Pub. 988-0143-96A

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Fish-finding Sonar

Installation and Operation Instructions
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Table of Contents

Specifications: Cuda 300 & Cuda 300 Portable.. iii Preparations....1 Transducer Installation...1 Selecting a Transducer Location...2 How low should you go?..4 Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting..4 Trolling Motor Bracket Installation (single-frequency only).10 Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches..11 Power Connections (permanent mount only)..13 Mounting the Sonar Unit: In-Dash, Bracket or Portable.14 Bracket Installation...15 Portable Sonar Installation...17 Installing the Batteries...17 Mounting the Unit....18 Portable Transducer Assembly...19 Operation...21 Keyboard Basics...21 Memory....21 Display...22 Full Chart...22 Depth Range....23 Zoom....24 Sensitivity...25 Grayline...25 Chart Speed...26 Fish I.D...27 FishTrack...28 Fish Alarm...28 Depth Alarms...29 Shallow Alarm...29 Deep Alarm....30 Battery Alarm...31 i
Noise Reject and ASP...32 Depth Display...32 Voltage...33 Temperature Display...33 Units....33 Backlight...34 Contrast....34 Simulator....35 Set Language...35 Software Information...35 Reset Options...35
Specifications: Cuda 300 & Cuda 300 Portable
General Case size:..5.8" H x 4.3" W x 2.5" D (14.7 cm H x 10.8 cm W x 6.6 cm D) sealed, waterproof; suitable for saltwater use. Display:..High-contrast Film SuperTwist LCD. Diagonal viewing area: 3.5" (8.9 cm). Resolution:..240 pixels (vert.) x 160 pixels (horiz.) resolution; 38,400 total pixels Backlighting:.incandescent backlit screen Input power:.10 to 17 volts DC. Current drain:.170 ma lights off; 240 ma lights on. Back-up memory:.Built-in memory stores sonar settings when unit is turned off. Sonar Frequency:..200 kHz. Transducers:.A Skimmer transducer comes packed with your unit. Its 20 cone angle offers a wide fish detection area of up to 60 with high sensitivity settings. Operates at boat speeds up to 70 mph (61 kts). Transmitter:..800 watts peak-to-peak power (typical); 100 watts RMS power (typical). Sonar sounding depth capability:.600 feet (180 meters). Actual capability depends on transducer configuration and installation, bottom composition and water conditions. All sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water. Depth display:.Continuous digital readout. iii
Audible alarms:.Deep/shallow/fish. Automatic ranging:.Yes, with instant screen updates. Auto bottom track:.Yes. Zoom bottom track:.Yes. Split-screen zoom:.No. Surface water temp:..Yes, built into transducer. Optional external temperature sensor or combo speed/temp sensor available. NOTICE! The storage temperature for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the factory's Customer Service Department; phone numbers are inside the manual's back cover.

Transducer Installation

Preparations
You can install the sonar in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drilling any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the sonar/GPS unit, so you can plan how and where to route the cables for the transducer and power. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the desired configuration. 2. Determine the approximate location for the transducer and its cable route. 3. Determine the location of your battery or other power connection, along with the power cable route. 4. Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the sonar/GPS unit. 6. Install the power cable and route it to the sonar/GPS unit. 7. Mount the sonar/GPS unit to the bracket.

These instructions will help you install your Skimmer transducer on a transom, on a trolling motor or inside a hull. These instructions cover both single- and dual-frequency Skimmer transducers. Please read all instructions before proceeding with any installation. The smaller single-frequency Skimmers typically use a one-piece, stainless steel mounting bracket. The larger dual-frequency Skimmers typically use a two-piece, plastic mounting bracket. The trolling motor mount uses a one-piece plastic bracket with an adjustable strap. 1
These are all "kick-up" mounting brackets. They help prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving. If the transducer does "kick-up," the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools. Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation. Determine which of the mounting positions is right for your boat. Remember, the transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation. NOTE: The following installation types also call for these recommended tools and required supplies that you must provide (supplies listed here are not included):
Single-frequency transom installations
Tools include: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #29 (0.136") drill bit, Phillips head screwdriver. Supplies: high quality, marine grade aboveor below-waterline sealant/adhesive compound.
Dual-frequency transom installations
Tools: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #20 (0.161") drill bit, Phillips head screwdriver. Supplies: four, 1" long, #12 stainless steel slotted wood screws, high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline sealant/adhesive compound.
Single-frequency trolling motor installations
Tools: two adjustable wrenches, Phillips head screwdriver. Supplies: plastic cable ties. Selecting a Transducer Location 1. The location must be in the water at all times, at all operating speeds. 2. The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all times. If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence will show on the sonar's display in the form of random lines or dots whenever the boat is moving.

NOTE: Some aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the outside of the hull create large amounts of turbulence at high speed. These boats typically have large outboard motors capable of propelling the boat at speeds faster than 35 mph. Typically, a good transom location on aluminum boats is between the ribs closest to the engine. 3. The transducer should be installed with its face pointing straight down, if possible. 4. If the transducer is mounted on the transom, make sure it doesn't interfere with the trailer or hauling of the boat. Also, don't mount it closer than approximately one foot from the engine's lower unit. This will prevent cavitation (bubble) interference with propeller operation. 5. If possible, route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat. Electrical noise from engine wiring, bilge pumps and aerators can be displayed on the sonar's screen. Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires.
CAUTION: Clamp the transducer cable to transom near the transducer. This will help prevent the transducer from entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed. Good location
Poor location Good location Good location Poor angle Good and poor transducer locations.
How low should you go? For most situations, you should install your Skimmer transducer so that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull. This will usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protection from bangs and bumps.

Transom

Transducer centerline
Hull bottom Align transducer centerline with hull bottom.
However, there are times when you may need to adjust the transducer slightly higher or lower. (The slots in the mounting brackets allow you to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down.) If you frequently lose bottom signal lock while running at high speed, the transducer may be coming out of the water as you cross waves or wakes. Move the transducer a little lower to help prevent this. If you cruise or fish around lots of structure and cover, your transducer may be frequently kicking up from object strikes. If you wish, you may move the transducer a little higher for more protection. There are two extremes you should avoid. Never let the edge of the mounting bracket extend below the bottom of the hull. Never let the bottom the face of the transducer rise above the bottom of the hull. Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting The best way to install these transducers is to loosely assemble all of the parts first, place the transducer's bracket against the transom and see if you can move the transducer so that it's parallel with the ground. 4

Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes. Side view shown, left, and seen from above at right.

Metal washer

Rubber washers

Metal washer Bolt

Assemble transducer and bracket.
B. Two-piece bracket: Once you determine the correct position for the ratchets, assemble the transducer as shown in the figure in step 2B. Don't tighten the lock nut at this time.

Bolt Flat washer

Lock washer Nut Flat washer
4. Drilling mounting holes. Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom. The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground. The transducer's centerline should be in line with the bottom of the hull. Don't let the bracket extend below the hull!
Mark the center of each slot for the mounting screw pilot holes. You will drill one hole in the center of each slot. Drill the holes. For the one-piece bracket, use the #29 bit (for the #10 screws). For the two-piece bracket, use the #20 bit (for the #12 screws). 5. Attaching transducer to transom. Both bracket types: Attach the transducer to the transom. Slide the transducer up or down until it's aligned properly with the bottom of the hull as shown in the preceding and following figures. Tighten the bracket's mounting screws, sealing them with the sealant. Adjust the transducer so that it's parallel to the ground even if you have a Deep-"vee" hull. Tighten the nut until it touches the outer washer, then add 1/4 turn. Don't over tighten the lock nut! If you do, the transducer won't "kick-up" if it strikes an object in the water.

Bottom of hull

Flat-bottom hull Deep-"vee" hull Align transducer centerline with hull bottom and attach transducer to transom. Rear view of dual-frequency Skimmer shown.
6. Route the transducer cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit. Make sure to leave some slack in the cable at the transducer.
If possible, route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat. Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires. WARNING: Clamp the transducer cable to the transom close to the transducer. This can prevent the transducer from entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed. Caution: If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through, the required hole size be 1". If you drill the hole, make sure it is located above the waterline. After installation, be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above- or belowwaterline sealant used for the mounting screws. 7. Make a test run to determine the results. If the bottom is lost at high speed, or if noise appears on the display, try sliding the transducer bracket down. This puts the transducer deeper into the water, hopefully below the turbulence causing the noise. Don't allow the transducer bracket to go below the bottom of the hull! Trolling Motor Bracket Installation (single-frequency only) 1. Attach the optional TMB-S bracket to the transducer as shown in the following figure, using the hardware supplied with the transducer. (Note: The internal tooth washer is supplied with the TMB-S.) 2. Slide the adjustable strap supplied with the TMB-S through the slot in the transducer bracket and wrap it around the trolling motor. Position the transducer to aim straight down when the motor is in the water. Tighten the strap securely.

Internal tooth washer Bolt Nut

TMB-S bracket

Flat washer Attach motor mounting bracket to transducer.
3. Route the transducer cable alongside the trolling motor shaft. Use plastic ties (not included) to attach the transducer cable to the trolling motor shaft. Make sure there is enough slack in the cable for the motor to turn freely. Route the cable to the sonar unit and the transducer is ready for use.
Transducer mounted on trolling motor, side view.
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches If you do not get good fish arches on your display, it could be because the transducer is not parallel with the ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds.

Partial fish arches

Transducer aimed too far back
Transducer aimed too far forward
Full fish arch Proper transducer angle Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches.
If the arch slopes up but not back down then the front of the transducer is too high and needs to be lowered. If only the back half of the arch is printed, then the nose of the transducer is angled too far down and needs to be raised. NOTE: Periodically wash the transducer's face with soap and water to remove any oil film. Oil and dirt on the face will reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation. 12
Power Connections (permanent mount only)
The unit works from a 12-volt battery system. You can attach the power cable to your boat's accessory or power buss (or directly to the battery). If you use an accessory buss but have problems with electrical interference, attach the power cable directly to the battery. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gauge wire onto it. CAUTION: When using the unit in a saltwater environment, we strongly recommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable when the unit is not in use. When the unit is turned off but still connected to a power supply, electrolysis can occur in the power cable plug. This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the electrical contacts in the cable and the unit's power socket. In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the power cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most boat designs. If that results in electrical interference, or if such a switch is not available, we recommend connecting direct to the battery and installing an inline switch. This will let you shut off power to the power cable when the unit is not in use. When you are not using the unit, you should always shut off power to the power cable, especially when the power cable is disconnected from the unit. If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, especially the engine's wires. This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise. The power cable has two wires, red and black. Red is the positive lead, black is negative or ground. Make sure to attach the inline fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible.

To unit

Red wire with 3 amp fuse
Black wire 12 volt battery
Power connections for the Cuda 300 sonar unit (direct battery connection shown).
For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short. It uses a 3-amp fuse. Caution: Do not use this product without a 3-amp fuse wired into the power cable! Failure to use a 3-amp fuse will void your warranty. This unit has reverse polarity protection. No damage will occur if the power wires are reversed. However, the unit will not work until the wires are attached correctly. Mounting the Sonar Unit: In-Dash, Bracket or Portable You can install the sonar unit on the top of a dash with the supplied bracket. This unit can be installed in a dash with the optional FM-6 indash adapter kit. The FM-6 kit includes an instruction sheet, part 9880147-631, which contains a template for cutting out the mounting hole. This document can be downloaded free from the www.eaglesonar.com web site. 14
Bracket Installation Recommended tools for this job include: drill, 1" (25.4 mm) drill bit, screwdriver. Required supplies for this job include: high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline caulking compound, three #10 stainless steel screws. Screw length and type should be suitable for the material on which you intend to mount the bracket. Mount the unit in any convenient location, provided there is clearance when its tilted for the best viewing angle. You should also make sure there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power/transducer cable. (See the following drawings, which show the dimensions of a gimbal-mounted Cuda 300 sonar unit.)

107.5 [4.23] 82.7 [3.26]

156 [6.26]

12.09 [0.48]

76.9 [3.03]

Millimeter [Inch]

70.3 [2.77]
Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the Cuda 300 when mounted on quick release bracket.
Holes in the brackets base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting. You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin panels to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware. Drill a 1" (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the power/transducer and accessory cables. The best location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location. This way, the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole, holds the cables in position and results in a neat installation. Some customers, however, prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the cable hole it's a matter of personal preference. After drilling the hole, pass the connectors up through the hole from under the dash. If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cable with a good marine caulking compound. (Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening.)

Using the Quick Release Mounting Bracket
These units use a quick release mounting bracket. When you run the cables through the bracket's cable slots, make sure you allow enough slack for tilting the unit and attaching the connector. (The snug fit of the push-on waterproof connector requires some force to attach.)

Ratchet Rear view

Screw hole
Cable slot Power/transducer cable
Depress ratchets to release
Cuda 300 quick release mounting bracket (left). Adjusting the viewing angle of a display unit (right).
Attach the unit to the bracket by first connecting the power/transducer and accessory cables. Then, hold the sonar unit vertically and slide it onto the bracket from above. (The back of the unit should be touching the front of the bracket as you lower it into position.) As you push down, the unit will lock into place with a distinct click. To adjust the viewing angle, pinch the ratchets with one hand, then tilt the unit with your other hand. Release the ratchets and the unit locks into the new position. To dismount the unit for storage, press the ratchets and lift the unit off the bracket.
Portable Sonar Installation
Like many Eagle products, the Cuda 300 sonar is capable of portable operation. It uses the optional PPP-12 portable power pack. The PPP-12 package includes the power pack, battery adapter and a portable transducer. The transducer can be stored inside the power pack. The PPP-12 requires eight AA alkaline batteries. Batteries are not included. To use a portable power pack, you install the batteries and then attach the sonar unit to the power pack's bracket. Plug in the power/transducer cable and you're ready to fish. The PPP-12 has a quick-release mounting bracket built into the case. Installing the Batteries Open the case and lay it flat. (The latch is located below the handle.) Insert eight "AA" size batteries into the battery adapter and place it in the battery compartment. Slip the battery cover tabs into the slots in the case wall, then close the battery cover with the thumb screw. Plug the cable's power (dog bone-shaped) connector into the socket on the battery compartment cover. Route the cable's unit connector and about 6 inches (15.2 cm) of cable through the opening under the sonar mount. Close the case bottom, using the slot in the case wall to avoid pinching the cable. Turn the unit over to mount the sonar. 17

Route this cable through opening
Cable slot in case wall Install batteries in battery compartment (left). Attach power cable, and route wires as shown (right).
CAUTION: When using the sonar in a saltwater environment, we strongly recommend that you unplug the power connector from the battery socket when the unit is not in use. When the unit is turned off but still connected to a power supply, electrolysis can occur in the power cable plug. This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the electrical contacts in the cable and the unit's power socket.

Mounting the Unit

A quick-release mount is built into the top of the portable power pack. To attach the unit, first plug in the cable connector. Then, hold the sonar unit vertically and slide it onto the bracket from above. (The back of the unit should be touching the front of the bracket as you lower it into position.) As you push down, the unit will lock into place with a distinct click. To adjust the viewing angle, pinch the quick-release mount's ratchets with one hand, then tilt the unit with your other hand. Release the ratchets and the unit locks into the new position. To remove the unit from the PPP-12, press the ratchets and lift the unit off the bracket.
Ratchet To mount the sonar, slide the unit onto the bracket from above (left). To adjust the view, press and release spring-loaded ratchets while tilting the unit (right).
Portable Transducer Assembly Make sure there is one washer on each side of the transducer, inside the bracket. Slide the other washer over the end of the bolt and screw on the nut. Screw the suction cup onto the bracket using the supplied screw and flat washer. Tie the nylon cord through the hole in the top of the bracket. When Hull 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. Clean the chosen area of the hull before attaching the suction cup. Locate the transducer on the hull as shown in the following figure. Don't let the bracket extend Portable transducer installed on below the hull, because water presboat transom. sure against it can cause the suction cup to come off at speed. 19
Tie nylon cord here Suction cup Screw

Bolt Washer

Nut Washer Transducer
Portable transducer assembly: rear view (left) and side view (right).
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.

Operation

Keyboard Basics
The Cuda 300 has five buttons including, Power/Clear, Menu Up, Menu Down and two arrow keys.

Eagle Cuda 300 keyboard.

PWR/CLEAR Press the PWR key to turn the unit on and off. It also clears menus and menu selections from the screen. MENU UP & MENU DOWN The MENU UP key cycles forward through the menus. The MENU DOWN key moves backward through the menus. To scroll through the unit's menus, repeatedly press a MENU key. UP & DOWN ARROWS ( ) The UP and DOWN ARROW keys are used to adjust features and functions.

Memory

This unit has an internal backup battery that saves the following user settings when power is turned off: Units of Measure, Temp Size, Depth 21
Size, Fish I.D. mode, Noise Reject mode, Range mode, Zoom, Sensitivity, Grayline, Chart Speed, Battery Alarm, Display Contrast, Backlight, Language, Fish Alarm, Battery Alarm and Shallow and Deep alarms.

Display

When the unit is turned, the backlight menu will appear. Use the ARROW keys to turn the backlight on or off. Press PWR to clear the menu from the screen. Depth range will be displayed on the left side of the screen. In the following figure, the screen shows a depth range from 0 to 80 feet and the bottom depth is 36.9 feet, shown by the digital sonar. The water temperature is 34.5 F.
Digital depth Water Temp Bottom signal Depth range at bottom of depth scale Surface signal Fish symbols Structure or cover Grayline
Full Chart page. Fish I.D. (fish symbols) is on by default.

Full Chart

On the Full Chart page, the bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left. The line at the top of the screen represents the surface. The bottom depth is shown in the upper left-hand corner. If the transducer with a built-in temperature sensor is connected, the water temperature also will be shown.
Digital depth Water Temp Bait fish Bottom signal Depth range at bottom of depth scale Surface clutter Structure or cover Fish arches Grayline Full Chart page with Fish I.D. turned off.

Depth Range

Depth Range has two modes: Automatic and Manual. In auto range mode, the unit always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen. If you want to manually select a depth range, you can override automatic depth range control.
Depth Range menu with Manual setting selected (left). Range Size menu with 0-80 ft highlighted (center). Zoom Range menu with the 4080 foot zoom selected.
To turn off Auto Depth Range: 1. Repeatedly press MENU until the DEPTH RANGE menu appears. Press to select MANUAL, then press MENU UP to display the RANGE SIZE menu.

2. Use the arrow keys to select a desired depth range. Press PWR to clear the menu from the display.
The zoom feature enlarges all images on the screen by doubling the size of the echoes (a 2X zoom).
To turn on the Zoom feature: 1. Press the MENU key until the ZOOM menu appears. Press to select ON, then press PWR to clear the menu.
You can tell when the display is in Zoom mode because the top depth scale on the left of the screen will no longer show zero. If the current range is 0 to 80 feet, turning on the zoom feature will magnify the water column between 40 feet to 80 feet.
To turn off the zoom feature: 1. Press the MENU key until the ZOOM menu appears. Press to select OFF, then press PWR to clear the menu. The top of the depth range scale

returns to zero.

NOTE: You can select from these zoom size ranges: 0-10, 5-15, 10-20, 1530, 20-40, 30-60, 40-80, 50-100, 75-150, 100-200, 150-300, 200-400, 300-600, 400-800, 500-1000, 750-1500 and 1000-2000.

To select a zoom range:

1. Make sure Depth Range is set to manual mode. Press MENU until the ZOOM menu appears. Press to select ON, then press MENU UP to display the ZOOM RANGE menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select a desired zoom size. Press PWR to clear the menu from the display.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity adjusts the way echoes will be displayed on the screen. If you want to see more detail, try increase sensitivity. If your unit is picking up a lot of clutter, decrease the sensitivity to reduce the amount of clutter displayed on the screen.
Sensitivity set to manual mode (left). Sensitivity control bar (right). To adjust sensitivity in Auto Mode: 1. Press MENU until the SENSITIVITY control bar appears. Press to increase the sensitivity, to decrease it.
2. Press PWR to clear the menu. If you reach the maximum or minimum sensitivity level, a tone will sound.

To turn on Manual mode:

1. Repeatedly press Menu to display the Sensitivity menu. Highlight MANUAL and press PWR to clear the menu.

Grayline

Grayline helps you tell the difference between a hard and a soft bottom by coloring weaker sonar returns (soft, muddy or weedy bottom) with a narrow gray line or no gray line at all. A strong sonar return (hard bottom) will be displayed as a wide gray line. 25

Bait school

Fish arches
Sensitivity at 71 percent (left). Sensitivity at 100 percent (right). To change the Grayline level: 1. Press MENU until the GRAYLINE control bar appears.
2. Press to increase the level of Grayline or press to decrease it. If you reach the maximum or minimum level, a tone will sound. Press PWR to clear the menu.

Thin or no Grayline

Wider Grayline
A small amount of Grayline indicates a soft bottom (left), probably sand or mud. More Grayline indicates a harder, rocky bottom (right).

Chart Speed

The rate that echoes scroll across the screen is called the chart scroll speed. The default for this unit is the maximum, 100 percent. 26

Chart Speed control bar.

NOTE: When you are stationary or traveling slowly and using a higher chart speed, a fish swimming through the sonar signal will be displayed as a long line instead of a fish arch. You can counteract this by decreasing the chart speed to match the speed of your boat, which will shorten the line, making it look more like a fish arch.
To adjust Chart Speed: 1. Press MENU until the CHART SPEED control bar appears. Press to in-
crease the speed of the chart. Press to decrease it. 2. Press PWR to clear the menu.

Fish I.D.

The Fish I.D. feature displays fish symbols on the screen in place of the actual fish echoes. There are three symbol sizes: small, medium and large. These show the relative size between targets. To see what's under your boat in maximum detail, we recommend you turn off Fish I.D. and begin learning to interpret fish arches.
To turn Fish I.D. on/off: 1. Press MENU until the FISH ID menu appears. Press to select ON/OFF.
2. Press PWR to clear the menu from the display. 27

Fish I.D. symbols

FishTrack
Underwater scene in normal fish arch mode (left). Fish I.D. menu with the feature turned on (right).
The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it appears on the display.
To turn on/off FishTrack: 1. Press MENU until the FISH ID menu appears. Press to select TRACK or OFF.
2. Press PWR. (If you want to turn off FishTrack depths but leave Fish I.D. on, press to select ON, then press PWR.) Remember, Fish I.D. must be on in order to use the FishTrack feature.

Fish Alarm

The Fish Alarm sounds a tone when a fish symbol appears on the screen. The Fish I.D. feature must be turned on for fish alarms to work.
To turn on/off the fish alarm: 1. Press MENU until the FISH ALARM menu appears. Press to select ON/OFF.

2. Press the PWR key to clear the menu.

Backlight

Turning on your unit's backlight will allow you to use it at night.
To turn the backlight on/off:
1. Press MENU repeatedly until the BACKLIGHT menu appears. Press to turn the light on or to turn it off. 2. Press PWR to clear the menu.

Contrast

The units display contrast is adjustable to suit different lighting conditions. It will help you see the screen from different angles or at various times of the day.
To adjust the contrast: 1. Press MENU until the CONTRAST control bar appears. To decrease
screen contrast, press. Press to increase screen contrast. 2. Press the PWR key to clear the menu.
Contrast control bar (center). Simulator menu (center). Languages menu with English selected (right).

Simulator

This unit has a simulator that displays a simulated bottom signal with fish signals.
To turn on/off the simulator: 1. Repeatedly press MENU until the SIMULATOR menu appears. Press
to turn it on or off. 2. Press PWR to clear the menu.

Set Language

This unit's menus are available in 11 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Czech, Dutch and Finnish.

To select a language:

1. Repeatedly press MENU until the Languages menu appears. 2. Use to select the desired language. All menus now appear in the language you selected. Press PWR to clear the menu.

Software Information

The Software Information screen shows what version of software your unit is using.
To show the software information: 1. Press MENU until the SOFTWARE INFORMATION menu appears.
2. Press PWR to clear the screen.

Reset Options

This command is used to reset all features, options and settings to their original factory defaults.

To Reset Options:

1. Turn the unit off. Press and hold and the MENU DOWN key at the same time while pressing the PWR key. 2. Release the keys as the unit powers up. The unit will turn on with factory settings restored. 35
Table des Matires Informations Techniques: Cuda 300 & Cuda 300 Portable.1

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X-Series Fishfinders Now Shipping
Lowrance announces the new X-series line of fishfinders is now shipping. About X-Series Each model features a four-inch diagonal display with four-level grayscale definition, along with easy-to-use operation, excellent performance and resolution all at an affordable price.
The Lowrance X-4 features depth capabilities of 600 feet with 800 watts of peak-to-peak power and high-performance, low-profile 200 kHz Skimmer transducer with built-in water temperature sensor. The X-4 delivers proven Lowrance sonar performance with effective fish- and structure-detection coverage of up to 60 degrees and operates at boat speeds up to 70 mph. The Lowrance X-4 Pro features greater depth capability of 1,000 feet and 1,500 watts of peak-to-peak power. With dual-frequency 83/200 kHz capability, the X-4 Pro also provides the added benefit of up to 120 degrees of wider fish- and structure-finding coverage. The Lowrance X-4 Portable features the same sonar and display specifications at the Lowrance X-4 but is packed with a soft-sided portable kit, a D-cell battery holder (batteries not included) and a Skimmer transducer with suction cup mount. Please visit http://www.lowrance.com/ for more information about the X-series products. You can also download images and marketing materials using the search word X-4, X-4 Pro or X-4 Portable from the Lowrance media bank at http://www.lowrance.com/About/Media/. Login is lowusa, and the password is chi789. Order Book Navico Order Management personnel are accepting orders from resellers. Stocking orders will be delivered on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact information
If you have further queries, please contact your Regional Sales Manager, or you may contact Navico Order Management, 800-324-0044 or please email the address listed below according to your channel classification: OEM/Boatbuilder oem-bb@navico.com International/Latin America international@navico.com National Retail retail@navico.com DDI (Dealers/Distributors/Indirect) orders@navico.com
Model 000-10227-001 X-4 Fishfinder with 200 kHz Skimmer Transducer 000-10228-001 X-4 Portable Fishfinder including Skimmer Transducer with suction cup mount 000-10229-001 X-4 Pro Fishfinder with 83/200 kHz Skimmer Transducer

Retail Price

53572 2

$79.95

53573 9

$129.95

53574 6

$99.95

New Lowrance X-4
Replaces 000-10227-001 Eagle Cuda 300 000-0110-92

Lowrance X-4 Pro

000-10229-001 Lowrance X-50 DS Eagle FISHEASY 245DS

000-0110-68 000-0110-691

Lowrance X-4 Portable 000-10228-001 Eagle Cuda 300 Portable

000-0110-93

Eagle FISHEASY 245DS PORT 000-0110-811