Eagle Ultra Classic INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION - BRACKET............................................................................................................ 3
POWER CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................4
TRANSDUCER ................................................................................................................................ 5
SPEED/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ................................................................................................. 6
KEYBOARD BASICS ....................................................................................................................... 7
OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 8
POWER/LIGHTS .............................................................................................................................. 8
MENUS ............................................................................................................................................ 8
MODES ............................................................................................................................................8
AUTOMATIC ...................................................................................................................................11
SENSITIVITY ..................................................................................................................................11
RANGE ...........................................................................................................................................12
ZOOM ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Automatic Operation .................................................................................................................. 13
Manual Operation .......................................................................................................................14
GRAYLINE® ...................................................................................................................................14
CHART SPEED............................................................................................................................... 15
FISH ID ........................................................................................................................................... 16
FISHTRACK™ ................................................................................................................................ 16
CHART SETUP ............................................................................................................................... 17
FASTRAK™................................................................................................................................ 17
GROUPS FASTRAK™ ............................................................................................................... 18
CHART CURSOR ....................................................................................................................... 18
DISPLAY ZOOM BAR ................................................................................................................. 18
DISPLAY ZONE BAR..................................................................................................................19
DIGITAL SONAR ........................................................................................................................19
ALARMS ......................................................................................................................................... 20
DEPTH ALARMS ........................................................................................................................20
ZONE ALARM ............................................................................................................................21
FISH ALARM .............................................................................................................................. 21
ADJUST CHART SURFACE CLARITY ........................................................................................... 22
ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING (ASP) ...................................................................................22
SYSTEM SETUP.............................................................................................................................23
AUDIO/DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................23
SYSTEM INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 24
UNITS OF MEASURE ................................................................................................................24
RESET DISTANCE LOG ............................................................................................................ 24
TEMPERATURE GRAPH ........................................................................................................... 24
SIMULATOR ............................................................................................................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 26
WINDOWS SUMMARY ................................................................................................................... 29
UPS SHIPPING ............................................................................................................................... 30
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................... 31
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION .................................................................................33
Copyright © 1996, Eagle Electronics
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 Ultra Classic is the latest member of the Eagle family that combines
a high performance sonar with a wide screen. Using menu features and
“soft-key” operation, the Ultra Classic is also one of the easiest to use
sonars that Eagle has ever built. The wide “Ultravision” screen shows the
underwater world with high resolution and detail. The display and keyboard are also lighted for night operation. Both the Ultra Classic and Ultra
Classic Plus have digital boat speed, surface water temperature, and
distance travelled (log) screens. The Ultra Classic Plus comes with a
speed/temperature sensor, the Ultra Classic does not.
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 "Ultravision" 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 Ultra Classic 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 Classic'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.
FRONT
POWER CONNECTIONS
The Ultra Classic 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 lead
source as possible.
For example, if you have to extend the power cable
as close to the power
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. Both the Ultra Classic and the Ultra Classic
Plus use 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 an Ultra Classic Plus, read the speed/temperature
sensor mounting instructions on page 4. Route the sensor’s cable to the
Ultra Classic Plus’ power cable and plug it into the connector marked
“SPEED/TEMP CABLE”
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To Ultra
Classic
POWER CONNECTIONS
RED
WIRE
3 amp
FUSE
TO SPEED/TEMP
SENSOR
(Not included with
Ultra Classic.)
BLACK
WIRE
12 VOLT
BATTERY
TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION
The HS-WSBK supplied with your Ultra Classic is a 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 "shoot-through" 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 enclosed transducer 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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SPEED/TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION
(Ultra Classic Plus Only)
Mount the speed/temp sensor on the boat’s transom in a location where
the flow of water is the smoothest. There should be a minimum of
turbulence and air bubbles in the chosen location. The port (left) side of the
transom is preferred, however, the starboard (right) side can be used if
necessary. Do not mount the speed sensor behind strakes, ribs, or thruhull fittings. These will disturb the flow of water to the speed sensor. In a
typical installation, the speed sensor is mounted six to twelve inches from
the centerline of the hull. The sensor must always be in the water to
function properly. Make certain the chosen location is in the water even at
high speed or when the boat is on plane.
Once you determine the proper location, place the sensor on the transom.
Make certain the sensor’s bottom is flush with the bottom of the hull. Mark
the transom in four places, two in each slot. Drill a 5/32" mounting hole at
each location. Mount the sensor to the hull with four #10 stainless steel
screws. Use a good grade of caulking compound to seal the screws.
Adjust the sensor so it is flush with the bottom of the hull and tighten the
screws.
If the base of the transom has a radius, fill the gap between the transom
and the sensor with caulking compound. This will help ensure a smooth
water flow.
Route the sensor cable to the in-line connector on the Ultra Classic Plus’
power cable. The speed/temp sensor is now ready for use.
GOOD LOCATION
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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 Ultra Classic and it's lights on and off.
ENT, EXIT - These keys let you enter or erase values.
Ultra
Classic
ZOUT ZIN
MODE ALARM
MENU EXIT
PWRENT
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OPERATION
POWER/LIGHTS
To turn the Ultra Classic on, simply
press the PWR key. A screen similar
to the one at right appears.
The menus on this screen let you
change to the metric mode by pressing the up arrow key, adjust the screen
contrast by pressing the left or right
arrow keys, or turn Fish ID off by
pressing the down arrow key. Press
the EXIT key to erase these menus.
The PWR key also controls the lights. Once the Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic
Plus and must be purchased separately for the Ultra Classic.)
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Window Groups
You can change the displays on the
Ultra Classic 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.
Flasher
The flasher mode changes the Ultra
Classic from a graph to a flasher screen.
On the screen at right, the water depth
is 58.2 feet. A fish is at 50 feet and two
other fish show on the dial between 17
and 25 feet. The depth range shows
above the digital depth display in the
center of the screen. If you have a
speed/temperature sensor installed,
boat speed, surface water tempera-
ture, and distance travelled all show on
this screen.
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AUTOMATIC
When the Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic 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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