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VEXILAR Boundary Waters LC-10 Operation Manual

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has a long history of bringing revolutionary technology to
the sport fishing industry. Just some of the Vexilar firsts
include: the first liquid crystal display, the first fish alarm,
the first three color display, and the first CRT and straight
line paper graphs, for the sport fisherman.
Founded in 1965, Vexilar, Inc.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Founded in 1965, Vexilar, Inc. has a long history of bringing revolutionary technology to the sport fishing industry. Just some of the Vexilar firsts include: the first liquid crystal display, the first fish alarm, the first three color display, and the first CRT and straight...

  • Page 2: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Boundary Waters model LC-10 is a compact and light-weight liquid crystal depth sounder. It indicates depth, shows changes in bottom content, and conditions. It can also discriminate between large underwater targets, such as fish, and smaller targets such as bait fish and plankton.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS • Operating Voltage: 8.5 - 15 Volts (12 Volts Nominal) • Current Draw: 50mA (100 mA w/Backlight On) • Power Output: 400 Watts (Peak to Peak) • Frequency: 200 Khz • Beam Angle: 22 Degree • Resolution: 64 x 64 Pixels •...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    Replace the compartment door and tighten the screws back into place. Make sure that the power cord from the battery pack is plugged into the bottom (3 pin) jack on the LC-10 and that the retaining ring is screwed down tight.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLING THE TRANSDUCER Locate the transducer and bracket assembly. This includes: 1 - Transducer 1 - Metal angle bracket 1 - Suction cup 1 - Short panhead screw 2 - Short machine screws 2 - Nuts 2 - Washers 2 - Long panhead screws 1 - Safety rope The two longer wood screws, if included, are for per- manently mounting the transducer bracket to the boat.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Now locate the transducer and the remaining hardware. Install the transducer onto the angle bracket. The flat edge of the transducer should be facing the boat. Install the two short screws through the transducer slots and into the angle bracket slots. Place the washers and then the nuts onto the screws and tighten, only slightly.
  • Page 7 This can, often, give better results, but you will lose the portability of the transducer. TRANSOM MOUNTING The LC-10 transducer can be mounted, permanently, on the transom of the boat. Proper installation will allow a clear depth reading at any boat speed. Attach the angle bracket to the transducer (flat edge facing forward).
  • Page 8 Drill out the hole, install one screw, and tighten the bracket down securely. Be sure to seal any holes drilled into the transom with silicone prevent water from leaking into the boat. Figure 7 If you have trouble keeping a clear reading, try tilting the transducer in the bracket so that the back, rounded, edge is slightly lower than the front, straight, edge.
  • Page 9 Let the glue dry completely before turning the unit PERMANENT MOUNTING (Optional) You can permanently mount the LC-10 to your boat, yet maintain the easy portability for times when you go fish- ing in another boat. You will need to have a battery in your boat to power the unit.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION Figure 9 shows the main controls of the LC-10. ON/OFF Turns the LC-10 ON and OFF. Simply turning the unit on will start the Automatic System. This will give good results in most conditions. If you choose to modify any of the control...
  • Page 11 Press the FISH ID ON/OFF button to turn the fish iden- tification feature on or off. When the feature is on, any tar- get that the LC-10 sees will be judged as to whether or not it is a fish. If the unit determines that there is a good chance the target is a fish it will display a fish shaped symbol on the display.
  • Page 12 ON. This doubles the display res- olution making it much easier to see targets near or on the bottom. Pressing the EXP. ON/OFF button once puts the LC-10 in EXPANSION mode. Pressing it again will go back to the normal view. MENU Pressing the MENU button opens the menu page.

  • Page 13: Menu Functions

    MENU FUNCTIONS SWEEP Press the MENU button and then the LIGHT button to enter the SWEEP settings. SWEEP controls how fast the information moves across the display. There are 4 steps of sweep speed. The top selection, four arrows, is the fastest setting.
  • Page 14 SIMULATOR There is a built-in simulator that will allow you to oper- ate the LC-10 without being on the water. To activate it, turn the unit off. Then, press the ON/OFF button and hold it until you hear a second set of beeps. You can then let go...

  • Page 15: Typical Indications

    Typical Indications Once the boat is in the water and you have turned on the LC-10 you must allow it time to find the bottom. This can take just a short moment or several minutes, depend- ing on the depth and conditions. As soon as the digital depth appears the graphical representation of the bottom will start to move across the screen.
  • Page 16 SEEING FISH With the FISH ID feature on, any target that the LC-10 identifies as a fish will change to a fish symbol shortly after it appears on the screen. With the FISH ID feature off, the Clean Line feature will help you identify fish from floating debris.
  • Page 17 It often helps to turn off the AUTO feature and manu- ally change the range to the 5 or 10 foot range. This tells the LC-10 that you are in shallow water and it will adjust the gain appropriately. If the digital depth reading doesn't seem right, it is probably a multiple of the correct depth.
  • Page 18 ICE FISHING The stable platform of ice lets you concentrate on your bait and the fish around it. The bottom becomes less impor- tant because it never changes. The only movement on the display is of your bait and fish. Unlike open water use, the direction in which the trans- ducer is pointed is very critical.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance for the Boundary Waters LC-10 is very simple. There, simply, is not that much to maintain. Because of this, problems can sneak up on you if you're not careful. The unit and transducer should be removed whenever the boat is parked to guard against theft. Don't store it in a place that may fill with water.

  • Page 20: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Unit will not turn on. Check for proper battery polar- ity and that you have fully charged, working batteries. Unit is turned on, but there is no Battery voltage may be too low. display. The unit will show no display if the voltage is below 8.5 volts.

  • Page 21: Other Products

    OTHER VEXILAR PRODUCTS The Edge The Edge, model LC-507, is the ulti- mate LCD depth sounder. It’s unique design incorporates two transducers running at the same time. The split screen view is like having two different depth finders built into one unit.
  • Page 22 LED lights. 12 VOLT SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY WITH CHARGER This Vexilar Battery was designed for sportsmen on the go, with rugged con- struction and design features that make it ideal for summer and winter use. With a near "bulletproof"...
  • Page 23 PORTA CASE The unique Vexilar Flasher Porta Case holds your FL-8SLT, LC-10, or other manufacturer's sonar or GPS. It has space for your transducer, a rechargeable battery, and the Vexilar Battery Status Indicator. The round base is just the right size to fit down inside a standard 5 gallon bucket.

  • Page 24: Optional Transducers

    OPTIONAL TRANSDUCERS HIGH SPEED TRANSDUCERS TB0044-7P 19 Degree Transom Mount High Speed Transducer. Comes with the Mounting Bracket and 25 Feet of Cable. TB0030-7P 9 Degree Transom Mount High Speed Transducer. Comes with the Mounting Bracket and 25 Feet of Cable. TB0045-7P Dual Beam 9/19 Degree Transom Mount High Speed Transducer.
  • Page 25 PUCK STYLE TRANSDUCERS TB0023-7P 19 Degree Puck Transducer. For Mounting on a Electric Trolling Motor, In-Hull Mounting, Portable Use, or Ice Fishing. Comes with 15 Feet of Cable. BK0023 Optional Suction Cup Mount for TB0023. TB0027-7P 9 Degree Puck Transducer. For Mounting on a Electric Trolling Motor, In-Hull Mounting, Portable Use, or Ice Fishing.
  • Page 26 ICE FISHING TRANSDUCERS TB0050-7P 19 Degree Ice-Ducer. Self Leveling and Floats in the Ice Hole. Comes with Float, Stopper, and 7 Feet of Specially Designed Cable. TB0051-7P 9 Degree Ice-Ducer. Self Leveling and Floats in the Ice Hole. Comes with Float, Stopper, and 7 Feet of Specially Designed Cable.

  • Page 27: Service And Support

    Please have ready the model number and, if possible, the serial number of your product. Be sure to read the Trouble Shooting sections first. Address Vexilar, Inc. 200 W. 88th St. Minneapolis, MN, 55420-2752 Telephone (952) 884-5291 (8 am to 5 pm M-F Central Time)
  • Page 28 NOTES...

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