Underwater objects such as submerged tree stumps or rocks can also be detected by the Sidelooker transducer. These objects usually appear as thicker vertical targets. The Sidelooker sounding beam is transmitted very close to the surface of the water. In rough or choppy water this turbulence may appear on the Sidelooker display as “noise” or “clutter.” The Side- looker will also display noise or clutter when your boat travels at high speeds or in very shallow water. For best results, use the Sidelooker at idle or slow trolling speeds.
On the Sidelooker Page, you may select one of three views using the Sidelooker View option in the Setup menu. These are labeled F, G, and H to match the three Window options which include Sidelooker views.
View F looks only to the port (left) side of your boat. The boat symbol appears at the top of the display and the dashed vertical line appear on the right side of the screen.
View G looks to both sides of your boat. The boat symbol appears at the top of the display and the dashed vertical line appears in the center of the screen.
View H looks only to the starboard (right) side of your boat. The boat symbol appears at the top of the display and the dashed vertical line appears on the left side of the screen.
Here are the special items on this display:
Boat symbol This is pointing forward on the screen to indicate that, on the Sidelooker Page, the view is from above, as seen from a
Dashed
vertical line The scrolling vertical line is drawn under, or behind, the boat symbol to indicate the division between the information produced by the left and the right sidelooker transducer elements.
Side range This is the maximum distance the unit will be able to see using the current range setting. Remember that the sound waves move out at a shallow angle, so this distance is
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