Lowrance M68C IceMachine User Manual

Name: Lowrance M68C IceMachine
Brand: Lowrance
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Pub. 988-0152-031

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M68C S/Map &

M68C IceMachine

Fish-finding Sonar & Mapping GPS

Installation and Operation

Instructions

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Table of Contents3
Sec. 1: Read Me First9
Capabilities and Specifications: M6811
How Your Sonar Works12
How Your GPS Works13
Introduction to GPS and WAAS13
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions15
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories17
Preparations17
Transducer Installation17
- Recommended Tools and Supplies18
Selecting a Transducer Location18
- How Low Should You Go19
- Shoot-Thru-Hull Vs. Transom Mounting20
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting21
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation24
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches25
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation and Installation26
Power and Cable Connections30
Mounting the Sonar Unit: In-Dash or Bracket31
Portable Sonar Installation35
- Portable Transducer Assembly37
Sec. 3: Basic Sonar Operation39
Keyboard Basics39
Memory40
Menus40
- Main Menu40
- Sonar Menu41
Basic Sonar Quick Reference45
Sonar Operations46
- Fish Symbols Vs. Full Sonar Chart48
- Other Free Training Aids49
- Sec. 4: Sonar Options & Other Features51
- ASP (Advanced Signal Processing)51
- Alarms52
Depth Alarms52
Zone Alarm53
Fish Alarm54
Chart Speed55
Colorline55
Depth Range - Automatic57
Depth Cursor57
Depth Range - Manual58
- Turn Auto Depth Range on Again58
Depth Range - Upper and Lower Limits58
Fastrack60
Fish I.D. (Fish Symbols & Depths)60
Fishtrack61
Overlay Data62
- Change Displayed Data Font Size63
Ping Speed & Hyperscroll64
Reset Options65
Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity66
- Turn Auto Sensitivity Back on67
Set Keel Offset67
Sonar Color Mode68
Sonar Page & Sonar Chart Display Options69
- Full Sonar Chart69
- Split Zoom Sonar Chart69
- Digital Data/Chart70
- Flasher70
Sonar Simulator71
Stop Chart71
Surface Clarity72
Zoom Pan73
Sec. 5: Ice Fishing75
Icemachine Mode Operation76
- Sensitivity78
- Colorline79
- Battery Gauge80
Sonar Signal Interpretation80
Ice Flasher Options81
- Split Zoom Display Mode81
- Color Modes82
Scouting through the Ice83
Sec. 6: Sonar Troubleshooting85
Sec. 7: Basic GPS Operations89
Keyboard89
Power/Lights (Turn Unit on and Off)90
Main Menu90
Sonar Page92
Satellite Status Page92
Navigation Page94
Full Map Page96
GPS Quick Reference99
Find Your Current Position100
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys100
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor101
Set a Waypoint101
- Create Waypoint at Current Position101
- Create Waypoint on Map102
- Create Waypoint by Entering a Position103
Navigate to a Waypoint103
Set man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint104
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint104
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map105
Navigate to a Map Place107
Creating and Saving a Trail107
Displaying a Saved Trail109
Navigating Trails109
- Visual Trailing110
- Navigate a Trail (Forward)110
- Navigate a Back Trail (Backtrack, or Reverse)112
Cancel Navigation113
Sec. 8: Advanced GPS Operations115
Find Distance from Current Position to Another Location115
Find Distance from Point to Point115
Icons115
- Create Icon on Map116
- Create Icon at Current Position116
- Delete an Icon116
- Navigate to an Icon117
Routes117
- Create and Save a Route118
- Delete a Route120
- Edit a Route120
- Navigate a Route121
- Navigate a Route in Reverse122
- Trails123
- Delete a Trail123
- Edit a Trail Name123
- Edit a Trail Color124
- Edit a Trail Pattern124
- Utilities124
- Alarm Clock124
- Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator124
- Trip Calculator124
- Trip down Timer124
- Trip up Timer125
Waypoints125
- Delete a Waypoint125
- Edit a Waypoint (Name, Symbol and Position)125
- Selecting a Waypoint126
- Set a Waypoint by Average Position126
- Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position126
Sec. 9: System & GPS Setup Options127
Alarms127
Auto Satellite Search128
Coordinate System Selection129
Map Fix130
Customize Page Displays132
- Customize Map or Navigation Page132
- Customize Position Page132
GPS Simulator133
- Simulating Trail or Route Navigation134
Initialize GPS134
Map Auto Zoom135
Map Data135
- Earth Map Detail135
- Pop-Up Map Info136
- Fill Water with White136
- Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid)136
Map Datum Selection136
Map Detail Category Selection137
Map Orientation138
Overlay Data139
Pop-Up Help141
Reset Options142
Screen Contrast and Brightness142
Set Local Time143
Set Language143
Show WAAS Alarm144
Software Version Information144
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles145
Track Smoothing146
Trail Options146
Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)147
- Delete Trail148
- New Trail148
- Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options149
Update Active Trail Option147
Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance)147
Delete All Trails147
Transparency149
Units of Measure150
Sec. 10: Searching151
Find any Item Selected by Map Cursor151
Find Map Places152
Find Streets or Intersections154
Find Waypoints158
Sec. 11: Supplemental Material161
Fcc Compliance165
Index167
- How to Obtain Service174
- Visit Our Web Site176

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Lowrance M68C IceMachine Specifications

General

Display Size	3.5 inches
Display Type	Color LCD
GPS	Yes
Sonar Frequency	200 kHz
Power Output	1500 watts peak-to-peak
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)

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