Lowrance electronic X-48 User Manual

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8SHOOT-THRU-HULL(X-28 and X-38 Only)The transducer installation inside a fiberglass hull must be in an areathat does not have air bubbles in the resin

9TRANSDUCER LOCATION(HIGH SPEED)TRANSDUCER LOCATION(TROLLING SPEED)2. Follow the instructions on the epoxy package and mix it thoroughly.Do not mix i

10TRANSDUCER AIMED TOOTRANSDUCER AIMED TOOTRANSDUCER AIMED TOOTRANSDUCER AIMED TOOTRANSDUCER AIMED TOOFAR FORWARDFAR FORWARDFAR FORWARDFAR FORWARDFAR

113 ampFUSE12 VOLTBATTERYBLACKWIREREDWIRETO SPEED/TEMPSENSOR(X-38 and X-48 ONLY)POWER CONNECTIONS - All unitsThis unit works from a 12 volt DC system

12Bracket InstallationYou can install the sonar unit on the top of a dash or from an overhead withthe supplied bracket. It can also be installed in th

13SPEED/TEMPERATURE SENSORSThe X-38 and X-48 can use up to three optional temperature sensors whichcan monitor surface water, live well, air, and virt

14Sensor Chart(Note: Do not use these sensors in any other combination.)ST-TBK = 1 speed sensor and 1 temperature displayST-T BK + TS-2BK = 2 temp sen

15Three Temperature Sensors(Water, T-2, and T-3)Three Temperature Sensorsplus Speed(Water, T-2, T-3, and Speed)TS-12 BKTS-3 BKST-TBKTS-2 BKTS-3 BKX-38

16KEYBOARD BASICSThe unit sounds a tone when you pressany key. This tells you the unit has ac-cepted a command.PWR/CLEARUse this key to turn the unit

17OPERATIONMENUSThis unit uses menus to guide you through theunit’s functions and features. The menu keyaccesses these features, allowing you to cus-

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION...

18After you select the desired range, press thePWR key to clear the display. If you wait a fewseconds, it will automatically clear.This unit has the

19This means the unit is tracking the bottom ina zoom window, always keeping it on thedisplay.Press the up arrow key to decrease the zoomsize, press t

20RANGE - Upper and Lower LimitsYou can change the upper and lower range limits when the unit is in themanual mode. This lets you "zoom" in

21SENSITIVITYThe sensitivity menu lets you control the unit’s ability to pick up echoes. Alow sensitivity level excludes much of the bottom informati

22Grayline ® is adjustable. Since it shows thedifference between strong and weak echoes,changing the level may require a differentsensitivity setting

23The Fish ID feature can’t be used when the unit is in the manual mode. Ifyou turn the automatic feature off, the Fish ID feature will automatically

24CHART SPEEDThe rate echoes scroll across the screen iscalled the chart speed. It’s adjustable bypressing the menu key until the chart speedmenu app

25DISPLAY MODEThe X-28 has three different screen modes. The X-38 and X-48 both haveeight modes. To change modes, press the MENU key until the “DISP

26X-38 and X-48 ONLYCHT 1 (Chart #1)This is the default mode used when the unitis first turned on. It has the followingfeatures:1. Automatic On2. Fis

27X-38 and X-48 ONLY (cont.)CHT 4 (Chart #4)Same as Chart-1, but with water tempera-ture and speed added.CHT 5 (Chart #5)This is the High Speed Scroll

1SPECIFICATIONSDimensions ... 5.9" W x 5.35" H x 3.4" DInput Voltage ... 10 - 15 vDCCurrent Drain .

28X-38 and X-48 ONLY (cont.)DIG 2 (Digital #2)Digital depth, water temperature, speed,and distance log (odometer) show on thispage. To reset the log,

29ALARMSFISH ALARMThe Fish Alarm sounds a tone when a fishsymbol appears on the screen. To use thefish alarm, press the menu key until the “FISHALARM

30Deep AlarmThe deep alarm adjusts the same as the shallow alarm. Use the “DEEPALARM” menu to adjust the deep alarm. When the bottom signal goesdeep

31reach the maximum or minimum level, a tone sounds alerting you to thelimits. The menu will clear automatically after a few seconds or you canpress

32TROUBLESHOOTING - IMPORTANT INFORMATION!If your unit is not working, or if you need technical help, please use thefollowing troubleshooting section

33the digital will flash continuously. It may change the range to limits fargreater than the water you are in. If this happens, place the unit in th

34ELECTRICAL NOISEA major cause of sonar problems is electrical noise. This usually appearson the sonar’s display as random patterns of dots or lines

35LOWRANCE ELECTRONICSFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY“We", “our”, or “us” refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of thisproduct. “You” or

38Notes:

39How to Obtain Service(Canadian Customers Only)We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Eaglereplacement pa

2Transducer InstallationSome of the models covered by this manual have a transom-mounttransducer included. The following are installation instructions

40LITHO IN U.S.A. 988-0143-37LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC. 12000 E SKELLY DR TULSA OK 74128Your unit is covered by a full one-year warranty. (See inside

3Shoot-thru-hull v.s. Transom Mounting(X-28 and X-38 Only)Typically, shoot-thru-hull installations give excellent high speed opera-tion and good to ex

42. Slide the transducer between the two ratchets. Temporally slide thebolt though the transducer assembly and hold it against the transom.Looking at

5CAUTION!CAUTION!CAUTION!CAUTION!CAUTION!CLAMP THE TRANSDUCER CABLE TOCLAMP THE TRANSDUCER CABLE TOCLAMP THE TRANSDUCER CABLE TOCLAMP THE TRANSDUCER C

65. Remove the transducer from the bracket and re-assemble it with thecable passing through the bracket over the bolt as shown above. At-tach the tran

7NUTFLAT WASHERBOLT2. Slide the adjustable strap supplied with the TMB-S through the slot inthe transducer bracket and wrap it around the trolling mot