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Fish-Finding & Depth-Sounding Sonar

Installation and Operation

Instructions

Summary of Contents for FishEasy 320C

Page 1: ...Pub 988 0143 781 www eaglesonar com Fish Finding Depth Sounding Sonar Installation and Operation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ons subject to change without notice All screens in this manual are simulated No part of this manual may be copied reproduced republished transmitted or distributed for any purpose without prior written consent of Eagle Electronics Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited For free owner s manuals and the most current information on this product its operation a...

Page 3: ...t Thru Hull vs Transom Mounting 15 Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting 16 Trolling Motor Bracket Installation 20 Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches 21 Shoot Thru Hull Preparation 23 Hulls with Floatation Materials 23 Testing Determines Best Location 24 Shoot Thru Hull Installation 26 Speed Temperature Sensors 28 Speed Sensor Installation 31 Power Connections 33 Mounting the Sonar Unit in ...

Page 4: ...Other Features 58 ASP Advanced Signal Processing 58 Alarms 59 Depth Alarms 59 To Adjust and Turn on the Shallow Alarm 60 To Adjust and Turn on the Deep Alarm 60 Fish Alarm 61 Backlight Level 61 Calibrate Speed 62 Chart Speed 63 Colorline 64 Contrast 65 Depth Cursor 66 Depth Range Automatic 67 Depth Range Manual 67 To Turn Auto Depth Range on Again 68 FasTrack 68 Fish I D Fish Symbols Depths 69 Fis...

Page 5: ...y 77 Automatic Sensitivity 78 To Turn Auto Sensitivity Back On 79 Set Keel Offset 80 Set Language 81 Software Version Information 81 Sonar Chart Mode 82 Sonar Page Sonar Chart Display Options 82 Full Sonar Chart 83 Split Zoom Sonar Chart 83 Digital Data Chart 84 Sonar Simulator 85 Stop Chart 85 Surface Clarity 86 Transparency 87 Units of Measure 88 Zoom Pan 91 Troubleshooting 93 Noise 95 ...

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Page 7: ...y optional accessories such as a speed sensor Following recommended installation practices will pay off in optimum performance of your FishEasy 320C 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 ac cessories Then read the rest of the manual The more you know about your sonar ...

Page 8: ... Operates at speeds up to 70 mph 61 kts Optional thru hull portable and trolling motor transducers are available Transmitter 800 watts peak to peak power typical 100 watts RMS power typical Sonar sounding depth capability 600 feet 182 meters Actual capability de pends on transducer configuration and in stallation bottom composition and water con ditions All sonar units typically read deeper in fre...

Page 9: ...typographical conventions used in this manual But if you ve never owned a sonar fish finder this segment will tell you the underwater basics Sonar is an abbreviation for SOund NAvigation and Ranging a technol ogy developed during World War II for tracking enemy submarines Ea gle developed the world s first transistorized sportfishing sonar in 1957 A sonar consists of a transmitter transducer recei...

Page 10: ...s The arrow keys control a horizontal line depth cursor on the sonar screen The arrow keys also help you move around the menus so you can execute different commands They are represented by symbols like these which denote the down arrow key and the up arrow Keyboard The other keys perform a variety of functions When the text refers to a key to press the key is shown in bold sans serif type For exam...

Page 11: ... From the Sonar Page press MENU to SONAR FEATURES ENT 2 Press to FISH ID SYMBOLS ENT EXIT EXIT Translated into complete English step 1 above would mean Start on the Sonar Page Press the Menu key then repeatedly press or press and hold the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select highlight the Sonar Features menu command Then press the Enter key Step 2 would mean Press the down arrow key t...

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Page 13: ... or other power connection along with the power cable route 4 Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the sonar unit 5 Route the power cable from the unit s location to an appropriate power source and connect it there 6 Connect the transducer power cable to the unit and mount the sonar unit on the bracket Transducer Installation These instructions will help you install your Skimme...

Page 14: ...TE The following installation types also call for these recommended tools and required supplies that you must provide supplies listed here are not included Transom installation Tools include two adjustable wrenches drill 29 0 136 drill bit flat head screwdriver Supplies high quality marine grade above or below waterline sealant compound Trolling motor installations Tools two adjustable wrenches fl...

Page 15: ...tween 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 Left vee pad hull right vee hull A pod style transducer is shown here but the principl...

Page 16: ... with the bottom of the boat hull This will usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protec tion from bangs and bumps Align transducer centerline with hull bottom CAUTION Clamp the trans ducer 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 Good location Poor angle Poor location...

Page 17: ...de 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 installa tion 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 inst...

Page 18: ...sducer 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 brac...

Page 19: ...acket Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom Again check to see if you can move the transducer so it s par allel 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 Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom 3 Assembling the transducer On...

Page 20: ...ine with the bottom of the hull Don t let the bracket extend below the hull 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 Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes Side view shown at left and seen from above at right Nut Metal washer Metal washer Bolt Rubber wa...

Page 21: ...ull as shown in the preceding and following figures Tighten the bracket s mounting screws sealing them with the sealant 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 Align transducer centerline with ...

Page 22: ...le you will need a 1 25 4 mm drill bit instead Caution If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable make sure it is lo cated above the waterline After installation be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above or below waterline seal ant 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...

Page 23: ... 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 Transducer mounted on trolling motor side view Transducer Orientation And Fish Arches If you do not get good fish arches on your display it could be because the transduce...

Page 24: ...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 re move any oil film Oil and dirt on the face will reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation Transducer aimed too far back Transducer aimed too far forward Proper transducer angle Partial fish arches Full fish arch ...

Page 25: ... boat Contact your boat dealer or manufacturer to confirm your hull specifications Epoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the 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 b...

Page 26: ... steps 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 sen sitivity and range controls until a second bottom echo is seen on the dis play You ll need to turn off Auto Sensitivity Auto Depth Range and ASP Try a range setting that is two...

Page 27: ...ottom signal mark the location and move on to step 4 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 t...

Page 28: ...ulls With Flotation Ma terials beginning on page 23 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 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 bon...

Page 29: ... 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 the tra...

Page 30: ... at a time If you would like to use a speed sensor and a secon dary temperature sensor at the same time you will need a combination device NOTE If a second temp sensor is used it must be the model TS 2U This model has a fixed electronic address which designates it as the second of two temp sensors Full Chart page showing dual temperature display See the following charts for sample sensor combinati...

Page 31: ...eed and temperature sensor Primary temp sensor is built into the transducer Temperature sensor built into transducer ST TU combination speed and temperature sensor Sonar unit rear view Power trans ducer cable 12 volt battery 3 amp fuse HST WSU ...

Page 32: ...ary external temperature sensor Primary temp sensor is built into the transducer TS 2U temperature sensor Temperature sensor built into transducer Sonar unit rear view 12 volt battery 3 amp fuse Power trans ducer cable HST WSU ...

Page 33: ...oles screwdriver Required supplies for this job include four 8 stainless steel wood screws 3 4 long high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound If you intend to route the sensor cable through the same hole as the transducer cable you will need a 1 25 4 mm drill bit instead of the 5 8 drill bit First find a location on the boat s transom where the water flow is smooth est D...

Page 34: ...flush with the hull s bottom Using the sensor as a template mark the hull for the screws pilot holes Drill four 1 8 holes one in each end of the slots Mount the sensor to the hull using 8 stainless steel wood screws not included Use a high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound to seal the screws Make sure the sensor is flush with the bottom of the hull and tighten the scr...

Page 35: ... please contact your local boat dealer Power Connections The unit works from a 12 volt battery system You can attach the power cable to your boat s accessory or power buss or directly to the battery If you use an accessory buss but have problems with electrical interference attach the power cable directly to the battery If the cable is not long enough splice 18 gauge wire onto it CAUTION When usin...

Page 36: ... 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 CAUTION Do not use this product without ...

Page 37: ...ould be suitable for the material on which you intend to mount the bracket 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 gimbal mounted FishEasy 320C sonar unit Holes in the ...

Page 38: ...ng the Quick Release Mounting Bracket These units use a quick release mounting bracket When you run the cables through the bracket s cable slots make sure you allow enough slack for tilting 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 ca...

Page 39: ...e 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 To adjust the 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 To dismount the unit for storage press the ratch ets and lift the unit off ...

Page 40: ...nd to press and release the spring loaded ratchets while you move the unit with the other hand Portable Sonar Installation Like many Eagle products the FishEasy 320C sonar is capable of port able operation It uses the optional PPP 12 portable power pack Bracket front Depress ratchets to release ...

Page 41: ...r unit to the power pack s bracket Plug in the power transducer cable and you re ready to fish The PPP 12 has a quick release mounting bracket built into the case Installing the Batteries Release the latch on the front of the power pack case Open the com partment and install eight AA batteries into the adapter For the long est life we recommend you use alkaline batteries NOTE When the unit is not ...

Page 42: ...till doesn t work check the battery voltage Most of the complaints we receive about portable units result from stale batteries Make sure the ones you buy are fresh In cold weather the efficiency of dry cell batteries drops with the tem perature We find it a good idea to have the sonar unit good and warm along with the batteries before we leave home If the batteries do lose a charge you can sometim...

Page 43: ... 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 Portable transducer assembly rear view left and side view right Clean the chosen area of the hull before attaching the suction cup Lo cate the tra...

Page 44: ...e sonar unit Your portable sonar is now ready for use Portable transducer installed on boat transom NOTE For optimum operation the portable transducer should be adjusted so that it is parallel to the ground For more information on this see the earlier segment on Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches Hull Suction cup Bracket Transducer ...

Page 45: ...the photo correspond to key ex planations below FishEasy 320C Sonar front view showing screen and keyboard 1 MENU PWR menu and power This key appears in the manual text simply as MENU Press this key to turn the unit on and off While the unit is on you can use this key to open the two major menus that access the many features that control 4 2 3 1 ...

Page 46: ...n windows that may appear on the screen 4 UP and DOWN ARROWS These keys appear in the manual text as or Use these keys to move through the menu options and to adjust virtually every feature and function on the sonar unit Memory This unit has permanent memory that saves all user settings even when power is removed It does not require nor does it use an internal backup battery so you never have to w...

Page 47: ...ds There are four basic Main Menu commands that you ll really want to read more about They are Screen commands CONTRAST BACKLIGHT LEVEL and TRANSPARENCY change the appearance of the display screen Use these commands to adjust how the screen looks under various lighting conditions Volume command controls sound levels for key strokes and alarms If you don t like to hear a beep each time you press a ...

Page 48: ...adjusts how a speed sensor measures water speed Reset Water Distance command resets water distance log to zero Sonar Simulator command turns the simulator feature on and off Useful for learning how to operate the unit and all its functions Reset Options command returns all options and auto functions to their original factory settings It s a great safety net while you re learning and experimenting ...

Page 49: ...Advanced Section The other So nar Menu commands include ColorLine command separates fish and structure near the bottom from the actual bottom and defines bottom composition hardness Depth Range command manually sets the depth range shown on the sonar chart Auto Depth Range command automatically sets the depth range shown on the sonar chart to always keep the bottom in view Stop Chart command stops...

Page 50: ...Speed command sets the rate at which sonar pings are made Zoom Level command controls the display size of sonar signal im ages Pages The FishEasy 320C has three major display options They are the Full Sonar Chart Split Zoom Sonar Chart and Digital Data You access the various display modes by pressing the ENT PAGES key As you press this key the unit cycles among the four page options To return to a...

Page 51: ...options full sonar chart left and split zoom Surface clutter Structure Bottom signal Fish arches around school of bait fish In FasTrack fish arches show as horizontal bars Depth scale Digital data overlay depth temperature Surface signal FasTrack bar graph Zoom bar ...

Page 52: ... those features and options in the Advanced Section but to show you how easy the sonar unit is to op erate the next two pages contain a simplified 10 step quick reference that will cover most fish finding situations The quick reference de scribes how your unit will operate with all the sonar features in their automatic modes which are set at the factory ...

Page 53: ...l or Zoom out to return to full chart mode Press MENU ENT to select which Zoom Mode you want to use 6 If necessary adjust sensitivity to improve chart readability Press MENU ENT and the Sensitivity Menu will appear on the left of your screen Use and to change the setting Boosting sensitivity will show more information on your screen which may cause clutter Reducing sensitivity will filter out some...

Page 54: ...face and the bottom 10 To turn off the unit press and hold MENU key for three seconds Sonar Operations As you can see from the quick reference on the previous page basic operation is pretty easy right out of the box If you are a sonar novice try operating the unit with the factory defaults until you get a feel for how it s working As you re learning the basics there is one setting you might want t...

Page 55: ... levels on the same location Fig 1 Sensitivity at 87 percent determined by Auto Sensitiv ity Typical of full auto mode Fig 2 Sensitivity set at 50 percent Fig 3 Sensitivity set at 20 percent Fig 4 Sensitivity set at 100 percent Bait school Thermocline with fish Fish arches Fig 2 ...

Page 56: ...tracking When you change the setting with auto turned on the unit will continue to track the bottom and make minor adjustments to the sen sitivity level with a bias toward the setting you selected Adjusting sensitivity in Manual Sensitivity Mode is similar to driving a car without cruise control you have complete manual control of the car s speed In the sonar unit manual mode allows you to set sen...

Page 57: ...t the sonar picture disappears from your screen If that happens remember that it s easy to switch back to full automatic operation by simply restoring the factory auto settings Here s how To Restore Factory Settings 1 Press MENU MENU to RESET OPTIONS ENT 2 The unit asks if you want to reset all the options Press or to YES ENT All options are reset and the unit reverts back to the original settings...

Page 58: ...es When a down rigger was pulled up it brought up several small jellyfish The fishermen switched their Eagle sonar to Fish I D which screened out the schools of jellyfish and clearly showed the game fish there as fish symbols Other Free Training Aids The following section discusses Fish I D fish alarms and other fea tures in greater detail If you or a friend has Internet access you can also learn ...

Page 59: ... can run it from your computer keyboard or use your mouse to press the virtual keys Easy download and installation instructions are avail able on our web site Free training emulator is available for your unit on our web site To run it click the buttons with your mouse pointer ...

Page 60: ... 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 The ASP feature has four settings Off Low Medium and High If you have high noise levels try using the High ASP setting However if you are having trouble with noise we...

Page 61: ...the Fish I D feature determines that an echo is a fish The other alarm is the Depth Alarm which has both a Shallow and a Deep setting Only the bottom signal will trigger this alarm This is useful as an anchor watch a shallow water alert or for navigation 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...

Page 62: ...on the shallow alarm 1 Press MENU MENU to SONAR ALARMS ENT 2 Press ENT to access depth feature 3 Press or until the depth is correct then press ENT 4 Press to SHALLOW ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT EXIT 5 To turn off the alarm press MENU MENU to SONAR ALARMS ENT ENT EXIT EXIT To switch to a different depth setting open the Sonar Alarms menu and repeat the instructions in step 3 above To adjust and turn on...

Page 63: ...eature Fish I D must be turned on for the Fish Alarm to work A different tone sounds for each fish symbol size shown on the display Sonar Alarms menu with Fish Alarm selected The check box to the left is checked indicating the alarm is turned on To turn the fish alarm on 1 Press MENU MENU to SONAR ALARMS ENT 2 Press to FISH ALARM ENT EXIT EXIT 3 To turn off the alarm press MENU MENU to SONAR ALARM...

Page 64: ...he speed is off You will enter this percentage in a moment For example if you figure the sensor is reading 10 percent faster than actual speed you will enter 10 in the calibration window If the sen sor is reading 5 percent slower than true speed you will enter 5 in the window Perform your test in relatively calm water free of current if possible Unless of course you are taking the current speed in...

Page 65: ...eriment with a chart speed around 50 percent If you are drifting slowly try a chart speed around 75 percent When you are stationary and a fish swims through the sonar signal cone the image appears on the screen as a long line instead of a fish arch Reducing the chart speed may result in a shorter line that more closely resembles a regular fish return Chart Speed control bar If you do experiment wi...

Page 66: ...mong the weakest echoes they show up mostly as blue arches A hard bottom or other relatively hard target returns a strong signal which causes a wider brightly col ored line reddish yellow to bright yellow If you have two signals of equal size one with red to yellow color and the other without then the target with brighter color yellow is the stronger signal This helps distinguish weeds from trees ...

Page 67: ...oft bottom probably sand or mud At right the wider ColorLine indicates a harder rocky bottom Contrast To adjust the display s contrast Press MENU MENU ENT The CONTRAST slider bar appears Press or to move the bar The lower end of the scale is minimum contrast the upper end is maximum contrast When contrast is set at the desired level press EXIT Wider ColorLine Thin or no ColorLine ...

Page 68: ...ne with a digital depth box on the right side The numbers inside the box show the depth of the cursor Sonar chart with the depth cursor active The line indicates the large fish is 40 52 feet deep The cursor can be moved to any location on the screen letting you pin point the depth of a target Cursor line Depth box ...

Page 69: ...on However depending upon the bottom depth and the current range you can change the range to a different depth To do this 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to DEPTH RANGE ENT The Depth Range Control Scale 2 The Depth Range Control Scale appears Press or to select a dif ferent depth range A blue bar highlights the selected range Range numbers in gray cannot be selected 3 When the new range is select...

Page 70: ...e sonar s depth capability depends on the transducer installa tion water and bottom conditions and other factors FasTrack This feature automatically converts all echoes to short horizontal lines on the display s far right side The graph on the rest of the screen con tinues to operate normally FasTrack gives you a rapid update of condi tions directly under the boat This makes it useful for ice fish...

Page 71: ...ts In other words Fish I D displays a small fish symbol when it thinks a target is a small fish a medium fish sym bol on a larger target and so on The sonar s 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 ex tending outwards from a group of limbs is t...

Page 72: ...the Fish I D mode and without to become more familiar with the feature The default for Fish I D is on Sonar Features menu with Fish I D Symbols selected When the check box to the left is checked the feature is on To turn the Fish I D feature on 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to SONAR FEATURES ENT 2 Press to FISH ID SYMBOLS ENT EXIT EXIT To turn off Fish I D repeat these instructions FishTrack Th...

Page 73: ...ols Sonar Features menu with Fish I D Depths selected When the check box to the left is checked the feature is on At right Sonar Page show ing Fish I D symbols and FishTrack depths turned on HyperScroll See the entry on Ping Speed which controls the HyperScroll feature Noise Rejection See the entry on Advanced Signal Processing in this section Overlay Data To change the digital data shown on top o...

Page 74: ...to select other Data Types for display Data list showing Water Speed selected to display on Sonar Page 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT To turn off displayed data 1 Press MENU to OVERLAY DATA ENT 2 Press or to select Data Type then press ENT until the check mark to the left of the selected data type disappears If you wish you may now use or to select other Data Types to turn off ...

Page 75: ...hen press EXIT The selected data type will be displayed in the new size To change the font size for another Data Type press ENT and repeat these steps be ginning with step two above 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT Tip If you wish you can change the displayed data font size when you select a data type 1 Press MENU to OVERLAY DATA ENT 2 Press or to select Data Type press ENT repeatedly u...

Page 76: ...screen update you may want to use the HyperScroll feature When you change the Ping Speed to any setting greater than 50 per cent the unit automatically enters HyperScroll mode These faster ping rates allow you to maintain a high detail picture on the screen and the screen refresh rate and chart scroll speed can keep pace with the boat as it moves quickly over the bottom terrain When using HyperScr...

Page 77: ...onar Page press MENU ENT 2 The Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press to decrease sensitivity press to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum limit a tone sounds To turn off HyperScroll 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to PING SPEED ENT 2 The Ping Speed Control Bar appears Press to decrease ping speed to 50 percent When it s set at t...

Page 78: ...NU to POPUP HELP With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on and uncheck it turn off After the option is set press EXIT to return to the page display Main Menu left with Pop up Help command highlighted At right this example shows the Pop up Help message for the Sensitivity command located on the Sonar Menu Reset Options This command is used to reset all features options and settings ...

Page 79: ...ensor The Wa ter Distance window can be reset to zero using the Reset Water Dis tance command Press MENU MENU to RESET WATER DISTANCE ENT The menus are cleared and the water distance is reset to 0 00 Screen Contrast and Backlight Level See the separate entries in this section for Contrast and Backlight Level Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity The sensitivity controls the ability of the unit to pick up e...

Page 80: ...can create enough tiny air bubbles to clutter much of the water column In that case a decrease in sensitivity is indicated to reduce some of the clutter The control bar used to adjust sensitivity up or down is the same whether the unit is in the automatic or manual mode In automatic you can adjust sensitivity up to 100 percent but the unit will limit your minimum setting In auto the unit will cont...

Page 81: ...TO SENSITIVITY ENT EXIT NOTE To return to the original factory setting for Auto Sensitivity see the entry in this section on Reset Options If sensitivity is in manual mode the Reset Options command will switch back to Auto and re set the factory setting at the same time Tip For quicker sensitivity adjustments try leaving the Sensitivity Control Bar on the screen as the chart scrolls You can see th...

Page 82: ...layed on the screen To calibrate the depth indicators first measure the distance from the face of the transducer to the lowest part of the boat In this example we will use 3 5 feet We enter this as a negative 3 5 feet which makes the depth indica tors perform as if the transducer s lower in the water than it really is 1 Press MENU MENU to SET KEEL OFFSET ENT 2 The Keel Offset dialog box appears Pr...

Page 83: ...ish To select a different language 1 Press MENU MENU to SET LANGUAGE ENT 2 Use or to select a different language and press ENT All menus now appear in the language you selected Software Version Information From time to time Eagle updates the operating system software in some of its products These software upgrades are usually offered to customers as free downloads from our web site www eaglesonar ...

Page 84: ...viewing preferences In addition to white you can select the chart to be displayed in grayscale reverse grayscale blue background night view ice view or bottom color tracking To change the chart mode color scheme 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to SONAR FEATURES ENT 2 Press to SONAR CHART MODE ENT 3 Press or to Mode Name ENT 4 Press EXIT EXIT to return to the Sonar Page Sonar Page Sonar Chart Disp...

Page 85: ...uilt in show at the top left corner of the screen The FasTrack display shows just to the right of the scale This changes all echoes into short horizontal bars replicating a flasher so nar The zoom bar on the far right shows the area that s zoomed when the zoom is in use See the Zoom section for more information Full Sonar Chart The Overlay Data depth and water temperature are each set to a differe...

Page 86: ...water temperature is set to the medium text size Digital Data Chart This mode shows five large digital boxes or windows containing Water Depth Surface Water Temperature Temperature 2 Water Speed from an optional speed sensor and Water Distance distance traveled or logged it also requires a speed sensor NOTE Temperature 2 requires an additional optional temperature sensor Digital Data Chart ...

Page 87: ...cer it may enter a demo mode The words demo mode flash on the bottom of the screen and a sonar chart plays much like the simulator Unlike the simulator the demo mode is for demonstration only and will auto matically stop as soon as you turn on the unit with a transducer at tached The simulator will continue to function normally Stop Chart If you are running multiple units on a boat there are times...

Page 88: ...kes temperature inversion and more The surface clarity control reduces or eliminates surface clutter signals from the display It does this by changing the sensitivity of the receiver decreasing it near the surface and gradually increasing it as the depth increases There are three levels of surface clarity available low medium or high It can also be turned off The default level is off To adjust the...

Page 89: ...ion at left Surface Clarity is turned off The right view shows Surface Clarity set at High Transparency Use the transparency menu to adjust the transparency of menu win dows A high transparency allows you to continue monitoring the sonar chart while adjusting feature settings though the text of the menus Surface clutter ...

Page 90: ... Menu Transparency level Press MENU MENU to TRANSPARENCY ENT The TRANSPARENCY slider bar appears Press or to move the bar The lower end of the scale makes the menus opaque the upper end is maximum transparency Press EXIT to remove the slider bar from the display Units of Measure This menu sets the speed and distance statute or nautical miles me ters depth feet fathoms or meters and temperature deg...

Page 91: ...adjust volume 1 Press MENU MENU to VOLUME ENT 2 The Volume Control Bar appears Press to decrease the volume press to increase the volume When it s set at the desired level press EXIT Zoom Zoom Bar Zooming the display is used to enlarge small detail fish signals and the bottom with its associated structure The 2X zoom doubles the size of all echoes on the screen The 4X zoom quadruples the size of t...

Page 92: ...ed to 2X Right same view zoomed to 4X To switch to zoom 1 Press MENU to ZOOM LEVEL ENT 2 The Zoom Level menu appears Press or to select the desired zoom level then press ENT EXIT to set the zoom and clear the menu 3 To select a different zoom or turn zoom off repeat steps 1 and 2 To turn on the Zoom Bar 1 Press MENU to SONAR FEATURES ENT 2 The Sonar Features menu appears Press to ZOOM BAR ENT EXIT...

Page 93: ...m the display faster if you leave the Zoom menu on That makes it easy to very quickly switch back and forth among the zoom settings Zoom Pan Your unit has the handy ability to quickly zoom in on any portion of the water column with just the touch of an arrow key The Zoom Pan feature lets you rapidly move the zoomed area up and down to different depths By pointing your zoom at different portions of...

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Page 95: ...If it isn t the wiring to the unit is defective the battery terminals or wiring on the terminals are corroded or the bat tery needs charging Unit operates only in demo mode 1 The transducer has not yet been connected or has been disconnected To leave demo mode make sure the transducer is securely connected before turning the unit on Unit freezes locks up or operates erratically 1 Electrical noise ...

Page 96: ...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 It may change the range to limits far greater than the water you are in If this hap pens 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 shallow...

Page 97: ... allowing the dis play 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 Noise A major cause of sonar problems is electrical noise This usually ap pears on the sonar s display as random patterns of dots or lines In se vere cases it can completely cover the...

Page 98: ...engine Increase the RPM with the gearshift in neutral If noise ap pears 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 li...

Page 99: ...66 67 Depth Range 24 25 47 67 68 83 91 94 95 Automatic 67 Manual 67 Display Options 44 48 82 83 84 F FasTrack 68 Fish Depths 70 Fish I D 45 48 55 59 61 69 Fish Symbols 45 48 55 59 61 69 Interpreting 55 FishTrack 70 Frequency 6 H HyperScroll 71 74 I Installation 11 26 31 35 38 39 Introduction Specifications 5 Typographical Conventions 8 K Keel Offset 46 80 81 Keypad Description 8 L Languages 46 81 ...

Page 100: ... 91 95 Simulator 5 46 85 Software Version Information 81 Sonar Chart Color Mode 82 Sonar Chart Display Options 44 48 82 83 84 Sonar Menu 44 46 47 76 86 91 Sonar Operation Quick Reference 51 Speed Sensors 5 7 28 31 32 46 62 77 84 Stop Chart 47 85 86 Surface Clarity 86 87 T Temperature Sensors 7 12 16 20 28 29 30 83 Transducer 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 33 34 3...

Page 101: ...R 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 excl...

Page 102: ... 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 reso...

Page 103: ...ry 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 t...

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