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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First!............................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: LMS-320 and LMS-320DF........ 3
How LMS-320 Sonar Works......................................................... 5
How LMS-320 GPS Works........................................................... 6
Introduction to GPS and WAAS...................................................8
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions..............10
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories........................................ 13
Preparations................................................................................13
Transducer Installation..............................................................13
Recommended Tools and Supplies......................................... 14
Selecting a Transducer Location............................................ 14
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting..................... 16
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation.......................................22
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches.............................. 23
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation................................................. 23
Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation................................................. 25
Sensor Chart............................................................................... 27
Optional Speed Sensor Installation....................................... 28
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module.................................................. 29
Power Connections......................................................................30
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections............................................... 31
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, in-Dash or Portable .................... 33
Bracket Installation................................................................ 34
in-Dash Installation................................................................ 36
Portable Installation............................................................... 36
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation...................................37
Other Accessories........................................................................38
Sec. 3: Basic Sonar Operation...............................................41
Keyboard..................................................................................... 41
Power/Lights on and Off............................................................. 42
Main Menu.................................................................................. 42
Pages ........................................................................................... 44
Satellite Status Page.............................................................. 44
Navigation Page...................................................................... 45
Map Page................................................................................. 45
Sonar Page .............................................................................. 46
LMS-320 Series Sonar Quick Reference.................................... 49
Sonar Operations........................................................................ 50
Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar Chart........................................ 52
Other Free Training Aids....................................................... 53
Sec. 4: Sonar Options & Other Features ............................55
ASP (Advanced Signal Processing)......................................... 55