Lowrance HOOK2 X series User manual
ENGLISH
Hook2 X Series
Operator Manual
4x GPS, 4x Sonar, 5x GPS HDI, 7x GPS HDI
www.lowrance.com
Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the
right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be
reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest
distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment
in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or
property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for
observing safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT
IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY
VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user
guides and other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from,
another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between
any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version
of the Documentation will be the official version of the
Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.
Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates
reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.
Trademarks
Lowrance®and Navico®are registered trademarks of Navico Holding
AS.
Navico product references
This manual refers to the following Navico product:
•DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)
Copyright
Copyright © 2017 Navico Holding AS.
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Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or
system: www.lowrance.com.
Compliance statements
This equipment complies with:
•CE under 2014/53/EU Directive
•The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008
The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available in the product's
section at the following website: www.lowrance.com.
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the following Hook2 X
models: 4x GPS, 4x Sonar, 5x GPS HDI, and 7x GPS HDI.
These units are only capable of the sonar views and frequencies
indicated in the specification included in the transducer’s
installation guide for the transducer provided with the unit. The
model is provided on the front of the unit. The following is a list of
the models, the transducer which should be used and the sonar
functionality available.
•4 X Sonar and 4 X GPS: The Bullet transducer should be used
which provides traditional sonar functionality only.
•5 X GPS HDI and 5 X GPS HDI: The SplitShot transducer should be
used which provides traditional sonar and DownScan
functionality.
Transducers added via one of the optional transducer adapter
cables will still only have the available views and frequencies that
the display is designed to work with. Airmar transducers are not
supported via the adapter cable.
In the manual, important text that requires special attention from
the reader is emphasized as follows:
ÚNote: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or
some important information.
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Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn
personnel that they should proceed carefully to
prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/
personnel.
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Contents
9 Introduction
9Front controls
10 Application pages
11 Basic operation
11 System Controls dialog
11 Settings
12 Turning the system on and off
12 Display illumination
12 Data Overlay
13 Stop sonar
14 GPS plotter
14 GPS plotter page
15 Vessel symbol
15 GPS plotter page scale
15 Panning the GPS plotter image
15 Positioning the vessel on the page
16 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails
16 Navigating
16 GPS plotter settings
18 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails
18 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs
19 Waypoints
20 Routes
20 Trails
20 Editing waypoints, routes and trails
22 Navigating
22 Navigate to cursor position
22 Navigate to a waypoint
22 Navigate a route
23 Sonar
23 The Sonar image
24 Zooming the image
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24 Customize the image settings
24 Custom and Ice Fishing mode options
24 Fish ID
24 Sonar settings
26 Flasher
26 The Flasher image
27 Customize the image settings
27 Custom and ice fishing mode options
28 DownScan
28 The DownScan image
28 Zooming the DownScan image
28 Customize the image settings
30 Alarms
30 Alarm system
30 Alarms dialog
31 Maintenance
31 Preventive maintenance
31 Cleaning the display unit
31 Checking the connectors
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Introduction
Front controls
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3
5
4
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1 Pages - Press to toggle between available pages.
2 Zoom in/out - Press to zoom the image.
Press both keys simultaneous to create a MOB (Man Over
Board) waypoint at the vessel's position.
ÚNote: Creating a MOB waypoint is not available on 4x
Sonar only models.
3 Arrows - Press to pan the image in any direction.
On the GPS Plotter page: press to position the cursor on the
image.
ÚNote: The GPS Plotter page is not available on 4x Sonar
only models.
In menus and dialogs: press to highlight an option.
4 Exit (X) - In menus and dialogs: press to return to previous
menu level and to exit a dialog.
5 Menu/Enter - With no menu or dialog active: press to
display the menu.
In menus and dialogs: press to confirm a selection.
6 Cursor/Waypoint - On the GPS Plotter page: Press to
activate/deactivate the cursor.
On any page: press and hold to save a waypoint.
ÚNote: On 4x Sonar only models this is a Fish ID toggle
key. Press to toggle between fish arches and fish
symbols on the sonar image.
7 Power - Press to display the System Controls dialog.
Press and hold to power the unit on/off.
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Application pages
1
3
2 4
5
1 Application panel
2 Menu - Panel specific menu.
3 System Controls dialog - Quick access to basic system
settings.
4 Dialog - Information to or input from the user.
5 Alarm message - Displayed if dangerous situations or
system faults occur.
Each application connected to the system is presented on panels.
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