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lowrance X67C Fish-finding Depth Sounding Sonar Installation Operation Instructions

1. To adjust the ColorLine level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to CoLORLINE ENT 2 The ColorLine Control Bar appears Press J to decrease ColorLine press T to increase Colorline 3 When it s set at the desired level press EXIT Colorline E ji d At right the wider Colorline indicates a harder rocky bottom Contrast To adjust the display s contrast Press MENU MENU ENT The ConTRAST slider bar appears Press or 4 to move the bar The lower end of the scale is minimum contrast the upper end is maximum contrast 44 Contrast Backlight Level Transparency Volume Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed Reset Water Distance F Sonar Simulator Reset Options x Popup Help Set Language Software Information Contrast Contrast Commnd left and Contrast control bar right Depth Cursor The depth cursor consists of a horizontal line with a digital depth box on the right side The numbers inside the box show the depth of the cursor Sensitivity IX Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range x Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits I Stop Chart Chart Speed Overlay Data es Sonar Features Ping Speed Zoom Level At left Sonar Page menu with Depth Cursor command selected At right sonar chart with the depth cursor active
2. In the illustration at left Surface Clarity is turned off The right view shows Surface Clarity set at High Transparency Use the transparency menu to adjust the transparency of menu win dows A high transparency allows you to continue monitoring the sonar chart while adjusting feature settings though the text of the menus may fade until it is unreadable A low transparency will usually make menu text easier to read at the cost of watching your sonar returns Experiment with this feature until you find the right level of transpar ency for your eyes Contrast Backlight Level Volume Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed Reset Water Distance F Sonar Simulator Reset Options ix Popup Help Set Language Software Information Main Menu with Transparency command selected To adjust Menu Transparency level Press MENU MENU J to TRANSPARENCY ENT The TRANSPARENCY slider bar appears Press or J to move the bar The lower end of the scale makes the menus opaque the upper end is maximum transparency Units of Measure This menu sets the speed and distance statute or nautical miles me ters depth feet fathoms or meters and temperature degrees Fahr enheit or Celsius To change the units 64 Press MENU MENU J to Units oF Measure ENT Contrast ae pth Level SpeediDistance ransparency s
3. Selecting a Transducer Location 1 The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all times If the transducer is to be mounted inside the hull then the chosen location must be in the water at all times If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water interference caused by bubbles and turbulence will show on the sonar s display in the form of random lines or dots whenever the boat is moving NOTE Some aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the outside of the hull create large amounts of turbulence at high speed These boats typically have large outboard motors capable of propelling the boat at speeds faster than 35 mph Typically a good location on alumi num boats is between the ribs closest to the engine 2 The transducer should be installed with its face pointing straight down if possible 3 If the transducer is mounted on the transom make sure it doesn t interfere with the 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 4 If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electrical noise from engine wiring bilge pumps and aerators can be displayed on the sonar s screen Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires CAUTION Clamp the trans ducer cable to transom near the transducer This wi
4. display shows just to the right of the scale This changes all echoes into short horizontal bars replicating a flasher so nar The zoom bar on the far right shows the area that s zoomed when the zoom is in use See the Zoom section for more information Full Sonar Chart The Overlay Data depth and water temperature are each set to a different text size Split Zoom Sonar Chart A split chart shows the underwater world from the surface to the bot tom on the right side of the screen The left side shows an enlarged ver sion of the right side The zoom range shows at the bottom left corner of the screen 60 AL 6 i 4 e Split Zoom Sonar Chart Image at left shows the left window zoomed to 2X The right image shows the left window zoomed to 4X The depth overlay data is set to the default large text size the water temperature is set to the medium text size Digital Data Chart This mode shows six large digital boxes or windows containing Water Depth Water Speed from an optional speed sensor Water Distance dis tance traveled or logged it also requires a speed sensor Surface Water Temperature Temperature 2 and the unit s Voltage NOTE Temperature 2 requires an additional optional temperature sensor Digital Data Chart 61 Flasher The Flasher page represents a flasher style sonar A circular dial shows all returning echoes at a high screen refr
5. e Ping Speed command sets the rate at which sonar pings are made e Zoom command controls the display size of sonar signal images Pages The X67C has four major display options They are the Full Sonar Chart Split Zoom Sonar Chart Digital Data and Flasher You access the various display modes by pressing the ENT PAGES key As you press this key the unit cycles among the four page options To return to a previous page simply press ENT until the desired page ap pears again The Full Sonar Chart is the main display option This is a cross section view of the water column beneath the boat The chart moves across the screen displaying sonar signal echoes that represent fish structure and the bottom 31 Digital data overlay depth amp temperature Fish arches around school of bait fish Structure gt Depth scale In FasTrack fish arches show as horizontal bars Zoom bar Bottom signal FasTrack bar graph Sonar Page showing full sonar chart mode 50 02 Sonar chart display options from left digital data and flasher You can customize how the Sonar Page pictures and other data are dis played in many ways We ll discuss all of those features and options in the Advanced Section but to show you how easy the sonar unit is to op erate the following page contains a simplified 10 step quick reference that will cover
6. 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 re move any oil film Oil and dirt on the face will reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation SHOOT THRU HULL PREPARATION The transducer installation inside a fiberglass hull must be in an area that does not have air bubbles in the resin or separated fiberglass lay ers The sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass A successful transducer installation can be made on hulls with flotation materials such as plywood balsa wood or foam between layers of fiberglass if the material is removed from the chosen area Fill with epoxy Flotation material Inner hull Epoxy to hull first Outer hull Epoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull For example some but not all manufacturers use a layer of fiberglass then a core of balsa wood finishing with an outer layer of fiberglass Removing the inner layer of fiberglass and the balsa wood core exposes the outer layer of fiberglass The transducer can then be epoxied di rectly to the outer layer of fiberglass After the epoxy cures the hull is watertight and structurally sound Remember the sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass Any air bubbles in the fiberglass or the epoxy will reduce or eliminate the sonar signals WARNING Do not remove any material from your inner hull unless you know
7. through the menu options and to adjust virtually every feature and function on the sonar unit Memory This unit has permanent memory that saves all user settings even when power is removed It does not require nor does it use an internal backup battery so you never have to worry about replacement batteries Menus Your sonar unit will work fine right out of the box with the factory de fault settings You only need to learn a few basic functions to enhance your viewing We ll discuss them briefly here then talk about them and all the other commands in more detail in the next section which begins on page 39 Your unit has two primary menus that control its operation They are the Main Menu and the Sonar Menu Main Menu The Main Menu contains some basic function commands and some setup option commands You access the Main Menu by pressing MENU MENU You run a command by using T or J to highlight the command and then pressing ENT To clear the Main Menu screen and return to the Page dis play press EXIT Remember our text style for MENU MENU means press the Menu key twice See a full explanation of our instruction text formatting on page 4 Instructions Menu Sequences 28 Contrast Backlight Level Transparency Volume Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed Reset Water Distance F Sonar Simulator Reset Options x Popup Help Set Language Soft
8. 4 when any defect problem loss or damage has resulted from any accident misuse negligence or carelessness or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner s manual for the product We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state REMINDER You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS 12000 E SKELLY DRIVE TULSA OK 74128 800 324 1356 73 How to Obtain Service in the USA We back your investment in quality products with quick expert service and genuine Lowrance parts If you re in the United States and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 324 1356 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to
9. 5 then press EXIT The depth indicators now accurately show the water depth from surface to bottom Set Language This unit s menus are available in 10 languages English French Ger man Spanish Italian Danish Swedish Russian Dutch and Finnish To select a different language 58 1 Press MENU MENU J to SET LanGuAGE ENT 2 Use J or T to select a different language and press ENT All menus now appear in the language you selected Software Version Information From time to time Lowrance updates the operating system software in some of its products These software upgrades are usually offered to customers as free downloads from our web site www lowrance com These upgrades make the unit perform better or introduce a new fea ture or function You can find out what software version is running in your sonar unit by using the Software Information command Contrast Contrast Backlight Level Backlight Level Transparency Transparency Volume Volume Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Software Information X67C y Li Debug 0 5 0 5 Build PC Win32 Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed Reset Water Distance F Sonar Simulator Reset Options x Popup Help Set Language Software Information Software Information fi SA At left Main Menu with Software Information command selected At right the Software In
10. Chart Speed Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease chart speed press to increase chart speed 3 When it s set at the desired level press EXIT ColorLine ColorLine lets you distinguish between strong and weak echoes It paints a brighter color on targets that are stronger than a preset value This allows you to tell the difference between a hard and soft bottom For example a soft muddy or weedy bottom returns a weaker signal which is shown with a narrow colored line dark blue tinged with red or a little yellow Since fish are among the weakest echoes they show up mostly as blue arches A hard bottom or other relatively hard target returns a strong signal which causes a wider brightly col ored line reddish yellow to bright yellow If you have two signals of equal size one with red to yellow color and the other without then the target with brighter color yellow is the stronger signal This helps distinguish weeds from trees on the bottom or fish from structure 43 ColorLine is adjustable Experiment with your unit to find the Color Line setting that s best for you Sensitivity Ix Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range Ix Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Zoom Level Ta c At left Sonar Page menu with ColorLine command selected At right the ColorLine control bar
11. Fish I D feature is on The default setting for FishTrack is off To turn on FishTrack Note These instructions will turn on FishTrack and Fish I D at the same time 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar FEATURES ENT 2 Press J to FiSHID DePTHS ENT EXIT EXIT To turn off FishTrack repeat these instructions Turning off FishTrack in this manner will not turn off Fish I D symbols Sonar Features Surface Clarity Off X Noise Rejection T Low X Sonar Chart Mode White Background pe xN F Chart Manual Mode Zoom Bar Symbols with FishTrack depths Fish ID 1 Fish Symbols pe ENTES 60 Sonar Features menu with Fish I D Depths selected When the check box to the left is checked the feature is on At right Sonar Page show ing Fish I D symbols and FishTrack depths turned on HyperScroll See the entry on Ping Speed which controls the HyperScroll feature Noise Rejection See the entry on Advanced Signal Processing in this section 50 Overlay Data To change the digital data shown on top of the sonar page 1 Press MENU J to OverLay DATA ENT 2 Press 4 or T to select Data Type ENT Ix Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Sonar Features Ping Speed Sensitivity Og IX Auto Sensitivity ai Colorline a Depth Range p xN Sensitivity x Auto Se
12. Recommended tools for installation include a slotted screw driver and two adjustable wrenches Assemble the transducer and bracket as shown in the following figure Attach the transducer to the bracket with the supplied hardware Make sure there is one washer on each side of the transducer inside the bracket Slide the other washer over the end of the bolt and thread the nut onto it Screw the suction cup onto the bracket using the supplied screw and flat washer Tie the nylon cord through the hole in the top of the bracket When using this transducer tie the other end of the nylon cord to the boat This will help prevent the loss of the transducer if it comes off the boat 25 Tie nylon cord here Suction Bolt Washer Portable transducer assembly rear view left and side view right Clean the chosen area of the hull before attaching the suction cup Lo cate the transducer on the hull as shown in the following figure Don t allow the bracket to extend below the hull because water pressure against it can cause the suction cup to come off at speed Moisten the cup then press it onto the hull as firmly as possible Tie the nylon cord to the boat and route the transducer cable to the sonar unit Your portable sonar is now ready for use Suction cup AN Bracket Hull Transducer Portable transducer installed on boat transom NOTE For optimum operation the portable transducer should be adjusted
13. Sensitivity 0 IX Auto Sensitivity fie if Ix Auto Sensitivity RE y Colorline ele Colorline io Depth Range at Depth Range p Ix Auto Depth Range wae ji x Auto Depth Range MEA 1 eee pe Sonar Chart Limits 20 Chart Speed Upper Limit Depth Cursor 1 a Overlay Data Ey l D 3 ft Sonar Features y Lower Limit Ping Speed at feo Zoom Level k E a y 50 l i 60 lected At right Sonar Chart Limits menu with Upper Limit selected To change the upper and lower limits 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU 4 to UPPER AND LOWER Limits ENT The Sonar Chart Limits menu appears with Upper Limit selected 2 To set the upper limit press ENT Press or 4 until the depth is cor rect then press EXIT 3 To set the lower limit press J to Lower LimiT ENT Press or J until the depth is correct then press EXIT EXIT EXIT 47 AA A tt XN 20 Normal display in auto depth range mode left At right display zoomed with Upper and Lower Limits focusing on the portion of the water column from 10 feet to 20 feet deep To turn off upper and lower limits 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Auto DEPTH RANGE ENT EXIT FasTrack This feature automatically converts all echoes to short horizontal lines on the display s far right side The graph on the rest of the screen con tinues to operate normally FasTrack gives you a rapid update of condi tions di
14. boat s accessory or power buss or directly to the battery If you use an accessory buss but have problems with electrical interference attach the power cable directly to the battery If the cable is not long enough splice 18 gauge wire onto it CAUTION When using the unit in a saltwater environment we strongly rec ommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable when the unit is not in use When the unit is turned off but still connected to a power supply electrolysis can occur in the power cable plug This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the electri cal 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 19 If that results in electrical interference or if such a switch is not available we recommend connecting direct to the battery and in stalling an inline switch This will let you shut off power to the power cable when the unit is not in use When you are not using the unit you should always shut off power to the power cable es pecially when the power cable is disconnected from the unit Optional power off switch for saltwater installations Black wire AX 12 volt Red wire with battery 3 amp fuse To unit Power and transducer connections for the X67C sonar unit direct battery connection shown If possible keep the power cable away from other boat w
15. cleared and the water distance is reset to 0 00 Screen Contrast and Backlight Level See the separate entries in this section for Contrast and Backlight Level Sensitivity amp Auto Sensitivity The sensitivity controls the ability of the unit to pick up echoes Sensi tivity can be adjusted because water conditions vary greatly A low sensitivity level from zero to 50 percent excludes much of the bottom information fish signals and other target information 55 High sensitivity levels let you see this detail but it can also clutter the screen with many undesired signals Typically the best sensitivity level shows a good solid bottom signal with Colorline and some surface clutter Automatic Sensitivity The default sensitivity mode is automatic The unit bases the sensitiv ity level on water depth and conditions When the unit is in the auto matic mode sensitivity is automatically adjusted to keep a solid bottom signal displayed plus a little more power This gives it the capability to show fish and other detail However situations occur when it becomes necessary to increase or de crease the sensitivity This typically happens when you wish to see more detail so an increase in sensitivity is indicated Or wave action and boat wakes can create enough tiny air bubbles to clutter much of the water column In that case a decrease in sensitivity is indicated to reduce some of the clutter The control bar used to adjust sensiti
16. external speed sensor The temperature sensor is built into the transducer 17 Speed Sensor Installation If you wish to purchase an optional sensor for your unit refer to the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this manual The following instructions describe how to install the speed sensor Recommended tools for this job include drill 5 8 drill bit 1 8 drill bit for pilot holes screwdriver Required supplies for this job include four 8 stainless steel wood screws 3 4 long high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound If you intend to route the sensor cable through the same hole as the transducer cable you will need a 1 25 4 mm drill bit instead of the 5 8 drill bit First find a location on the boat s transom where the water flow is smooth est Don t mount the sensor behind strakes or ribs These will disturb the water flow to the speed sensor Make sure the sensor will remain in the water when the boat is on plane Also make sure the location doesn t inter fere with the boat s trailer Typically the sensor is mounted about one foot to the side of the transom s centerline Once you ve determined the proper location for the unit place the sen sor on the transom The bottom of the bracket should be flush with the hull s bottom Using the sensor as a template mark the hull for the screws pilot holes Drill four 1 8 holes one in each end of the slots Mount the sensor
17. is in the man ual mode There are 12 depth ranges from 5 feet to 800 feet To switch to Manual Depth Range 1 First turn off automatic depth range From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Auto DEPTH RANGE ENT 2 Press to DEPTH RANGE ENT and the Depth Range Control Scale appears 3 Press 4 or T to select a different depth range A horizontal blue bar highlights the selected range 4 When the new range 1s selected press EXIT to clear the menu To turn Auto Depth Range on again 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Auto DEPTH RANGE ENT EXIT 46 NOTE The sonar s depth capability depends on the transducer installa tion water and bottom conditions and other factors Depth Range Upper and Lower Limits Virtually any segment of the water column can be displayed by using the upper and lower limit feature This lets you pick the shallow and deep depth range limits that are shown on the screen provided there is at least 5 feet between the upper and lower limit you select For exam ple a range from 12 feet to 34 feet could be used Changing the upper and lower limits gives you far greater control over the depth range This feature lets you zoom in the display in almost unlimited combinations Nearly any segment of the water column from the surface to the bottom can be shown This enlarges the sonar targets to best suit your fishing needs and water conditions Sensitivity 0
18. is the hardest object for the Fish I D feature to distinguish from fish You may see fish symbols on the screen when actually there are no fish The reverse is also true Does that mean Fish I D is broken No the feature is simply inter preting sonar returns in a specific way to help take some of the work out of reading the screen Remember Fish 1 D is one of the many tools we provide so you can analyze your sonar returns for maximum fish finding information This and other features can help you successfully see beneath the boat under varied water and fishing conditions So practice with the unit in both the Fish I D mode and without to become more familiar with the feature The default for Fish I D is off Sonar Features f Surface Clarity off y i Noise Rejection T Low ed Sonar Chart Mode White Background F Chart Manual Mode F Zoom Bar Fish ID gdFish Symbols l Fish Depths Sonar Features menu with Fish I D Symbols selected When the check box to the left is checked the feature is on 49 To turn the Fish 1 D feature on 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar FEATURES ENT 2 Press J to FisHID SymboLs ENT EXIT EXIT To turn off Fish 1 D repeat these instructions FishTrack The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it ap pears on the display This lets you accurately gauge the depth of tar gets This feature is available only when the
19. minimum setting This pre vents you from turning sensitivity down too low to allow automatic bot tom tracking When you change the setting with auto turned on the unit will continue to track the bottom and make minor adjustments to the sen sitivity level with a bias toward the setting you selected Adjusting sensitivity in Manual Sensitivity Mode is similar to driving a car without cruise control you have complete manual control of the car s speed In the sonar unit manual mode allows you to set sensitiv ity at 100 percent maximum or zero percent minimum Depending on water conditions the bottom signal may completely disappear from the screen when you reduce sensitivity to about 50 percent or less Try adjusting sensitivity in both auto and manual modes to see how they work To adjust sensitivity 1 Press MENU ENT 2 The Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press J to decrease sensitivity press to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum limit a tone sounds E Auto A Colorline Depth Range Ix Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits I Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Zoom Level xN Sensitivity At left Sonar Menu with Sensitivity command selected At right the Sensitivity Control Bar 36 NOTE If you want to change the sensit
20. of the X67C when mounted on quick release bracket 21 After drilling the hole pass the connectors up through the hole from under the dash If you wish you can fill in the hole around the cable with a good marine caulking compound Some marine dealers stock ca ble hole covers to conceal the opening Using the Quick Release Mounting Bracket These units use a quick release mounting bracket When you run the cables through the bracket s cable slots make sure you allow enough slack for tilting the unit and attaching the connector The snug fit of the push on waterproof connector requires some force to attach Align the bracket over the cable hole with the cable slots facing away from you and fit the cable through one of the slots Fasten the bracket to the dash using the three screw holes R A Rear away from viewer Screw hole SS Cable slot Power transducer cable X67C quick release mounting bracket Slots in the base allow routing the cable from beneath the mount Attach the unit to the bracket by first connecting the power transducer and accessory cables Then hold the sonar unit vertically and slide it onto the bracket from above The back of the unit 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 ratchets with one hand then tilt the unit with your other hand Re
21. road especially if the transducer is badly mounted After you ve read the installation instructions install the unit and ac cessories Then read the rest of the manual The more you know about your sonar the better it will work for you Take advantage of the Simulator feature It allows you to practice oper ating your sonar before you get it in the water And when you finally head for your favorite fishing hole take this manual along for reference Capabilities and Specifications X67C General Casesize iaa 5 8 H x 4 3 W x 2 5 D 14 7 cm H x 10 8 cm W x 6 6 cm D sealed waterproof suitable for saltwater use Display o ooocccccnnnnnnnnnnn 1 4 VGA color transflective TFT display 3 5 8 9 cm diagonal viewing area Resolution 00 320 pixels vert x 240 pixel horiz resolu tion 153 600 total pixels Backlighting Backlit screen and keypad for night use Input power 10 to 17 volts DC Current drain 200 ma lights off 250 ma lights on Back up memory Built in memory stores sonar settings when unit is turned off Sonar Frequeneyiccinnncnonccnccnnnos 200 kHz Transducers 006 A model HST WSU Skimmer transducer comes packed with your sonar unit Operates at speeds up to 70 mph 61 kts Optional thru hull portable and trolling motor transducers are available Transmitter 800 watts peak
22. so that it is parallel to the ground For more information on this see the earlier segment on Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches 26 Basic Sonar Operation KEYBOARD BASICS The unit sounds a tone when you press any key This tells you the unit has accepted a command Numbers in the photo correspond to key ex planations below E LOWRANCE Lowrance X67C Sonar front view showing screen and keyboard 1 MENU PWR menu and power This key appears in the manual text simply as MENU Press this key to turn the unit on and off While the unit is on you can use this key to open the two major menus that access the many features that control the unit s operation Press MENU once to access the Sonar Menu or twice to access the Main Menu NOTE You must hold the MENU key down for a countdown of five in order to turn the unit off 27 2 ENT PAGES enter and pages This key appears in the manual text simply as ENT When viewing a menu or adjusting a feature use this key to select a highlighted option When no menus are on the screen pressing this key will make the unit cycle through the four Sonar Chart Display Options 3 EXIT Press this key to clear menus from the screen and return to the Sonar Chart display You will also use EXIT to cancel alarms and to clear any information windows that may appear on the screen 4 UP and DOWN ARROWS These keys appear in the manual text as 4 or T Use these keys to move
23. the boat and view the effect on the sonar s display For example turn on the bilge pump and view the sonar display for noise If no noise is present turn the pump off then turn on the VHF radio and transmit Keep doing this until all electrical equipment has been turned on their effect on the sonar display noted then turned off If you find noise interference from an electrical instrument trolling mo tor pump or radio try to isolate the problem You can usually reroute the sonar unit s power cable and transducer cable away from the wiring that is causing the interference VHF radio antenna cables radiate noise when transmitting so be certain to keep the sonar s wires away from it You may need to route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the battery to isolate it from other wiring on the boat If no noise displays on the sonar unit from electrical equipment then make certain everything except the sonar unit is turned off then start the engine Increase the RPM with the gearshift in neutral If noise ap pears on the display the problem could be one of three things spark plugs alternator or tachometer wiring Try using resistor spark plugs alternator filters or routing the sonar unit s power cable away from engine wiring Again routing the power cable directly to the battery helps eliminate noise problems Make certain to use the in line fuse supplied with the unit when wiring the power cable to the battery When no noise ap
24. the bottom signal goes shallower than the shallow alarm s setting or deeper than the deep alarm s set ting For example if you set the shallow alarm to 10 feet the alarm will sound a tone if the bottom signal is less than 10 feet It will continue to sound until the bottom goes deeper than 10 feet The deep alarm works just the opposite It sounds a warning tone if the bottom depth goes deeper than the alarm s setting Both depth alarms work only off the digital bottom depth signals No other targets will trip these alarms These alarms can be used at the same time or individually Contrast Contrast 0 Backlight Level ant Transparency Shallow Alarm 0 Volume 1 enabled Units of Measure Depth 20 Set Keel Offset hi ft Calibrate Water Speed E E 1 Reset Water Distance y 30 Sonar Simulator piss Options ii Reset Options APIS a i Popup Help Depth J Set Language E 100 ft A Software Information A 0 A 7 i l Fish Alarm tt fF ia 30 i At left Main Menu and Sonar Alarms command At right the Sonar Alarms menu To adjust and turn on the shallow alarm 1 Press MENU MENU J to Sonar ALarms ENT 2 Press 4 to SHALLOW ALARM DEPTH ENT 3 Press T or J until the depth is correct then press ENT 4 Press T to SHALLOW ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT 5 To turn off the alarm press MENU MENU J to Sonar ALARms ENT ENT EXIT To switch to a different depth
25. the hull s composition Careless grinding or cutting on your hull can result in damage that could sink your boat Contact your boat dealer or manufacturer to confirm your hull specifications To choose the proper location for thru hull mounting anchor the boat in 60 feet of water Add a little water to the sump of the boat Plug the trans ducer into the sonar unit turn it on then hold the transducer over the side 13 of the boat Adjust the sensitivity and range controls until a second bottom echo is seen on the display You will need to turn off both Automatic Sen sitivity and ASP Don t touch the controls once they ve been set Next take the transducer out of the water and place it in the water in the sump of the boat Observe the sonar signal to see if there is a no ticeable decrease in sensitivity The second bottom signal may disap pear and the bottom signal may decrease in intensity Move the transducer around to find the best location If the sensitivity control must be increased greatly to compensate then the transducer should be mounted on the outside of the hull If not then mark the lo cation that shot through the hull the best and follow the instructions on the following pages for a shoot thru hull mounting Transducer location Transducer location high speed trolling speed Shoot thru hull transducer locations for high spee
26. to move the bar At The lower end of the scale backlighting is turned off the upper end is maximum backlight level 41 Contrast Transparency Volume Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed Reset Water Distance F Sonar Simulator Reset Options x Popup Help Set Language Software Information i L 60 bh 160 Backlight Level Command left and Backlight Level control bar right The control bar appears automatically whenever you turn on the unit Calibrate Speed The speed sensor can be calibrated to compensate for inaccuracies Be fore you change the setting first calculate the percentage that the speed is off You will enter this percentage in a moment Backlight Level For example if you figure the sensor is reading 10 percent faster than actual speed you will enter 10 in the calibration window If the sen sor is reading 5 percent slower than true speed you will enter 5 in the window Perform your test in relatively calm water free of current if possible Unless of course you are taking the current speed into consideration when making your calculation After you have a correction figure here s how to enter it 1 Press MENU MENU J to CALIBRATE WATER SPEED ENT 2 Enter the number you calculated earlier press T or 4 to change the dis played number Continue until the percentage is correct then press EXI
27. transom The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground The transducer s centerline should be in line with the bottom of the hull Don t let the bracket extend below the hull Mark the center of each slot for the mounting screw pilot holes You will drill one hole in the center of each slot Drill the holes using the 29 bit for the 10 screws Transom Transom Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes Side view shown at left and seen from above at right 5 Attaching transducer to transom Remove the transducer from the bracket and re assemble it with the cable passing through the bracket over the bolt as shown in the following figures Route cable over bolt and through bracket Side view shown at left and seen from above at right Attach the transducer to the transom Slide the transducer up or down until it s aligned properly with the bottom of the hull as shown in the preceding and following figures Tighten the bracket s mount ing screws sealing them with the caulking compound Adjust the transducer so that it s parallel to the ground and tighten the nut until it touches the outer washer then add 1 4 turn Don t over tighten the lock nut If you do the transducer won t kick up if it strikes an object in the water Flat bottom hull Deep vee hull Align transducer centerline with hull bottom and attach to transom 10 6 Route the transducer cable through or over the transo
28. using the hardware supplied with the transducer Note The internal tooth washer is supplied with the TMB S Bolt _ lt 4 Internal tooth washer TMB S bracket le E Attach motor mounting bracket to transducer 2 Slide the adjustable strap supplied with the TMB S through the slot in the transducer bracket and wrap it around the trolling motor Po sition the transducer to aim straight down when the motor is in the water Tighten the strap securely 11 3 Route the transducer cable alongside the trolling motor shaft Use plastic ties not included to attach the transducer cable to the troll ing motor shaft Make sure there is enough slack 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 ARCHES If you do not get good fish arches on your display 1t could be because the transducer is not parallel with the ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds Partial fish arches t TT Transducer aimed Transducer aimed too far back too far forward Full fish arch _ Proper transducer angle Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches 12 If the arch slopes up but not back down then the front of the trans ducer is too high and needs to be lowered If only the back half of the arch is printed
29. 0 Split Zoom Sonar ChaTt oococccccncnnnnnonannnanonononnnnnonocccocnnanananns 60 Digital Data Chat tutti el dais 61 Flasheros iD 62 Sonar Simulator an aa a aoe 62 Stops Charts Ae DAAE EDE SENA E A ESTEE da 62 LEa ke1 E ET a i A E E as 63 Transparent neen IEA ETE N 64 Units Ob Measure secen unia a E i E AAN 64 LOOM Se LOOM Bar mhanran a e a a a a cas beth 65 Zoom PA a AA AAN AA AA A 66 Troubleshooting occccccccncnnnnnnnnonononononnnnnnnnnnnccnnnnnnnnnnnnononons 67 Warranty and Service Information cccccnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnos 73 Introduction Thank you for buying a Lowrance sonar Your unit is a high quality remarkably priced color sonar designed for both professional and novice fishermen All Lowrance sonars have an automatic mode that finds and displays the bottom fish underwater structure and more right out of the box All you have to do is press the on MENU PWR key However if you want to fine tune your unit press the MENU key again The X67C has several powerful features you can control by scrolling through easy to use menus with the arrow and menu keys To get started with your Lowrance sonar first read the installation sec tion It contains instructions for mounting the sonar unit the trans ducer and any optional accessories such as a speed sensor Following recommended installation practices will pay off in optimum performance of your X67C Improper installation can cause problems down the
30. LJ LOWRANCE Pub 988 0151 062 www lowrance com ie E LOWRANCE Fish finding amp Depth Sounding Sonar Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright O 2003 Lowrance Electronics Inc All rights reserved Lowrance is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics Inc Marine Tex is a trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice All features and specifications subject to change without notice All screens in this manual are simulated For free owner s manuals and other information visit our web site www lowrance com Lowrance Electronics Inc 12000 E Skelly Dr Tulsa OK USA 74128 2486 Printed in USA Table of Contents T trod cti n 8 iiss esc cscs goede eeii et e darias Lee haunt dadas 1 Capabilities and Specifications X67C cccccsssssscccceeecceeeeeeeees 1 How Sonar Works unit tada 2 How to Use this Manual Typographical Conventions 3 Installation and Accessories cccooooooconcconoooncnnncnononnnnncnonnnnnnns 5 Transducer InstallatioK occcccnnnnnnnooonnonccnnononononnnnnnnnnnnnnannno nono 5 Recommended Tools and Supplies oocnnnnnconunonananonanonononcnonanans 5 Selecting a Transducer Location oocccocooononcoconononononononnnnananananos 6 Shoot Thru Hull vs Transom Mounting cccccccccccnnnn
31. Most outboard and stern drive transoms have a 14 angle Dot Align plastic ratchets in bracket N Aligning the transducer on the transom Slide the transducer between the two ratchets Temporarily slide the bolt though the transducer assembly and hold it against the transom Looking at the transducer from the side check to see if it will adjust so that its face is parallel to the ground If it does then the A position is correct for your hull If the transducer s face isn t parallel with the ground remove the transducer and ratchets from the bracket Place the ratchets into the 8 holes in the bracket with the letter B aligned with the dot stamped in the bracket Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom Again check to see if you can move the transducer so it s parallel with the ground If you can then go to step 3 If it doesn t repeat step 2 but use a different alignment letter until you can place the transducer on the transom correctly Ratchets Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom 3 Assembling the transducer Once you determine the correct posi tion for the ratchets assemble the transducer as shown in the fol lowing figure Don t tighten the lock nut at this time Metal Nut es Gey Zc Rubber washers Metal washer Bolt Assemble transducer and bracket 4 Drilling mounting holes Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the
32. T Chart Speed The rate that echoes scroll across the screen is called the chart speed The default is maximum we recommend that you leave the speed set there for virtually all fishing conditions However you might consider experimenting with chart speed when you are stationary or drifting very slowly You may sometimes achieve bet ter images as you slow down the chart speed to match how fast you are moving across the bottom If you are at anchor ice fishing or fishing from a dock experiment with a chart speed around 50 percent If you are drifting slowly try a chart 42 speed around 75 percent When you are stationary and a fish swims through the sonar signal cone the image appears on the screen as a long line instead of a fish arch Reducing the chart speed may result in a shorter line that more closely resembles a regular fish return Sensitivity IX Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range Ix Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits I Stop Chart Depth Cursor F Overlay Data Sonar Features Chart Speed N te ig NN ARI At left Sonar Page menu with Chart Speed command selected At right Chart Speed Control Bar If you do experiment with chart speed remember to reset it to maxi mum when you resume trolling or moving across the water at higher speed To change chart speed 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to CHART SPEED ENT 2 The
33. The line indicates the large fish is 40 52 feet deep The cursor can be moved to any location on the screen letting you pin point the depth of a target 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to DePTH Cursor ENT 2 The depth cursor appears Press 4 to lower the cursor line press to raise the cursor line 3 To clear the depth cursor press EXIT 45 Depth Range Automatic When turned on for the first time the bottom signal is automatically placed in the lower half of the screen This is called Auto Ranging and is part of the automatic function However depending upon the bottom depth and the current range you can change the range to a different depth To do this 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to DePTH RANGE ENT Sensitivity IX Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range x Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits I Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Zoom Level Depth Range 60 At left Sonar Page menu with Depth Range command selected At right the Depth Range Control Scale 2 The Depth Range Control Scale appears Press or J to select a dif ferent depth range A blue bar highlights the selected range Range numbers in gray cannot be selected 3 When the new range is selected press EXIT to clear the menu Depth Range Manual You have complete control over the range when the unit
34. Volume E ETE Sonar Alarms CNautical Units of Measure Metric 0 Set Keel Offset Calhrate Water Speed Calibrate Water Speed Depth Reset Water Distance 6 Feet AY F Sonar Simulator C Fathoms E Reset Options ji Ix Popup Help Meters a Set Language Temperature ka Software Information Fahrenheit a 60 Celsius Main Menu left Units of Measure Menu right To set Units of Measure Press J to the desired units then press ENT After all the options are set as desired press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display Upper and Lower Limits See the entry in this section for Depth Range Upper and Lower Limits Volume This command adjusts the speaker volume which controls the sound levels for keystrokes and alarms If you want to turn off all sounds set the volume to zero To adjust volume 1 Press MENU MENU J to VoLume ENT 2 The Volume Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease the volume press T to increase the volume When it s set at the desired level press EXIT Zoom amp Zoom Bar Zooming the display is used to enlarge small detail fish signals and the bottom with its associated structure The 2X zoom doubles the size of all echoes on the screen The 4X zoom quadruples the size of the echoes You can also turn on a zoom bar on the far right side of the screen this shows which echoes will be dis played on the screen when the Zoom commands are used For example turning on the 2X zoom will
35. able sizes Keep pressing Ent until it shows the desired Data Size then press EXIT The selected data type will be displayed in the new size To change the font size for another Data Type press ENT and repeat these steps be ginning with step two above 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT Tip If you wish you can change the displayed data font size when you select a data type 1 Press MENU J to OverLAY DATA ENT 2 Press J or to select Data Type press ENT repeatedly until the desired font size is shown The data will be shown in the new font size To return to the previ ous page press EXIT EXIT Ca 2 A O 50 62 50 2 50 iph W n Aa h A Es xN Sonar chart with Overlay Data turned on This example shows Depth Water Temperature and the Water Speed of the boat Ping Speed HyperScroll Ping Speed controls the rate at which the transmitter and transducer broadcast sonar sound waves pings into the water The unit has a 52 default ping speed of 50 percent At normal boating speeds this auto matically provides enough return echoes to refresh the screen and scroll the chart at maximum chart speed However when you are running at high speeds or just want the fastest possible screen update you may want to use the HyperScroll feature When you change the Ping Speed to any setting greater than 50 per cent the unit automatically enters HyperS
36. all 1 800 324 0045 or visit our web site www lei extras 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 repair or replacement you must first receive a return authorization number from Customer Service Products shipped without a return authorization will not be accepted When shipping we recommend you do the following 1 Always use the original shipping container and filler material the product was packed in 2 Always insure the parcel against damage or loss during shipment Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit 3 For proper testing include a brief note with the product describing the problem Be sure to include your name return shipping address and a daytime telephone number ll LOWRANCE We Lead We Find You Win Lowrance Pub 988 0151 062 O Copyright 2003 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 041603 Lowrance Electronics Inc
37. arrow key to scroll down the menu and select highlight the Sonar Features menu command Then press the Enter key Step 2 would mean Press the down arrow key to select highlight the Fish ID symbols command Next press the Enter key then press the Exit key twice Installation and Accessories Installation Preparations You can install the sonar system in some other order if you prefer but we recommend this installation sequence Caution You should read over this entire installation section before drill ing any holes in your vessel 1 Determine the approximate location for the sonar unit so you can plan how and where to route the cables for the transducer and power This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the de sired configuration 2 Determine the approximate location for the transducer and its cable route 3 Determine the location of your battery or other power connection along with the power cable route 4 Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the sonar unit 5 Install the power cable and route it to the sonar unit 6 Mount the sonar unit Transducer Installation These instructions will help you install your Skimmer transducer on a transom on a trolling motor or inside a hull Your Skimmer transducer typically comes packaged with a one piece stainless steel bracket for mounting it to the transom of your boat The optional trolling motor mount uses a one piece p
38. as to be able to receive the fish s echo from the time it enters the cone until it leaves If the sensitivity is not high enough the unit shows the fish only when it is in the center of the cone 3 Use the Zoom feature It is much easier to display fish arches when zoomed in on a small range of water than a large one For example you will have much better luck seeing fish arches with a 30 to 60 foot range than a 0 to 60 foot range This enlarges the targets allowing the dis play to show much more detail 4 The boat must be moving at a slow trolling speed to see fish arches If the boat is motionless fish stay in the cone showing on the screen as straight horizontal lines 69 NOISE A major cause of sonar problems is electrical noise This usually ap pears on the sonar s display as random patterns of dots or lines In se vere cases 1t can completely cover the screen with black dots or cause the unit to operate erratically or not at all To eliminate or minimize the effects of electrical noise first try to de termine the cause With the boat at rest in the water the first thing you should do is turn all electrical equipment on the boat off Make sure the engine is also off Turn your sonar on then turn off Noise Reject also known as the ASP feature Advanced Signal Processing Sensi tivity should be set at 90 95 percent There should be a steady bottom signal on the display Now turn on each piece of electrical equipment on
39. by a dated sales receipt or sales slip Any such defect malfunction or non conformity which occurs within one year from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If such defect malfunction or non conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product THIS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS JUST DESCRIBED IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances 1 when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 2 when the product has been connected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product 3 when any serial number has been effaced altered or removed or
40. cal noise from the boat s motor trolling motor or an accessory may be interfering with the sonar unit Rerouting the power and trans ducer cables away from other electrical wiring on the boat may help Route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the battery instead of through a fuse block or ignition switch 2 Inspect the transducer cable for breaks cuts or pinched wires 3 Check both the transducer and power connectors Make sure both are securely plugged in to the unit Weak bottom echo digital readings erratic or no fish signals 1 Make sure the transducer is pointing straight down Clean the face of the transducer Oil dirt and fuel can cause a film to form on the trans ducer reducing its effectiveness If the transducer is mounted inside the hull be sure it is shooting through only one layer of fiberglass and that 1t is securely bonded to the hull Do NOT use RTV silicone rubber adhesive or Marine Tex epoxy 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the sonar This causes the sonar to automatically increase its Discrimination or 68 noise rejection feature This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display 3 The water may be deeper than the sonar s ability to find the bottom If the sonar can t find the bottom signal while it s in the automatic mode the digital sonar display will flash continuously It may change the range to limits far greater
41. change or end our shipping policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice 1n Canada If you re in Canada and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 661 3983 905 629 1614 not toll free 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F outside Canada and the USA If you have technical return or repair questions contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit To locate a dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator 74 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance GPS accessories such as computer cables or MMC cards please contact 1 Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items To locate a Lowrance dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator Or you can consult your telephone directory for listings 2 U S customers LEI Extras Inc PO Box 129 Catoosa OK 74015 0129 C
42. ches or bottom structure can be easily picked out of the background 7 Watch the display for the appearance of fish arches When you see arches you ve found fish Stop the boat and get your lure or bait into the water at the depth indicated on the sonar chart 8 Gauge the fish depth by visually comparing the fish arches with the depth scale on the right side of the screen or get a more accurate measure with the Depth Cursor Press MENU J to DEPTH CURSOR ENT Press J or T to align the cursor line with the fish arch The exact depth appears in a box at the right end of the cursor line To clear the cursor press EXIT 9 If you are drifting at a very low speed or anchored you are not mov ing fast enough for a fish to return the tell tale fish arch signal As you drift over a fish or as a fish swims through the transducer s signal cone the fish echo will appear as a straight line suspended between the surface and the bottom 10 To turn off the unit press and hold MENU key for three seconds 34 Sonar Operations As you can see from the quick reference on the previous page basic operation is pretty easy right out of the box If you are a sonar novice try operating the unit with the factory defaults until you get a feel for how it s working As you re learning the basics there is one setting you might want to tinker with from time to time Sensitivity Sensitivity controls the unit s ability to pick up echoes If you want
43. croll mode These faster ping rates allow you to maintain a high detail picture on the screen and the screen refresh rate and chart scroll speed can keep pace with the boat as it moves quickly over the bottom terrain When using HyperScroll you may also need to manually decrease the sensitivity for optimum performance Depending on water depth and other conditions HyperScroll may cause a second bottom echo to return to the transducer during the next ping cycle or sounding This can result in a large amount of clutter appearing on the screen If this occurs just decrease the sensitivity to a level that eliminates the clutter When you turn HyperScroll off you can return to your original sensitivity level Sensitivity IX Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range IX Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Zoom Level pe At left Sonar Menu with Ping Speed command selected Ping Speed Control Bar right at default setting To change Ping Speed 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to PinG SPEED ENT 2 The Ping Speed Control Bar appears Press to increase ping speed press J to decrease ping speed When it s set at the desired level press EXIT To adjust Sensitivity 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU ENT 53 2 The Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease se
44. cs Sonar is an abbreviation for SOund NAvigation and Ranging a technol ogy developed during World War II for tracking enemy submarines 2 Lowrance developed the world s first transistorized sportfishing sonar in 1957 A sonar consists of a transmitter transducer receiver and dis play In simple terms here s how it finds the bottom or the fish The transmitter emits an electrical impulse which the transducer con verts into a sound wave and sends into the water The sound frequency can t be heard by humans or fish The sound wave strikes an object fish structure bottom and bounces back to the transducer which converts the sound back into an electrical signal The receiver amplifies this return signal or echo and sends it to the display where an image of the object appears on the scrolling sonar chart The sonar s microprocessor calculates the time lapse between the transmitted signal and echo return to determine the distance to the object The whole process repeats itself several times each second How to use this manual typographical conventions Many instructions are listed as numbered steps The keypad and arrow keystrokes appear as boldface type So if you re in a real hurry or just need a reminder you can skim the instructions and pick out what menu command to use by finding the boldface command text The fol lowing paragraphs explain how to interpret the text formatting for those commands and other instruction
45. d or trolling speed operation Shoot thru hull Installation 1 Make sure the area is clean dry and free of oil or grease then sand both the inside surface of the hull and the face of the transducer with 100 grit sandpaper The surface of the hull must be flat so the entire transducer face is in contact with the hull prior to bonding 2 Follow the instructions on the epoxy package and mix it thoroughly Do not mix it too fast because it will cause bubbles to form in the ep oxy Apply a small amount on the face of the transducer as shown above then spread a small amount onto the sanded area on the hull 14 Spread epoxy here Sand this surface Epoxy transducer to hull Place the transducer into the epoxy twisting and turning it to force any air bubbles out from under the transducer face The face of the transducer should be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of epoxy between the hull and transducer After the epoxy dries re member to fill in the area around the transducer with more epoxy and route the cable to the sonar unit Speed Temperature Sensors The X67C can accept as many as two temperature sensors which can be used to monitor the temperature of surface water a live well or some other location These units can accept an optional speed sensor for show ing speed and distance traveled However you can only use one accessory at a time If you would like to use a speed sensor and a secon
46. dary tem perature sensor at the same time you will need a combination device NOTE If a second temp sensor is used it must be the model TS 2U This model has a fixed electronic address which designates it as the second of two temp sensors 15 Primary temp sensor built into transducer TS 2U secondary 30 external temp sensor shown as T2 Full Chart page showing dual temperature display See the following charts for sample sensor combinations and cable con nections Sonar unit rear view ST TU combination speed and temperature sensor 3 amp fuse o l A 12 volt battery ___ Power trans ducer cable Temperature sensor built into transducer a HST WSU Sonar unit with external combination speed and temperature sensor Primary temp sensor is built into the transducer 16 Sonar unit rear view TS 2U temperature sensor o o 3 amp fuse 12 volt battery __ Power trans ducer cable Temperature sensor built into transducer a HST WSU Sonar unit with secondary external temperature sensor Primary temp sensor is built into the transducer Sonar unit f rear view SP U speed only sensor i 4 3 amp fuse o A 12 volt battery ___ 12 volt batter Power trans ducer cable Temperature sensor built into transducer a HST WSU Sonar unit with
47. e the zoomed area up and down to different depths By pointing your zoom at different portions of the chart as it scrolls you can get a good close up look at structure or cover below you To use Zoom Pan switch to a manual depth Range setting see page 46 and turn on 2X or 4X Zoom Then simply press or l to pan up and down the water column 66 Notes 67 Troubleshooting If your unit is not working or if you need technical help please use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the factory customer service department It may save you the trouble of returning your unit for repair For contact information refer to the last page just inside the back cover of this manual Unit won t turn on 1 Check the power cable s connection at the unit Also check the wiring 2 Make sure the power cable is wired properly The red wire connects to the positive battery terminal black to negative or ground 3 Check the fuse 4 Measure the battery voltage at the unit s power connector It should be at least 11 volts If it isn t the wiring to the unit is defective the battery terminals or wiring on the terminals are corroded or the bat tery needs charging Unit operates only in demo mode 1 The transducer has not yet been connected or has been disconnected To leave demo mode make sure the transducer is securely connected before turning the unit on Unit freezes locks up or operates erratically 1 Electri
48. er his keel Keel Offset lets you calibrate the digital depth indicators chart depth scale chart cursor depth and fish symbol depth displayed on the screen To calibrate the depth indicators first measure the distance from the face of the transducer to the lowest part of the boat In this example we will use 3 5 feet We enter this as a negative 3 5 feet which makes the depth indica tors perform as if the transducer s lower in the water than it really is 1 Press MENU MENU to Set KEEL OFFSET ENT 2 The Keel Offset dialog box appears Press 4 to so that the displayed number shows a minus sign instead of the plus sign 3 Press J until the number shows 3 5 then press EXIT The depth indicators now accurately show the depth of water beneath the keel NOTE If knowing the exact depth of water beneath the keel is less impor tant you can calibrate the depth indicators so that they show the ac tual water depth from surface to bottom To do this first measure the distance from the face of the transducer up to the surface the water line on the boat In this example we will use 1 5 feet This will be en tered as a positive 1 5 feet which makes the depth indicators perform as if the transducer s higher in the water than it really is 1 Press MENU MENU J to Ser KEEL OFFSET ENT 2 The Keel Offset dialog box appears with a plus sign at the front of the box 3 Press T until the displayed number is 1
49. esh rate It uses the Colorline feature to show weaker targets as lighter colors The bottom depth is also shown as a black bar across the outer circle 50 02 Surface clutter Fish signal approximately 13 feet Bottom signal Flasher page Sonar Simulator This unit has a built in simulator that lets you run it as if you were on the water All sonar features and functions are useable When in simulator mode you will see Simulator Mode in the Sonar Page title bar To use the simulator 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU MENU to Sonar SIMULATOR ENT 2 Turn off Sonar Simulator by pressing MENU MENU J to Sonar SIMULATOR ENT EXIT NOTE If you turn on your unit before attaching a transducer it may enter a demo mode The words demo mode flash on the bottom of the screen and a sonar chart plays much like the simulator Unlike the simulator the demo mode is for demonstration only and will auto matically stop as soon as you turn on the unit with a transducer at tached The simulator will continue to function normally Stop Chart If you are running multiple units on a boat there are times when you may want to turn off the sonar This command turns off the sonar and stops the chart from scrolling Sonar restarts automatically each time you turn on your unit Press MENU J to Stop CHART ENT EXIT To turn on sonar and start the chart scrolling again repeat the above step 62 Sensi
50. ess EXIT To turn Auto Sensitivity back on From the Sonar Page press MENU to Auto Sensitivity ENT EXIT NOTE To return to the original factory setting for Auto Sensitivity see the entry in this section on Reset Options If sensitivity is in manual mode the Reset Options command will switch back to Auto and re set the factory setting at the same time Tip For quicker sensitivity adjustments try leaving the Sensitivity Control Bar on the screen as the chart scrolls You can see the changes on the screen as you press the up or down arrows This is handy when there s a lot of clutter in the water and you are matching the sensitivity to rapidly changing water conditions Set Keel Offset This unit measures water depth from the face of the transducer Since the transducer is installed below the water surface the distance dis played by the digital depth chart depth scale chart cursor or fish sym bols is not the exact water depth If the transducer is 1 foot below the surface and the screen shows the water depth as 30 feet then the ac tual depth is 31 feet 57 On sailboats or other large vessels with deep drafts the distance be tween the transducer installation and the keel or lower engine unit can be several feet In those cases an inexact depth reading could result in grounding or striking underwater structure The Keel Offset feature eliminates the need for the navigator to mentally calculate how much water is und
51. formation screen x Popup Help Set Language 1 Press MENU MENU J to Software INFo ENT 2 Read the information displayed on the screen 3 To return to the last page displayed press EXIT EXIT Sonar Color Mode The default color scheme for the sonar chart is white background but we offer other variations to suit your viewing preferences You can se lect the chart to be displayed in grayscale reverse grayscale blue back ground or bottom color tracking To change the chart mode color scheme 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar FEATURES ENT 2 Press J to Sonar COLOR Mone ENT 3 Press J or T to Mode Name ENT 4 Press EXIT EXIT to return to the Sonar Page 59 Sonar Page Sonar Chart Display Options The X67C offers four chart display options To cycle through them press EXIT to clear any menus then press ENT repeatedly until the de sired mode appears Full Sonar Chart This is the default mode used when the unit is turned on for the first time or when it s reset to the factory defaults The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left Depth scales on the right side of the screen aid in determining the depth of targets The line at the top of the screen represents the surface The bottom depth and surface temperature if equipped with a temperature sensor or a transducer with a temp sensor built in show at the top left corner of the screen The FasTrack
52. installations give excellent high speed opera tion and good to excellent depth capability There is no possibility of damage from floating objects It can t be knocked off when docking or loading on the trailer However the shoot thru hull installation does have its drawbacks First some loss of sensitivity does occur even on the best hulls This varies from hull to hull even from different installations on the same hull This is caused by differences in hull lay up and construction Second the transducer angle cannot be adjusted for the best fish arches This can be a problem on some hulls that sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds Follow the procedure listed in the shoot thru hull installation section at the end of this segment to determine if you can satisfactorily shoot through the hull TRANSOM TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING The best way to install the transducer is to loosely assemble all of the parts first place the transducer s bracket against the transom and see if you can move the transducer so that it s parallel with the ground 1 Assembling the bracket Press the two small plastic ratchets into the sides of the metal bracket as shown in the following illustration Notice there are letters molded into each ratchet Place each ratchet into the bracket with the letter A aligned with the dot stamped into the metal bracket This position sets the transducer s coarse angle adjustment for a 14 transom
53. iring espe cially the engine s wires This will provide the best isolation from elec trical noise The power cable has two wires red and black Red is the positive lead black is negative or ground Make sure to attach the in line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible For example if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or power buss This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short It uses a 3 amp fuse CAUTION Do not use this product without a 3 amp fuse wired into the power cable Failure to use a 3 amp fuse will void your warranty NOTE For more corrosion protection in saltwater or high humidity envi ronments apply a thin layer of electrical grade grease to each end of the fuse before installing it in the fuse holder 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 UNIT In Dash Bracket or Portable You can install the sonar unit on the top of a dash with the supplied bracket At the time of this printing we do not produce an in dash mounting kit for the X67C If you wish to check on the future availabil 20 ity of this kit refer to the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this manual Bracket Installation Recommended tool
54. ivity in Manual Mode first turn off Auto Sensitivity from the Sonar Page press MENU J to Auto Sensitivity ENT to Senstriviry ENT Press J or to pick a different sensitivity setting When it s set at the desired level press EXIT Important Tip While you are experimenting and learning it s possible to scramble the settings so that the sonar picture disappears from your screen If that happens remember that it s easy to switch back to full automatic operation by simply restoring the factory auto settings Here s how To Restore Factory Settings 1 Press MENU MENU J to Reset Options ENT 2 The unit asks if you want to reset all the options Press or 4 to Yes ENT All options are reset and the unit reverts back to the original settings Fish Symbols vs Full Sonar Chart You may have noticed in the quick reference that we used fish arches in full sonar chart mode for our example and not the popular Fish I D fish symbol feature Here s why Fish I D is an easier way for a sonar novice to recognize a fishy signal return when he sees it However locating fish by symbol only has some limitations Your sonar unit s microprocessor is remarkably powerful but it can be fooled Some of the echoes calculated to be fish could be tree limbs or turtles To see what s under your boat in maximum detail we recom mend you turn off Fish 1 D and begin learning to interpret fish arches Fish I D is most handy when y
55. lastic bracket with an adjustable strap These are kick up mounting brackets They help pre vent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving If the transducer does kick up the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation Determine which of the installation methods is right for your boat Remember the transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation Recommended Tools and supplies If you prefer the option of routing the cable through the transom you will need a drill and a 5 8 drill bit If you intend to install an additional 5 speed or temp sensor and route its cable through the same hole in the transom you will need a 1 25 4 mm drill bit to accommodate all the cables The following installation types also call for these recommended tools and required supplies supplies are not included Transom installation Tools include two adjustable wrenches drill 29 0 136 drill bit flat head screwdriver Supplies high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound Trolling motor installations Tools two adjustable wrenches flat head screwdriver Supplies plastic cable ties Shoot through hull installations Tools these will vary depending on your hull s composition Consult your boat dealer or manufacturer Supplies 100 grit sandpaper good quality epoxy adhesive
56. lease the ratchets and the unit locks into the new position To dismount the unit for storage press the ratch ets and lift the unit off the bracket 22 Depress ratchets to release Adjust viewing angle use one hand to press and release the spring loaded ratchets while you move the unit with the other hand Portable Sonar Installation Like many Lowrance products the X67C sonar is capable of portable operation It uses the optional PPP 12 portable power pack The power pack and portable transducers expand the uses for your so nar You can use your X67C sonar unit on your boat or take it to the dock on a float tube on an ice fishing trip or use it as a second sonar in a friend s boat The PPP 12 package includes the power pack battery adapter and a port able transducer The transducer can be stored inside the power pack The PPP 12 requires eight AA alkaline batteries Batteries are not included 23 To use a portable power pack you simply install the batteries and then attach the sonar unit to the power pack s bracket Plug in the power transducer cable and you re ready to fish The PPP 12 has a quick release mounting bracket built into the case Installing the Batteries Release the latch on the front of the power pack case Open the com partment and install eight AA batteries into the adapter For the long est life we recommend you use alkaline batteries NOTE When the unit is not in use we recommend you unpl
57. ll help prevent the transducer from entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed Good location Poor location Good location Poor angle Good location Good and poor transducer locations How low should you go For most situations you should install your Skimmer transducer so that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull This will usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protec tion from bangs and bumps Transom Transducer centerline Hull bottom Align transducer centerline with hull bottom However there are times when you may need to adjust the transducer slightly higher or lower The slots in the mounting brackets allow you to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down If you fre quently lose bottom signal lock while running at high speed the trans ducer may be coming out 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 up from object strikes If you wish you may move the transducer a little higher for more protection There are two extremes you should avoid Never let the edge of the mounting bracket extend below the bottom of the hull Never let the bottom the face of the transducer rise above the bottom of the hull 7 Shoot thru hull vs Transom Mounting Typically shoot thru hull
58. m to the sonar unit Make sure to leave some slack in the cable at the transducer If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electrical noise from the engine s wiring bilge pumps VHF radio wires and cables and aerators can be picked up by the sonar Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires WARNING Clamp the transducer cable to the transom close to the transducer This can prevent the transducer from enter ing the boat if it is knocked off at high speed If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size is 5 8 If you intend to route an additional speed or temp sensor cable through the same hole you will need a 1 25 4 mm drill bit instead Caution If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable make sure it is lo cated above the waterline After installation be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above or below waterline seal ant used for the mounting screws 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 water hopefully below the turbulence causing the noise Don t allow the transducer bracket to go below the bottom of the hull TROLLING MOTOR BRACKET INSTALLATION 1 Attach the optional TMB S bracket to the transducer as shown in the following figure
59. most fish finding situations The quick reference de scribes how your unit will operate with all the sonar features in their automatic modes which are set at the factory 33 Basic Sonar Quick Reference 1 Mount the transducer and unit Connect the unit to electric power and the transducer 2 Launch your boat 3 To turn on the unit press and release MENU key 4 Head for your fishing grounds Your unit automatically displays digi tal depth and surface water temperature in the corner of the screen The auto settings will track the bottom displaying it in the lower por tion of the screen The full sonar chart will scroll from right to left showing you what s under the boat as you cruise across the water 5 As you re watching the sonar returns you can change the display by Zoom in to enlarge the chart for more detail or Zoom out to return to full chart mode Press MENU ENT to select which Zoom Mode you want to use 6 If necessary adjust sensitivity to improve chart readability Press MENU ENT and the Sensitivity Menu will appear on the left of your screen Use T and J to change the setting Boosting sensitivity will show more information on your screen which may cause clutter Reducing sensitivity will filter out some information but could omit important images We recommend adjusting sensitivity until the background is lightly peppered that is scattered dots ap pear but individual objects like fish ar
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61. nsitivity press to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum limit a tone sounds To turn off HyperScroll 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Pina SPEED ENT 2 The Ping Speed Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease ping speed to 50 percent When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you boost ping speed and switch into HyperScroll the width of the FasTrack bar graph display doubles in width at the right side of the screen This allows you to better see the virtually instantaneous sonar returns just as you would on a flasher sonar unit For more informa tion on FasTrack see 1t s entry in this section Pop up Help Help is available for virtually all of the menu labels on this unit By highlighting a menu item and leaving it highlighted for a few seconds a pop up message appears that describes the function of the menu item This feature is on by default To set up Popup Help Press MENU MENU to Popup HELP With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on and uncheck it turn off After the option is set press EXIT to return to the page display Contrast Sensitivity Backlight Level Auto Se Transparency Volume Depth Range IX Auto Depth R Sonar Alarms bl costar er Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed Reset Water Distance r Sonar Simulator Re
62. nsitivity Colorline Depth Range Re A 4 Mundt Mounn Overlay Data Shown v Depth Water Temperature Water Speed Temperature 2 Water Distance Voltage Display size Small 3 Overlay Data command on the Sonar Menu at left Overlay Data Shown selection menu right In this example we scrolled down the data list to highlight Water Speed When selected a check mark appears beside the data type If you wish you may now use J or T to select other Data Types for display Colorline Depth Voltage Sensitivity IX Auto Sensitivity Depth Range Overlay Data Shown Water Temperature METETE Temperature 2 Water Distance Display size Small 60 Data list showing Water Speed selected to display on Sonar Page 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT To turn off displayed data 1 Press MENU 4 to OverLAY DATA ENT 2 Press or to select Data Type then press ENT until the check mark to the left of the selected data type disappears If you wish you may 51 now use J or T to select other Data Types to turn off 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT To change displayed data font size 1 Press MENU J to OverLAY DATA ENT 2 Press J or T to select Data Type then press Ent The Data Size dis played in the bottom of the Overlay Data Shown window cycles through avail
63. or sonar features and options Most of them are only described in detail in the Advanced Sec 30 tion but Sensitivity and Auto Sensitivity are important basic functions that are discussed both here and in the Advanced Section The other So nar Menu commands include e ColorLine command separates fish and structure near the bottom from the actual bottom and defines bottom composition hardness e Depth Range command manually sets the depth range shown on the sonar chart e Auto Depth Range command automatically sets the depth range shown on the sonar chart to always keep the bottom in view e Upper and Lower Limits command sets the upper and lower depth limits of the sonar chart Lets you zoom in on a specific portion of the water column e Stop Chart command stops the sonar chart from scrolling Used when you want to freeze the image for closer study e Chart Speed command sets the scrolling speed of the sonar chart e Depth Cursor command displays a cursor line on the sonar chart which allows you to accurately measure the depth of a sonar target e Overlay Data command chooses what types of information such as water temperature to show overlaid on the sonar chart screen e Sonar Features command launches the Sonar Features menu which controls many functions and options including screen color mode auto depth and sensitivity surface clarity noise rejection Fish I D sym bols the zoom bar and zone bar
64. ou re in another part of the boat or per forming some task that prevents you from watching the sonar screen Then you can turn on Fish I D and the audible fish alarm When that lunker swims under your boat you ll hear it Fish I D can also be useful when you want to screen out some of the sonar detail gathered by your unit For example in one case fishermen in San Francisco Bay saw clouds of clutter in the water but no fish arches When a down rigger was pulled up it brought up several small jellyfish The fishermen switched their Lowrance sonar to Fish 1 D which screened out the schools of jellyfish and clearly showed the game fish there as fish symbols 37 Other Free Training Aids The following section discusses Fish I D fish alarms and other fea tures in greater detail If you or a friend has Internet access you can also learn more about interpreting what you see on your sonar screen Visit our web site WWW LOWRANCE COM Be sure to check out the free Sonar Tutorial which includes animated illustrations and more pic tures of actual sonar returns all described in detail There s even a printer friendly version of the tutorial available on our web site it makes a great supplement to this operation manual For the ultimate training aid be sure to download the free emulator software for your unit Aside from being just plain fun this program can help you learn both basic and advanced operations without burning boat fuel L
65. ource and fix it rather than continually using the unit with the high ASP setting There are times when you may want to turn the ASP feature off This allows you to view all incoming echoes before they are processed by the ASP feature Sai Ix Auto Sensitivity Surface Clarity Colorline Off y Noise Rejection T Low Y Sonar Chart Mode White Background 7 l Chart Manual Mode 4 L r Zoom Bar Fish ID l Fish Symbols l Fish Depths At left Sonar Menu with Sonar Features selected In the Sonar Features menu Noise Rejection is selected with ASP in the default low setting To change the ASP level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to Sonar FEATURES ENT Depth Range Ix Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Y Ping Speed P Zoom Level 2 Press 4 to Noise REJECTION ENT 3 Press J or T to select a setting then press ENT 4 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT 39 Alarms This unit has two different types of sonar alarms The first is a Fish Alarm It sounds when the Fish I D feature determines that an echo is a fish The other alarm is the Depth Alarm which has both a Shallow and a Deep setting Only the bottom signal will trigger this alarm This is useful as an anchor watch a shallow water alert or for navigation Depth Alarms The depth alarms sound a tone when
66. owrance is the first sonar manufacturer to provide this type of training tool for customers This PC application simulates the actual sonar unit on your computer You can run it from your computer keyboard or use your mouse to press the virtual keys Easy download and installation instructions are avail able on our web site LOWRANCE Free training emulator is available for your unit on our web site To run it click the buttons with your mouse pointer 38 Advanced Sonar Options amp Other Features Material in this section is arranged in alphabetical order ASP Advanced Signal Processing The ASP feature is a noise rejection system built into the sonar unit that constantly evaluates the effects of boat speed water conditions and interference This automatic feature gives you the best display pos sible under most conditions The ASP feature is an effective tool in combating noise In sonar terms noise is any undesired signal It is caused by electrical and mechanical sources such as bilge pumps engine ignition systems and wiring air bubbles passing over the face of the transducer even vibration from the engine In all cases noise can produce unwanted marks on the display The ASP feature has four settings Off Low Medium and High If you have high noise levels try using the High ASP setting However if you are having trouble with noise we suggest that you take steps to find the interference s
67. pears on the sonar unit after all of the above tests then the noise source is probably cavitation Many novices or persons with limited experience make hasty sonar installations which function perfectly in shallow water or when the boat is at rest In nearly all cases the cause of the malfunction will be the location and or angle of the transducer The face of the transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all boat speeds Read your trans ducer owner s manual for the best mounting position 70 Notes 71 Notes 72 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY We our or us refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS INC the manufacturer of this product You or your refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal family or household use We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship and against failure to conform to this product s written specifications all for one 1 year from the date of original purchase by you WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship or any non conformity with the product s written specifications occurred within one year from the date of your original purchase which must be substantiated
68. rectly under the boat This makes it useful for ice fishing or when you re fishing at anchor When the boat is not moving fish sig nals are long drawn out lines on a normal chart display FasTrack con verts the graph to a vertical bar graph that with practice makes a use ful addition to fishing at a stationary location asa Surface clutter Fish arches Structure Noe In FasTrack fish arches show as horizontal bars N ata ES E A Bottom ol ae E 4 ColorLine FasTrack Sonar Page showing FasTrack bar graph 48 Fish I D Fish Symbols amp Depths The Fish I D feature identifies targets that meet certain conditions as fish The microcomputer analyzes all echoes and eliminates surface clutter thermoclines and other signals that are undesirable In most instances remaining targets are fish The Fish I D feature displays fish symbols on the screen in place of the actual fish echoes There are several fish symbol sizes These are used to designate the relative size between targets In other words Fish I D displays a small fish symbol when it thinks a target is a small fish a medium fish sym bol on a larger target and so on The sonar s microcomputer is sophisticated but it can be fooled It can t distinguish between fish and other suspended objects such as trotlines turtles submerged floats air bubbles etc Individual tree limbs ex tending outwards from a group of limbs
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70. s Arrow Keys The arrow keys control a horizontal line depth cursor on the sonar screen The arrow keys also help you move around the menus so you can execute different commands They are represented by symbols like these which denote the down arrow key and the up arrow J T Keyboard The other keys perform a variety of functions When the text refers to a key to press the key is shown in bold sans serif type For example the Enter Pages key is shown as ENT and the Menu Power key is shown as MENU Menu Commands A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters in a bold sans serif type like this DEPTH Cursor These indicate that you are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action of some kind with the menu item Text that you may need to enter or file names you need to select are show in italic type such as data type Instructions Menu Sequences Most functions you perform with the sonar unit are described as a se quence of key strokes and selecting menu commands We ve written them in a condensed manner for quick and easy reading For example instructions for turning on the Fish ID feature would look like this 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to Sonar FEATURES ENT 2 Press 4 to FisH ID SymBoLs ENT EXIT EXIT Translated into complete English step 1 above would mean Start on the Sonar Page Press the Menu key then repeatedly press or press and hold the down
71. s for this job include drill 1 25 4 mm drill bit screw driver Required supplies for this job include high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound three 10 stainless steel screws Screw length and type should be suitable for the material on which 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 the unit to attach the power transducer cable See the following drawings which show the dimensions of a gimbal mounted X67C sonar unit Holes in the bracket s base allow wood screw or through bolt mounting You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin pan els to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware Drill a 1 25 4 mm hole in the dash for the power transducer and ac cessory cables The best location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location This way the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole holds the cables in position and results in a neat in stallation Some customers however prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the cable hole it s a matter of personal preference 107 5 82 7 TT 4 23 156 6 26 12 09 h 48 Millimeter 703 Inch 2 77 Front view left and side view right showing dimensions
72. set Options Set Language Software Information 60 Main Menu left with Pop up Help command highlighted At right this example shows the Pop up Help message for the Sensitivity command located on the Sonar Menu Upper And Lower I Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Zoom Level 54 Reset Options This command is used to reset all features options and settings to their original factory defaults This is useful when you have changed several settings and want to return the unit to basic automatic operation 1 Press MENU MENU to RESET Options ENT 2 Press or J to Yes ENT 3 All the menus are cleared and all options are returned to the factory settings Contrast Backlight Level Transparency Volume Sonar Alarms Units of Measure Set Keel Offset Calibrate Water Speed Reset Water Distance F Sonar Simulator x Popup Help Set Language Software Information PSE Main Menu with Reset Options command selected Reset Water Distance The sonar chart s Digital Data display option includes a window that shows distance traveled called Water Distance W Distance This information is calculated from an optional water speed sensor The Wa ter Distance window can be reset to zero using the Reset Water Dis tance command Press MENU MENU J to RESET WATER DistaNcE ENT The menus are
73. setting open the Sonar Alarms menu and repeat the instructions in step 3 above 40 To adjust and turn on the deep alarm 1 Press MENU MENU J to Sonar ALarms ENT 2 Press J to DEEP ALARM DEPTH ENT 3 Press T or 4 until the depth is correct then press ENT 4 Press to DEEP ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT 5 To turn off the alarm press MENU MENU to Sonar ALarms ENT to DEEP ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT To switch to a different depth setting open the Sonar Alarms menu and repeat the instructions in step 3 above Fish Alarm Use the fish alarm for a distinctive audible alarm when fish or other suspended objects are detected by the Fish I D feature Fish I D must be turned on for the Fish Alarm to work A different tone sounds for each fish symbol size shown on the display Contrast Shallow Alarm l Enabled Depth E Deep Alarm l Enabled Depth HJf1oo ft L kdFish Alarm to the left is checked indicating the alarm is turned on To turn the fish alarm on 1 Press MENU MENU J to Sonar ALarms ENT 2 Press J to FisH ALARM ENT EXIT 3 To turn off the alarm press MENU MENU to Sonar ALarms ENT to FISH ALARM ENT EXIT Backlight Level The unit defaults to the maximum backlight level To adjust the dis play s backlight level Press MENU MENU to BACKLIGHT LeveL ENT The BACKLIGHT LEVEL slider bar appears Press T or J
74. show all echoes that are be tween the top and bottom of the 2X zoom bar The 4X zoom will show only the echoes between the top and bottom of the 4X zoom bar To switch to zoom 1 Press MENU J to Zoom LeveL ENT 65 2 The Zoom Level menu appears Press J or T to select the desired zoom level then press ENT EXIT to set the zoom and clear the menu 3 To select a different zoom or turn zoom off repeat steps 1 and 2 To turn on the Zoom Bar 1 Press MENU J to Sonar FEATURES ENT 2 The Sonar Features menu appears Press to Zoom BAR ENT EXIT EXIT 3 To turn off the Zoom Bar repeat steps 1 and 2 At left Sonar Page normal view Center same view zoomed to 2X Right same view zoomed to 4X Tip From the Sonar Menu you can go directly to the Zoom Level com mand with one keystroke Instead of pressing the down arrow J to reach the command press the up arrow 7 instead This will take you from Sensitivity to Zoom Level because the menu wraps around in a circle This trick also works on the main menu Tip If you don t mind giving up a little screen space you can zoom the display faster if you leave the Zoom menu on That makes it easy to very quickly switch back and forth among the zoom settings Zoom Pan Your unit has the handy ability to quickly zoom in on any portion of the water column with just the touch of an arrow key The Zoom Pan feature lets you rapidly mov
75. than the water you are in If this hap pens place the unit in the manual mode then change the range to a realistic one for example 0 100 feet and increase the sensitivity As you move into shallower water a bottom signal should appear 4 Check the battery voltage If the voltage drops the unit s transmitter power also drops reducing its ability to find the bottom or targets Bottom echo disappears at high speeds or erratic digital read ing or weak bottom echo while boat is moving 1 The transducer may be in turbulent water It must be mounted in a smooth flow of water in order for the sonar to work at all boat speeds Air bubbles in the water disrupt the sonar signals interfering with its ability to find the bottom or other targets The technical term for this is cavitation 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the sonar This causes the sonar to automatically increase its Discrimination or noise rejection feature This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display Try using resis tor spark plugs or routing the sonar unit s power and transducer cables away from other electrical wiring on the boat No fish arches when the Fish I D feature is off 1 Make sure the transducer is pointing straight down This is the most common problem if a partial arch is displayed 2 The sensitivity may not be high enough In order for the unit to dis play a fish arch it h
76. tivity 0 IX Auto Sensitivity i a Colorline aE Depth Range p IX Auto Depth Range j Upper And Lower Limits 1 A Chart Speed if Depth Cursor 1 Overlay Data F Sonar Features Ping Speed BL Zoom Level 4i y 50 Sonar Menu with Stop Chart command selected The box is unchecked indicating that the chart is scrolling across the screen Surface Clarity The markings extending downward from the zero line on the chart are called surface clutter These markings are caused by wave action boat wakes temperature inversion and more The surface clarity control reduces or eliminates surface clutter signals from the display It does this by changing the sensitivity of the receiver decreasing it near the surface and gradually increasing it as the depth increases There are three levels of surface clarity available low medium or high It can also be turned off The default level is off To adjust the Surface Clarity level 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU J to Sonar FEATURES ENT ENT Sonar Features Surface Clarity High z l OFF Low Medium White Background z F Chart Manual Mode F Zoom Bar Fish ID l Fish Symbols l Fish Depths 4 Sonar Features menu with Surface Clarity selected 2 Press 4 or T to select clarity level EXIT EXIT EXIT 63 ws k URN NE e E SES XN y an Pa wy HIRO a a xa
77. to see more detail try increasing the sensitivity a little at a time There are situations when too much clutter appears on the screen Decreasing the sensitivity can reduce the clutter and show the strongest fish ech oes 1f fish are present As you change the sensitivity setting you can see the difference on the chart as it scrolls Fig 2 3 7 E 50 0 cata Bait school Thermocline with fish Fish arches Fig 3 3 4 50 0 i o xN x E A e oy 60 These figures show results of different sensitivity levels on the same location Fig 1 Sensitivity at 87 percent determined by Auto Sensitiv ity Typical of full auto mode Fig 2 Sensitivity set at 50 percent Fig 3 Sensitivity set at 20 percent Fig 4 Sensitivity set at 100 percent 35 You can change the sensitivity level whether you are in Auto Sensitiv ity mode or Manual Sensitivity mode The adjustment method works the same in both modes but it gives you slightly different results Adjusting sensitivity in Auto Sensitivity Mode is similar to manually ad justing a car s speed with the accelerator pedal while cruise control is on You can tell the car to run faster but when you let off the gas the cruise control automatically keeps you from running slower than the minimum speed setting In the sonar unit auto mode will let you increase sensitiv ity to 100 percent but the unit will limit your
78. to peak power typical 100 watts RMS power typical Sonar sounding depth capability 600 feet 182 meters Actual capability de pends on transducer configuration and in stallation bottom composition and water con ditions All sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water Depth display Continuous digital readout Audible alarms Deep shallow fish Automatic ranging Yes with instant screen updates Zoom bottom track Yes Split screen zoom Yes Surface water temp Yes built into transducer Optional addi tional temp sensors for live well bait well etc are available Speed distance log Yes with optional speed sensor NOTICE The storage and operation temperature for your unit is from 4 de grees to 167 degrees Fahrenheit 20 degrees to 75 degrees Cel sius Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than speci fied will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit This type of damage is not covered by the warranty For more information con tact the factory s Customer Service Department phone numbers are inside the manual s back cover How Sonar Works Sonar has been around since the 1940s so if you already know how it works skip ahead to the next segment on the typographical conventions used in this manual But if you ve never owned a sonar fish finder this segment will tell you the underwater basi
79. to the hull using 8 stainless steel wood screws not included Use a high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound to seal the screws Make sure the sensor is flush with the bottom of the hull and tighten the screws Good location Stern view showing good location for mounting sensor on transom 18 Transom E Bottom of hull Bottom of hull Speed sensor mounting configuration side view left and rear view right If the base of the transom has a radius fill the gap between the tran som and the sensor with the caulking compound This will help ensure a smooth water flow Route the sensor s cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size is 5 8 The hole is 1 25 4 mm if you intend to route the sensor cable through the same hole as the transducer cable Caution If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable make sure it is lo cated above the waterline After installation be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above or below waterline seal ant used for the screws The sensor is now ready for use Connect the sensor to the accessory socket on the back of the unit If you have any questions concerning the installation of the sensor please contact your local boat dealer POWER CONNECTIONS The unit works from a 12 volt battery system You can attach the power cable to your
80. ug the power connector to reduce the possibility of corrosion or battery drain When you store the unit always remove the batteries because dead batteries can leak and corrode the contacts After installing the batteries close the case and plug the sonar unit s power cable into the socket on the power pack case PPP 12 Portable Power Pack with an X67C stowed for transport Turn the sonar unit on If it doesn t work make sure the battery termi nals are making good contact against the battery contacts Also check the wiring connections on the battery adapter The red wire on the 24 power cable should be attached to the red wire on the battery adapter and the power cable s black wire should be connected to the black wire on the battery adapter If it still doesn t work check the battery voltage Most of the complaints we receive about portable units result from stale batteries Make sure the ones you buy are fresh In cold weather the efficiency of dry cell batteries drops with the tem perature We find it a good idea to have the sonar unit good and warm along with the batteries before we leave home If the batteries do lose a charge you can sometimes restore them by placing them in a warm room or car interior A better way is to replace them with batteries that have been kept warm WARNING Never heat the batteries over an open flame or direct hot air onto them A fire or explosion could result Portable Transducer Assembly
81. vity up or down is the same whether the unit is in the automatic or manual mode In automatic you can adjust sensitivity up to 100 percent but the unit will limit your minimum setting In auto the unit will continue to make small ad justments allowing for the setting you selected In manual mode you have complete control over sensitivity with the ability to set 1t anywhere from zero to 100 percent Once you select a level in manual the unit will continue to use that exact sensitivity set ting until you change it or revert to auto mode To adjust sensitivity in auto mode 1 Press MENU ENT 2 The Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press 4 to decrease sensitivity press to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum limit a tone sounds 56 E E A Aig Colorline Depth Range x Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits F Stop Chart Chart Speed Depth Cursor Overlay Data Sonar Features Ping Speed Zoom Level At left Sonar Menu with Sensitivity command selected At right the Sensitivity Control Bar To adjust sensitivity in manual mode 1 First turn off Auto Sensitivity from the Sonar Page press MENU 4 to AUTO SENSITIVITY ENT 2 Press T to SensitivITY ENT and the Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press J or to pick a different sensitivity setting When it s set at the desired level pr
82. w depth under the keel or actual depth from the surface e Calibrate Water Speed command adjusts how a speed sensor measures water speed e Reset Water Distance command resets water distance log to zero e Sonar Simulator command turns the simulator feature on and off Useful for learning how to operate the unit and all its functions e Reset Options command returns all options and auto functions to their original factory settings It s a great safety net while you re learning and experimenting with various settings e Set Language command your unit has menus in 10 different lan guages This command switches from one language to another e Software Information command tells you which version of the op erating software is loaded in your unit Sonar Menu The Sonar Menu contains commands for the major sonar features and options You access the Sonar Menu by pressing the MENU key one time You run a command by using the 7 or J to highlight the command and then pressing ENT To clear the menu screen and return to the Page display press EXIT z Auto Sensitivity Colorline Depth Range Ix Auto Depth Range Upper And Lower Limits F Stop Chart 20 Chart Speed t Depth Cursor 1 Overlay Data ay Sonar Features Ping Speed Zoom Level Sonar Page Menu Most of these functions are discussed in the Ad vanced Section Sonar Menu Commands The Sonar Menu contains commands for the maj
83. ware Information 7 3 Main Menu Main Menu Commands There are four basic Main Menu commands that you ll really want to read more about They are e Screen commands CONTRAST BACKLIGHT LEVEL and TRANSPARENCY change the appearance of the display screen Use these commands to adjust how the screen looks under various lighting conditions e Volume command controls sound levels for key strokes and alarms If you don t like to hear a beep each time you press a key you can turn all sounds off by setting the volume to zero Sound is especially useful when used with the Fish I D fish symbol feature and fish alarm feature e Sonar Alarms command turns alarms on or off and changes alarm thresholds The fish alarm used with Fish I D is the most popular use It tells you when the sonar sees a fish You can also set deep or shallow depth alarms e Popup Help command turns the pop up help boxes on or off When you select a menu command these information boxes appear to tell you what the command does or how to use the command The default set ting is on which is really handy while you re learning The remaining Main Menu commands are for more advanced functions mostly setting various sonar options They re all detailed in the Ad vanced Section e Units of Measure command selects the units of measure used for showing speed distance depth and temperature 29 e Set Keel Offset command calibrates the unit to sho

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