Lowrance Elite-4x HDI Operation Manual
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- Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 1
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Copyright © 2014 Navico All rights reserved. Lowrance® and Navico® are registered trademarks of Navico. Navico may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. All features and specifications subject to - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 3
4 Accessing the Settings menu 5 Accessing menu items 5 Working with menus 6 Dialogs 6 Entering text 6 Fishing Modes 7 Cursor 8 Advanced Mode 8 Standby mode 8 Restore defaults 8 Pages 9 Sonar Page 9 DownScan page 9 Combo pages 10 Overlay Data 10 1 Table of Contents | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 4
Speed 14 DownScan options 15 Sonar Operation 17 Trackback 17 Sensitivity 18 Colorline 18 Range 19 Frequency 20 Ping Speed 20 Fish ID 21 DownScan options 22 Sonar Settings 23 Settings 26 System 26 About 27 Alarms 27 Specifications 29 Index 30 Table of Contents | Elite-4x HDI 2 - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 5
sonar and DownScan This unit supports two types of sonar: Conventional and DownScan. Refer to the"Sonar Operation"section for information about conventional sonar features and settings. DownScan features and settings are covered in the "DownScan Operation" section. 3 Introduction | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 6
. Pages This unit has four pages: DownScan, Sonar, Sonar/Downscan (vertical) and Sonar/Downscan (horizontal). Page menus The DownScan and Sonar pages have menus that can only be accessed when those pages are displayed. Pages dialog Basic Operation | Elite-4x HDI DownScan page 4 DownScan menu - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 7
Accessing the Settings menu Sonar page Combo pages Sonar menu Accessing menu items The keypad and enter key are used to select menu items and open submenus. Use the active panels. The page menu for the active page will be displayed when the Menu key is pressed. 5 Basic Operation | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 8
Working with menus There are several menu types used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on/off features and dropdown menus. Scrollbars Select the scrollbar and each character. 3. When entry is completed, highlight OK and press enter. Basic Operation | Elite-4x HDI 6 - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 9
/Near coastal Deep Water Slow Trolling Fast Trolling Clear Water Brackish Water 1000ft or more 400ft or less 400ft or less 400ft or less 400ft or less Offshore Inland/Coastal Inland/Coastal Inland/Coastal Fresh-Saltwater mix Ice 400ft or less Ice fishing 7 Basic Operation | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 10
you to review sonar history. Advanced Mode Enables advanced features and settings. The following features are enabled when Advanced mode is turned on: • NMEA 0183 configuration options • Units (Enables depth and temperature configuration options) Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 11
moving from right to left on your unit's screen. Structure DownScan page Range scale The DownScan page shows the water column moving from right to left. You can overlay DownScan sonar on the conventional sonar page by selecting DownScan Overlay on the Sonar settings menu. 9 Pages | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 12
on the screen: vertically (side) or horizontally (over). Show Enables/disables the display of overlay data, allowing you to remove overlay data from the screen without deleting the current overlay data configuration. Configure Allows you to select/customize overlay data. Pages | Elite-4x HDI 10 - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 13
adjust the size and position of overlay data on the screen. To add overlay data: 1. From the Sonar or DownScan page, press Menu. 2. Select Overlay data and press Enter. 3. Select Configure and press enter. . 4. Select the desired configuration category to make adjustments. Pages | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 14
menu. Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom of the screen. DownScan history bar Stops sonar transmission; pauses sonar scroll DownScan Operation | Elite-4x HDI 12 - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 15
from the water surface to the selected depth range. Contrast set to 40% Contrast set to 60% Contrast set to 80% DownScan units do not have a Sensitivity setting like traditional sonar units. Contrast functions as the sensitivity setting for DownScan units. 13 DownScan Operation | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 16
water. Ping speed adjustments can help reduce interference from other transducers. Upper and lower limits must be at least 5 ft (2m) apart. NOTE: When using a custom range, you may not receive any digital depth readings, or you may receive incorrect depth information. DownScan Operation | Elite-4x - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 17
you to select a color palette best suited to your fishing conditions. The white background palette works well for suspended targets. Purple is useful for viewing structure detail and determining bottom hardness. Sepia is best for looking at bottom detail. 15 DownScan Operation | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 18
displayed on top of the DownScan page. NOTE: Sonar history (Trackback) will not be recorded when sonar is stopped. Overlay data setup is covered in the "Pages" section. Overlay data Settings Accesses the Settings menu. Refer to "Sonar Settings" on page 27. DownScan Operation | Elite-4x HDI 16 - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 19
, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. The features described in this section are for conventional sonar. Refer to the "DownScan operation" section for information on DownScan features. Sonar Menu Press Menu from any sonar page to access the Sonar menu. 17 Sonar Operation | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 20
Shown with DownScan overlay enabled Sonar Menu (Advanced Mode) Sonar Operation | Elite-4x HDI Adjust You can make adjustments to Sensitivity and Colorline from the Adjust menu. Contrast and Overlay options will only be active on the Adjust menu with DownScan Overlay enabled. Sensitivity Controls - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 21
(2m) apart. Range Selects the deepest range shown on the display. Range settings display the section of the water column from the water surface to the selected depth range. If you select too shallow a depth range , or you may receive incorrect depth information. 19 Sonar Operation | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 22
unit. This unit supports three conventional sonar frequencies: 50kHz, 83kHz and 200kHz. 200 kHz has the highest sensitivity and best target separation in shallow water. 83 kHz offers a wider cone angle for more water coverage. 50 kHz provides the best depth penetration. Sonar Options Ping Speed - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 23
the most accurate method of fish detection since structure and suspended debris may be shown as a fish symbol on the display. Split Zoom Split Flasher Color Allows you to change the look of the display using palettes with varying degrees of color/brightness. 21 Sonar Operation | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 24
. DownScan options menu NOTE: The DownScan options menu will only be available when DownScan overlay is enabled. Overlay Data Allows you to select data to be displayed on top of the Sonar page. Overlay data setup is covered in the "Pages" section. Overlay data Sonar Operation | Elite-4x HDI 22 - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 25
digital depth capability, so the unit will only send sonar signals to the selected depth range. That allows the display to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is out of transducer range. WARNING: Manual mode should only be used by advanced sonar users. 23 Sonar Operation | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 26
from the transducer to the water surface. Before setting keel offset, measure the distance from Installation menu the transducer to the lowest part of the keel. If, for example, the keel is 3.5 feet below the transducer, it will be input as -3.5 feet. Sonar Operation | Elite-4x HDI Transducer Keel - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 27
accuracy of temperature information. Transducer Type Selects the transducer model attached to your unit. You must select the correct transducer type to get the best sonar performance from your unit. Reset water distance Resets the Water Distance value to zero. 25 Sonar Operation | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 28
for your unit. System Adjusts unit settings like language, mute audio and advanced mode. Settings menu (Advanced mode only) System menu Enables advanced features and settings Displays software information Restores settings and options to factory default settings Settings | Elite-4x HDI 26 - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 29
. Advanced Mode Enables features and settings only available with unit in Advanced Mode. Alarms Enables alarms and selects alarm thresholds. Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to default settings. Sounds alarm when Fish ID symbol appears on display Alarms menu 27 Settings | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 30
Simulator Simulates sonar activity. Simulations can be customized on the Simulator options menu. Units Allows you to select the unit of measure used by the unit. Unit options vary depending on whether the unit is in basic or advanced mode. Basic Mode Advanced Mode Settings | Elite-4x HDI 28 - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 31
type 3-amp Automotive Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable Sonar 300ft (91 m) 455/800Khz 750ft (229 m) 83/200kHz 2000ft (610 m) 50/200kHz 455/800kHz and 83/200kHz or 50/200kHz 70mph HDI 50/200kHz HDI 83/200kHz 83/200kHz 20ft (6m) 29 Specifications | Elite-4x HDI - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 32
14, 20 I Ice Mode 22 Installation menu 24 K Keel Offset 24 L Language 27 M Manual Mode 23 Mute Audio 27 N NMEA 0183 28 Noise Rejection 15, 20 O On/Off features 6 Overlay Data 10, 16 Configure 10 Customizing 11 Show 10 P Page menus 4 Page selection 4 Ping Speed 20 Index | Elite-4x HDI 30 - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 33
water distance 25 Restore Defaults 27 S Saving Screenshots 27 Scrollbars 6 Sensitivity 18 Set Language 27 Settings 26 Settings menu 26 Setup wizard 4 Shallow alarm 28 Simulator 28 Software Updates 27 Sonar Installation 24 Sonar Menu 17 Sonar Options 20 Sonar Page 9 Sonar settings 23 Split Flasher - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 34
Contact information Customer Service: 1-800-628-4487 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F) (Canada) 1-855-361-1564 [email protected] (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, M-F) Ordering Accessories http://store.navico.com/ Visit our website www.lowrance.com - Lowrance Elite-4x HDI | Operation Manual - Page 35
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