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Calibrating the Sensors–Screen #4

While not necessary, you have the ability 

to calibrate speed if desired. Remember that 

due to differences in transducer mounting, 

no two boats will read speed exactly the 

same. Calibration is best done when water 

conditions are calm. Lower the Probe 5-feet 

under the transducer and compare the 

surface speed to the Probe speed. Press 

the SET button until the speed reading flashes for 

the sensor you want to adjust. Once that speed reading 

flashes,  press  the  UP  or  DOWN  arrow  to  adjust.  Once 

you’ve adjusted the speed readings to match each other, 

press the POWER button once to save your changes.

Factory setting values are denoted for each sensor by a missing decimal point. 

If you wish to go back to the factory settings press the UP or DOWN arrow until 

the reading flashes without a decimal point. The factory default value is always in 

the middle of the adjustment range. When the reading flashes without a decimal 

point, press the POWER button once and the factory default will be restored.

The reading will 

flash when selected.

Press the SET  

button to select  

the next item to 

calibrate.

Calibration 

Indicator.

Press UP or DOWN arrows 

to define the setting that is 

flashing.

Setting the Speed Unit of Measure–Screen #3

This screen allows you to select the unit of measure for speed. 

The surface and probe speeds will automatically be in the same 

unit of measure. The Fish Hawk will display speeds from .4 MPH 

to 11 MPH at the probe and from .4MPH to planning speeds at 

the surface.

Current speed  

configuration.

Press UP or DOWN arrows to toggle be-

tween the MPH – KNOTS – KPH settings.

Current temperature 

configuration.

Setting the Temperature Unit of Measure–Screen #2 

This screen allows you to select which temperature unit 

of measure is displayed on the screen. The Fish Hawk will 

display temperatures ranging from 32 degrees to 104 degrees 

Fahrenheit.

Press UP or DOWN arrow to 

toggle between °F and °C.

Setting the Gain–Screen #1 

The gain is also referred to as sensitivity, and ranges 

from 0 to 25. The factory default setting of 15 usually 

provides excellent results. The gain control only has an 

effect on the probe function. Most of the time no or 

only small adjustments are necessary. Increasing the 

gain allows probe readings to be received from greater 

depths. Lower gain settings reduce the possibility of 

other sonar or electrical interference, and also may be 

necessary in shallow water

Current gain setting 

being displayed.

Press UP 

arrow to  

increase 

gain  

setting.

Press  

DOWN  

arrow to  

decrease 

gain  

setting.

Summary of Contents for X4

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ales people Our mission is to build products that you happily recommend to your fishing friends We ve built a reputation around personalized customer service No call centers here If you have a question or problem with your Fish Hawk please contact us immediately We ll help you figure it out and do what needs to be done Remember Troling Without a Fish Hawk is Just Boating Trevor Sumption President ...

Page 3: ... Trout 42 50 Largemouth Bass 50 65 75 Atlantic Salmon 54 Rainbow Trout 44 55 75 Smallmouth Bass 50 65 73 Steelhead 38 55 62 Walleye 50 67 75 Alewife 48 54 72 Cisco 53 Emerald Shiner 61 Gizzard Shad 69 Rainbow Smelt 43 50 57 Spottail Shiner 54 Fish suspend in the water column by water temperature Using your Fish Hawk will allow you to find them With the Fish Hawk you can create a temperature profil...

Page 4: ...er The probe sends a sonar signal with that information to the Transducer mounted on the back of the boat The Transducer which is hooked up to the LCD display sends the data from the Probe and the water s surface to the liquid crystal display LCD mounted in the boat As the water temperature speed or depth model X4D only changes the LCD updates to reflect the new information To compensate for wave ...

Page 5: ... the cap damaging the battery wires While this easily repaired it may cause you to lose fishing time with the probe Turn the battery cap back onto the probe and hand tighten snug Do not over tighten The battery cap has a double O ring design that does not need to be overly tight to keep water out of the battery compartment Keep the O rings clean and lightly lubricated Turning the Probe On and Off ...

Page 6: ...igger weights weighing 12 pounds or less When using heavier downrigger weights we encourage the use of a shock absorbing snubber between the Probe and downrigger ball These are available for purchase on our website Probe Bumper A clear silicone rubber bumper comes installed on the Fish Hawk Probe The bumper provides additional protection for the thermistor tubes against accidental damage For stora...

Page 7: ...the best place to mount the Transducer Mount the Fish Hawk Transducer as far away as possible from other transducers that operate within 20 kHz of the 70 kHz Fish Hawk Transducer When possible mount your Fish Hawk Transducer on the opposite side of the boat from other trans ducers The Transducer has a wide angle of 77 degrees that permits the signal to be received near the surface while increasing...

Page 8: ...ring the gain will help the Fish Hawk minimize interference but may reduce the usable depth range The Fish Hawk LCD Display Installing the Display Place the display in a visible location on the helm An optional foul weather cover is available for purchase on line if you plan on leaving the display in an exposed location You can flush mount the display into your boat s console by cutting a 3 1 2 wi...

Page 9: ...e are three backlight brightness levels The display has four screen settings To access each setting press the SET but ton each time the SET button is pressed the display will move to the next setting Screen 1 allows you to set the gain sensitivity with a range of 0 25 the de fault is 15 Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust Screen 2 allows you to set the temperature unit of measure to Fahrenheit or...

Page 10: ...o define the setting that is flashing Setting the Speed Unit of Measure Screen 3 This screen allows you to select the unit of measure for speed The surface and probe speeds will automatically be in the same unit of measure The Fish Hawk will display speeds from 4 MPH to 11 MPH at the probe and from 4MPH to planning speeds at the surface Current speed configuration Press UP or DOWN arrows to toggle...

Page 11: ... devices Once downloaded the Fish Hawk Electronics App will allow you to use your mobile device as an auxiliary display anywhere in the boat The App s Catch Log feature allows you to save the details of every catch including the species and size of fish caught Probe depth Probe temperature Probe speed time and notes lure info weather conditions etc The Catch Log is organized by date and you can ea...

Page 12: ...t bristle brush Weekly Downrigger Cable Check for kinks for fraying Replace cable Daily Probe Batteries Check for power Replace if LED is not flashing inside the probe or if LO BAT appears on the display Daily Probe O Rings Check for dirt and lubrication Clean and apply a light coating of silicone lubricant if dry Do not over lubricate Weekly Probe Paddle Wheel Axle clips Press tight against arbor...

Page 13: ...e probe temperature on the display reads 3 8 4 0 The thermistor tubes on the probe have been damaged To prevent this from ever happening remove the probe from the downrigger cable when not in use or secure the probe tightly to the downrigger with a bungee Unfortunately there is no way to repair the damage the probe must be replaced Probe numbers on the display are erratic Sonar interference from a...

Page 14: ... Please have a copy of your sales receipt available Out of Warranty Service If your Fish Hawk is out of warranty we will repair it for a fee If it can t be repaired we ll replace it for the flat rate shown below Return shipping is 10 inside the Continental U S Actual shipping charges plus applicable taxes duties and brokerage apply for international shipping Flat Rate Replacement Charges Model Fla...

Page 15: ...hink you have a problem with the transom mount transducer contact us prior to removing it Rarely is the transducer the culprit Ship products back using FedEx UPS or Priority Mail and keep the tracking number Stick an address label on each part you send back to us Please print the Service Request Form confirmation e mail and include it with the product being returned for service Notes ...

Page 16: ...Grayden Outdoor LLC Fish Hawk Electronics 7845 Brians Way Brainerd MN 56401 Phone 218 454 4760 www fishhawkelectronics com Made in the U S A ...

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