Lowrance LCF-1440 User Manual

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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

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(Advanced Signal Processing)............ 11

Temperature on/Off ................................................................ 11

Depth Units of Measure.......................................................... 11

Backlights................................................................................ 12

Display Contrast ..................................................................... 12

Notes

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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MENU UP

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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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