Lowrance X96 200khz Fishfinder - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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Possible cause:
Most likely a too thin/long wire or a bad connection.
Are you also sure the voltage drops to 7volts? Where? On the finder? Did you check also the where the finder's power wires are connected to the main power wires?

A VOM would be an essential tool.

Are you looking for the little fish symbols?
Press MENU, down arrow to SONAR FEATURES and press ENT. Arrow to FISH SYMBOLS and press ENT. Press EXIT twice. Any significant return in the water will now show up as a fish symbol.

Are you looking for the fish arches?
You won't get any arches unless the boat is moving and of course there are fish passing within the transducers signal. The shallower the water, the less area you are covering and less likely to get a fish return.

There is an OK guide to understanding what you see on the sonar screen at the link below. It if pretty technical but parts of it may help you out.

http://primus.lowrance.com/support/resultDisplay.do?gotoLink=5&docType=1000&contextId=351%3A5.47%2C11918.11930%2C22.47&clusterName=ClusterPublic&lang=english&docset=%2FDocuments%2FSonar&contentId=9de88fa2-0b60-4b44-a470-29ee14767b3e&responseId=135ccbe2cfd4f608%3A1fe88d%3A122773df7e0%3A7c2&groupId=4&answerGroup=1&score=981&page=http%3A%2F%2Fprimus.lowrance.com%2Ficr%2FSonar%2FChart+Tutorial.htm&result=0&excerpt=Chart+Tutorial+Deciphering+Sonar+Charts.&question=chart+tutorial&resultType=5000#Goto5

An X96 owners manual can be downloaded from http://www.lowrance.com/en/Downloads/Manuals/

This depends on how muddy or clear the water is. If muddy or there is a LOT of floating sediment in the water, most fishfinders will have trouble getting a good image through the dirty/brackish water. You might not be doing anything wrong in this case.

Sensitivity and grayline are your main adjustment settings, assuming you have your transducer located correctly at the right depth in relation to your hull and the waterline as well.

Does the clutter extend all the way from the surface to the bottom? If so, try reducing sensitivty... if clutter is moreso near the surface or top of the screen, then this is probably because the transducer is getting aerated water or distrubed water over it and causing the clutter and readings.

As a good rule, match the sensitivity setting tot he grayline setting. I.e. if you have sensitivity at 90%, put grayline at 90% also.

Hope that helps!

Your transducer needs to be adjusted so the return signal can be picked up. Some of these have to be super tuned to receive the signal. Also the transducer may be moving ever so slightly when the boat is traveling at speed. You may have some water turbulence interference all contibute to signal return.

If your Lowrance Mark 5x DSi won't power up, there are a few things you can try:

1. Check the power source: Make sure the unit is properly connected to a power source that is providing the correct voltage. Check the power cable and connections for any damage or loose connections.
2. Check the fuses: The Mark 5x DSi has a fuse on the back of the unit. Check to make sure it hasn't blown. If it has, replace it with a new fuse of the same amperage.
3. Reset the unit: Try resetting the unit by pressing and holding the power button for 10-15 seconds. This will force the unit to shut down and reset.
4. Check for water damage: If the unit has been exposed to water or moisture, it may be damaged. Check for any signs of water damage, such as corrosion on the connectors or internal components.

If none of these solutions work, it may be necessary to take the unit to a professional for repair or replacement.

To connect your Lowrance Hook 7 fish finder to your Minn Kota trolling motor with Universal Sonar 2, you will need the MKR-US2-10 adapter cable. This cable is specifically designed for connecting Lowrance and other fish finders to Minn Kota motors with Universal Sonar 2 technology

To exit Simulator mode on a Lowrance Hook2 4x Fishfinder, you will need to navigate through the device's menu settings. The exact steps may vary depending on the specific version of the Hook2 4x, but in general, you will need to:

1. Press the power button to turn on the device
2. Press the menu button
3. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the "System" menu
4. Use the arrow buttons to select "Simulator" and press enter
5. Use the arrow buttons to select "Off" and press enter

It's important to refer to the user manual of your Hook2 4x for the specific instructions on exiting simulator mode as the exact steps may vary depending on the version of the Hook2 4x you have.

Question edited for clarity. Make sure you got the correct transducer Your model comes in single frequency and dual frequency. Make sure the connection on the back of the unit is good and you have no corroded or missing pins. Make sure the software is up to date. Lowrance LMS-525C DF Fish Finder Parts Product Description: Designed for salt water or downrigger tracking, this dual-frequency sonar/GPS chartplotter provides additional 50 kHz readings, in addition to a high-res 480 x 480 display on a 5" screen and many professional features. * Dual-frequency 50/200 kHz * Precision 12-parallel channel external GPS+WAAS receiver * Lowrance radar compatible * LowranceNET® networking (NMEA 2000® certification pending) * High-speed ethernet connection links multiple Lowrance display units and modules to operate independently on shared network data, including sonar 200 khz transducer PDRT-WBL Part #106-89 Shoot-thru-hull mount, 20 degree pod type with remote temperature (200 kHz). (20 ft cable) Dual Frequency Transducer HP-DFBL260 Part #106-82 Thru-hull-mount, dual frequency bronze housing, high-power multiple element (50 kHz 19 degree & 200 kHz 6 degree). HST-DFSBL Part #106-77 Transom-mount, dual frequency skimmer with built-in temperature sensor. (25 feet of cable) https://www.google.com/search?q=lowrance+lms-525c+df+software+update ..

Not available online and one article says updates come from Lowrance. https://www.google.com/search?q=Lowrance+LMF-400+digital+gauge+software https://www.google.com/search?q=LMF400_Low_upd_v150.luf ..

It is a known issue with that unit. https://www.google.com/search?q=Lowrance+HDS8+fishfinder+comes+on+and+then+shuts+off ..

Question edited for clarity. The first thing to check is the fuse to the unit. The could be a fuse block for accessories on the boat, or it could be an inline fuse to the unit itself or both. The pull all the plugs from the rear of the unit and check for corrosion. Spray with WD40 and replace the plugs carefully and tighten the fixing screws evenly. If that doesn't fix it, it may be the transducer, but you should still get a picture for chartplotting. There is no way to check them for correct operation, but try this https://sportfishingbuddy.com/how-to-tell-if-transducer-is-bad/ so if all that fails, you will need to return it for repair. There are some troubleshooting ideas here. This easy fix is on the Lowrance site *Screen goes dark?: If your display turns on, shows the blue Lowrance screen, and then goes completely dark, most likely you have accidently shut your backlight off while powering off your unit. To resolve this problem, once the unit is powered on and the screen is dark, simply press the "Power" button a few times until the screen brightens back up. Do not hold the "Power" button down, just quickly press and release the button. To prevent this from happening again, when powering off your display, simply press the "Power" button one time and then select "Power Off." This will save all settings and features and safely shut down your display. https://www.lowrance.com/help-and-support/?guideTitle=Display-Problems&guideId=003-043 https://www.google.com/search?q=lowrance+HDS+12+repair ..

Quits working or stops reading the bottom? THE transducer is the culprit. Make sure it stays in contact with the water when running... BUT - NOT too deep in the water so as to cause water flow disturbance!!!

Wrong, if it was set-up properly it would not lose depth. Dealer is F.O.S., ... or incompetent!!

The model Elite 5x from Lowrance is a bit out dated, I currently have one on my boat, That model would require GPS signal to be able to read MPH unfortunately it does not. Not sure if they made a GPS puck for that model. That wire lead set can and probably is being used on a few different models that support that function. Hope that helps.. BTW I have had mine since 2013 and still works great. There is a GPS speedometer available through LOWE boats with 4 INCH bezel. I am a LOWE boat dealer, General Manager at Beacon Marine in Junction City KS.

Once deleted, they are gone.

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A transducer does not give "colors".. the unit its plugged into provides the colors.. 50khz for deep water.. 200khz for shallow water.. A transducer simply sends and receives signals to and from whatever is on the bottom of the lake...

For deep water you will want to run the lowest hertz setting. For example, if you have the option for 80hZ or 600hZ, then the 80hZ would be for deep water and the 600hZ would be for shallow water.