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1.  Clear away snow to expose the ice surface. 

2.  Place a small amount of liquid water on the ice and set 

the sonar sensor on the water allowing the Sonar 
Sensor to freeze to the ice.  

3.  If there are any air pockets between the sonar sensor 

and ice, or the water below the ice, the fish finder will 
not work properly and will require you to try another spot, or cut a hole in the 
ice to use.  You can also use the instructions in the  “USING THE FISH 
FINDER THROUGH A BOAT HULL” section.  Be certain not to allow the 
water to freeze around the sensor if you use the “plastic bag” method. 

4.  To remove the sonar sensor from the frozen ice, gently tap the sonar sensor 

at the base with your hand.  If it will not come loose, spray a small amount of 
water on the ice surface around the base and repeat this step until the sonar 
sensor is easily removed. 

 

 

 

 

 

USING THE VARIABLEZONE™ WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

The VariableZone™ Water Temperature Sensor integrated into the sonar sensor 
will allow you to take temperature readings throughout the water column by 
enabling you to adjust the depth of the sensor.   

 

To utilize the VariableZone™ Feature

1.  Increase the distance between the float and the sonar 

sensor. 

2.  After each adjustment, wait 1 minute before observing 

the temperature reading on the display. 

 

 

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NFORMATION

To increase your catch rate, find the optimal temperature habitat for 
the species you are targeting.  Large changes in temperature may 
indicate an  underwater current that could collect bait fish.  For best 
results, fish your bait near this temperature change and mimic a 

distressed bait that is “caught up in” the current.   

 

 

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MPORTANT

Never use a blunt object to strike the 
sonar sensor as this may cause damage 
to the sensitive internal components. 

SOLID ICE 

Adjust Distance 

Summary of Contents for FishTrax 1X

Page 1: ...nsducer The sonar sensor acting first as a speaker emits these sound waves as a series of pulses Then microseconds later the sonar sensor switches to a microphone and listens for the return of the pul...

Page 2: ...ou how to avoid it NOTICE Indicates important information that helps you make better use of the device and tells you how to correct a performance problem INFORMATION Indicates resources to obtain the...

Page 3: ...h Integrated Harness and Cable Strap Sonar Sensor Float with Rubber Stopper If any items are missing or damaged please contact our customer service department FISHING PLATFORM CONFIGURATION NOTICE The...

Page 4: ...ever use damaged batteries REMOVE BATTERIES DURING STORAGE REMOVE DEAD BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY Installing the Batteries 1 Using a flat head screw driver turn the screws on the battery cover counter cloc...

Page 5: ...stabilized readings USING THE SONAR SENSOR WITH THE FLOAT Toss the sonar sensor and float assembly into the water at your desired fishing location To toss place the sonar sensor and float in your hand...

Page 6: ...an Adapter optional and use a pole or broom stick handle to scan for fish as per the fishing tip below 4 Attach the Sonar Sensor to the Transom Mount Bracket optional and mount to the transom of the v...

Page 7: ...t the hull bottom NOTICE If depth readings appear as while using one of these methods place the sonar sensor directly in the water to verify that the fish finder is operating properly If it operates p...

Page 8: ...repeat this step until the sonar sensor is easily removed USING THE VARIABLEZONE WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR The VariableZone Water Temperature Sensor integrated into the sonar sensor will allow you to t...

Page 9: ...Water Temperature 3 Battery Strength Indicator 4 Simulator Indicator 5 Bottom Contour Composition 6 Upper Limit 7 Surface Clutter 8 FishTarget 9 Depth Scale 10 Lower Limit UNDERSTANDING THE BUTTONS V...

Page 10: ...n ON the similator mode will appear to the right of Simulator 4 Press V ESC to exit the menu and start running the simulator 5 To turn the simulator mode OFF repeat steps 1 thru 3 above NOTICE All fea...

Page 11: ...are 10 user selectable sensitivity settings to choose from Select a higher sensitivity setting to show smaller sonar returns on screen or a lower setting to remove clutter from the screen Adjusting S...

Page 12: ...ish water also require a comparatively higher sensitivity setting While this analysis may seem confusing the concept is simple As the Fish Finder s sensitivity is elevated a broader view and smaller d...

Page 13: ...th Range setting is an advanced feature For best results it should be set to AUTO Only change the setting if you are only interested in sonar echoes in a specific depth range In manual operation if th...

Page 14: ...h Range is highligted 3 Press the to expand the Depth Range Menu 4 Press and release the button until Zoom is highlighted 5 Press the button to turn the Zoom ON press to turn the Zoom OFF Press the to...

Page 15: ...y this If you re fishing from a boat establish accurate readings by using the techniques in this manual Next slowly move the boat around the fishing area while paying close attention to the bottom str...

Page 16: ...h Alarm Setting 6 Press and release the V ESC button 3 times to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode INFORMATION Leave the alarm on if you are using a castable bait so that you do not have...

Page 17: ...ode G DISPLAY CONTRAST The FishTrax 1X allows you to adjust the display contrast to improve readability in a variety of lighting condition To Adjust the Display Contrast 1 Press and release the button...

Page 18: ...ng speed can be easily changed making it easy for the user to find a comfortable setting NOTICE Slowing the Scroll Rate will help to conserve battery life and increase the usefull life of your batteri...

Page 19: ...the VirtuView Display Icons are are represented as follows To Turn the Fish Symbols ON or OFF 1 Press and release the button 2 times MENU II will appear at the top of the screen 2 Press and release th...

Page 20: ...elease the to expand the Units Menu 4 Press and release the button until Depth is highligted 5 Press and release the or buttons scroll between Ft Feet or M Meters 6 Press and release the button until...

Page 21: ...nd through water is about 4800 feet per second Fish rocks logs weed debris the bottom etc all echo the pulse at a different intensity A built in computer then organizes all of this information and sho...

Page 22: ...re that you are pointing the sonar sensor perpendicular to the water when trying to obtain depth readings Extremely heavy vegetation may confuse the sonar of the fish finder causing it to misinterpret...

Page 23: ...ent it in the rare occurrence that you need to send your product in for service Complete the information below and store this manual in a safe place You can print additional copies of this manual from...

Page 24: ...WARNING 2018 NorCross Marine Products Inc All Rights Reserved ALL unauthorized copying of the content of this document without the expressed written consent of NorCross Marine Products Inc is strictly...

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