Eagle Electronics 500CDF manual Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity

Models: 500CDF

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2.The Keel Offset dialog box appears with a plus (+) sign at the front of the box.

3.Press to the first number, then press to change the number to 1.

4.Press to the second number, them press to change the num- ber to 5, then press EXIT. The depth indicators now accurately show the water depth from surface to bottom.

Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity

The sensitivity controls the ability of the unit to pick up echoes. Sensi- tivity can be adjusted, because water conditions vary greatly. A low sensitivity level (from zero to 50 percent) 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 Graylineand some surface clut- ter.

Automatic Sensitivity

The default sensitivity mode is automatic. The unit bases the sensitiv- ity level on water depth and conditions. When the unit is in the auto- matic mode, sensitivity is automatically adjusted to keep a solid bottom signal displayed, plus a little more power. This gives it the capability to show fish and other detail.

However, situations occur when it becomes necessary to increase or de- crease the sensitivity. This typically happens when you wish to see more detail, so an increase in sensitivity is indicated. Or, wave action and boat wakes can create enough tiny air bubbles to clutter much of the water column. In that case, a decrease in sensitivity is indicated to reduce some of the clutter.

The control bar used to adjust sensitivity up or down is the same whether the unit is in the automatic or manual mode. In automatic you

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Eagle Electronics 500CDF manual Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity