Lowrance electronic X96 - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First! ......................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: X96 & X96TX ........................... 2
How Sonar Works ......................................................................... 3
How to use this manual: typographical conventions .................. 3
Arrow Keys ................................................................................ 4
Keyboard ................................................................................... 4
Menu Commands ...................................................................... 4
Instructions = Menu Sequences ............................................... 4
Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................... 5
Preparations.................................................................................. 5
Transducer Installation................................................................ 5
Recommended Tools and supplies............................................ 6
Single-frequency transom installations ............................... 6
Single-frequency trolling motor installations ...................... 6
Shoot-through hull installations .......................................... 6
Selecting a Transducer Location .............................................. 6
How low should you go? ............................................................ 7
Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting ................................... 8
Shoot-thru-hull Installation ................................................... 17
Speed/Temperature Sensors ................................................. 18
Optional Speed Sensor Installation ....................................... 20
Power Connections...................................................................... 21
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable .................... 22
Bracket Installation ................................................................ 23
In-Dash Installation ............................................................... 25
Portable Installation ............................................................... 25
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation ........................................ 27
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 27
Power/lights on and off ............................................................... 28
Main Menu .................................................................................. 28
Pages ........................................................................................... 29
Sonar Pages............................................................................. 30
Basic Sonar Quick Reference ..................................................... 33
Sonar Operations ........................................................................ 34
Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar Chart ........................................ 36
Other Free Training Aids ....................................................... 37
Section 4: Options & Features .............................................. 39
ASP
 (Advanced Signal Processing) ..................................... 39
To change the ASP level: ........................................................ 39
Alarms ......................................................................................... 40
Depth Alarms .......................................................................... 40