Sun Moon Cz Trip Calculate Timers Browse MMC DAEWO Normal Chihuahaz High Contrast Night Viewing a Gumu Low High High Display Mode menu Set Language This unit s menus are available in 10 languages English French German Spanish Italian Danish Swedish Russian Dutch and Finnish To select a different language 1 Press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT 2 Press 4 to SET LANGUAGE ENT 3 Use J or T to select a different language and press ENT All menus now appea
37. Charts entry GPS Data files GPS Data Files contain waypoints routes trails and event marker icons Instructions for copying GPS Data Files between your computer and a MMC are contained in the instruction manual for your MMC card reader and MapCreate 6 software GPS data automatically recorded in the unit s internal memory must be saved to the MMC as a GPS Data File in order to store it on your personal computer GPS Data Files stored on a MMC must be copied from the card to the unit s internal memory before the unit can read them Here s how 1 Insert the MMC into your unit Press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT to TRANSFER My Data ENT and the screen below appears Screen Sounds Alarms Route Planning My Trails Cancel Navigation Sonar Setup GPS Setup SU Transfer data which way ie Sun Moon Ca Trip Calculate Port Timers Eoad g T Delete All My Waypoints Z Tix Popup Help Hide GPS Features Set Language Check Free Storage JN ar 570 W 96 20 504 Software Information s ie ak we The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the MMC or load data from the MMC into the unit s memory 2 The Transfer My Data menu includes a message that tells you if a MMC is present or not If no MMC is present you must insert a card into the unit to activate the Load or Save commands To transfer data from th
38. D symbols and FishTrack depths turned on right Frequency Dual Frequency Transducers only SeaChamp 2000C DF A dual frequency transducer operates with both 200 kHz and 50 kHz The 200 kHz frequency has a 12 cone angle and the 50 kHz frequency has a 35 cone angle The default frequency is 200 kHz which is best used in shallow water about 300 feet or less This frequency is the best choice for about 80 percent of the fresh and salt water sport fishing applications When you get into very deep salt water 300 to 500 feet or deeper the 50 kHz frequency is the best choice The 200 kHz transducer will give you better detail and definition but less depth penetration The 50 kHz transducer will give you greater depth penetration but a little less detail and less definition Remember all sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water There is a common exception to the rule Some fishermen on freshwater lakes or the ocean like to see their downriggers on the sonar In many of those cases you ll see a 50 kHz transducer frequency in use because the wider cone angle lets them watch the bait Sensitivity dy Documents Emulators SeaChamp2000CDF gt X Auto Sensitivity 0r C R A Transducer Frequency Surface Clarity crcs CKU Off a 2 C 50 kHz Noise Rejection o Low D 4 S F Chart Manual Mode Sonar Chart Mode i Pi Fish ID White Background 4 L X Fish Symbols az te Fish
39. Darta ENT Press J to Popup Map Info With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on and uncheck it turn off After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display Draw Map Boundaries From the Map Page press MENU J to Map Darta ENT Press J to Draw Map Bounparies With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on and uncheck it turn off After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display 138 Fill Water with White From the Map Page press MENU J to Map Data ENT Press J to FILL WATER witH WHITE With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on and uncheck it turn off After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display Trackline Extension Trackline Extension is a new tracking option that provides a visual interpretation of your velocity It charts how long it will take to travel a predetermined distance based on your current navigational information Distance is shown on one side of the track with estimated time of arrival on the other Below the Trackline Extension window are two check boxes Show Time and Show Distance which allow you to turn on or off the time and or distance settings To set trackline extension From the Map Page press MENU J to Map Darta ENT Press J to TRACKLINE EXTENSION ENT Use T J to select the desired distance setting and press ENT Presentation Mode From the Map Page press MENU J t
40. F Ro Ge Fa Ca Name Preview Reverse Delete So Trail 6 Delete Trail GP ogy Waypoints olor r z 5 RENE Name Distance Bearin F Light Magenta 5 J Tri Pattern F Active Tin krrrrrrarrrranan ives Bre amp Visible s Maximum Points Trail Preview 2000 IN 3556 411 W 9553436 Navigate a trail menu sequence Fig 1 My Trails command Fig 2 Trails Menu Fig 3 Edit Trail Menu Fig 4 Edit Route Menu with Navigate command highlighted for Trail 6 A trail is always converted to a route when you navigate the trail On the Map Page a course line represents the trail you are navigating The bearing arrow on the compass rose points to the next waypoint on the trail 113 As you travel the arrival alarm will go off when you near a trail waypoint and the bearing arrow on the compass rose will swing around and point to the next trail waypoint Press EXIT to clear the alarm op Sinia o n orli St 2 alms North fe ee Present nnjean EA ch M aN 7 Ls fe position r Silene arrow ere Ul apd trail line 2 _s77th E Ave E St I r m 5 Trail point 3 31st St 31 7 4 6 TRA dst St i Fagur l 2 se K ASSESS IN 36 07 556 W _95 45 709 IN _36 08 015 _W_95 45 973 O 5r
41. My Traits ENT 2 Press gt to DELETE ALL ENT lt to Yes ENT Edit a Trail Name To edit a trail name press MENU MENU to My Traits ENT J to trail name ENT ENT Press or J to change the first character then press to the next character and repeat until the name is correct Press ENT then EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT to return to the previous page display 124 Tip You can quickly call up the Edit Trail menu by selecting a trail on the map with the cursor Simply move the cursor over a trail and a pop up box appears Press WPT and the Edit Trail menu opens Screen i TF ANS Sols See Ala Naw Trail Trail Antiane Nalata al _ Ro Edit Trail Al My k So Trail 3 Delete Trail GP Sy Color Navigate Sur Black i Tri Pattern Active Tin xxxnaaaacaannnan Re Brc Visible Maximum Points Trail Preview 2000 z Trail selected with map cursor left The pop up box shows distance and bearing from current position to the selected point on the trail The Edit Trail menu right Edit a Trail Color To edit a trail color press MENU MENU to My Tras ENT to trail name ENT to Color ENT Press or J to select a style then hit ENT Press EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT to return to the previous page display Edit a Trail Pattern To edit a trail pattern press MENU MENU J to My Tras ENT to trail name ENT to PATTERN ENT
42. Navionics chart 1 Install the Navionics MMC in the memory card compartment and turn on the unit For full card install instructions see Sec 2 142 WARNING You should never format the MMC containing your Navionics chart Formatting the MMC will permanently erase the chart from the card 2 From the Map Page press MENU J to Map Dara ENT to Navionics Map Choice ENT Use T or J to select the Map Name then press ENT EXIT EXIT ere D Pe Go To Cursor yg Find Distance 7 J A M z Eagle Ove i Draw Map Boundaries Mag South Chesapeake Mat C Fill Water With White Miami Demo Dele Trackline Extension SaletyiContoug Finc eff Fine aE ae Finc Earth Map Detail Navionics Options Fine Earth Map Detail Navionics Options he Medium gt SEIS 1 fea Medium P l Navionics Map Choice Er a T Aut X Popup Map Information Eagle LF C Aut X Popup Map Information South Chesapeake 7 f Ove X Draw Map Boundaries Presentation Mode Ma L Fil Water With White International Mode Dek Trackline Extension Safety Contour 5 Length 5 Meters hd d Length 5 Meters f d off Y Map Overlays at off Y Map Overlays ae ig amp Show Distance F Lat Lon Grid Lines A X Show Distance F Lat Lon Grid Lines Show Time F Range Rings Show Time F Range Rings xf Ss a vf 16 J
43. ON DOTTED LINE F T Si SURFACE AREA NEED TO MOUNT DIMENSIONS IN A MM INCHES IN DASH EMRLATE 198 04 7 80 93 00 3 66 155 05 6 10 oE 4 50 177 DIA DRILL THRU 4 PLS Always verify dimensions y i eT ee i In dash mounting template for this unit showing dimensions NOTE The figure above is not printed to scale 35 MMC or SD Memory Card Installation Your unit uses MultiMedia Cards to store information such as sonar logs custom maps waypoints trails and other data The unit can also use Secure Digital Cards SD card to store data The unit can use up to two cards a MMC and a SD card can be used at the same time NOTE Throughout this manual we will use the term MMC but just remember your unit can use an MMC or SD card to store data Both of these solid state flash memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp A SD card is slightly thicker than a MMC MMCs are available in storage capacities of 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB and higher SD cards are available in capacities of 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB and 1 GB Additional MMC cards are available from LEI Extras see ordering information inside the back cover of this manual MMCs and SD cards are also available at many camera and consumer electronics stores The MMC drawer is located on the front of the case To in
44. Speed direction of travel and distance all are calculated from position information Therefore in order for the unit to determine direction of travel you must be moving and the faster the better This is not to say that it won t work at walking or trolling speeds it will There will simply be more wandering of the data shown on the display GPS is plenty accurate for route navigation but the U S Federal Aviation Administration has special needs for aircraft traffic control that go beyond basic GPS The FAA has a plan under way to boost GPS performance even further with its Wide Area Augmentation System or WAAS This GPS add on will include a time control element that will help airliners fly closer together while avoiding collisions In addition to carefully spacing airplanes along travel corridors WAAS will eventually make instrument landings and takeoffs more accurate as it replaces existing aviation navigation systems Non aviators can use WAAS signals to make their GPS navigation even more accurate Your unit receives both GPS and WAAS signals WAAS however has some limits you should know about First the U S government has not completed construction of the WAAS system so it is not yet fully operational The ground stations are in place but only a few of the needed WAAS satellites have been launched WAAS can boost the accuracy of land GPS navigation but the system is designed for aircraft The satellites are in a fixe
45. Waypoints Browse MMC Files p at G 2 o lt A san ante Hide GPS Features x 7 san anabipuston New Gans casein Cops Set Language cman Comat Christi Transfer My Data Christi Monterrey J Check Free Storage Monterrey J Gulf Of naina 4 i Software Information lu E i e 2000 mi System Setup menu left with Pop up Help command highlighted The example on the right shows the Pop up Help message for the Screen command located on the Map Menu Reset Options To reset all features to factory defaults Press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT to RESET Options ENT amp to Yes ENT NOTE Reset Options does not erase any waypoints routes icons plot trails or sonar logs Screen Minneapolis Lake Michigan 7 Screen Minneapolis Take Michigan Sounds Maa Sounds A Toront ety A gt ma veri yido Alarms gt t beh Desa gifa oute Planning S Chicago Gieveland Route Planning a Chicago zi leveiond My Trails ane alee My Trails thence I Paap Cancel Navigation P ___ Indianapolis t a Cancel Navigation gt Indianapolis Sonar Setup BPEC setos J i Sonar Setup W sitos F GPS Setup gt tJ we q GPS Setup Units of Measure A Sun Moon Calculations Set Local Time Sun Moon Calc RIENE caiene Trip Calculator Communications Port Trip Calculator Timers gt Reset Options Timers Ke Browse MM
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47. a map place or POI category then press ENT To narrow your search press gt then press J or to select a subcategory before pressing ENT You will be given two options SEARCH By Name or By NEAREST Category Subcategory Category Subcategory My Waypoints Bed amp Breakfast My Waypoints Bed amp Breakfast Airports Cabins Airports Cabins Cities Camps Campgrounds Cities Camps Campgrounds Countries Hotels Motels Countries Hotels Motels Landmarks RV Parks Landmarks POl Attractions Resorts POl Attractions Resorts POl Emergency Gov t POl Emergency Gov t POl Entertainment POl Entertainment POI Fishing POl Fishing POl Hunting POl Hunting POl Marine POl Marine POl Restaurants Pol Restaurants POl Services a POl Services a POl Shopping POl Shopping POl Sports m POl Sports Find Waypoint menu with Lodging POI category selected left and with the RV Parks subcategory selected right 2 Search by nearest POI Press ENT The Finp By NEAREST menu will show a calculating screen then a list of the nearest POI s will appear Press J or to the highlight the desired POI and press ENT to bring up the waypoint Information screen 171 Category Subcategory My Waypoints Bed amp Breakfast Airports Cabins Cities Camps Campgrounds Countries Hotels Motels Landmarks POl Attractions POl Emergency Go Name POl Entertainment POI Fishing Nearest POl Hunting POl Mar
48. begins recording a new trail To Save a Trail 1 Press MENU MENU J to My Trails ENT ME Track Spee en tras ions Delete All_ 60 Points 141 Points Visible Fe i symbol fren N _37 37 570 __W__96 20 504 300m N 3605111 W 963 804 Active f symbol i Dkiahsihaccity T Sequence for saving a trail and beginning a new one My Trails command left The Trails Menu center The arrow to the right of Trail 17 indicates the trail is active and the check to the left indicates the trail is visible on the map display The third figure right shows the Edit Trail menu with the Active command selected 110 2 Press J to the active Trail Name ENT 3 Press gt then J to Active ENT This unchecks the Active option 4 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT After you leave the Edit Trail menu you will notice a new trail was started with a new sequential number In the example below the new trail is number 15 showing zero points Note Trail 14 is inactive but is still visible on the map Screen EN Track Speed So Ale 7 5 5 Ro New Trail Trail Options Delete All aE Saved Trails n So Trail 1 60 Points GP Trail 2 141 Points p sy EA 18 Points en T p HSA Su
49. character and repeat until the latitude is correct Press ENT 4 Press J to Loncitune ENT Enter the longitude by pressing T or 4 to change the first character then press to the next character and repeat until the longitude is correct Press ENT then EXIT EXIT to return to the previous page display The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number such as waypoint 001 The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map and in the waypoint list Navigate To a Waypoint You can select any waypoint visible on the Map Page with the cursor then use the Navigate to Cursor command which will be covered later in this section You can avoid scrolling the map to pick your waypoint if you use the Find Waypoint commands 1 Press WPT gt to Saven ENT To look up the nearest waypoint press J to Nearest ENT or to look by name and scroll through the entire waypoint list just press ENT For this example we ll look by name 2 If your waypoint list is a long one you can spell out the waypoint name in the Finp By NAME box Press T or J to change the first character then press gt to move the cursor to the next character and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT to jump to the list below 3 If the list is short you can jump directly to the FInp IN List box by pressing ENT Use or J to select the waypoint name press ENT and the waypoint information screen appears with the Go To command sele
50. column 84 Section 5 Sonar Troubleshooting If your unit is not working or if you need technical help please use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the factory customer service department It may save you the trouble of returning your unit for repair For contact information refer to the last page just inside the back cover of this manual Unit won t turn on 1 Check the power cable s connection at the unit Also check the wiring 2 Make certain the power cable is wired properly The red wire connects to the positive battery terminal black to negative or ground 3 Check the fuse 4 Measure the battery voltage at the unit s power connector It should be at least 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 battery needs charging Unit operates only in demo mode The transducer or antenna module have not yet been connected or have been disconnected To leave demo mode make sure that either the transducer or the antenna is securely connected before turning the unit on 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 transducer 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
51. example the exact same MMC custom map files and GPS data files can be used interchangeably between your gimbal mounted unit and the hand held iFINDER GPS receiver The unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SD card To use a custom map all you need to do is slide an MMC containing a map into the unit Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well now you know the basics of how the unit does its work You might be ready to jump ahead to Section 2 Installation amp Accessories on page 11 so you can mount your unit and plug in the power Or you might want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tutorials easy to skim If that s the case move on to How to Use This Manual on page 9 But if you want to understand the current state of satellite navigation look over this segment describing how GPS and its new companion WAAS work together to get you where you re going The Global Positioning System GPS was launched July 17 1995 by the United States Department of Defense It was designed as a 24 hour a day 365 days a year all weather global navigation system for the armed forces of the U S and its allies Civilian use was also available but it was less accurate because the military scrambled the signal somewhat using a process called Selective Availability SA 7 GPS proved so useful for civilian navigation that the federal government discontinued SA on May 2 2000 after the military developed other
52. 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 14 Shoot thru hull vs Transom Mounting In a shoot thru hull installation the transducer is bonded to the inside of the hull with epoxy The sonar ping signal actually passes through the hull and into the water This differs from a_bolt thru hull installation often called simply thru hull In that case a hole is cut in the hull and a specially designed transducer is mounted through the hull with a threaded shaft and nut This puts the transducer in direct contact with the water Typically shoot thru hull installations give excellent high speed operation and good to excellent depth capability There is no possibility of transducer damage from floating objects as there is with a transom mounted transducer A transducer mounted inside the hull can t be knocked off when docking or loading on a trailer However the shoot thru hull installation does have its drawbacks First some loss of sensitivity does occur even on the best hulls This varies from hull to hull even from different installations on the same hull This is caused by difference
53. for using official government charts and prudent navigation for safe travel 3 The Databases housed in your product are protected by the copyright notices appearing on the product or its screen s You may NOT modify adapt translate reverse engineer decompile disassemble rent lease or resell any Database and you may NOT create derivative works based upon any Database or its contents Any unauthorized reproduction use or transfer of a Database may be a crime and may subject you to damages and attorney fees 4 This License Agreement will terminate immediately without prior notice from us if you fail to comply with or violate any of the provisions of this Agreement Upon termination you will promptly return all products containing one or more Databases to us 5 Prices and programs are subject to change without notice 6 This License Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma and comprises the complete and exclusive understanding between you and us concerning the above subject matter 185 DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY We our or us refers to Eagle Electronics Inc the manufacturer of this product You or your refers to the first person who purchases the product as a consumer item for personal family or household use The Databases Limited Warranty applies to the one or more databases that your product may contain We refer to each of these as a Database or together as the Databases Your pro
54. for streets intersections addresses and highway exits 4 ARROW KEYS These keys are used to navigate through menus make menu selections move the map cursor and sonar chart cursor and enter data 5 ENT ICONS Enter amp Icons This key allows you to save data accept values or execute menu commands It is also used to create event marker icons 6 EXIT The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen clear data or close a menu 7 WPT Waypoint The Waypoint key is used to save search and recall waypoints It not only gives you access to the waypoints list but also launches the Point of Interest POD search menus and is involved in some navigation functions 8 ZOUT Zoom Out This key lets you zoom out the map display On the Sonar Page the ZOUT key returns you to a full sonar chart display showing the entire water column from surface to bottom On the Map Page it lets you see a larger geographic area on the map Less detail is seen as you zoom out 9 ZIN Zoom In This key lets you zoom in on the map On the Sonar Page it enlarges fish signals and bottom detail On the Map Page zooming in lets you see greater detail in a smaller geographic area on the map Power lights on and off To turn on the unit press PWR As the unit powers up the Map Page is displayed first To switch to another page press PAGES lt or gt to Page Name EXIT To turn on the backlight press PWR aga
55. icon press ENT and it disappears from the map Navigate to an Icon Use the cursor and the Navigate to Cursor command to select the desired icon on the map 1 Use the arrow keys to center the cursor cross hairs over the icon 2 To navigate to the icon press MENU ENT Follow course line on the Map Page or the compass bearing arrow on the Navigation Page Routes A route is a series of waypoints linked together in an ordered sequence to mark a course of travel You can visualize a route as a string of beads The beads represent waypoints and the string represents the course of travel connecting waypoint to waypoint The course from one waypoint to the next is a leg Routes are composed of one or more legs The legs of all GPS routes are based on straight lines between waypoints A route provides the automatic capability to navigate through several waypoints without having to reprogram the unit after arriving at each waypoint Once programmed into the unit a route gives you the option of navigating through the string of waypoints forwards or backwards You can even begin navigating in the middle of a route 119 Create and Save a Route You have the option of creating and editing a route in the unit or you can make a route on your computer with our MapCreate 6 software PC created Routes MapCreate is the easiest way to prepare a route Your PC s larger screen keyboard and mouse are easier to manipulate than the gimbal mounted unit
56. ignition switch 2 Inspect the transducer cable for breaks cuts or pinched wires 3 Check both the transducer and power connectors Make certain both are securely plugged in to the unit Weak bottom echo digital readings erratic or no fish signals 1 Make certain the transducer is 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 inside 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 85 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 example 0 100 feet and increase the sensitivity As you move into shallower water a bottom signal should appear 4 Check the battery voltage If the voltage drops th
57. methods to deny GPS service to enemy forces Reliable accuracy for civilian users jumped from 100 meters 330 feet under SA to the present level of 10 to 20 meters about 30 to 60 feet Twenty four satellites orbit 10 900 nautical miles above the Earth passing overhead twice daily A series of ground stations with precisely surveyed locations controls the satellites and monitors their exact locations in the sky Each satellite broadcasts a low power signal that identifies the satellite and its position above the earth Three of these satellites are spares unused until needed The rest virtually guarantee at least four satellites are in view nearly anywhere on Earth at all times A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to determine a position This is called a 2D fix It takes four satellites to determine both position and elevation your height above sea level also called altitude This is called a 3D fix Remember the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to receive their signals Unlike radio or television signals GPS works at very high frequencies These signals can be easily blocked by trees buildings an automobile roof and even your body Like most GPS receivers this unit doesn t have a compass or any other navigation aid built inside It relies solely on the signals from the satellites to calculate a position
58. mi 1__ Joe T_ m perd Route Planning command left will open the Route List screen right 2 Press T or J to route name ENT to END oF Route ENT to App From Mar ENT The Map Page appears with the cursor showing 120 Eat Route Rote Name Display Data Name Display Data Route 1 Total Distance Bearing 7 Route 1 Total Distance Bearing 1 Navigate Preview Reverse Delete Navigate AE Delete Waypoints Direct fio Waypoint Distance Bearing Name Add From Map aring End of route End of Add Waypoint Remove Waypoint View Waypoint Edit Route menu left Edit Route Waypoints menu right with Add From Map command selected 3 Use the Zoom keys and arrow keys to move the map and cursor until the cursor is centered on the spot where you want your route to begin 4 To set the first route waypoint press ENT In this example we moved to the intersection of 11th Street and 145th E Ave to start our route raul Giniral PI ma Admiral Pik al ii h tt w d h Fe WT a i n i Bg lt aL it AS 4 aH Tana Ls l J E
59. on gimbal bracket 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 fiberglass panels to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware Cable hole Screw mounting hole Front Install the gimbal bracket Place the bracket so the arms slope toward the front of your unit Once a location is determined use the bracket as a template and mark the mounting holes and the hole for the cables Drill a 1 inch 25 4 mm 34 hole in the dash for the power transducer and antenna cables Screw the bracket to the mounting surface To pass all connectors through the 1 hole first pass the transducer connector up through the hole from under the dash followed by the antenna connector and any accessory cables Next pass the power cable s bare wire end down though the hole from the top If you wish you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good marine caulking compound No matter what type of installation you prefer be sure to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or swiveling the unit Attach the unit to the gimbal bracket using the supplied gimbal knobs and washers Attach the cables and the unit is ready to use In Dash Installation You can mount the unit in the dash with an optional FM 3 In Dash Adapter Kit The kit includes mounting hardware and a template for cutting the hole 216 00 8 50 L EOF CUT
60. or a location from the Points of Interest list 1 Press WPT to SuscaTecorRY column 4 to New ENT 2 Press J to PROJECTED Position ENT gt to CREATE ENT 3 Press to Choose REFERENCE ENT Use and J to select a waypoint map feature or Point of Interest When the point has been selected press ENT and the point s position appears as the reference position 4 Press J to Distance ENT Press or J to change the first character then press to the next character and repeat until the distance is correct Press ENT 5 Press 4 to BEARING ENT Press or 4 to change the first character then press to the next character and repeat until the bearing is correct Press ENT 6 Press T to PRovect ENT The Edit Waypoint menu appears You can simply save the new projected waypoint by pressing EXIT EXIT or you can edit the waypoint Press EXIT ENT if you want to immediately begin navigating to the new waypoint 128 Section 8 System amp GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms The factory default setting has all the alarms turned on You can turn the alarms off and on and change their distance settings An arrival alarm also can be set to flash a warning message and sound a tone when you cross a preset distance from a waypoint For example if you have the arrival alarm set to 0 1 mile then the alarm will flash a message when you come within 0 1 mile of the recalled waypoint Th
61. press to TRAIL OpTIONS ENT J to UPDATE CRITERIA Press or J to select criteria type ENT If you selected Time the Update Rate data entry box appears on the menu If you selected Distance the Update Distance data entry box appears on the menu Trail Update Rate Time Distance You can update a trail by time with a range from 1 to 9999 seconds The default is 3 seconds You can update by distance with a range from 0 01 to 9 99 mile nm km The default is 0 10 miles With one of the Update Criteria selected use the cursor arrows to highlight either the UppaTte Rate Time or UppaTe Distance data entry boxes and press ENT Press or J to change the first character then press to the next character and repeat until the entry is correct Press EXIT to return to the Trail Options Menu Trail Options New Tra F x Update Active Trail F Update Active Trail e All New Tra Saved Trai e All Saved Trai Update Criteria Update Criteria f Auto C Auto iF Time Time f Distance amp Update Rate Update Distance 0 10 mi 10 Update Time Rate left and Update Distance right Specific Trail Options Delete Trail To delete a specific trail from the Trails Menu press 4 to Saved Trails ENT Select a trail and press ENT The Edit Trail menu appears as seen in the following figure Press gt to DELETE Trail ENT to Yes ENT 161 Screen e a So
62. press to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT ENT B Or jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT then press J or T to select a street name from the list and press ENT The street name you selected is now in the street field Soroca Bo ocos Pe Find Distance SO Find By Name Find Distance TENE See Find Streets Fai en Find Streets al Address Find In List Address goa SCt lt C S 8W State Highway B 324 Street A State Highway 1 strect None 9 B State Highway sth 9 B US Highway City 9 D State Highway City any 9 F State Highway any 9 N State Highway Find Address 9 P State Highway Find Address 9 P US Highway 9 S State Highway AEE bey CTT leat We eects MATE by CTT Bil N 36908971 _H_95 50570 p PA 2 N ae08977 AW osor a Find Address menu left Find Street menu center with Find By Name field active street name entry complete right 5 To enter a city name press J to City ENT You will be asked if you want to find addresses only within a particular city This option is designed to limit an address search to a single city if necessary If you select yes there are two options A You can spell out the city name in the top selection box Press T or J to change the first letter then press to move the cursor to th
63. press EXIT The unit reverts to the Edit Route screen with the route automatically named Route 1 and stored in the unit s internal memory In our example Route 1 already existed so the unit automatically made Route 2 You can edit the route and run other commands but if you are finished with the route for now return to the last page displayed by repeatedly pressing EXIT Delete a Route 1 From the NAVIGATION PAGE with digital data press MENU ENT or from the Map Pace press MENU MENU J to Route PLANNING ENT 2 Press J to Saved Routes use 4 to select route then press ENT 3 Press 4 to NAVIGATE then gt to DELETE ENT amp to Yes ENT Tip You can also delete all routes at once 1 From the NAvIGATION Pace with digital data press MENU ENT or from the Map Pace press MENU MENU J to Route PLANNING ENT 2 Press gt to DELETE ALL ENT lt to Yes ENT Edit a Route You can edit the route name if you wish 1 From the NAVIGATION Pace with digital data press MENU ENT or from the Map Pace press MENU MENU J to Route PLANNING ENT 2 Press J to Saved Routes select a route then press ENT ENT 3 Press T or J to change the first character then press gt to move the cursor to the next character and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT Return to the previous page by pressing EXIT repeatedly You can edit the route by adding and removing waypoints 1 From the NA
64. sonar window right with Depth Temperature Track and Ground Speed displayed onscreen as overlay data NOTE Some data types can be displayed in only one font size If that is the case the Data Size box will not be displayed for that data type Overlay Data Style Do you like a digital readout or do you prefer an analog gauge look With the Overlay Style feature you can mix and match your data to suit your viewing preferences To access overlaid data style menu 1 Press MENU J to Overlay Data ENT 2 This will bring up the Overlay Data Shown menu with a list of current overlay data Highlight the data you want to change on the Overlay Data Shown menu and press ENT which will launch the data information menu 3 Use J to select overlay style choose analog and press ENT 4 Next press gt to enter Analog Setup which will place a gauge on the display instead of digital numbers 69 Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart big i OE 7 Description Description ae The temperature of the water A The temperature of the water measured from the transducer measured from the transducer Remove Move Priority l Remove Move Priority Overlay Size e 7 Overlay Size Small i Small Fs Overlay Style Overlay Style Digital 5 Analog x Analog Setup Digital T Show caption Analo r g The Data Information menu left with Overlay style window activated Choos
65. speed sensor Recommended tools for this job include drill 5 8 drill bit 1 8 drill bit for pilot holes screwdriver Required supplies for this job include four 8 stainless steel wood screws 8 4 long high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound First find a location on the boat s transom where the water flow is smoothest Don t mount the sensor behind strakes or ribs These will disturb the water flow to the speed sensor Make sure the sensor will 28 remain in the water when the boat is on plane Also make sure the location doesn t interfere with the boat s trailer Typically the sensor is mounted about one foot to the side of the transom s centerline Once you ve determined the proper location for the unit place the sensor on the transom The bottom of the bracket should be flush with the hull s bottom Using the sensor as a template mark the hull for the screws pilot holes Drill four 1 8 holes one in each end of the slots Mount the sensor to the hull using 8 stainless steel wood screws not included Use a high quality marine grade above or below waterline sealing compound to seal the screws Make sure the sensor is flush with the bottom of the hull and tighten the screws Good ee Stern view showing good location for mounting sensor on transom If the base of the transom has a radius fill the gap between the transom and the sensor with the sealing compound This will help ensur
66. 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 www eaglesonar com EAGLE 3 Successful Fishing Made Simple Eagle Pub 988 0148 811 Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 031405 LEI Eagle
67. the illustration on the left Surface Clarity is turned off The view on the right shows Surface Clarity set on high Zoom amp Zoom Bar Zooming in is a common fast and easy method to enlarge small detail like fish signals and bottom structure This unit lets you zoom in quickly and easily by pressing the ZIN key 83 Pressing ZIN once doubles the size 2X of all echoes on the screen Pressing it again quadruples the size of the echoes 4X The zoom bar on the far right side of the screen shows which echoes will be displayed on the screen when the ZIN key is pressed For example pressing the ZIN key once will enable a 2X zoom that will show all echoes between the top and bottom of the 2X zoom bar Pressing the key again will give a 4X zoom and only the echoes between the top and bottom of the 4X bar will show on the screen Press the Zoom Out key ZOUT to return the display to the normal mode 4X Zoom buy i 00 Sonar page zoomed 2X left The same view zoomed 4X right Zoom Pan Your unit has the handy ability to quickly zoom in on any portion of the water column with just the touch of an arrow key The Zoom Pan feature lets you rapidly move the display up and down the zoomed area allowing you to focus on areas of interest in the water column below you To use Zoom Pan switch to a Manual Depth Range setting see page 61 and turn on 2X or 4X Zoom Then press T or J to pan up and down the water
68. the left structure but the display shows fish holding next to the structure on the right Depth Cursor The depth cursor consists of a horizontal line with a digital depth box on the right side The numbers inside the box show the depth of the cursor 59 Cursor line Depth box Sensitivity Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart big Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range X Auto Depth Range F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Log Sonar Chart Data i 60 ooo o a 60 Sonar Page menu with Depth Cursor command selected left Sonar chart with the depth cursor active right The line indicates the large fish is 21 95 feet deep The cursor can be moved to any location on the screen letting you pinpoint the depth of a target 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to DEPTH Cursor ENT 2 The depth cursor appears Press J to lower the cursor line or T to raise the cursor line 3 To clear the depth cursor press EXIT Depth Range Automatic When turned on for the first time the bottom signal is automatically placed in the lower half of the screen This is called Auto Ranging and is part of the automatic function You can change the bottom setting to a different depth depending upon the bottom depth and the current range To do this 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to DEPTH RANGE ENT Sensitivity X
69. trail Now begin moving and follow your unit s directions Translated into complete English step 1 above means Start on the Map Page Press the Menu key twice Next repeatedly press or press and hold the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select highlight the My Trails menu command Finally press the Enter key Step 2 means Press the down arrow key repeatedly to scroll to the trail named Trail 1 and press Enter Next press the right arrow key and then the down arrow key to highlight the Navigate command then press Enter 10 Section 2 Installation amp Accessories Preparations You can install the sonar and GPS systems in some other order if you prefer but we recommend this installation sequence CAUTION You should read over this entire installation section before drilling 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 antenna 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 approximate location for the GPS antenna module and its cable route 4 Determine the location of your battery or other power connection along with the power cable route 5 Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the sonar GPS unit 6 I
70. use J to select the street you are searching for and press ENT Go To Cursor Find Distance Find Streets Find Stects First Street Streets Found ESS K 80th St Monroe County FL 33050 E of ean Eu SW 80th Ct Miami Dade County FL 33189 SW 80th St Miami Dade County FL 33157 SW 80th Ave Miami Dade County FL 33189 goth Second Street 81st City SW 80th Pl Miami Dade County FL 33189 SW 80th Pl Miami Dade County FL 33157 el SW 80th Ave Miami Dade County FL 33158 SW 80th Ave Miami Dade County FL 33157 Postal Code SW 80th Rd Pinecrest FL 33156 Any Find First Street Any SW 80th Ave Pinecrest FL 33156 SW 80th Ct Miami Dade County FL 33158 SW 80th Ct Miami Dade County FL 33157 SW 80th St Miami Dade County FL 33193 Find Intersection Z cet ea SW 80th St Miami Dade County FL 33183 High School A SW 80th Ln Miami Dade County FL 33193 SW 80th Ter Miami Dade County FL 33193 E th E Av ti The Find Streets menu left with the Find First Street command highlighted Streets Found list right 4 The Map Page appears with the cursor pointing to the found street If you want to navigate to the found street at the cursor location just press MENU ENT EXIT 174 kejan L S630 g HH ww y a 3 Se Fond F 2 of e lt Heights ve Old Cutler Rd Ingraham Hwy a tu1i71 mi South Miar Aleo mao Oe Sw
71. vessels with deep drafts the distance between the transducer and the keel or lower engine unit can be several feet In those cases an inexact depth reading could cause your vessel to strike underwater structure The Keel Offset feature eliminates the need for the navigator to mentally calculate how much water is under his keel Keel Offset lets you calibrate the digital depth chart depth scale chart cursor depth and fish symbol depth displayed on the screen To calibrate the depth indicators measure the distance from the face of the transducer to the lowest part of the boat In this example we will use 3 5 feet This will be entered as a negative 3 5 feet which makes the depth indicators perform as if the transducer is lower in the water than it really is 1 Press MENU MENU J to Sonar SETUP ENT 2 Use J to scroll down to KEEL OrFset then press ENT The Keel Offset dialog box appears Press J to change the plus sign to a minus gt sign 3 Press gt to the first number then press to change the number to 3 4 Press gt to the second number then press T to change the number to 5 then press EXIT The depth indicators now accurately show the water depth beneath the keel NOTE If knowing the exact depth of water beneath the keel is less important you can calibrate the depth indicators so they show the actual water depth from surface to bottom To do this measure the distance from the face of the transducer to
72. window from SERVICE CATEGORIES press J to DETAILED Services ENT then use T or J to read the list of available services return to the Map Page press EXIT EXIT To return to the top service category window press ENT T Little Creek Marina Service Categories General Services Repair Services Little Creek Marina Little Creek Marina General Services General Services Repair Services Repair Services Other Utilities On The Pier Other Utilities On The Pier Other Utilities On The Pier Fuel Other Information Fuel Fuel Other Information Other Information Detailed Services Detailed Services l_aunderettes l_aunderettes Hotels General Stores Restaurants Hotels Fishing Diving General Stores Fishing Diving Restaurants Accessories Shops Hotels Ice Fishing Diving Groceries Stores Port Services information screens Tidal Current Information Navionics charts contain Tidal Current information n represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with a the letter C The icon stands for a Tidal Current z Station location When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range the icon itself becomes an animated arrow showing tidal current velocity and direction for the selected tidal station At larger zoom ranges you can 144 select the boxed C icon and it becomes an animated arrow with a pop up name box An example is displayed in the following figure To view Tidal Current information 1 Use the arrow keys to
73. 0 pictures of actual sonar returns all described in detail There s even a printer friendly version of the tutorial available on our web site It makes a great supplement to this operations manual You can also download a free copy of our Sonar Viewer software This PC based software application plays back any sonar chart log recorded with an Eagle sonar product Features include e Adjustable range zoom sensitivity Colorline noise rejection surface clarity etc of the recorded file e Interpretation of sonar signals can be user defined e Operates like a Windows Multimedia Player with forward reverse pause fast forward fast reverse and scroll buttons e Adjustments update the entire record displayed e Windows can dynamically be sized on your monitor e Mouse cursor shows GPS position depth and sounding number anywhere on the visible record For the ultimate training aid be sure to download the free emulator software for your unit Aside from being just plain fun this program can help you learn both basic and advanced operations without burning boat fuel This PC application simulates the actual sonar GPS unit on your computer You can run it from your computer keyboard or use your mouse to press the virtual keys Easy download and installation instructions are available on our web site 51 SeaChamp 2000C DF A free training emulator is available for your unit at www eaglesonar com The emulator wor
74. 01 at your current position so you can navigate back to it Press WPT WPT Waypoint symbol and 001 appears 7 Zoom scroll map to find a nearby object or location to visit Use arrow keys to center cursor cross hair over the map object or location 8 Navigate to the selected destination press MENU ENT Follow the course line on Map Page or compass bearing arrow on Navigation Page 9 At destination Arrival Alarm goes off to clear it press EXIT Cancel navigation press MENU MENU J to CaNcEL NAVIGATION ENT lt to Yes ENT 10 Return to Wpt 1 by Navigate To Waypoint or Backtrack Trail To Waypoint press WPT to Saven ENT ENT ENT Use or J to select Wpt 001 press ENT and follow navigation displays Trail press MENU MENU J to My Tras ENT Press 4 to Trail 1 ENT gt J to NAVIGATE ENT to Navicate to Reverse ENT e to NavicaTe ENT af arrival alarm sounds press EXIT Follow navigation displays 11 Back home Arrival Alarm goes off press EXIT Cancel navigation press MENU MENU J to CANCEL NAVIGATION ENT to Yes ENT 12 To turn off the unit press and hold PWR key for three seconds 100 Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning on the unit Under an unobstructed sky the unit automatically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less If for some reason satellite acquisition takes longer you may be insi
75. 109 E Northing 4029025 N in Status Navigation Map Sonar Full Map he Digital Data Two Position Formats Pages Menu with Two Maps option selected left Map with Sonar option right The blue bar at the top shows the left window is active In pages that have two major windows such as two maps you can toggle back and forth between the two windows by pressing PAGES PAGES The active window denoted by a blue bar at the top may be modified with the cursor keyboards and menus Only one window may be modified at a time Resize Window is another handy feature for pages that have two major windows You can change the horizontal size of the windows to suit your viewing preference Here s how 1 From any two window display press MENU J to Resize Winpow ENT 2 Two flashing arrows appear along the centerline dividing the two windows Press or gt to adjust the window widths Press EXIT to clear the menu When you are using the Two Maps page four flashing arrows appear which allows you to not only resize the windows from side to side but also gives you the option of stacking the windows one on top of the other 98 Active Map Lal w N 36 08 971 W 95 50 579 A 06 mi oa V Quetiee 3 Billi
76. 3 Basic Sonar Operation This section addresses the unit s most basic sonar operations The instructions presented in Sec 3 follow a chronological order Sec 4 Sonar Options amp Other Features will discuss other more advanced functions and utilities Material in Sec 4 is arranged in alphabetical order Before you turn on the unit it s a good idea to learn about the different keys the Main Menu the four Page screens and how they all work together BUT if you just can t wait to get on the water turn to the one page Quick Reference on page 47 Keyboard a FishStrike 2000 sonar GPS unit front view showing sonar screen keyboard and access door for the MMC compartment 1 PWR LIGHT Power amp Light The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight 39 2 PAGES Pressing this and the arrow keys switches the unit between the four different page screens Satellite Status Page Navigation Page Map Page and Sonar Page Each page represents one of the unit s major operation modes 3 MENU Press this key to show the menus and submenus which allow you to select a command or adjust a feature This also accesses search functions for streets intersections addresses and highway exits 4 ARROW KEYS These keys are used to navigate through the menus make menu selections enter data and move the map and sonar chart cursors 5 ENT ICONS Enter amp Icons This key allows you t
77. 4 60 a awe 6 The Sonar Page menu with the Log Sonar Chart Data command selected left Sonar Chart Logging menu with the Start Logging command selected right The MMC has 11 7 MB of free space which will record the scrolling chart for 20 minutes and 44 seconds To record or log chart data 1 Press MENU J to Loc Sonar CharT Data ENT 2 To record data using the default settings press ENT The menu clears and the Sonar Page title bar shows the name of the file you are recording Warning messages will appear as recording time begins to run out NOTE You can change any of the settings by using the cursor arrows to highlight different commands Select Fite Name if you want to change the name Select CHART QuaLity if you want to lower the file quality so you can record for a longer period of time After you ve changed the settings select START LOGGING Noise Rejection See the entry on Advanced Signal Processing in this section Overlay Data On any page display except the Satellite Status and Navigation pages you can float or overlay data on the screen with the Overlay Data command The various data available from your unit are divided into categories in the Overlay Data menu These categories include GPS Data Navigation Trip Calculator Time Sonar Data and Miscellaneous Data You can select items from any of these categories for display in any combination The category divisions are there only to help
78. 81 End of route Routes menu left and the Edit Route menu right with the Navigate command selected 2 Press to select Saved Route pick a route and press ENT J to NAVIGATE ENT 3 Upon arrival at your destination cancel navigation press MENU MENU J to CANCEL NAVIGATION ENT lt to Yes ENT 123 Navigate a Route in Reverse Here s how you run a route backward from the end waypoint to the beginning waypoint 1 From the NAVIGATION Pace with digital data press MENU ENT or from the Map Pace press MENU MENU J to ROUTE PLANNING ENT 2 Press J to select route name ENT to NAVIGATE to REVERSE ENT lt to NAVIGATE ENT 3 Upon arrival at your destination cancel navigation press MENU MENU J to CANcEL NAVIGATION ENT lt to Yes ENT Figure 1 Figure 2 Latitude N 36 24 697 Longitude W 95 44 271 Going To Cursor N 34 00 253 Lorgitude x Ik 99 22 620 Going To 11 Fig 1 shows the Navigation Page at the start of a route heading straight for the waypoint 11 In Fig 2 the traveler has arrived at the destination and the arrival alarm has been triggered Trails Delete a Trail This is the procedure used to delete a trail Press MENU MENU J to My Traits ENT J to trail name ENT gt to DELETE Trail ENT amp to Yes ENT Tip You can also delete all trails at once 1 Press MENU MENU J to
79. C Files Delete All My Waypoints Browse MMC Files ly Waypoints e Popup Help e _ Popup Help son anol Hide GPS Features son anol Hide GPS Features eats Cops Set Language Saas Comis Set Language Christi guag Christi guag Transfer My Data Transfer My Data Monterrey J Check Free Storage Monterrey J Check Free Storage Lesies Pesce z Software Information Ea Ease Software Information Reset pois command left and the Reset Options Menu right Screen Contrast and Brightness To access the Screen menu press MENU MENU ENT Once in the Screen menu To adjust the display s contrast The Contrast slider bar is already selected Press or to move the bar The left end of the scale is minimum contrast and the right end is maximum contrast 155 P es yO Minneapolis Michigan Sounds PE Haron Sounds CA to Alarms p Minneapois Laka a Alarms gt A KEA p P verg e Route Planning Toront Route Planning 4 Chigago 3 evelen My Trails j rin oe My Trails ET E x gh Cancel Navigation chigado Clevetand Cancel Navig t Sonar Setup gt Pittsburgh Sonar Setup Se h GPS Setup oe indianapolis r pg Setup O meal High System Setup e Louisvite O System Setu z Sun Moon Calculations 3 oe Sun Moon Cz Brightness F Trip Calculator huaca o Trip Calculate CL EEES igh Timers a eMemphis s e ant Timers
80. Depths Auto Sensitivity Zoom Bar Auto Depth Range F Zone Alarm Bar Sonar Features menu with a frequency of 200 kHz selected To change the frequency setting to 50 kHz 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar Features ENT 2 Press 4 to 50 KHz ENT 3 Press EXIT EXIT to clear the menu To change the frequency setting to 200 kHz 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU 4 to Sonar Features ENT 2 Press 4 to 200 KHz ENT 3 Press EXIT EXIT to clear the menu HyperScroll See the entry on Ping Speed which controls the HyperScroll feature Log Sonar Chart Data If you have an MMC installed in the unit the sonar data shown on the screen can be saved and played back at any time To play a recorded sonar chart log see the entry in this section for Sonar Simulator If you have a personal computer and internet access download our free Sonar Viewer and your units emulator at our web site www eaglesonar com That will allow you to replay sonar logs on your personal computer 65 Sensitivity X Auto Sensitivity 0 Colorline Sonar Chart Default sig A jar Chart Logging Depth Range R Auto Depth Range Browse Files F Stop Chart Chart Speed File Name Depth Cursor ehari t lt s Overlay Data nF Gy Sonar Features MMC Card Ping Speed 1 041 0274 22 11 7MB free F Log Sonar Chart Quality Time Remaining 0 20 4
81. Press or J to change the first character then press to the next character and repeat until the pattern is correct Press ENT then EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT to return to the previous page display Screen es Simutis OOO ER Trails Tre Naw Trail Trail Antiane Dalata ai Ale Ge Re Name i a raia Delete Trail i is ia Skiatook Lake So Color Fat tae GP i Navigate lee Trail 3 Sy Light Magenta fa ge 0 34 mi su T Active 1 aod Tri axxaxasacxcxceaee Se PR a e Tin Visible tt tT 2 Z Badicreek u Bre Maximum Points Trail Preview x yan 2000 K 005 ara N 36 20 467 W 96 06 133 Edit Trail Menu with Pattern option selected left Edited trail with dotted line pattern right 125 Utilities Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities Alarm Clock To get to the alarm clock menu press MENU MENU to Timers ENT J to ALARM CLock ENT Sun Moon Rise amp Set Calculator To get to the Sun Moon menu press MENU MENU J to Sun Moon CALCULATIONS ENT Trip Calculator To get to the Calculator menu press MENU MENU J to TRIP CALCULATOR ENT Trip Down Timer To get to the Down Timer menu press MENU MENU J to Timers ENT J to DOWN TIMER ENT Trip Up Timer To get to the Up Timer menu press MENU MENU J to Timers ENT ENT Waypoints Delete a Waypoint To de
82. Quick Reference Start outdoors with a clear view of the open sky As you practice try navigating to a location at least a few blocks away While you re learning navigation in too small an area will constantly trigger arrival alarms 1 Connect the unit to electric power and the antenna module Make sure the MMC is in See complete installation details beginning on page 11 2 To turn on the unit press and release PWR key 3 Opening screen displays map of North America at the 4 000 mile zoom range Rotate through the four main Page screens Map Page Satellite Status Page Navigation Page and Sonar Page by pressing PAGES lt or gt to select Page Name EXIT Switch Pages to display Satellite Status Page 4 Wait while unit locates satellites and calculates current position Process is visible on Satellite Page This takes an average of 1 minute or less under sky conditions unobstructed by terrain or structures When the unit acquires position a tone sounds and a position acquired message appears 5 With position acquired press the PAGES key to display the Map Page which shows a bird s eye view of the earth You can move around the map by Zoom in closer to see greater detail press ZIN zoom in key Zoom out to see more area less detail press ZOUT zoom out key Scroll map north south east or west using arrow keys 4 gt amp To stop scrolling and return to current position on map press EXIT key 6 Set a waypoint Wpt 0
83. Se 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 Position the transducer to aim straight down when the motor is in the water Tighten the strap securely ies 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 is ready for use Transducer mounted on trolling motor side view 21 TRANSDUCER ORIENTATION AND FISH ARCHES If you do not get good fish arches on your display it could be because the transducer is not parallel with the ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds ee Partial fish arches y Transducer aimed Transducer aimed too far back too far forward Full fish arch ee eee ey 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 transducer 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
84. Shown menu left press ENT to see Data Viewer right Bearing has been selected from the Navigation category To remove overlaid data 1 While on the Page that shows the item or items you want to remove press MENU J to OveRLAY Data ENT 2 You ll see a list of the overlay data currently displayed Select the item you want to remove from your display and press ENT ENT to remove the data To remove another item select the item and press ENT ENT 3 When you have finished removing all the items you want from the screen press EXIT to return to the page display 149 Map Simulating 7 vag r 7 ag rE 7 mag_BRG Data Type Size 7 mag BRG CEE Track Small Description Bearing Small The direction to the next Press ENT to add AN waypoint G Columbia G Columbia 3 Move Priority etal ae eee nae K i pleas i Overlay Size IES i ringfield i Small x ringfield Overlay Style 7 Digital B ae Fd ra Show caption Amarillo e MAmariio l k IN 37 46 614 W 97 13 702 600m IN 37 46 614 W 97 13 702 4 600 mi Overlay Data Shown with Bearing option selected left Press ENT to access REMOVE option right To move overlaid data You may find it useful to rearrange data that is floating in your display window 1 From one of the Map Pages press MENU J to Overlay Data ENT 2 You ll see a list of th
85. Sonar Setup ENT J to Sonar SIMULATOR ENT 2 Press to CHART Usen ENT 3 Press J or T to select chart name ENT T to Sonar SIMULATOR On ENT EXIT 81 While you re in the Sonar Simulator menu don t forget to check Simulate Position if you want to run the sonar and GPS simulators simultaneously As you review sonar logs you can create waypoints to mark sites you want to revisit While the simulator is running you can switch from one chart log to another by opening the Sonar Simulator menu and using the instructions in step 2 to select a different chart NOTE If you turn on the unit before attaching a transducer it may enter demo mode The words demo mode flash on the bottom of the screen and a sonar chart plays much like the simulator Unlike the simulator the demo mode is for demonstration only and will automatically stop as soon as you turn on the unit with a transducer attached The simulator will continue to function normally Stop Chart If you are running multiple units on a boat or using this unit in a car there are times when you may want to turn off the sonar The Stop Chart command turns off the sonar and stops the chart from scrolling Sonar restarts automatically each time you turn on your unit Press MENU J to Stop CharT ENT EXIT To turn on sonar and start the chart scrolling again repeat the step above Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range F Auto Depth Range
86. Sonar Setup ENT J to SONAR SIMULATOR ENT ENT 80 Screen Sounds Alarms Route Planning My Trails Ri Cancel Navigation 1 5 Transducer Type GPS Setup gt Set Keel Offset ia cnars Simulator On System Setup gt Calibrate Water Speed Chart Used Sun Moon Calculations Reset Water Distance Demo Sonar Chart blg F Trip Calculator i mz Timers Browse MMC Files X Simulate Position Main Menu with Sonar Setup command selected left Sonar Simulator menu with simulator turned on right NOTE With Simulate Position checked the simulator will also automatically run the GPS simulator Gf GPS data was recorded with the sonar log 2 To use the default sonar chart log stored in the unit press ENT EXIT The recorded chart begins scrolling across the screen just as if you were on the water 3 Turn off the Sonar Simulator by pressing MENU MENU J to Sonar Setup ENT J to Sonar SIMULATOR ENT EXIT Sona mo Sonar Chart blg Play Title bar symbol with chart flashing file name ame ii 60 Sonar Page playing a recorded sonar chart in Sonar Simulator mode Tip The Sonar Simulator can use sonar charts recorded logged on a MMC card To see how read the entry in this section on Log Sonar Chart Data To play a sonar chart make sure the MMC containing the chart is installed then 1 Press MENU MENU J to
87. V Trail 15 0 Points lt B05 Tri ie Tin F Bre Eg E n Ist St ese ieee N 35 57 422 W 96 05 140 TO 10 mi A new trail Trail 15 is created when Trail 14 is made inactive Any new travel will be recorded in this trail which is active and visible Trails do not need to be visible in order to be active You can save and recall up to 10 different plot trails which can be copied to your MMC for archiving or transferred to your MapCreate software Tip Another quick way to stop recording one trail and begin a new one is to use the New Trail command Press MENU MENU J to My TRAILS ENT ENT Caution You also have the option of completely turning off trail recording under the trail Options command If the Update Active Trail option is left off it will cancel the automatic trail creation feature Displaying a Saved Trail The active trail is automatically displayed on the map the Visible option with the factory default settings You can selectively turn the trail display off and on for any saved or active trail In the Saved Trails List visible trails have a check mark in front of the trail name 111 To turn on trail display 1 Press MENU MENU J to My Traits ENT 2 Press to enter the Saved Trail list then use T or J to select the desired Trail Name ENT 3 Press 4 gt to Visele ENT To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT Navigating Trails There are three methods fo
88. VIGATION PAGE with digital data press MENU ENT or from the Map Pace press MENU MENU to Route PLANNING ENT 2 Press 4 to Saved Routes pick a route and press ENT J to the Waypoints list Use J and T to select a waypoint then press ENT 122 Name Display Data Route 2 Total Distance Bearing nd A i Navigate ZEAE Direct To Waypoint Add Waypoint 6 Remove Waypoint View Waypoint End of route Delete Edit Route Waypoints menu 3 Use J and to select a command from the Edit Route Waypoints menu and press ENT Add From Map lets you insert a waypoint in the route by clicking on a map location with the cursor Add Waypoint brings up the Waypoint list so you can insert a waypoint The Remove Waypoint command will delete the waypoint from the route View Waypoint will show you where the selected waypoint is on the map Navigate a Route 1 From the NAVIGATION Pace with digital data press MENU ENT or from the Map Pace press MENU MENU J to Route PLANNING ENT Screen Map Simulating o j Sour ial Ral Name Display Data Alar New Route Delete All k Route 2 Total Distance Bearing i nA Saved Routes X Preview Reverse Delete Son Trail 1 13 Legs lt A eps Trail 1 9 Legs A Waypoints jl P Uan Syst Trail 2 1Leg Le Distance Bearing Sun Trail 2 1Leg tr Trail 2 2 Legs ue ZG Broy Route 2 3 Legs 3 2 04 84 e 4 1081 84 e 5 11 77
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90. altitude is also used in the equation but it s rarely required to determine a position It needs this data so that it can calculate which satellites should be in view It then searches for only those satellites When your GPS receiver is turned on for the first time it doesn t know what your position or elevation altitude is It does know the current UTC time and date since they were programmed into it at the factory An internal clock keeps the time while the unit is turned off If the time and or date are incorrect you can set it using the Set Local Time menu The unit begins searching for the satellites using data it acquired the last time it was turned on This probably was at the factory Since it s almost certain that you re not at our factory it s probably looking for the wrong satellites If it doesn t find the satellites it s looking for after approximately one minute it switches to Auto Search The receiver looks for any satellite in the sky Due to advanced technology the auto search time has shrunk significantly from the early days of GPS Once the unit locks onto the satellites it should take less than a minute to find your position the next time it s turned on provided you haven t moved more than 100 miles from the last location it was used Check MMC Files and Storage Space To check MMC Files Press MENU MENU J to Browse MMC FILES ENT 130 Screen r A Sounds g
91. ansom Looking at the transducer from the side check to see if it will adjust so that its face is parallel to the ground If it does then the A position is correct for your hull If the transducer s face isn t parallel with the ground remove the transducer and ratchets from the bracket Place the ratchets into the holes in the bracket with the letter B aligned with the dot stamped in the bracket Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom Again check to see if you can move the transducer so it s parallel with the ground If you can then go to step 3A If it doesn t repeat step 2A but use a different alignment letter until you can place the transducer on the transom correctly Ratchets Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom 17 B Two piece bracket Assemble the transducer and bracket as shown in the following figure Temporarily slide the bolt though the transducer assembly but don t tighten the nut at this time Hold the assembled transducer and bracket against the transom Looking at the transducer from the side check to see if it will adjust so that its face is parallel to the ground If it does then the A positions are correct for your hull If the transducer s face isn t parallel with the ground remove and disassemble the transducer and ratchets Place the ratchets into the bracket holes with the letter B aligned with the bracket alignment mark Place them on the transd
92. are looking for 12303 East 11th Street in Tulsa not 11th Court so we had to scroll down the list to select the correct address 12303 E 1th St Tulsa OK 74128 Address search result list left Find or Go To Address page options center After the address is located you can navigate to it right 8 To navigate to the address press ENT gt ENT and your unit will begin showing navigation information to the address pointed out by the cursor If you are only looking up an address not navigating just press ENT to see the location pinpointed on the map Tip If the address happens to be an item in the Point of Interest database you can look up the item s phone number in the Waypoint Information list With the address location selected by the cursor on 167 the map press WPT The POI s Waypoint Information window appears with the Go To Waypoint command highlighted If you want to navigate to the POI address just press ENT EXIT A Tulsa Boat Sales m Boat Dealer 12303 E 11th St Tulsa OK 74128 Find On Map 918 438 1881 127th E Ave Q gt lt 1 N 36 08 892 uw W 95 50 370 eS SE Distance 0 21 mi Bearing 110 mag POl Marine Boat Dealers 120th E Ave e Ne fo I Ath ce N 36 08 892 W 95 50 370 Map Page showing location of t
93. arta ENT 2 You ll see a list of the overlay data currently shown if any Select ENTER TO ADD and press ENT The data viewer shows information categories with or symbols next to each category name A category with a next to it is expandable meaning its contents are hidden 148 Selecting the category name and pressing ENT will show the category s contents so you can choose items within it An expanded category one with a next to its name can be collapsed to hide its contents Just select the category name and press ENT 3 Expand any categories that might contain data you want to display Then press J or to select a data option 4 With the data option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on and uncheck it turn off As you turn it on the data will appear on top of the screen Every Page display has a maximum number of items you can show using the Overlay Data command 5 After the desired changes are made press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display Mop Simulating SS 7 mag TRH 7 mag Brc Data Type Size fI GPS Data Track Small Navigation Bearing Small ETa Maia Route Data Bearing i O Closing Spd ELER gt eo Course Fingfield esse O Destination Teh Fi Aa i O Distance a PSE i i O Off Course F i O Steer Arrow _ Trip Calculator IN 37 46 614 W 97 13 702 600 mi i p From Overlay Data
94. box appears 2 After selecting the Tide Station icon press WPT to display the Tide Information screen 146 EISH HAVEN Sa Tey Cursor line AN f by G ails es F pa ui Tide Station il aa icon MARINA 244 mag y 278mi N 36 55 000 U 76 10 995 Navionics chart showing Tide Station icon selected by the cursor In the example above the tide is at 2 8 feet and falling as shown by the down arrow at the top of the icon Little C 37ft gt 3 7 ft 0 1 ft 0 1 ft MN 3 6 9 NN 3 6 9 MN MN 3 6 9 NN 3 6 9 MN Daily Highs amp Lows Daily Highs amp Lows Low 2 49 AM 0 1 ft Low 2 49 AM 0 1 ft High 9 16 AM 3 7 ft High 9 16 AM 3 7 ft Low 3 43 PM 0 0 ft Low 7 a 0 0 ft High 9 39 PM 3 0 ft High g 8 3 0 ft Moon Calculations Moon Calculatic amp y po Sets 7 02PM Rises 8 47 AM Sets 7 02 Ph zo 8 47 AM Month Year Month Year October 7 9 v 2002 v October v 2002 Tide Information screen The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for the station at the present time The graph at the top of the screen is an approximate view of the tidal range pattern for the day from midnight MN to noon NN to midnight MN The dotted line across the graph is the Mean Lower Low Water line MLLW The height scale on the top right side of the graph changes based upon the maximum range of the tide for that day The MLLW lin
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96. command 5 After the desired changes are made press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display To remove overlaid data 1 While on a page display with digital data boxes you want to remove press MENU J to Overtay Data ENT 2 You ll see a list of the overlay data currently displayed on your screen Highlight the item you want to remove from your display and press ENT ENT to remove the data To remove another item select it and press ENT ENT 67 3 When you have finished removing all the items you want from the screen press EXIT to return to the page display Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart big Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg pega Overlay Data Shown ji Data Type Depth Large Water Temp Small Press ENT to add Description The speed of the vessel in water as measured by the paddle wheel eux Move Priority Overlay Size Small B Overlay Style l Digital x Rog Show caption f aa SEER 0 Overlay Data Shown with water speed selected left Press ENT to access REMOVE option right Press ENT again to remove item and return to the Overlay Data Shown screen To move overlaid data You may find it useful to rearrange data floating on your display window 1 Press MENU J to Overlay Data ENT 2 You ll see a list of the overlay data currently displayed Select the item you want to move and press ENT to Move ENT 3
97. cted 4 To begin navigating to the waypoint press ENT 106 Course line Trail line Off course range set at Waypoint 0 20 mile name Position Degrees Minutes Latitude N 33 31 823 Longitude N 99 26 376 gang 1o00 Navigation Page navigating toward waypoint 001 Set Man Overboard MOB Waypoint One of boating s most terrifying events is having a friend or family member fall overboard It s particularly dangerous at night or if you re out of sight of land Of course the first thing to do is remain calm and then use all standard safety procedures to rescue the person This unit has a man overboard feature that shows navigation data to the location where the feature was activated To activate it press the ZOUT and ZIN keys at the same time Your position at the time these keys are pressed is used as the man overboard position Caution Saving a new Man Overboard waypoint will erase the previous Man Overboard waypoint Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint Find your way back to the accident position with the Navigation Page or Map Page When MOB is activated the Navigation Page automatically shows the compass rose with its bearing arrow pointing toward the man overboard position and the destination name says Going To Man Overboard The Map Page displays a Man Overboard waypoint represented by a human figure and the steering arrow points where to steer to reach that position 107 RA
98. d orbit around the Equator so they appear very low in the sky to someone on the ground in North America Aircraft and vessels on open water can get consistently good WAAS reception but terrain foliage or even large man made structures frequently block the WAAS signal from ground receivers You ll find that using your GPS receiver is both easy and amazingly accurate It s easily the most accurate method of electronic navigation available to the general public today But remember this receiver is only a tool Always have another method of navigation available such as a map or chart and a compass Also remember this unit will always show navigation information in the shortest line from your present position to a waypoint regardless of terrain It only calculates position it can t know what s between you and your destination It s up to you to safely navigate around obstacles no matter how youre using this product How to use this manual typographical conventions Many instructions are listed as numbered steps The keypad and arrow keystrokes appear as boldface type If you re in a real hurry or just need a reminder you can skim the instructions and pick out what menu command to use by finding the boldface command text The following paragraphs explain how to interpret the text formatting for those commands and other instructions Arrow Keys The arrow keys control the movement of dotted cross hair lines on your mapping scre
99. de a structure or vehicle or in terrain that is blocking signal reception To correct this be sure you are positioned so the unit s antenna module has a clear view of the sky then turn the unit off and back on again Moving Around the Map Zoom amp Cursor Arrow Keys The map is presented from a bird s eye view The current zoom range shows in the lower right corner of the screen 1 Press the ZIN key zoom in to move in closer and see greater detail in a smaller geographic area 2 Press the ZOUT key zoom out to move farther away and see less map detail but a larger geographic area When you are traveling the map will automatically move as you move This keeps your current location roughly centered on the screen You can manually pan or scroll the map northward southward eastward or westward by using the arrow keys which launch the cross hair map cursor This allows you to look at map places other than your current position To clear the cursor press EXIT which switches the map back to the current position or the last known position Tip Use the cursor to determine the distance from your current position to any map object Simply use the arrow keys to position the cursor over the object or landmark The distance measured in a straight line appears in the pop up box Press EXIT to clear the cursor 101 POI pop up Cursor line name box x Tulsa International Airport 25 mi 320 mag dy A
100. dirt on the face will reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation SHOOT THRU HULL PREPARATION Hulls With Floatation Materials The transducer installation inside a fiberglass hull must be in an area that does not have air bubbles in the resin or separated fiberglass 22 layers The sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass A successful transducer installation can be made on hulls with flotation materials such as plywood balsa wood or foam between layers of fiberglass if the material is removed from the chosen area Fill with resin EEL wHLosIe Flotation material Inner hull I CK MW Outer hull ae BCG Epoxy to hull first 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 directly 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 sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass Any air bubbles in the fiberglass or the epoxy will reduce or eliminate the sonar signals WARNING Do not remove any material from your inner hull unless you know the hull s compos
101. duct may thus include the WBS Database which contains worldwide background surface mapping data the SmartMap Database which contains inland mapping data or other Databases We warrant to you that we have accurately compiled processed and reproduced the portions of the source material on which the Databases are based However we are under no obligation to provide updates to the Databases and the data contained in the Databases may be incomplete when compared to the source material WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND ABOUT THE ACCURACY OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL ITSELF INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE If there is a defect in any Database your exclusive remedy shall be at our option either a refund of the price you paid for the product containing the defective Database or a replacement of such product 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 i
102. e Sensitivity Sensitivity at Auo SoMSUMIN 0 Auto Sensitivity 0r Colorline i C peerage eee Tahi osi x Depth Range See Auto Depth Range Mae Frequency Surface Clarity 3 F Stop Chart re 200 kHz Off 7 amp B Chart Speed C C50 kHz e Depth Cursor rofl Noise Rejection Rejection Overlay Data o Low r A ze S aeaiia Senea tas Ping Speed Pi Fish ID Log Sonar Chart Data LF Fish Symbols White Background a ix C Fish Depths F Auto Sensitivity las z Zoom Bar Auto Depth Range iia Wie Zone Alarm Bar Sonar Menu with Sonar Features selected left The Sonar Features menu right Noise Rejection selected with ASP at default low setting To change the ASP level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar Features ENT 2 Press gt then J to Noise REJECTION ENT 3 Press J or T to select a setting then press ENT 4 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT 53 Alarms This unit has three different types of sonar alarms The first is the Fish Alarm It sounds when the Fish I D feature determines an echo is a fish Another alarm is the Zone Alarm which consists of a bar on the side of the screen Any echo on the chart that appears inside this bar triggers the alarm The last alarm is the Depth Alarm which has both a Shallow and a Deep setting Only the bottom signal will trigger this alarm This is
103. e 5 If GPS data is desired wait while unit locates satellites and calculates current position When the unit acquires position a tone sounds and a position acquired message appears 6 With position acquired if desired head for your fishing grounds Your unit will automatically display digital depth and surface water temperature in the top left corner of the screen The auto settings will track the bottom displaying it in the lower portion of the screen The full sonar chart will scroll from right to left showing you what s under the boat as you cruise across the water You can change the display by Zoom in to enlarge the chart for more detail press ZIN Zoom out to return to full chart mode press ZOUT 7 Watch the display for the appearance of fish arches When you see arches you ve found fish Stop the boat and get your lure or bait into the water at the depth indicated on the sonar chart 8 Gauge the fish depth by visually comparing the fish arches with the depth scale on the right side of the screen or get a more accurate measure with the Depth Cursor Press MENU to DepTH Cursor ENT Press to align the cursor line with the fish arch The exact depth appears in a box at the right end of the cursor line To clear the cursor press EXIT 9 If you are drifting at a very low speed or anchored you are not moving fast enough to receive the tell tale fish arch signal As you drift over a fish or as a fish swims through
104. e route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat 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 entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size be 5 8 CAUTION If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable 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 20 7 Make a test run to determine the results If the bottom is lost at high speed or if noise appears on the display try sliding the transducer bracket down This puts the transducer deeper into the water hopefully below the turbulence causing the noise Be careful not to install the transducer bracket 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 TMB S bracket lt _ _ Internal tooth washer Bolt Nut ene
105. e Overlay Style feature you can mix and match your data to suit your viewing preferences To access overlaid data style menu press MENU to Overlay Data ENT This will bring up the Overlay Data Shown menu with a list of current overlay data Highlight the data you want to change on the Overlay Data Shown menu and press ENT which will launch the data information menu Use J to select overlay style choose analog and press ENT Next press gt to enter Analog Setup which will place a gauge on the display instead of digital numbers T thag R 7 mag sere U rine crip The direction to the next waypoint waypoint ipi The direction to the next PGG cotumbi Remove Move Priority Remove Move Priority a dp SS a K i Overlay Size i Overlay Size i Small ringfield i Small ringfield Overlay Style j Overlay Style Digital ha Analo Analog Setup z J P 3 P y X Show caption Analog F Amarillo MAmariio l k kl 4 amp 600 mi The Data Information menu left with the Overlay style window activated After choosing analog Analog Setup button appears right N 37 46 614 W 97 13 702 N 37 46 614 W 97 13 702 151 There are four primary setup options in the analog menu Themes Tick Marks Thresholds and Text You can make gauges transparent from all the setup menus except Text Se
106. e SH Ala eP E E Relate au Rol ge M Name Soi Trail 1 Delete Trail GP Color z Sy Black E Navigate Sur ae B a Tri Pattern Active g Tin xRAAAAARARARARAA a Bre Visible Maximum Points Trail Preview i 2000 ee le N 35 57 898 W 96 09 927 e 5 mi Edit Trail menu New Trail To manually start a new trail in the Trails Menu make sure NEw TRAIL is highlighted and press ENT EXIT Trail Visible Invisible and Other Trail Options The name color pattern maximum number of trail points as well as the active and visible settings all are changed on the Edit Trail menu screen The active setting determines whether or not the unit is recording new points for a particular trail On the Edit Trail menu press T or gt to highlight the section you wish to change then press ENT Make your changes then press EXIT to close this menu Units of Measure This menu sets the speed and distance statute or nautical miles meters depth feet fathoms or meters temperature degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius and heading true or magnetic units change the units Press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT ENT 162 Screen Screen 53a Sounds TAN Sounds aa Alarms B 5 Y Alarms l A Y Ronie manning i o Route Pania gt My Trails AR Quetie if My Trails ee sf Cancel Navigation G a BNI ase es Cancel M Heading Temperature p
107. e Trail My Trails ii Saved Trails Saved Trai mi Cancel Navigation 1 4 Sprarigi Sonar Setup Li d E GPS Setup i ae 1 Update Criteria System Setup gt Lp Sun Moon Calculations s i 4 Auto Trip Calculator fk AD i r Time Timers C Dist al istance Oe ae cal Re My Trails command left Trails Menu left Trail Options right Delete All Trails To remove all trails from memory from the Trails Menu press to DELETE ALL ENT to Yes ENT Update Trail Option This menu lets you change the way the trail updates occur WARNING If you uncheck the Update Trail option automatic trail creation and recording will be turned off You must turn it back on to record trails The default setting is on From the Trails Menu press to Options ENT With UPDATE ACTIVE TRAIL highlighted press ENT to check it turn on or uncheck it turn off 160 Update Trail Criteria Auto Time Distance The options are automatic time or distance When it s in the default automatic mode the unit doesn t update the plot trail while you re traveling in a straight line Once you deviate from a straight line the unit drops a plot point trail waypoint onto the trail This conserves plot trail points If a plot trail uses all of the available points allotted to it the beginning points are taken away and placed at the end of the trail From the Trails Menu
108. e a smooth water flow Transom Bottom of hull Speed sensor mounting configuration side view left and rear view right Bottom of hull Route the sensor s cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size is 5 8 Caution If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable 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 screws The sensor is now ready for use Connect the sensor to the accessory socket on the back of your unit If you have any questions concerning the installation of the sensor please contact your local boat dealer 29 GPS Antenna Receiver Module Installation The FishStrike 2000c and SeaChamp 2000C DF packages include the EGC 12w GPS module This device contains the unit s external antenna and receiver for GPS and WAAS signals The antenna receiver module comes with a 25 foot extension cable This module can be mounted on a flat surface or pole or an optional magnet is available for temporary mounting on any ferrous surface EGC 12w Module bottom view left and top view right You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear unobstructed view of the sky After the module is installed route the cable to the unit plug it in the center socket on the back and yo
109. e also adjusts its position as the height scale changes 147 You can look up tidal data for other dates by changing the month day and year selection boxes select another date 1 Use and lt to highlight month day or year then press ENT 2 Use T and J to select the desired month day or year then press ENT 3 To clear the information screen press EXIT Overlay Data On any Page display except Satellite Status you can float or overlay additional GPS or navigation data on the screen with the Overlay Data command For example if you left your watch at home you could display the local time on top of the map Or if you wanted to see details about your route and trip you could show your bearing course average speed and trip distance The various data available from your unit are divided into categories in the Overlay Data menu These categories include GPS Data Navigation Trip Calculator Time Sonar Data and Miscellaneous Data You can select items from any of these categories for display in any combination the category divisions are there only to help you sort through the information GPS Data amp Navigation i Route Data o Bearing Closing Spd O Course O Destination O Distance 0 Off Course i O Steer Arrow Trip Calculator E Overlay Data with the Navigation category expanded To overlay information on your screen 1 Press MENU J to OverLay D
110. e analog and the Analog Setup button appears right Gauge Setup Water Temp Gauge Preview Themes Gauge Style Single Analog B Color Scheme White L4 Needle Style Triangular Primary Water Temp r Make Transparent Secondary Water memp Themes Tick Marks Thresholds Gauge Text Gauge Select gt gt Restore Defaults Primary Secondary Secondary Data Gauge Setup Menu There are four primary setup options in the analog menu Themes Tick Marks Thresholds and Text You can make gauges transparent from all setup menus except Text Setup To change the setup menu scroll down highlight one of the four setup options and press ENT Use J to select the desired category on the setup menu then press ENT To return to the main sonar display press ENT repeatedly For advanced information on Overlay Data Style skip ahead to page 151 Ping Speed amp HyperScroll Ping Speed controls the rate at which the transmitter and transducer broadcast sonar sound waves pings into the water The unit has a default ping speed of 50 percent At normal boating speeds this automatically provides enough return echoes to refresh the screen and scroll the chart at maximum chart speed However when you are running at high speeds or just want the fastest possible screen update you may want to use the HyperScroll feature 70 When you change the Ping Speed to any setting grea
111. e following illustration Notice 15 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 transducer s hardware package Press two ratchets into the sides of the plastic bracket and two on either side of the transducer as shown in the following 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 66 Add ratchets to bracket and transducer 2 Aligning the transducer on the transom A One piece bracket Slide the transducer between the two ratchets Temporarily slide the bolt though the transducer assembly and hold it against the tr
112. e next letter and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT ENT B Or jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT then press J or T to select a city name from the list and press ENT The city name you selected is now in the city field 166 NOTE We recommend you do not enter a city name unless the list is too long to search through The unit actually can search quicker when you don t enter a city name z E ind Distance IEN E val Aira ra U s 324 Do you want to find addresses only within a particular city No r Find Address a r LF YIA n ey He N 3608971 W 95 50579 KET Fd By tiame Find By Name E Brien Find Address AE tm ea Hes N 3608971 W 95 50579 ET Find city field left search in particular city only option center Find City by name right 6 When the necessary search fields are filled in press J to Find Appress ENT Your unit asks you to wait while it searches for the address If an address is not in the database a message appears saying the address could not be found 7 The unit will display a list of addresses If the address you are looking for is highlighted at the top of the list press ENT If not use 4 and T to select the correct address from the list then press ENT The Map Page will appear with the location selected by the cursor In the example below we
113. e off course alarm warns you when your track drifts too far to the right or left of the course line to the waypoint For example if the alarm is set to 0 1 mile then the alarm flashes a message if you drift 0 1 of a mile or more to the right or left of the line to the waypoint The anchor alarm is triggered when you drift outside of a preset radius Again using the 0 1 mile as an example if you re anchored and your boat moves more than 0 1 mile the alarm will flash a message and sound a tone Screen Screen oF Sounds es Sounds s GPE SESTAInEs Route Planning Sonar Alarms R Route Plannir AEA My Trails i Derita My Trails gt MET a fait Chic i i CA Distance ee Cancel Navigation icago Cleveland Cancel Navig HEnabled A 0 Cleveland Sonar Setup Pittsburgh Sonar Setup 0 10 inl Pittsburgh GPS Setup BLE cry gt indlanapalis r GPS i setup peeglis TA System Setup A Lovisvite 0 System Setu Off Course Alarm pisvee e Sun Moon Calculations Pes a Sun Moon Cz Distance Trip Calculator DEG o Trip Calculate Enabled 955 oy i o Timers c eMemphis _ Charlotte Tiers amp Charlotte a a Browse MMC Files op Atlanta A Browse MMC Anchor Alarm am A Tucson eee P o ze _ Tucson le o El Paso i El P Distance k Urs anghloustonn tow aeei _eeksenville Enabled 929 mi I Jacksonville Chihuahua c id Chi
114. e overlay data currently displayed Select the item you want to move and press ENT to Move ENT 3 The data begins to flash on your screen Use any combination of gt lt T and J to move the data to a new location on the screen 4 When satisfied press EXIT EXIT NOTE The Customize command and the Overlay Data command both use the same information categories The difference between the two commands is that Customize changes only the data boxes on a screen and Overlay Data changes only the information floating on the screen without a box See Customize Page Displays on page 79 for information on customizing data boxes To change displayed data font size 1 From the Map or Sonar page press MENU to OverLay Data ENT 2 Press 4 or T to select Data Type press gt or lt to Data Size EXIT The selected data type will be displayed in the new size To change the size of another data type repeat these steps beginning with step two above 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT 150 Map P g i N 36 10 734 U 95 50 579 e 6 mi Map Page with Track and Speed set as overlay data Track is set to a large size with Speed set to a medium size NOTE Some data types can be displayed in only one font size If that is the case the Data Size box will not be displayed for that data type Overlay Data Style Do you like a digital readout or do you prefer an analog gauge look With th
115. e unit s transmitter power also drops reducing its ability to find the bottom or targets Bottom echo disappears at high speeds or erratic digital reading or weak bottom echo while boat is moving 1 The transducer may be in turbulent water It must be mounted in a smooth flow of water in order for the sonar to work at all boat speeds Air bubbles in the water disrupt the sonar signals interfering with its ability to find the bottom or other targets The technical term for this is cavitation 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the sonar This causes the sonar to automatically increase its Discrimination or noise rejection feature This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display Try using resistor spark plugs or routing the sonar unit s power and transducer cables away from other electrical wiring on the boat No fish arches when the Fish I D feature is off 1 Make 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 display 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 wa
116. e unit to the MMC press ENT for SAVE To transfer data from the MMC to the unit press gt to Loan ENT 3 Saving to MMC To accept the default name Data for the GPS Data File press J to Save Data ENT If you want to rename the file as shown in the following figures press ENT to activate the Data selection box Press or J to change the first character then press gt to the next character and repeat until the name is correct Then press ENT J to Save Data ENT 115 The unit will display a completion message when the data transfer is finished To return to the Page view repeatedly press EXIT Screen Screen Sounds Sounds Alarms Alarms Route PI to load or Route Plannine Salant the MMC nard to load or My Trait My Trait Transfer My Oota Cancel MMC Card Cancel MMC Card Sonar S 041 0274 22 6 2MB free hd Sonar S 041 0274 22 6 2MB free g 7 GPS Set GPS Sel aA ile name Data214P Data214Pm Sun Moc Trip Cak Trip Cak Timers __ SaveData Timers _ SAA Browse Browse Transfer My Data Check Free Storage Software Information ee 3737570 H 9620507 A 3737570 H 96 20504 Check Free Storage Software Information From left to right these figures show the sequence for naming and saving a GPS Data File from the unit s memory to a MMC 4 Loading to unit memory There may be more than one GPS Data File
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118. ection will deal only with sonar functions the basic commands that make the unit show sonar signals on your screen This unit will work fine right out of the box with the factory default settings But if you want to learn about the various sonar options see Sec 4 Sonar Options amp Other Features For general system setup and GPS options see Sec 8 System Setup and GPS Setup Options You can access the Main Menu from any of the four Page screens by pressing MENU MENU To clear the menu screen and return to the page display press EXIT Remember our text style for MENU MENU means press the Menu key twice See a full explanation of our instruction text formatting on page 9 Instructions Menu Sequences Screen Ay Documents Emulators SeaChamp2000CDF gt Sounds Alarms Route Planning My Trails Cancel Navigation Sonar Setup GPS Setup System Setup Sun Moon Calculations Trip Calculator Timers gt Browse MMC Files Fi Main Menu The Main Menu commands and their functions are Screen changes the contrast or brightness of the display Sounds enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style Alarms turns GPS alarms on or off and changes alarm thresholds Route Planning used to plan view or navigate a route My Trails shows creates and deletes plot trails Also used to navigate or backtrack a trail Cancel Navigatio
119. ed metropolitan areas county boundaries shaded public lands such as national forests and parks some major city streets Interstate U S and state highways and Interstate highway exits and exit services information They also feature large and medium sized lakes streams 96 and more than 60 000 navigation aids with 10 000 wrecks and obstructions in U S coastal and Great Lakes waters MapCreate custom maps include massive amounts of information not found in the background map MapCreate contains Points of Interest database all the minor roads and streets all the landmark features such as summits schools radio towers etc more rivers streams smaller lakes and ponds and their names What s more important is the large scale map detail that allows your GPS unit to show a higher level of position accuracy For example the background map will show you the general outline and approximate shape of a coastline or water body but the higher detail in MapCreate shows the shoreline completely and accurately Many smaller islands would not be included in the background map but are in MapCreate Interstate Major Street Cursor line POI Pop up with position Minor oy wn n O O ard a 129thyE T anaha L i Cupps Cafe 575 9 mi
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121. en called the cursor The arrow keys also control a horizontal line depth cursor on the sonar screen The arrow keys also help you move around the menus so you can execute different commands They are represented by symbols like these which denote the down arrow up arrow left arrow and right arrow 4 e gt Keyboard The other keys perform a variety of functions When the text refers to a key to press the key is shown in bold For example the Enter Icons key is shown as ENT and the Menu key is shown as MENU Menu Commands A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters in a bold sans serif type like this RouTE PLANNING These indicate that you are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action of some kind with the menu item Text that you may need to enter or file names you need to select are show in italic type such as trail name Instructions Menu Sequences Most functions you perform with this unit are described as a sequence of key strokes and selecting menu commands We ve written them in a condensed manner for quick and easy reading For example instructions for navigating a trail would look like this 1 From the Map Page press MENU MENU J to My Traits ENT 2 Press 4 to Trail 1 ENT gt 4 to Navicate ENT 3 You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a route 4 The wait message disappears and the unit begins showing navigation information along the
122. en press ENT The unit begins navigating to the item To cancel navigation press MENU MENU J to CANCEL NAVIGATION ENT lt to Yes ENT The unit stops showing navigation information Creating and Saving a Trail A trail or plot trail is a string of position points plotted by the unit as you travel It s a travel history a record of the path you have taken Trails are useful for repeating a journey along the same track They are particularly handy when you are trying to retrace your trip and go back the way you came The unit is set at the factory to automatically create and record a trail while it is turned on The unit will continue recording the trail until the length reaches the maximum trail point setting Default is 2 000 but it can record trails up to 9 999 points long When the point limit is reached the unit begins recording the trail over itself By default the trail flashes once a second making it easier to see against the background map With the default auto setting the unit creates a trail by placing a dot trail point on the screen every time you change directions The methods used for creating a trail and the trail update rate can be adjusted or even turned off See Sec 8 for Trail Options To preserve a trail from point A to point B you must turn off the trail by making it inactive before heading to point C or even back to point A When the current trail is set inactive the unit automatically creates and
123. er plug and play mapping options include Fishing Hot Spots Elite LEI NauticPaths charts and Navionics charts Mapping memory Up to 1 GB on one MMC or SD card Position updates Every second Position points 1 000 waypoints 1 000 event marker icons Audible alarms Arrival off course anchor Symbols for waypoints and event marker 42 Routes cceeeeeeeeeees 100 up to 100 waypoints per route Plot Trails 00 10 savable up to 9 999 points per trail Zoom LranGe 666 37 ranges 0 05 to 4 000 miles NOTE The memory capacities refer only to the unit s on board memory The amount of GPS or sonar data you can record and save for recall later is only limited by the number of MMC cards you have 4 NOTICE The storage and operation temperature range for your unit is from 4 degrees to 167 degrees Fahrenheit 20 degrees to 75 degrees Celsius Extended storage or operation 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 factory s Customer Service Department Phone numbers are listed on the last page How Your Sonar Works Sonar has been around since the 1940s so if you already know how it works skip down to read about the relatively new technology of GPS But if you ve never owned a sona
124. erry Waa Valley Pak i Owasso O 4 I nal nee N 36 26 781 W 95 42 637 40 mi X Stiogar take re Collinsville ds Navigate to cursor In this example the town of Oologah Oklahoma has been selected 3 Press MENU ENT and the unit will begin navigating to the cursor location The Map Page will display a course line from your current position to the cursor position See the following examples Oologah OK if 21 94 mi The 30 mile zoom figure left clearly shows the course line connecting your current position to your destination The 30 mile zoom right shows current position and direction to destination on screen To stop navigating to the cursor use the Cancel Navigation command Press MENU MENU J to CaANcEL NAVIGATION ENT lt to Yes ENT The unit stops showing navigation information Navigate to a Point of Interest POIs in view on the map can be located easily by using the Navigate to Cursor command above Just use the cursor to select the POI The other method involves searching for POIs with the Find Waypoint command launched with the WPT key See the searching example earlier in this section or turn to Sec 9 Searching for detailed instructions on POI searches 109 After you have looked up an item with the Find Waypoint command use the gt to make sure the Go To command is highlighted at the top of the screen th
125. esotho Arc 1950 Malawi Arc 1950 Swaziland Arc 1950 Zaire Arc 1950 Zambia Arc 1950 Zimbabwe Arc 1960 Mean for Kenya Tanzania Ascension Island 1958 Ascension Island Astro Beacon E 1945 Iwo Jima Astro DOS 71 4 St Helena Island Astro Tern Island FRIG 1961 Tern Island Astronomical Station 1952 Marcus Island Australian Geodetic 1966 Australia amp Tasmania Australian Geodetic 1984 Australia amp Tasmania Ayabelle Lighthouse Djibouti Bellevue IGN Efate amp Erromango Islands 179 Bermuda 1957 Bermuda Bissau Guinea Bissau Bogota Observatory Colombia Bukit Rimpah Indonesia Bangka amp Belitung Islands Camp Area Astro Antarctica McMurdo Camp Area Campo Inchauspe Argentina Canton Astro 1966 Phoenix Islands Cape South Africa Cape Canaveral Bahamas Florida Carthage Tunisia Switzerland Chatham Island Astro 1971 New Zealand Chatham Island Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegre Brazil Dabola Guinea Djakarta Batavia Indonesia Sumatra DOS 1968 New Georgia Islands Gizo Island Easter Island 1967 Easter Island European 1950 Mean for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France West Germany Gibraltar Greece Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland European 1950 Mean for Austria Denmark France West Germany Netherlands Switzerland European 1950 Mean fo
126. format Press ENT Press EXIT to close the menu To set up Loran TD NOTE If the Loran TD conversion is chosen you must enter the local Loran chain identification for the master and slaves Do this by selecting Setup Loran TD at the bottom of the Coordinate System menu and select the ID Press EXIT to close this menu Coordinate System Coordinate System 2 Degrees a Degrees B Degrees Minutes Deg Min Sec Deg Min Sec MGI MGI coran Chain Number Mar GRI 9610 South Central U S Lor 7 Briti Secondary Station 1 Secondary Station 2 Irish Xray Yankee M N 7 W 95 50 579 244221 E 4004277 N Setup Map Fix Setup Loran TD Configure Loran TD menu Map Fix Map Fix is used with charts or maps This system asks for a reference position in latitude longitude which you take from a marked location on the map It then shows the present position as distance on the map from that reference point For example if it shows a distance of UP 4 00 and LEFT 0 50 you then measure up four inches and to the left a half inch from the reference point on the map to find your location To configure a map fix To use this format you need to follow these steps in order First take your map of the area and determine a reference latitude longitude Please note that in order for this system to work the latitude longitude lines must be parallel with the edge of the map USGS maps are pa
127. gating in the ocean off Islamorada Florida 1 With the GPS simulator off press MENU MENU l to GPS Setup ENT ENT 2 A message appears telling you to move the cursor near the desired location and press ENT When the message automatically clears follow the message instructions Turn on the GPS Simulator 3 In a moment your present position marker arrow appears on the map in the location you selected with the cursor The unit will consider that spot as its last known position until changed by either a live satellite lock on or a new simulator location Map Auto Zoom This receiver has an auto zoom feature that eliminates a lot of the button pushing characteristics of other brands of GPS receivers It works in conjunction with the navigation features First start navigating to a waypoint See the waypoint section for more information on navigating to a waypoint With auto zoom on the unit zooms out until the entire course shows from the present position to the destination waypoint 137 As you travel toward the destination the unit automatically zooms in one zoom range at a time always keeping the destination on the screen To turn this feature on from the Map Pace press MENU J to Auto Zoom ENT EXIT Repeat these steps to turn it off Map Data This menu lets you turn the map off if desired which turns the map screen into a GPS plotter turn on or off the pop up map info boxes draw the map boundaries or b
128. h corpi Tampa Torpag Tampa Christi EA Christ ra N _37 37 570 _W_96 20 504 4 2000 mi N_37 37 570 _W_96 20 504 4 gt 2000 mi GPS Alarms highlighted left GPS Alarms menu right To change alarm settings 1 Press MENU MENU to Ararms ENT Choose GPS ALarms ENT 2 Scroll J or to select the desired category then press ENT to check or uncheck the Enabled box This turns the alarm on checked or off unchecked 3 To change distance settings scroll 4 or T to select the desired category then press ENT to activate the distance dialog box Press T or J to change the first character then press gt to the next character and repeat until the name is correct 129 4 When your adjustments are finished return to the last page displayed by repeatedly pressing EXIT IMPORTANT ALARM NOTES Anchor Alarm The anchor alarm may be triggered even when you re sitting still This typically happens when using small less than 0 05 mile anchor alarm ranges Arrival Alarm If you set the arrival alarm s distance to a small number and you run a route see the Navigate Routes segment this unit may not show navigation data to the next waypoint Once you arrive at the first one you may not be able to come close enough to the first waypoint to trip the arrival alarm Auto Satellite Search To lock onto the satellites the GPS receiver needs to know its current position UTC time and date Elevation
129. h a next to its name can be collapsed to hide its contents Just select the category name and press ENT Expand categories that may contain data you want to display Then press J or to select a different data option With the new option highlighted press ENT to switch the contents of the flashing box to the new data type and press EXIT You can now select another box to change When you are finished with the settings press EXIT again and the box name stops flashing A Page display can show a limited number of data boxes You can not turn them off or add more data boxes GPS Simulator The GPS simulator lets you use the unit as if you were outdoors navigating somewhere It s a great way to practice using the unit You can set the starting location by entering latitude or from a stored 135 waypoint map place or POI location CHoosE START command You can steer your position and change speed on the map by using the arrow keys STEER WITH ARROWS command or by setting the track and speed in the dialog boxes provided on the simulator menu screen To get to the GPS Simulator 1 Press MENU MENU J to GPS Setup ENT 2 Press J to GPS SimuLAToR ENT The GPS Simulator Menu appears Screens meee Cmn o lt ounds vil ol m Ae Ala GPS Simulator On y Route Planning Rol Steer With Arrows Select Starting Waypoint o My Trails My o A Cancel Navigation Cal Starting Po
130. h is at the top of the screen You can use this to see which satellites are obstructed by obstacles in your immediate area if the unit is facing north The GPS receiver is tracking satellites represented by a blue bar The receiver hasn t locked onto a satellite if the number is a lighter shade therefore it isn t being used to solve the position Beneath the circular graph are the bar graphs one for each satellite in view Since the unit has twelve channels it can dedicate one channel per visible satellite The taller the bar on the graph the better the unit is receiving the signals from the satellite The Estimated Position Error horizontal position error shown in the upper left corner of the screen is the expected error from a benchmark location In other words if the EPE shows 50 feet then the position shown by the unit is estimated to be within 50 feet of the actual location This also gives you an indicator of the fix quality the unit currently has The smaller the position error number the better and more accurate the fix is If the position error flashes dashes then the unit hasn t locked onto the satellites and the number shown isn t valid The Satellite Status Page has its own menu which is used for setting a variety of options Options and setup are discussed in Sec 8 To access the Satellite Status Page menu from the Status Page press MENU 93 Navigation Page This screen has a compass rose that not only shows
131. 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 return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory call us use the following toll free number 800 324 1356 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 in 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 return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory 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 locate a dealer near you visit our web site www eaglesonar com and look for the Dealer Locator 188 Notes 189 Notes 190 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Eagle accessories such a
132. he address on the map highlighted by the cursor left This address is a business in the POI database so you can display the POI information window then navigate to it right Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor On the Map Page with a POI or map feature selected by the cursor press WPT To return to the previous page press EXIT National Inn Hotel or Motel CERES eal L 11910 E 1th St Tulsa OK 74128 __ Find On Map 918 437 8980 N 36 08 857 W 95 50 662 Distance 0 15 mi Bearing 206 mag POl Lodging Hotels Motels A POI selected by the cursor left POI information screen right NOTE Since the Go To Waypoint command is highlighted you can navigate to the selected POI by pressing ENT EXIT while in the POI Waypoint Information screen Find Interstate Highway Exits 1 From the Map Page press MENU to HicHway Exits ENT which calls up the Fino Exit menu 168 Go To Cursor Find Distance Find Streets Find Address Highway Exits Map Orientation Delete My Icons Map Categories Drawn See Garnett J aa 1 Ping St Highway 3 tay om TERA T Auto Zoom e DE Exit 231 Jct US 64 OK 51 Tulsa Muskogee Sand Springs Overlay Data T Exit 232 Memorial Dr East 31st St Map Data Exit 233 East 21st St 44 Interstate Exit 230 41st St Sheridan Rd Exit 234A US 169 Bro
133. i s J j i _ IL _ Al l eN _ C E PSEA SP Distance eee fe N jeo i measured 4 eae i A F by cursor r JIL b 4l r EF ae mir PL END PE hamira PI SF e op th Pl a S ax Pmi F a 3 NY ttn St m 6s ca st as h Cursor line a N 36 11 875 Wl 95 53 304 Omi Selected airport The selected airport to the northwest is 4 25 miles away Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor 1 Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move around the map and find the item you wish to select 2 Center the cursor cross hair on the desired object On most items a pop up box will give the name of the selected item Searching Now that you ve seen how the unit can find where you are let s search for something else Searching is one of the most powerful features in the Eagle GPS product line In this example we ll look for the nearest fast food restaurant For more information on different types of searches refer to Sec 9 Searching NOTE This example requires the Point of Interest POI database included with a high detail MapCreate 6 custom map After the unit has acquired a position 1 Press WPT J to POI RESTAURANTS 2 You could search the entire restaurant category but in this example we will narrow our search Press gt to SuBCATEGORY column J to FAST Foop Chains ENT J to NEAREST ENT 3 The unit says it is calculating then a list of restaurants appears with the closest locatio
134. ile using it in the simulator mode Distance and bearing to the selected item will be calculated from the unit s current position or the last known position You can look up items by name or search for the nearest location Find Addresses 1 From the Map Page press MENU J to Finp Appress ENT 2 Press ENT to search in the Address field 165 Go To Cursor E Eo To Cursor Se Find Distance A ly a Find Distance qi Le aS Find Streets 1 Find Streets iral Pl iy Admiral PI Find Address Pe nh Highway Exits as 5 2 ae Map Orientation ewes Ba o F Auto Zoom 2 aoe Overlay Data Chicago S F Street Map Data p N Map Categories Drawn E AS SA one Delete My F il SSE EONS 004 Memphis Siy LosyAngeles ox P Any me Dallas El Paso 1 3 cHbustonn ey acksonville Find Address res e i Gulf of eo Fi l Mexico aR P ie Mexico i Pe Oe h N 37 21 776 W 97 08 480 4 3000 mi IN 36 08 971 W 95 50 579 e 3ni Find Address Menu 3 To enter an address press or J to change the first number then press to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the number is correct and press ENT 4 To enter a street name press J to STREET ENT There are two options A You can spell out the name in the top selection box Press or 4 to change the first letter then
135. ime The graph at the top of the example approximate view of the flood and ebb pattern from midnight MN to noon NN to midnight MN The velocity scale at 145 the top left side of the graph changes dynamically based upon the maximum velocity of the current for that day Slack water the period of little or no current is represented by the Slack Water Line SWL The flood appears above the SWL and the ebb appears below the SWL You can look up tidal current data for other dates by changing the month day and year selection boxes To select another date 1 Use and lt to highlight month day or year then press ENT 2 Use and J to select the desired month day or year then press ENT To clear the information screen press EXIT Tide Information Navionics charts contain Tidal Information represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with the letter T The icon stands for a Tidal Station location An example is displayed in the figure on the right When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range the icon itself becomes an animated gauge showing a rising or falling tidal height for the selected station At larger zoom ranges you can select the boxed T icon and it becomes an animated gauge with a pop up name box An example is displayed in the following figure To view tide information 1 Select a Tide Station icon use the arrow keys to move the cursor over an icon When it is selected a pop up name
136. in The unit has three backlight levels Repeatedly pressing PWR will cycle through the backlight settings and turn off the backlight Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for 3 seconds 90 Main Menu The unit has a Main Menu which contains some function and setup option commands The tutorial lessons in this section will deal only with functions and basic commands For these lessons the unit will work fine right out of the box with the default settings But if you want to learn about the various options see Sec 8 System Setup and GPS Setup Options You can access the Main Menu from any of the four Page screens by pressing MENU MENU To clear the menu screen and return to the page display press EXIT Screen Sounds Alarms Route Planning My Trails Cancel Navigation i Sonar Setup id opi GPS Setup E System Setup Sun Moon Calculations Trip Calculator Timers g F Files 5 Fayettevie 2 Ps Muskogee i l Fort Smith i AJ j sy OKlahsthac wet Tt mike os ms IN 36 Led W 95 51 054 gt 300 mi Main Menu The Main Menu commands and their functions are Screen changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen Sounds enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style Alarms turns GPS or sonar alarms on or off a
137. ine POl Restaurants POl Services POI Shopping POl Sports la Name Distance Bearing Town amp Country Mobile Home Vig 84 55 221 Branson Stagecoach Rv Park 144 0 73 Branson Shenanigans Rv Park 145 9 71 Treasure Lake Rv Resort Camp 149 5 71 Turkey Creek Rv Village 149 8 72 Parkers Rv Park 150 8 82 Autumn Run Mobile Home Park 153 1 82 Justmoore Inc 155 7 TE Wall Eye Haven Mobile Home Pk 157 4 71 Cedar Haven Rv Mobile Home Pk 173 7 74 Double J Bar S 175 2 ae Crossroads Mobile Home Park 176 8 190 Sunshine Farm Rv Park 181 6 195 Classic Rv Park 192 9 76 Barge Point Rv Park 222 2 176 Paradise Rv Park 224 9 197 Find by Nearest left with POI list right 3 Search by name of POI Press ENT There are two options A You can spell out the POI in the top selection box Press T or 4 to change the first letter then press to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT ENT B Or jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT Use J or to select a POI from the list and press ENT to call up the Waypoint Information screen Category Subcategory My Waypoints Cities Countries Landmarks POl Attractions Find By Pol Emergency Ga Nearest PoOl Entertainment POl Fishing POl Hunting POl Lodging POl Marine Pol Restaurants POl Services POl Shopping POl Sports Find By Name Will Find In Lis
138. ings Menu At the bottom left of the menu is the Conria DST button This feature allows your unit to automatically adjust to Daylight Savings Time It should only have to be set once You may select which set of rules matches DST in your region or simply accept the default Once you have each field set the way you want press EXIT repeatedly to return to the previous page 157 Show WAAS Alarm When the signal is available your unit will automatically use WAAS to boost the accuracy of the position fix When the WAAS signal is lost or acquired an alarm message appears Since the U S government is still developing the WAAS system it s not unusual for a GPS WAAS receiver to frequently lose and reacquire its lock on a WAAS satellite That can result in the alarm repeatedly going on and off You have the option of turning off the WAAS Acquired Lost alarm without affecting how the unit uses WAAS Here s how 1 Press MENU MENU J to GPS Setup ENT J to SHow WAAS ALARM 2 With the option highlighted press ENT to uncheck it turn off or check it turn on After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display Software Version Information From time to time Eagle updates the operating system software in some of its products These software upgrades are usually offered to customers as free downloads from our web site www eaglesonar com These upgrades make the unit perform better or introduce a new feature or fu
139. ip Calculator Communications Port Timers f Reset Options Browse MMC Files Delete All My Waypoints Se 5 Popup Help z Hide GPS Features Set Language Transfer My Data Check Free Storage 00k Software Information Popup Help Hide GPS Features Set Language Transfer My Data Check Free Storage Software Information System Setup menu with Reset Options command selected left The Reset Options dialog box right NOTE Reset Options does not erase any waypoints routes plot trails or sonar logs Reset Water Distance The sonar chart s Digital Data display option includes a window that shows distance traveled called Water Distance W Distance This information is calculated from an optional water speed sensor not the GPS The Water Distance window can be reset to zero using the Reset Water Distance command Press MENU MENU J to Sonar SeTuP ENT to Reser WATER Distance ENT The menus are cleared and the water distance is reset to 0 00 Set Keel Offset This unit measures water depth from the face of the transducer Since the transducer is installed below the water surface the depth displayed by the digital depth chart depth scale chart cursor and fish symbols 72 readings are not exact If the transducer is 1 foot below the surface and the screen shows the water depth as 30 feet then the actual depth is 31 feet On sailboats or other large
140. it a tone sounds Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range Auto Depth Range F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Log Sonar Chart Data Sonar Menu with Sensitivity command selected left The Sensitivity Control Bar right NOTE If you want to change sensitivity in Manual Mode first turn off Auto Sensitivity From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Auto Sensitivity ENT to Sensitivity ENT Press J or to pick a different sensitivity setting When it s set at the desired level press EXIT 49 Important Tip While you are experimenting and learning it s possible to scramble the settings so the sonar picture disappears from your screen If that happens remember it s easy to switch back to full automatic operation by simply restoring the factory settings Here s how To Restore Factory Settings 1 Press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT J to RESET Options ENT 2 The unit asks if you want to reset all the options Press lt to Yes ENT All options are reset and the unit reverts back to the Map Page at the 4000 mile zoom range Any recorded sonar logs or GPS data will be unchanged Fish Symbols vs Full Sonar Chart You may have noticed in the quick reference we used fish arches in full sonar chart mode for our example and not the popular Fish I D fish symbol feature Here s why Fish I D is an ea
141. ition Careless grinding or cutting on your hull can result in damage that could sink your boat Contact your boat dealer or manufacturer to confirm your hull specifications 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 23 Transducer location Transducer location high speed trolling speed _ Shoot thru hull transducer locations for high speed or trolling speed operation Pa Jum Ue To choose the proper location for shoot thru hull mounting follow these testing procedures You may need a helper to complete these steps 1 Anchor the boat in about 30 feet of water Add a little water to the sump of the boat Plug the transducer into the sonar unit turn it on then hold the transducer over the side of the boat in the water Adjust the sensitivity and range controls until a second bottom echo is seen on the display You ll need to turn off Auto Sensitivity Auto Depth Range and ASP Try a range setting that is two to three times the water depth The harder more rocky the bottom the easier it will be to get a second bottom signal Don t touch the controls once they ve been set True bottom Second bottom jo range setting 200kHz 80 Example of a seco
142. ive 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 12 water interference caused by bubbles and turbulence will show on the sonar s display in the form of random lines or dots whenever the boat is moving NOTE Some aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the outside of the hull create large amounts of turbulence at high speed These boats typically have large outboard motors capable of propelling the boat at speeds faster than 35 mph Typically a good transom location on aluminum boats is between the ribs closest to the engine 3 The transducer should be installed with its face pointing straight down if possible For shoot thru applications Many popular fishing boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good mounting surface On vee hulls try to place the transducer where the deadrise is 10 or less Deadrise less than 10 aX Strakes Pad Left vee pad hull right vee hull A pod style transducer is shown here but the principle is the same for Skimmers inside a hull 4 If the transducer is mounted on the transom make sure it doesn t interfere with the trailer or hauling of the boat Also don t m
143. ken Arrow Owasso Exit 234B Garnett Rd ESE S h Exit 235 East 11th St Exit 236A 129th Ave East Admiral Place i ASU ae 21st St hind 1 Hae ij 7 Exit 236B Jct l 244 W Downtown Tulsa Exit 238 16ist East Ave Exit 240A OK 167 N 193rd East Ave Tulsa Port of Catoo Exit 240B US 412 E Choteau Siloam Springs Exit 241 OK 66 E Catoosa Jct l 44 E Tnpk Bist St IN 36 08 BOO F 95 50 385 Find Highway Exits command left and Find Exit menu right 2 Select a highway name by pressing ENT which calls up the Finp By Name menu There are two highway search options A You can spell out the highway name in the top selection box Press T or J to change the first letter then press to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT ENT B Or jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT then press J or T to select a highway from the list and press ENT Find By Name Ba Interstate Find In List 435 Interstate 4 440 Interstate 45 Interstate 459 Interstate 465 Interstate 469 Interstate 470 Interstate 474 Interstate 475 Interstate 476 Interstate 480 Interstate 49 Interstate Find By Name menu 3 Once you have selected a highway name you can then choose an exit Press to switch to the exit list then use J or to highlight the exit and press ENT 169 Highway 44 I
144. ks exactly like your real sonar GPS unit It allows you to play back sonar logs run GPS routes and trails and even create real waypoints you can use in the field You can also take snapshots of the Sonar Chart and print them or e mail them to friends 52 Section 4 Sonar Options amp Other Features Material in this section is arranged in alphabetical order ASP Advanced Signal Processing The ASP feature is a noise rejection system built into the sonar unit that constantly evaluates the effects of boat speed water conditions and interference This automatic feature gives you the best possible display under most conditions The ASP feature is an effective tool in combating noise In sonar terms noise is any undesired signal It is caused by electrical and mechanical sources such as bilge pumps engine ignition systems and wiring air bubbles passing over the face of the transducer even vibration from the engine In all cases noise can produce unwanted marks on the display The ASP feature has four settings Off Low Medium and High If you have high noise levels try using the High ASP setting If however you are having trouble with noise we suggest you take steps to find the interference source and fix it rather than continually using the unit with a high ASP setting There are times when you may want to turn the ASP feature off This allows you to view all incoming echoes before they are processed by the ASP featur
145. ks will be displayed on the gauge If you set the minimum tick to 1 and the max tick to 10 there will be 10 tick marks between 0 and 10 10 and 20 and so on In the case of a speedometer that s one tick for one mile per hour If you change the minimum tick to 2 and leave the maximum tick at 10 you ll have one tick for every two miles per hour That s five ticks between 0 and 10 10 and 20 and so on Thresholds setup can be used as a visual aid to mark portions of the gauge It is divided into Upper and Lower Thresholds each containing major warning and minor caution threshold settings Two sets of numbers must be entered for each threshold Minor thresholds ranges are colored yellow Major threshold ranges are red 153 Gauge Preview Gauge Text Avg Primary Average Speed Secondary Average Speed Themes Tick Marks Thresholds Gauge Text Gauge Select 7 Restore Defaults 6 Primary Secondary Secondary Data The Gauge Text menu allows you to label your gauges Text setup allows you to individually label gauges There are two windows in Text Setup Gauge Text and Units Text Units Text is positioned at the bottom of the gauge Default restores the factory default settings If you run into trouble modifying any of the gauge settings Default is there to bail you out 51 o yt A Broken_ N 36 08 971 U 95 50 579 le 20 mi D 6533 R 645 12 A display with a transparent track gauge
146. left The screen on the right is displaying Track and speed gauge Pop up Help Help is available for virtually all of the menu labels on this unit By highlighting a menu item and leaving it highlighted for a few seconds a pop up message appears that describes the function of the menu item This feature is on by default To set up Popup Help Press MENU MENU to System Setup ENT J to Popup HELP With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on or uncheck it turn off After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display 154 Screen Minneapolis Lake w dieng N a Screen Lakditichigan one Sounds 2 o gt Sounds Change the contrast brightness Alarms gt A gata Alarms jor color scheme Route Planning 5 Chitago detroit S Route Planning Chitago Detroita My Trails h o o Cleveland My Trails ha o Cleveland Cancel Navigation I Indianapolis 8 Cancel Navigation I nalanan bien ERE Sonar Setup pfsas City os oui e E Sonar Setup pffsas City St touis g 4 GPS Setup mt if amy GPS Setup yf Lmisvite Units of Measure System Setup ha fn Sun Moon Calculations Set Local Time Sun Moon Calculations 21 Memphis 2 Charlotte Trip Calculator Communications Port Trip Calculator ere K sy s Timers Reset Options Timers gt i A Browse MMC Files Delete All My
147. less of obstructions Therefore the prudent navigator will not only take advantage of all available navigation tools when traveling to a waypoint but will also visually check to make sure a clear safe path to the waypoint is always available WARNING When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle the vehicle operator is solely responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner Vehicle operators must maintain full surveillance of all pertinent driving boating or flying conditions at all times An accident or collision resulting in damage to property personal injury or death could occur if the operator of a GPS equipped vehicle fails to pay full attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation while the vehicle is in motion vi Section 1 Read Me First How this manual can get you out on the road fast Welcome to the exciting world of digital sonar and GPS We know you re anxious to begin navigating and finding fish but we have a favor to ask Before you grab the unit and begin installing it please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your combination fish finder and GPS receiver First we want to thank you for buying an Eagle sonar GPS unit Whether you re a first time user or a professional fisherman you ll discover that your unit is easy to use yet capable of handling demanding navigation and sonar tasks When you team your unit with our custom mapping software MapCreate
148. lete a waypoint from the waypoint list press WPT ENT ENT ENT L to waypoint name ENT to DELETE Waypoint ENT to Yes ENT To delete a waypoint from the map 1 Use the arrow keys to select the waypoint with the cursor 2 Press WPT to DELETE Wayport ENT amp to Yes ENT To return to the previous page and clear the cursor press EXIT To delete all waypoints at one time 1 Press MENU MENU 4 to System Setup ENT J to DELETE ALL My Waypoints ENT lt to Yes ENT To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT Edit a Waypoint Waypoint Name To edit waypoint name 1 Press WPT ENT ENT ENT J to waypoint name ENT to EDT Waypoint ENT ENT 126 2 Press T or J to change the first character then press gt to the next character and repeat until the name is correct Press ENT then EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT to return to the previous page display Waypoint Symbol To edit waypoint symbol 1 Press WPT ENT ENT ENT to waypoint name ENT to Enit Waypoint ENT J to CHoose SymeoL ENT 2 Use T J to select desired symbol and press ENT To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT Waypoint Position To edit waypoint position 1 Press WPT ENT ENT ENT J to waypoint name ENT J to Enit Waypoint ENT 2 Latitude press to LatitubE ENT Press or J to change the first character then press to the next character and repeat until the latitude is correct Press EXIT 3
149. lot 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 Transom Transom Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes Side view shown left and seen from above right 5 Attaching transducer to transom A One piece bracket Remove the transducer from the bracket and re assemble it with the cable passing through the bracket over the bolt as shown in the following figures For single frequency Skimmer route cable over bolt and through bracket Side view shown left and seen from above right 19 Both bracket types Attach the transducer to the transom Slide the transducer up or down until it s aligned properly with the bottom of the hull as shown in the preceding and following figures Tighten the bracket s mounting screws sealing them with the 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 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 possibl
150. ly colored line reddish yellow to bright yellow 57 If you have two signals of equal size one with a red to yellow color and the other without then the target with brighter color yellow is the stronger signal This helps distinguish weeds from trees on the bottom or fish from structure ColorLine is adjustable Experiment with your unit to find the ColorLine setting that s best for you Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range Auto Depth Range F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Log Sonar Cl Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg aime B60 Gs Mee pout Sonar Page menu with ColorLine command selected left The ColorLine control bar right To adjust the ColorLine level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to CoLor ine ENT 2 The ColorLine Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease ColorLine or T to increase Colorline 3 When it s set at the desired level press EXIT 58 Fig 1A Fig 1B Sonar Chart Default sig Sonar Chart Default sig gt Sonar Chart Default sig gt ame I6 bottom f200khiz The A figures to the left show locations with ColorLine set at the default level of 70 percent The B figures on the right show the same locations with ColorLine increased to 84 percent In Figure 1B no fish are near
151. move the cursor over a Tidal Current Station icon When s elected a pop up name box appears 2 Press WPT to display the Tidal Current Information screen Tidal Current Station icon in animated mode Cursor lines EISH HAVEN sel ea TER Pop up ip MILittle Creek O name box ee ee e a N Mi N Of E Bae ak 13 42 mi amen iro hs io47 mag MARINA RAMP irrf reek TANI oc R co y EHURST ie e JS Wing ee LR i 278mi O H 36 56 049 U 76 10 oF Navionics chart showing Tidal Current Station icon selected by cursor The current is flowing to the west at 0 1 mph Little Creek 0 2 H Mi H Of E Little Creek 0 2 H Mi H Of E October 0 7 mph 0 7 mph SWL SWL 0 7 mph 0 7 mph MN 369 NN 369 MN MN 369 NN 369 MN Slack Before Slack Before 5 05 AM 6 02 PM 5 05 AM 6 02 PM 11 42 AM 11 45 PM 11 42 AM 11 45 PM Daily Max Floods amp Ebbs __ Daily Max Flooc Ahs 2 00 AM 0 6 mph 103 Ebb 2 00 AM 0 6 m 8 103 Ebb 7 31 AM 0 7 mph 289 Fid 7 31 AM 0 7 mi 89 Fid 2 45 PM 0 6 mph 103 Ebb 2 45 PM 0 6 m 103 Ebb 8 04 PM 0 5 mph 289 Fid 8 04 PM 0 5 m 89 Fld Month Year Year Month y 9 v 2002 hd October v 2002 Current Information screen The Tidal Current Information screen displays daily tidal current data for the statio above is an n at the present t
152. mp Sonar Chart Display Options The Pages Menu offers four chart options To access them press PAGES lt or gt to Sonar J to Option Name EXIT Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg Pages Menu showing sonar chart display options Full Sonar Chart This is the default mode used when the unit is turned on for the first time or when it s reset to factory defaults The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left Depth scales on the right side of the screen aid in determining the depth of targets The line at the top of the screen represents the surface The bottom depth and surface temperature if equipped with a temperature sensor or a transducer with a temp sensor built in show at the top left corner of the screen The FasTrack display shows just to the right of the scale This changes all echoes into short horizontal bars replicating a flasher sonar The zoom bar on the far right shows the area magnified when the zoom is in use See the Zoom section on page 83 for more information 76 Sonar Chart Sonar Chart blg Full Sonar Chart The Overlay Data depth and water temperature are set to different text sizes Split Zoom Sonar Chart A split chart shows the underwater world from the surface to the bottom on the right side of the screen The left side shows an enlarged version of the right side The zoom range shows at the bottom left corner of the screen Sonar Chart Dem
153. n ends navigation Used to stop navigating after you have reached your destination Sonar Setup sets various sonar options GPS Setup sets various GPS receiver options 41 System Setup sets general configuration options Sun Moon Calculations finds the rising and setting time of the sun and the moon Trip Calculator shows trip status and statistics Timers controls the up timer down timer and alarm clock settings Browse MMC Files this allows you to view the installed MMC card and the files it contains Pages The unit has four Page displays for the four major operating modes They are the Satellite Status Page the Navigation Page the Map Page and Sonar Page They are accessed by pressing the PAGES key then using gt or lt to select a Page Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT Split Frequency Sonar Chart Digital Data Pages Menu showing sonar display options Satellite Status Page The Satellite Status Page provides detailed information on the status of the unit s satellite lock on and position acquisition To get to the Satellite Status Page press the PAGES key then use gt or lt to select Status Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT This page represents a GPS function so it is discussed in much greater detail in Sec 6 No matter what page you are on a flashing current position indicator question mark symbol and flashing GPS data indicate that satellite lock has been lost and no positio
154. n 1927 Mean for CONUS Continental United States North American 1927 Mean for CONUS East of Mississippi River including Louisiana Missouri Minnesota North American 1927 Mean for CONUS West of Mississippi River North American 1927 Alaska North American 1927 Bahamas Except San Salvador Island North American 1927 Bahamas San Salvador Island North American 1927 Canada Alberta British Columbia North American 1927 Canada Manitoba Ontario North American 1927 Canada New Brunswick Newfoundland Nova Scotia Quebec North American 1927 Canada Northwest Territories Saskatchewan North American 1927 Canada Yukon North American 1927 Canal Zone North American 1927 Cuba North American 1927 Greenland Hayes Peninsula North American 1927 Mexico North American 1983 Alaska Canada CONUS North American 1983 Central America Mexico Observaorio Metereo 1939 Azores Corvo amp Flores Islands Old Egyptian 1907 Egypt Old Hawaiian Mean for Hawaii Kauai Maui Oahu Old Hawaiian Hawaii Old Hawaiian Kauai Old Hawaiian Maui Old Hawaiian Oahu Oman Oman Ordinance Survey Great Britain 1936 Mean for England Isle of Man Scotland Shetland Islands Wales Ordinance Survey 181 Great Britain 1936 England Ordinance Survey Great Britain 1936 England Isle of Man Wales Ordinance Survey Great Britain 1936 Scotland Shetland Islands Ordi
155. n compass degrees that will point you toward the start of the trail route 2 Set SPEED to zero Select STEER WITH ARROWS command and press ENT which turns on the simulator and returns you to the Map Page 3 Begin navigating along the trail route If you are close enough to the first waypoint the arrival alarm will usually go off as soon as 136 navigation begins Press EXIT to clear the alarm When navigation starts press to increase speed to the desired setting 4 Press EXIT to turn off the steering and speed boxes The unit will now automatically steer along the trail or route When you arrive at your destination cancel navigation Tip You can pick any spot on the map to begin your simulation by using the Initialize GPS command Hide GPS Features If there is no GPS antenna receiver module attached to this unit the GPS menus and features can be hidden from view with this command The default setting is off allowing you to rotate between the Sonar Page and the GPS pages To hide GPS features Press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT to HipbE GPS Features ENT The GPS menus and pages are now hidden To restore GPS FEATURES press MENU MENU J to SHow GPS Features ENT The GPS menus and pages are available once again Initialize GPS This command makes the unit operate as if it is sitting someplace other than its actual location So you and your unit could be located in Kansas City but practice navi
156. n is confirmed WARNING Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers have stopped flashing 42 Satellites 221 221 5 en de e d January 27 2005 Tato Latitude N 36 08 971 Longitude WH 95 50 579 1 20 10 29 19 9 28 18 8 7 7 Satellite Status Page Navigation Page This screen has a compass rose that not only shows your direction of travel but also the direction to a recalled waypoint To get to the Navigation Page Press PAGES or lt to NAVIGATION EXIT This page represents a GPS function so it is discussed in much greater detail in Sec 6 Steering Simulating x NI Steering Simulating Position Degrees Minutes Latitude N 36 11 456 iN 9550723 Going To Cursor me ss 0 Going To Cursor Navigation Page left navigation with sonar right Map Page The Map Page screens show your course and track from a bird s eye view on a moving map By default this unit shows the map with north always at the top of the screen The arrow in the center of the screen is your present position It points in the direction you re traveling 43 Sonar Chart Default sig Buzzart A ite Bit North Fork White River Ozathisle OX ct 36 27503 W 92 38 602 hy N Map Page showing position on Bull Shoals Lake Arkansas The full map option left Map with sonar option right
157. n listed at the top of the list and the location farthest from you positioned at the bottom of the list The nearest is highlighted 102 Category Subcategory a Sub Category My Waypoints Asian Entire Category Fy Ai t Bi tR PAGA 3 Barbone some __Name Distance Bearing Countries Coffee Shops hil Taco Bueno 0 23 231 Landmarks Delis kai Taco Bueno 0 23 231 POl Attractions Fast Food Chains ha sone oven is 258 POl Emergency Gov t Ice Cream 9 Sonic WV 49 238 POl Entertainment Italian Pf Captain D s Seafood Restaurant 0 99 202 B POI Fishing Mexican hal Captain D s Seafood Restaurant 0 99 202 POl Hunting Miscellaneous LY McDonald s 0 99 a POl Lodging Pizza ia Monenh S i ooe or POl Marine Sandwiches EL ONG oN SIVE S 3 POl Restaurants Seafood ff Long John Silver s 1 11 201 POl Services Steak Houses M uroer che too hoe POl Shopping pat i j POl Sports kai KFC 1 25 199 eos Y KFC 1 25 199 E Category Selection menu left and list of the nearest restaurants right 4 Select the fast food chain nearest your location Press ENT 5 The POI information screen appears This is how you can use the unit as a business phone directory If you wanted to navigate there you could press ENT since the Go To Waypoint command is highlighted But we just want to see it on the map so press J to FIND ON Map ENT Taco Bueno Go To Waypoint Taco Bueno Go To Waypoint
158. nance Survey Great Britain 1936 Wales Pico de las Nieves Canary Islands Pitcairn Astro 1967 Pitcairn Island Point 58 Sweden Santo DOS 1965 Espirito Santo Island Sao Braz Azores Sao Miguel Santa Maria Islands Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Nambia Selvagem Grande Salvage Islands SGS 85 Soviet Geodetic System 1985 South American 1969 Mean for Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Trinidad amp Tobago and Venezuela South American 1969 Argentina South American 1969 Bolivia South American 1969 Brazil South American 1969 Chile South American 1969 Colombia South American 1969 Ecuador South American 1969 Ecuador Baltra Galapagos South American 1969 Guyana South American 1969 Paraguay South American 1969 Peru South American 1969 Trinidad amp Tobago South American 1969 Venezuela South Asia Singapore Tananarive Observatory 1925 Madagascar Timbalai 1948 Brunei East Malaysia Sabah Sarawak Tokyo Mean for Japan Korea Okinawa Tokyo Japan 182 Tokyo Korea Tokyo Okinawa Tristan Astro 1968 Tristan da Cunha Viti Levu 1916 Fiji Viti Levu Island Wake Eniwetok 1960 Marshall Islands Wake Island Astro 1952 Wake Atoll WGS 1972 Global Definition Yacare Uruguay Zanderij Suriname FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U S Federal Communication
159. nction You can find out what software version is running in your Unit by using the Software Information command Screen Screen E Sounds ea Sounds k ie Alarms ey a aS Alarms s e A Route Planning a AN i Route Planning 4 AN My Trails AR o e My Trails 4S Quee Cancel Navigation Se 9 Ba f e Cancel Navigation m2 ie Sonar Setup Chieabo ege _ Boston GPS Setup gt aia ie Newpy rki FishStrike 2000 System Setup Units of Measure Bsbogt oa 0 g Sun Moon Calculations Set Local Time Build PC Win32 Trip Calculator Communications Port rises arntct Bete TaiURyS ea Bee Timers Reset Options ints of Interest Data by info Copyrigh Browse MMC Files Delete All My Waypoints Zenrin Copyright Copyright 1999 2003 Zenrin Co Ltd Y 2 X Popup Help X e X X Popup Help N Hide GPS Features B uo Hide GPS Features Mexico city Set Language Mexico city Set Language Ciudad dem Transfer My Data Ciudad deme Transfer My Data Check Free Storage Check Free Storage IN 36 11 461 W 95 50579 EESAC N 36 12 452 W 9550 579 MES uon Software Information command left Software Information right 1 Press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT J to Software INFO ENT 2 Read the information displayed on the screen 3 To return to the last page displayed press EXIT EXIT EXIT Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles
160. nd bottom signal Unit is in 30 feet of water with range set at 80 feet and sensitivity set at 87 percent 2 Next take the transducer out of the water and place it in the water in the sump of the boat face down The transducer face is shown in the figure on the following page Notice how the signal strength decreases The second bottom signal will probably disappear and the bottom signal intensity will likely decrease 24 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 4 Most people can get good results by following steps 1 through 3 so this step is optional If you want to make an extra effort to be absolutely sure that your selected location will work under all conditions make a test run with the boat on plane and observe the bottom signal You ll need to figure some way to prop the transducer into position while you make your te
161. nd changes alarm thresholds Route Planning used to plan view or navigate a route My Trails shows hides creates and deletes plot trails Also used to navigate or backtrack a trail Cancel Navigation turns off the various navigation commands Used to stop navigating after you have reached your destination Sonar Setup sets various sonar options GPS Setup sets various GPS receiver options System Setup sets general configuration options Sun Moon Calculations finds the rising and setting time of the sun and the moon 91 Trip Calculator shows trip status and statistics Timers controls the up timer down timer and alarm clock settings Browse MMC Files this allows you to view the installed MMC card and the files it contains Pages The unit has four Page displays for the four major operating modes They are the Satellite Status Page the Navigation Page Map Page and the Sonar Page They are accessed by pressing the PAGES key then using gt or amp to select a Page Clear the menu by pressing EXIT Digital Data Two Position Formats Oe iatook Map With Sonar x a Claremore Esr na A IN 36 25 290 W 95 40 473 80 mi Pages Menu showing some Map display options Sonar Page The Sonar Page displays the sonar chart a view of the water column from the surface to the bottom The chart scrolls across the screen from right to left displaying signal echoes that repre
162. nd the screen shows the Select Icon Symbol menu 2 Press amp or or gt or J to select your icon symbol then press ENT The icon appears on the map Delete an Icon You can delete all the icons at one time delete all icons represented by a particular symbol or delete a selected icon from the map 1 Press MENU J to DELETE My Icons ENT 2 Press J to DELETE ALL Icons DELETE BY SYMBOL or DELETE FROM Map and press ENT 118 Go To Cursor Find Distance Find Streets Find Address Highway Exits Map Orientation T Auto Zoom Overlay Data Resize Window Map Data Map Categories Drawn Delete My Icons Go To Cursor Map Simulating Find Distance 7 Find Streets Find Address Highway Exits Map Onn at T Auto Zoom a Overlay Data Resize Windo Map Data i Delete By Symbol Map Categori Delete From Map gt 14000mi Delete icons menu The Delete All Icons command will ask if you are sure Press lt to Yes ENT All icons will be deleted from the map The Delete by Symbol command will launch the Select Symbol menu Press lt or T or gt or J to select the icon symbol to delete then press ENT A message appears saying all icons with the selected symbol have been deleted The Delete from Map command will prompt you to move the cursor over an icon to select it After selecting the
163. ne the image appears on the screen as a long line instead of a fish arch Reducing the chart speed may result in a shorter line that more closely resembles a regular fish return Sensitivity Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg X Auto Sensitivity gn Colorline j Depth Range X Auto Depth Range r Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Sonar Page menu with Chart Speed command selected left The Chart Speed Control Bar right If you experiment with chart speed remember to reset it to maximum when you resume trolling or moving across the water at higher speed To change chart speed 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to CharT SPEED ENT 2 The Chart Speed Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease chart speed or to increase chart speed 3 When it s set at the desired level press EXIT ColorLine ColorLine lets you distinguish between strong and weak echoes It paints a brighter color on targets that return a stronger signal This allows you to tell the difference between a hard and soft bottom For example a soft muddy or weedy bottom returns a weaker signal which is shown with a narrow colored line dark blue tinged with red or a little yellow Since fish are among the weakest echoes they show up mostly as blue arches A hard bottom or other relatively hard target returns a strong signal displayed as a wide bright
164. ng in common with a personal computer Just as computers have a floppy disk drive for storing and exchanging 6 files this unit has a slot for an MMC MultiMedia Card or SDC Secure Digital card flash memory card These solid state memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp but can hold data ranging from 8 MB to 1 GB in size Compare that to a floppy disk s 1 44 MB capacity The unit uses all that MMC space for two key GPS purposes The MMC is also used to record sonar logs See page 5 First you can backup your onboard GPS Data Files by copying them to the MMC Since the MMC is removable like a floppy disk or a cassette tape you can store these GPS Data Files on a personal computer equipped with an MMC card reader Or store them on a pocketful of MMCs if you don t have a computer Our MapCreate mapping software can save edit or create its own GPS Data Files which can be copied to the MMC and then loaded from the MMC into the unit s memory NOTE No matter where they come from GPS Data Files must be loaded from the MMC into memory before the unit can use them The other key GPS use for MMCs is storage of special high detail custom maps which you can produce on your computer with our MapCreate software These MapCreate custom maps contain much greater detail than the basic background map These Custom Map Files file format lcm can also be shared between other Eagle GPS or sonar GPS units and personal computers For
165. ngs ree ae N sao ty United lt lt IF Pa i Pe Legi States chicago 22 Boston ii T Denver N Indianapotis Newven San Francisco zA T 8 gp o jemphis o LosyAngeles t Pago Paas t A dHoustonn 95S dacksinvlle N 36 08 971 W 95 50 579 gt 4000 mi The Two Maps page with one window stacked on top of the other 3 To change the window size again or revert back to the original display just follow the steps above You also can use the Reset Options command if you want to revert to the factory default ly Canada 9 pe 3 Winniped Go To Cursor Find Distance Find Streets Find Address Highway Exits Map Orientation r Auto Zoom Overlay Data Map Data Map Categories Drawn Delete My Icons go Bartlesvhte i aHoustona oF Tacks oo b e Gulf of Mexico Mexico Zs Mexico Cit Ciudad de Mexico o 1500mi 4000mi 7 aamin Map Menu with Resize Window command selected left Pressing gt moves the centerline and enlarges the left window right The following page contains a 12 step quick reference for the most basic GPS operations If you don t want to carry the manual with you as you practice with the unit you might consider photocopying this quick reference page and tucking it into your pocket 99 GPS
166. noted then turned 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 loca
167. ns on page 5 2 Capabilities and Specifications FishStrike 2000C amp SeaChamp 2000C DF General Display cee 6 4 VGA color LCD Resolution 005 640 pixel x 480 pixel resolution Backlighting Fluorescent cold cathode backlit screen with multiple lighting levels backlit keypad Input power 10 to 15 volts DC Current drain Sonar only 500 ma lights off 600 ma lights on With GPS and lights on 700 ma Case size 7 3 H x 9 6 W x 3 7 D 18 5 x 24 4 x 9 4 cm sealed and waterproof suitable for saltwater use MMC slots cceeee Two in waterproof compartment SD card compatible Back up memory Built in memory stores sonar records and GPS data for decades User settings are stored when unit is turned off Languages 065 10 menu languages selectable by user Sonar Frequency 066 Depending on transducer either 50 200 kHz dual frequency SeaChamp 2000C DF only or 200 kHz single frequency Transducers 00000 Skimmer transducer with built in temperature sensor available Use either a dual frequency transducer with 35 12 cone angles SeaChamp 2000C DF only or a single frequency transducer with a 20 cone angle Both transducers operate at speeds up to 70 mph 61 kts Transmitter Dual frequency 8 000 watts peak to peak 1 kW RMS SeaChamp 2000C DF
168. nsitivity command selected left The Sensitivity Control Bar right To adjust sensitivity in manual mode 1 First turn off Auto Sensitivity from the Sonar Page press MENU J to AuTo SENsITIVITY ENT 2 Press to Sensitivity ENT and the Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press J or to pick a different sensitivity setting When it s set at the desired level press EXIT NOTE To return to the original factory setting for Auto Sensitivity see the entry in this section on Reset Options If sensitivity is in manual mode the Reset Options command will switch back to Auto and reset the factory setting Tip For quicker sensitivity adjustments try leaving the Sensitivity Control Bar on the screen as the chart scrolls You can see the changes on the screen as you press the up and down arrows This is handy when there s a lot of clutter in the water and you are matching the sensitivity to rapidly changing water conditions Sonar Chart Mode The default color scheme for the sonar chart is White Background but we offer other variations to suit your viewing preferences The chart can be displayed in Grayscale Reverse Grayscale Blue Background Nightview Iceview or Bottom Color Tracking To change the chart mode 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar Features ENT 2 Press 4 to SONAR CHART Mone ENT 3 Press J or T to Mode Name ENT 4 Press EXIT EXIT to return to the Sonar Page 75 Sonar Page a
169. nstall the GPS antenna and route the antenna cable to the sonar GPS unit 7 Install the power cable and route it to the sonar GPS unit 8 Connect the cables to the unit and mount the unit on 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 stainless steel mounting bracket The larger dual frequency Skimmers typically use a two piece plastic mounting bracket The trolling motor mount uses a one piece plastic bracket with an adjustable strap These are all kick up mounting brackets They help prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving If the transducer does kick up the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools 11 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 the epoxy is applied and it is set into position the transducer cannot be removed Remember transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation Recommended Tools and supplies If you prefer the option of routing the cable thr
170. nstructions 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 incurring 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 Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that the defect occurred within one 1 year from the date of your original purchase and we must receive your warranty claim no later than 30 days after such 1 year period expires Your claim must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip 186 EAGLE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY We our or us refers to EAGLE ELECTRONICS INC the manufacturer of this product You or your refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal family or household use We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship and against failure to conform to this product s written specification
171. nterstate Exit 231 Jet US 64 OK 51 Tulsa Muskogee Sand Springs Exit 232 Memorial Dr East 31st St Exit 233 East 21st St Exit 234A US 169 Broken Arrow Owasso Exit 234B Garnett Rd Exit 235 East 11th St Exit 236A 129th Ave East Admiral Place Exit 236B Jct l 244 W Downtown Tulsa Exit 238 161st East Ave Exit 240A OK 167 N 193rd East Ave Tulsa Port of Catoo Exit 240B US 412 E Choteau Siloam Springs 7 Exit 241 OK 66 E Catoosa Jct l 44 E Tnpk Mile 241 Parking Area Find Exit menu with an exit selected from the list 4 In the Exit Information screen you have two choices A Press ENT to navigate or Go To Exit B Or press gt ENT to Finn oN Map Find On Map Go To Exit Find On Map Services Services Country Tire Inc Country Tire Inc Jiffy Lube Jiffy Lube Go To Exit option left Find On Map option right Tip You can also look up some additional information on the services located near this exit Press J to Services then J or T to select Service Name ENT 170 ra Bat 2340 Garnett Pee SS Mile 234 esasa inn o N Executive Inn North of l 44 Exit 234B Amenities Truck Parking RV Parking Open 24 Hours Go To Exit Find On Map Executive Inn Country Tire Inc Jiffy Lube Exit Information left with location and amenities information right Find Map Places or Points of Interest POI 1 Press WPT press J or to select
172. o Map Data ENT Press and gt to PRESENTATION Mone ENT Use T J to choose the desired depth and press ENT PRESENTATION MODE gives you some control over the map layout by allowing you to choose between US and International Modes Safety Contour From the Map Page press MENU J to Map Data ENT Press J and gt to SAFETY CONTOUR ENT Use T J to choose the desired depth and press ENT The SAFETY CONTOUR command allows you to modify depth contours on a navionics map for water less than 10 meters deep Based on your preferences the depth contours will be colored or shaded to make it easier to identify shallow areas Keep in mind the size of your ship s keel when determining which option is right for your vessel Map Overlays Range Rings Lat Long Grid The map screen can be customized with four range rings and or grids that divide the plotter into equal segments of latitude and longitude Range rings are handy for visually estimating distances on the map The ring diameters are based on the current zoom range For example at the 100 mile zoom the screen will show two rings with your current position in the center The large ring touching the left and right sides of the screen is 100 miles in diameter same as the zoom range The second smaller ring is 50 miles in diameter always 1 2 the zoom range The distance from your current position to the smaller ring the ring s radius is 25 miles always 1 4 the zoom range With the arrow
173. o Sonar Chart blg 819 Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg Mi r N ti ame ioo Ae Ws m Split Zoom Sonar Chart Image left shows the left window zoomed 2X The image on the right shows the left window zoomed 4X Split Frequency Sonar Chart Dual Frequency Transducers only This page option shows sonar data from the 50 kHz transducer element on the left side of the screen and data from the 200 kHz transducer on the right side All other functions and features are the same as the Full Chart page 77 Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg Split Frequency Sonar Chart page with 50 kHz view on the left and 200 kHz view on the right You can adjust the sensitivity in each window To adjust sensitivity in auto mode 1 Press MENU ENT 2 The unit asks which window 50 kHz or 200 kHz you want to adjust Press lt or gt to select the one you want then press ENT 3 The Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press J to decrease sensitivity press to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum limit a tone sounds Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg Adjust sensitivity for which frequency k 50 kHz 50kHz 3 60 200kHz K The Split Frequency Sonar Chart page allows you to adjust sensitivity separately for each window Digital Data Display This mode displays five digital data boxes on the left side of the
174. o return to the last page displayed press EXIT EXIT A list of the datums used by this unit is in the back of this manual SQ LL WGS 84 Default K3 North American 1927 Mean for Continental US North American 1983 Alaska Canada Continental US Adindan Mean for Ethiopia Sudan Adindan Burkina Faso Adindan Cameroon Screen Sounds Alarms Route Planning My Trails Cancel Navigation Initialize ops Adindan Ethiopia p Coordinate System Adindan Mali Sun Moon Calculations Datum Selection Adindan Senegal Adindan Sudan Afgooye Somalia Ain el Abd 1970 Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970 Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 1965 Cocos Islands Antigua Island Astro 1943 Antigua Leeward Islands Arc 1950 Mean for Botswana Lesotho Malawi Swaziland aoii 7 Trip Calculator GPS Auto Search Timers Track Smoothing Browse MMC Files r Require WAAS lahoma City tr Show WAAS Alarm GPS Simulators er N 36 5 529 W 957 50 593 i a mi le GPS Setup Menu left Map Datum Menu right 140 Map Detail Category Selection This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on the screen This includes waypoints trails icons cities highways etc You can select any of these items customizing the map to your needs To get to Map Categories 1 From the Map Page press MENU J to Map Catego
175. o save data accept values or execute menu commands It is also used to create event marker icons 6 EXIT The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen clear data and close menus 7 WPT Waypoint The Waypoint key is not only used to save recall and search for waypoints but also provides access to the waypoint list It launches the Point of Interest POI search menus and is involved in some navigation functions 8 ZOUT Zoom Out This key lets you zoom out the sonar display On the Sonar Page it returns you to a full sonar chart display showing the entire water column from surface to bottom On the Map Page the ZOUT key allows you to see a larger geographic area Less detail is seen as you zoom out 9 ZIN Zoom In This key lets you zoom in on the sonar display On the Sonar Page it enlarges fish signals and bottom detail On the Map Page zooming in lets you see greater detail in a smaller geographic area Power lights on and off To turn on the unit press PWR As the unit powers up the Map Page is displayed first To switch to the Sonar Page press PAGES gt EXIT To turn on the backlight press PWR again The unit has three backlight levels Repeatedly pressing PWR will cycle through the backlight settings Turn off the unit by depressing the PWR key for 3 seconds 40 Main Menu The unit has a Main Menu which contains some function and setup commands The instructions in this s
176. oat is not moving fish signals are long drawn out lines on a normal chart display FasTrack converts the graph to a vertical bar graph that with practice is useful when fishing at a stationary location Sonar Chart Default sig Fish arches Surface clutter 4 FasTrack fish arches Structure show as horizontal bars Colorline FasTrack i EEN bar graph Bottom signal Sonar Page showing FasTrack 6l Fish I D Fish Symbols amp Depths The Fish I D feature identifies targets as fish when they meet certain conditions The microcomputer analyzes all echoes and eliminates surface clutter thermoclines and other undesirable signals In most instances remaining targets are fish The Fish I D feature displays fish symbols on the screen in place of the actual fish echoes There are several fish symbol sizes These are used to designate the relative size between targets In other words Fish I D displays a small fish symbol when it recognizes a target as a small fish a medium fish symbol for a larger target and so on The sonar s microcomputer is sophisticated but can be fooled It can t distinguish between fish and other suspended objects such as trotlines turtles submerged floats air bubbles etc Individual tree limbs extending outward from a group of limbs are the hardest objects for the Fish I D feature to distinguish from fish You may see fish symbols on the screen when actually there are no fish The rever
177. on 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 incurring 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 12000 E SKELLY DRIVE TULSA OK 74128 800 324 1356 187 How to Obtain Service in the USA We back your investment in quality products with quick expert service and genuine Eagle parts If you re in the United States and you
178. onal point of interest or event They can be placed on the map screen saved and recalled later for navigational purposes These are sometimes referred to as event marker icons The unit has 42 different symbols to choose from when creating an icon 117 Icons are similar to waypoints but they do not store as much information You can t use a menu to navigate to icons like you can with waypoints but you can use the map cursor to navigate to any icon on the map You can create an icon at the cursor position on the map or at your current position while you are navigating Create Icon on Map 1 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the place you want to mark with an icon 2 Press ENT and the screen shows a Select Icon Symbol menu 3 Use lt or or gt or 4 to select your icon symbol then press ENT The icon appears on the map 1 l Select Symbol 1 1 efje oe x x x i Rock Creekin E ig B me Ganey preel eae aoje a f 1 aya JA 1k k la jg L i is i lt Boat Ramp r 1 1 i i N 33 55 469 W 96 42 038 i IN 33 S5 372 W 96 41 955 Select Icon Symbol menu left Boat Ramp icon on map right Cursor has been moved for clarity Create Icon at Current Position 1 While you are traveling press ENT a
179. ough the transom you will need a 5 8 drill bit If you intend to install an additional speed or temp sensor and route its cable through the same hole in the transom you will need a 1 25 4 mm drill bit to accommodate all the cables A transom mount requires use of a high quality marine grade above or below waterline sealing 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 0 186 drill bit flat head screwdriver Supplies high quality marine grade above or below waterline sealant adhesive compound Dual frequency transom installations Tools two adjustable wrenches drill 20 0 161 drill bit flat head screwdriver Supplies four 1 long 12 stainless steel slotted wood screws high quality marine grade above or _ below waterline sealant adhesive compound Single frequency trolling motor installations Tools two adjustable wrenches flat head screwdriver Supplies plastic cable ties Shoot through hull installations Tools these will vary depending on your hull s composition Consult your boat dealer or manufacturer Other tools are a wooden craft stick or similar tool for stirring and applying epoxy and a paper plate or piece of cardboard to mix the epoxy on Supplies rubbing alcohol 100 grit sandpaper specially formulated epoxy adhes
180. ount it 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 13 CAUTION Clamp the transducer 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 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 frequently lose bottom signal lock while running at high speed the transducer 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
181. over the position A rubber band line appears connecting your current position to the cursor s location The distance along that line will appear in a pop up box The box also shows the bearing to the location 3 Press EXIT to return to regular operation San Antonio Houston d Oklahomaj City Amarillo Memphis Dallas Tx SF Dam Site West Public Use Area 292 2 mi 58 Lubbock 1 242 mag I Sago are keen ees a e aa aa ia mal aii New Orl ans varni IN 32 46 290 W 96 e 353 The distance from Dallas to Little Rock is 292 2 miles left The distance from the boat s current position to the boat ramp is 0 58 miles right 4 1000 mi IN 36 25 626 W 95 40 564 Find Distance from Point to Point You can also measure distance between two other points on the map 1 While on the Map Page press MENU J to FIND Distance ENT 2 Center your cursor over the first position A rubber band line appears connecting your current position to the cursor s location Press ENT to set the first point and the rubber band line disappears 3 Move the cursor to the second position The rubber band line reappears connecting the first point to the cursor The distance along that line will appear in a pop up box 4 Press EXIT to clear the command and return to the page screen Icons Icons are graphic symbols used to mark a location pers
182. ower boundary for the Zone Alarm use lt or to select Lower then press or J to move the bottom of the bar to the desired depth 5 Press EXIT to ZONE ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT Now any echo fish structure or the bottom within the zone alarm s depth range will trigger the zone alarm Fish Alarm Use the fish alarm for a distinctive audible alarm when fish or other suspended objects are detected by the Fish I D feature Fish I D must be turned on for the Fish Alarm to work A different tone sounds for each fish symbol size shown on the display 55 Screen Sounds Route Planni Shallow Alarm My Trails Depth Cancel Navi Enabled ho t Sonar Setup GPS Setup Deep Alarm ti S System Sett Depth i Sun Moon C F Enabled 100 ft lt Trip Calculat Timers C Enabled Adjust Zone Fish Alarm J en 5 t ORAN 2 Sonar Alarms menu with Fish Alarm selected The checkbox is blank indicating the alarm is turned off To turn the fish alarm on 1 Press MENU MENU to ALARMs ENT to Sonar ALARMS ENT 2 Press J to FisH ALARM ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT Calibrate Speed The speed sensor can be calibrated to compensate for inaccuracies Before you change the setting calculate the percentage the speed is off For example if you figure the sensor is reading 10 percent faster than actual speed you will enter 10 in the calibration windo
183. oxes around the areas of high detail or fill water areas with white You can also turn on or off Map Overlays which display latitude and longitude grid lines and range rings Navionics Maps also may be accessed on the Map Data menu For instructions see the Navionics Charts entry in this section To get to Map Data From the Map Page press MENU J to Map Data ENT e Alameda St Finc EEE enc Navionics Options y Higt Navionics Map Choice T M gt ar Eagle x A ai v Go To Cursor Find Distance Find Streets Find Address Highway Exits Map Orientation R Auto Zoom F Aut X Popup Map Information Ove X Draw Map Boundaries Presentation Mode ac C Fill Water With White international Mode 7 Overlay Data eR emadi cieti Safety Contour Map Data Cus Length 5 Meters Ej Map Categories Drawn off T Map Overlays Bei Delete My Icons a X Show Distance T Lat Lon Grid Lines is Veg ar amp Show Time F Range Rings Hi gan cree Lane Rd 358 cao g OEN H 35 11 979 U 97 21 851 hemaal i gt 100 mi Map Menu left Map Data Menu right Earth Map Detail From the Map Page press MENU J to Map DaTta ENT Press ENT to check to select the level of map detail you prefer Use T J to choose off low medium or high then press EXIT to the page display Pop up Map Info From the Map Page press MENU to Map
184. r Iraq Israel Jordan Lebanon Kuwait Saudi Arabia Syria European 1950 Cyprus European 1950 Egypt European 1950 England Channel Islands Ireland Scotland Shetland Islands European 1950 Finland Norway European 1950 Greece European 1950 Iran European 1950 Italy Sardinia European 1950 Sicily European 1950 Malta Ireland 1965 lreland ISTS 061 Astro 1968 South Georgia Islands ISTS 073 Astro 1969 Diego Garcia Johnston Island 1961 Johnston Island Kandawala Sri Lanka Kerguelen Island 1949 Kerguelen Island Kertau 1948 West Malaysia amp Singapore Kusaie Astro 1951 Caroline Islands L C 5 Astro 1961 Cayman Brac Island Leigon Ghana Liberia 1964 Liberia Luzon Philippines Excluding Mindanao Luzon Philippines Mindanao Mahe 1971 180 Mahe Island Massawa Ethiopia Eritrea Merchich Morocco Midway Astro 1961 Midway Islands Minna Cameroon Minna Nigeria Montserrat Island Astro 1958 Montserrat Leeward Islands M Poraloko Gabon Nahrwan Oman Masirah Island Nahrwan Saudi Arabia Nahrwan United Arab Emirates Naparima BWI Trinidad amp Tobago North American 1927 Mean for Antigua Barbados Barbuda Caicos Islands Cuba Dominican Republic Grand Cayman Jamaica Turks Islands North American 1927 Mean for Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua North American 1927 Mean for Canada North America
185. r fish finder this segment will tell you the underwater basics Sonar is an abbreviation for SOund NAvigation and Ranging a technology developed during World War II for tracking enemy submarines A sonar consists of a transmitter transducer receiver and display Here s an explanation of how it finds the bottom and the fish The transmitter emits an electrical impulse which the transducer converts into a sound wave and sends into the water The sound frequency can t be heard by humans or fish The sound wave strikes an object fish structure bottom and bounces back to the transducer which converts the sound back into an electrical signal The receiver amplifies this return signal or echo and sends it to the display where an image of the object appears on the scrolling sonar chart The sonar s microprocessor calculates the time lapse between the transmitted signal and echo return to determine the distance to the object The whole process repeats itself several times each second Your sonar unit can record a log of the sonar signals that scroll across the screen and save them to the MMC memory card These recordings are also called sonar charts or sonar graphs You can replay this sonar log in the unit using the Sonar Simulator function or play it back on a personal computer using our free Sonar Viewer The viewer is available for download from the Eagle web site www eaglesonar com You can save several different sonar log file
186. r following a trail visual trailing navigating a trail forward and backtracking a trail backward Visual trailing is the simplest method It uses only the Map Page and requires no menu commands The technique works the same if you are running a trail forward from start to end or backward from end to start Visual trailing however provides no navigation information during the trip such as the time to your destination The other two methods provide a full range of navigation data and work with both the Map Page and Navigation Page The only difference between them is navigating a trail follows a trail forward from start to end while backtracking follows a trail in reverse When hiking at walking speed with a hand held GPS we often use visual back trailing because it is a bit better at following each little turn on a footpath At faster speeds like driving or boating the Navigate Trail and Backtrack Trail commands are handy Visual Trailing 1 On the Map Page zoom ZIN or ZOUT so your flashing trail is visible 2 Begin moving and watch the Map Page Simply walk or steer so your current position arrow traces along the trail you have just made Tip Generally when using this method the smaller the zoom range the more accurately you will be able to steer along the trail Navigate a Trail forward The following figures illustrate the menu sequence for navigating a trail 1 Press MENU MENU J to My Traits ENT
187. r in the language you selected 156 Set Local Time Using the correct local time setting is handy when estimating local arrival time while navigating Also the time and date are saved when a waypoint is created To access the Set Local Time menu you must first acquire your position Once that is done press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT J SET LOCAL Time ENT Once in the Time Settings menu To set Local Time Press ENT Use T or J to change the first character then press to move the cursor to the next character Repeat until the time is correct then press ENT To set the Month Press J to Mont ENT Press or J to select the month then press ENT To set the Day Press gt to Day ENT Press 7 or J to select the day then press ENT To set the Year Press gt to YEAR ENT Press T or J to select the year then press ENT You also may switch the Time Format between 12 and 24 hour options The Date Format also may be modifed between three options Month Day Year Day Month Year and Year Month Day Screen ETL Sounds D Alarms Route P 08 36 33 AM G7 My Trail ne Cancel Date a Sonar S Month Day Year SPSS December x 30 gt 2004 x os Sun Mox Trip Cal Time Format Date Format Heel amp 12 Hour Month Day Year i power 24 Hour Day Month Y ear ints Pia Year Month Day s DST is set for onfigure DST United States N 37 57 r Time Sett
188. rallel others may not be Also this works better with smaller scale maps The reference position can be anywhere on 133 the map but the closer it is to your location the smaller the numbers you ll have to manipulate Once you ve decided on a reference position you can save it as a waypoint See the waypoint section for information on saving a waypoint Save the reference position as a waypoint Exit from the waypoint screens 1 Press MENU MENU J to GPS Setup ENT 2 Press J to CoorDINATE SYSTEM ENT 3 Press J to Setup Map Fix ENT The following screen appears and Map SCALE is highlighted Press ENT and enter the map s scale This is generally at the bottom of the paper map It s shown as a ratio for example 1 24000 Press EXIT and the unit returns to the Configure Map Fix screen Coordinate System Coordinate System 2 Configure Map Fix Origin Map Scale Latitude a N 0 00 000 Longitude Select Origin Waypoint W o 00 000 Setup Loran TD Configure a map fix so the unit can find your position on a printed chart or topographical map Press J to SELECT ORIGIN WayPoint ENT Press to saved then press ENT ENT ENT Use J or T to choose a saved waypoint Select the waypoint you saved the reference point under and press ENT The unit displays a waypoint information screen with SeT As ORIGIN selected Press ENT and the unit returns to the Configure Map Fix menu Finally pre
189. rence If you ve already jumped ahead and figured out how to install the unit yourself and you just can t wait any longer turn to the Quick Reference on page 47 and head for the water with your unit After you ve gained some experience with your sonar you ll want to check out Section 4 which discusses advanced Sonar Options and Other Features When you come to a sonar menu command on the unit s screen you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of contents flipping through Section 3 or scanning through the sonar options in Section 4 If you re having difficulty with your sonar you can find an answer to the most common problems in Section 5 Sonar Troubleshooting The manual switches from sonar to navigation in Section 6 which introduces you to Basic GPS Operations This section features a one page GPS Quick Reference on page 100 Section 6 contains short easy to scan GPS lessons that follow one another in chronological order They re all you ll need to know to find your way on the water quickly After you ve learned the basics or if you already have some GPS experience you may want to try out some of the unit s many advanced navigation features That brings us to Section 7 Advanced GPS Operations This section contains the rest of the unit s GPS command functions organized in alphabetical order When you come to a GPS menu command on the screen you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of content
190. res 1A and 2A left show Sonar Page in normal chart mode Figures 1B and 2B right show the same underwater scene with Fish I D turned on Note how arches are replaced with symbols FishTrack The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it appears on the display This lets you accurately gauge the depth of targets This feature is available only when the Fish I D feature is on The default setting for FishTrack is off To turn on FishTrack Note These instructions will turn on FishTrack and Fish I D at the same time 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU 4 to Sonar Features ENT 2 Press J to FisH DEPTHS ENT EXIT EXIT To turn off FishTrack repeat the instructions in step 1 Turning off FishTrack in this manner will not turn off Fish I D symbols 63 Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity Sonar Chart Default sig 36 3 Symbols with 4 owt a FishTrack depths i cnn D 7 CA Transducer Frequency Surface Clarity 48 0 Uj 200 kHz Off a 7 ke C 50 kHz Noise Rejection k D Low a O T Chart Manual Mode Sonar Chart Mode Pi T Fish Symbols Le Fish Depths X Auto Sensitivity T Auto Depth Range Fieni e e White Background A Zoom Bar Zone Alarm Bar io 60 ame 60 Sonar Features menu with Fish I D Depths selected left When the check box to the left is unchecked the feature is off Sonar Page showing Fish I
191. ries DRAWN ENT 2 Press T or J to select a category or press gt then press T or J to select a subcategory Press ENT to turn it off no check or on checked 3 To return to the last page displayed press EXIT EXIT Go To Cursor Map Categories Di Find Distance Category Subcategory Find Streets v My Waypoints v Names Find Address v My Icons v Symbols Highway Exits v My Trails Map Orientation v Airports Auto Zoom v Cities Overlay Data v Countries Map Data v County Parish Map Categories Drawn v Highway Exits Delete My Icons vy Highways meee J v Landmarks v Marine Navaids v Navionics v POl Attractions BY Pol Emergency Gov t v PoOl Entertainment 3 ag v Pol Fishing 36 01 446 ri oS 52 546 Map Menu left Map TER Drawn Menu right Map Orientation By default this receiver shows the map with north always at the top of the screen This is the way most maps and charts are printed on paper In Track Up mode map shows N and arrow to indicate north Map orientation is shown in north up left and track up right This is fine if you re always traveling due north What you see to your left corresponds to the left side of the map and what you see on your right is shown on the right side of the map But if you travel any other direction the map doesn t line up with your view of the world 141 To correct this problem Track up Mode
192. rn to the page display 163 Notes 164 Sec 9 Searching NOTE The background map loaded in your unit lets you search for highway exits and exit services some land features as well as cities and lakes For a full set of searchable land features including landmarks streets addresses and Points of Interest you must load your own high detail custom map produced with our MapCreate 6 software For a complete description of what detail is found in the background map and custom MapCreate maps see page 96 The unit s search functions all begin with either the Find Waypoint menu or the Map Page menu Press WPT and the Find Waypoint menu appears for waypoints and Points of Interest POI From the Map Page press MENU and the Map Page menu appears for streets addresses and highway exits Go To Cursor Category Subcategory Find Distance My Waypoints a Saved Find Street Airports New in reets Cities Find Address Countries A P A Highway Exits POl Attractions Map Orientation POREM ETIEN CoV Auto Zoom Entertainmen POl Fishing Overlay Data POl Hunting Map Data liv Map Categories Drawn MIA Marine 15 POl Restaurants Delete My Icons POl Services T ba POl Shopping SD er Cb ama BOF sparts N 25 46 671 U 80 11 116 RNG 2nm Find Waypoint menu left and Map Page menu right NOTE You can search for items after the unit has acquired a position or wh
193. rotates the map as you turn What you see on the left side of the screen should always be to your left and so on Another option is course up mode which keeps the map at the same orientation as the initial bearing to the waypoint When either the track up or course up mode is on a N shows on the map screen to help you see which direction is north To change map orientation from the Map Page press MENU J to Map ORIENTATION ENT Use 7 or J to select the desired mode then press ENT Press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display Go To Cursor Find Distance re Find Streets t Find Address Highway Exits 4 Fair Oaks r Auto Zoom Overlay Data Map Data North Up Map Categorie c Track Up Delete My Icon p New Tulsa Course Up a f T 1 1 l P 1 i 5 ny Dy 1 ros J en NAN na N 36 01 446 W 95 52 546 Map Orientation menu with the North Up map option selected right Navionics Charts Your unit can display Navionics electronic charts on MMCs They work just like a MapCreate custom map on a MMC REGULATED 25 SEE CHARTS e og Chesapeake Bay Sa B a ga a In 37 02 499 U 75 58 435 Entrance to Chesapeake Bay in a MapCreate 6 custom map with a 15 mile zoom left The same position on Navionics chart at 10 mile zoom center and with a 5 mile zoom right Display a
194. round Ground GPS Receiver Com 1 wiring to receive NMEA position information from some other GPS receiver Yellow Transmit NMEA Receive Com 1 to To Other your unit Shield Ground Ground Device Com 1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information to another NMEA compatible device Read your other product s owner s manual for more wiring information Power Connections The unit works from a 12 volt battery system For the best results attach the power cable directly to the battery You can attach the power cable to an accessory or power buss however you may have problems with electrical interference Therefore it s safer to go ahead and attach the power cable directly to the battery Caution When using the unit in a saltwater environment we strongly recommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable when the unit is not in use When the unit is turned off but still connected to a power supply electrolysis can occur in the power cable plug This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the 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 installing an inline switch This will let you shut off power to the power cable when the unit is no
195. rrect then press ENT ENT B Or you can jump down to the lower box and pick the second street from the selection list Press ENT and use J or to select a street from the list and press ENT 5 The Find Streets menu reappears with the first and second street dialog boxes filled in In this example we selected 71st Street as our 175 second street You could now use similar techniques to select a city or Zip code but your search will probably be faster if you leave those boxes blank You can specify a city and or zip code later on to narrow the search if the resulting list is too long S SS CoM Bima a V7 SW 80th St SW 71st Ave Miami Dade County FL 33143 oe OnE Aa NW 80th Ave NW 7 st Ct Tamarac FL 33321 First Street 80th NW 80th Ct NW 71st Ave Tamarac FL 33321 Second Street E 80th St S 71st E Ave Tulsa OK 74133 71st City Postal Code Any Any Find First Street Find Intersection N a New T N ig Broken 20m Find Intersection command left with Intersections Found list right 6 To search for the intersection of the two streets press J to FIND INTERSECTION ENT A message appears asking you to wait while the unit finds the intersection When the INTERSECTIONS FouND list appears use T or 4 to select the intersection you are searching for and press ENT In the example above we selected the intersection of SW 80th Street and SW 71st Aven
196. s 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 available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship or any non conformity with the product s written specifications occurred within one year from the date of your original purchase which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip Any such defect malfunction or non conformity which occurs within one year from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If such 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 limitati
197. s erase em and record new ones over and over again The size of your sonar recordings are only limited by the free space available on your MMC How Your GPS Works You ll navigate faster and easier if you understand how this unit scans the sky to tell you where you are on the earth and where you re going But if you already have a working understanding of GPS 5 receivers and the GPS navigation system skip on ahead to Section 2 Installation amp Accessories on page 11 If you re new to GPS read on and you can later impress your friends with your new found knowledge First think of your unit as a small but powerful computer But don t worry we made the series easy to use so you don t need to be a computer expert to find your way The unit includes a keypad and a screen with menus so you can tell it what to do The screen also lets the unit show your location on a moving map as well as point the way to your destination This gimbal mounted unit uses an external antenna receiver module which makes the whole system work something like your car radio But instead of your favorite dance tunes this receiver tunes in to a couple of dozen GPS satellites circling the earth It will also listen in to the WAAS satellites in orbit but more about that in the upcoming segment introducing you to GPS and WAAS Your unit listens to signals from as many satellites as it can see above the horizon eliminates the weakest signals
198. s flipping through Section 6 or scanning through the command portion of Section 7 This unit is ready to use right out of the box but you can fine tune and customize its operation with dozens of options Since sonar is the unit s key feature we put the main sonar options in Section 4 Some options such as screen brightness settings affect both sonar and GPS operations We describe how to use those common options along with GPS options in Section 8 System Setup and GPS Setup Options Section 8 is organized in alphabetical order In Section 9 we go into more detail on one of the unit s most remarkable GPS capabilities Searching We ll introduce a search example in the Basic GPS Operation section but there are so many map items you can search for we had to give this function its own section in the manual For example did you know your unit can look up business phone numbers like a virtual Yellow Pages We ll show you how in Section 9 Finally in Section 10 we offer Supplemental Material including a list of the GPS datums warranties and customer service information Now if you re into the fine details glance over the next segment on specifications to see how much sonar and GPS power your unit contains It s important to us and our power users but if you don t care how many watts of power the unit has or how many waypoints it can store skip ahead to important information on how sonar works on page 5 Background on GPS begi
199. s Commission FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the factory customer service department for help 183 Notes
200. s in hull lay up and construction Second the transducer angle cannot be adjusted for the best fish arches on your sonar display This is not an issue for flasher style sonars Lack of angle adjustment can be particularly troublesome on hulls that sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds Third a transducer CAN NOT shoot through wood and metal hulls Those hulls require either a transom mount or a thru hull installation Fourth if your Skimmer transducer has a built in temp sensor it will only show the temperature of the bilge not the water surface temp Follow the testing procedures listed in the shoot thru hull installation section at the end of this lesson to determine if you can satisfactorily shoot through the hull Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting The best way to install these transducers is to loosely assemble all of the parts first place the transducer s bracket against the transom and see if you can move the transducer so that it s parallel with the ground The following instructions sometimes vary depending on the mounting bracket that came with your transducer Single frequency Skimmers come with a one piece stainless steel bracket while dual frequency Skimmers come with a two piece plastic mounting bracket Use the set of instructions that fits your model 1 Assembling the bracket A One piece bracket Press the two small plastic ratchets into the sides of the metal bracket as shown in th
201. s 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 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 do the following 1 Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit 2 If you are sending a check for repair please place your check in an envelope and tape it to the unit 3 For proper testing include a brief note with the product describing the problem Be sure to include your name return shipping address and a daytime telephone number An e mail address is optional but useful 4 Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent any damage during shipping 5 Write
202. s unrepairable and could even cause harm to the user when not properly fused CAUTION Do not use this product without a 3 amp fuse wired into the power cable Failure to use a 3 amp fuse will void your warranty 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 32 Mounting the Unit Bracket or In Dash You can install the unit on top of a dash with the gimbal bracket It can also be installed in the dash or mounted on a portable power supply If you use the supplied bracket you may be interested in the optional R A M bracket mounting system This converts the unit s gimbal bracket to a swivel mount which can be used on the dash or overhead mounting positions Optional R A M mounting system Bracket Installation Mount the unit in any convenient location provided there is clearance behind the unit when it s tilted for the best viewing angle You should also make sure there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power transducer and GPS antenna receiver module cables A drawing on the next page shows the dimensions of a gimbal mounted unit 33 37 1 1 37 r 1O lero 185 OO OO 7 34 L J OO iit ee Millimeter Inch Front view left and side view right showing dimensions of the sonar GPS unit when mounted
203. sburgh GPS Setup gt be cm Indianapolis Ti GPS Setup T NMEA Input ianapolis mer System Setup J Units of Measure Scum Sun Moon Calculations Set Local Time Sun Moon Calct MESES Ihe Trip Calculator Communications Port Timers Reset Options Browse MMC Files Delete All My Waypoints Tucson ee F Popup Help Src Hide GPS Features Trip Calculator F NMEA Output Timers Browse MMC Fi fucson El Paso son antebh Set Language Chihuahua Copa Transfer My Data Chist Check Free Storage IN 37 37570 W 96 20 504 Software Information c Configure NMEA Chihuahu chist Check Free IN 37 37 570 W 96 20 504 Software Information Menus for changing Com Port settings For assistance in configuring the unit to communicate with another device consult the factory Customer service phone numbers are in the back of this manual Also see the entry below on how to Configure NMEA To set Com Port Configuration 1 Press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT 2 Press J to Communications Port ENT Configure NMEA You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences 1 Press MENU MENU J to System Setup ENT 2 Press J to COMMUNICATIONS Port ENT to ConriguRE NMEA ENT 3 A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sentences A check mark next to a prefix means the prefix is in use 131 Use T J gt amp to select a prefi
204. screen In the example below Depth Water Speed Water Distance Water Temp and Local Time are shown 78 25 1 7 Shallow 1 ft Deep 100 ft Digital Data display Customize Page Displays Pages that have customizable Digital Data boxes like the example above may be customized to your preferences The data available in your unit is divided into categories in the Data Viewer menu These categories include GPS Data Navigation Trip Calculator Time Sonar and Miscellaneous Data You can select items from any of these categories for display in any data box The category divisions are only there to help you sort through the information To change information displayed in a data box On a page with digital data boxes press MENU J to Customize ENT A data box on the display will flash indicating it is selected Press ENT to modify the box or hit T or J to select another box then press ENT You ll see a list of categories with or symbols next to each category A category with a is expandable meaning its contents are hidden GPS Data Navigation Trip Calculator Time Sonar Data Temperature f Depth 0 W Distance i tO W Speed Miscellaneous Data Be Data Viewer with the Sonar Data category expanded Selecting the category name and pressing ENT will show the category s contents so you can choose items within it An expanded category one 79
205. se also is true Does that mean Fish I D is broken No It is simply interpreting sonar returns in a specific way to help take some of the work out of reading the screen Remember Fish I D is one of many tools we provide so you can analyze your sonar returns for maximum fish finding information This and other features can help you successfully see beneath the boat under varied fishing conditions Practice with Fish I D mode on and off to become more familiar with it The default for Fish I D is off Sensitivity Sensitivity X Auto Sensitivity X Auto Sensitivity 0g Satie C Festres epth Range i z Auto Depth Range TA Transducer Frequency Surface Clarity F Stop Chart rs 200 kHz off a enari Speed C C50 kHz Noise Rejection Depth Cursor ER Dl L i F Overlay Data x O pW NES r Chart Manual Mode Sonar Chart Mode Ping Speed 3 Pil Fish ID Whi ite Background bd 4 Log Sonar Chart Lc RSS i F Fish Depths amp Auto Sensitivity Zoom Bar T Auto Depth Range F Zone Alarm Bar ane _ Q Sonar Features highlighted left Fish I D Symbols selected right To turn the Fish I D feature on 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar Features ENT 2 Press J to Fish SymBoLs ENT EXIT EXIT To turn off Fish I D repeat the instructions in step 1 62 Many fish arches visible Figu
206. sent fish structure and the bottom The Sonar Page is discussed in detail in Sec 3 To get to the Sonar Page press the PAGES key then use or lt to select SONAR Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT Satellite Status Page The Satellite Status Page shown provides detailed information on the status of the unit s satellite lock on and position acquisition To get to the Satellite Status Page press the PAGES key then use or e to select Status Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT No matter what Page you are on a flashing current position indicator question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate the satellite lock has been lost and there is no position confirmed The Satellite Status Page shows you the quality and accuracy of the current satellite lock on and position calculation 92 WARNING Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers have stopped flashing 3D DGPS WAAS Corrections S So a a Position Degrees Minutes Latitude N 36 08 971 Longitude WH 95 50 579 1 20 10 29 19 9 28 18 8 7 7 The Satellite Status Page This screen shows a graphical illustration of the satellites that are in view Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your position The point in the center of the chart is directly overhead The small inner ring represents 45 above the horizon and the large ring represents the horizon Nort
207. sier way for a sonar novice to recognize a fish signal return However locating a fish via symbol has some limitations Your sonar unit s microprocessor is remarkably powerful but can be fooled Some of the echoes displayed as fish could be tree limbs or turtles To see what s under your boat in maximum detail we recommend you turn off Fish I D and begin learning to interpret fish arches Fish I D is most handy when you re in another part of the boat or performing some task that prevents you from watching the sonar screen Then you can turn on Fish I D and the audible fish alarm When that lunker swims under your boat you ll hear it Fish I D can also be useful when you want to screen out some of the sonar detail gathered by your unit For example in one case fisherman in San Francisco Bay saw clouds of clutter in the water but no fish arches When a downrigger was pulled up it brought up several small jellyfish The fisherman switched their Eagle sonar to Fish I D which screened out the schools of jellyfish and clearly showed the game fish as fish symbols Other Free Training Aids The sonar options section discusses Fish I D fish alarms and other features in greater detail If you or a friend has Internet access you can also learn more about interpreting what you see on your sonar screen Visit our web site www eaglesonar com Be sure to check out the free Sonar Tutorial which includes animated illustrations and more 5
208. sing ENT then use J or to select a waypoint from the list and press ENT The waypoint information screen appears ed By Nae Find By Name Zoo Go To Waypoint on N 36 12 686 k W 9555 927 Find In List Name Altitude O ft Edit Waypoint November 15 2002 3 23 45 PM Delete Waypoint Distance 653 mi co Bearing 306 mag Carlsbad Nm Find By Name menu left Waypoint Information screen center The found waypoint is highlighted by the cursor on the Map Page right A To navigate to the waypoint press ENT Go Waypoint command is already highlighted The unit will show navigation information to the waypoint B To find the waypoint press 4 to Finn ENT The Map Page appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint To clear these menus and return to the previous page press EXIT repeatedly 178 Sec 10 Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit WGS 1984 Default Adindan Mean for Ethiopia Sudan Adindan Burkina Faso Adindan Cameroon Adindan Ethiopia Adindan Mali Adindan Senegal Adindan Sudan Afgooye Somalia Ain el Abd 1970 Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970 Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 1965 Cocos Islands Antigua Island Astro 1943 Antigua Leeward Islands Arc 1950 Mean for Botswana Lesotho Malawi Swaziland Zaire Zambia and Zimbabwe Arc 1950 Botswana Arc 1950 Burundi Arc 1950 L
209. sition y Sonar Setup Ek Sol TAk Vertical Initialize GPS Ea e erioa System Setup gt Coordinate System Sy 264 mag U Sun Moon Calculations Datum Selection Sur Speed Werizontal Trip Calculator GPS Auto Search Tril P z Timers gt X Track Smoothing Tin 100 mph Rian Browse MMC Files F Require WAAS Bre Altitude F Show WAAS Alarm o o E S Muskogee r TE Ky gt 100 mi GPS Setup Menu left GPS Simulator menu right Choose the desired settings then turn the simulator on by highlighting the GPS SimuLator On box and pressing ENT Press EXIT EXIT EXIT to close this menu A message and tone appear periodically warning you the simulator is on To turn the simulator off repeat the above steps or turn off the unit While in simulator mode and using the STEER WITH ARROWS command you can press EXIT to clear the steering and speed boxes from the screen This will allow you to use the map cursor during a simulation To turn steering and speed boxes back on again return to the GPS Simulator menu Select the STEER WITH ARROWS command press ENT then EXIT Simulating Trail or Route Navigation In Simulator mode your unit can automatically follow a trail or route without manual steering if you use these steps 1 From the Map Page go to the simulator menu Pick a STARTING Position at or near the beginning of your trail route Enter an approximate Track shown i
210. ss ENT After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display Track Smoothing This is a factory setting on the GPS Setup menu that should always be left on When stopped or traveling at slow speeds such as walking or trolling Track Smoothing prevents trails steering arrows the compass rose and track up mode map from wandering 159 Screen Sounds edvenwarth Ksa Alarms gt AN city Route Planning 3 Be Poa My Trails es B TR Cancel Navigation aa Sonar Setup mt ey J Initialize GPS System Setup Coordinate System Sun Moon Calculations Datum Selection Trip Calculator GPS Auto Search Timers gt BMetoaeciereliniare Browse MMC Files r Require WAAS 5 r Show WAAS Alarm T2 GPS Simulator A 5i oa A he Y i i N 37 57 067 W 95 43 307 Menu sequence for turning on Track Smoothing Trail Options There are several options you can use with trails Some affect all trails other options can be applied to a particular trail You can change the way trails are updated and the way they re displayed Trails also may be hidden created or deleted in the trail menu General Trail Options To access the Trails Menu Press MENU MENU to My Traics ENT Screen rr Seu A i Trail Options AST i f New Trail U Delete All New Tra Pitan All loute Planning p ep Parean gj Update Activ
211. ss EXIT to close this menu Now press T to Coorp System ENT select Map Fix from the list and press ENT EXIT EXIT EXIT All position information now shows as a distance from the reference point you chose Customize Page Displays Several page display options have customizable data boxes to provide constant on screen information 134 The data available from your unit is divided into categories in the Data Viewer menu These categories include GPS Data Navigation Trip Calculator Time Sonar Data and Miscellaneous Data You can select items from any of these categories for display in any data box The category divisions are there to help you sort through the information To change the information displayed in a data box On a page with digital data boxes press MENU J to Customize ENT A data box name flashes indicating it is selected Press ENT to change the box or hit T 4 or lt to select another box then press ENT You ll see a list of categories with or symbols next to each category A category with a is expandable meaning its contents are hidden GPS Data i O Altitude O Pos Error O Speed Navigation Trip Calculator Time Sonar Data Miscellaneous Data HE Customize Menu with the GPS Data category expanded Selecting the category name and pressing ENT will show the category s contents so you can choose items within it An expanded category one wit
212. ssary to increase or decrease sensitivity This typically happens when you want to see more detail which requires a boost in sensitivity But when wave action and boat wakes clutter the screen with tiny air bubbles a decrease in sensitivity is necessary The control bar used to adjust sensitivity up or down is the same whether the unit is in the automatic or manual mode In automatic you can adjust sensitivity up to 100 percent but the unit will limit your minimum setting The unit will continue to make small adjustments allowing for the setting you selected In manual mode you have complete control over sensitivity with the ability to set it anywhere from zero to 100 percent Once you select a level in manual mode the unit will continue to use that exact sensitivity setting until you change it or revert to auto mode To adjust sensitivity in auto mode 1 Press MENU ENT 2 The Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease sensitivity press to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum limit a tone sounds 74 Sensitivity fly Documents Emulators SeaChamp2000CDF H Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range X Auto Depth Range F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Log Sonar Chart Data Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart blg Sonar Menu with Se
213. st run A brick or two might be sufficient to hold it in place 5 When you re satisfied with a location mark it and proceed with the installation Shoot thru hull Installation If you are installing the transducer on a hull with floatation material sandwiched within the hull refer to the text Hulls With Flotation Materials beginning on page 22 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 25 Spread epoxy here Sand this surface unit s face Orient the Skimmer with the nose facing the bow of the boat lt To bow Epoxy transducer to hull WARNING Use only the epoxy available from LEI It has been formulated to work with these installation procedures Other epoxy types may be too thin or may not cure to the right consistency for optimum transducer performance N The epoxy consists of the epoxy itself and a hardener Remove the two compounds from the package and place them on the paper plate Thoroughly stir the two compounds together until the mixture has a uniform color and consistency
214. stall an MMC twist the drawer retainer counter clockwise and pull The drawer will come out of the unit Place the MMC in the drawer face down see following figures Drawer retainer d J P a Memory card drawer on the FishStrike 2000 and SeaChamp 2000 Slide the drawer back into the unit and twist the retainer clockwise The MMC is now ready for use 36 Other Accessories MMC and MapCreate Other available accessories include MMC cards MMC card readers and MapCreate 6 custom mapping software for your computer MMC card readers are available in USB versions H Or q P lt Sasa OP ei MapCreate 6 CD ROM left MMC card reader for USB ports right If these accessories are not available from your dealer see the accessory ordering information on the inside back cover of this manual Visit our web site for a complete listing of all the available accessories for your unit Now that you have your unit installed move on to Sec 3 Basic Sonar Operations In Sec 3 we ll present a series of step by step tutorials to teach you the basics of your sonar operation NOTE When you first turn the unit on the Map Page appears If you d rather start learning about GPS operation first turn to Sec 6 Basic GPS Operations Remember you don t need to read this manual from cover to cover to get going We designed it so you can skip around to the section you want to read 37 Notes 38 Section
215. t Name Wilhelmi Field Wilken Airport Will Rogers World Airport Willadae Farms Airport Willhoit Airport William E Koenig Airport William L Rutherford Airport William R Pogue Municipal Airport Williams Airport Willamsburg Jamestown Airport Williamson Airport Find by Name option left Find by Name menu right 4 When the POI s Waypoint Information screen is displayed you can choose to Go To the POI waypoint by pressing ENT or find it on the map by pressing 4 ENT 172 Waypoint Information Waypoint Information Wil and Wileys Aerodrome EEEE Wil and Wieys Aerodrome Go To Waypoint Rogers County OK Rogers County OK o To Waypoin Find On Map N 36 19 534 A N 36 19 534 A W 95 38 801 W 95 38 801 Distance 16 35 mi Distance 16 35 mi Bearing 37 mag Bearing 37 mag Airports Airports Symbols Symbols GoTo Waypoint POI option left Find on Map POI option right Find Streets or Intersections Find a Street 1 From the Map Page press MENU J to Finp STREETS ENT and the Find Streets Menu appears Go To Cursor _ aa ae aaa Gaye curser a Find Distance RAN N amp Find Distance Find Streets i 1 Find Streets fa Find Address i EVO A E Highway Exits cae i Map Orientation s Firsiistreet T Auto Zoom by None Overlay Data Map Data Second Street
216. t EE Alarms p Minneapolis Lake Michigan Route Planni Sara 4 041 0274 22 6 21MB free gt oute Planning B oront My Trails L baa E A a GIES Cancel Navigation Chicago i Cieveiand Data usr 5 5KB Sonar Setup gt danane Pittsburgh Default slg 3 52MB March 28 2002 S ol eae GPS Setup Elsas City coe ie 5 E Data214Pm usr 8KB October 1 2002 System Setup gt Tale 4 rs 2 Chart 10 slg 5 48MB September 14 2000 Sun Moon Calculations A Trip Calculator apa Nashville g 5 Timers gt f o Memphis 2 chariots Browse MMC Files o Atlanta else e vee eens je 5 A li i 2 F R ee anatfguston New dans gt _ecksenville Chihuahua Corpa A Chisti A IN 37 37570 W 96 20 504 4 2000 mri Main Menu left MMC File Browser right Communications Port Configuration The unit has one NMEA 0183 version 2 0 compatible communication port The Com Port Menu which is accessed from the System Setup Menu allows you to configure the communications ports to send or receive data to another electronic device such as autopilot Screen Kaai Screen Sounds gt gt A ETEA Sounds Paka Alarms p Mineapois Lazadian Alarms yee Route Planning awl Toront Route Planning Communications Port 1 Tororit My Trails t cn y norong My Trais EMRE keg P aes Cancel Navigation Mi icago Cleveland Cancel Navigati 4800 m ago j Cleveland Sonar Setup 3 Pittsburgh Sonar Setup Pitt
217. t find anything Set a Waypoint A waypoint is simply an electronic address based on the latitude and longitude of a position on the earth A waypoint represents a location spot or destination that can be stored in memory then recalled for navigational purposes While you are navigating you can create a waypoint at the cursor position on the map or at your current position A waypoint can be created at any location by manually entering the position s latitude and longitude It is also possible to copy waypoints from your unit to your personal computer with MapCreate software When you want to repeat a trip these archived waypoints can be reloaded into your GPS unit To create and save a Waypoint These first two techniques use the Quick Save method the fastest and easiest way to create a waypoint Create Waypoint at Current Position While you are traveling press WPT WPT The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number such as waypoint 003 The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map 104 Subcategory Airports New Cities Countries Landmarks POl Attractions POl Emergency Gov t POl Entertainment POl Fishing POl Hunting POl Lodging Pol Marine PoOl Restaurants POl Services POl Shoppin Press the WPT key again to 50 596 quickly save a waypoint Aig fal N_36 08 914_ W 95 Track Speed foo 20
218. t in use When you are not using the unit you should always shut off power to the power cable especially when the power cable is disconnected from the unit 31 If possible keep the power cable away from other boat wiring especially the engine s wires This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise If the cable is not long enough splice 18 gauge wire onto it The power cable has two wires red and black Red is the positive lead black is negative or ground 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 To unit Optional power off switch for Ss f saltwater installations i Red wire with 3 amp fuse rac Black wire 7 r 12 volt battery Transducer Power connections for FishStrike 2000c and SeaChamp 2000C DF sonar GPS units WARNING This product must be independently fused with the enclosed 3 amp fuse or equivalent even if you connect to a fused accessory or power buss If a malfunction happens inside the unit extensive damage can occur if the enclosed fuse is not used As with all electrical devices this unit could be damaged to a point that it i
219. ter than 50 percent the unit automatically enters HyperScroll mode These faster ping rates allow you to maintain a high detail picture on the screen It also allows the screen refresh rate and chart scroll speed to keep pace with the boat as it moves quickly over the water When using HyperScroll you may also need to manually decrease the sensitivity for optimum performance Depending on water depth and other conditions HyperScroll may cause a second bottom echo to return to the transducer during the next ping cycle This can result in a large amount of clutter appearing on the screen If this occurs just decrease the sensitivity to a level that eliminates the clutter When you turn HyperScroll off you can return to your original sensitivity level Sensitivity X Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range X Auto Depth Range Hoe Far F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor x Overlay Data Sonar Features gt Log Sonar Chart Data Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart big x PM et To Sonar Menu with Ping Speed command selected left The Ping Speed Control Bar right at default setting To change Ping Speed 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to PING SPEED ENT 2 The Ping Speed Control Bar appears Press to increase ping speed or 4 to decrease ping speed When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you boost ping speed and switch into HyperScroll the width of
220. ter than a large one For example you will have much better luck seeing fish arches with a 30 to 60 foot range than a 0 to 60 foot range This enlarges the targets allowing the display 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 86 NOISE A major cause of sonar problems is electrical noise This usually appears on the sonar s display as random patterns of dots or lines In severe cases it can completely cover the screen with black dots or cause the unit to operate erratically or not at all To eliminate or minimize the effects of electrical noise first try to determine the cause With the boat at rest in the water the first thing you should do is turn all electrical equipment on the boat off Make sure the engine is also off Turn your sonar on then turn off Noise Reject also known as the ASP feature Advanced Signal Processing 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 and transmit Keep doing this until all electrical equipment has been turned on their effect on the sonar display
221. the surface the water line on the boat In this example we will use 1 5 feet This will be entered as a positive 1 5 feet which makes the depth indicators perform as if the transducer s higher in the water than it really is 1 Press MENU MENU J to Sonar setup ENT 2 Use the T J keys to select SET KEEL OFFSET and press ENT The Keel Offset dialog box appears with a plus sign at the front of the box 3 Press gt to the first number and use T to change the number to 1 73 4 Press gt to the second number and use to change the number to 5 and press EXIT The depth indicator now accurately shows the water depth from surface to bottom Sensitivity amp Auto Sensitivity Sensitivity controls the ability of the unit to pick up echoes A low sensitivity level from zero to 50 percent excludes much of the bottom information fish signals and other target information High sensitivity levels let you see greater detail but it can also clutter the screen with many undesired signals Typically the best sensitivity level shows a solid bottom signal with some surface clutter Automatic Sensitivity The default sensitivity mode is automatic The unit bases the sensitivity level on water depth and conditions When the unit is in automatic mode sensitivity is automatically adjusted to keep a solid bottom signal displayed This gives it the capability to show fish and other detail There are situations when it becomes nece
222. the transducer s signal cone the fish echo will appear as a straight line suspended between the surface and the bottom 10 To turn off the unit press and hold the PWR key for three seconds 47 Sonar Operations As you can see from the quick reference on the previous page basic operation is pretty easy right out of the box If you are a sonar novice try operating the unit with the factory defaults until you get a feel for how it s working As you re learning the basics there is one setting you might want to tinker with from time to time Sensitivity Sensitivity controls the unit s ability to pick up echoes If you want to see more detail try increasing the sensitivity a little at a time There are situations when too much clutter appears on the screen Decreasing the sensitivity can reduce the clutter and show the strongest fish echoes if fish are present As you change the sensitivity setting you can see the difference on the chart as it scrolls Fig 1 Fig 2 These figures show results of different sensitivity levels on the same location Fig 1 Sensitivity at 88 percent Typical of full auto mode Fig 2 Sensitivity set at 75 percent Fig 3 Sensitivity set at 50 percent Fig 4 Sensitivity set at 100 percent You can change the sensitivity level whether you are in Auto Sensitivity mode or Manual Sensitivity mode The adjustment method works the same in both modes but gives you slightl
223. then computes its location in relation to those satellites Once it figures its latitude and longitude the unit plots that position on the moving map shown on the screen The whole process takes place several times a second The performance doesn t stop there Stored in the permanent memory of every unit is a basic background map of the entire world We lock it in here at the factory you can t change or erase this map The background map is suitable for many navigation chores but for maximum accuracy and much more detail you need our optional map making software MapCreate 6 Some unit features such as searching for businesses and addresses won t work without a custom MapCreate map There is so much detail in our background map and even more in MapCreate that we ll describe its contents and differences in Section 6 Basic GPS Operations on page 89 Another portion of the unit s onboard memory is devoted to recording GPS navigation information which includes waypoints event marker icons trails and routes This lets you look back the way you came Think of this data storage like the hard drive memory in a computer or a tape in a cassette tape recorder You can save several different GPS data files erase em and record new ones over and over again Like any computer file these GPS Data Files file format usr can be shared between other Eagle GPS or sonar GPS units and even personal computers Your unit has one more thi
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225. tion and or angle of the transducer The face of the transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all boat speeds Read your transducer owner s manual for the best mounting position 87 Notes 88 Section 6 Basic GPS Operations This section addresses the unit s most basic GPS operations The tutorials presented in Sec 6 follow a chronological order Sec 7 Advanced GPS Operations will discuss other more advanced functions and utilities Material in Sec 7 is arranged in alphabetical order Before you turn on the unit and find where you are it s a good idea to learn about the different keys the four Page screens and how they all work together BUT if you just can t wait to get outside turn to the one page Quick Reference on page 100 Keyboard a SeaChamp 2000 sonar GPS unit showing map with sonar screen keyboard and access door for MMC compartment The map is a Nautic Path nautical chart 1 PWR LIGHT Power amp Light The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight 89 2 PAGES Pressing this and the arrow keys switches the unit between the four different page screens Satellite Status Page Navigation Page Map Page and Sonar Page Each page represents one of the unit s major operation modes 3 MENU Press this key to show the menus and submenus which allow you to select a command or adjust a feature This also accesses search functions
226. tup Themes setup allows you to change gauge style color scheme and needle style Gauge Style There are five gauge settings Single analog supports one analog gauge Split analog features two gauge elements and two gauge needles in one analog gauge Each element uses one half of the gauge Analog Digital a regular analog gauge with digital data in the center Dual Analog a pair of analog gauges Analog Digital features a large analog gauge coupled with a small digital gauge Gauge Select There are two choices under gauge select Primary and Secondary The secondary button is not an active button unless you have more than one gauge set for display which applies to all gauge styles except Single Analog Gauge Setup Average Speed Gauge Preview Themes Gauge Style Single Analog B Color Scheme White Needle Style Triangular Primary Average Speed r Make Transparent Secondary Average speed Themes Tick Marks Thresholds Gauge Text Gauge Select Restore Defaults Primary C Secondary Secondary Data The Gauge Setup menu The Secondary Data or Sec Data button is only active when you have a dual gauge setting selected for display It allows you to choose what information you want displayed in secondary gauge The secondary data button takes you to the same Data Viewer screen as the Customize Page and Overlay Data commands Color Scheme There are three color options
227. ucer aligned with the 12 o clock position on the transducer stem Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom Again check to see if you can move the transducer so it s parallel with the ground If you can then go to step 3B If it doesn t repeat step 2B but use a different alignment letter until you can place the transducer on the transom correctly Lock washer lL Nut Bolt b Flat washer Flat washer Assemble transducer and bracket Assembling the transducer A One piece bracket Once you determine the correct position for the ratchets assemble the transducer as shown in the following figure Don t tighten the lock nut at this time Metal Nut peni Rubber amp fi washers ssi Metal washer Assemble transducer and bracket 18 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 4 Drilling mounting holes Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground The transducer 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 s
228. ue in Miami Fla 7 The Map Page appears with the cursor pointing to the found intersection The intersection in our example is shown below 72nd C 72nd Ave 69th Ave 79th St SW 80th St 1167 mi 120 mag N 25 41758 W 8018477 06 mi Map Page showing results of an intersection search The cursor points to the located intersection If you want to navigate to the found intersection just press MENU ENT EXIT 176 Find Waypoints 1 Press WPT ENT 2 If searching for a waypoint By Name press ENT If searching for the NEAREST waypoint press J to NEAREST ENT To search by name jump to step 5 below Fina Waypoint Subcategory Category Subcategory Saved Saved New New Find Waypoint Category Subcategory Saved New TE lame est Find Waypoint menu left Find By Nearest command center Find by Name command right POFAttractions POLEmergency Gov t PO Entertainment z fe M Fi z S a2 3 g 3 If you re looking for nearest the unit says it is calculating then a list of waypoints appears The location closest to you is highlighted at the top of the list and the one farthest from you is at the bottom of the list Name Distance Bearing 002 0 24 307 003 2 97 233 006 3 70 14 Zoo 6 53 306 005 9 78 174 004 23 37 268 Carlsbad Nm 543 0 240 001 1167 120
229. unit can show a position in degrees 86 14952 degrees minutes and thousandths of a minute 36 28 700 or degrees minutes seconds and tenths of a second 86 28 40 9 It can also show position in UTM Universal Transverse Mercator projection MGRS Standard MGRS Standard 10 Map Fix Loran TD British Irish Finnish German New Zealand Swedish Swiss Taiwan Greek and Military grids UTM s are marked on USGS topographic charts This system divides the Earth into 60 zones each 6 degrees wide in longitude British Irish Finnish German New Zealand Swedish Swiss Taiwan and Greek grid systems are each the national coordinate system used only in their respective countries In order to use these grid systems you must be in the respective country This unit will pick the matching datum for you when you select the grid See the entry on Map Datum Selection for more information The military grid reference system MGRS uses two grid lettering schemes which are referred to as standard and standard 10 MGRS on this unit Your position and datum in use determines which one to use If you use standard and your position is off significantly then try the alternate 132 NOTE When the position format is changed it affects the way all positions are shown on all screens This includes waypoints To change the coordinate system press ENT while COORDINATE SYSTEM is highlighted Press the T or J keys to highlight the desired
230. ur system is ready to use See the module s instruction sheet publication part number 988 0148 371 for complete installation directions In an automobile you may achieve good results by simply placing the external antenna on the top of the dash at the base of the windshield a piece of the rubber non skid shelf liner material available in recreational vehicle supply stores will help hold the antenna in place This may not work well if you have a cab over design pickup truck camper or motor home If dashboard reception is poor simply relocate the antenna module elsewhere on the vehicle for a clearer view of the sky NMEA 01838 Cable Connections NMEA 0188 is a standard communications format for marine electronic equipment For example an autopilot can connect to the NMEA interface on the unit and receive positioning information The unit is capable of exchanging information with any device that transmits or receives NMEA 0183 data This feature requires an optional accessory cable NMEA Wiring To exchange NMEA data the unit has one NMEA 0188 version 2 0 communication port Com port one Com 1 can be used to receive NMEA format GPS data The com port can also transmit NMEA format GPS data to another device 30 The optional data cable will contain three wires Com 1 uses the yellow wire to transmit the orange wire to receive and the shield wire for signal ground Orange Receive NMEA Transmit Com 1 to To Other your unit Shield G
231. ure sensor at the same time you will need a combination device NOTE This unit is packed with a transducer containing a built in temp sensor The SeaChamp package also includes a speed sensor If you have a FishStrike 2000c and want a speed sensor or additional temp sensor see the Accessory Ordering Information in the back of this manual If a second temp sensor is used it must be the model TS 2U This model has a fixed electronic address which designates it as the second of two temp sensors Dual temperatures are only displayed on the Full Chart page The Large Digital page will only display the primary temperature sensor See the following wiring diagram for temperature and speed sensor combinations 27 Sonar GPS unit rear view Sonar power socket Accessory socket Optional Power transducer cable A temp sensor Red wire with 3 amp fuse 12 volt battery Temp sensor built into transducer Y GPS antenna Optional speed module or combination speed temp sensor Cable connections Optional Speed Sensor Installation All the units in this series can display speed and distance traveled but only the SeaChamp 2000C DF comes packed with a speed sensor If you wish to purchase an optional additional sensor for your unit refer to the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this manual The following instructions describe how to install the
232. useful as an anchor watch a shallow water alert or for navigation Depth Alarms The depth alarms sound a tone when the bottom signal enters water more shallow than the shallow alarm s setting or deeper than the deep alarm s setting For example if you set the shallow alarm to 10 feet the alarm will sound a tone if the bottom signal is less than 10 feet It will continue to sound until you steer your boat into water deeper than 10 feet The deep alarm sounds a warning tone if the bottom depth is deeper than the alarm s setting Both depth alarms work off digital bottom depth signals No other targets will trip the alarms These alarms can be used at the same time or individually Screen Sounds Alarms Screen Sounds fo Alarms Route Planning Route Planni Shallow Alarm My Trails My Trails Depth Cancel Navigation Cancel Navi ig Enabled 1 ft Sonar Setup Sonar Setup rase SPS Sap GPS Setup Deep Alarm System Setup System Sett Depth eee Calculations Sun Moon Cc F Enabled foo ft rip Calculator Trip Calculat Timers Browse MMi Zone Alarm es Enabled Adjust Zone F Fish Alarm Sonar Alarms command left The Sonar Alarms menu right To adjust and turn on the shallow alarm 1 Press MENU MENU to ALarms ENT to Sonar ALARMs ENT 2 Press to SHALLOW ALARM DEPTH ENT 3 Press T or J to change the first number then press
233. veal no more map detail because a custom map has not been loaded on the MMC If you re using only the factory loaded background map the maximum zoom range is 20 miles You can continue to zoom in closer but the map will only be enlarged without revealing more map content except for a few major city streets Load your own high detail custom map made with MapCreate and you can zoom in to 0 05 miles NEE Reiviral PI TEATRENE me A C 7 o ner A a z a A a A P aithst j pot fe 4 X Ca i EAN LA dere 3 N 3608914 W _95 50596 S 6n N _2608914_W_95 50596 ie a Ave 3m IN 3608914 W _95 50 596 06m Map Pages with high detail MapCreate map Arterial streets appear at the 6 mile zoom range left with a few Point of Interest icons visible Numerous Points of Interest dots become visible at the 3 mile range center along with minor streets At the 0 6 mile zoom range right you can see an interstate highway with an exit major and minor streets as well as Point of Interest icons Background map vs MapCreate map content The background map includes low detail maps of the whole world containing cities major lakes major rivers political boundaries and medium detail maps of the United States The medium detail U S maps contain all incorporated cities shad
234. w If the sensor is reading 5 percent slower than true speed you will enter 5 in the window A good way to gauge your speed sensor s performance is to compare its reading with the ground speed measured by your unit s GPS When you compare your GPS ground speed to speed sensor speed perform your test in relatively calm water free of current if possible Unless of course you are taking the current speed into consideration when making your calculation After you have a correct figure here s how to enter it 1 Press MENU MENU J to Sonar Setup ENT to CALIBRATE WATER SPEED ENT 2 Enter the number you calculated earlier press T or 4 to change the first character or then press to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the percentage is correct then press EXIT Chart Speed The rate echoes scroll across the screen is called chart speed The default is maximum We recommend you leave the setting there for virtually all fishing conditions 56 You however might consider experimenting with chart speed when you are stationary or drifting very slowly You sometimes may achieve better images if you slow the chart speed to match how fast you are moving across the water If you are at anchor ice fishing or fishing from a dock experiment with a chart speed around 50 percent If you are drifting slowly try a chart speed around 75 percent When you are stationary and a fish swims through the sonar signal co
235. window diplays the current cross track error It shows the distance you have strayed from the desired course line The course line is an imaginary line drawn from your position when you started navigating 94 to the destination waypoint The course line is shown on the Navigation Page screen and the Map Page screen as a line The cross track error range is shown on the compass rose as a wide white corridor enclosing the course line The outer edges of the white corridor show the current cross track error range The default for the cross track error range is 0 20 miles For example if the present position symbol touches the right cross track error line then you are 0 20 miles to the right of the desired course You need to steer left to return to the desired course You can use the ZIN or ZOUT keys to change the cross track error range A circular symbol depicting your destination waypoint appears on the screen as you approach the waypoint Trip Time is the time it will take to reach your destination at your present closing speed You can also customize the time window to show Arrival Time instead Arrival Time is the local time it will be when you arrive at the destination based upon your present closing speed and track The Navigation Page has its own menu which is used for some advanced functions and for setting various options Options and setup are discussed in Sec 8 To access the Navigation Page Menu from the Navigation Page
236. x then press ENT to turn off the prefix Press ENT again to check the box and turn a prefix on 4 When the desired prefixes are set press EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT to return to the previous page Coordinate System Selection The Coordinate System Menu lets you select the coordinate system to use when displaying and entering position coordinates Screen Hie Rs cn Sounds i i e r Coordinate System Coordinate System 2 Alarms gt Minneapolis org me Degrees a Route Planning a 4 Toron Degrees Minutes My Trails devant Deg Min Sec Deg Min Sec Cancel Navigation ha chicado Cleveland UTM Sonar Setup besas ___ Pittsburgh MGRS Standard MGRS Standard Initialize GPS MGRS Std 10 L MGRS Std 10 System Setup Coordinate System Map Fix Map Fix Sun Moon Calculations Datum Selection Loran TD Loran TD Trip Calculator GPS Auto Search British Grid British Grid Timers gt X Track Smoothing Irish Grid s Irish Grid Browse MMC Files F Require WAAS ER E Tweson e paso F Show WAAS Alarm N 36 08 971 15 GPS Simulator W 95 50 579 244221 E R son annblouston Few Wiens 4004277 N Chihuahua coral N N Christi j Setup Map Fix Setup Loran TD IN 37 37 570 W 96 20 504 Menus for changing coordinate system To get to Coordinate System Selection 1 Press MENU MENU J to GPS Setup ENT 2 Press to CoorDINATE SYSTEM ENT This
237. y different results 48 Adjusting sensitivity in Auto Sensitivity Mode is similar to manually adjusting a car s speed with the accelerator pedal while cruise control is on You can tell the car to run faster but when you let off the gas the cruise control automatically keeps you from running slower than the minimum speed setting In this unit auto mode will let you increase sensitivity to 100 percent but the unit will limit your minimum setting This prevents you from turning sensitivity down too low to allow automatic bottom tracking When you change the setting with auto turned on the unit will continue to track the bottom and make minor adjustments to the sensitivity level with a bias toward the setting you selected Adjusting sensitivity in Manual Sensitivity Mode is similar to driving a car without cruise control you have complete manual control of the car s speed In this unit manual mode allows you to set sensitivity at 100 percent maximum or zero percent minimum Depending on water conditions the bottom signal may completely disappear from the screen when you reduce sensitivity to about 50 percent or less Try adjusting sensitivity in both auto and manual modes to see how they work To adjust sensitivity 1 Press MENU ENT 2 The Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease sensitivity press T to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum lim
238. you sort through the information 66 Sonar Chart Demo Sonar Chart big CASTE UEN Data Type Size GPS Data i Navigation Press ENT to add 4 Trip Calculator H Time Sonar Data i 4 Temperature H Depth O W Distance i O W Speed Miscellaneous Data Overlay Data Shown window left Data viewer with the Sonar Data category expanded right To overlay information on your screen 1 Press MENU J to Overlay Dara ENT 2 If you have overlay data on your display you ll see a list of that data on the overlay data shown menu as illustrated above To add data select ENT TO ADD and press ENT The data viewer shows information categories with or symbols next to each category name A category with a next to it is expandable meaning its contents are hidden Selecting the category name and pressing ENT will show the category s contents so you can choose items within it An expanded category one with a next to its name can be collapsed to hide its contents Just select the category and press ENT 3 Expand categories that might contain data you want to display Then press J or T to select a data option 4 With the data option highlighted press ENT to check it turn it on or uncheck it turn it off As you turn it on the data will appear on top of the screen Every Page display has a maximum number of items you can show using the Overlay Data
239. your direction of travel but also the direction to a recalled waypoint It has a Navigation with Sonar option that will display two windows one with a sonar chart the other with a compass rose To get to the Navigation Page press PAGES or lt to NAvIGATION EXIT Track or compass heading indicator showing direction of travel Compass rose Navigation information displays Present position arrow Cross track error range Longitude H 95 49 506 Going To Claremore The Navigation Page NOTE Remember when information displays are flashing satellite lock has not been achieved and no position fix has been determined A question mark will flash on the present position arrow in the center of the compass rose Speed ground speed is the velocity you are making over the ground If you wish you can customize the Speed window to display Closing Speed instead Closing Speed is also known as velocity made good It s the speed you re making toward the waypoint For instructions see the Customize Page Display entry in Sec 8 Track is the heading the current direction you are actually traveling Bearing is the direction of the line of sight from your present position to the destination No matter what direction you are steering the Bearing window shows the compass direction straight to the destination from your location Distance shows how far it is to the waypoint you re navigating toward The Off Course

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