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We feel proud of the Outlook Forward Scanning Sonar and your satisfaction is very important to us. To this end, we welcome any comments or suggestions that you might have in regard to this equipment.
It will display water depth, bottom conditions and submerged objects such as fish, or objects in your path, on its high resolution display. The Outlook is available with either a transom or thru-hull scanning sonar depth transducer. The Outlook allows operation in your choice of nine languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, or Greek.
Installation Display Unit The compact size of the Outlook display unit allows for easy installation in almost any vessel. To get maximum performance and life from your unit, the following guidelines should be considered when selecting a...
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Overhead Shelf/Table In-Dash Bracket Installation Panel Flush Mount Installation Optional In-Dash mounting bracket available. Interphase part # 17-0054-008 required. Transducer (9-pin) Accessory (8-pin) Red Wire Accessory (3-pin) 12 VDC Power Cable 12 Volt Battery (2-pin) Cable Connectors (view from front of female plug)
Selecting the Transducer Configuration for your Boat Keep in mind the primary rule for transducer operation. This is: the transducer can function as long as it has an unobstructed forward view and has smooth flowing non-aerated water surrounding it. The first line of inquiry should be about the boat. Transom mounted transducers are intended for low speed boats with external props.
Transducer Installation The Outlook comes standard with either a transom mount or thru-hull style forward scanning transducer. The Outlook’s transducer contains an 8 element ceramic array in its front nose area. The array is positioned so that it can scan an ultrasonic beam from straight ahead to directly below the boat.
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30’ Extension Cable 9-pin Interphase Part # Male 04-0014-008 Transom Mount Bracket in Released Position Suggested materials required for installation: ♦ Variable speed electric drill with a chuck capacity of 10mm (3/8”) or larger. ♦ Hole saw or spade bit 19 mm (7/8”) for...
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or to be pulled up manually during loading and unloading Bracket from boat trailers. Tests have shown that the bracket can Axle kick-up as many as 30 times before there is a negative effect on the bracket. Repeated kick-up will cause the transducer to kick-up at progressively lower speeds.
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Transom Mount Locations Cable Transducer 18 - 24" Cables Twin Outboards Fasten Spray Shield Bracket with 4 screws & nylok Axle washers as shown Rear View Spray Shield Rubber Waterline Grommet Transducer must be mounted vertically Fasten Spray Shield with Mounting 4 screws &...
The Outlook must have a clear view of the water ahead as it can not magically see through obstructions such as the vessel’s hull.
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Because the Outlook scans a 12 degree beam from the surface ahead to directly below the boat, it is important to make sure that the transducer is installed so that it will scan in a vertical direction and not off to either side.
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The 30’ S/T transducer cable and the depth only transducer cable both plug directly into the back of the display unit. To order, call your local Interphase dealer, or Interphase direct at (831)4 77-4944. Wood or Plastic...
Power/Backlight Key Press the "Power/Backlight" key located at the lower right of the unit to turn the Outlook on. The unit will respond with an audible beep when it turns on. Pressing this key again turns the backlight on and off, each time accompanied by a beep.
Press the left button until the Main Menu appears as shown below. The Main Menu From the Main Menu you can see that the Outlook has four basic display modes or Views. They include: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ FWD (Full Screen Forward View) ♦...
The pictures shown in the DEMO mode are representations of what you might see on your Outlook. In actual use the picture you will get can vary significantly depending on depth, bottom and water conditions, the speed of your boat and many other factors (see Interpreting The Outlook’s Forward Display, page...
Fathoms (Ft.) (Fa) Select Menu Language The Outlook allows the selection of 9 operating languages; English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Danish, Finnish, Swedish and Greek may be chosen. To select the operating language, press the button labeled “LANG.”. A display window as shown at right will pop up on the screen showing the available languages and the one currently selected.
(white on black). To return to the main forward looking menu, press the left soft key labeled "LAST". Note: The Auto Mode will only work if the Outlook can find the bottom. If the depth is greater than 400 feet or if the water is full of bait or otherwise turbulent the Outlook will not work in the Auto mode.
Outlook LCD display will show a picture exactly like conventional fixed beam down-looking fish finders. When in this mode, the Outlook offers a full range of sophisticated features which are found on advanced conventional depth sounders such as split screen zoom, bottom lock, a shallow depth alarm, and bottom hardness (white-line).
(Split Screen displays) When using the Down display (conventional down looking view), the Outlook can also display a split screen high resolution zoom of any 25% of the depth range, or can show a split screen Bottom Track or Bottom Lock display.
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Press the soft key labeled "ZOOM screen high resolution zoom function. The left side of the LCD screen now shows the zoomed area, while the right side continues to show the conventional depth display. Hold down the "ZOOM " soft key (or rotate the front panel knob) and notice the vertical bar moving downward in the center of the display which shows the depth area that is being “zoomed”.
Data View From the Main menu, press the soft key labeled DATA to see a split screen display with large depth digits on the left and a forward scanning view on the right. The large digital digits show the digital depth directly beneath the boat Notice that the menu in the DATA view is exactly the same as in the FWD view.
Outlook’s LCD. Since the Outlook knows the direction in which it sent the transmit pulse and the time it took to receive the return echo, it can determine the location of the object or bottom that created the return echo.
However, if the sidelobe energy (which is not within the main beam) strikes a large object (i.e. the bottom) and creates a strong return echo, the Outlook has no way of knowing that this “false” echo was not created by the main beam and will go ahead and show it on the display as if it was located within the main beam.
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- even if both targets of identical size. The Outlook’s receiver circuit includes a Time Variable Gain (TVG) feature where the receiver’s gain is controlled by the microprocessor and increases in value as the depth or forward range increases.
How far ahead will I be able to see? In most cases, forward scanning with the Outlook is approximately six (6) times farther ahead than the depth of water. For example, if you are in 15' of water, you can see about 90' ahead of the transducer.
Follow the maintenance tips below to ensure that your Outlook remains problem free. 1) Keep your Outlook clean and dry. Occasionally wipe unit off with a damp cloth, but be careful not to scratch the lens covering the LCD screen. For stubborn dirt, use a mild soap and a damp cloth. NEVER USE SOLVENTS SUCH AS PAINT THINNER, ACETONE, OR GASOLINE TO CLEAN YOUR Outlook.
Troubleshooting Guide If you are experiencing trouble with your Outlook, please refer to the following checklist: PROBLEM Unit will not turn on. Unit beeps but no picture appears on the screen. Unit blows fuses. Loses picture at speed. LCD darkens in sunlight after prolonged use.
Outlook display as each suspected source is turned back on. This type of interference can usually be eliminated by moving the Outlook away from the source and checking to ensure that the interfering source is properly grounded.
Interference Problems. This information solves the most common problems. If problems persist, please call Interphase Technical Service at (831)477-4944 or send your unit in with the information below filled out. If you do need to return your set, send it to the following address: Service Department Interphase Technologies, Inc.
Interphase Technologies, Inc. 5 Year Limited Warranty Any unit that fails during the first year of the warranty period will, at Interphase’ option, be repaired or replaced at no charge to the customer provided it is returned to Interphase, freight prepaid with proof of date of purchase and a description of the malfunction.