Lowrance electronic X-65 User Manual

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X-65

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................

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INSTALLATION - BRACKET ............................................................................................................

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POWER CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................

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TRANSDUCER ................................................................................................................................

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KEYBOARD BASICS .......................................................................................................................

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OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................

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POWER/LIGHTS ..............................................................................................................................

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MENUS ............................................................................................................................................

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MODES ............................................................................................................................................

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AUTOMATIC ...................................................................................................................................

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SENSITIVITY ..................................................................................................................................

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RANGE ...........................................................................................................................................

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Upper and Lower Limits ..............................................................................................................

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ZOOM .............................................................................................................................................

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Automatic Operation ...................................................................................................................

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Manual Operation .......................................................................................................................

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GRAYLINE® ...................................................................................................................................

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CHART SPEED ...............................................................................................................................

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FISH ID ...........................................................................................................................................

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FISHTRACK™ ................................................................................................................................

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CHART SETUP ...............................................................................................................................

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FASTRAK™ ................................................................................................................................

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GROUPS FASTRAK™ ...............................................................................................................

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CHART CURSOR .......................................................................................................................

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DISPLAY ZOOM BAR .................................................................................................................

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DISPLAY ZONE BAR ..................................................................................................................

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DIGITAL SONAR ........................................................................................................................

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ALARMS .........................................................................................................................................

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DEPTH ALARMS ........................................................................................................................

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ZONE ALARM ............................................................................................................................

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FISH ALARM ..............................................................................................................................

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ADJUST CHART SURFACE CLARITY ...........................................................................................

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ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING (ASP) ...................................................................................

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SYSTEM SETUP .............................................................................................................................

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AUDIO/DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................

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SYSTEM INFORMATION ...........................................................................................................

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UNITS OF MEASURE ................................................................................................................

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RESET DISTANCE LOG ............................................................................................................

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TEMPERATURE GRAPH ...........................................................................................................

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SIMULATOR ...............................................................................................................................

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PRESET OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................

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KEEL OFFSET ............................................................................................................................

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CALIBRATE SPEED ...................................................................................................................

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WINDOWS SUMMARY ...................................................................................................................

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TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................

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WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................

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UPS SHIPPING ...............................................................................................................................

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INTERNATIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION ....................................................

INSIDE BACK COVER

Copyright © 1996, Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.

All features and specifications subject to change without notice. All screens in this manual are simulated.

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INTRODUCTION

The X-65 is the latest member of the Lowrance family that combines a high performance sonar with a wide screen. Using menu features and “softkey” operation, the X-65 is also one of the easiest to use sonars that Lowrance® has ever built. The wide “Clearvision” screen shows the underwater world with high resolution and detail. The display and keyboard are also lighted for night operation. The X-65 has digital boat speed, surface water temperature, and distance travelled (log) screens.

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Dimensions................................................

5 7/8"H x 7 3/4"W x 3 7/8"D

Transmitter Frequency ..............................

192 kHz

Transmitter Power .....................................

600 watts (p-p, typical)

 

75 watts (RMS, typical)

Display ......................................................

Supertwist "Clearvision" LCD

 

160 vertical x 160 horizontal

 

25,600 total pixels

NOTICE!

The storage temperature for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the factory's Customer Service Department or your local service center.

INSTALLATION

MOUNTING

Install the X-65 in any convenient location, provided there is clearance behind the unit when it is tilted for the best viewing angle. Holes in the bracket base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting. You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back of thin fiberglass panels to secure the mounting hardware. Make certain there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power and transducer cables.

The X-65's gimbal bracket will also accept the GBSA-1 swivel bracket adapter that lets you rotate the unit a full 360°.

The smallest hole that allows one power or transducer connector to pass through is 3/4". After the hole is drilled, push the transducer connector up through the hole first, then drop the power cable down through it.

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After the cables have been routed, fill the hole with a good marine sealing compound. Offset the bracket to cover the hole. Route the power cable through the slot. Break out one of the holes in the back of the bracket for the transducer cable.

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POWER CONNECTIONS

The X-65 works from a twelve-volt battery system. For the best results, attach the power cable directly to the battery. You can attach the power cable to an accessory or power buss, however you may have problems with electrical interference. Therefore, it’s safer to go ahead and attach the power cable directly to the battery. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gauge wire onto it. The power cable has two wires, red and black. Red is the positive lead, black is negative or ground. Make certain to attach the in-line fuse holder to the red leadas close to the power source as possible.

For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short. The X-65 Plus requires a 3-amp fuse.

IMPORTANT!

Do not use this product without a 3-amp fuse wired into the power cable! Failure to use a 3-amp fuse will void your warranty.

If you’re installing a speed/temperature sensor, read it's mounting instructions. Route the sensor’s cable to the X-65's power cable and plug it into the connector marked “SPEED/TEMP CABLE”

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To X-65

POWER CONNECTIONS

 

RED

 

WIRE

BLACK

3 amp

WIRE

FUSE

TO SPEED/TEMP SENSOR

(Not included)

12 VOLT

BATTERY

TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION

Some X-65s are packed with a HS-WSBK transom mount transducer. It can be installed on any outboard or stern-drive (inboard\outboard) powered boat. It can also be permanently installed inside the boat to "shootthrough" the hull on some fiberglass boats.

The “kick-up” mounting bracket helps prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving. If the transducer does “kickup”, the bracket can easily be pushed back in place without tools.

Read the transducer's installation manual carefully before attempting the installation. Determine which of the mounting positions is right for your boat. Use extreme care if mounting the transducer inside the hull, since once it is epoxied into position, the transducer usually can't be removed without damaging it. Remember, the transducer location is the most critical part of a sonar installation. If it isn't done properly, the sonar can't perform to its designed potential.

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KEYBOARD

The keyboard has keys arranged in two vertical columns beneath the arrow keys. The menu key near the bottom left corner of the keyboard activates the first menu page. The other keys are used to activate the alarm menu, make menu selections, and change modes.

MODE - Pressing this key switches the unit between different sonar modes.

MENU - Press this key to show the menus and gain access to most functions.

ARROW KEYS - These keys are used to make menu selections and to move objects on the screen.

ZOUT, ZIN - These keys let you zoom the screen in and out to see detail.

ALARM - Press this key to activate any of the sonar alarms.

PWR - This key turns the X-65 and it's lights on and off.

ENT, EXIT - These keys let you enter or erase values.

LOWRANCE

 

X-65

ZOUT

ZIN

MODE

ALARM

MENU

EXIT

ENT

PWR

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OPERATION

POWER/LIGHTS

To turn the X-65 on, simply press the PWR key. A screen similar to the one at right appears.

The menu on this screen let you adjust the screen contrast by pressing the left or right arrow keys. Press the EXIT key to erase these menu.

The PWR key also controls the lights. Once the X-65 is turned on, press the PWR key to turn the lights on. Press the PWR key again to turn the lights off.

To turn the X-65 off, press and hold the PWR key while a "countdown" appears on the screen. The unit will shut itself off when the countdown reaches zero. Release the PWR key.

MENUS

The X-65 uses menus extensively to guide you through the functions and features of the unit. To use the menus, simply press the MENU key. The options on the menus let you to customize the unit to your particular needs and water conditions. Use the up and down arrow keys to move to different menus. The left and right arrow keys select and adjust menu items. If you ever get lost in a menu, simply press the EXIT key. This clears the menus from the screen.

MODES

The X-65 has four different modes: digital/chart, split-chart, full chart, and window groups. To select a different mode, simply press the MODE key. A screen similar to the one at right appears. Press the up or down arrow key to select the desired mode, then press EXIT key to erase the modes menu. A summary of the modes starts on the next page.

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Full Chart

This is the default mode used when the X-65 is first turned on. The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left. Depth scales on the right side of the screen makes it easy to determine the depth of fish, structure, and other objects. The line at the top of the screen represents the surface. The bottom depth shows at the top left corner of the screen. The word "AUTO" at the screen's top center shows that the X-65 is in the automatic mode,

freeing you from sensitivity, range, and noise rejection adjustments.

Split Chart

A split chart shows the underwater world from the surface to the bottom on the right side of the screen. The left side shows an enlarged version of the right side. The zoom range shows at the bottom of the screen. In this example, the zoom range is 2X, or two times the right side's view. By pressing the ZOUT and ZIN keys, you can change the left side's zoom from 2X to 4X and back.

Digital/Chart

The digital/chart shows the chart on the right side of the screen. The left side has four digital boxes containing the water depth at the top of the screen, boat speed, distance travelled (log), and surface water temperature. At the bottom of the screen is a temperature graph. (Note: Speed, distance, and temperature displays require a speed/temperature sensor which comes with the X-65 Plus and must be purchased separately for the X-65.)

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Window Groups

You can change the displays on the X- 65 by using the windows feature. This lets you use different displays for your own fishing or boating situations. This feature gives you 8 different display screens in the window groups alone.

The screens available in the windows mode are divided into two or more windows per screen. Each screen of windows is called a “group”. Group “A” as shown above has the digital depth display in one window, battery voltage in another, water temperature, speed, and distance travelled.

To use the windows feature, first press the MODE key. A screen similar to the one shown at right appears. Highlight the "Group" menu at the bottom of the screen. Now press the left or right arrow keys to sequence through the available groups. When the desired group appears, press the EXIT key to erase the modes menu.

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AUTOMATIC

When the X-65 is first turned on, the Automatic feature is enabled. This is indicated by the word “AUTO” at the top of the screen. The Automatic feature adjusts the sensitivity and range so the bottom signal is displayed in the lower half of the screen at all times.

To turn Automatic off, first press the MENU key, then press the up or down arrow keys until the "AUTO" menu appears. Press the left arrow key to

switch to the manual mode. The letters “Man” appear at the top of the screen, indicating the unit is in the manual mode. To turn Automatic on, repeat the above steps to get the auto menu, then press the right arrow key.

SENSITIVITY

The sensitivity controls the ability of the unit to pick up echoes. A low sensitivity level excludes much of the bottom information, fish signals, and other target information. High sensitivity levels enables you to see this detail, but it can also clutter the screen

with many undesired signals. Typically, the best sensitivity level shows a good solid bottom signal with Grayline and some surface clutter.

When the X-65 is in the Automatic mode, the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to keep a solid bottom signal displayed, plus a little more. This gives it the capability to show fish and other detail.

However, situations occur where it

becomes necessary to increase or decrease the sensitivity. This typically happens when you wish to see more detail, so an increase in sensitivity is indicated. The procedure to adjust it is the same whether the unit is in the automatic or manual mode.

To adjust the sensitivity, press the MENU key, then press the up or down arrow keys until the "SENS" menu appears as shown above.

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The sensitivity menu has left and right arrows, plus a horizontal bar graph. The graph gives a visual indication of the sensitivity level. The number to the right of the bar graph shows the percentage of sensitivity in use.

To increase the sensitivity level, press the right arrow key. As you press the key, the menu’s bar graph will grow wider and the percentage will increase in value. You can also see the difference on the chart record as it scrolls. When the sensitivity is at the desired level, release the key.

To decrease the sensitivity level, press the left arrow key. The bar graph and percentage will decrease. When the sensitivity is at the desired level, release the key. When you reach either the maximum or minimum limit, a tone sounds.

To erase the menu, press the EXIT key.

RANGE - Automatic

When turned on for the first time, the X-65 automatically places the bottom signal in the lower half of the screen. This is called Auto Ranging and is part of the automatic function. Typically, the range cannot be changed manually while the unit is in automatic, as shown at right. However, depending upon the bottom depth and the current range, you can change the range to a different depth. In the example screen shown below, the bottom depth has

descended to a point where you can change the range to 150 feet. To do this, simply press the right arrow key while the Auto Range menu is displayed. When you're finished with

this menu, press the EXIT key to erase it.

RANGE - Manual

The X-65 gives you complete control over the range when it’s in the manual mode.

To change the range, first make certain the X-65 is in the manual mode. Next, press the MENU key and the up or down arrow keys until the range

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