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General| Sonar Frequency | 200 kHz |
|---|---|
| Sonar Type | Dual Beam |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX7 |
| Transducer Included | Yes |
| Display Type | LCD |
Owner's responsibility and English version as official text.
Compliance with FCC rules for Class B digital devices regarding radio frequency energy.
Owner's responsibility for safe installation and use, avoiding accidents and damage.
Sonar performance factors and fuel computer reliance warnings.
Features, components, and basic operation of the Explorer 443s/443sp.
Using the fishfinder for navigation and locating underwater features and fish.
Instructions for connecting power and transducer cables for both models.
Definitions of control keys and procedure for powering on the unit.
Procedures for powering off, changing language, and adjusting screen brightness.
Using the simulation mode and navigating the main menu.
Details alarm types, conditions, and how to acknowledge/re-enable them.
Interpreting screen data, range modes, and gain settings.
How fish symbols affect echo display and interpreting fish arches.
Factors influencing echo strength, including fish size, depth, and bottom composition.
Explains areas where the sonar beam cannot 'see' due to bottom features.
How the display changes as the boat moves, showing recent events.
Description of the ZOOM screen's split view, zoom bar, and Bottom Lock feature.
How to change the magnification level of the zoom section.
Identifying bottom types and fish species from sonar echoes.
How to adjust the shading bar to differentiate echo strengths.
Manual gain adjustment and NAVIGATE screen information display.
Displays temperature, logs, engine hours, speed, and alarms.
How to change manual range and adjust selected depth range.
How to customize alarms, units, contrast, logs, language, and calibration.
Details alarm types, conditions, and how to acknowledge/re-enable them.
How to select units for depth, temperature, and speed display.
Options to display echoes as dots or fish symbols of different sizes.
How to adjust the contrast level of the display from 0 to 16.
Option to select a zoom-only screen or a split zoom/history screen.
How to select Trip Log or Total Log and reset them.
Setting language, keel offset, engines, and fuel tank size.
How to calibrate water temperature and adjust the fish detection filter.
How to calibrate the boat's speed and log using GPS or other methods.
How to reset all settings to the manufacturer's default values.
Correct installation importance and list of standard configuration components.
Describes flush mounting, bracket mounting, and optimal location guidelines.
Lists optional accessories and instructions for removing the display unit.
Comparison of basic wiring and auto power wiring for ignition and engine hours.
Wiring for optional secondary alarms and NMEA instruments.
How the Explorer 443sp uses NMEA protocol to share data with other instruments.
Details display type, resolution, operating temp, and supply voltage/current.
NMEA communication standards and data output formats.
Steps for diagnosing and resolving power-on, power-off, and erratic operation problems.
Solutions for no bottom display, incorrect bottom position, and signal issues while moving.
Troubleshooting no display with beeping, and incorrect language display.
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