User manual LOWRANCE X50 DS

[. . . ] 988-0151-431 www. lowrance. com Fish-Finding Sonar Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright © 2006 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. Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. On the cover: X50 DS shown. For free owner's manuals and other information, visit our web site: www. lowrance. com Lowrance Electronics Inc. [. . . ] We find it a good idea to have the batteries and the sonar unit good and warm before we leave home. If the batteries do lose a charge, you can sometimes restore them by placing them in a warm room or car interior. A better way is to replace them with batteries that have been kept warm. WARNING: Never heat batteries over an open flame or direct hot air onto them. Portable Transducer Assembly Assemble the transducer and portable bracket as shown in the following illustrations. 23 Make sure there is one washer on each side of the transducer, inside the bracket. Screw the suction cup onto the bracket using the supplied screw and flat washer. When using the transducer, tie the other end of the nylon cord to the boat. This will help prevent losing the transducer if it comes off. Tie nylon cord here Suction cup Screw Bolt Washer Nut Washer Transducer Portable transducer assembly: rear view (left) and side view (right). Clean the chosen area of the hull before attaching the suction cup. Don't let the bracket extend below the hull, because water pressure against it can cause the suction cup to come off at speed. NOTE: For optimum operation, the portable transducer should be adjusted so that it is parallel to the ground. For more information on this, see the segment in the unit's operation manual on Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches. Moisten the suction cup, then press it onto the hull as firmly as possible. Tie the nylon cord to the boat and set the power pack and sonar unit in a location for easy viewing. Your portable sonar is now ready for use. 24 Hull Portable transducer installed on boat transom. Portable Transducer Storage There is room inside the power pack for the portable transducer. When you're finished fishing, tilt the sonar down to the storage position. Wrap the transducer cable around the suction cup, then stow the transducer on top of the battery compartment cover. Close the case and your equipment is ready for transport. Stow transducer on top of battery cover. 25 Notes 26 Operation Keyboard Basics The unit sounds a tone when you press any key. Numbers in the figure correspond to key explanations below: 3 1 2 Lowrance X50 DS. 1. MENU UP & MENU DOWN These keys appear in the manual text as MENU UP or MENU DOWN. Most of the time, you can press either of the menu keys, so in those 27 cases, the text uses the word MENU. Usually, when the instructions say MENU, you can press the MENU UP key for consistency. To check out the menus, repeatedly press a MENU key to scroll through them. [. . . ] This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances: (1) when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us; (2) when the product has been connected, installed, combined, altered, adjusted, or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product; (3) when any serial number has been effaced, altered, or removed; or (4) when any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from any accident, misuse, negligence, or carelessness, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner's manual for the product. We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. REMINDER: You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required. LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS PO BOX 669, CATOOSA, OK 74015 (800) 324-1354 49 How to Obtain Service. . . . . . in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance replacement parts. [. . . ]