User manual LOWRANCE RADAR AND RIM 200 OPERATION

[. . . ] 988-0161-012 www. lowrance. com Radar Operation Instruction Manual Copyright © 2007 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. Lowrance® is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. NMEA 2000® is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association. Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations and special offers at any time. [. . . ] Caution Increasing STC may reduce or eliminate weak echoes, like small vessels. Use only the minimum amount needed, then check back periodically to see if the STC level may be decreased. To adjust Anti-Sea Clutter: 1. From the radar page, press MENU, select ANTI-SEA CLUTTER and press ENT. Anti-Rain Clutter (FTC) The Anti-Rain Clutter feature is used to reduce or eliminate massive numbers of small echoes that clutter the display during rain or snow storms. To adjust Anti-Rain Clutter: 1. From the radar page, press MENU, highlight ANTI-SEA CLUTTER and press ENT. WARNING: Increasing FTC may reduce or eliminate weak echoes, like those from small vessels. Use only the minimum amount needed, then check back periodically to see if the FTC level may be decreased. Press EXIT to remove the scrollbar from the screen. 21 Anti-Rain Clutter vertical scrollbar (left) with Interference Rejection scrollbar (right). Interference Rejection This feature filters out signals from other radars close to your location. To adjust Interference Rejection: 1. From the radar page, press MENU, select INTERFERENCE REJECTION and press ENT. Use to adjust the Interference Rejection setting to a desired level. Radar Range This feature allows you to expand the area shown on the display unit, which is helpful when you want to see targets a great distance from you. You also can decrease the range to focus on targets closing in on you. NOTE: When switching radar ranges, you likely will need to adjust Gain, STC and FTC settings to achieve optimum performance. To adjust radar range: 1. From the radar page, press MENU, select RADAR RANGE and press ENT, which will open the radar range list. The range you chose is now in use on the radar display. 22 Radar Range selected (left). List of radar ranges (right). Tip: Once you are comfortable with the various radar range options, you can easily switch ranges by pressing the ZIN or ZOUT keys. Radar Echo Expansion The Radar Echo Expansion feature will make weak signals more visible on the display by lengthening radar echoes. To turn Radar Echo Expansion On/Off: 1. From the radar page, press MENU, highlight RADAR ECHO EXPANSION and press ENT to turn it on (check) or turn it off (uncheck). Radar Echo Expansion is good for seeing weak echo returns -- like birds -- at a distance. Remember, when Echo Expansion is on, all signals on the display will be enlarged, including clutter. Echo Trail Interval The Echo Trail Interval feature displays an on-screen history (trail) of the movements of all radar targets. To adjust Echo Trail Interval 1. From the radar page, press MENU, select ECHO TRAIL INTERVAL and press ENT, which will launch the Echo Trail Interval menu. [. . . ] If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the following toll-free number: 800-324-1356 8 a. m. [. . . ]