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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!.........................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications: X96 & X96TX...........................2
How Sonar Works.........................................................................3
How to use this manual: typographical conventions ..................3
Arrow Keys................................................................................4
Keyboard ...................................................................................4
Menu Commands......................................................................4
Instructions = Menu Sequences...............................................4
Section 2: Installation & Accessories....................................5
Preparations..................................................................................5
Transducer Installation................................................................5
Recommended Tools and supplies............................................6
Single-frequency transom installations...............................6
Single-frequency trolling motor installations......................6
Shoot-through hull installations..........................................6
Selecting a Transducer Location..............................................6
How low should you go?............................................................7
Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting...................................8
Shoot-thru-hull Installation...................................................17
Speed/Temperature Sensors.................................................18
Optional Speed Sensor Installation.......................................20
Power Connections......................................................................21
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable....................22
Bracket Installation................................................................23
In-Dash Installation ...............................................................25
Portable Installation...............................................................25
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation........................................27
Keyboard.....................................................................................27
Power/lights on and off...............................................................28
Main Menu..................................................................................28
Pages ...........................................................................................29
Sonar Pages.............................................................................30
Basic Sonar Quick Reference.....................................................33
Sonar Operations........................................................................34
Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar Chart........................................36
Other Free Training Aids.......................................................37
Section 4: Options & Features..............................................39
ASP (Advanced Signal Processing).....................................39
To change the ASP level:........................................................39
Alarms.........................................................................................40
Depth Alarms..........................................................................40
