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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications: X50 DS ............................................1
How Sonar Works.................................................................................2
Preparations .........................................................................................3
Installation ...........................................................................................4
Recommended Tools and supplies...................................................4
Selecting a Transducer Location .....................................................5
How low should you go? ...................................................................6
Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mounting ........................................7
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting ..............................7
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation..............................................12
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches.....................................13
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation ........................................................13
Testing Determines Best Location................................................15
Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation ........................................................16
Power Connections (permanent mount only) ...............................17
Mounting the Sonar Unit: In-Dash, Bracket or Portable ............18
Bracket Installation .......................................................................19
Portable Sonar Installation ...............................................................21
Installing the Batteries..................................................................22
Mounting the Unit .............................................................................22
Portable Transducer Assembly .....................................................23
Portable Transducer Storage.........................................................25
Operation..........................................................................................27
Keyboard Basics .................................................................................27
Memory ...............................................................................................28
Menus..................................................................................................28
Display ................................................................................................29
Full Chart ...........................................................................................29
Depth Range .......................................................................................30
Zoom ....................................................................................................31
Sensitivity...........................................................................................32
Grayline
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Chart Speed ........................................................................................35
Frequency ...........................................................................................36
Fish I.D. ...........................................................................................36
FishTrack™ ........................................................................................38
Alarms.................................................................................................38
Fish Alarm ..........................................................................................38
Depth Alarms .....................................................................................39
Shallow Alarm ....................................................................................39
