Lowrance X-55A User Manual

How
to Obtain
Service
We
backyour
investment in
quality
productswith
quick, expert
service and
genuine
Lowrance®
replacement
parts.
If
you're
in the United
States and
you
have
questions,
please
contactthe
Factory
Customer Service
Depart-
ment
using
our toll-free
number listed
below. You
must send the
unit to
the
factory
forwarranty
service or
repair.
Please call
the
factory
before
sending
the unit. You will
be asked
for
your
unit's
serial number
(shown
above).
Use the
following
toll-f ree number:
800-324-1356
U.S.A.only.
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM.
-
8:00 P.M.
Central
time, except holidays.
Your
unit is
covered
by
afull
one-yearwarranty.
(See
the
back of this
flyer
forcomplete
warranty
details.)
If
yourunitfails
and thefailure
is not covered
by
the
original
warranty,
Lowrance
has a flat-rate
repair policy
that covers
your
unit and accessories
packed
with the unit
at the
factory.
There is a
180-day warranty
on all
non-warranty repairs
from the
factory,
which is
similartothe
original
warranty,
but
is for 180
days
ratherthan
oneyear.
For
further details,
please
call us at
the above number.
On
factory repairs,
we
guaranteeyour
unitwill
be
repaired
in
threeworking
days
from the time
it is received.
This does not
include
shipping
time. If for
some
reason we
cannot meet
this commitment,
we will
extend
your
warranty
for another
full
year,
free of
charge,
from the date of
repair.
Lowrance
also
gives
you
free UPS
shipping
from
anywhere
in
the continen-
tal
United States both
to and from
the
factory
for
all
warranty
repairs.
You
can also
usethe enclosed
UPS
shipping
label
fornon-warrantyshipments.
See the
inside of
this
flyer
for more
information.
Remember, non-warranty repairs
are
subject
to Lowrance's
published
flat-
rate
charges
and
180-day
warranty.
A 3
working day
turnaround
time at the
factory
repair
center is
guaranteed.
(Does
not include
shipping
time.)
LITHO
IN U.S.A.
988-0133-10
X-55A
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
•®LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS,
INC.
12000
E. SKELLY
DR.,
TULSA,
OK 74128
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Lowrance X-55A Specifications

General

Brand	Lowrance
Model	X-55A
Category	Sonar
Language	English

Summary

How to Obtain Service

Contacting Customer Service

Information on reaching the Lowrance Factory Customer Service Department for assistance.

X-55A Introduction and Specifications

Product Overview

Brief overview of the X-55A sonar's features and capabilities.

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical data including dimensions, frequency, power, and display resolution.

Mounting and Power Connections

Unit Mounting Procedures

Guidance for physically installing the X-55A unit onto a boat.

Power Connection Setup

Connecting the unit to a 12-volt battery system for proper operation.

Service and Accessory Information

Service for Canadian Customers

Contact details and procedures for Canadian customers seeking service or repairs.

Service for International Customers

Procedures for international customers needing service or repairs through local dealers.

Shipping and Accessory Orders

Instructions for shipping units for repair and ordering accessories.

Transducer Installation Basics

General Transducer Location

General guidelines for selecting the optimal placement of the transducer on the boat.

Transducer Mounting Methods

Transom vs. Shoot-Thru-Hull Mounting

Comparison of shoot-thru-hull and transom mounting methods for transducers.

Transom Mount Assembly

Detailed steps for assembling the transducer bracket for transom mounting.

UPS Return Service Process

Step-by-Step Return Instructions

Step-by-step guide for using Lowrance's UPS shipping service for repairs.

Lowrance Full One-Year Warranty

Transducer Mounting Guidelines

Transducer Installation and Testing

Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation Procedure

Windows Display Options

Noise Troubleshooting and Resolution

X-55A Keyboard and Control Functions

Keyboard Layout Overview

Explanation of the X-55A's keyboard layout and button functions.

Core Operation Keys

Keys for basic operations: WINDOWS, SENS, RANGE, ZOOM, AUTO, MENU, CLEAR, ALARM, STOP, ON/OFF.

Display Settings and Features

Display Lighting and Contrast

Adjusting display backlighting and contrast for optimal viewing.

Metric/Imperial Units

Changing display units for depth, temperature, speed, and distance.

Lake Surveying and Bait Fish Location

Troubleshooting: Unit Power Issues

Menu Navigation and Help System

Automatic Sonar Operation Mode

Sensitivity Adjustment Guide

Water Temperature and Thermoclines

Signal Interpretation

Manual Range Settings

Zoom Functionality

Transducer Cone Angles and Fish Arches

Manual Zoom Mode Operation

Sonar Alarms Configuration

Automatic vs. Manual Operation Modes

Group Settings Reset and BroadView

Resetting Group Settings

Restoring all customized display groups to factory default settings.

BroadView Transducer Features

Utilizing the BroadView transducer for multi-directional sonar views.

Depth Alarms Setup

Alarm Mute Function

Chart Speed and Grayline Settings

Adjusting Chart Speed

Adjusting the speed at which sonar data scrolls across the chart display.

Using Grayline Feature

Using Grayline to differentiate between strong and weak sonar echoes for bottom composition.

Fish ID and Window Display Customization

Fish ID Feature

Identifying potential fish targets using symbols on the display.

Window Display Customization

Customizing the display with various window configurations for fishing.

Advanced Signal Processing (ASP)

FishTrack Feature

Display and Unit Configuration

Display Contrast Adjustment

Adjusting the display contrast for optimal viewing in various lighting conditions.

Backlight Level Control

Controlling the intensity of the display and keyboard backlighting.

Units of Measure Selection

Changing display units for depth, temperature, speed, and distance.

Clear Distance Log

Resetting the unit's distance tracking log to zero.

Menu Page 4 Features

Fastrak Feature

Converting sonar echoes to short horizontal lines for stationary fishing.

Speaker Volume Adjustment

Adjusting the speaker volume between high and low settings.

Digital Box Display Control

Disabling the digital display box (depth, auto/manual indicators).

Constructing Digital Display Box

Customizing which digital displays (depth, temp, speed, log) appear on screen.

Chart Cursor and Zoom Bar Display

Chart Cursor Function

Using a cursor to pinpoint specific depths on the sonar chart display.

Display Zoom Bar

Showing or hiding the zoom bar on the display for better zoom visualization.

Zone Bar Display