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Table of Contents Introduction 2 Setup wizard 3 Pages 3 DSI menu 3 Accessing the Settings menu 3 Basic Operation 4 Working with menus 4 Dialogs 5 Cursor 5 Standby mode 6 Restore defaults 6 Adjusting the display 6 Pages 7 DSI Page 7 Split Frequency 7 Split Zoom 8 Overlay Data 8 Using DSI 10 Trackback 10 DSI menu 10 DSI Interpretation 14 Settings Menu 16 System 16 Settings 16 Sonar 17 Installation 18 Alarms 19 Index 20 Specifications 21 1
Table of Contents Introduction 2 Setup wizard 3 Pages 3 DSI menu 3 Accessing the Settings menu 3 Basic Operation 4 Working with menus 4 Dialogs 5 Cursor 5 Standby mode 6 Restore defaults 6 Adjusting the display 6 Pages 7 DSI Page 7 Split Frequency 7 Split Zoom 8 Overlay Data 8 Using DSI 10 Trackback 10 DSI menu 10 DSI Interpretation 14 Settings Menu 16 System 16 Settings 16 Sonar 17 Installation 18 Alarms 19 Index 20 Specifications 21 1
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... on/off To turn on/off the unit, press and hold the Light/ Power key for three seconds. save waypoint at cursor position ZOOM Keys: used to view MENU: opens settings, context and page menus ENTER: finalizes menu selections; Press the Light/ Power key to switch backlight levels. Muting Audio Select...
... on/off To turn on/off the unit, press and hold the Light/ Power key for three seconds. save waypoint at cursor position ZOOM Keys: used to view MENU: opens settings, context and page menus ENTER: finalizes menu selections; Press the Light/ Power key to switch backlight levels. Muting Audio Select...
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Basic Operation Basic Operation Accessing menu items The keypad and enter key are several menu types used to select menu items and open submenus. Scrollbars Select the scrollbar and press the keypad left (decrease) or right (increase). 4 Dropdown menus After ...accessing the dropdown menu, press the keypad up/down to Exit menus. Working with menus There are used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on /off features and dropdown menus. On/Off features Select an on/off menu item and...
Basic Operation Basic Operation Accessing menu items The keypad and enter key are several menu types used to select menu items and open submenus. Scrollbars Select the scrollbar and press the keypad left (decrease) or right (increase). 4 Dropdown menus After ...accessing the dropdown menu, press the keypad up/down to Exit menus. Working with menus There are used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on /off features and dropdown menus. On/Off features Select an on/off menu item and...
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Depending on the type of information or entry, different methods are used for user input or for each character. 3. When entry is used to clear the cursor. Press Menu and select Exit cursor mode to confirm, cancel or close the dialog. Switches keyboard between Alpha and ...QWERTY layout 5 Basic Operation Dialogs Dialogs are used to the user. Entering text Switches letters to uppercase/ lowercase Cursor The cursor is completed, highlight OK and press enter. To input text...
Depending on the type of information or entry, different methods are used for user input or for each character. 3. When entry is used to clear the cursor. Press Menu and select Exit cursor mode to confirm, cancel or close the dialog. Switches keyboard between Alpha and ...QWERTY layout 5 Basic Operation Dialogs Dialogs are used to the user. Entering text Switches letters to uppercase/ lowercase Cursor The cursor is completed, highlight OK and press enter. To input text...
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NOTE: Leaving your battery. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to the display using Contrast and Color settings. Adjusting the display You can make adjustments to defaults. 6 Press any key to access the Backlight dialog. Select Standby and press Enter. Press the PWR/Light key to resume normal operation. Both are covered in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your unit in the DSI section. Basic Operation Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display.
NOTE: Leaving your battery. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to the display using Contrast and Color settings. Adjusting the display You can make adjustments to defaults. 6 Press any key to access the Backlight dialog. Select Standby and press Enter. Press the PWR/Light key to resume normal operation. Both are covered in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your unit in the DSI section. Basic Operation Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display.
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You can also turn on top of the DSI screen. Pages Overlay Data Allows you to zoom in for a closer look without deleting the selected overlay data configuration. 8 DSI Split Zoom Split Zoom Allows you to select data (water temperature, depth, etc) to remove overlay data from the screen without losing your view of configured overlay data using the Show setting. Overlay data Show Enables/disables the display of overlay data, allowing you to be displayed on /off the display of the water column.
You can also turn on top of the DSI screen. Pages Overlay Data Allows you to zoom in for a closer look without deleting the selected overlay data configuration. 8 DSI Split Zoom Split Zoom Allows you to select data (water temperature, depth, etc) to remove overlay data from the screen without losing your view of configured overlay data using the Show setting. Overlay data Show Enables/disables the display of overlay data, allowing you to be displayed on /off the display of the water column.
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... Data Access the Overlay Data configuration menu to make adjustments to overlays. 7. Press Menu, select Done Configuring and press Enter. To select overlay data: 1. From a DSI page, press Menu. 2. Select Overlay data and press Enter. 3. Select Configure and press enter. 4. Press Menu and select Add. Press Enter. 5. Select the desired data... customize overlay data for display on the display. Pages 6. Press Menu and select Return to the size and/or location of overlay data on the DSI screen. Configure Used to show screen.
... Data Access the Overlay Data configuration menu to make adjustments to overlays. 7. Press Menu, select Done Configuring and press Enter. To select overlay data: 1. From a DSI page, press Menu. 2. Select Overlay data and press Enter. 3. Select Configure and press enter. 4. Press Menu and select Add. Press Enter. 5. Select the desired data... customize overlay data for display on the display. Pages 6. Press Menu and select Return to the size and/or location of overlay data on the DSI screen. Configure Used to show screen.
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Move the sonar history bar all the way to the right to view the DSI menu. DSI Using DSI DSI history bar DSI menu Press Menu from any DSI page to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. 10 Stop sonar: pauses the sonar screen Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
Move the sonar history bar all the way to the right to view the DSI menu. DSI Using DSI DSI history bar DSI menu Press Menu from any DSI page to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. 10 Stop sonar: pauses the sonar screen Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
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DSI Adjust Accesses the Contrast adjustment scrollbar, allowing you to view a section of the water column that does not include the water surface. Range settings display the section of the water column. Upper and Lower Limits Used to adjust contrast settings. Contrast set to 40 Contrast set to... 60 Contrast set to the selected depth range. Upper and lower limits must be at least 6.5 ft (2m) apart. 11 Custom Range - Contrast functions as the sensitivity setting for DSI units. That allows...
DSI Adjust Accesses the Contrast adjustment scrollbar, allowing you to view a section of the water column that does not include the water surface. Range settings display the section of the water column. Upper and Lower Limits Used to adjust contrast settings. Contrast set to 40 Contrast set to... 60 Contrast set to the selected depth range. Upper and lower limits must be at least 6.5 ft (2m) apart. 11 Custom Range - Contrast functions as the sensitivity setting for DSI units. That allows...
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... unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth coverage. DSI NOTE: When using a custom range, you may recieve incorrect depth information. Frequency Controls the transducer frequency used by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. The Color setting allows you... receive any digital depth readings, or you to Low. Pauses the sonar chart, allowing you to change the unit's color palette. Color Used to get a better pended targets. look at bottom detail. Stop Sonar Surface Clarity set to select a palette best suited for looking at...
... unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth coverage. DSI NOTE: When using a custom range, you may recieve incorrect depth information. Frequency Controls the transducer frequency used by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. The Color setting allows you... receive any digital depth readings, or you to Low. Pauses the sonar chart, allowing you to change the unit's color palette. Color Used to get a better pended targets. look at bottom detail. Stop Sonar Surface Clarity set to select a palette best suited for looking at...
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... functionality. To see the latest available software version go to Sonar options and settings. Sonar Used to make adjustments to www.lowrance.com. Before attempting a software update, you can check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. About Displays software information about this unit. Mute Audio Turns...
... functionality. To see the latest available software version go to Sonar options and settings. Sonar Used to make adjustments to www.lowrance.com. Before attempting a software update, you can check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. About Displays software information about this unit. Mute Audio Turns...
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WARNING: Manual mode should only be used by advanced sonar users. Installation Provides access to the selected depth range. Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will only send sonar ... the unit is out of transducer range. Installation menu Keel Offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. Settings Noise Rejection Uses advanced signal processing to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is in manual mode, you may not receive any depth readings, or you may...
WARNING: Manual mode should only be used by advanced sonar users. Installation Provides access to the selected depth range. Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will only send sonar ... the unit is out of transducer range. Installation menu Keel Offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. Settings Noise Rejection Uses advanced signal processing to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is in manual mode, you may not receive any depth readings, or you may...
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... activity. If, for example, the keel is 3.5 feet below the transducer, it will be input as -3.5 feet. Simulator Used to ensure the accuracy of temperature information. Temperature calibration Calibrates readings from the transducer temperature sensor with data from the transducer to ...the lowest part of measure used by your vessel enters water shallower than the selected shallow threshold. Reset water distance Reset Water Distance to zero. 19 Settings...
... activity. If, for example, the keel is 3.5 feet below the transducer, it will be input as -3.5 feet. Simulator Used to ensure the accuracy of temperature information. Temperature calibration Calibrates readings from the transducer temperature sensor with data from the transducer to ...the lowest part of measure used by your vessel enters water shallower than the selected shallow threshold. Reset water distance Reset Water Distance to zero. 19 Settings...