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Installing the Transom-Mount Hardware

NOTICE

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is 

recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance 

counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to 

avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are 

tightened.

1

To ensure proper alignment underwater, place the transom 

mount so the line on the transducer   aligns with the bottom 

of the transom  .

2

Using the transom mount as a template, mark the location of 

the pilot holes.

3

Wrap a piece of tape around a 4 mm (

5

/

32

 in.) bit at 19 mm 

(

3

/

4

 in.) from the point of the bit, to avoid drilling the pilot 

holes too deep.

4

If you are installing the bracket on fiberglass, place a piece of 

tape over the pilot-hole location to reduce cracking of the gel 

coat.

5

Using the 4 mm (

5

/

32

 in.) bit, drill the pilot holes approximately 

19 mm (

3

/

4

 in.) deep at the marked locations.

6

Apply marine sealant to the included 20 mm screws.

7

Using the three 20 mm screws, attach the transducer mount 

to the transom.

8

Route the cable under the transom mount wire hook.

9

If you must route the cable through the transom, choose a 

pilot-hole location well above the waterline and mark it.

10

If you marked a pilot hole in step 8, use a 32 mm (1 

1

/

4

 in.) 

hole saw to drill a pass-through hole completely through the 

transom.

11

Route the transducer cable to the chartplotter:
• If you are routing the cable using a pass-through hole, 

push it through the hole you drilled in step 9.

• If you are not routing the cable using a pass-through hole, 

route the cable up and over the top of the transom .

You should avoid routing the cable close to electrical wires or 

other sources of electrical interference.

Calibrating the Compass

Before you can calibrate the compass, the transducer must be 

installed on the shaft far enough away from the trolling motor to 

avoid magnetic interference, and deployed in the water. 

Calibration must be of sufficient quality to enable the internal 

compass.

NOTE: 

To use the compass, you must mount the transducer on 

the transom or the trolling motor shaft. The compass may not 

work when you mount the transducer on the motor.

NOTE: 

For best results, you should use a heading sensor such 

as the SteadyCast

 heading sensor. The heading sensor shows 

the direction the transducer is pointing relative to the boat.
You can begin turning your boat before calibrating, but you must 

fully rotate your boat 1.5 times during calibration.

1

From an applicable sonar view, select 

MENU

 > 

Sonar Setup 

Installation

.

2

If necessary, select 

Use AHRS

 to turn on the AHRS sensor.

3

Select 

Calibrate Compass

.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Transducer

Aquatic fouling accumulates quickly and can reduce your 

device's performance.

1

Remove the fouling with a soft cloth and mild detergent.

2

Wipe the device dry.

Specifications

Panoptix LiveScope LVS12 Specifications

Dimensions (L x H x W)

113 x 92 x 23 mm (4.45 x 3.6 
x .91 in.)

Weight (transducer only)

500 g (1.1 lbs.)

Frequencies

From 530 to 1.1 MHz

Operating temperature

From 0° to 40°C (from 32° to 
104°F)

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Summary of Contents for Panoptix Livescope LVS12

Page 1: ...ould update the software using a memory card and a Windows computer For more information go to support garmin com Tools Needed Drill 4 mm 5 32 in and 3 2 mm 1 8 in drill bits Masking tape 2 Phillips screwdriver Marine sealant 32 mm 1 1 4 in hole saw optional Cable ties optional Mounting Considerations You must not mount the transducer in the path of the propeller On an outboard motor you should mo...

Page 2: ...failure You should mount the transducer as far from the motor as possible 1 Orient the trolling motor shaft bracket Trolling Motor Shaft Bracket Orientation page 2 2 Using the M6 screws attach the curved trolling shaft bracket to the angled trolling shaft bracket 3 Secure the transducer to the bracket using the knob 4 Use cable ties not included to secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other...

Page 3: ...sh it through the hole you drilled in step 9 If you are not routing the cable using a pass through hole route the cable up and over the top of the transom You should avoid routing the cable close to electrical wires or other sources of electrical interference Calibrating the Compass Before you can calibrate the compass the transducer must be installed on the shaft far enough away from the trolling...

Page 4: ...ogo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries ActiveCaptain LiveScope Panoptix and SteadyCast are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Wi Fi is a registered...

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