Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LCR4 ID Humminbird
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION PREPARATION………………………………………………………. 2 Parts Supplied……………………………………………………………………. 2 Accessories……………………………………………………………………….
TRANSDUCER MOUNTING PROCEDURE Humminbird’s high - speed transducer is supplied with your LCR. This transducer has been designed to give good high speed readings on most all boat designs, including aluminum. Please carefully consider the following before in stalling your transducer.
element to be mounted below the bottom of the boat hull keeping the transducer out of turbulent water and insuring good hig h speed operation. The transducer will absorb the blow of any obstruction by rotating up out of the metal spring bracket without harming the transducer, or your boat.
Step 2. BRACKET INSTALLATION (Aluminum Boats) - To install the metal bracket on an aluminum boat locate the template on the transom between rows of rivets, or ribs that are on the bottom of the boat. Align the template so that the bottom corner of the template nearest the center of the transom is on the bottom edge of the transom.
To install the metal bracket on a fiberglass boat, locate the temp late on the transom in the same manner as for an aluminum boat. (See Figure C) NOTE: On boats with more than 15 degree deadrise angle it may be necessary to mount the transducer slightly off parallel with the water level.
Step 4 TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY - Insert the transducer assembly into the metal bracket from the bottom. Push up until the holes in the plastic pivot align with the uppermost holes in the bracket. Slide the O - ring on to the headed pin and insert it through th e two parts.
using the 5/32” allen wrench provided. The screws are visible through the access holes on each side of the metal bracket. Check to make sure the transducer main body is rigidly fastened to the pivot.
4. Put transducer in the water. The bottom of the transducer should be in a flat area and should be in good contact with the bottom of the boat. 5. Operate the LCR with the boat operating at high speed. The transducer may have t o be moved in order to find an area where satisfactory operation is observed.
INSTALLING THE LCR The LCR should be mounted on a flat, solid surface for maximum stability. The low profile swivel mount has four holes drilled in the base. It is recommended that all four holes be used. Position the swivel base and drill four ¼” diameter holes.
OTHER MOUNTING OPTIONS 1. The LCR gimbal bracket can also be mounted on the SM - 4, quick disconnect swivel mount. 2. The LCR gimbal bracket can also be mounted directly to the dash without the swivel mount, however, this method is not recommended since the unit cannot be rotated.
“Transducer”. Note: An adapter (AD - 4) is available to allow use of an old waterproof (BNC) transducer with the LCR, but be sure that the transducer is a 16degree. A 32 - degree transducer cannot be used. A 11/8” hole must be drilled to pull thr ough the transducer connector.
INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION Testing should be performed with the boat in the water, however you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat trailered. Press POWER once to turn the unit on. There will be an audible chirp when any butt on is pressed to confirm the button press.
USING THE LCR INTRODUCTION Before attempting to install or operate your H umminbird LCR, it is recommended that you read the operations manual thoroughly. The LCR4 - ID and LCR40 - ID have a number of special features not found on other depth sounders.
USING THE LCR INTRODUCTION The reading at the far right hand position of the display illustrates that which is being passed over at that time. If you are familiar with a flasher unit, you might think of the information coming on the right side of the screen as the information that would be seen at one instant on a flasher (see Figure 1).
USING THE LCR INTRODUCTION TheLCR4 - ID and LCR40 - ID use a special and very unique liquid crystal display. Ordinary LCD's have two colors - black and white. The black color, as was explained earlier, is made by blocking the light that comes into the display.
USING THE LCR TOTAL SCREEN UPDATE TOTAL SCREEN UPDATE® What is Total Screen Update? Total screen update is a unique feature of Humminbird LCRs. It will allow you, when changing depth scales, to totally change or update the sc reen to the new depth scale.
USING THE LCR OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS For example, if you go over some interesting structure or fish, you will be able to zoom in for a better look without going back over the area. Simply activate the zo om and the information that is stored in memory will be recalled and the total screen will be updated (changed) to show the zoom information.
USING THE LCR OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Please read the Theory of Operation in the front of the manual for a detailed explanation of the ID feature. Below are some tips to help you use this advanced ID feature: A. The bottom and anything attached to t he bottom are displayed in black.
USING THE LCR OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 4. Automatic or Manual Mode Automatic Mode - Each time the unit is turned on, the automatic feature is on. In the automatic mode the sensitivity is adjusted automatically to give a good return and the correct depth range is selected .
USING THE LCR OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Also, in the manual mode everything below the bottom is no longer blacked out, therefore a second return or double echo can be displayed if desired. (See figure 15). Also, the hardness of the bottom can be de termined by the thickness of the bottom return.
USING THE LCR OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS word Zoom appears in the lower part of the display, indi c ating that the Zoom is on. You will also notice that the entire screen has been changed to show an expanded view of the area from the top of the Zoom Range to the bottom of the Zoom Range.
USING THE LCR OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS In bottom lock the expanded inform ation always comes onto the screen at the same location. However, as the information moves across the screen and as the bottom contour moves up or down, the displayed information will also move so that you can see the actual bottom contour.
USING THE LCR OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Automatic Mode : In the automatic mode a continuous alarm will sound only when the bottom depth is equal to or less than the alarm set ting. Fish entering the alarm range will not trigger the alarm unless of course the fish alarm is on.
USING THE LCR OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 9. Depth: In the automatic mode, the proper depth range is found as soon as the unit is turned on. As you move into deeper water and the bottom goes off the screen the next deeper depth range will automati cally be activated.
USING THE LCR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The surface temperature gauge is a valuable fishing and boating aid. It will measure water temperature in one - tenth of degr ees and display the reading on the LCR screen. The probe and computer controlled elec tronics have been designed for an accurate indication and an extremely fast response time.
USING THE LCR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CARING FOR YOUR LCR Since your Humninbird LCR is completely waterproof, it can be cleaned with soap and water or hosed off after salt water use with no fear of damage to the unit or its electronics. When cleaning the lens, it is suggested you use a chamois cloth and a non - abrasive cleaner such as Windex.
USING THE LCR LEARNING TO USE YOUR LCR LEARNING TO USE YOUR LCR After installing the unit, transducer, and power cable as instructe d, the LCR is ready for use. By following the steps below you will be able to quickly learn how to use the LCR. Also, trouble shooting suggestions are listed in these steps.
USING THE LCR LEARNING TO USE YOUR LCR Step 3 Press the depth set button once to change to the next lowest range. If the bottom is deeper than this range, the computer will auto matically change back to the proper range. By pressing the depth set button three or four times you will see that the depth range will change.
USING THE LCR LEARNING TO USE YOUR LCR Step 7 Press the Fish Alarm on/off button. Notice the indicator in the lower part of the screen indicating the Fish Alarm is on. Now if an object is de tected between the surface and the bottom, a short alarm sound will be heard.
USING THE LCR LEARNING TO READ THE DISPLAY LEARNING TO READ THE DISPLAY The following illustrations show some typical display with bottom, structure, and target returns. These should help you in interpreting the information b eing displayed on your LCR.
U SING THE LCR LEARNING TO READ THE DISPLAY Brush or thick standing timber will appear as a thick mass with holes or gaps as shown above. Notice how the strong fish returns (red dots with black behind) can be easily distinguished. Ther mocline is a temperature change at a certain depth in the water.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Your Humminbird fishfinder is designed to provide years of trouble free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedures to ensure your Humminbird cont inues to deliver top performance.
MAINTENANCE AND W ARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Do not attempt to repair the fishfinder yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside, and special tools and techniques are required for reassembly to ensure the waterproof integrity of the housing.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING Second, inspect the transducer cable from end to end for breaks, kinks, or cuts in the outer casing of the cable. Also ensure the transducer is fully submerged in water. If the transducer is connected to the unit through a switch, temporarily connect it directly to the unit and try again.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING 5. The unit comes on before I press POWER, and won't turn off. Check the transducer cable. If the outer jacket of the cable has been cut and the cable is in con tact with bare metal, you need to repair the cut with electrical tape.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY WARRANTY HUMMINBIRD ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY First year repairs (from original date of purchase) on your Humminbird fishfinder are absolutely free.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY SERVICE POLICY SERVICE POLICY This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies to Humminbird units returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama, and is subject to change without notice. All repair work is performed by factory - trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifi cations.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY CUSTOMER SUPPORT CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have any questions, call our Humminbird Customer Support Hotline: 1 - 334 - 687 - 0503 Throughout the U.
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