Lowrance electronic LCX-104C GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First! ..............................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications: LCX-104C ..................................3
How your Sonar Works................................................................. 5
How your GPS Works ................................................................... 6
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 8
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions.............. 10
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories ........................................13
Preparations................................................................................ 13
Transducer Installation.............................................................. 13
Recommended Tools and Supplies ......................................... 14
Selecting a Transducer Location............................................14
How Low Should You Go?....................................................... 15
Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mounting ...............................16
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting .....................16
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation....................................... 22
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches.............................. 23
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation and Installation .....................23
Speed/Temperature Sensors....................................................... 26
Sensor Chart ...............................................................................27
Optional Speed Sensor Installation .......................................28
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module.................................................. 29
Power Connections...................................................................... 30
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections...............................................31
NMEA/DGPS Wiring ..............................................................31
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or in-Dash..................................... 33
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation................................... 35
Other Accessories........................................................................ 36
Screen Cleaning Kit................................................................36
MMC and Mapcreate ..............................................................37
Switch Boxes ...........................................................................37
External Speaker .................................................................... 37
Face Cover...............................................................................38
Sec. 3: Basic Sonar Operation..............................................39
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 39
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) ....................................... 40
Main Menu.................................................................................. 40
Pages ........................................................................................... 42
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 42
Navigation Page......................................................................43
Map Page.................................................................................43
Sonar Page ..............................................................................44
LCX-104C Sonar Quick Reference.......................................47