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X-4

Fish-Finding Sonar

Installation and Operation
Instructions

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Page 1: ...X 4 Fish Finding Sonar Installation and Operation Instructions...

Page 2: ...ion of this manual is strictly prohibited Lowrance is a registered trademark of Navico Navico may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve...

Page 3: ...and Fish Arches 11 Power Connections permanent mount only 13 Mounting the Sonar Unit In Dash Bracket or Portable 14 Bracket Installation 15 Portable Sonar Installation 17 Installing the Batteries 18 M...

Page 4: ...ii Battery Alarm 32 Noise Reject and ASP 33 Depth Display 33 Voltage 34 Temperature Display 34 Units 34 Backlight 35 Contrast 35 Simulator 36 Set Language 36 Software Information 36 Reset Options 36...

Page 5: ...Back up memory Built in memory stores sonar settings when unit is turned off Sonar Frequency 200 kHz Transducers A Skimmer transducer comes packed with your unit Its 20 cone angle offers a wide fish d...

Page 6: ...rature sensor or combo speed temp sensor available NOTICE The storage temperature for your unit is from 4 degrees to 167 degrees Fahrenheit 20 degrees to 75 degrees Celsius Extended storage in tempera...

Page 7: ...tery or other power connection along with the power cable route 4 Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the so nar GPS unit 6 Install the power cable and route it to the sonar GPS u...

Page 8: ...bit Phillips head screwdriver Supplies high quality marine grade above or below waterline sealant adhesive compound Dual frequency transom installations Tools two adjustable wrenches drill 20 0 161 d...

Page 9: ...e trailer or hauling of the boat Also don t mount it closer than approximately one foot from the engine s lower unit This will prevent cavitation bubble interference with propeller operation 5 If poss...

Page 10: ...ut of the water as you cross waves or wakes Move the transducer a little lower to help prevent this If you cruise or fish around lots of structure and cover your transducer may be frequently kicking u...

Page 11: ...cket This position sets the transducer s coarse angle adjustment for a 14 transom Most outboard and stern drive transoms have a 14 angle Align plastic ratchets in bracket B Two piece bracket Locate th...

Page 12: ...to the transom side the transducer between the ratchets Look at the transducer from the side and adjust it so that its face is parallel to the ground The alignment letters on either side of the bracke...

Page 13: ...d place them against the transom Again check to see if you can move the transducer so it s pa rallel with the ground If you can then go to step 3A 3 Assembling the transducer A One piece bracket Once...

Page 14: ...at this time Assemble transducer and bracket 4 Drilling mounting holes Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground The transduc...

Page 15: ...d following figures Tighten the bracket s mounting screws sealing them with the sealant Adjust the transducer so that it s parallel to the ground even if you have a Deep vee hull Tighten the nut until...

Page 16: ...ws 7 Make a test run to determine the results If the bottom is lost at high speed or if noise appears on the display try sliding the trans ducer bracket down This puts the transducer deeper into the w...

Page 17: ...ack in the cable for the motor to turn freely Route the cable to the sonar unit and the trans ducer is ready for use Transducer mounted on trolling motor side view Transducer Orientation and Fish Arch...

Page 18: ...he arch is printed then the nose of the transducer is angled too far down and needs to be raised NOTE Periodically wash the transducer s face with soap and water to remove any oil film Oil and dirt on...

Page 19: ...l contacts in the cable and the unit s power socket In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the power cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most boat designs If that results in el...

Page 20: ...your warran ty This unit has reverse polarity protection No damage will occur if the power wires are reversed However the unit will not work until the wires are attached correctly Mounting the Sonar U...

Page 21: ...you intend to mount the bracket Mount the unit in any convenient location provided there is clearance when it s tilted for the best viewing angle You should also make sure there is enough room behind...

Page 22: ...in stallation Some customers however prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the cable hole it s a matter of personal preference After drilling the hole pass the connectors up through the hole from...

Page 23: ...ratchets with one hand then tilt the unit with your other hand Release the ratchets and the unit locks into the new position To dismount the unit for storage press the rat chets and lift the unit off...

Page 24: ...w Plug the cable s power dog bone shaped connector into the socket on the battery compartment cover Route the cable s unit connector and about 6 inches 15 2 cm of cable through the opening under the s...

Page 25: ...t should be touching the front of the bracket as you lower it into position As you push down the unit will lock into place with a distinct click To adjust the viewing angle pinch the quick release mou...

Page 26: ...gh the hole in the top of the bracket When using the transducer tie the other end of the nylon cord to the boat This will help prevent losing the transducer if it comes off Clean the chosen area of th...

Page 27: ...ion on this see the segment in the unit s operation manual on Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches Moisten the suction cup and then press it onto the hull as firmly as possible Tie the nylon cord to...

Page 28: ...as an internal backup battery that saves the following user settings when power is turned off Units of Measure Temp Size Depth Size Fish I D mode Noise Reject mode Range mode Zoom Sensitivity Grayline...

Page 29: ...upper left hand corner If the transducer with a built in temperature sensor is connected the water temperature also will be shown Full Chart page with Fish I D turned off Fish symbols Grayline Bottom...

Page 30: ...nter Zoom Range menu with the 40 80 foot zoom selected To turn off Auto Depth Range 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the DEPTH RANGE menu appears Press select MANUAL and then press MENU UP to display the...

Page 31: ...ze ranges 0 10 5 15 10 20 15 30 20 40 30 60 40 80 50 100 75 150 100 200 150 300 200 400 300 600 400 800 500 1000 750 1500 and 1000 2000 To select a zoom range 1 Make sure Depth Range is set to manual...

Page 32: ...h the maximum or minimum sensitivity level a tone will sound To turn on Manual mode 1 Repeatedly press Menu to display the Sensitivity menu Highlight MANUAL and press PWR to clear the menu Grayline Gr...

Page 33: ...rs 2 Press to increase the level of Grayline or press to decrease it If you reach the maximum or minimum level a tone will sound Press PWR to clear the menu A small amount of Grayline indicates a soft...

Page 34: ...of a fish arch You can counteract this by decreasing the chart speed to match the speed of your boat which will shorten the line making it look more like a fish arch To adjust Chart Speed 1 Press MENU...

Page 35: ...on right FishTrack The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it ap pears on the display To turn on off FishTrack 1 Press MENU until the FISH ID menu appears Press to select TRACK or...

Page 36: ...n alarm tone when the bottom is shallower than the alarm s setting The deep alarm sounds a tone when the bottom is dee per than the alarm s setting Shallow Alarm To set the shallow alarm 1 Press MENU...

Page 37: ...t Deep Alarm To set the deep alarm 1 Press MENU repeatedly until DEEP ALARM appears 2 Press to SET VALUE The Deep Alarm Value dialog box will appear Use to enter the first number in the dialog box the...

Page 38: ...MENU to move to the next digit Repeat those steps until the desired value has been entered in the dialog box To move the cursor back to any of the previously entered numbers press UP MENU Low Battery...

Page 39: ...three set tings Off Low and High To change the ASP setting 1 Press MENU until the NOISE REJECTION menu appears Use to select the desired setting 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Depth Display Depth may...

Page 40: ...isplay 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Temperature Display Temperature may be displayed in a small or medium size or can be turned off completely To display Temperature 1 Repeatedly press MENU until the...

Page 41: ...ars Press to turn the light on or to turn it off 2 Press PWR to clear the menu Contrast The unit s display contrast is adjustable to suit different lighting condi tions It will help you see the screen...

Page 42: ...2 Use to select the desired language All menus now appear in the language you selected Press PWR to clear the menu Software Information The Software Information screen shows what version of software y...

Page 43: ...ras com 3 Canadian customers can write Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Shipping Information If it becomes necessary to send a product for repai...

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