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Lowrance LCX-17M Installation And Operation Instructions Manual (204 pages)

Fish-finding Sonar & Mapping GPS

Brand: Lowrance | Category: GPS | Size: 8.57 MB

Table of Contents
3
Section 1: Read Me First
9
Capabilities and Specifications: LCX-17M
11
How Your Sonar Works
14
How Your GPS Works
15
Introduction to GPS and WAAS
16
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions
19
Section 2: Installation & Accessories
21
Preparations
21
Transducer Installation
21
Speed/Temperature Sensors
37
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module
38
Power Connections
41
Powering a Nmea 2000 Buss
42
NMEA 2000 Cable Connections
44
- Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network
  44
- NMEA 0183 Wiring (Data Cable)
  44
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or In-Dash
46
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation
50
Other Accessories
51
- Face Cover
  53
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation
55
Keyboard
55
Power/Lights on and off
56
Main Menu
57
- Satellite Status Page
  58
- Navigation Page
  59
- Map Page
  59
Sonar Page
60
LCX-17M Sonar Quick Reference
63
Sonar Operations
64
Fish Symbols Vs. Full Sonar Chart
66
Other Free Training Aids
66
Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features
69
ASP (Advanced Signal Processing)
69
Alarms
70
- Depth Alarms
  70
- Zone Alarm
  71
- Fish Alarm
  72
Calibrate Speed
72
Chart Speed
73
Depth Cursor
74
Depth Range - Automatic
74
Depth Range - Manual
75
Depth Range - Upper and Lower Limits
75
Fastrack
77
Fish I.D. (Fish Symbols & Depths)
77
Fishtrack
79
Frequency (Change Transducer Frequency)
80
Grayline
81
Hyperscroll
82
Log Sonar Chart Data
82
Noise Rejection
83
Overlay Data
83
Ping Speed & Hyperscroll
86
Reset Options
87
Reset Water Distance
88
Set Keel Offset
88
Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity
89
Sonar Chart Mode
91
Sonar Page & Sonar Chart Display Options
91
- Full Sonar Chart
  92
- Split Zoom Sonar Chart
  93
- Split Frequency Sonar Chart
  93
- Digital Data/Chart
  94
Customize Page Displays
94
- Flashgraf
  95
- Map with Sonar Split Screen
  96
- Sonar Simulator
  97
Stop Chart
98
Surface Clarity
99
Upper and Lower Limits
100
Zoom & Zoom Bar
100
Zoom Pan
101
Section 5: Sonar Troubleshooting
103
Section 6: Basic GPS Operations
107
Keyboard
107
Power/Lights on and off
108
Main Menu
108
- Sonar Page
  110
- Satellite Status Page
  110
- Navigation Page
  112
- Map Page
  114
GPS Quick Reference
119
Find Your Current Position
120
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
120
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor
121
Searching
121
Set a Waypoint
123
Navigate to a Waypoint
125
Set man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint
126
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint
126
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
127
Navigate to a Point of Interest
128
Creating and Saving a Trail
129
Displaying a Saved Trail
130
Navigating Trails
131
- Visual Trailing
  131
- Navigate a Trail (Forward)
  131
- Navigate a Back Trail (Backtrack, or Reverse)
  134
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
134
- Custom Maps
  134
- GPS Data Files
  134
Cancel Navigation
136
Section 7: Advanced GPS Operations
137
Find Distance from Current Position
137
Find Distance from Point to Point
137
Icons
137
- Create Icon on Map
  138
- Create Icon at Current Position
  138
- Delete an Icon
  138
- Navigate to an Icon
  139
- Routes
  139
- Create and Save a Route
  140
- PC-Created Routes
  140
- Routes Created in the Unit
  140
- Delete a Route
  142
- Edit a Route
  142
- Navigate a Route
  143
- Navigate a Route in Reverse
  144
Trails
145
- Delete a Trail
  145
- Edit a Trail Name
  145
- Edit a Trail Color
  145
- Edit a Trail Pattern
  145
Utilities
146
- Alarm Clock
  146
- Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator
  146
- Trip Calculator
  146
- Trip down Timer
  146
- Trip up Timer
  146
Waypoints
146
- Delete a Waypoint
  146
- Edit a Waypoint (Name, Symbol, Position)
  147
- Selecting a Waypoint
  147
- Set a Waypoint by Average Position
  147
- Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position
  148
Section 8 System & GPS Setup Options
149
Alarms
149
Auto Satellite Search
150
Check MMC Files and Storage Space
150
Communications Port Configuration
151
Configure NMEA
151
Coordinate System Selection
152
Map Fix
153
Customize Page Displays
155
GPS Simulator
156
- Simulating Trail or Route Navigation
  156
Hide GPS Features
157
Initialize GPS
157
Map Auto Zoom
158
Map Data
158
- Pop-Up Map Info
  158
Fill Water with White
159
Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid)
159
Map Datum Selection
159
Map Boundaries
159
Map Detail Category Selection
160
Map Orientation
161
Navionics  Charts
162
Port Information
163
Tidal Current Information
164
Tide Information
166
Pop-Up Help
167
Reset Options
168
Screen Contrast and Brightness
168
Set Language
169
Set Local Time
170
Show WAAS Alarm
171
Software Version Information
171
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles
171
Track Smoothing
172
Trail Options
173
- Delete All Trails
  173
- Update Trail Option
  173
- Delete Trail
  174
- New Trail
  175
- Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options
  175
Units of Measure
175
Section 9: Searching
177
Find Addresses
177
Find any Item Selected by Map Cursor
180
Find Interstate Highway Exits
180
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)
183
Find Streets or Intersections
184
Find Waypoints
188
Section 10: Supplemental Material
191
- Fcc Compliance
  195
- How to Obtain Service
  202
- Visit Our Web Site
  204

Lowrance LCX-17M Operating Instructions Manual (134 pages)

Fish-Finding Sonar & Mapping GPS

Brand: Lowrance | Category: Fish Finder | Size: 6.7 MB

Table of Contents
2
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation
7
Power/Lights on and off
8
Main Menu
9
- Satellite Status
  10
- Navigation
  11
- Sonar
  12
LCX-17M Sonar Quick Reference
15
Sonar Operations
16
- Fish Symbols Vs. Full Sonar Chart
  18
- Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features
  21
Alarms
22
- Depth Alarms
  22
- Zone Alarm
  23
- Fish Alarm
  24
Calibrate Speed
24
Chart Speed
25
Depth Cursor
26
Depth Range - Automatic
26
Depth Range - Manual
27
Depth Range - Upper and Lower Limits
27
Fastrack
29
Fish I.D. (Fish Symbols & Depths)
29
Fishtrack
31
Frequency (Change Transducer Frequency)
32
Grayline
33
Hyperscroll
34
Log Sonar Chart Data
34
Noise Rejection
35
Overlay Data
35
Ping Speed & Hyperscroll
38
Reset Options
39
Transducer Installation
40
Reset Water Distance
40
Set Keel Offset
40
Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity
41
Sonar Chart Mode
43
Sonar Page & Sonar Chart Display Options
43
- Full Sonar Chart
  44
- Split Zoom Sonar Chart
  45
- Split Frequency Sonar Chart
  45
- Digital Data/Chart
  46
Customize Page Displays
46
- Flashgraf
  47
- Map with Sonar Split Screen
  48
Sonar Simulator
49
Stop Chart
50
Surface Clarity
51
Upper and Lower Limits
52
Zoom & Zoom Bar
52
Zoom Pan
53
Section 5: Sonar Troubleshooting
55
Section 6: Basic GPS Operations
59
Keyboard
59
Main Menu
60
- Sonar Page
  62
- Satellite Status Page
  62
- Navigation Page
  64
- Map Page
  66
Power/Lights on and off
60
GPS Quick Reference
71
Find Your Current Position
72
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
72
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor
73
Searching
73
Set a Waypoint
75
Navigate to a Waypoint
77
Set man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint
78
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint
78
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
79
Navigate to a Point of Interest
80
Creating and Saving a Trail
81
Displaying a Saved Trail
82
Navigating Trails
83
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
86
- Custom Maps
  86
- GPS Data Files
  86
Cancel Navigation
88
Section 7: Advanced GPS Operations
89
Find Distance from Current Position
89
Find Distance from Point to Point
89
Icons
89
- Create Icon on Map
  90
- Create Icon at Current Position
  90
- Delete an Icon
  90
- Navigate to an Icon
  91
Routes
91
- Create and Save a Route
  92
  - PC-Created Routes
    92
  - Routes Created in the Unit
    92
- Delete a Route
  94
- Edit a Route
  94
- Navigate a Route
  95
- Navigate a Route in Reverse
  96
Trails
97
- Delete a Trail
  97
- Edit a Trail Name
  97
- Edit a Trail Color
  97
- Edit a Trail Pattern
  97
Utilities
98
- Alarm Clock
  98
- Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator
  98
- Trip Calculator
  98
- Trip down Timer
  98
- Trip up Timer
  98
Waypoints
98
Section 8 System & GPS Setup Options
101
Alarms
101
Auto Satellite Search
102
Check MMC Files and Storage Space
102
Communications Port Configuration
103
Configure NMEA
103
Coordinate System Selection
104
Map Fix
105
Customize Page Displays
107
GPS Simulator
108
- Simulating Trail or Route Navigation
  108
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module
109
Hide GPS Features
109
Initialize GPS
109
Map Auto Zoom
110
Map Data
110
- Pop-Up Map Info
  110
- Map Boundaries
  111
- Fill Water with White
  111
- Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid)
  111
Map Datum Selection
111
Map Detail Category Selection
112
Map Orientation
113
Navionics  Charts
114
- Port Information
  115
- Tidal Current Information
  116
- Tide Information
  118
Pop-Up Help
119
Reset Options
120
Screen Contrast and Brightness
120
Set Language
121
Set Local Time
122
Show WAAS Alarm
123
Software Version Information
123
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles
123
Track Smoothing
124
Trail Options
125
- Delete All Trails
  125
- Update Trail Option
  125
- Delete Trail
  126
- New Trail
  127
- Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options
  127
Units of Measure
127
Section 9: Searching
129
Find Addresses
129
Find any Item Selected by Map Cursor
132
Find Interstate Highway Exits
132

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