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General| Display Size | 5 inches |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 480 x 480 pixels |
| Sonar Support | Yes |
| Chartplotting | Yes |
| Networking | NMEA 2000, Ethernet |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 |
| Display Type | Color TFT |
| GPS Receiver | Internal |
| Chart Compatibility | Navionics, C-MAP |
| Mounting Options | Bracket mount, flush mount |
Explains the conventions used in the manual for button presses and text selection.
Covers turning on the unit, setup wizard, keypad, and backlight adjustments.
Selecting language, understanding menus, and choosing chart/fishing modes.
Procedures for entering text and restoring unit settings to defaults.
Navigating the Pages screen and selecting different display views.
Adding, editing, and customizing data overlays and gauges on display pages.
Overview of Sonar, Chart, Radar, and Info pages for unit operation.
Accessing utilities and adjusting panel sizes for multi-panel displays.
Accessing the Sonar page and viewing sonar history.
Adjusting sensitivity, range, frequency, and colorline for optimal sonar.
Configuring custom depth limits, ping speed, sonar options, and palettes.
Using Fish ID, measuring distance, logging sonar data, and display enhancements.
Using chart menu, finding position, and managing waypoints.
Creating, editing, and navigating routes and trails.
Measuring distances, searching items, and adjusting map orientation/categories.
Displaying tides, currents, radar overlay, and Navionics data.
Accessing radar menu, controlling state, adjustments, and auto gain.
Managing sea clutter, acquiring targets, setting positions, and guard zones.
Using EBL/VRM menus, adjusting settings, and managing guard zones.
Configuring system parameters, language, units, and navigation features.
Adjusting sonar options, noise rejection, and network configurations.
Configuring radar settings, device connections, and calibration.
Managing alarms, diagnostics, vessel monitoring, and unit simulations.
Overview of case size, display, power, operating temperature, and certifications.
Detailed technical specifications for sonar and GPS components.
Cleaning the unit, inspecting buttons, and contact information.
Resolving issues related to the unit not turning on or operating erratically.
Troubleshooting sonar performance, noise, and GPS accuracy.
Resolving card errors, radar startup problems, and software updates.
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