Kogan KAFSHXXGRYA, User Manual

Page 1: ... yy Zz USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ew 3 Installing the Batteries 4 Connecting the Transducer Cable 4 Power On Off 5 Simulator 5 Accessing Menu Features 6 Sensitivity 7 Fish Alarm 7 7 Unit 8 Fish and Depth Readout 8 Reading Depth 9 Reading Temperature 9 Fish Indicators 9 Weed Indicators 10 Rock Indicators 11 Backlight ...

Page 3: ...Floating Transducer 12 Fixing the Transducer 14 Fishing from a Boat 14 Fishing on Ice 15 18 Side Scan 18 19 Fishing on Ice 21 Handheld Transducer Optional Through a Boat Hull ...

Page 4: ... rivers or lakes and is fantastic for detecting schools of fish in any particular area Sonar technology is based on sound waves The system uses sonar to locate and define structure bottom contour and composition as well depth directly below the transducer The transducer sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the s...

Page 5: ... White LED 328ft 100M Depth Range Min 2ft 0 6M Sonar Frequency Power Input 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries Audible Alarms Fish Low Battery Operational Temp 20 70 C Weed and Rock Indicator Yes Water Temperature Indicator Yes 2 Backlighting Depth Range Max 200 KHz ...

Page 6: ...pth 2 Simulator Indicator 3 Sensitivity Indicator 4 Fish Alarm On Off 5 6 Battery Strength Indicator 7 Weed Indicator 8 Water Temperature 9 Fish Location Indicator 10 Fish Depth Indicator 11 Rock Indicator 3 Backlight On Off ...

Page 7: ...eed to install the batteries Slide the Battery door and insert 4 AAA batteries to the battery compartment Be certain to align the batteries as per the diagram within the battery compartment Align the plug of the transducer cable with the socket on the back of the unit right twist the cap to lock the plug ...

Page 8: ...power Off Automatic power off feature The display will shut off automatically when the depth display reads continuously for 5 minutes To enter the simulation mode hold the Power key down for 5 seconds while the power is off Release the Power key once the display turns on Esc Key Power Key Menu Key Left Arrow Key Right Arrow Key ...

Page 9: ...menu system accesses unit s adjustable features Backlight Indicator Press Menu Key and release the Sensitivity Indicator will blink press the right or left arrow keys to adjust the menu settings then pressing the Menu key again and again the Alarms Indicator Backlight Indicator Depth Unit Indicator Temperature Unit Indicator will blink from the current feature to be set Press ESC key to exit the m...

Page 10: ...There are 5 user Selectable sensitivity settings to choose from The sensitivity can be enhanced in dirty or deep water The sensitivity can be lowered in shallow water The function allows the detection methods to be more accurate An alarm will sound when the fish finder detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting Backlight Fishing at Night Backlight is illuminated all the time when backlight ...

Page 11: ...enever a key is pressed when the backlight feature is set to off Press Menu Key until the Depth Unit and Temperature Unit Indicator blinks press the right or left arrow keys to select the depth unit and Temperature Unit FT F or M C The depth readout on the top left will appear after the power is turned On and the transducer is placed in water The depth meter will indicate if the depth exceeds the ...

Page 12: ...hen using the fish finder as the smallest bubble between the sonar sensor and the water will cause the unit not to operate correctly The temperature readout on the top right will appear after the power is turned On and correctly connect to the plug of the transducer If the fish finder determines that sonar has detected a fish the display will show a fish shaped icon The first column of fish indica...

Page 13: ...ed This motion in no way reflects the actual movement of the fish Use the fish Depth Indicator to measure the fish s depth from the sonar sensor This can be done by dividing the depth reading by 10 This number represents the value of each box For example the depth is 20m the fish symbol appears in the 5th box from the top This means the fish is 10m from the surface ...

Page 14: ...mall rock a small pile of rocks or uneven bottom contour This is not a bad place for hiding fish but due to the limited amount of structure there may not be a lot One Medium Rocks Indicators identifies a considerable amount of bottom structure but scattered 2 A considerable amount of time needs to be spent fishing in this area as each piece of structure could be hiding a prize catch One Big Rocks ...

Page 15: ...e Sensor float must be adjusted so that it is a minimum of 7 inches away from the sensor 2 Toss the sonar sensor and float assembly into water at your desired fishing location To toss place the sonar sensor and float in your hand and pitch underhand Do not throw the sensor by the cable as this will cause unrepairable damage Before tossing be certain that the cable is free from tangles and is not w...

Page 16: ... can attach it to any flat surface or boat hull and appropriate rod The Adapter is removable and adjustable up to 180 Degrees 4 Use a pole to guide the sonar sensor to a desirable position or add floats on the cable to float on the water NOTE Incorrect use Do not allow the cable to sink to the bottom as it may become entangled in debris ...

Page 17: ...the plug and gently take it out from the plug 1 Toss the sensor and float into the water as per the previous instructions 2 Attach the adapter to the boat hull using the mounting tabs 3 shoot Through the hull of a boat Place the sonar sensor in 1 inche of water against the hull bottom Or coat the face of the sonar sensor with petroleum jelly and press it against the hull bottom with a twisting mot...

Page 18: ...ulls and you may have to place the sensor directly in the water for proper operation To achieve the best performance for ice fishing it is highly recommended that you cut a hole through the ice and place the sonar sensor directly in the water If you would like to check the area for depth or fish before cutting the hole Clear away snow to expose the ice surface making sure the surface is smooth Pla...

Page 19: ...in the ice to use To remove the sonar sensor from the frozen ice gently tap 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 above step until the sonar sensor is easily removed Never use a blunt instrument to strike the sonar sensor as this may cause damage to the sensitive internal electronics ...

Page 20: ...in temperatures above 0 degrees Fahrenheit 17 degrees Celsius during operation Remove the batteries from the fish finder to prevent battery leakage and corrosion Clean the sonar sensor and cable with fresh water and dry off before storing Do not submerge and or spray the fish finder screen housing with water or use chemicals to clean ...

Page 21: ...s 1 Connect the transducer cable to the main unit and turn power ON select START UP mode for use 2 Place the transducer perpendicular to the water to obtain a correct depth reading 3 Move the transducer in a scanning motion similar to use as a flashlight and the bottom contour and fish locations will be showed on the screen This Side Scan Transducer can be used on a bridge a boat or at the shore ...

Page 22: ...isplay if you use this Side Scan Transducer in the place like the picture below So you must judge the result by yourself at there position So you shall judge the information by yourself according to your experience in the situation of the pictures below ...

Page 23: ...ce the transducer in 5 inches 13 mm of water against the hull bottom b coat the face of the transducer with petroleum jelly and press it against the hull bottom with a twisting motion c place the transducer in a plastic bag that is full of water and place against the hull bottom If depth readings appear as while using one of these methods place the sonar sensor directly in the water to verify that...

Page 24: ...ou would like to check the area for depth or fish before cutting the hole then follow these instructions Clear away snow to expose the ice surface making sure the surface is smooth Place a small amount of liquid water on the ice and set the sonar sensor on the water allowing the unit to freeze to the ice If there are any air pockets between the sonar senor and ice or air on the water below the ice...

Page 25: ...is may cause damage to the sensitive internal electronics Cold weather is extremely hard on the electrical components within the display housing It is suggested that you keep the unit in temperatures above 0 degrees Fahrenheit 17 degrees Celsius during operation Remove the batteries from the fish finder to prevent battery leakage and corrosion Clean the sonar sensor and cable with fresh water and ...