Model No. D10D OPERATION MANUAL FishTrax™ 1C Fish Finder (FT1PXC) To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read this manual carefully before using this product. INTRODUCTION TO FISHTRAX™ INTELLIGENT SONAR FishTrax™ Intelligent Sonar uses SONAR sound waves to detect depth, locate fish, and define bottom contour, composition and structure.
SAFETY INFORM ATION • • • • • Periodically wipe the face with a dry cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents on this device. Only qualified personnel should perform repairs or servicing not covered in this manual. The LCD used in the product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or impacted. Keep this product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat generating sources. Do not store in extreme temperatures above 150° F (65° C).
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INITIAL SETUP IMPORTANT: If you are going to be using the Fish Finder in Temperatures Below 20º F (-7 ºC) you must use Lithium ‘AAA’ Batteries. Cold temperatures significantly reduce the power output of Alkaline batteries, which will inhibit the performance of the Fish Finder. IMPORTANT: To ensure your FishTrax™ 1C remains water tight, coat the battery cover seal with petroleum jelly (Vaseline®) or silicon grease (available at any dive shop) each time you replace the batteries.
ADJUSTING THE SONAR SENSOR FLOAT The Sonar Sensor float must be adjusted so that it is a minimum of 6 inches away from the sensor (it can be further depending upon water conditions, see Note below). 1. Pull out the rubber stopper. 2. Adjust float so that it is 6 to 10 inches from the sensor, or at your desired depth. 6” 3. Replace the rubber stopper by pressing it firmly into the float. NOTICE: In calm water, the sonar sensor can be set at a level which will provide the maximum amount of sonar coverage.
REMOVING THE SONAR SENSOR FLOAT If you find that you do not have a need for the sonar sensor float, it can be removed as follows: 1. Remove the rubber stopper from the cable by sliding the safety strap toward the plug and gently working it over plug. 2. Slide the cable through the center of the float toward the plug and gently work the plug through the center of the float in a rocking motion.
USING THE FISHTRAX™ 1C THROUGH A BOAT HULL The FishTrax™ 1C’s advanced sonar capabilities allow it to “Shoot-Thru” the bottom of a boat, kayak or canoe. The hull must be made out of solid fiberglass, or a maximum of 1/8” aluminum, and be in direct contact with the water, with no air pockets. The FishTrax™ 1C will not work through wood, plastic, or any composite material. To “Shoot-Thru” the Hull of a Boat, Do One of the Following: A B A. Place the sonar sensor in .
1. Clear away snow to expose the ice surface. 2. Place a small amount of liquid water on the ice and set the sonar sensor on the water allowing the Sonar Sensor to freeze to the ice. SOLID ICE 3. If there are any air pockets between the sonar sensor and ice, or the water below the ice, the fish finder will not work properly and will require you to try another spot, or cut a hole in the ice to use. You can also use the instructions in the “USING THE FISH FINDER THROUGH A BOAT HULL” section.
GETTING TO KNOW THE FISHTRAX™ 1C UNDERSTANDING THE VIRTUVIEW™ LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY 1. Water Depth 2. Water Temperature 3. Battery Strength Indicator 4. Surface Clutter 5. Fish Arches 6. Depth Scale 7. Lower Limit 8. Frequency 9.
TURNING THE FISH FINDER ON/OFF 1. To turn the fish finder ON, press and release the button. button until 2. To turn the fish finder OFF, Press and Hold the “Shutdown” appears on the screen. Release the button. NOTICE: Pressing the button during normal fish finder operation will freeze the screen allowing you more time to decipher the data. Pressing again will renable the scrolling.
FISHTRAX™ 1C OPERATING MODES The FishTrax™ 1C incorporates three operating modes. To change the Operating Mode press and release the or buttons. A. Fish Finder: In addition to measuring the overall depth of the water, this mode depicts the presence of fish in the water column and shows the bottom contour and composition. B. Data Mode: This mode overlays large numbers over the fish finder display showing Depth, Temperature and Battery Voltage. C.
FISHTRAX™ SONAR FREQUENCIES User selectable dual beam FishTrax™ Intelligent Sonar allows you to fine tune the FishTrax™ 1C to adapt to your fishing style. There are two operating frequencies (200 kHz and 83 kHz), each specifically designed to make finding fish effortlesss. A frequency of 200 kHz means that 200,000 sonar pulses are produced (and listened for) by the transducer every second, while 83 kHz represents 83,000 sonar pulses per second.
200 kHz or 83 kHz Sonar Zoom View While using the 200 kHz or 83 kHz frequencies, the Zoom will split the display to show the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left. The full range view on the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows what part of the full range view is shown in zoom view on the left. While in “AUTO” Zoom mode the Zoom Preview Box will track the bottom.
ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING THE FEATURES There are many features incorporated into the FishTrax™ 1C that allow you to fine tune the fish finder for your specific needs. SONAR A. Screen Detail (Sensitivity) B. Depth Range C. Upper and Lower Limits (Zooming) D. FishTarget™ (Fish Symbols Depth) E. Depth Cursor SETUP F. Backlight G. Volume H. Units I. Scroll Speed (Chart Speed) J. Fish Alarm K. Depth Alarm L. Battery Alarm M. Transparency ADVANCED N. Keel Offset O. Sonar Chart Mode (Color Scheme) P.
The Menu System Has 3 Tabs: • Sonar • Setup • Advance button. In To cycle through the Menu System tabs press and release the each menu tab use the or buttons to select a specific menu item, and use the or buttons to change a menu setting, press the V | ESC button to close the menu system. A. ADJUSTING THE DETAIL DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN Adjusting the amount of detail shown on the VirtuView™ display is as simple as adjusting the fish finder’s sensitivity.
4. Press and release the V | ESC button to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode. NOTICE: While learning to use the Fishtrax™ 1C it is recommended that you use the AUTO sensitivity setting. This setting will continually monitor the sonar returns and adjust the sensitivity to reduce and/or increase the amount of echoes displayed on the HD VirtuView™ display. Information: Which setting is the right setting? It greatly depends on the clarity and/or depth of the water.
4. Press and release the V | ESC button to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode. NOTICE: The Depth Range setting is an advanced feature. For best results it should be set to AUTO. Only change the setting if you are only interested in sonar echoes in a specific depth range. In manual operation, if the water depth is greater than the depth range setting, the bottom will not be visible on-screen.
2. Press and release thebutton until the “Upper Limit” box is highlited. 3. Press and release thebutton to increase the Upper Limite,to button to decrease the Upper Limit. 4. Press and release the V | ESC button to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode. D. FISHTARGET™ SYMBOLS AND DEPTH The FishTrax™ 1C FishTarget™ feature displays fish icons and a numeric fish depth reading instead of fish arches to help identify fish.
• The settings Are: “on/on”, “on/off”, “off/off” 4. Press and release the V | ESC button to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode. NOTICE: Pressing the button during normal fish finder operation will freeze the screen making it easier to read the Fish Depth numbers. again will renable the scrolling. Pressing the E. DEPTH CURSER The depth cursor consists of a horizontal line with a digital depth box on the right side. The numbers inside the box show the depth of the cursor.
To Adjust the Backlight: button 2 times 1. Press and release the (Setup will appear at the top of the screen). 2. Press and release the button until the “Backlight” box is highlited. 3. Press and release the button to increase the Backlight, or theto button to decrease the Backlight. 4. Press and release the V | ESC button to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode. G.
4. Press and release the V | ESC button to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode. I. DISPLAY SCROLL SPEED (CHART SPEED) The data on the FishTrax™ 1C’s screen is purposefully moving at a constant speed, scrolling from the right to the left. The incoming signals are displayed sequentially scrolling from the right side of the screen to the left. The right side displays what the FishTrax™ sees in that instant, and this data scrolls to the left giving you a depiction of what you have passed over.
• The settings are: "off", “ “, “ ”, “ “ 4. Press and release the V | ESC button to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode. NOTICE: INFORMATION: Leave the alarm on if you are using a castable bait so that you do not have to steadily watch for fish on the screen. If you hear the alarm, gently toss your bait at least 20 feet beyond the sonar sensor, allow the bait to drop to the depth of the fish alarm, and retrieve as recommended for the targeted species. K.
L. BATTERY ALARM The Battery Alarm setting will sound an audible alarm and flash the Battery Voltage Readout in the Data Mode when the battery voltage is equal to or less than the setting. To Adjust the Shallow Water Alarm: button 2 times 1. Press and release the (Setup will appear at the top of the screen). 2. Press and release the button until the “Battery Alarm” box is highlited. 3. Press and release the button to increase the voltage, or theto button to decrease the voltage.
3. Press and release the button to increase the Transparency, or theto button to decrease the Transparency. • The Transparency can be set from “0%” to “70%”. 4. Press and release the V | ESC button to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode. N.
• • Blue Background: Offers the best display viewability in low light conditions Grayscale: Offers the best battery life. To Adjust the Color Scheme: button 3 times 1. Press and release the (“Advanced” will appear at the top of the screen). 2. Press and release the button until the “Sonar Chart Mode” box is highlited. 3. Press and release the or thebuttons to change the setting. 4. Press and release the V | ESC button to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode. P.
2. Press and release the button until the “Noise Rejection” box is highlited. 3. Press and release the or thebuttons to change the setting. • The settings are:"Off", "High", "Medium", "Low" 4. Press and release the V | ESC button to exit the menu and return to the fish finder mode. NOTICE: If you have high levels of noise, try using the "High" setting. However, if you are continually having to filter out the noise, it is suggested that you take steps to find the source of the interference and fix it.
3. Store the fish finder in the storage bag in a cool, dry place. Never leave it in temperatures over 120° F (49° C) as the extreme temperatures can damage the electronic components. IMPORTANT: Cold weather is extremely hard on the electrical components within the display housing. It is suggested that you keep the Fish Finder in temperatures above 0° Fahrenheit (-17° Celsius) during operation. The sonar sensor cable also becomes very stiff under cold conditions.
Nothing Happens When I Turn the Power On Make sure that you have installed a good set of batteries and aligned them as per the diagram within the battery compartment. You may also need to test the batteries in another device to ensure they are charged. If in doubt, replace the batteries with a set from a newly opened package.
REPLACEMENT PARTS Please check our website for replacement parts and accessories. If you need replacement parts that are not listed, please email our Customer Service Department at customerservice@norcrossmarine.com. WARRANTY This device is covered by a 2 Year Limited Warranty. To be eligible for warranty coverage, you must register your product within 15 days of purchase. Visit our website for warranty details and to register.
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