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Before attempting to install or operate your Humminbird LCR, it is recommended that you read the 
operations manual thoroughly. The LCR is totally new concept in sonar and has a number of special 
features not found on any other recorder. To completely understand all the features of the LCR, we 
suggest you follow the instructions set forth in this manual. If, after reading the instructions, there is 
something you do not completely understand about the operations of your unit, we recommend you 
contact our Customer Service Department- CALL 334-687-0503. 
 
IMPORTANT: 
                          Complete your warranty card and return it to us immediately. 
 
 
INTRODUCTION 
 
Congratulations on selecting the most advanced piece of sonar equipment ever designed.  Your new 
Humminbird LCR (Liquid Crystal Recorder) incorporates the most advanced, innovative 
Concepts in sonar equipment. The LCR is probably the most intelligent depth sounder ever created.  
Advanced microcomputer technology is used to simplify its operation, not complicate it , so you can 
quickly learn the basics of operating your unit.  After a couple of trips on the water, you will be operating 
your unit like an expert. 
 
Your  Humminbird LCR has a number of outstanding features including a unique automatic feature.  

This  

Computer controlled feature makes using your LCR as simple as pushing the “On” button. The 
computer  will automatically adjust the sensitivity, change the depth scale even if  the bottom goes off 
the screen  and black out everything below the bottom to make the display easy to read. 
 
Other features include a High Visibility LCD readout, night light, low profile swivel movement, 
waterproof enclosure, four depth ranges beginning with a super-shallow 15 foot depth range, and more. 
 
Read this operations manual thoroughly for all the outstanding features of your LCR. You will be 
amazed at its capabilities. 
 
Since there  are virtually no moving parts, your LCR will function more trouble free than any sonar unit 
you have ever owned. 
 
This unit has been engineered, tested, manufactured and is guaranteed by the employee/owners of 
Humminbird, a division of Techsonic Industries, located on the shores of Lake Eufaula, Alabama. 
 
Fishing, boating and depth sounders are our business, and at Humminbird we stand behind our 
products 100%. 
 
Your new LCR is covered by our Lifetime Guaranteed Service policy. We wish you good luck, good 
fishing and many hours of pleasure with your new Humminbird LCR. 
 
 
 
THEORY OF OPERATION 
 
 
Your Humminbird LCR works on the basic principal of sonar. 
 
An electric signal is generated within the control head of the unit. When coupled to the to, this signal is 
converted to an ultrasonic signal and is transmitted toward the bottom. The speed of the ultrasonic 
signal traveling through the water is approximately 4800 feet per second. 
 

Summary of Contents for LCR 1000

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Page 2: ...ur LCR as simple as pushing the On button The computer will automatically adjust the sensitivity change the depth scale even if the bottom goes off the screen and black out everything below the bottom to make the display easy to read Other features include a High Visibility LCD readout night light low profile swivel movement waterproof enclosure four depth ranges beginning with a super shallow 15 ...

Page 3: ...through it to make the images increasing the light source will make it easier to use This is why your LCR can be seen so well in direct sunlight You will also notice that the display can be seen better at certain angles The LCR mounting has been designed for tilting and pivoting so that you can easily maintain a good angle for viewing Another characteristic of an LCD display is that you may find t...

Page 4: ...at hull keeping the transducer out of turbulent water and insuring good high speed operation The transducer will absorb the blow of any obstruction by rotating up out of the metal spring bracket without harming the transducer or your boat The transducer can be re engaged by simply rotating the transducer down and snapping it back in place See Figure A ...

Page 5: ... leaving the housing exposed under the boat This type of installation must be used for many boats with in board engines because there is no suitable location on the transom away from the noise and turbulence created by the prop A bronz thru hull transducer should be installed by qualified personnel only The LCR will operate well at high speeds with a properly mounted transducer Remember a transduc...

Page 6: ...o use a silicone sealant between the screwhead and bracket in order to prevent leaking See Figure C Step 2 BRACKET INSTALLATION Fiberglass Boats If your boat has a stepped transom located below and under the main transom the compact transducer design allows mounting in this area This mounting location is recommended for good reading at very high speeds See Figure D To install the metal bracket on ...

Page 7: ...ically in the three slots found in the bracket It is important to use a silicone sealant between the screwhead and bracket in order to prevent leaking Step 3 TRANSDUCER PIVOT ASSEMBLY Assemble the pivot to the transducer main body using the two x5 8 allen head screws two 3 8 tooth washers and two square nuts Make sure the tooth washers are sandwiched between the transducer main body and the pivot ...

Page 8: ...e bracket Slide the O ring on to the headed pin and insert it through the two parts Assemble by screwing the x3 8 allen head screw into the end of the pin and tighten See Figure G Step 5 ANGLE ALLIGHMENT Set the transducer angle so that it is parallel with the bottom of the boat hull Once proper alignment is achieved tighten the two allen head screws using the 5 32 allen wrench ...

Page 9: ...sducer be mounted by someone familiar with the use of two part epoxy adhesives For this reason Techsonic Industries Inc will not be responsible for any damage due to the mounting of your transducer in this manner NOTE An Epoxy Kit Part N EPK is available from Humminbird This Epoxy Kit has been formulated for Inside Hull Transducer Installation 1 Select as flat an area as possible near the aft end ...

Page 10: ...d and use his front depth sounder to scan for submerged stumps or obstacles Such a practice can often prevent damage to props and lower units of the big outboard CAUTIONS 1 Occasionally the eye of your transducer may become dirty from storage or from contact with oils present in boats or marina environments Oil will cause the eye to lose the intimate contact with the water which is necessary for e...

Page 11: ...swivel base and drill four diameter holes Note The LCR hole pattern Is the same as for all Humminbird flasher units Use hardware provided to mount this base to the boat Next place the gimbal bracket on the swivel base and attach with four small machine screws provided Place the LCR in the gimbal mount and make certain the rubber washers provided are placed between the unit and the gimbal bracket I...

Page 12: ...acket can also be mounted directly to the dash without the swivel mount however this method is not recommended since the unit cannot be rotated INSTALLING THE CABLES Your LCR comes equipped with Humminbird s new Angle Lock power and transducer connectors The power connector is identified with the letter P on the back of the plug ...

Page 13: ...sition the connector so the letter P or T can be read and the 90 degree bend is pointed downward Push the connector in as far as it will go Turn the positive locking ring as far as it will go clockwise until you feel it lock locking ring as far as it will go clockwise until you feel it lock Your connector is now locked into place Note For easy access to the connectors simply loosen the mounting kn...

Page 14: ...on As you move into deeper water and the bottom goes off screen the next deeper depth range will automatically be activated In order to return to a shallower depth range you must manually depress the depth set button Each time this button is depressed the range is decreased by one setting Thus this control will work in the opposite direction from the automatic depth advance Note Should you attempt...

Page 15: ...turn Also the display below the bottom is blackened out to make the display easier to read To turn the unit off depress the Power Off switch 2 Depth In the automatic mode the proper depth range is found as soon as the unit is turned on As you move into deeper water and the bottom goes off the screen the next deeper depth range will automatically be activated In order to return to a shallower depth...

Page 16: ...he LCR 2000 in the manual mode 1 depress the Auto On Off button or 2 depress either the manual decrease or increase button You will notice that the word Auto in the upper right hand corner of the display has gone off The operator can control the amount of sensitivity by depressing the or button There are 15 sensitivity settings When the or button is pressed once the sensitivity setting at the top ...

Page 17: ...uch as smaller fish In the automatic mode the computer might not be using enough sensitivity to show smaller targets At higher sensitivity settings more targets will be seen Therefore you might want to use the automatic mode while running and then use the manual mode for charting and finding fish ...

Page 18: ...ight hand side of the display It is possible to set the alarm anywhere between the 4 foot to the 120 foot range When the bottom enters the alarm range it will trigger a continuous audible signal Fish which enter the alarm range will trigger a short alarm Therefore if you want to use the alarm feature to locate fish simply set the alarm close to the bottom and listen for the short alarm indication ...

Page 19: ... must have a properly mounted transducer Please read the transducer mounting procedure carefully The transducer for the LCR 2000 is a 16 degree just like most standard Humminbird flasher units Other transducers such as 32 degrees cannot be used Low profile swivel mount is standard on all LCR models or the LCR can be used with Humminbird SM 4 for quick removal CARING FOR YOUR LCR Since your Humminb...

Page 20: ...attery terminal If these wires are reversed it will not damage the LCR It is normal if when reversing the boat the bottom return is lost since air from the prop is being forced under the transducer Remember the transducer cannot transmit through air TROUBLE SHOOTING If the display comes on when the On button is pushed but no bottom information is seen check that the transducer connector is securel...

Page 21: ...ee that the depth scale will change down to the 0 to 15 foot scale and then to the 0 to 120 foot scale Step 4 Steps 1 2 and 3 have verified that your LCR is working properly You are now ready to increase boat speed to test the transducer installation As you increase the boat speed the LCR should give a continuous bottom return With a proper transducer installation your LCR will perform well at spe...

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Page 25: ...ntrols the LCR 4000 does offer the option to manually fine tune if you prefer and its zoom feature with memory and Total Screen Update provides the most accurate up close readings in marine electronics It s the creation of a new generation Humminbird s LCR 4000 SHOULD YOU NEED SERVICE If after reading the troubleshooting guide you determine your Humminbird needs factory service please attach the f...

Page 26: ...If you are including a check please attach it to the unit TECHSONIC INDUSTRIES INC Service Dept Three Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 ...

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