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PANOPTIX

 LIVESCOPE

LVS12

 

INSTALLATION 

INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Information

 WARNING

See the 

Important Safety and Product Information

 guide in the 

chartplotter product box for product warnings and other 

important information.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your 

vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the 

water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the 

responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you 

navigate.

 CAUTION

Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with 

these instructions could result in damage or injury.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask 

when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

NOTICE

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite 

side of the surface.

To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your 

boat, you must install the Garmin

®

 device according to these 

instructions.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the 

installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, go 

to 

support.garmin.com

 for more information.

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration 

today. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe 

place.

1

Go to 

my.garmin.com/registration

.

2

Sign in to your Garmin account.

Software Update

You must update the software when you install this device.
If your Garmin chartplotter has Wi

Fi

®

 technology, you should 

update the software using the ActiveCaptain

 app on a 

compatible Android

 or Apple

®

 device. If your chartplotter does 

not have has Wi

Fi technology, you should update the software 

using a memory card and a Windows

®

 computer.

For more information, go to 

support.garmin.com

.

Tools Needed

• Drill
• 4 mm (

5

/

32

 in.) and 3.2 mm (

1

/

8

 in.) drill bits

• Masking tape
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Marine sealant
• 32 mm (1 

1

/

4

 in.) hole saw (optional)

• Cable ties (optional)

Mounting Considerations

• You must not mount the transducer in the path of the 

propeller.

• On an outboard motor, you should mount the transducer on 

the side of the down stroke of the propeller, typically 

starboard.

• You should mount the transducer in a location where it will 

not be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing.

• You should mount the transducer in a location where it is not 

behind strakes, struts, fittings, water intake or discharge 

ports, thru-hull transducers, or anything that creates air 

bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent. Turbulent 

water may interfere with the sonar beam.

• You should mount the transducer as close to the center line 

of the boat as possible.

• When mounted farther from the center of the transom, a 

greater deadrise can cause the boat hull   to interfere with 
the sonar beam  , and can cause inconsistent detection on 
the opposite side of the boat  . The transducer is shown 

from behind.

• On twin-drive vessels, you should mount the transducer 

between the drives, if possible.

• If necessary, for extra cable length you can connect an 

optional extension cable, available at 

buy.garmin.com

 or from 

your Garmin dealer.

Installing the Transducer on the Trolling 

Motor

NOTICE

You must secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other 

secure location after installation. Damage to the transducer 

cable wires or cable jacket can cause transducer failure.

1

Insert the hose clamp   through the slot on the trolling motor 

mount bracket  , until equal lengths extend on both sides of 

the mount.

December 2018

190-02495-90_0A

Summary of Contents for Panoptix Livescope LVS12

Page 1: ...ould update the software using a memory card and a Windows computer For more information go to support garmin com Tools Needed Drill 4 mm 5 32 in and 3 2 mm 1 8 in drill bits Masking tape 2 Phillips screwdriver Marine sealant 32 mm 1 1 4 in hole saw optional Cable ties optional Mounting Considerations You must not mount the transducer in the path of the propeller On an outboard motor you should mo...

Page 2: ...failure You should mount the transducer as far from the motor as possible 1 Orient the trolling motor shaft bracket Trolling Motor Shaft Bracket Orientation page 2 2 Using the M6 screws attach the curved trolling shaft bracket to the angled trolling shaft bracket 3 Secure the transducer to the bracket using the knob 4 Use cable ties not included to secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other...

Page 3: ...sh it through the hole you drilled in step 9 If you are not routing the cable using a pass through hole route the cable up and over the top of the transom You should avoid routing the cable close to electrical wires or other sources of electrical interference Calibrating the Compass Before you can calibrate the compass the transducer must be installed on the shaft far enough away from the trolling...

Page 4: ...ogo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries ActiveCaptain LiveScope Panoptix and SteadyCast are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Wi Fi is a registered...

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