Eagle Electronics SEAFINDER 500C User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First! ................................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications ...........................................................2
How Sonar Works ................................................................................4
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions.......................5
Section 2: Installation & Accessories...........................................7
Preparations.........................................................................................7
Transducer Installation.......................................................................7
Recommended Tools and Supplies ..................................................8
Selecting a Transducer Location .....................................................9
How low should you go? .................................................................10
Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mounting ......................................11
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting ............................12
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation (single-frequency only) .......19
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches .....................................20
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation ........................................................22
Testing Determines Best Location ................................................23
Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation ........................................................24
Speed/Temperature Sensors..............................................................26
Optional Speed Sensor Installation ..................................................27
Power Connections.............................................................................29
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable ...........................31
Face Cover..........................................................................................35
Basic Sonar Operation ..................................................................37
Keyboard ............................................................................................37
Power/lights on and off ......................................................................38
Main Menu .........................................................................................39
Pages ..................................................................................................40
Basic Sonar Quick Reference ............................................................45
Sonar Operations ...............................................................................46
Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar Chart ...............................................50
Other Free Training Aids ..............................................................50
Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features .............................53