Page 2 - All screens in this manual are simulated.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 3INSTALLATION - BRACKET ................................................
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; has ever built. The wide “Clearvision” screen shows the; INSTALLATION
3 INTRODUCTION The X-65 is the latest member of the Lowrance family that combines a highperformance sonar with a wide screen. Using menu features and “soft-key” operation, the X-65 is also one of the easiest to use sonars thatLowrance ® has ever built. The wide “Clearvision” screen shows the underwa...
Page 4 - as close to the power source as possible.
4 POWER CONNECTIONSThe X-65 works from a twelve-volt battery system. For the best results,attach the power cable directly to the battery. You can attach the powercable to an accessory or power buss, however you may have problemswith electrical interference. Therefore, it’s safer to go ahead and atta...
Page 5 - POWER CONNECTIONS
5 RED WIRE 3 amp FUSE BLACK WIRE 12 VOLT BATTERY TO SPEED/TEMP SENSOR (Not included) POWER CONNECTIONS To X-65 TRANSDUCER INSTALLATIONSome X-65s are packed with a HS-WSBK transom mount transducer. Itcan be installed on any outboard or stern-drive (inboard\outboard) pow-ered boat. It can also be perm...
Page 6 - LOWRANCE
6 KEYBOARDThe keyboard has keys arranged in two vertical columns beneath thearrow keys. The menu key near the bottom left corner of the keyboardactivates the first menu page. The other keys are used to activate thealarm menu, make menu selections, and change modes. MODE - Pressing this key switches ...
Page 7 - OPERATION
7 MENUSThe X-65 uses menus extensively to guide you through the functions andfeatures of the unit. To use the menus, simply press the MENU key. Theoptions on the menus let you to customize the unit to your particular needsand water conditions. Use the up and down arrow keys to move to differentmenus...
Page 14 - GRAYLINE; To adjust the GRAYLINE level, press the MENU key, then press the up
14 ZOOM - MANUAL MODEThe Z-IN (zoom-in) and Z-OUT (zoom-out) keys enlarge and reduce thesize of the echoes on the screen when the unit is in the manual mode, thesame as the automatic mode. However, you can manually adjust thezoom when the unit is in the manualmode. To do this, press the MENUkey, the...
Page 21 - When the zone alarm is set, press the EXIT key to erase the menus.
21 the second "0" to a "1". Next, press theright arrow key again and press thedown arrow key once. This changesthe "1" at the end of the number to a"0". The depth now shows 10 feet. Press the ENT key to accept thissetting. The X-65 returns to the alarmsmenu, showing a...
Page 23 - To turn the speaker off, highlight the
23 The ASP feature has two levels -Normal and High. If you have highnoise levels, try using the “High” ASPsetting. However, if you are havingtrouble with noise, we suggest thatyou take steps to find the interferencesource and fix it, rather than continu-ally using the unit with the high ASPsetting. ...
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26 foot to the depth, since the transduceris one foot below the surface. Pressthe right arrow key, then the up ordown arrow keys until 1.0 appears inthe "Adj Keel" box, as shown at right,then press the ENT key. This immedi-ately changes the digital depth displayat the top of the screen by on...
Page 27 - WINDOWS SUMMARY
27 WINDOWS SUMMARY GROUP "F" GROUP "H" GROUP "D" GROUP "A" GROUP "E" GROUP "G" GROUP "C" GROUP "B"
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING
28 TROUBLESHOOTING If your unit is not working, or if you need technical help, please use thefollowing troubleshooting section before contacting the factory customerservice department. It may save you the trouble of returning your unit. Unit won’t turn on:1. Check the power cable’s connection at the...
Page 32 - UPS Return Service; Please include your name, address, and daytime telephone number.
32 UPS Return Service Lowrance Electronics and United Parcel Service (UPS) are proud to offerall of our customers free shipping for all units sent to us for repair orservice. If you have to send this unit to the factory, and you are in thecontinental United States, use the enclosed UPS shipping labe...
Page 33 - Accessory Ordering Information; or call
33 This UPS shipping offer is good only in the continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii). KEEP THIS LABEL! YOU WILL NEED IT IF YOU EVER NEED TO RETURN YOUR UNIT TO THE FACTORY FOR REPAIR. Accessory Ordering Information To order accessories such as power cables or transducers, please con...
Page 35 - How to Obtain Service
35 How to Obtain Service (Canadian Customers Only) We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrancereplacement parts. If you need service or repairs, contact the Lowrance Factory CustomerService Department at the toll-free number listed below. A technician ...
Page 36 - replacement parts. If you're in the United States and
36 LITHO IN U.S.A. 988-0133-19 How to Obtain Service (U.S.A. Only) We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service andgenuine Lowrance ® replacement parts. If you're in the United States and you have questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Depart-ment using our ...