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This menu lets you configure your downrigger so that the weight depth will 

read 

0

 when the weight is slightly below the water surface, regardless of the 

distance from the boom to the water surface. Additionally, a sub menu allows 
you to set the cable type to 200 or 400 feet. Both of these settings typically need 
adjustment only once. 

 

Follow the instructions below: 

1)  Move the weight to a position just under the boom. 
2) Press the 

MENU 

key three times from the depth screen to enter the zero 

depth menu. 

3)  Adjust the zero depth to reflect the distance from the boom to the water 

surface (plus a 1 ft tolerance). For example, if the distance to the top of 
the water surface from the boom is 1 ft, set this value to -2. 

4)  Now turn the Digi-Troll IV OFF and turn it ON again. The weight depth 

must display the zero depth that you selected. 

5)  Lower the weight to slightly below the top of the water surface and verify 

that the depth reads 

0

 

Note:

 At any time when 

AUTO UP

 key is pressed, the weight is raised to the 

water surface. Pressing the 

AUTO UP

 a second time brings the weight to the 

boom from the water surface. In order for this function to perform accurately, 
your zero depth setting must reflect the actual distance from the boom to the 
water surface. 
 
Press the 

RCL

 key to display or adjust the cable type setting; CA4 indicates a 

length of 400 feet and CA2 indicates 200 feet. Use 

UP

 or 

DOWN

 key to adjust if 

necessary. The default setting reflects the cable type that was installed at the 
factory. 

Zero Depth Menu 

Bottom Depth Display  
(Optional Transducer Required

 

This feature allows your downrigger to be used as a depth finder by 

continuously displaying the bottom depth. Note: At other times, you can still 
display the bottom depth by pressing and holding the 

RUN

 key.  

 

In order to use this option, your downrigger must be: 

1)  Configured as a 

MASTER

 with the optional sonar transducer installed  

OR

 

2)  Configured as a 

SLAVE

 and connected to a 

MASTER

 downrigger using 

the optional interface cable. 

 

 

Press the 

MENU

 key six times from the depth screen or once from the Down 

Speed menu. The bottom depth will be displayed. Unlike the previous menus, 
this does not time-out after 10 seconds. Note: The two icons 

DEPTH

 and 

BOTTOM

 will flash continuously to remind you that the display contains the 

bottom depth and not the depth of the weight. To revert back to the default 
weight depth screen, press the 

MENU

 key. 

 

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Summary of Contents for Digi-Troll IV

Page 1: ...pg 19 The Effects of Blowback pg 20 Troubleshooting pg 21 Trolling Tips pg 22 Warranty Information pg 23 Cannon Service Policy pg 23 Authorized Service Centers See List Digi Troll IV NOTE Do not retu...

Page 2: ...into the Great lakes in an attempt to revitalize its sport fishing industry From this successful transplant new fishing techniques and equipment were developed One such method was controlled depth fi...

Page 3: ...any boat Mounting Accessories Deck Plates are necessary when extra strength must be added to the base material of the boat and for attaching the downrigger to other mounting accessories Gimbal Mounts...

Page 4: ...tional flat head screws through the top plate for stabilization you will need to drill and countersink Side Rail on T Section Side Rail on Gunwale Pedestal for Additional Height NOTE In no case should...

Page 5: ...ck Where access to the underside of the deck is not available the mounting base can be mounted using wellnuts Use the base as a template to mark locations and drill four 1 2 holes Mount the base using...

Page 6: ...e downrigger frame Be sure that the boom is held securely by seating it firmly against the shoulder inside the fame and fastening the boom locking screw such that it engages the hole in the boom Assem...

Page 7: ...wire cutters is recommended for this part of setup Examine the top of the terminator and note the order shown in the detail to run cable Unwind about 2 feet of cable and thread the cable through the...

Page 8: ...de of the clamp Tighten the nut to secure the rod holder Reposition the rod holder by loosening the nut and adjusting the tilt Single Rod Holder Assembly Star Washer Placement Angled Shoulder Recommen...

Page 9: ...Clean zincs on a regular basis with a non corrosive brush Always make sure the boat is properly grounded to the water This will help ensure proper PIC voltage on the cable and that the Short Stop will...

Page 10: ...r boat s electrical system s ground Malfunctions with the PIC communication between units or loss of operation result from faulty grounding Always check to see if your boat is properly grounded first...

Page 11: ...o the performance of your Digi Troll IV s depth tracking features For best results follow all mounting instructions carefully Where to Mount the Transducer Any location along the bottom edge of the tr...

Page 12: ...ng instructions 2 optional sonar transducer attached to your Master downrigger and mounted according to the instructions in this manual 3 if you have more than one downrigger and you wish to bottom fo...

Page 13: ...NU The Menu moves the display through six screens for programming see section on programming for details After 10 seconds of inactivity on the key pad the screen reverts back to the weight depth displ...

Page 14: ...l IV s menu system in the order of occurrence While programming the UP key is used to increase the value and the DOWN key is used to decrease the value Remember during programming if there is no activ...

Page 15: ...nu From the depth screen press the MENU key twice or once from the Bottom Following screen to enter this menu The first screen allows you to adjust the pause time of the weight between cycling movemen...

Page 16: ...h setting must reflect the actual distance from the boom to the water surface Press the RCL key to display or adjust the cable type setting CA4 indicates a length of 400 feet and CA2 indicates 200 fee...

Page 17: ...same manner Digi Troll IV Factory Settings Your Digi Troll IV was shipped with the following factory settings so that you can use your downrigger immediately without further programming Depth memory...

Page 18: ...our actual voltage may vary Fishing With Your Downrigger After programming your Digi Troll IV release some line from your rod and reel so that the lure is anywhere from 5 to 100 feet behind the boat T...

Page 19: ...ed at the downrigger wire will attract the fish It is best to use a short drop back between the downrigger release and the lure Drop backs of 10 to 20 ft are typical A drop back of 50 to 100 ft will e...

Page 20: ...ent Current drag water salinity and the use of non Cannon products will affect your actual trolling depth As an example the first chart shows that if you are trolling at 4 MPH with an 8 pound weight a...

Page 21: ...the master unit displays MAS at turn on The transducer must be connected to the master Digi Troll IV only If the problem is with a slave Digi Troll IV make sure that it displays SLA at turn on Make su...

Page 22: ...ures in areas where fish might be Skilled fishermen call these areas the strike zones They include the edges of the week beds structure along bottom drop offs preferred temperature of the target speci...

Page 23: ...allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you speci...

Page 24: ...onsibility for the management of waste from their products to achieve environmentally responsible disposal during the product life cycle WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electr...

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