Lowrance X87, Operation Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First! ......................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: X87, X88DF X97, X98DF ......... 2
How Sonar Works ......................................................................... 3
How To Use This Manual: Typographical Conventions.............. 4
Section 2: Installation & Accessories .................................... 7
Preparations.................................................................................. 7
Transducer Installation................................................................ 7
Recommended Tools and Supplies ........................................... 8
Selecting a Transducer Location .............................................. 8
Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mounting ............................... 10
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting ..................... 10
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation....................................... 16
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation and Installation ..................... 17
Speed/Temperature Sensors....................................................... 20
Optional Speed Sensor Installation ....................................... 22
Power Connections...................................................................... 23
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable .................... 25
Bracket Installation ................................................................ 26
In-Dash Installation ............................................................... 28
Portable Installation ............................................................... 28
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation
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Keyboard ..................................................................................... 31
Power/Lights (On and Off) ......................................................... 32
Menus .......................................................................................... 32
Main Menu .............................................................................. 32
Sonar Menu ............................................................................. 34
Pages ........................................................................................... 35
Basic Sonar Quick Reference ............................................... 38
Sonar Operations ........................................................................ 39
Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar Chart ........................................ 41
Other Free Training Aids ....................................................... 42
Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features ...................... 43
ASP
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(Advanced Signal Processing) ......................................... 43
Alarms ......................................................................................... 44
Depth Alarms .......................................................................... 44
Zone Alarm .............................................................................. 45
Fish Alarm............................................................................... 46
Brightness ................................................................................... 46
Calibrate Speed........................................................................... 46
Chart Speed................................................................................. 47
Contrast....................................................................................... 48
Depth Cursor............................................................................... 48