Lowrance X96, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Pub 988 0151 401 www lowrance com X96 X96TX Fish finding Depth Sounding Sonar Installation and Operation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...s a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics Inc Lowrance 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 X96 shown For free owner s manuals and other information visit our ...

Page 3: ...ng a Transducer Location 6 How low should you go 7 Shoot thru hull vs Transom Mounting 8 Shoot thru hull Installation 17 Speed Temperature Sensors 18 Optional Speed Sensor Installation 20 Power Connections 21 Mounting the Unit Bracket In Dash or Portable 22 Bracket Installation 23 In Dash Installation 25 Portable Installation 25 Section 3 Basic Sonar Operation 27 Keyboard 27 Power lights on and of...

Page 4: ... To turn the Fish I D feature on 48 FishTrack 48 To turn on FishTrack 49 FishReveal 49 To turn FishReveal on 50 Grayline 51 To adjust the Grayline level 51 HyperScroll 53 Noise Rejection 53 Overlay Data 53 To turn off displayed data 54 To change displayed overlay data size 54 Ping Speed HyperScroll 55 To change Ping Speed 56 To adjust Sensitivity 56 To turn off HyperScroll 56 Pop up Help 56 Reset ...

Page 5: ... 63 Sonar Chart Display Options 63 Full Sonar Chart 64 Digital Data Chart 65 Customizing the Digital Data Screen 65 Sonar Simulator 66 Stop Chart 67 Surface Clarity 68 To adjust the Surface Clarity level 68 Units of Measure 69 Zoom Zoom Bar 70 Zoom Zoom Bar 70 Section 5 Troubleshooting 71 ...

Page 6: ...ing 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 ...

Page 7: ...pt you are 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 6 sections This first section is an introduction to the sonar unit It tells you the basics you need to know before you can make the unit look below the surface to find some fish Se...

Page 8: ...st programmable to viewing preference Resolution 320 pixel x 320 pixel resolution 102 400 total pixels Backlighting Incandescent backlit screen with multiple lighting levels backlit keypad Input power 10 to 15 volts DC Case size 5 4 H x 6 9 W x 3 4 D 13 8 x 17 6 x 8 6 cm sealed and waterproof suitable for saltwater use Back up memory Built in memory stores sonar records for decades Languages 10 me...

Page 9: ...nology developed during World War II for tracking enemy submarines A sonar consists of a transmitter transducer receiver and display In simple terms here s how it finds the bottom or 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 ...

Page 10: ...om 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 data type Instructions Menu Sequences Most functions you perform with the sonar 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 instruc...

Page 11: ...nit 5 Install the power cable and route it to the sonar unit 6 Mount the sonar unit Transducer Installation These instructions will help you install your Skimmer transducer on a transom on a trolling motor or inside a hull Please read all instructions before proceeding with any installation Skimmers typically use a one piece stainless steel mounting bracket The trolling motor mount uses a one piec...

Page 12: ...cer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all times If the transducer is to be mounted inside the hull the chosen location must be in the water at all times If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of 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 alumin...

Page 13: ... hull bottom There however 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 preven...

Page 14: ...usted for the best fish arches This can be a problem on some hulls that sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds Follow the procedure 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 ...

Page 15: ...ers 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 Insert and ...

Page 16: ...cer 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 doe...

Page 17: ... with the bracket alignment mark Place them on the transducer 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 tr...

Page 18: ...ter of each slot for the mounting screw pilot holes You will drill one hole in the center of each slot 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 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 R...

Page 19: ... the sonar unit Make sure to leave some slack in the cable at the transducer If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electrical noise from the engine s wiring bilge pumps VHF radio wires and 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 t...

Page 20: ...h washer is supplied with the TMB S 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 3 Route the transducer cable alongside the trolling motor shaft Use plastic ties no...

Page 21: ... 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 dirt on the face will reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation SHOOT THRU HULL PREPARATION The transducer installation inside a fiberglass hull must be in an area that does not have air bubbles...

Page 22: ...nding 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 To choose the proper location for thru hull mounting anchor the boat in 60 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 Adjust the s...

Page 23: ...hull and the face of the transducer with 100 grit sandpaper The surface of the hull must be flat so the entire transducer face is in contact with the hull prior to bonding Epoxy transducer to hull 2 Follow the instructions on the epoxy package and mix it thoroughly Do not mix it too fast because it will cause bubbles to form in the epoxy Apply a small amount on the face of the transducer as shown ...

Page 24: ...nd distance traveled You however can only use one accessory at a time If you would like to use a speed sensor and a second temperature sensor at the same time you will need a combination device NOTE The X 96 is packed with a transducer containing a built in temp sensor If you want a speed sensor or additional temp sensor see the Accessory Ordering Information in the back of this manual If a second...

Page 25: ...l speed sensor or combo speed temp sensor The primary temperature sensor is built into the transducer Power trans ducer cable Temp sensor built into transducer SP U speed sensor or combo speed temp sensor Sonar unit rear view Sonar unit rear view T2 U temp sensor Temp sensor built into transducer Power trans ducer cable ...

Page 26: ...ll 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 h...

Page 27: ...olt battery system You can attach the power cable to your boat s accessory or power buss or directly to the battery If you use an accessory buss but have problems with electrical interference attach the power cable directly to the battery If the cable is not long enough splice 18 gauge wire onto it An optional 8 foot CA 4 external power cable with a cigarette lighter adapter is available from Lowr...

Page 28: ...ar unit cable connections Mounting the Unit Bracket In Dash or Portable You can install the sonar unit on the top of a dash with the supplied 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 Sonar unit rear view Power trans duc...

Page 29: ... the best viewing angle You should also make sure there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power and transducer cables A drawing on the next page shows the dimensions of a gimbal mounted sonar unit 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 ...

Page 30: ...e from the top If you wish you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good marine caulking compound Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening No matter what type of installation you prefer be sure to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or swiveling the unit If you fill in the hole be sure to position the cables against the rear edge of the hole as you ...

Page 31: ... many Lowrance products this sonar unit is capable of portable operation by using the optional PPP 13 portable power pack The power pack and an optional portable transducer expand the uses for your sonar unit The PPP 13 makes it easy to use the unit on your boat or take it to the dock on a float tube on an ice fishing trip or use it as a second sonar in a friend s boat The PPP 13 Portable Power Pa...

Page 32: ...26 Install batteries in power pack battery adapter ...

Page 33: ... idea to learn about the different keys the Main Menu the five Page options 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 33 Keyboard X 96 Sonar unit front view 1 PWR LIGHT Power Light Turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight 2 PAGES Gives users access to four different page options Full Sonar Chart Split Zoo...

Page 34: ...t levels to select from Repeatedly pressing PWR will cycle through the backlight settings Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for five seconds Main Menu The sonar unit has a Main Menu which contains function commands and setup option commands The instructions in this section will deal only with sonar functions basic commands that make the unit show sonar signals on your screen Yo...

Page 35: ...er Speed Reset Water Distance sets the log of distance traveled back to zero Sonar Simulator scrolls simulated sonar data on the display Reset Options sets all options back to factory defaults Popup Help turns on or off Pop Up help Set Language allows you to change the language used in the unit Software Information displays version of software the unit is using Pages The unit has four Page options...

Page 36: ...he chart moves across the screen displaying sonar signal echoes that represent fish structure and the bottom The sonar page menu has its own menu which is used for some advanced functions and for setting various options Sonar Options and other features are discussed in Section 4 To Access the Sonar Page menu from the sonar chart press MENU ...

Page 37: ...31 Full Sonar Chart left Split Zoom Sonar Chart right Digital Data Sonar Chart left FlashGraf Chart right ...

Page 38: ... 4 but to show you how easy the sonar 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 which are set at the factory Surface clutter Structure Bottom signal Fish arches In FasTrack fish arches show as horizontal...

Page 39: ...l filter out some information but could omit important images We recommend adjusting sensitivity until the background is lightly peppered that is scattered dots appear but individual objects like fish arches or bottom structure can be easily picked out of the background 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 ba...

Page 40: ...ou 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 These figures show different sensitivity levels at same locat...

Page 41: ...racking 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 the sonar unit manual mode allows you to set sensi...

Page 42: ... Here s how To Restore Factory Settings 1 Press MENU MENU to RESET OPTIONS ENT 2 The unit asks if you want to reset all the options Press to YES ENT All options are reset and the unit reverts back to the original settings Fish Symbols vs Full Sonar Chart You may have noticed in the quick reference we used fish arches in full sonar chart mode and not the popular Fish I D fish symbol feature Here s ...

Page 43: ...s 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 LOWRANCE COM Be sure to check out the free Sonar Tutorial which includes animated illustrations and more pictures of actual sonar returns all described in detail There s even a printer friendly version of the tutorial avai...

Page 44: ...38 Notes ...

Page 45: ...an 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 the High ASP setting There are times when you may want to turn ASP off This allows...

Page 46: ...he 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 the bottom goes deeper than 10 feet The deep alarm works just the opposite It sounds a warning tone if the bottom depth goes deeper than the alarm s setting Both depth alarms work only off the digital bottom depth signals ...

Page 47: ...ARM ENABLED ENT EXIT 5 To turn off the alarm press ALARM to DEEP ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT To switch to a different depth setting open the Sonar Alarms menu and repeat the instructions in step 3 above Zone Alarm The zone alarm is triggered when any echo passes inside the zone alarm bar shown on the right side of the screen To adjust and turn on the zone alarm 1 Press ALARM 2 Press to ZONE ALARM ENABL...

Page 48: ... to ZONE ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT To switch to a different depth setting open the Sonar Alarms menu and repeat the instructions in steps 3 and 4 above 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 th...

Page 49: ...acter 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 that echoes scroll across the screen is called the chart speed The default is maximum We recommend you leave the speed set there for virtually all fishing conditions You however might consider experimenting with chart speed when you are stationary or drifting ve...

Page 50: ...speed 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to CHART SPEED ENT 2 The Chart Speed Control Bar appears Press to decrease chart speed Press to increase chart speed 3 When it s set at the desired level press EXIT Contrast See the entry in this section for Screen Contrast and Brightness Depth Cursor The depth cursor consists of a horizontal line with a digital depth box on the right side The numbers inside ...

Page 51: ...ess to lower the cursor line Press 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 You can change the range to a different depth depending upon the bottom depth and the current range To do this 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU...

Page 52: ...lights the selected range 4 When the new range is selected press EXIT to clear the menu To turn Auto Depth Range on again 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to AUTO DEPTH RANGE ENT EXIT NOTE The sonar s depth capability depends on the transducer installation water and bottom conditions and other factors FasTrack This feature automatically converts all echoes to short horizontal lines on the display ...

Page 53: ...air bubbles etc Individual tree limbs extending outwards from a group of limbs is the hardest object 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 reverse is also true The illustrations on the next page show how Fish I D can actually miss fish that are present Does that mean Fish I D is broken No the feature is simply i...

Page 54: ...MBOLS ENT EXIT EXIT To turn off Fish I D repeat the instructions in step 1 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 Fish arches above structure No fish shown FasTrack graph confirms fish ab...

Page 55: ...over with 10 levels of gray tones The normal mode of operation with FishReveal turned off shows the weakest echoes as black and the strongest echoes in light gray Since all weak echoes are black fish arches show boldly against the white background The drawback is that all weak echoes such as thermoclines are also emphasized This can make it hard to distinguish fish signals inside thermoclines or o...

Page 56: ...mit a tone sounds Sonar chart in regular grayscale mode left and FishReveal mode right Notice how shallow fish formerly hidden in the surface clutter become visible in FishReveal mode NOTE Water conditions affect sonar performance Under certain conditions FishReveal will show you more fish than normal grayscale mode but the reverse will be true in other circumstances We suggest you become familiar...

Page 57: ...ize one with gray and the other without the target with gray is the stronger signal This helps distinguish weeds from trees on the bottom or fish from structure Grayline is adjustable Experiment with your unit to find the setting that s best for you Sonar Page menu with Grayline command selected left Grayline control bar right To adjust the Grayline level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to GRAYLI...

Page 58: ...84 percent In Figure 1B no fish are near the left structure but the structure on the right shows fish holding next to it Notice in figures 2B and 3B how Grayline displays a hard rocky bottom the drop offs with a wider gray line The muddier bottom below drop offs appears as a narrow gray line Grayline Muddy bottom Hard bottom Muddy bottom Fish near structure Hard bottom Hard structure Grayline Gray...

Page 59: ...data use or to highlight Press ENT to add ENT 3 Use to highlight a category and press ENT which will check or uncheck the overlay data option Check the categories you want to to display and uncheck those you want to remove 4 Overlay Data command on the Sonar Menu left Overlay Data Shown selection menu right 5 When selected the data type shifts to the top of the data list and a check mark appears b...

Page 60: ...select Data Type ENT Press to Overlay Size and press ENT Use the keys to select the desired overlay size and press ENT EXIT EXIT The selected data type will be displayed in the new size To change the font size for another Data Type repeat these steps beginning with step two above Tip If you wish you can change the size of displayed overlay data when selecting a data type 1 Press MENU to OVERLAY DA...

Page 61: ...ible screen update you may want to use the HyperScroll feature When you change the Ping Speed to any setting greater than 50 percent the unit automatically enters HyperScroll mode These faster ping rates allow you to maintain a high detail picture on the screen When using HyperScroll you may need to manually decrease the sensitivity for optimum performance Depending on water depth and other condit...

Page 62: ... To turn off HyperScroll 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to PING SPEED ENT 2 The Ping Speed Control Bar appears Press to decrease ping speed to 50 percent When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you boost ping speed and switch into HyperScroll the width of the FasTrack bar graph display doubles in width at the right side of the screen The allows you to better see the virtually instanta...

Page 63: ...ater Speed command located on the Main Menu 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 to RESET OPTIONS ENT 2 Press to YES ENT 3 All the menus are cleared and the unit reverts to the Map Page at the 40...

Page 64: ...al water speed sensor The Water Distance window can be reset to zero using the Reset Water Distance command 1 Press MENU MENU to RESET WATER DISTANCE ENT The menus are cleared and the water distance is reset to 0 00 Screen Contrast and Brightness To access the Screen menu press MENU MENU ENT Once in the Screen menu To adjust the display s contrast 1 The CONTRAST slider bar is already selected Pres...

Page 65: ...s or to select mode EXIT EXIT Display Mode menu Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity The 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 all the available information but can also clutter the screen with undesired signals Typic...

Page 66: ... 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 In auto 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 ...

Page 67: ... rapidly changing water conditions Set Keel Offset This unit measures water depth from the face of the transducer Since the transducer is installed below the water surface the distance displayed by the digital depth chart depth scale chart cursor or fish symbols is not the exact water depth If the transducer is 1 foot below the surface and the screen shows the water depth as 30 feet the actual dep...

Page 68: ...EL OFFSET ENT 2 The Keel Offset dialog box appears with a plus sign at the front of the box 3 Press to the first number then press to change the number to 1 4 Press to the second number them press to change the number to 5 then press EXIT The digital depth now accurately shows the water depth from surface to bottom Set Language This unit s menus are available in 10 languages English French German ...

Page 69: ...er variations to suit your viewing preferences You can choose to display the chart in reverse grayscale bottom black or FishReveal mode For more information on FishReveal see the entry on that topic in this section To change the chart mode scheme 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to SONAR FEATURES ENT 2 Press to SONAR CHART MODE ENT 3 Press or to Mode Name ENT 4 Press EXIT EXIT to return to the Son...

Page 70: ...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 is just to the right of the scale It changes all echoes into short horizontal bars replicating a flasher sonar The zoom bar on the far right shows the area that s magnified when...

Page 71: ...emperature 2 and Voltage used Note Temperature 2 requires an additional optional temperature sensor Digital Data Chart Customizing the Digital Data Screen The Digital Data Chart screen can be customized To customize this screen 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to CUSTOMIZE ENT Customize selected from the Sonar Page menu left The selected W Speed box flashes black right 2 The W Speed title bar flas...

Page 72: ...sing ENT use the key to select another window to change When the selected window title bar flashes press ENT or to select data type ENT Repeat these steps until you re finished customizing then press EXIT to return to the Sonar Page Sonar Simulator This unit has a built in simulator that lets you run it as if you were on the water All sonar features and functions are useable When in simulator mode...

Page 73: ...ulator turned on Stop Chart If you are running multiple units on a boat there are times when you may want to turn off the sonar This command turns off the sonar and stops the chart from scrolling Sonar restarts automatically each time you turn on your unit 1 Press MENU to STOP CHART ENT EXIT To turn on sonar and start the chart scrolling again repeat the steps above ...

Page 74: ...reduces or eliminates surface clutter from the display It does this by changing the sensitivity of the receiver decreasing it near the surface and gradually increasing it as depth increases There are three levels of surface clarity available low medium or high The default level is off To adjust the Surface Clarity level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to SONAR FEATURES ENT Sonar Features menu wit...

Page 75: ... Units of Measure Menu right To set Speed Distance Unit of Measure press or to change the SPEED DISTANCE then press ENT After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the main page display To set Depth units from the Units of Measure menu press to DEPTH Use the keys to highlight the measure you want to use for depth and press ENT After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the main ...

Page 76: ...tom of the 2X zoom bar will be magnified Pressing the key again will give a 4X zoom and only the echoes between the top and bottom of the 4X bar will be shown on the screen Press the Zoom Out key ZOUT to return the display to the normal mode Sonar Page normal view left Same view zoomed to 2X center Same view zoomed to 4X right Zoom Zoom Bar Your unit has the handy ability to quickly zoom in on any...

Page 77: ...nnected 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 ignition switch 2...

Page 78: ...lectrical 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 fis...

Page 79: ...ransducer 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 ...

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Page 82: ... 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 r...

Page 83: ...ry 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 t...

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