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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION PREPARATION………………………………………………………. 2

Parts Supplied……………………………………………………………………. 2
Accessories………………………………………………………………………. 2

Installation Overview……………………………………………………………. 2
Alternative Transducers and Mounting Methods……………………………..

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Transducer Exchange…………………………………………………………… 5

INSTALLATION………………………………………………………………………….. 6

Transom Installation……………………………………………………………..  6
Inside the Hull Installation……………………………………………………….  10
Control Head Installation………………………………………………………..  12
Test the Installation………………………………………………………………  15

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS………………………………………………………... 16

USING THE TCR ID-1………………………………………………………………….. 17

How Sonar Works………………………………………………………………..  17
Built-In Simulator…………………………………………………………………  19
Reading the TCR ID -1 Screen………………...……………………………….  20
Functions………………………………………………………………………….  23

SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………………………………… 27

MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY…………………………………………………..

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Maintenance……………………………………………………………………..  28
Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………….  29
Warranty………………………………………………………………………….  32
Service Policy……………………………………………………………………  33
Customer Support……………………………………………………………….  34

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Summary of Contents for TCR ID-1

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Page 2: ...TION 6 Transom Installation 6 Inside the Hull Installation 10 Control Head Installation 12 Test the Installation 15 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 16 USING THE TCR ID 1 17 How Sonar Works 17 Built In Simulator 19 Reading the TCR ID 1 Screen 20 Functions 23 SPECIFICATIONS 27 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY 28 Maintenance 28 Troubleshooting 29 Warranty 32 Service Policy 33 Customer Support 34 ...

Page 3: ... boat designs including aluminum Please carefully consider the following before installing your transducer TRANSDUCER MOUNTING OPTIONS A Transom Mount The Humminbird high speed transducer allows the transducer element to be mounted below the bottom of the boat hull keeping the transducer out of turbulent water and insuring good high speed operation The transducer will ...

Page 4: ...nsducer is not supplied with your LCR but for an additional cost you may exchange your un used high speed transducer for a bronz thru hull The bronz thru hull transducer has a threaded stem which installs through a hole drilled in the boat hull 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 locatio...

Page 5: ... in the center of the Bracket slots On some aluminum boats it may be necessary to use a wood back up plate It is important to 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 a...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...st holes in the 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 ...

Page 8: ... achieve optimum results Step 7 CABLE CLAMPS Install cable clamps as necessary by drilling a 1 8 dia hole for the 8 screw supplied 2 INSIDE HULL MOUNTING PROCEDURE Warning In order to achieve proper results with this type installation it is important that the transducer be mounted by someone familiar with the use of two part epoxy adhesives For this reason Techsonic Industries Inc will not be resp...

Page 9: ...ty 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 efficient operation The eye may be cleaned with liquid detergent 2 Improper installation of the transducer can alter the efficiency and accuracy of the entire system 3 If your boat of transducer is out of the water for a period ...

Page 10: ...ovided 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 Important Note which side of the gimbal faces forward Slots on gimbal bracket go towards rear Also rubber washer must be located bet...

Page 11: ...hod 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 It plugs into the outlet on the back of the unit marked Power The transducer connector is identified with the letter T and plugs into the outlet on the back ...

Page 12: ...s a red lead to the positive post and the black lead to the negative post Install a 1 amp fuse between the red cable and positive post of your 12 volt battery If a fuse panel is available we recommend wiring the power cable into the fuse panel Note The LCR must be fused separately from any other accessory Your Angle Lock connectors can only be plugged in one way Position the connector so the lette...

Page 13: ...ormal operation unless you choose another option If you do not press any button before the timer reaches 0 the normal operation screen is displayed If the boat is in water sonar data appears If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout the unit is working properly Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2 but less than the depth capability of the unit and the transducer is full...

Page 14: ...USING THE TCR ID 1 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ...

Page 15: ... but they suffer with poor definition Shallow water units use a higher frequeney 200KHz system for better target separation and detail But TCR technology takes high definition to a new level with its exclusive 455KHz operation What does that mean to the fisherman TCRs have twice the frequency three times the power 1600 watts peak to peak and twice the detail of other units You can clearly separate...

Page 16: ...older 200KHz transducers This unique new Sensor makes bulky low definition transducers a thing of the past Our new Sensor is so compact it s a snap to install It s designed for superior high speed performance and because of its small size you ll have less problem with drag turbulence or rooster tails This new Sensor is actually less likely to be damaged by debris yet performs with all the accuracy...

Page 17: ...sy with the unit turned off hold down the power button for about 2 seconds until a chirping sound begins When you release the button the built in simulator will be on and ready for your practice session Turning your unit off and back on again will disengage the simulator for operating the TCR ID 1 in actual conditions NOTE The built in simulator will allow you to practice adjusting the sensitivity...

Page 18: ...ism to appear This can be improved by slightly tilting the unit Fish Identification The TCR ID 1 uses Humminbird s exclusive double layer LCD Ordinary LCD units have 2 colors black and white But the TCR ID 1 adds a third color red by using a second layer on the display This double layer display gives you more information than ordinary black and white units 1 Objects close to the bottom are display...

Page 19: ...creen changes to display the new depth scale For example if you re in the 0 60 scale and it changes to the 0 30 scale the entire screen will look as if you had been in the 0 30 range all along 2 Using zoom and bottom lock Through Pixel Memory Capacity the memory in the TCR ID 1 stores readings in much finer detail than is displayed in the regular mode So when you activate the zoom or bottom lock f...

Page 20: ...ID 1 SCREEN Of course the best way to learn to read your TCR ID 1 is to use it especially in familiar locations If you know what s underwater and can see it displayed on the screen then you re on your way to being an experienced TCR user ...

Page 21: ...n Pressing the light button once gives you a soft glow that is ideal for night fishing because it won t interfere with your night vision Press the button again for a brighter light making the display easy to read at dusk when it can be harder to see Pressing the button a third time turns off the backIight Select System The TCR ID 1 Select System commands an amazing number of functions with only fo...

Page 22: ...main 2 settings higher than the normal automatic settings until you turn the TCR off 2 Bottom Alarm Automatic setting off Use the On Off button to activate the alarm and the alarm cursor appears on the screen Then use the arrow keys to adjust the depth at which the alarm will sound You ll hear a continuous chirping sound when the bottom is within the area that you ve defined with the alarm cursor ...

Page 23: ... using your arrow buttons you can move the zoom window while the zoom is activated without having to press Select again 5 Bottom Lock Automatic setting off You can easily turn on the bottom lock with the On Off button When on this function shows up close zoom readings in reference to the bottom The size of the zoom window depends on the depth range 7 feet in the 15 and 30 ranges and 15 feet in the...

Page 24: ...bottom will remain blacked in for easy to understand readings and the depth ranges will change automatically Or you can turn the auto change off allowing you to change the depth range manually In this mode the bottom is not blacked in This lets you see a double bottom echo which is preferred by some fishermen because the width of the second echo can indicate bottom texture see Reading The TCR ID I...

Page 25: ...ion high speed Sensor Cone Angle 16 degrees Sensor Cable Length 20 Depth Ranges 0 15 0 30 0 60 0 120 Zoom Ranges 7 15 Mounting standard All in One Mounting Connector System Unit Construction High impact polycarbonate case Dimensions 6 W X 6 H X 1 D Display liquid crystal Viewing Area 3 W X 4 H Matrix Configuration 48 x 75 pixels ...

Page 26: ...ful to avoid scratching the lens If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time algae and other marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer Periodically clean the face of the transducer with liquid detergent Pivoting the transducer up in the bracket may allow better access for inspection or cleaning If your boat remains out of the water for a long period of time it may...

Page 27: ...gh a fuse panel ensure the panel is powered Often accessory fuse panels are controlled by a separate switch or the ignition switch Also often a fuse can appear to be good when in fact it is not Check the fuse with a tester or replace it with a fuse known to be good Check the power connection to the unit It is possible to force the power cable connector into the cable holder incorrectly If the conn...

Page 28: ...e bottom Also in very deep water it may be necessary to manually increase the sensitivity setting to maintain a graphic depiction of the bottom If you are using a transducer switch to connect two transducers to the unit ensure the switch is in the correct position to connect a transducer that is in water If a trolling motor transducer is selected and the trolling motor is out of water no sonar inf...

Page 29: ... exceeds 20 VDC Some outboard motors do not effectively regulate the power output of the engine s alternator and can produce voltage in excess of 20 volts when running at high RPMs Your fishfinder displays input voltage in the Diagnostic screen Use this readout to determine if the voltage exceeds 20 VDC 8 The screen begins to fadeout Images are not as sharp as normal Check the input voltage using ...

Page 30: ...e not covered by our warranty The customer is responsible for shipping charges to Humminbird Humminbird will provide ground UPS or Parcel Post shipping back to the customer free of charge This warranty applies to the original purchaser only This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no representatives or persons are authorized to provide for any other liability in co...

Page 31: ...in three working days from the receipt of your unit This does not include shipping time to and from our factory Units received on Friday are usually shipped by Wednesday units received Monday are usually shipped by Thursday etc We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts are no longer reasonably available or impossible to obtain After the original warranty period ...

Page 32: ...nd Canada hours are Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central time If after reading Troubleshooting you determine your unit needs factory service please attach a description of the problem and send it with the unit to the address below If you are including a check please attach it to the unit Humminbird Service Department Three Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA ...

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