Lowrance LCX-18C, Operation Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First! .............................................................. 1
Capabilities and Specifications: LCX-18C and LCX-19C ............. 3
How your Sonar Works................................................................. 5
How your GPS Works ................................................................... 6
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 8
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions.............. 10
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories ........................................ 13
Preparations................................................................................ 13
Transducer Installation.............................................................. 13
Recommended Tools and Supplies ......................................... 14
Selecting a Transducer Location ............................................ 14
Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mounting ............................... 16
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting ..................... 16
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation....................................... 22
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation & Installation......................... 23
Speed/Temperature Sensors....................................................... 26
Sensor Chart ............................................................................... 27
Optional Speed Sensor Installation ........................................... 28
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module .................................................. 29
Power Connections...................................................................... 30
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections............................................... 31
NMEA/DGPS Wiring .............................................................. 32
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or in-Dash..................................... 33
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation................................... 36
Other Accessories........................................................................ 37
MMC and Mapcreate .............................................................. 37
Switch Boxes ........................................................................... 38
External Speaker .................................................................... 38
Face Cover ............................................................................... 39
Sec. 3: Basic Sonar Operation .............................................. 41
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 41
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) ....................................... 42
Main Menu .................................................................................. 42
Pages ........................................................................................... 44
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 44
Navigation Page ...................................................................... 45
Map Page ................................................................................. 45
Sonar Page .............................................................................. 46
Sonar Quick Reference .......................................................... 49
Sonar Operations ........................................................................ 50
Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar Chart ........................................ 52
Other Free Training Aids ....................................................... 52