User manual LOWRANCE RADAR AND RIM 200 OPERATION

[. . . ] 988-0161-012 www. lowrance. com Radar Operation Instruction Manual Copyright © 2007 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. Lowrance® is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. NMEA 2000® is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association. Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations and special offers at any time. [. . . ] NOTE: When switching radar ranges, you likely will need to adjust Gain, STC and FTC settings to achieve optimum performance. To adjust radar range: 1. From the radar page, press MENU, select RADAR RANGE and press ENT, which will open the radar range list. Use to select the desired range and press ENT. The range you chose is now in use on the radar display. 22 Radar Range selected (left). List of radar ranges (right). Tip: Once you are comfortable with the various radar range options, you can easily switch ranges by pressing the ZIN or ZOUT keys. Radar Echo Expansion The Radar Echo Expansion feature will make weak signals more visible on the display by lengthening radar echoes. To turn Radar Echo Expansion On/Off: 1. From the radar page, press MENU, highlight RADAR ECHO EXPANSION and press ENT to turn it on (check) or turn it off (uncheck). Radar Echo Expansion is good for seeing weak echo returns -- like birds -- at a distance. Remember, when Echo Expansion is on, all signals on the display will be enlarged, including clutter. Echo Trail Interval The Echo Trail Interval feature displays an on-screen history (trail) of the movements of all radar targets. To adjust Echo Trail Interval 1. From the radar page, press MENU, select ECHO TRAIL INTERVAL and press ENT, which will launch the Echo Trail Interval menu. The Echo Trail Interval menu will display a series of intervals with options ranging from Continuous to Off. Use to highlight the desired interval and press ENT. NOTE: This feature is best used in open water or when your vessel is stationary and you are tracking a moving target. If Echo Trail Interval is on and your vessel is moving, the display will be crowded with trails for every target, including stationary targets, like lighthouses and land. 23 Clear Radar Trails This feature is used to clear radar trails created with the Echo Trail Interval command. To clear radar trails: 1. From the Radar Page, press MENU, highlight CLEAR RADAR TRAILS and press ENT. All radar trails are now cleared off the radar display. Adjust Radar PPI Offset Adjusts vertical and horizontal offset of the PPI, allowing you to see more of what is in front, behind or on either side of you. To Adjust Radar PPI Offset: 1. From the Radar Page, press MENU, select ADJUST RADAR PPI OFFSET and press ENT. Four arrows will surround the Plan Position Indicator (PPI). Use , to move the PPI to the desired location. [. . . ] We reserve the right to do so without notice. . . . in Canada: If you're in Canada and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the following toll-free number: 905-629-1614 (not toll-free) 8 a. m. [. . . ]