Owner manual

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VEXILAR FL SERIES SONAR/FISH FINDERS
OWNERS MANUAL
For Models:
FL-8SE | FL-12 | FL-18 | FL-20 | FLX-28
Contents
Vexilar — Pioneers
in Marine Electronics 4
About Flashers 5
Flasher Operation
Basic Use 6
About the Display 7
Range Control FL-8se 8
Range Control FL-18 9
Range Control FL-12/20 10
Range Control FLX-28 11
Setting the Gain 12
Interference Rejection 13
Low Power Mode 15
Auto Zoom 16
Bottom Lock 17
Low Battery Indicator 17
Understanding Zoom
FL-18 Auto Zoom 18
FL-20 Auto Zoom 19
FLX-28 Auto Zoom 20
Night Mode 20
Welcome to the FLX-28
Introduction 21
Auto Range Operation 22
Multi-Layer Display 23
Color Mode Operation 24
Interference Rejection 25
FLX-28 Mode Settings 26
Ice Fishing
Basic Principals 29
The Ice-Ducer™ System 30
Seeing Your Lure 31
Ice Fishing Systems
Genz Pack 32
Pro Pack II 34
Ultra Pack 36
Digital Depth & Battery Level 38
Battery Charging 39
Boat Use
Navigation 40
Bottom Content 40
Vegetation 41
Boat Installation
Unit Installation 42
Power Connection 42
Transducer Installation
Types and Methods 43
Transom Mounting 44
In-Hull Mounting 45
AlumaDucer™ Install 46
Trolling Motor Mounting 48
Portable Options 49
About Transducers
Cone of Sound 50
Dead Zone 51
Output Power 51
Parts and Accessories
Vexilar Tri-Beam Ice-Ducer 52
Optional Transducers 54
Replacement Parts 55
Accessories 56
Vexilar SONARPHONE 58
Product Specifications 59
Trouble Shooting
Care & Common Problems 60
Battery & Charging Tips 61
Electrical Interference 62
Service and Support 63
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