Lowrance LCX-20C, Operation Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!........................................................ 1
Capabilities and Specifications: LCX-20C .................................... 3
How Your Sonar Works ................................................................ 5
How Your GPS Works .................................................................. 6
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 7
How to use this manual: typographical conventions ................ 10
Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................. 11
Preparations................................................................................ 11
Transducer Installation.............................................................. 11
Recommended Tools and supplies.......................................... 12
Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting ................................. 14
Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting..................... 15
TROLLING MOTOR BRACKET INSTALLATION .............. 21
TRANSDUCER ORIENTATION AND FISH ARCHES ....... 22
SHOOT-THRU-HULL PREPARATION ................................ 22
Speed/Temperature Sensors ................................................. 27
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module .................................................. 28
Power Connections...................................................................... 31
Powering a NMEA 2000 Buss .................................................... 32
Powering Your Unit ................................................................ 32
NMEA 2000 Cable Connections ................................................. 34
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network................................... 34
NMEA 0183 Wiring (Data cable) ........................................... 35
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or In-Dash .................................... 36
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation................................... 40
Other Accessories........................................................................ 41
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation ....................................... 43
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 43
Power/lights on and off ............................................................... 44
Main Menu .................................................................................. 45
Pages ........................................................................................... 46
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 46
Navigation Page ...................................................................... 47
Map Page ................................................................................. 47
Sonar Page .............................................................................. 48
LCX-20C Sonar Quick Reference ............................................... 51
Sonar Operations ........................................................................ 52
Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar Chart ........................................ 54
Other Free Training Aids ....................................................... 54
Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features ..................... 57
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(Advanced Signal Processing) ..................................... 57
Alarms ......................................................................................... 58