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Lowrance LCX-17M User Manual

Lowrance LCX-17M
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Pub. 988-0151-291
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LCX-17M
Fish-finding Sonar & Mapping GPS
Installation and Operation
Instructions

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Lowrance LCX-17M Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLowrance
ModelLCX-17M
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1: Read Me First!

Capabilities and Specifications: LCX-17M

Details general and sonar/GPS specifications for the LCX-17M unit.

How Your Sonar Works

Explains the basic principles of sonar technology and its application.

How Your GPS Works

Describes the fundamental operation of the GPS receiver and its navigation.

How to use this manual: typographical conventions

Explains the formatting and conventions used within the manual for clarity.

Section 2: Installation & Accessories

Transducer Installation

Provides instructions for installing the Skimmer transducer on transom, trolling motor, or hull.

Selecting a Transducer Location

Guides on choosing the optimal placement for transducer for best performance.

Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting

Details the assembly and mounting procedures for transom-mounted transducers.

GPS Antenna/Receiver Module

Covers the installation and connection of the GPS antenna/receiver module.

Power Connections

Explains how to connect the unit to the power supply.

Mounting the Unit: Bracket or In-Dash

Describes methods for mounting the main unit using bracket or in-dash.

MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation

Instructions for installing MultiMedia Cards (MMC) or Secure Digital Cards (SD).

Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation

Keyboard

Overview of the unit's physical keys and their functions.

Power/lights on and off

Procedure for turning the unit on, off, and adjusting backlight.

Main Menu

Explains how to access and navigate the unit's main menu.

Pages

Describes the four main page displays: Status, Navigation, Map, and Sonar.

Sonar Page

Details the Sonar Page display and its functions.

LCX-17M Sonar Quick Reference

A simplified, 10-step guide for quick sonar operation.

Sonar Operations

General guidance on operating the sonar features.

Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features

ASP(Advanced Signal Processing)

Explains the ASP feature for noise reduction and display optimization.

Alarms

Details the unit's sonar alarm types: Fish, Zone, and Depth alarms.

Depth Range

Covers automatic, manual, and upper/lower limit depth range settings.

Fish I.D.(Fish Symbols & Depths)

Describes the Fish I.D. feature for identifying and displaying fish symbols.

Frequency (Change Transducer Frequency)

Instructions for selecting transducer frequency (50 kHz or 200 kHz).

Grayline

Explains the Grayline feature for distinguishing echo strength.

Overlay Data

How to display additional data like GPS, Time, and Sonar data on screen.

Reset Options

Procedure to restore all unit features, options, and settings to factory defaults.

Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity

Covers adjusting sonar sensitivity for optimal echo reception.

Sonar Simulator

Enables running the unit in a simulated mode for practice.

Section 5: Sonar Troubleshooting

Unit won't turn on

Troubleshooting steps for when the unit fails to power on.

Unit freezes, locks up, or operates erratically

Steps to resolve issues of the unit freezing or operating unexpectedly.

Weak bottom echo, digital readings erratic, or no fish signals

Solutions for poor bottom echoes and erratic sonar readings.

NOISE

Diagnosing and minimizing electrical noise affecting sonar display.

Section 6: Basic GPS Operations

Keyboard

Overview of the unit's physical keys and their functions for GPS operation.

Main Menu

Explains how to access and navigate the unit's main menu for GPS functions.

Satellite Status Page

Shows detailed GPS satellite lock-on and position acquisition status.

Navigation Page

Describes the Navigation Page with compass rose and travel information.

Map Page

Explains the Map Page for viewing course, track, and location on a map.

GPS Quick Reference

A quick reference guide for basic GPS operations and navigation.

Find Your Current Position

Procedure for finding the unit's current GPS location.

Searching

Instructions on using the unit's search functions for locations and POIs.

Set a Waypoint

Guide on creating and saving waypoints at current position or on map.

Navigate To a Waypoint

Steps for navigating to a previously saved waypoint.

Creating and Saving a Trail

Instructions for creating and saving a trail (path) of your travel.

Section 7: Advanced GPS Operations

Find Distance From Current Position

Measure distance from current location to a selected map point.

Find Distance From Point to Point

Measure distance between two points on the map.

Icons

Create and manage graphic symbols (icons) on the map for points of interest.

Routes

Create, save, and manage routes composed of waypoints.

Navigate a Route

Instructions for following a saved route.

Trails

Options for managing trails: delete, edit name, color, and pattern.

Delete a Trail

Procedure to remove a specific trail or all trails from memory.

Section 8: System & GPS Setup Options

Alarms

Configure GPS alarms such as Arrival, Off Course, and Anchor alarms.

Coordinate System Selection

Choose display formats for latitude/longitude and other coordinate systems.

Customize Page Displays

Personalize on-screen information by customizing data boxes on pages.

GPS Simulator

Practice GPS navigation features using simulated conditions.

Map Data

Options to control map display, boundaries, overlays, and data details.

Map Orientation

Set map display to North Up, Track Up, or Course Up.

Navionics Charts

Instructions for displaying Navionics electronic charts on MMC cards.

Reset Options

Restore unit settings to factory defaults.

Screen Contrast and Brightness

Adjust display contrast and brightness for optimal viewing.

Set Language

Change the unit's menu language from the available options.

Section 9: Searching

Find Addresses

Search for specific addresses by entering street and city.

Find Interstate Highway Exits

Locate highway exits and associated services.

Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)

Search for points of interest like cities, landmarks, and businesses.

Find Streets or Intersections

Search for specific streets or street intersections.

Find Waypoints

Locate saved waypoints by name or nearest proximity.

Section 10: Supplemental Material

Datums Used by This Unit

List of geodetic datums supported by the unit for position accuracy.

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