Pub. 988-0151-59A
X51 Pro
Fish-finding & Depth Sounding Sonar
Installation and Operation
Instructions
Copyright © 2008
Navico, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Capabilities and Specifications: X51 Pro ..................................... 2
Section1: Installation................................................................ 3
Installation Preparations.............................................................. 3
Transducer Installation ................................................................ 3
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting ........................... 7
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation........................................... 10
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches .................................. 12
Shoot-Thru Hull Preparation ..................................................... 12
Power and Cable Connections .................................................... 16
Mounting the Sonar Unit (Bracket and Portable) .................... 17
Portable Transducer Assembly............................................... 20
Section 2: Operation................................................................ 21
Menus........................................................................................... 22
Display ......................................................................................... 22
Chart Scroll.............................................................................. 23
Full Chart .................................................................................... 23
Depth Range Zoom ...................................................................... 24
Zoom ............................................................................................. 24
Sensitivity .................................................................................... 25
Grayline®.................................................................................. 26
Fish I.D.™ ................................................................................ 27
Fishtrack™ .............................................................................. 27
Chart Scroll Speed....................................................................... 28
Noise Reject and ASP™ (Advanced Signal Processing) ............ 28
Pro Tips........................................................................................ 28
Alarms.......................................................................................... 28
Fish Alarm ............................................................................... 28
Depth Alarms........................................................................... 29
Shallow Alarm ......................................................................... 29
Deep Alarm .............................................................................. 29
Backlight...................................................................................... 30
Display Contrast ......................................................................... 30
Battery Voltage ........................................................................... 30
Depth Units of Measure.............................................................. 30
Preset Unit................................................................................... 30
System Info .................................................................................. 30
Simulator ..................................................................................... 31
Digital Data Size (Depth and Temp).......................................... 31
Index ........................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 33
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Capabilities and Specifications: X51 Pro
General
Case size:........................... 5.8" H x 4.3" W x 2.5" D (14.7 cm H x 10.8 cm
W x 6.6 cm D). Sealed, waterproof; suitable for
saltwater use.
Display: ............................High-contrast Film SuperTwist LCD.
Diagonal viewing area: 4.0" (10.2 cm).
Resolution:.......................... 168 pixels (vert.) x 132 pixels (horiz.) resolution;
22,176 total pixels; 4-level gray scale.
Backlighting: .................. Backlit screen and keypad for night use.
Input power: ................... 10 to 15 volts DC.
Current drain: ................110 ma lights off; 250 ma lights on.
Back-up memory:...........Built-in memory stores sonar settings when
unit is turned off.
Sonar
Frequency: ......................200 kHz.
®
Transducers:...................A Skimmer
your sonar unit. Its 20° cone angle offers a
wide fish detection area of up to 60º with
high sensitivity settings. Operates at boat
speeds up to 70 mph (61 kts).
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 depth
ranging:............................ Yes.
Auto bottom track: ........Yes.
Zoom bottom track:....... Yes.
Surface water temp:......Yes, when transducer with attached temp
sensor is used.
transducer comes packed with
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Section 1: Installation
Thank you for buying a Lowrance® sonar! Your unit is a high quality
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 (
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 Preparations
You can install the sonar system in some other order if you prefer, but
we recommend this installation sequence:
Caution:
You should read over this entire installation section before
drilling any holes in your vessel!
1. Determine the approximate location for the sonar unit, so you can
plan how and where to route the cables for the transducer and power.
This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the
desired configuration.
PWR) key.
2. Determine the approximate location for the transducer and its cable
route.
3. Determine the location of your battery or other power connection,
along with the power cable route.
4. Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the sonar
unit.
5. Install the power cable and route it to the sonar unit.
6. Mount the sonar unit.
Transducer Installation
®
These instructions will help you install your Skimmer
transom, on a trolling motor or inside a hull. Read these instructions
carefully before attempting the installation. Determine which of the
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transducer on a
installation methods is right for your boat. Use extreme care if
mounting the transducer inside the hull, because once it is epoxied into
position, the transducer usually cannot be removed.
Remember, the transducer installation is the most critical part
of a sonar installation!
Your Skimmer transducer typically comes packaged with a one-piece
stainless steel bracket for mounting it to the transom of your boat. The
optional trolling motor mount uses a one-piece plastic bracket with an
adjustable strap. These are "kick-up" mounting brackets. They help
prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is
moving. If the transducer does "kick-up," the bracket can easily be
pushed back into place without tools.
Recommended Tools and supplies
If you prefer the option of routing the cable through the transom, you will
need a 5/8" drill bit. The following installation types also call for these
recommended tools and required supplies (supplies are not included):
Transom installation
Tools include: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #29 (0.136") drill bit, flathead screwdriver. Supplies: high quality, marine grade above- or belowwaterline sealant/adhesive compound.
Trolling motor installations
Tools: two adjustable wrenches, flat-head screwdriver. Supplies: plastic
cable ties.
Shoot-through hull installations
Tools: these will vary depending on your hull's composition. Consult your
boat dealer or manufacturer. Other tools are a wooden craft stick or
similar tool for stirring and applying epoxy, and a paper plate or piece
of cardboard to mix the epoxy on. Supplies: rubbing alcohol, 100 grit
sandpaper, specially formulated epoxy adhesive available from LEI (see
ordering information inside the back cover of this manual). A sandwich
hull also requires polyester resin.
Selecting a Transducer Location
1. The location must be in the water at all times, at all operating speeds.
2. The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of
water at all times. If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of
water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence will show on
the sonar's display in the form of random lines or dots whenever the
boat is moving.
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NOTE:
Some aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the outside of the
hull create large amounts of turbulence at high speed. These boats
typically have large outboard motors capable of propelling the boat
at speeds faster than 35 mph. Typically, a good transom location on
aluminum boats is between the ribs closest to the engine.
3. The transducer should be installed with its face pointing straight
down, if possible. For shoot-thru applications: Many popular fishing
boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good mounting surface. On
vee hulls, try to place the transducer where the deadrise is 10° or less.
Deadrise less than 10°
Pad
Left, vee pad hull; right, vee hull. A pod style transducer is shown here,
but the principle is the same for Skimmers inside a hull.
Strakes
4. If the transducer is mounted on the transom, make sure it doesn't
interfere with the trailer or hauling of the boat. Also, don't mount it
closer than approximately one foot from the engine's lower unit. This
will prevent cavitation (bubble) interference with propeller operation.
CAUTION: Clamp the
transducer cable to transom
near the transducer. This will
help prevent the transducer
from entering the boat if it is
knocked off at high speed.
Good location
Poor location
Good
location
Poor angle
Good and poor transducer locations.
Good location
5. If possible, route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the
boat. Electrical noise from engine wiring, bilge pumps and aerators
can be displayed on the sonar's screen.
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How low should you go?
For most situations, you should install your Skimmer transducer so
that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull. This will
usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and
protection from bangs and bumps.
Transducer
centerline
Align transducer centerline with hull bottom.
Transom
Hull bottom
However, there are times when you may need to adjust the transducer
slightly higher or lower. (The slots in the mounting brackets allow you
to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down.) If you
frequently lose bottom signal lock while running at high speed, the
transducer may be coming out of the water as you cross waves or
wakes. Move the transducer a little lower to help prevent this.
If you cruise or fish around lots of structure and cover, your transducer
may be frequently kicking up from object strikes. If you wish, you may
move the transducer a little higher for more protection.
There are two extremes you should avoid. Never let the edge of the
mounting bracket extend below the bottom of the hull. Never let the
bottom – the face – of the transducer rise above the bottom of the hull.
Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting
In a shoot-thru-hull installation, the transducer is bonded to the inside
of the hull with epoxy. The sonar "ping" signal actually passes through
the hull and into the water. This differs from a bolt-thru-hull
installation (often called simply "thru-hull"). In that case, a hole is cut in
the hull and a specially designed transducer is mounted through the
hull with a threaded shaft and nut. This puts the transducer in direct
contact with the water.
Typically, shoot-thru-hull installations give excellent high speed
operation and good to excellent depth capability. There is no possibility
of transducer damage from floating objects, as there is with a transommounted transducer. A transducer mounted inside the hull can't be
knocked off when docking or loading on a trailer.
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However, the shoot-thru-hull installation does have its drawbacks.
First, some loss of sensitivity does occur, even on the best hulls. This
varies from hull to hull, even from different installations on the same
hull. This is caused by differences in hull lay-up and construction.
Second, the transducer angle cannot be adjusted for the best fish arches
on your sonar display. (This is not an issue for flasher-style sonars.)
Lack of angle adjustment can be particularly troublesome on hulls that
sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds.
Third, a transducer CAN NOT shoot through wood and metal hulls.
Those hulls require either a transom mount or a thru-hull installation.
Fourth, if your Skimmer transducer has a built in temp sensor, it will
only show the temperature of the bilge, not the water surface temp.
Follow the testing procedures listed in the shoot-thru-hull installation
section at the end of this segment to determine if you can satisfactorily
shoot through the hull.
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting
The best way to install the transducer is to loosely assemble all of the
parts first, place the transducer's bracket against the transom and see if
you can move the transducer so that it's parallel with the ground.
1. Assembling the bracket. Press the two small plastic ratchets into the
sides of the metal bracket as shown in the following illustration. Notice
there are letters molded into each ratchet. Place each ratchet into the
bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the dot stamped into the metal
bracket. This position sets the transducer's coarse angle adjustment for a
14° transom. Most outboard and stern-drive transoms have a 14° angle.
Dot
Align plastic ratchets in bracket.
2. Aligning the transducer on the transom. Slide the transducer
between the two ratchets. Temporarily slide the bolt though the
transducer assembly and hold it against the transom. Looking at the
transducer from the side, check to see if it will adjust so that its face
is parallel to the ground. If it does, then the "A" position is correct for
your hull.
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If the transducer's face isn't parallel with the ground, remove the
transducer and ratchets from the bracket. Place the ratchets into the
holes in the bracket with the letter "B" aligned with the dot stamped
in the bracket.
Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the
transom. Again, check to see if you can move the transducer so it's
parallel with the ground. If you can, then go to step 3. If it doesn't,
repeat step 2, but use a different alignment letter until you can place
the transducer on the transom correctly.
Ratchets
Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom.
Nut
Rubber
washers
Metal
washer
Metal washer
Bolt
Assemble transducer and bracket.
3. Assembling the transducer. Once you determine the correct
position for the ratchets, assemble the transducer as shown in the
following figure. Don't tighten the lock nut at this time.
4. Drilling mounting holes. Hold the transducer and bracket assembly
against the transom. The transducer should be roughly parallel to the
ground. The transducer's centerline should be in line with the bottom
of the hull. Don't let the bracket extend below the hull!
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Mark the center of each slot for the mounting screw pilot holes. You
will drill one hole in the center of each slot.
Drill the holes using the #29 bit (for the #10 screws).
Transom
Transom
Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes.
Side view shown at left and seen from above at right.
5. Attaching transducer to transom. Remove the transducer from
the bracket and re-assemble it with the cable passing through the
bracket over the bolt as shown in the following figures.
Route cable over bolt and through bracket. Side view shown at left and
seen from above at right.
Attach the transducer to the transom. Slide the transducer up or
down until it's aligned properly with the bottom of the hull as shown
in the preceding and following figures. Tighten the bracket's
mounting screws, sealing them with the sealant/adhesive compound.
Adjust the transducer so that it's parallel to the ground and tighten
the nut until it touches the outer washer, then add 1/4 turn. Don't
over tighten the lock nut! If you do, the transducer won't "kick-up" if
it strikes an object in the water.
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Bottom
of
hull
Flat-bottom hull
Align transducer centerline with hull bottom and attach to transom.
Deep-"vee" hull
6. Route the transducer cable through or over the transom to
the sonar unit. Make sure to leave some slack in the cable at the
transducer. If possible, route the transducer cable away from other
wiring on the boat. Electrical noise from the engine's wiring, bilge
pumps, VHF radio wires and cables, and aerators can be picked up by
the sonar. Use caution when routing the transducer cable around
these wires.
WARNING:
Clamp the transducer cable to the transom close to the
transducer. This can prevent the transducer from
entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed.
If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through,
the required hole size is 5/8".
Caution:
If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable, make sure it is
located above the waterline. After installation, be sure to seal the
hole with the same marine grade above- or below-waterline
sealant/adhesive used for the mounting screws.
7. Make a test run to determine the results. If the bottom is lost at
high speed, or if noise appears on the display, try sliding the
transducer bracket down. This puts the transducer deeper into the
water, hopefully below the turbulence causing the noise. Don't allow
the transducer bracket to go below the bottom of the hull!
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation
1. Attach the optional TMB-S bracket to the transducer as shown in the
following figure, using the hardware supplied with the transducer.
(Note: The internal tooth washer is supplied with the TMB-S.)
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Bolt
r
Internal tooth washer
Nut
TMB-S bracket
Flat washe
Attach motor mounting bracket to transducer.
2. Slide the adjustable strap supplied with the TMB-S through the slot
in the transducer bracket and wrap it around the trolling motor.
Position the transducer to aim straight down when the motor is in
the water. Tighten the strap securely.
3. Route the transducer cable alongside the trolling motor shaft. Use
plastic ties (not included) to attach the transducer cable to the
trolling motor shaft. Make sure there is enough slack in the cable for
the motor to turn freely. Route the cable to the sonar unit and the
transducer is ready for use.
Partial fish arches
Transducer aimed
too far back
Transducer aimed
too far forward
Full fish arch
Proper transducer angle
Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches.
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Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches
If you do not get good fish arches on your display, it could be because
the transducer is not parallel with the ground when the boat is at rest
in the water or at slow trolling speeds.
If the arch slopes up – but not back down – then the front of the
transducer is too high and needs to be lowered. If only the back half of
the arch is printed, then the nose of the transducer is angled too far
down and needs to be raised.
NOTE:
Periodically wash the transducer's face with soap and water to
remove any oil film. Oil and dirt on the face will reduce the
sensitivity or may even prevent operation.
Shoot-Thru Hull Preparation
Hulls With Floatation Materials
The transducer installation inside a fiberglass hull must be in an area
that does not have air bubbles in the resin or separated fiberglass
layers. The sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass. A
successful transducer installation can be made on hulls with flotation
materials (such as plywood, balsa wood or foam) between layers of
fiberglass if the material is removed from the chosen area.
WARNING:
Do not remove any material from your inner hull unless
you know the hull's composition. Careless grinding or
cutting on your hull can result in damage that could
sink your boat. Contact your boat dealer or
manufacturer to confirm your hull specifications.
Fill with resin
Fill with resin
Flotation material
Epoxy to hull first
Epoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull.
Inner hull
Outer hull
For example, some (but not all) manufacturers use a layer of fiberglass,
then a core of balsa wood, finishing with an outer layer of fiberglass.
Removing the inner layer of fiberglass and the balsa wood core exposes
the outer layer of fiberglass. The transducer can then be epoxied
directly to the outer layer of fiberglass. After the epoxy cures for 24
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hours, fill the remaining space with polyester resin. When the job is
finished, the hull is watertight and structurally sound. Remember, the
sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass. Any air bubbles in the
fiberglass or the epoxy will reduce or eliminate the sonar signals.
Transducer location
(high speed)
Transducer location
(trolling speed)
Shoot-thru-hull transducer locations for
high speed or trolling speed operation.
Testing Determines Best Location
Ideally, the shoot-thru transducer should be installed as close to the
transom as possible, close to the centerline. This will give you the best
performance during high speed maneuvers.
To choose the proper location for shoot-thru-hull mounting, follow these
testing procedures:
1. Anchor the boat in about 30 feet of water. Add a little water to the
sump of the boat. Plug the transducer into the sonar unit, turn it on,
then hold the transducer over the side of the boat in the water. Adjust
the sensitivity and range controls until a second bottom echo is seen on
the display. (You'll need to turn off Auto Sensitivity, Auto Depth Range
and ASP™. Try a range setting that is two to three times the water
depth. The harder (more rocky) the bottom, the easier it will be to get a
second bottom signal.) Don't touch the controls once they've been set.
2. Next, take the transducer out of the water and place it in the water in
the sump of the boat, face down. (The transducer face is shown in the
figure on the following page.) Notice how the signal strength
decreases. The second bottom signal will probably disappear and the
bottom signal intensity will likely decrease.
3. Now move the transducer around to find the best location with the
strongest possible bottom signal. If you find a spot with an acceptable
bottom signal, mark the location and move on to step 4.
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If you can't get an acceptable bottom signal, try turning up the
sensitivity by three or five keystrokes and then move the transducer
around once more. If you find a spot that works, mark it and move on to
step 4.
If you have to turn up sensitivity by more than five keystrokes to get a
good signal, the transducer should be mounted on the outside of the
hull. This is especially true if you have to turn sensitivity all the way
up to get a decent bottom signal.
True bottom
Second bottom
Manual range setting
Example of a second bottom signal. Unit is in 30 feet of water, with
range set at 80 feet and sensitivity set at 87 percent. If you can't get an
acceptable bottom signal, try turning up the sensitivity by three or five
keystrokes and then move the transducer around once more. If you find
a spot that works, mark it and move on to step 4.
If you have to turn up sensitivity by more than five keystrokes to get a
good signal, the transducer should be mounted on the outside of the
hull. This is especially true if you have to turn sensitivity all the way
up to get a decent bottom signal.
4. Most people can get good results by following steps 1 through 3, so this
step is optional. If you want to make an extra effort to be absolutely sure
that your selected location will work under all conditions, make a test
run with the boat on plane and observe the bottom signal. You'll need to
figure some way to prop the transducer into position while you make
your test run. (A brick or two might be sufficient to hold it in place.)
5. When you're satisfied with a location, mark it and proceed with
the installation.
Shoot-thru-hull Installation
1. Make sure the area is clean, dry and free of oil or grease, then sand
both the inside surface of the hull and the face of the transducer with
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100 grit sandpaper. The sanded hull area should be about 1-1/2 times
the diameter of the transducer. The surface of the hull must be flat
so the entire transducer face is in contact with the hull prior to
bonding. After sanding, clean the hull and transducer with rubbing
alcohol to remove any sanding debris.
Spread epoxy here
Sand this
surface
Orient the Skimmer
with the nose facing
the bow of the boat.
To bow
Epoxy transducer to hull.
WARNING:
Use only the epoxy available from LEI. It has been
formulated to work with these installation procedures.
Other epoxy types may be too thin or may not cure to the
right consistency for optimum transducer performance.
2. The epoxy consists of the epoxy itself and a hardener. Remove the
two compounds from the package and place them on the paper plate.
Thoroughly stir the two compounds together until the mixture has a
uniform color and consistency. Do not mix too fast or bubbles will
form in the epoxy. After mixing, you have 20 minutes to complete the
installation before the epoxy becomes unworkable.
Spread a thin layer of epoxy (about 1/16" or 1.5 mm thick) on the face
of the transducer as shown in the previous figure. Make sure there
are no air pockets in the epoxy layer! Then, apply the remaining
epoxy to the sanded area on the hull.
3. Press the transducer into the epoxy, twisting and turning it to force
any air bubbles out from under the transducer face. Stop pressing
when you bottom out on the hull. When you're finished, the face of
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the transducer should be parallel with the hull, with a minimum
amount of epoxy between the hull and transducer.
4. Apply a weight, such as a brick, to hold the transducer in place while
the epoxy cures. Be careful not to bump the transducer while the
epoxy is wet. Leave the weight in place for a minimum of three
hours. Allow the epoxy to cure for 24 hours before moving the boat.
5. After the epoxy has cured, route the cable to the sonar unit and it's
ready to use.
Power and Cable Connections
The unit works from a 12-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.
CAUTION:
When using
recommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable
when the unit is not in use. When the unit is turned off but still
connected to a power supply, electrolysis can occur in the power
cable plug. This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with
the electrical contacts in the cable and the unit's power socket.
In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the power
cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most boat designs.
If that results in electrical interference, or if such a switch is not
available, we recommend connecting direct to the battery and
installing an inline switch. This will let you shut off power to the
power cable when the unit is not in use. When you are not using
the unit, you should always shut off power to the power cable,
especially when the power cable is disconnected from the unit.
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 sure to attach the in-line fuse holder to the
red lead as close to the power source as possible.
For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or
power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or
power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the
event of a short. It uses a 3-amp fuse.
the unit in a saltwater environment, we strongly
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To unit
r
[
]
Black wire
Optional power off switch
for saltwater installations
12 volt
battery
Red wire with
3 amp fuse
Power and transducer connections for the X51 Pro
sonar unit (direct battery connection shown).
CAUTION:
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.
This unit has reverse polarity protection. No damage will occur if the
power wires are reversed. However, the unit will not work until the
wires are attached correctly.
Mounting the Sonar Unit
You can install the sonar unit on the top of a dash with the supplied
bracket.
107.5
[4.23]
156
[6.26]
82.7
[3.26]
12.09 [0.48]
76.9
[3.03]
Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the X51
Pro when mounted on quick release bracket. The swivel base (not
shown) adds 0.4" (10 mm) to the height. The swivel base width is 4.25"
(10.7 cm) and the depth is 3.12" (79.47 mm).
Millimete
[Inch]
70.3
2.77
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Bracket Installation
Mount the unit in any convenient location, provided there is clearance
when it’s tilted for the best viewing angle. You should also make sure
there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power/transducer
cable. (See the following drawings, which show the dimensions of a
mounted X51 Pro.)
Holes in the bracket’s base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting.
You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin
panels to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware.
Drill a 5/8" (15.9 mm) hole in the dash for the power/transducer cable.
The best location for this hole is immediately under the bracket
location. This way, the bracket can be installed so that it covers the
hole, holds the cable in position and results in a neat installation. Some
customers, however, prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the cable
hole — it's a matter of personal preference. After drilling the hole, pass
the connector up through the hole from under the dash.
If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cable with a good marine
sealant/adhesive compound. (Some marine dealers stock cable hole
covers to conceal the opening.) No matter what type of installation you
prefer, be sure to leave enough slack in the cable to allow tilting or
swiveling the unit.
Ratchet
Rear
(away from viewer)
Screw hole
Cable slot
Power/transducer cable
X51 Pro quick release mounting bracket. Slots in the base allow routing
the cable from beneath the mount. Shown on swivel base.
These units use a quick release mounting bracket with a swivel base.
When you run the cable through the hole, make sure you allow enough
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slack for tilting and turning the unit and attaching the connector. (The
snug fit of the push-on waterproof connector requires some force to
attach.)
Align the bracket over the cable hole with the cable slots facing away
from you and fit the cable through the slots. Fasten the bracket to the
dash using the two screw holes.
Attach the unit to the bracket by first connecting the power/transducer
cable. Then, hold the sonar unit vertically and slide it onto the bracket
from above. (The back of the unit should be touching the front of the
bracket as you lower it into position.) As you push down, the unit will
lock into place with a distinct click.
Depress
ratchets to
release
Swivel base
Adjust viewing angle: use one hand to press and release the spring-
loaded ratchets while you move the unit with the other hand.
To adjust the vertical viewing angle, pinch the ratchets with one hand,
then tilt the unit with your other hand. Release the ratchets and the
unit locks into the new position. You can also turn the unit on its
special swivel base for a better horizontal viewing angle. To dismount
the unit for storage, press the ratchets and lift the unit off the bracket.
Portable Sonar Installation
Like many Lowrance products, these sonar units are capable of
portable operation. The X51 Pro uses the optional PPP-12 portable
power pack. The PPP-12 package includes the power pack, battery
adapter and a portable transducer. Batteries are not included. Each power
pack has a storage compartment for the portable transducer. The PPP-12
can be used with eight AA alkaline batteries. To use a portable power
pack, you simply install the batteries and then attach the sonar unit to
the power pack's bracket.
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Installing the Batteries
Release the latch on the front of the case. Open the case and install
eight AA batteries in the battery compartment. After installing the
batteries, plug the sonar unit's power cable into the battery
compartment socket. Route the other end of the cable through the
opening under the mounting bracket and close the case.
WARNING:
Never heat the batteries over an open flame or direct hot
air onto them. A fire or explosion could result.
Suction
cup
Hull
Bracket
Transducer
Portable transducer installed on boat transom.
Portable Transducer Assembly
Recommended tools for installation include a slotted screw driver and
two adjustable wrenches.
Assemble the transducer and bracket as shown in the following figure.
Attach the transducer to the bracket with the supplied hardware. Make
sure there is one washer on each side of the transducer, inside the
bracket. Slide the other washer over the end of the bolt and thread the
nut onto it.
Screw the suction cup onto the bracket using the supplied screw and flat
washer. Tie the nylon cord through the hole in the top of the bracket.
When using this transducer, tie the other end of the nylon cord to the boat.
This will help prevent the loss of the transducer if it comes off the boat.
Clean the chosen area of the hull before attaching the suction cup.
Locate the transducer on the hull as shown in the following figure.
Don't allow the bracket to extend below the hull, because water
pressure against it can cause the suction cup to come off at speed.
Moisten the cup, then press it onto the hull as firmly as possible. Tie
the nylon cord to the boat and route the transducer cable to the sonar
unit. Your portable sonar is now ready for use.
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Section 2: Operation
Keyboard
Numbers in the following photo correspond to the following key
explanations:
1
4
2
3
X51 Pro
1. PWR/CLEAR
This key appears in the manual text simply as
PWR. Press this key to
turn the unit on and off. It also clears menu selections and the menus
from the screen. To clear a menu from the screen, press
PWR one time.
NOTE:
Hold the
PWR key down for five seconds to turn off the unit.
2. MENU UP
3. MENU DOWN
These keys appear in the manual text as MENU UP or MENU DOWN. Most
of the time, the instructions require you to press either menu key, so
the text simply uses the word
can simply press the
MENU UP key for consistency.
MENU. Usually, when we say MENU, you
This sonar unit has many features that are accessed with the menu
keys. The
MENU DOWN key moves down or backward. To see the first menu,
simply press either
MENU UP key moves up or forward through the menus, the
MENU key. To see the other menus, press a MENU
key repeatedly to cycle through the menu list.
4. UP & DOWN ARROWS
These keys appear in the manual text as
DOWN ARROW or UP ARROW. Use
these keys to adjust virtually every feature and function on the sonar unit.
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Menus
The menu keys access these features, allowing you to customize the unit to
your particular needs and water conditions. All you have to do to leave one
menu and enter another is press
the menus, simply press the
MENU repeatedly. If you ever get lost in
PWR key. This clears the menus from the
screen.
Menus change depending on the mode the unit is in. Messages may appear
in menu boxes or new menus can appear, depending on previous
selections.
Menu
This screen shows a typical menu, the Scroll Speed menu.
Display
The lights flash for about 20 seconds when the unit is turned on. The
backlight menu first appears on the screen. To turn the lights on, press
UP ARROW. If you don’t press a key, the menu will disappear after a few
seconds. If you don't want to wait, press
the screen.
PWR to clear the menus from
Digital depth
Water Temp
Bait fish
Bottom signal
Depth range
at bottom of
depth scale
Surface clutter
Structure
or cover
Fish arches
Grayline
®
Full Chart page, showing digital depth (above) and temp (below). The
factory default setting has the Fish I.D. (fish symbols) turned off.
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Chart Scroll
In normal operation, the sonar chart will scroll from right to left across
the screen. You can stop the chart from scrolling across the screen. This
is useful when you want to "freeze" the picture to study it more closely.
To stop the chart, press
DOWN ARROW to select MIN. The menu remains visible and a
the
MENU until the SCROLL SPEED menu appears. Use
stationary "Stop" message appears in the screen's top right corner.
To resume scrolling, use the
other than minimum), then press
UP ARROW to select MAX (or any speed
PWR to clear the menu. For most
fishing conditions you should return the chart to maximum speed.
(Read more about this in the later entry on Chart Scroll Speed.)
NOTE:
You cannot clear the menu until you raise the chart speed again. If
you accidentally press
stopped, you must press
PWR to clear the menu while the chart is
MENU until the SCROLL SPEED menu
reappears, then follow the instructions from the preceding
paragraph.
Full Chart
This shows all echoes scrolling across the full screen. This is the default
page. The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left. The
line at the top of the screen represents the surface. The bottom depth
(as determined by the digital sonar) shows in the upper left corner.
Digital depth
Water Temp
Surface signal
Fish symbols
Bottom signal
Depth range
at bottom of
depth scale
Structure
or cover
Grayline
®
Opening screen, Full Chart page, or mode.
The Fish I.D. feature is turned on.
If the transducer with a built-in temperature sensor is connected, a
digital display for water temperature will also be shown. This
temperature display can be turned on and off. See the later entry on
Temperature Size for off and on instructions.
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Depth Range Zoom
When turned on, the unit automatically adjusts the depth
range according to water conditions. When in auto range
mode, it always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower
portion of the screen. You can over-ride the automatic depth
range control and manually select a depth range.
To do this, press
DOWN ARROW to select MANUAL, then press MENU UP to display the
RANGE SIZE menu. Use the arrow keys to select a desired depth range.
When you're finished, press
MENU until the RANGE ZOOM menu appears. Press the
PWR to clear the menu from the display.
This unit has the following depth ranges: 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 320 and
640 feet.
Range Size menu with manual depth range set to 40 feet. This in effect
"zooms" or enlarges the display to show the water column from 0 to 40
feet deep. In this figure, the boat is in 57.5 feet of water, but only the
top 40 feet of the water column is shown on the screen.
Zoom
The zoom feature enlarges all images on the screen by doubling the size
of the echoes (a 2X zoom). To zoom the display, press the
MENU key until the ZOOM menu appears. Press the UP
ARROW
To turn the zoom feature off, press the
ZOOM menu appears. Press the DOWN ARROW key to select
OFF, then press PWR to clear the menu. The top of the depth
range scale returns to zero.
key to select ON, then press PWR to clear the menu.
MENU key until the
NOTE:
Using the Zoom command while in auto depth Range Zoom mode will
always enlarge the echoes near the bottom, because auto Range
always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen.
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When you Zoom while the unit is in manual depth Range Zoom
mode, you can select one of 13 pre-set Zoom Sizes. This lets you
enlarge some other particular segment of the water column.
Enlarged fish arches
Zoom Size menu with the 5-15 foot zoom selected. The boat is in 28 feet
of water, but the screen has zoomed in on the water column from 5 to
15 feet below the surface.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity controls the unit's ability to pick up echoes. If you
want to see more detail, try increasing the sensitivity, a little
at a time. There are situations when too much clutter
appears on the screen. Decreasing the sensitivity can reduce
the clutter and show the strongest fish echoes, if fish are
present. As you change the sensitivity setting, you can see
the difference on the chart as it scrolls.
These figures show results of different sensitivity levels on the same
location. Fig. 1: Sensitivity at 98 percent, determined by Auto
Sensitivity. Typical of full auto mode. Fig. 2: Sensitivity set at 71
percent. Fig. 3: Sensitivity set at 47 percent. Fig. 4: Sensitivity set at
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
100 percent.
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To adjust Sensitivity, press
menu appears. Press
DOWN ARROW to decrease it. When it's set at the desired level,
PWR to clear the menu.
press
MENU until the SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
UP ARROW to increase the sensitivity,
NOTE:
If you want to change the sensitivity in Manual
Mode, first turn off Auto Sensitivity: press
until the
Press
SENSITIVITY AUTOMATIC/MANUAL menu appears.
DOWN ARROW to select MANUAL, then press PWR to
clear the menu. To adjust the sensitivity, follow the same
steps used for adjusting sensitivity in auto mode above.
MENU
Grayline
®
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.
To change the Grayline level, press
Thin or no Grayline
®
MENU until the GRAYLINE menu appears.
Wider
Grayline
®
At left, little Grayline indicates a soft bottom, probably sand or mud.
At right, the wider Grayline indicates a harder, rocky bottom.
Press UP ARROW to increase the level or press DOWN ARROW to
decrease it. The percentage of Grayline in use shows in this menu.
Echoes scrolling onto the screen will also show the effects of the
Grayline change. If you reach the maximum or minimum level, a tone
sounds alerting you to the limits. Press
PWR to clear the menu.
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Fish I.D.™
The Fish I.D. feature displays fish symbols in place of the actual fish
echoes. There are three symbol sizes: small, medium and large.
Fish
arches
Fish I.D.
symbols
At left, underwater scene in normal fish arch mode. Right, Fish I.D.
menu with the feature turned on.
Fish I.D. is an easier way for a sonar novice to recognize a fishy signal
return when he sees it.
To see what's under your boat in maximum detail
, we recommend you
turn off Fish I.D. and begin learning to interpret fish arches.
You may see Fish I.D. symbols on the screen when actually, there are no fish.
The reverse is also true — Fish I.D. can actually miss fish that are present.
To turn Fish I.D. on, press
UP ARROW to select ON, then press PWR. To turn it back off, repeat the
above steps, but press
MENU until the FISH ID menu appears. Press
DOWN ARROW to select OFF.
Fish I.D. symbols
showing FishTrack
depth indicator
Fish ID menu and symbol with FishTrack on. The fish is 44 feet deep.
Fishtrack™
The FishTrack™ feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it
appears on the display.
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To turn it on, press
ARROW
to select TRACK ON, then press PWR. To turn it off, repeat the
above steps, but press
off FishTrack depths but leave Fish I.D. on, press
ON, then press PWR.) Remember, Fish I.D. must be on in order to
select
MENU until the FISH ID menu appears. Press UP
DOWN ARROW to select OFF. (If you want to turn
DOWN ARROW to
use the FishTrack feature.
Chart Scroll Speed
The rate that echoes scroll across the screen is called the
chart scroll speed. The default for this unit is "max" (100
percent). Adjust scroll speed by pressing
SPEED appears. Press UP ARROW to increase it and press
DOWN ARROW to decrease it. Press PWR to clear the menu.
MENU until SCROLL
Noise Reject and ASP™ (Advanced Signal Processing)
The ASP™ (Advanced Signal Processing) constantly
evaluates the effects of boat speed, water conditions and
electrical interference and automatically gives you the best
display possible under most conditions. The ASP feature has
three settings — Off, Low and High.
To change the ASP setting, press
MENU DOWN until NOISE REJECT
appears. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the desired setting,
then press
PWR to clear the menu.
Pro Tips
Your unit has a Pro Tips menu featuring fishing tips from
professional anglers.
To access Pro Tips, press the
menu appears. Use the arrow keys to highlight
MENU key until the Pro Tips
ON. The
menu will close and a fishing tip will appear. Use the arrow
keys to scroll through other fishing tips. Press
PWR to clear Pro Tips
from the screen.
Alarms
The sonar unit has three different types of alarms: fish, shallow and deep.
Fish Alarm
With Fish I.D. turned on, the Fish Alarm will sound a tone
when a fish symbol appears on the screen. Fish I.D. is
turned on by default.
To turn Fish I.D. on, press
appears. Press
Press
select
MENU until the FISH ALARM menu appears. Press UP ARROW to
ON and then press PWR.
UP ARROW to select ON and then press PWR.
MENU until the FISH ID menu
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To turn off the fish alarm without turning off fish symbols, press
DOWN
until FISH ALARM appears. Press DOWN ARROW to select OFF, then
PWR to clear the menu. Repeat the above steps to turn the alarm
press
back on, but press
UP ARROW to select ON before clearing the menu.
MENU
Depth Alarms
The depth alarms are triggered only by the bottom signal. No other
echoes will activate these alarms. The depth alarms consist of a shallow
and a deep alarm. The shallow alarm sounds an alarm tone when the
bottom goes shallower than the alarm's setting. The deep alarm sounds
a tone when the bottom goes deeper than its setting. Both alarms adjust
the same way, although through different menus.
Shallow Alarm
To set the shallow alarm depth, press
repeatedly until
Press
UP ARROW to increase the shallow alarm's depth
setting or press
SHALLOW ALARM appears.
DOWN ARROW to decrease it. The number in
MENU DOWN
the shallow alarm’s menu box shows the current shallow
alarm setting. When the number reaches the desired setting, press
PWR
to clear the menu. When the bottom depth goes shallower than the
alarm’s setting, an alarm tone sounds and a message box appears on
the screen.
PWR to silence the alarm. This turns the alarm sound off until
Press
the shallow alarm is triggered again.
To turn the alarm off, press
ALARM appears. Press DOWN ARROW until the words OFF FEET appear,
then press
PWR to clear the menu.
MENU DOWN repeatedly until SHALLOW
Deep Alarm
To set the deep alarm depth, press
DEEP ALARM appears.
until
UP ARROW to increase the deep alarm's depth setting
Press
or press
DOWN ARROW to decrease it. The number in the
MENU DOWN repeatedly
deep alarm’s menu box shows the current deep alarm
setting. When the number reaches the desired setting, press
PWR to
clear the menu. When the bottom depth goes deeper than the alarm’s
setting, an alarm tone sounds and a message box appears on the
screen. Press
PWR to silence the alarm. This turns the alarm sound off
until the deep alarm is triggered again.
To turn the alarm off, press
appears. Press
PWR to clear the menu.
press
DOWN ARROW until the words OFF FEET appear, then
MENU DOWN repeatedly until DEEP ALARM
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Backlight
The display is backlit for night use. To turn the backlight on
or off, press
appears. Press
ARROW to turn it off.
MENU repeatedly until the BACK LIGHT menu
UP ARROW to turn the light on or the DOWN
Display Contrast
To adjust the contrast, press MENU DOWN until the DISPLAY
CONTRAST menu appears. To decrease screen contrast, press
DOWN ARROW key. Press the UP ARROW key to increase
the
screen contrast. The bar graph in the Contrast menu box
shows a graph of the contrast. The screen will also show the
effects of the change. If you reach the maximum or
minimum level, a tone sounds alerting you to the limits. Press the
PWR
key to clear the menu.
Battery Voltage
The unit can display your battery voltage. When activated, Voltage will
appear just below the temp display. To turn this data on or off, press
MENU DOWN until the BATTERY VOLTAGE menu appears. Use the arrow
keys to select on or off, then press the
PWR key to clear the menu.
Depth Units of Measure
This unit can show the depth in feet or meters. To change the
depth units of measure, press
menu appears. Use the arrow keys to select the desired unit
of measure, then press the
MENU DOWN until the UNITS
PWR key to clear the menu.
Preset Unit
This command is used to reset all features, options and settings to their
original factory defaults. This is useful when you have changed several
settings and want to return the unit to basic automatic operation.
Turn the unit off. Press and hold the
DOWN
key at the same time while you press the PWR key. Release the
DOWN ARROW key and the MENU
keys as the unit powers up. The unit will turn on with factory settings
restored.
System Info
To show the operating software system information, press MENU DOWN
until the
UNIT INFO menu appears. Press PWR to clear the screen.
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Simulator
This unit has a built-in simulator that shows a simulated
bottom signal with fish signals. This lets you practice with
the unit as if you were on the water; all features and
functions of the unit are usable.
To use the simulator, press
menu appears. Press
MENU DOWN repeatedly until the SIMULATOR
UP ARROW to turn it on, and press PWR to clear
the menu. Repeat the above steps to turn it off, or you can simply turn
the unit off and back on again.
Digital Data Size (Depth and Temp)
The size of the digital numbers for the depth be changed to
medium or large. The digital display for both Depth and
Temperature can also be turned off or on.
To change either of these options, press
DOWN until either the DEPTH SIZE or TEMP SIZE
menu appears, then use the
desired option. Press the
PWR key to clear the menus.
ARROW keys to select the
MENU
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Index
A
Accessories, 18
Alarms, 28
Fish Alarm, 28, 29
Antenna, 35
ASP (Advanced Signal Processing),
13, 28
B
Backlights / Lighting, 2, 30
Batteries, 3, 16, 17, 19, 20, 30, 33,
34, 35
C
Contrast, 2, 30
D
Depth Alarms, 29
Depth Range, 3, 13, 14, 24, 25, 34
F
Fish Alarm, 28, 29
Fish Depths, 27
FishTrack™, 27
Frequency, 2
G
Grayline®, 26
I
Installation, 3, 14, 18, 19, 20
P
Power, 2, 3, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
30, 33, 34, 35
R
Range, 3, 13, 14, 24, 25, 34
Repeat Play List, 29, 31
Route, 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 16, 20, 33, 35
S
Sensitivity, 13, 25, 26, 35
Simulator, 31, 33
Specifications, 2
T
Temperature Sensors, 2, 7
Transducer, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20,
23, 33, 34, 35
Z
Zooming, 2, 24, 25, 34
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Troubleshooting
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 turns on only in simulator mode:
There is a problem with the transducer or the transducer cable. Check
the cable for damage.
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 the 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.
2. Electrical noise from the boat's motor can cause the sonar to
automatically increase noise rejection level. This can cause the unit to
eliminate weaker signals (fish) from the display.
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 sonar display will flash continuously.
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.
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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 for the sonar to work at all boat speeds.
2. Electrical noise from the boat's motor can interfere with the sonar.
This causes the sonar to automatically increase the noise rejection level.
This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals (fish) 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 I.D. feature is off:
1. Make certain the 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. 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. 4. The boat must
be moving at a slow trolling speed to see fish arches. If the boat is
motionless, fish are displayed as straight horizontal lines.
NOISE
Noise 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 to operate erratically, or not at all.
To eliminate or minimize the effects of electrical noise, try to determine
the cause. With the boat at rest in the water, turn all electrical
equipment on the boat off. Make sure the engine is also off. Turn on
your sonar, then turn off Noise Reject {ASP feature (Advanced Signal
Processing)]. Sensitivity should be set at 90-95 percent. 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. 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.
If no noise displays on the sonar unit from electrical equipment, start
the engine and 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. When no noise appears on the sonar unit after all of the
above tests, then the noise source is probably cavitation.
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NAVICO
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
"We," "our," or "us" refers to NAVICO, INC., 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 (1) year
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, OR 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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(800) 324-1356
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How to Obtain Service…
…in the USA:
We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service
and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you
have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory
Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you
must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many
times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone
without sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the
following toll-free number:
800-324-1356
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F
Lowrance 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.
…in Canada:
If you're in Canada and you have technical, return or repair questions,
please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any
product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if
a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your
problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To
call us, use the following toll-free number:
800-661-3983
905-629-1614 (not toll-free)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F
…outside Canada and the USA:
If you have technical, return or repair questions, contact the dealer in
the country where you purchased your unit. To locate a dealer near
you, visit our web site, www.lowrance.com and look for the Dealer
Locator.
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Accessory Ordering Information
for all countries
To order Lowrance accessories such as power cables or transducers,
please contact:
1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality
dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer
electronics should be able to assist you with these items.
To locate a Lowrance dealer near you, visit our web site,
www.lowrance.com and look for the Dealer Locator. Or, you can consult
your telephone directory for listings.
2) U.S. customers: LEI Extras Inc., PO Box 129, Catoosa, OK 74015-0129
Call 1-800-324-0045 or visit our web site www.lei-extras.com.
3) Canadian customers can write:
Lowrance/Eagle Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. E. Mississauga, Ontario
L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118.
Shipping Information
If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement, you
must first receive a return authorization number from Customer
Service. Products shipped without a return authorization will not be
accepted. When shipping, we recommend you do the following:
1. Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit.
2. If you are sending a check for repair, please place your check in an
envelope and tape it to the unit.
3. For proper testing, include a brief note with the product describing
the problem. Be sure to include your name, return shipping address
and a daytime telephone number. An e-mail address is optional but
useful.
4. Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent
any damage during shipping.
5. Write the Return Authorization (RA) number on the outside of the
box underneath your return address.
6. For your security, you may want to insure the package through your
shipping courier. Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods
lost or damaged in transit.
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