Eagle Electronics 242 SONAR User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................1
Specifications: Cuda 242 & Cuda 242 Portable ...........................1
How Sonar Works.................................................................................3
Preparations .........................................................................................4
Installation ...........................................................................................4
Recommended Tools and supplies...................................................5
Selecting a Transducer Location .....................................................6
How low should you go? ...................................................................7
Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mounting ........................................8
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting ..............................9
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation..............................................15
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches.....................................16
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation ........................................................18
Testing Determines Best Location................................................19
Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation ........................................................21
Power Connections (permanent mount only) ...............................23
Mounting the Sonar Unit: In-Dash, Bracket or Portable ............25
Bracket Installation .......................................................................25
Portable Sonar Installation ...............................................................28
Installing the Batteries..................................................................29
Mounting the Unit .............................................................................30
Portable Transducer Assembly .....................................................31
Portable Transducer Storage.........................................................33
Operation..........................................................................................35
Keyboard Basics .................................................................................35
Memory ...............................................................................................36
Menus..................................................................................................36
Display ................................................................................................37
Full Chart ...........................................................................................38
Depth Range .......................................................................................39
Zoom ....................................................................................................40
Sensitivity...........................................................................................42