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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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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
Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic gives you complete
control over the range when it’s in the
manual mode.
To change the range, first make certain the Ultra Classic is in the manual
mode. Next, press the MENU key and
the up or down arrow keys until the
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range menu appears as shown at
right. Press the left or right arrow keys
to decrease or increase the range.
The available ranges are 0-5, 10, 20,
30, 40, 60, 100, 150, 200, 300, 500,
800, and 1000 feet. After the desired
range is displayed, press the EXIT
key to erase the range menu.
NOTE: The depth capability of the
Ultra Classic depends on the transducer installation, water and bottom
conditions, and other factors.
ZOOM
Enlarging or “zooming” the picture is a common method used to show
small detail and fish signals. The Ultra Classic gives you two different
zoom sizes, plus a split screen zoom option. The zoom operation and
adjustment is different in the automatic and manual modes.
ZOOM - AUTOMATIC MODE
The only way to zoom the screen in automatic mode is to simply press the
ZIN (zoom-in) key. This enlarges all echoes on the screen to twice their
normal size. If you press the ZIN key again, the screen is "zoomed" to four
times normal size. To return the screen to 2X or normal, simply press the
ZOUT (zoom-out) key until the desired zoom appears.
NO ZOOM 2X ZOOM
When the Ultra Classic is in the 2X or 4X zooms, "2X" or "4X" appears in
the lower right corner of the screen, showing which mode the unit is
currently in.
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ZOOM - MANUAL MODE
The Z-IN (zoom-in) and Z-OUT (zoom-out) keys enlarge and reduce the
size of the echoes on the screen when the unit is in the manual mode, the
same as the automatic mode.
However, you can manually adjust the
zoom when the unit is in the manual
mode. To do this, press the MENU
key, then press the right or left arrow
keys until the "CHART ZOOM" menu
appears. Now press the right arrow
key. A screen similar to the one at
right appears.
This is the split-screen zoom menu. A
zoom bar shows at the far right side of
the screen. All echoes between the
top and bottom of the zoom bar are
shown on the left side of the screen. Pressing the up or down arrow keys
moves the zoom bar up or down. As you adjust the zoom bar, the range
changes on the left side of the screen at the same time.
To return to the full-screen mode, simply press the EXIT key. This also
erases the zoom bar and move zoom menu.
GRAYLINE
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GRAYLINE lets you distinguish between strong and weak echoes. It
“paints” gray on targets that are stronger than a preset value. This allows
you to tell the difference between a hard and soft bottom. For example, a
soft, muddy or weedy bottom returns a weaker signal which is shown with
a narrow or no gray line. A hard bottom returns a strong signal which
causes a wide gray line.
If you have two signals of equal size, one with gray and the other without,
then the target with gray is the stronger signal. This helps distinguish
weeds from trees on the bottom, or fish from structure.
GRAYLINE is adjustable. Since GRAYLINE shows the difference between strong and weak signals, adjusting the sensitivity may require a
different GRAYLINE level, also. The level chosen by the Ultra Classic at
power on is usually adequate for most conditions. Experiment with your
unit to find the GRAYLINE setting that’s best for you.
To adjust the GRAYLINE level, press the MENU key, then press the up
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or down arrow keys until the
GRAYLINE menu appears. A screen
similar to the one at right appears.
Press the left arrow key to decrease
the gray level or the right arrow key to
increase it. The percentage of
GRAYLINE in use changes as the
arrow keys are pressed. The bar chart
also gives a graphical indication of the
GRAYLINE level. You can see the
change on the screen (both on the
menu and on the chart record) as you
press the keys. After you’ve finished,
press the EXIT key to erase the menu.
CHART SPEED
The rate echoes scroll across the screen is called the chart speed. It’s
adjustable by first pressing the menu key, then pressing the up or down
arrow keys until the "CHT SPD" (chart speed) menu appears as shown
below left. Increase the chart speed by pressing the right arrow key or
decrease it by pressing the left arrow key. The percentage of chart speed
in use changes as the arrow keys are pressed. The bar chart also gives
a graphical indication of the chart speed. You can see the change on the
screen (both on the menu and on the chart record) as you press the keys.
After you’ve made the adjustment, press the EXIT key to erase the menu.
CHART SPEED MENU CHART STOP MENU
To stop the chart, press the menu key, then press the up or down arrow
keys until the "CHART" menu appears as shown above right. Press the
left arrow key to stop the chart. To start the chart again, press the right
arrow key.
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FISH ID
The Fish ID feature identifies targets that meet certain conditions as fish.
The microcomputer analyses all echoes and eliminates surface clutter,
thermoclines, and other signals that are undesirable. In most instances,
remaining targets are fish. The Fish ID feature displays symbols on the
screen in place of the actual fish echoes. There are four fish symbol sizes:
tiny, small, medium, and large. These are used to designate the relative
size between targets. In other words, it displays a small fish symbol when
it thinks a target is a small fish, a medium fish symbol on a larger target, etc.
The microcomputer is sophisticated, but it can be fooled. It can't distinguish between fish and other suspended objects such as trotlines, turtles,
submerged floats, air bubbles, etc. Individual tree limbs extending outwards from a group of limbs is the hardest object for the Fish ID feature
to distinguish from fish.
You may see Fish ID symbols on the screen when actually, there are no
fish. Practice with the unit in both the Fish ID mode and without to become
more familiar with the Fish ID feature.
When the Ultra Classic is turned on,
the Fish ID feature is automatically
turned on, also. To turn the Fish ID
feature off, press the menu key, then
press the arrow keys until the FISH ID
menu appears. Press the left arrow
key to turn the fish ID feature off. To
turn the Fish ID feature on again,
repeat the above steps, but press the
right arrow key until the "ON" is highlighted. Any targets the microcomputer determines are fish will be displayed as fish symbols.
Remember, the Fish ID feature can’t be used when the Ultra Classic is in
the manual mode. If you turn the Fish ID feature on when the Ultra Classic
is in manual, the microcomputer will turn the automatic feature on. If you
turn automatic off when the Fish ID feature is on, the Fish ID feature will
be turned off also.
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 ID feature is on.
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When the Ultra Classic is turned on, FishTrack is enabled. To turn the
FishTrack feature off, press the menu key, then press the up or down
arrow keys until the FISH ID menu appears. Now press the left arrow key.
Pressing it once switches the FishTrack feature off, but leaves Fish ID on.
To turn FishTrack on, press the right arrow key, which highlights the
"TRACK" label on the Fish ID menu.
CHART SETUP
The Ultra Classic lets you customize
the chart screen. To do this, press the
MENU key, then press the up or down
arrow keys until the "CHART SETUP"
menu appears. Now press the right
arrow key. The screen shown at right
appears.
The digital depth display at the top left
corner of the screen normally shows
in large numbers. You can change this
to smaller numbers or turn it off completely using the "Show Digital" menu
at the top of this screen.
You can also turn the temperature, speedometer, distance log, zoom bar,
zone alarm bar, fastrak, and cursor on or off using this menu. See below
for more information on these items.
FASTRAK
This feature converts all echoes to
short horizontal lines on the display’s
far right side. The graph continues to
operate normally. FASTRAK gives you
a rapid update of conditions directly
under the boat. This makes it useful
for ice fishing, or when you’re fishing
at anchor. Since the unit is not moving, fish signals are long, drawn out
lines on a normal chart display.
FASTRAK converts the graph to a
vertical bar graph that, with practice,
makes a useful addition to fishing at a
stationary location.
To turn FASTRAK on, highlight the "Show Fastrak" label on the "Chart
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Setup" menu, then press the right arrow key. Press the EXIT key to erase
the menu. A screen similar to the one at the bottom of the previous page
appears. To turn Fastrak off, repeat the
above steps.
Groups Fastrack
Several windows groups have a Fastrack screen that looks a little different
than the Fastrack used on the full screen
chart. Windows Fastrack, shown on
the right side of this screen also converts echoes to short horizontal lines,
but it also gives you scale lines to make
it easier to determine the depth of the
targets. You can use group "H" shown
at right to help you learn how to use the Fastrack feature. Remember,
Fastrack is only showing you the first column of echoes from the normal
display as they appear. It is simply converting each dot to a horizontal line.
CHART CURSOR
The Ultra Classic has a chart cursor that allows you to pinpoint a target’s
depth. The cursor is simply a horizontal line that extends across the
display from left to right. A depth box
at the end of the line on the right side
shows the line’s depth. In the example
at right, the cursor (line) is at 41.1 feet.
To display the chart cursor, highlight
the "Show Cursor" on the "Chart Setup"
menu, then press the right arrow key.
A screen similar to the one at right
appears. Use the up and down arrow
keys to move the cursor up or down to
the desired depth.
To turn the chart cursor off, repeat the
above steps. The Ultra Classic returns to the sonar screen without the
chart cursor.
DISPLAY ZOOM BAR
When the unit is in the split-screen zoom mode, the zoom bar doesn’t
normally show on the screen. The zoom bar shows the section of water
on the right side of the screen that is being enlarged on the left side. To
turn the zoom bar on continuously when the split-screen mode is on,
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highlight the "Show Zoom Bar" on the
"Chart Setup" menu, then press the
right arrow key. Now press the EXIT
key. If you're not in the split-screen
mode, change to that mode. A screen
similar to the one at right appears.
To turn the zoom bar off, repeat the
above steps.
DISPLAY ZONE BAR
The zone alarm has a range bar. Any
echoes that appear between the top
and bottom of this bar triggers the
zone alarm. This bar normally doesn't
show on the screen. To turn the zone
bar on continuously, highlight the
"Show Zone Bar" on the "Chart Setup"
menu, then press the right arrow key.
Now press the EXIT key. A screen
similar to the one at right appears.To
turn the zone bar off, repeat the above
steps.
See the Alarms section in this manual
for more information on the zone alarm.
DIGITAL SONAR
When the Ultra Classic is turned on, the digital depth display is located at
the top left corner of the screen. This display comes from a separate digital
sonar built into the unit. It displays only the bottom depth. If it loses the
bottom, the last known depth will flash on the display. When the digital
finds the bottom, it will automatically display the bottom depth again.
The digital sonar can be turned off, however this also turns all automatic
features off also, such as auto sensitivity, auto ranging, and the Fish ID.
feature.
To turn the digital off, first press the MENU key, then press the up or down
arrow keys until the "DIGITAL SONAR" menu appears. Press the left
arrow key to turn it off.
Note: Turning the digital sonar off also turns the automatic mode off,
including Fish ID, and the depth alarms.
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ALARMS
The Ultra Classic has three different types of sonar alarms. The first is the
Fish Alarm. It sounds when the Fish I.D. feature determines an echo or
group of echoes is a fish. Another alarm is the Zone Alarm which consists
of a bar. Any echo that appears inside this bar triggers this alarm. The last
alarm is called the Depth Alarm. Only the bottom signal will trigger this
alarm. This is useful as an anchor watch, a shallow water alert, or for
navigation.
To adjust an alarm, first press the
ALARM key. The screen shown at
right appears. Follow the instructions
below for setting each alarm.
DEPTH ALARMS
The depth alarms sound a tone when
the bottom signal goes shallower than
the shallow alarm’s setting or deeper
than the deep alarm’s setting. For
example, if you set the shallow alarm
to ten feet, the alarm will sound a tone
if the bottom signal is less than ten
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. No other targets will trip
these alarms. If you turn the digital off, the depth alarms will be inoperative.
These alarms can be used at the same time or individually.
To adjust the shallow alarm, highlight
the "Shallow Depth" label. To adjust
the deep alarm, highlight the "Deep
Depth" label. Both alarms adjust identically. We'll use the shallow alarm as
an example. Highlight the "Shallow
Depth" label, then press the right arrow key. The screen shown at right
appears.
Use the up or down arrow keys to
select the number, the right and left
keys to move from number to number
in the depth. For example, to set the shallow alarm depth to 10 feet, press
the right arrow key once, then press the up arrow key once. The changes
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the second "0" to a "1". Next, press the
right arrow key again and press the
down arrow key once. This changes
the "1" at the end of the number to a
"0". The depth now shows 10 feet.
Press the ENT key to accept this
setting. The Ultra Classic returns to
the alarms menu, showing a shallow
depth of 10 feet. Now you can activate
the alarm by highlighting the "Shallow
Alm" label and pressing the right arrow key.
With the shallow alarm set at ten feet, anytime the digital display goes
below ten feet, the shallow alarm sounds.
Set the deep alarm in the same manner. If the bottom depth reading goes
below the deep alarm setting, the deep alarm will sound.
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 turn the zone alarm on,
highlight the "Zone Alarm" label on the
alarms menu, then press the right
arrow key. To adjust the zone alarm,
highlight the "Zone Adjust" label, then
press the right arrow key. A screen
similar to the one at right appears.
To adjust the top of the zone bar
higher or lower, press the up or down
arrow keys while the up and down arrows are surrounding the "Upper
Zone" on the screen as shown above. To adjust the bottom of the zone bar,
first press the right arrow key to move the arrows to the "Lower Zone" on
the screen, then use the up or down arrow keys.
When the zone alarm is set, press the EXIT key to erase the menus.
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. A different tone
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sounds for each fish symbol size shown on the display. To turn the fish
alarm on, press the ALARM key, then highlight the "Fish Alarm" label and
press the right arrow key. The unit will revert to the sonar display with the
fish alarm turned on. Repeat the above steps to turn the fish alarm off.
Note: If the unit is in the manual mode, turning the Fish Alarm on will also
turn the automatic mode and Fish ID on, also.
ADJUST CHART SURFACE CLARITY
The markings extending downward from the zero line on the chart are
called “surface clutter.” These markings are caused by wave action, boat
wakes, temperature inversion, and other natural causes.
The Surface Clarity Control (SCC)
reduces or eliminates surface clutter
signals from the display. SCC varies
the sensitivity of the receiver, decreasing it near the surface and gradually
increasing it as the depth increases.
The maximum depth that SCC will
affect is 75% of the selected depth
range. For example, on a 0-60 foot
range with maximum SCC, surface
clutter will be reduced down to 45 feet.
There are three levels of SCC available on the Ultra Classic: low, medium, and high. When it’s turned on for
the first time, the SCC level is low. To change it, press the MENU key, then
press the up or down arrow keys until the "Surface Clarity" menu appears.
Now use the left or right arrow keys to change it. When you're finished,
press the EXIT key to erase the SCC menu.
ASP (Advanced Signal Processing)
The ASP feature is a noise rejection system built into the Ultra Classic that
constantly evaluates the effects of boat speed, water conditions, and
interference. This automatic feature gives you the best display possible
under most conditions.
The ASP feature is an effective tool in combating noise. In sonar terms,
noise is any undesired signal. It is caused by electrical and mechanical
sources such as bilge pumps, engine ignition systems and wiring, air
bubbles passing over the face of the transducer, even vibration from the
engine. In all cases, noise can produce unwanted marks on the display.
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The ASP feature has two levels Normal and High. If you have high
noise levels, try using the “High” ASP
setting. However, if you are having
trouble with noise, we suggest that
you take steps to find the interference
source and fix it, rather than continually using the unit with the high ASP
setting. However, there are times when
you may want to turn the ASP feature
off. This allows you to view all incoming echoes before they are processed
by the ASP feature.
To change the ASP level, press the MENU key then press the up or down
arrow keys until the "ASP" menu appears. Now use the left or right arrow
keys to change it. When you're finished, press the EXIT key to erase the
ASP menu.
SYSTEM SETUP
The following features are available
through the "System Setup" menu. To
access this menu, press the MENU
key, then press the up or down arrow
keys until the "System Setup" menu
appears. Press the right arrow key.
The screen shown at right appears.
Audio/Display
You can adjust the display's contrast
and turn the speaker off or on using
this menu. To do this, highlight the
"Audio/Display" label on the system
setup menu, then press the right arrow key. The screen at right appears.
To adjust the contrast, highlight the
"Contrast" menu, then use the left or
right arrow key to change it. Look at
the pattern at the bottom of this screen
to adjust the contrast for the best
sharpness.
To turn the speaker off, highlight the
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"Speaker" label, then press the left arrow key to turn it off.
System Information
This screen shows some basic data about the Ultra Classic. To view this,
highlight the "System Info" label on the System Setup menu, then press
the right arrow key. The system info screen appears. To erase this screen,
press the EXIT key. The Ultra Classic returns to the System Setup menu.
Units of Measure
The Ultra Classic normally shows the
depth in feet, speed in statute miles
per hour, distance in statute miles,
and temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. You can change any of these
settings using the units of measure
menu. To do this, highlight the "Units
of Measure" label on the System Setup
menu, then press the right arrow key.
The screen at right appears. Highlight
the item you want to change, then
press the right or left arrow key to
change it. To erase this screen, press
the EXIT key.
Reset Distance Log
If you have a speed sensor attached to the Ultra Classic, the unit starts
counting the distance you've travelled each time you turn it on. You can
reset this distance to zero by turning the unit off and on again, however,
it's easier to highlight the "Reset Distance Log" label on the System Setup
menu, then press the right arrow key. This resets the log and keeps you
in the System Setup menu. To erase this menu, press the EXIT key.
Temperature Graph
Some of the Ultra Classic's screens have a
temperature graph, as shown at right. Normally, the temperature graph has a 2° range.
On the screen shown at right, the temperature graph has a range from 72° to 74°. You
can change this range to 4° or 10° using the
"Temp Graph" label on the System Setup
menu. Highlight that label, then press the
right arrow key until the desired temperature
graph range is highlighted. Press the EXIT
key to erase the menu.
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Simulator
The Ultra Classic has a simulator built in that lets you use it as if you are
on the water. All features and functions of the unit are usable. A message
appears occasionally to remind you that the simulator is on.
To use the simulator, press the MENU key, then press the up or down
arrow keys until the "System Setup" menu appears. When it does, press
the right arrow key. Now press the up or down arrow keys until the
"Simulator" label is highlighted. Finally, press the right arrow key. The
Ultra Classic returns to a sonar screen with simulated echoes scrolling
across the screen.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your unit is not working, or if you need technical help, please use the
following troubleshooting section before contacting the factory customer
service department. It may save you the trouble of returning your unit.
Unit won’t turn on:
1. Check the power cable’s connection at the unit. Also check the wiring.
2. Make certain the power cable is wired properly. The red wire connects
to the positive battery terminal, black to negative or ground.
3. Check the fuse.
4. Measure the battery voltage at the unit’s power connector. It should be
at least 11 volts. If it isn’t, the wiring to the unit is defective, the battery
terminals or wiring on the terminals are corroded, or the battery needs
charging.
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. Inspect the transducer cable for breaks, cuts, or pinched wires.
3. Check both the transducer and power connectors. Make certain both
are securely plugged in to the unit.
Weak bottom echo, digital readings erratic, or no fish signals:
1. Make certain transducer is pointing straight down. Clean the face of the
transducer. Oil, dirt, and fuel can cause a film to form on the transducer,
reducing its effectiveness. If the transducer is mounted inside the hull, be
sure it is shooting through only one layer of fiberglass and that it is securely
bonded to the hull. Do NOT use RTV silicone rubber adhesive or
Marinetex
2. Electrical 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.
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3. The water may be deeper than the sonar’s ability to find the bottom. If
the sonar can’t find the bottom signal while it’s in the automatic mode, the
digital will flash continuously. It may change the range to limits far greater
than the water you are in. If this happens, place the unit in the manual
mode, then change the range to a realistic one, (for example, 0-100 feet)
and increase the sensitivity. As you move into shallower water, a bottom
signal should appear.
4. Check the battery voltage. If the voltage drops, the unit’s transmitter
power also drops, reducing its ability to find the bottom or targets.
Bottom echo disappears at high speeds or erratic digital reading or
weak bottom echo while boat is moving
1. The transducer may be in turbulent water. It must be mounted in a
smooth flow of water in order for the sonar to work at all boat speeds. Air
bubbles in the water disrupt the sonar signals, interfering with its ability to
find the bottom or other targets. The technical term for this is Cavitation.
2. Electrical 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 fish arches when the Fish ID feature is off:
1. Make certain transducer is pointing straight down. This is the most
common problem if a partial arch is displayed.
2. The sensitivity may not be high enough. In order for the unit to display
a fish arch, it has to be able to receive the fish’s echo from the time it enters
the cone until it leaves. If the sensitivity is not high enough, the unit shows
the fish only when it is in the center of the cone.
3. Use the Zoom feature. It is much easier to display fish arches when
zoomed in on a small range of water than a large one. For example, you
will have much better luck seeing fish arches with a 30 to 60 foot range than
a 0 to 60 foot range. This enlarges the targets, allowing the display to show
much more detail.
4. The boat must be moving at a slow trolling speed to see fish arches.
If the boat is motionless, fish stay in the cone, showing on the screen as
straight horizontal lines.
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NOISE
A major cause of sonar problems is electrical noise. This usually appears
on the sonar’s display as random patterns of dots or lines. In severe cases,
it can completely cover the screen with black dots, or cause the unit
operate erratically, or not at all.
To eliminate or minimize the effects of electrical noise, first try to
determine the cause. With the boat at rest in the water, the first thing you
should do is turn all electrical equipment on the boat off. Make certain the
engine is off, also. Turn your Ultra Classic on, then turn off ASP (Advanced
Signal Processing). There should be a steady bottom signal on the
display. Now turn on each piece of electrical equipment on the boat and
view the effect on the sonar’s display. For example, turn on the bilge pump
and view the sonar display for noise. If no noise is present, turn the pump
off, then turn on the VHF radio and transmit. Keep doing this until all
electrical equipment has been turned on, their effect on the sonar display
noted, then turned off.
If you find noise interference from an electrical instrument, trolling motor,
pump, or radio, try to isolate the problem. You can usually reroute the
sonar unit’s power cable and transducer 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 the sonar unit is turned off, then start the engine.
Increase the RPM with the gearshift in neutral. If noise appears on the
display, the problem could be one of three things; spark plugs, alternator,
or tachometer wiring. Try using resistor spark plugs, alternator filters, or
routing the sonar unit’s power cable away from engine wiring. Again,
routing the power cable directly to the battery helps eliminate noise
problems. Make certain to use the in-line fuse supplied with the unit when
wiring the power cable to the battery.
When no noise appears on the sonar unit after all of the above tests, then
the noise source is probably cavitation. Many novices or persons with
limited experience make hasty sonar installations which function perfectly
in shallow water, or when the boat is at rest. In nearly all cases, the cause
of the malfunction will be the location and/or angle of the transducer. The
face of the transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow
of water at all boat speeds. Read your transducer owner’s manual for the
best mounting position.
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WINDOWS SUMMARY
GROUP "A"
GROUP "C"
GROUP "E"
GROUP "B"
GROUP "D"
GROUP "F"
GROUP "G"
GROUP "H"
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Eagle's UPS Return Service
Eagle Electronics and United Parcel Service (UPS) are proud to offer all
of our customers free shipping for all units sent to us for repair or service.
If you have to send this unit to the factory, and you are in the continental
United States, use the enclosed UPS shipping label for easy, free shipping
to our factory customer service department. There are six easy steps:
1.Call Eagle at the toll-free number on the front of this flyer for a Return
Authorization (RA) number and instructions about what accessories to
return. Do not return a product to the factory without a Return
Authorization (RA) Number!
2.Pack your unit and any accessories in the original shipping container,
if possible. Be sure to include proof of purchase for warranty
verification!
3. Write a brief note detailing the problem you're having with the unit.
Please include your name, address, and daytime telephone number.
4. Please include payment for non-warranty repairs. Check, money order,
Visa, or MasterCard may be used.
5.Fill in your name, address, zip code, date, and RA number in the blanks
provided on the UPS form included with your unit.
6.Attach the label to the shipping box, tear off the tab for your receipt and
give the package to any UPS driver or take the package to any UPS
Customer Center. You will not be charged for this shipment.
That's it! Your unit will be shipped to Eagle's customer service department
at no charge to you. Units under warranty will be returned to you at no
charge.
NOTE!
Eagle will pay UPS surface shipping charges both to and from the factory
for this unit in the event it needs repair. Your unit is insured against loss
or shipping damage when you use the enclosed UPS label.
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KEEP THIS LABEL!
YOU WILL NEED IT IF YOU EVER NEED TO RETURN YOUR UNIT TO THE
This UPS shipping offer is good only in the continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii).
Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our shipping
policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to
do so without notice.
FACTORY FOR REPAIR.
Accessory Ordering Information
To order accessories such as power cables or transducers, please contact:
1) Your local marine dealer. Most quality dealers that handle marine
electronic equipment should be able to assist you with these items.
Consult your local telephone directory for listings.
2) LEI Extras, Inc. P.O. Box 129 Catoosa, OK 74015-0129
or call
800-324-0045
(USA orders only.)
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EAGLE ELECTRONICS
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
“We", “our”, or “us” refers to EAGLE ELECTRONICS, a division of LEI, the manufacturer of this
product. “You” or “your” refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer
item for personal, family, or household use.
We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and
against failure to conform to this product’s written specifications, all for one year (1) from the
date of original purchase by you. WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT. Your
remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner
that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship, or any non-conformity with the
product’s written specifications, occurred within one year from the date of your original
purchase, which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip. Any such defect,
malfunction, or non-conformity which occurs within one year from your original purchase date
will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably
equivalent to this product, at our option, within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product.
If such defect, malfunction, or non-conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts
to repair by us, you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund
for the product. THIS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND (AS JUST DESCRIBED) IS
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT,
MALFUNCTION, OR NON-CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY
LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER. WE WILL
NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances: (1) when the product has been
serviced or repaired by anyone other than us, (2) when the product has been connected,
installed, combined, altered, adjusted, or handled in a manner other than according to the
instructions furnished with the product, (3) when any serial number has been effaced, altered,
or removed, or (4) when any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from any accident,
misuse, negligence, or carelessness, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner’s manual for the product.
We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without
incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items
previously manufactured.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary
from state to state.
REMINDER: You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original
purchase in case warranty service is ever required.
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How to Obtain Service
(Canadian Customers Only)
We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Eagle
replacement parts. If you need service or repairs, contact the Eagle Factory Customer Service
Department at the toll-free number listed below. A technician may be able to solve the problem
and save you the inconvenience of returning your unit. You will be asked for your unit's serial
number.
800-324-1354
Canada Only. Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Central Time.
How to Obtain Service
(International Customers Only)
If you need service or repairs, contact the dealer in the country you purchased your unit.
WARRANTY REPAIR WILL BE HONORED ONLY IN THE COUNTRY
UNIT WAS PURCHASED.
Please follow the shipping instructions shown below on this page if you have to mail your unit
to the dealer. For proper testing, repair, and service, send a brief note with the product
describing the problem. Be sure to include your name, return shipping address, and a daytime
telephone number.
Shipping Information
When sending a product for repair, we recommend you do the following:
1. Always use the original shipping container and filler material the product was packed in
when shipping your product.
2 Always insure the parcel against damage or loss during shipment. Eagle does not assume
responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit.
3. For proper testing, repair, and service, send a brief note with the product describing the
problem. Be sure to include your name, return shipping address, and a daytime telephone
number.
Accessory Ordering Information
To order accessories such as power cables or transducers, please contact:
1. Your local marine dealer. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment
should be able to assist you with these items. Consult your local telephone directory for
listings.
2. Canadian customers only can write:
Lowrance/Eagle Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd., E. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7
or fax 905-629-3118
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How to Obtain Service (U.S.A. Only)
We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and
genuine Eagle™ replacement parts. If you're in the United States and you
have questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department using our toll-free number listed below. You must send the unit to the
factory for warranty service or repair. Please call the factory before
sending the unit. You will be asked for your unit's serial number (shown
above). Use the following toll-free number:
800-324-1354
U.S.A.only. Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Central time, except holidays.
Your unit is covered by a full one-year warranty. (See page 30 for complete
warranty details.) If your unit fails and the failure is not covered by the
original warranty, Eagle has a flat-rate repair policy that covers your unit
and accessories packed with the unit at the factory. There is a 180-day
warranty on all non-warranty repairs from the factory, which is similar to
the original warranty, but is for 180 days rather than one year. For further
details, please call us at the above number.
Eagle also gives you free UPS shipping from anywhere in the continental
United States both to and from the factory for all warranty repairs. You can
also use the enclosed UPS shipping label for non-warranty shipments.
See page 28 for more information.
Remember, non-warranty repairs are subject to Eagle's published flat-rate
charges and 180-day warranty.
EAGLE ELECTRONICS PO BOX 669 CATOOSA OK 74015
LITHO IN U.S.A. 988-0135-18
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