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Lowrance X-3 User Manual

Lowrance X-3
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INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION
MANUAL
DIGITAL OFF/ON
DIGITAL Ws SIZE
AUTO RANGING OFF/ON•
HIGH-SPEED Scroll ON/OFF
CLEAR ENTRY
CLEAR SCREEN
FREEZE CHART
RESTART CHART
DISCRIMINATION
AUTO-RANGING
W/ZOOM
BO1TOM TRACK
INCREASE SENSITIVITY
DECREASE SENSITIVITY
INCREASE CHART
SPEED
DECREASE
CHART SPEED
VIEW
CHART SPEED
WITHOUT CHANGING
TURN OFF/ON
AUTO
SENSITIVITY
TURN ON/OFF
LIGHTS
FEET-FATHOMS-METERS
CHART
ALARM SET
DEPTH ALARM SET
CLEAR
ALARM
TURN
ALARM
SPEAKER OFF/ON
COMMAND SUMMARY
2nd-5
2nd-2
2nd-B
2nd -4
2nd-O or 2nd-2nd
2nd-0-0
STOP/RESUME
STOP/RESUME
0,1,
or 2-DISC
WINDOW SIZE-2nd-8
PRESS > KEY
PRESS < KEY
PRESS FAST
KEY
PRESS SLOW
KEY
PRESS 2nd-FAST
or SLOW
PRESS
AUTO KEY
2nd-9
2nd-6
SELECT-SHALLOW
SET or DEEP SET-
UP ARROW
or DOWN ARROW TO
ADJUST
DEPTH
SELECT-SHALLOW
ALARM DEPTH-
SHALLOW SET-DEEP ALARM DEPTH
-
DEEP SET
2nd-O -SELECT
NOTE
KEY'
988-0105-04
X-3
LCG
RECORDER
LOWRANCE
ELECTRONICS,
INC.
12000 E. SKELLY
DR.,
TULSA,
OKLA.
74128
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Lowrance X-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Resolution240 x 160 pixels
Sonar Frequency200 kHz
TypeFishfinder
DisplayLCD
Depth Capability800 feet

Summary

COMMAND SUMMARY

DIGITAL OFF/ON

Controls the digital display for the sonar unit.

AUTO RANGING OFF/ON

Manages automatic adjustment of depth range.

DEPTH ALARM SET

Configures an alarm for depth thresholds.

SHALLOW WATER OPERATION

Initial Setup

Instructions for initial setup in shallow water.

Adjusting Sensitivity

Procedure to adjust sensitivity when it's too high.

INSTALLATION

Mounting Guidelines

Guidelines for mounting the sonar unit.

Cable Routing

Instructions for routing cables through the mounting bracket.

POWER CONNECTIONS

Power Requirements

Requirements for powering the unit.

Electrical Interference Tips

Tips to reduce electrical interference affecting the unit.

OBTAINING SERVICE

Technical Assistance

Instructions for seeking technical assistance or repair.

BASIC OPERATION

Initial Auto Setup

Initial automatic setup and basic operation.

Powering On/Off

Step-by-step guide to powering on and shutting down the unit.

SENSITIVITY

Auto Sensitivity Mode

Explanation of automatic sensitivity adjustment.

Manual Sensitivity Adjustment

How to manually adjust sensitivity levels.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Signal Issues

Troubleshooting signal loss, interference, and freezing.

SURVEYING A LAKE

Finding Fishing Spots

Strategies for surveying a lake to find fish.

Bait Fish Identification

Identifying types and locations of bait fish.

CHART SPEED

Adjusting Chart Speed

Adjusting chart speed using FAST and SLOW keys.

Freezing the Display

Using the STOP/RESUME function for freezing the display.

THE 2ND KEY

Accessing Secondary Functions

How to access secondary functions using the 2nd key.

RANGE SETTINGS

Auto Range Function

How the auto-ranging feature operates.

Manual Range Limits

Manual setting of depth range limits.

SCALE INTERPRETATION

Using Scale Markers

Using scale markers to determine target depth.

Fish Arch Visibility

Techniques for improving fish arch visibility.

FISH SIGNALS

Identifying Fish Signals

Identifying fish signals based on display patterns.

Understanding Fish Arches

Explanation of fish arch formation.

DIGITAL SONAR

Digital Display Function

How digital sonar processes echoes and what it displays.

Signal Interpretation

Interpreting bottom signals for composition and features.

TRANSDUCERS AND CONE ANGLE

Transducer Sound Beams

Explanation of transducer sound beams and cone angles.

Cone Angle Usage

Use cases for different cone angles.

AUTO SENSITIVITY

Automatic Operation

How automatic sensitivity operates.

Manual Adjustments

Manual adjustments within auto-sensitivity mode.

AUTO RANGE WITH ZOOM BOTTOM TRACK

Zoom Bottom Track Feature

Description of the zoom bottom track feature.

Exiting Zoom Track

How to disable the zoom bottom track feature.

CHART ALARM

Chart Alarm Configuration

Steps to configure the chart alarm.

FEET-FATHOMS-METERS

Depth Unit Options

Unit display options for depth.

Changing Depth Units

How to switch between depth units.

DEPTH ALARM

Shallow and Deep Alarms

Overview of shallow and deep depth alarms.

FASTRAK MODE

FASTRAK Display Function

How FASTRAK mode displays targets.

Activating/Deactivating FASTRAK

Procedure to activate and deactivate FASTRAK mode.

CLEARING DEPTH ALARM

Clearing Depth Alarm Settings

How to clear depth alarm settings.

LIGHT AND DISCRIMINATION

Backlight Control

Purpose and control of the unit's backlight.

Noise Filtering

Problem of noise in sonar units and how discrimination filters it.

HIGH SPEED SCROLL

Benefits and Operation

Benefits of high-speed scroll and how it displays targets.