Lowrance electronic LCX-15CI, LCX-15CT manual Sonar Options, Automatic Sensitivity

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SONAR OPTIONS

Sensitivity

The sensitivity controls the ability of the unit to pick up echoes. A low sensitivity level excludes much of the bottom information, fish signals, and other target information. High sensitivity levels let you see this detail, but it can also clutter the screen with many undesired signals. Typically, the best sensitivity level shows a good solid bottom signal with Grayline and some surface clutter.

The sensitivity is adjusted to keep a solid bottom signal displayed, plus a little more when the unit is in the automatic mode. This gives it the capa- bility to show fish and other detail.

However, situations occur where it becomes necessary to increase or decrease the sensitivity. This typically happens when you wish to see more detail, so an increase in sensitivity is indicated. The procedure to adjust it is the same whether the unit is in the automatic or manual mode.

To adjust the sensitivity, press the MENU key, then select “Sensitiv- ity”. The screen at right appears. The sensitivity control has a ver- tical adjustment bar. The number at the bottom of the bar shows the percentage of sensitivity in use.

To increase the sensitivity level, press the up arrow key. As you press the key, the control knob

will move upward and the percentage will increase in value. You can also see the difference on the chart record as it scrolls. When the sensitivity is at the desired level, release the key.

To decrease the sensitivity level, press the down arrow key. The control knob will move downward and the percentage will decrease. When the sensitivity is at the desired level, release the key. When you reach either the maximum or minimum limit, a tone sounds.

To erase the menu, press the EXIT key.

Automatic Sensitivity

The unit can adjust the sensitivity for you. It bases the sensitivity level on water depth and conditions. To turn this on, press the MENU key, then

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Contents LCX-15CI LCX-15CT Never use this product while operating a vehicle Specifications Table of Contents Accessories IntroductionModel Transducers ModelInstallation BracketPower Connections NMEA/DGPS Wiring NMEA/DGPSAccessory Connections Speed/Temperature ConnectionsTemperature and Speed/Temperature Installation Examples Sonar ConnectorMMC Keyboard Full Sonar Chart PagesSplit Zoom Sonar Chart Menus Sensitivity Sonar OptionsAutomatic Sensitivity Colorline Range AutomaticRange Manual Range Upper and Lower LimitsStop Chart Chart SpeedZoom Depth CursorChart Data Sonar FeaturesSurface Clarity Transducer FrequencyNoise Rejection Sonar Features Fish Symbols Fish DepthsLOG Sonar Chart Data Alarms AudioDepth Alarms Zone AlarmSonar Setup Fish AlarmTransducer Type Keel Offset Reset Water DistanceCalibrate Speed Sonar Simulator System SetupUnits of Measure Set Local Time Communications PortsConfigure Nmea Configure DgpsReset Options Popup Help Hide GPS featuresSoftware Information GPS Operation Introduction to GPSNever use this GPS receiver while operating a vehicle Auto Search Finding Your PositionManual Initialization Position Aquisition GPS Operation Pages Require DgpsStatus Customizing the Status Screen NavigationCustomizing the Navigation Screen MapPage Cursor Cursor Distance Map OrientationNORTH-UP Range Rings/Grid Lines Auto ZoomMap Data Map Categories Drawn IconsPlot Trail Edit Trail Navigate a TrailPage New Trail Trail OptionsDelete All Trails Waypoints Saving the Cursor Position as a WaypointSaving a New Position Average Position Waypoint InformationWaypoint Navigation MAN Overboard Cancel Navigation RoutesCreate a Route Page Follow a Route GPS SimulatorGPS Setup Coordinate SystemMap Fix Datum Position Pinning Important Alarm Notes Timers/Alarm Clock Trip CalculatorUnit won’t turn on Unit freezes, locks up, or operates erraticallyNo fish arches when the Fish ID feature is off Noise Lowrance ELECTRONICS, INC Full ONE-YEAR Warranty Datums Datums Datums Lowrance Databases License Agreement Databases Limited Warranty Page Transferring GPS Data to/from a MMC How to Obtain Service How to Obtain Service U.S.A. Only