User manual EAGLE SEAFINDER 240DF OPERATION INSTRUCTION

[. . . ] 988-0143-641 www. eaglesonar. com Fish-finding & Depth Sounding Sonars FishEasy 2, FishEasy 2T, FishEasy 2 Portable, SeaFinder 240DF Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright © 2002 Eagle Electronics All rights reserved. Eagle® is a registered trademark of Eagle Electronics Marine-Tex is a trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc. Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. All screens in this manual are simulated. For free owner's manuals and other information, visit our web site: www. eaglesonar. com Eagle Electronics P. O. Box 669 Catoosa, OK USA 74015 Printed in USA. Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] SPLIT CHART This shows the normal view of the underwater world from the surface to the bottom on the right side of the screen. The left side shows an enlarged or "zoomed" version of the echoes appearing on the right side. A zoom message, such as "2X, " appears at the bottom of the "zoomed" side of the screen. Split Chart page with normal view at right; zoomed view at left. DUAL-FREQUENCY SPLIT CHART (SeaFinder 240DF only) This page shows sonar data from the 50 kHz transducer element on the left side of the screen and data from the 200 kHz transducer on the right side. All other functions and features are the same as the Full Chart page. Dual-Frequency Split Chart page, with 50 kHz view at left and 200 kHz view at right. 31 You can adjust the sensitivity in each window. To change the 200 kHz window's sensitivity, press MENU until the SENSE 200K menu appears. Press UP ARROW to increase the sensitivity, DOWN ARROW to decrease it. Change the 50 kHz window sensitivity in the same way, but use the SENSE 50K menu. Dual-Frequency Split Chart page. The 50 kHz sensitivity menu is shown at left and the 200 kHz sensitivity menu is shown at right. Lrg DIGITAL (Large Digital) The Large Digital page shows all information in big numbers. The digital depth display is at the top of this screen, followed by the temperature, speed, and distance readings. NOTE: Temperature, speed, and distance require a temperature or speed sensor. These may be optional equipment, depending on the sonar model you purchased. Large Digital page. 32 RANGE When turned on for the first time, the unit automatically adjusts the depth range according to water conditions. It always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen. You can over-ride the automatic range control and manually select a range. When you're finished, press PWR to clear the menu from the display. Range Select menu. This unit has the following ranges: 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200, 300, 500, 800 and 1, 000 feet. The 2X zoom doubles the size of the echoes on the display; the 4X zoom quadruples the echo size. Zoom screen, showing Zoom menu and the 2X zoom indicator at the top right of the screen. 33 To zoom the display, first press the MENU key until the ZOOM menu appears. Use the arrow keys to select either 2X or 4X zoom, then press PWR to clear the menu. When the display is in Zoom mode, the screen will show a zoom indicator box at the top right corner of the screen. This is a reminder that the display is zoomed, and it tells what level of zoom is in effect. To turn the zoom feature off, press the MENU key until the ZOOM menu appears. Use the arrow keys to select OFF, then press PWR to clear the menu. Important Tip: Your unit has the handy ability to quickly zoom in on any portion of the water column with just the touch of an arrow key. The Zoom Pan feature lets you rapidly move the zoomed area up and down to different depths. By "pointing" your zoom at different portions of the chart as it scrolls, you can get a good, close-up look at structure or cover below you. [. . . ] We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. REMINDER: You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required. EAGLE ELECTRONICS PO BOX 669, CATOOSA, OK 74015 (800) 324-1354 61 How to Obtain Service. . . . . . in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Eagle replacement parts. If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. [. . . ]