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10 m, the device displays an magnified area from the bottom of 

the water to 10 m above the bottom.

1

From a sonar screen, select 

 > 

Zoom

.

2

Select an option:
• Select 

Bottom Lock

 to lock the screen to the water

bottom.

• Select 

Manual

 to manually set the zoom.

• Select 

Auto

 to automatically set the zoom.

• Select 

Split Zoom

 to turn on the split-zoom view.

Locking the Screen to the Water Bottom

You can lock the screen to the water bottom. For example, if you 

select a span of 20 meters, the device shows an area from the 

water bottom to 20 meters above the bottom. The span appears 

on the right side.

1

From a sonar view, select 

 > 

Zoom

 > 

Bottom Lock

.

2

Select a span.

Sonar Frequencies

NOTE: 

The frequencies that are available depend on the 

transducer being used.
Adjusting the frequency helps adapt the sonar for your particular 

goals and the present depth of the water.

Selecting Frequencies

NOTE: 

You cannot adjust the frequency for all sonar views and 

transducers.
You can indicate which frequencies appear on the sonar screen.

1

From a sonar view, select 

 > 

Frequency

.

2

Select a frequency suited to your needs and water depth.
For more information on frequencies, see 

Sonar 

Frequencies

, page 4

.

Creating a Frequency Preset

NOTE: 

Not available with all transducers.

You can create a preset to save a specific sonar frequency, 

which allows you to change frequencies quickly.

1

From a sonar view, select 

 > 

Frequency

.

2

Select 

Add

.

3

Enter a frequency.

Sonar Gain

The gain setting controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver to 

compensate for water depth and water clarity. Increasing the 

gain shows more detail, and decreasing the gain reduces screen 

clutter.

NOTE: 

Setting the gain on one sonar view applies the setting to 

all the views.

Setting the Gain Automatically

NOTE: 

To set the gain on the split-frequency screen, you must 

set each frequency separately.

1

Select 

 > 

Gain

.

2

Select 

Enable Auto Gain

, if applicable.

3

Select an option:
• To display higher-sensitivity, weaker sonar returns with

more noise automatically, select 

Auto High

.

• To display medium-sensitivity sonar returns with moderate

noise automatically, select 

Auto Med

.

• To display lower-sensitivity sonar returns with less noise

automatically, select 

Auto Low

.

Setting the Gain Manually

1

From a sonar screen, select 

 > 

Gain

.

2

Select   or   until you begin to see noise in the water portion 

of the screen.

3

Select   or   to decrease the gain.

Adjusting the Range of the Depth Scale

You can adjust the range of the depth scale that appears on the 

right side of the screen. Automatic ranging keeps the bottom 

within the lower third of the sonar screen, and can be useful for 

tracking the bottom where there are slow or moderate terrain 

changes.
When the depth changes dramatically, like a drop off or cliff, 

manually adjusting the range allows a view of a specified depth 

range. The bottom is shown on the screen as long as the bottom 

is anywhere within the manual range established.

1

From a sonar screen, select 

 > 

Range

.

2

Select an option:
• To allow the device to adjust the range automatically

based on the depth, select Auto.

• To increase or decrease the range manually, select   or

. (Available only on the 5 in. and 7 in. models.)

• To increase or decrease the range manually, select   or  .

(Available only on the 4 in. models.)

NOTE: 

From a sonar screen, select   and   to quickly 

manually adjust the range. (Available only on the 5 in. and 

7 in. models.)
From a sonar screen, select   and   to quickly resume auto 

range. (Available only on the 5 in. and 7 in. models.)
From a sonar screen, select   or   to quickly adjust the range. 

(Available only on the 4 in. models.)
Setting the range on one screen applies that setting to all 

screens.

Sonar Setup

NOTE: 

Not all options and settings apply to all models and 

transducers.

Showing and Adjusting the Depth Line

You can show and adjust a horizontal line on a sonar screen. 

The depth of the line is indicated on the right side of the screen.

NOTE: 

Showing a depth line on one screen displays the depth 

line on all the screens.

1

From a sonar screen, select 

 > 

Sonar Setup

 > 

Depth 

Line

.

2

Select 

.

3

To adjust the 

Depth Line

, select   or  .

Setting the Scroll Speed

You can set the rate at which the sonar image moves across the 

screen. A higher scroll speed shows more detail, especially 

while moving or trolling. A lower scroll speed displays sonar 

information on the screen longer. Setting the scroll speed on 

one sonar view applies to all the sonar views.

1

From a sonar view, select 

 > 

Sonar Setup

 > 

Scroll 

Speed

.

2

Select an option:
• To adjust the scroll speed automatically using speed-over-

ground, select 

Auto

.

The Auto setting selects a scroll rate to match the boat

speed, so targets in the water are drawn with the correct

aspect ratio and appear less distorted. When viewing

Garmin ClearVü or SideVü sonar views, it is recommend

to use the Auto setting.

• To use a very fast scroll speed, select Ultrascroll

®

.

The Ultrascroll option quickly scrolls new sonar data, but

with a reduced image quality. For most situations, the Fast

4

Sonar

Summary of Contents for striker 4

Page 1: ...STRIKER Series Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... System Display Backlight TIP Press from any screen to open the backlight settings 2 Adjust the backlight Adjusting the Color Mode 1 Select Settings System Display Color Mode TIP Press from any screen to access the color settings 2 Select an option Setting the Beeper You can set when the device makes sounds 1 Select Settings System Beeper 2 Select an option To have the device beep when you select ...

Page 3: ...mum speed for the trip and allows your to record a new maximum speed Adding the Data Graphs Screen Before you can customize the Data Graphs screen you must add it to the home screen You can view graphical sonar data on the home screen using the Data Graphs screen From the home screen select Customize Home Add Data Graphs Data Graphs To customize the Data Graphs screen select Data Graphs Change Gra...

Page 4: ...nt location Á Depth scale Split Zoom View On the split zoom page you can see a full view graph of sonar readings on the right side of the screen and a magnified portion of that graph on the left side of the screen From a sonar screen select Split Zoom À Zoomed depth scale Á Zoom window  Depth range Pausing the Sonar Not all options are available on all models Select an option From the Traditional...

Page 5: ...sting the Range of the Depth Scale You can adjust the range of the depth scale that appears on the right side of the screen Automatic ranging keeps the bottom within the lower third of the sonar screen and can be useful for tracking the bottom where there are slow or moderate terrain changes When the depth changes dramatically like a drop off or cliff manually adjusting the range allows a view of ...

Page 6: ...sonar screen select Sonar Setup Appearance Fish Symbols 2 Select an option Sonar Noise Rejection Settings From a sonar view select Sonar Setup Noise Reject Interference Adjusts the sensitivity to reduce the effects of interference from nearby sources of noise When you adjust the interference setting from off À through low Á medium  and high à noise is gradually removed but there is little effect ...

Page 7: ... sharing data between compatible STRIKER and echoMAP series devices You must turn on user data sharing for both devices to share data Select User Data Manage Data User Data Sharing On on both devices Waypoint Map Settings Select Waypoint Map Waypoints Shows the list of waypoints Waypoint Display Sets how to display waypoints on the chart Routes Shows the list of routes Track Shows the track option...

Page 8: ...ttings Select Settings System Display Adjusts the backlight brightness Adjusting the Backlight page 1 and color scheme Adjusting the Color Mode page 1 GPS Provides information about the GPS satellite settings and fix Language Sets the on screen language Simulator Turns on the simulator and allows you to set the speed and simulated location Beeper Turns on and off the tone that sounds for alarms an...

Page 9: ...rned off NOTE You must connect the device to a temperature capable transducer to use this alarm Fish Sets an alarm to sound when the device detects a suspended target sets the alarm to sound when fish of all sizes are detected sets the alarm to sound only when medium or large fish are detected sets the alarm to sound only when large fish are detected Unit Settings Select Settings Units System Unit...

Page 10: ...ot turn on My sonar does not work Push the transducer cable all the way into the back of the device Even if the cable seems to be connected you should push firmly so that it is fully seated Check to make sure the sonar transmission is turned on My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location You can manually enter a waypoint location to transfer and share data from one device to the ne...

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