LCF-1440
www.lowrance.com
Pub. 988-0151-071
LCF-1440
LCD Flasher Sonar
Installation and Operation
Instructions
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications: LCF-1440.................................. 1
Installation Instructions.......................................................... 2
Preparation ...................................................................................2
Recommended Tools and Supplies ........................................... 2
Mounting the Unit ........................................................................ 2
Speaker...................................................................................... 3
Power Connections.................................................................... 4
Transducer ................................................................................ 4
Operation ....................................................................................5
Keyboard Basics............................................................................ 5
Memory.......................................................................................... 5
Menus ............................................................................................ 5
Display – Opening Screen ............................................................6
Range............................................................................................. 7
Sensitivity .....................................................................................7
Grayline
Alarms ........................................................................................... 9
Noise Reject and ASP
Display Adjustments .................................................................. 11
Sounds on/Off (Key Beep Menu) ................................................ 12
Simulator..................................................................................... 12
System Info (Unit Type Menu)................................................... 12
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Fish Alarm................................................................................. 9
Depth Alarms .......................................................................... 10
(Advanced Signal Processing)............ 11
Temperature on/Off ................................................................ 11
Depth Units of Measure.......................................................... 11
Backlights................................................................................ 12
Display Contrast ..................................................................... 12
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Notes
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Introduction
Thank you for buying a Lowrance LCF-1440 In-Dash Flasher! Your
unit is a high-quality flasher sonar designed for both professional and
novice fishermen. All Lowrance sonars have an automatic mode that
finds and displays the bottom, fish, underwater structure and more –
right out of the box. All you have to do is press the on (
However, if you want to fine-tune your unit, press the
sonar has several powerful features you can control by scrolling through
easy-to-use menus with the arrow and menu keys.
To get started with your Lowrance sonar, first read the installation
section. It contains instructions for mounting the sonar unit. If
necessary, also consult the accompanying transducer installation
instructions.
Following recommended installation practices will pay off in optimum
performance of your Lowrance sonar. Improper installation can cause
problems down the road, especially if the transducer is badly mounted.
After you've read the installation instructions, install the unit and
accessories. Then, read the rest of the manual. The more you know
about your sonar, the better it will work for you.
Take advantage of the Simulator feature. It allows you to practice
operating your sonar before you get it in the water. And when you finally
head for your favorite fishing hole, take this manual along for reference.
Capabilities and Specifications: LCF-1440
General
Case size: ...................... 3.8" diameter x 3.5" depth (9.7 cm diameter x
9.1 cm depth). Sealed, waterproof; suitable for
saltwater use.
Display:.........................Sunlight-viewable Film SuperTwist LCD. 2.5"
(6.3 cm) diameter viewing area.
Resolution:...................132 x 132 pixels (at x/y axis centerlines).
Backlighting:...............Multi-level white LED backlit screen.
Input power:................10 to 17 volts DC.
Current drain: ............140 mA lights off; 200 mA lights on full.
Back-up memory: .......Built-in memory stores sonar settings when
unit is turned off.
Sonar
Frequency:...................200 kHz.
Transducers: .................Choice of 20°, 200 kHz transducers with gray
connectors.
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Transmitter: ................800 watts peak-to-peak; 100 watts RMS.
Sonar sounding
depth capability: ........600 feet (180 meters). Actual capability depends
on transducer configuration and installation,
bottom composition and water conditions. All
sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water
than in salt water.
Depth display:.............Continuous digital readout.
Audible alarms: ..........Deep/shallow/fish.
Automatic ranging:....Yes.
Auto bottom track:.....Yes.
Surface water temp: ..Yes, when transducer with attached temp
sensor is used.
NOTICE!
The storage and operation temperature range for your unit is from
-4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees
Celsius). Extended storage or operation 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;
phone numbers are inside the manual's back cover.
Installation Instructions
Preparation
The design of the LCF-1440 allows convenient mounting in the dash of
your boat, or it can be mounted on any flat panel at least four inches in
diameter.
To mount the LCF-1440 in the dash, first make sure there is sufficient
clearance behind the panel in the desired location. Also, see that there is
adequate room to connect power and transducer cables. At least 3-1/2 inches
are needed behind the surface of the dash to clear all connectors and wiring.
Recommended Tools and supplies
Recommended tools for this job include: hole saw, drill, drill bit (for
starter hole). Required supplies for this job include: "U" bracket, lock
washers and wing nuts (included).
Mounting the Unit
Cut a 3-3/8 inch diameter mounting hole with a hole saw. A "U" bracket
is supplied to hold the sonar to the dash. Place it over the threaded
studs on the back of the unit and secure it with the lock washers and
nylon wing nuts provided with the unit.
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