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Other Free Training Aids
The sonar options section discusses Fish I.D., fish alarms and other
features in more detail. If you or a friend has Internet access, you can also
learn more about interpreting what you see on your sonar screen. Visit our
web site, www.lowrance.com. Be sure to check out the free Sonar
Tutorial, which includes animated illustrations and more pictures of actual
sonar returns, all described in detail. There's even a "printer friendly"
version of the tutorial available on our web site…it makes a great
supplement to this operation manual!
You can also download a free copy of our Sonar Viewer software. This
PC-based software application plays back any sonar chart log recorded
with a Lowrance sonar product. Features include:
• Adjustable range, zoom, sensitivity, Colorline®
, noise rejection,
surface clarity, etc. of the recorded file.
• Interpretation of sonar signals can be user defined.
• Operates like a Windows Multimedia Player with forward,
reverse, pause, fast forward, fast reverse, and scroll buttons.
• Adjustments update the entire record displayed
• Window can dynamically be sized on your monitor.
• Mouse cursor shows GPS position, depth and sounding number
anywhere on the visible record.
For the ultimate training aid, be sure to download the free emulator
software for your unit. Aside from being just plain fun, this program
can help you learn both basic and advanced operations without burning
boat fuel! Lowrance is the first sonar manufacturer to provide this type
of training tool for customers.
This PC application simulates the actual sonar/GPS unit on your
computer. You can run it from your computer keyboard or use your
mouse to press the virtual keys. Easy download and installation
instructions are available on our web site.