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Lowrance HOOK-4 User Manual

Lowrance HOOK-4
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HOOK Series
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Lowrance HOOK-4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size4.3 inches
Resolution480 x 272 pixels
GPSYes
SonarYes
Waypoints3000
Routes100
TrackbackYes
Display TypeColor TFT
WaterproofYes
Operating Temperature-15°C to 55°C

Summary

Compliance Statements

Unit Compliance Standards

Lists FCC and CE compliance standards met by the HOOK series units.

Important Warnings

Introduction to HOOK Series

Unit Controls Overview

Describes the function of each physical control button on the unit.

Getting Started Guide

Provides initial setup steps like turning the unit on/off and adjusting backlight.

Inserting microSD Cards

Basic Operation Guide

Setup Wizard

Guides users through initial unit configuration upon first power-on.

Page Navigation

Explains how to select and navigate between different data views.

Page Menus

Describes how to access context-sensitive menus for specific pages.

Page Views and Menu Access

Combo Pages

Explains pre-configured multi-panel page layouts for data display.

Accessing Settings Menu

Details how to navigate to the main settings menu for unit configuration.

Working with Menus

Menu Item Selection

Explains how to select menu options and open submenus using the keypad and ENTER.

Menu Interaction Types

Covers scrollbars, on/off features, dropdown menus, and dialog boxes.

Entering Text and Fishing Modes

Text Entry

Guides on inputting text for waypoints, routes, or trails.

Fishing Modes

Explains how fishing modes optimize sonar settings for specific fishing conditions.

Cursor Navigation

Cursor Control

Details how the keypad controls the cursor for map scrolling and item selection.

Goto Cursor Function

Explains how to navigate the unit to a specific cursor location.

Advanced and Standby Modes

Advanced Mode Features

Lists features enabled when the unit is in Advanced Mode.

Standby and Restore Defaults

Covers power saving via standby mode and resetting settings to defaults.

Page Views

Steer Page

Displays compass, current track, destination, and navigation data.

Sonar Page

Shows the water column data moving from right to left on the unit's screen.

Additional Page Views

Downscan Page

Displays water column information with Downscan sonar.

Chart Page

Shows a real-time moving map with navigation details.

Customizing Combo Pages

Overlay Data Configuration

Adding Overlay Data

Step-by-step guide on how to add and configure overlay data on sonar, chart, or downscan pages.

Sonar Operation

CHIRP Sonar Technology

Details CHIRP transducer technology and its frequency options.

Trackback Feature

Sonar Menu Navigation

Waypoint Creation

New Waypoint Input

Guides on creating a new waypoint by inputting name, icon, and location.

Sonar Adjustments

Sensitivity, Colorline, Auto Sensitivity

Adjusts display detail, distinguishes structure, and auto-optimizes sensitivity.

Sonar Range Settings

Custom Range Limits

Sets upper and lower depth limits for viewing a specific section of the water column.

Sonar Frequency Control

Sonar Frequencies and Ping Speed

Ping Speed Adjustment

Controls the rate transducer sends sonar waves, affecting interference.

Sonar Options

Noise Rejection and Surface Clarity

Filters noise and reduces surface clutter for clearer sonar images.

Split Zoom, Split Flasher, and Color

Manages display views and visual appearance using color palettes.

Downscan Options

Amplitude Scope and Fish ID

Displays echo amplitude and fish symbols for target identification.

Stop Sonar Function

Logging Sonar Data

Overlay Data on Sonar

Allows selecting data to display on top of the Sonar page.

Sonar Settings Menu

Manual Mode Operation

Fishing Mode and Reset

Optimizes sonar for fishing and resets fishing mode settings to defaults.

Installation Settings

Keel Offset, Speed, Temp Calibration

Adjusts depth, calibrates speed sensor, and calibrates temperature sensor.

Reset Water Distance and Transducer Type

Resets water distance and selects the unit's transducer model.

DownScan Operation

Trackback for Downscan

Allows reviewing recent sonar history by moving the sonar history bar.

Downscan Menu Access

Accesses options specific to the Downscan page via the MENU button.

Waypoint Creation and Sonar Adjustments

New Waypoint Input

Guides on creating a new waypoint by inputting name, icon, and location.

Contrast and Range Settings

Adjusts screen contrast and selects display range for water column.

Downscan Options

Custom Range, Frequency, Ping Speed

Configures depth range, transducer frequency, and ping rate for Downscan.

Downscan Clarity and Color

Noise Rejection, Surface Clarity

Filters noise and reduces surface clutter for clearer Downscan images.

Split Zoom and Color Palettes

Manages split zoom views and selects color palettes for Downscan display.

Sonar Data Management

Stop Sonar and Overlay Data

Prevents transducer transmission and displays data on the Downscan page.

Accessing Settings

Chart Operation

Chart Menu

Accesses the chart-specific menu from any Chart page.

New Waypoint on Chart

Creates waypoints at current location or cursor position on the chart.

Waypoints, Routes, Trails Management

Waypoints Screen and Menu

Navigates and manages waypoints, routes, and trails via dedicated screens and menus.

Editing Waypoints

Allows editing name, icon, and latitude/longitude of selected waypoints.

Route Management

Routes Screen and Creation

Displays and manages routes, allowing creation using waypoints or chart points.

Waypoint Functions

Waypoint Sorting and Deletion

Explains how to sort waypoints and delete individual or all waypoints.

Creating Routes from Waypoints

Route Creation and Navigation

Creating Routes from Chart

Describes creating routes by selecting points directly from the chart.

Navigating Routes

Explains how to navigate routes in forward or reverse direction.

Route Navigation Control

Cancelling Navigation

Details the steps to cancel an active navigation route.

Editing and Managing Routes

Covers editing route names, displaying routes, and deleting routes.

Trails Management

Creating Trails

Guides on creating and customizing trails, including name and color.

Trail Functions

Trail Editing and Creation

Covers editing trail names, colors, display, and recording status.

Navigating Trails as Routes

Explains how to save a trail as a route for navigation.

Chart Data and Display Options

Overlay Data on Chart

Allows selecting data to be displayed on top of the Chart page.

Chart Orientation and Settings

Selects map orientation and accesses chart settings menu.

Chart Settings Details

COG Extension and Grid Lines

Displays ahead-estimating line and latitude/longitude grid values.

Chart Data Selection

Selects map data source, Lowrance or Navionics regional maps.

Displaying Navigational Data

Navigation Settings

Controls arrival radius, off course distance, and WAAS/MSAS/EGNOS settings.

Navigation Parameters

Arrival Radius and Off Course Distance

Sets thresholds for arrival and off-course alarms.

Bearings and Magnetic Variation

Controls bearing calculation and magnetic variation settings.

AIS (Automatic Identification System)

AIS Setup and Baud Rate

Guides on setting up AIS and matching the unit's Baud rate to the AIS device.

AIS Target Information

Target Symbols and Filtering

Illustrates AIS target symbols and allows filtering targets by distance/speed.

Viewing AIS Target Details

Unit Settings Menu

System Settings

Adjusts unit language, audio, time, and advanced mode settings.

Unit Configuration Options

Language, Audio, Time, GPS

Configure language, audio alerts, time, and monitor GPS status.

Trip Calculator, Advanced Mode, Defaults

Track trip data, enable advanced features, and restore default settings.

Browse Files

View files saved to the microSD card.

Saving and Viewing Screenshots

About Unit and Software Updates

Alarms Configuration

Alarm Types and Thresholds

Details arrival, off course, anchor, shallow water, and fish alarms.

Alarm Descriptions

Alarm Trigger Conditions

Explains the conditions that trigger arrival, off course, anchor, shallow, and fish alarms.

Units, Simulator, NMEA Output

Unit Measurement Units

Selects units of measure for distance, speed, depth, temperature, and bearings.

Simulator and NMEA 0183 Output

Simulates GPS/sonar and configures NMEA 0183 data sentences.

HOOK-4 Specifications

Sonar Specifications

Details sonar depth, speed, transducer frequencies, and cable length for HOOK-4.

HOOK-5 Specifications

Sonar Specifications

Details sonar depth, speed, transducer frequencies, and cable length for HOOK-5.

HOOK-7 Specifications

Sonar Specifications

Details sonar depth, speed, transducer frequencies, and cable length for HOOK-7.

HOOK-9 Specifications

Sonar Specifications

Details sonar depth, speed, transducer frequencies, and cable length for HOOK-9.

Navico Databases License Agreement

License Terms and Conditions

Outlines terms for using databases, non-exclusive rights, and user responsibilities.

Databases Limited Warranty

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Specifies conditions voiding warranty and limits on liability.

Contact Information

Customer Service and Support

Provides contact details for customer service and website support.

Ordering Accessories

Directs users to the online store or local dealers for accessories.

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