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these items identifies an obvious problem, the transducer itself is probably
the problem. Be sure to include the transducer if returning the unit for repair.
3. There is no bottom reading visible on the display.
There are a number of possible causes for this condition. If the loss of
bottom information occurs only at high boat speeds, the transducer needs
adjusting. If the digital depth readout is working but there is no bottom
visible on-screen, it is possible the depth range has been adjusted manually
to a range lower than what is needed to display the bottom. Also, in very
deep water, it may be necessary to manually increase the sensitivity setting
to maintain a graphic depiction of the bottom.
If you are using a transducer switch to connect two transducers to the
450TX, ensure the switch is in the correct position to connect a transducer
that is in water. (If a trolling motor transducer is selected and the trolling
motor is out of water, no sonar information appears.)
If none of the above solve the problem, inspect the transducer cable from
end to end for breaks, kinks, or cuts in the outer casing of the cable. If the
transducer is connected to the unit through a switch, temporarily connect
it directly to the unit and try again. If none of these items identifies an
obvious problem, the transducer itself may be the problem. Be sure to in-
clude the transducer if returning the unit for repair.
4. When in very shallow water, I get gaps in the bottom reading
and inconsistent digital depth indication.
The 450TX will work reliably in water 2' (.6m) or deeper. The depth is
measured from the transducer, not necessarily from the surface.
5. The unit comes on before I press POWER, and won’t turn off.
Check the transducer cable—if the outer jacket of the cable has been cut
and the cable is in contact with bare metal, you need to repair the cut with
electrical tape. If there is no problem with the cable, disconnect the
transducer from the unit and see if the problem is corrected, to confirm the
source of the problem.
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