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    HOOK-X Series Operation manual ENGLISH HOOK-4x HOOK-5x HOOK-7x lowrance.com
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    any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. All features and specifications subject to change without notice. Compliance Statements Lowrance HOOK-4x, HOOK-5x and HOOK-7x • meets the technical standards in accordance with Part 15.103 of the FCC rules • complies with CE under EMC directive
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions dealer or an experienced technician for help NOTE: This manual covers HOOK-4x, HOOK-5x and HOOK-7x units. As a result, screenshots of menus and dialogs
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    Unit controls 6 Basic operation 7 Setup wizard 7 Pages 7 Selecting pages 7 Page menus 7 Accessing the Settings menu 8 Accessing menu items 8 Working with menus 9 Dialogs 9 Fishing modes 10 Cursor 11 Advanced mode 11 Restore defaults 11 Pages 12 Sonar page 12 DownScan page 12 Combo
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    speed 19 Fish ID 20 DownScan options 20 Sonar settings 22 Installation 23 DownScan operation 25 Trackback 25 DownScan menu 25 Ping Speed 27 DownScan options 27 Settings 30 Settings menu 30 System 30 Set language 31 Audio 31 Alarms 31 Units 32 NMEA 0183 (HOOK-5x and HOOK-7x only
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    on menus PAGES: allows you to select a page to view MENU: opens settings, context and page menus ENTER: finalizes menu selections ZOOM Keys: used to zoom in/zoom out Turn unit on/off Getting started To turn on/ the System menu and press ENTER. Enable/ disable Mute. Introduction | HOOK X series 6
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    settings, do not run the setup wizard. To restart the Setup Sonar pages have menus that can only be accessed when those pages are displayed. Pages Pages dialog DownScan page DownScan menu NOTE: Available pages vary depending on the unit and the connected transducer. 7 Basic operation | HOOK
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    Accessing the Settings menu Sonar page Combo pages Sonar menu x2 Accessing menu items The keypad and ENTER key are used to select menu items and open submenus. Use the keypad to highlight the desired item and press ENTER. Two-panel page Horizontal panel Press the PAGES key twice to switch
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    There are several menu types used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on/off features used to confirm, cancel or close the dialog. Dropdown menus Access the dropdown menu and press use the keypad to select the desired item and press ENTER. 9 Basic operation | HOOK
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    by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions. Fishing mode options General Use 1000 ft or less Inland/Coastal Inland/Coastal Fresh-Saltwater mix Ice 400 ft or less Ice fishing NOTE: Use Fresh Water mode when fishing in less than 100 feet of water
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    sonar and the display. Press the PWR/LIGHT key to access the Backlight dialog. Select Standby and press ENTER. Press any key to resume normal operation. NOTE: Leaving your unit in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your battery. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings
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    on your unit's screen. Structure Range scale DownScan page 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. Pages | HOOK X series 12
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    Combo pages This unit has two pre-configured combo pages. Sonar/DownScan Sonar/DownScan horitzontal NOTE: Press the PAGES key twice to switch active panels. Customizing combo pages To adjust panel size, access the customize menu after selecting a combo page for display. 13 Pages | HOOK X series
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    Overlay data Used to select data shown on the Sonar and Structure pages. Show Overlay data Enables/disables the display of overlay data, allowing you to . 7. Press MENU and select Return to Overlays. Press ENTER. 8. Press MENU, select Done configuring and press ENTER. Pages | HOOK X series 14
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    in better image quality, better target separation and greater depth penetration. This unit supports High CHIRP, Medium CHIRP and Low CHIRP, depending on the transducer. CHIRP can be used with Lowrance conventional sonar transducers. • 50/200 kHz (Low/High CHIRP) • 83/200 kHz (Medium/High CHIRP) To
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    sonar scrolling, or press MENU and select Exit cursor mode. Sonar menu Press MENU from any sonar page to access the Sonar menu. Sonar menu (Advanced mode) (Only active with Downscan overlay turned on) Adjust Used to make adjustments to Sensitivity and Colorline/Grayscale. Sonar operation | HOOK
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    set too low, desired echoes may not be displayed. Colorline Helps distinguish fish or structure from the bottom by showing hard returns as light colors and soft returns as darker colors. A lower colorline setting display. Range settings display the Upper and Lower limits Used to select the upper
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    information. Frequency Controls the transducer frequency used by the unit. This unit supports conventional, CHIRP and DownScan sonar frequencies. Only frequencies supported by your transducer will appear on the Frequency menu. 50 kHz Sonar frequencies Best depth penetration with lower resolution
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    Ping speed Controls the rate the transducer uses to send sonar waves into the water. Ping speed adjustments can help reduce interference from other transducers. When using fishing modes, ping speed settings are optimized for the selected fishing conditions, so in most cases, adjustments are not
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    of fish detection since structure and suspended debris may be shown as a fish symbol on the display. DownScan options You can make adjustments to DownScan overlay settings from the sonar page. DownScan options are covered in more detail in the DownScan operation section. Sonar operation | HOOK
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    data to be displayed on top of the Sonar page. Overlay data setup is covered in the Pages section. Overlay data NOTE: The DownScan options menu will only be available when DownScan overlay is enabled. Stop sonar Prevents the transducer from transmitting to reduce/eliminate interference between
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    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. Sonar operation | HOOK X series 22
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    Resets selected fishing mode to default settings. That is useful when you want to clear settings adjustments made while using a fishing mode. Installation Installation menu Keel offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not
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    speed sensor. Transducer type Selects the type of transducer model attached to your unit. Temperature calibration Calibrates data from the transducer temperature sensor with data from a known temperature source to ensure the accuracy of temperature information. Sonar operation | HOOK X series 24
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    operation Features described in this section are for DownScan sonar. Refer to the Sonar operation section for information on conventional sonar. DownScan menu Press MENU from the DownScan page to view the DownScan menu. Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left
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    for most fishing conditions. Custom range - Upper and Lower limits Used to select the upper limit and lower limit of a section of the water column. That allows you to view a section of the water column. Contrast set to 40 Contrast set to 60 Contrast set to 80 DownScan operation | HOOK X series
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    depth readings, or you may receive incorrect depth information. DownScan options Frequency Controls the transducer frequency used by the unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth penetration. Ping Speed Controls the rate the transducer uses to send sonar waves
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    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. Stop sonar Prevents the transducer from transmitting to
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    Overlay data Allows you to select data to be displayed on top of the DownScan page. Overlay data setup is covered in the Pages section. Overlay data Settings Accesses the Settings menu. Refer to "Sonar settings" on page 22. 29 DownScan operation | HOOK X series
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    Settings Settings menu Accesses installation and configuration settings for your unit. System Adjusts unit settings like language, mute audio and advanced mode. (Advanced mode only, HOOK-5x & HOOK-7x) Settings menu (Advanced mode only) System menu Enables advanced features. Refer to "Advanced
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    , like key beeps, alarm sounds, etc. Advanced mode Enables features and settings only available with unit in Advanced mode. check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. Lowrance periodically updates unit software to add features and improve functionality. To see
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    shallower than the selected shallow threshold Sounds alarm when a fish symbol (Fish ID) appears on the sonar screen NMEA 0183 (HOOK-5x and HOOK-7x only) (optional Power/NMEA cable 000-0127-49) You can select the NMEA 0183 sentences the unit will use when connected a NMEA 0183 device. You can also
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    mm) with bracket HOOK-5x: 5.4" H (136 mm) x 6.9" W (174 mm); 5.9" H (151 mm) with bracket Display HOOK-4x: (4.3" diagonal) 16-bit color TFT LCD HOOK-5x: Automotive Sonar Max depth 300 ft (91 m) 455/800 kHz 1000 ft (305 m) 83/200 kHz 2500 ft (762 m) 50/200 kHz Available transducer frequencies
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    drain Fuse type HOOK -7x General 5.3" H (234 mm) x 9.2" W (136 mm); 5.9" H (151 mm) with bracket (7" diagonal) 16 V 10 to 17 V Typical: 1.1 A 3-amp Automotive Max depth Available transducer frequencies Max speed Transducer Transducer cable Sonar 300 ft (91 m) 455/800 kHz 1000 ft (305 m) 83/200
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    Contact information Customer Service: AMER: 800-628-4487 EMEA: +44 1794 51 0010 APAC: 1300 628426 Ordering accessories US: http://store.navico.com Other countries: Visit your local dealer or distributor. Visit our website For additional regional support information: www.lowrance.com/technicalsupport
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    *988-11012-002* www.lowrance.com
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