Vexilar CLC-200 User Manual

1CONTENTSGeneral Description 2Specifications 3Gimbal Unit Assembly and Installation 4Portable Unit Assembly and Installation 10Operation 14Menu Functi

10UNIT ASSEMBLY (Portable Version)Remove the gimbal knobs from the unit and thenremove the rubber washers from the knobs. Set the batterypack down o

ASSEMBLING THE TRANSDUCERLocate the transducer and bracket assembly. Thisincludes:1 - Transducer1 - Metal Bracket1 - Suction Cup1 - Short Panhea

12TRANSDUCER MOUNTINGThe suction cup bracket assembly is designed to bemounted on the side of a canoe or kayak. However, it canalso be attached to the

13hull materials, including alu-minum. However, the trans-ducer is not easily removedafter installation.Finding the best locationfor the transducer

14OPERATIONThe CLC-200’s control panel contains the basic controlsyou need to operate the unit. For example, Range controlshow deep the unit will read

MODEDuring Normal Operation - The Mode button cyclesthrough the three different types of views; Normal, AutoZoom, and Bottom Lock. Zoom modes will be

16MENU FUNCTIONSPress the MENU button to enter the CLC-200’s menupage. To select a feature item, press the (1) or the (2)button to move the curser

select whether this feature is ON or OFF, highlight the itemand press the MODE button on the control panel. In gen-eral, you will want to use the Auto

18B_ALARMB_ALARM controls the Bottom Alarm feature. To selectwhether this feature is ON or OFF, highlight the item andpress the MODE button on the con

19USING THE ZOOM MODESThe CLC-200 offers three different types of depth views,Standard, Auto Zoom, and Bottom Lock. Pressing the Modebutton on the fro

2GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe five-color CLC-200 is a compact and light-weightliquid crystal depth sounder. It indicates depth, showschanges in bottom conte

20UNDERSTANDING THE COLORSThe CLC-200’s color LCD display gives you much moreinformation that a normal single color unit. The 5 differentdisplay color

21TYPICAL INDICATIONSIf the AUTO_R AND AUTO_G modes are set to on, theCLC-200 will find bottom and adjust the gain for the bestview automatically. Thi

22SEEING FISHFish will appear as distinctive targets above or veryclose to the bottom signal. The colors will help youidentify fish from floa

23bottom at a certain boat speed. This is due to all of the airbubbles in the turbulent water. Readjustment of thetransducer mounting should so

24FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONSQ - Can the CLC-200 be used for Ice Fishing?A - Yes, but it’s performance may be very limited. LCDdepth sounders in general

MAINTENANCEMaintenance for the Boundary Waters CLC-200 is verysimple. There, simply, is not that much to maintain. Becauseof this, problems can sneak

26Possible CauseTROUBLE SHOOTINGUnit is turned on, but there is nodisplay.Battery voltage may be too low.The unit will show no display ifthe voltage i

OTHER VEXILAR PRODUCTSThe EdgeThe Edge, model LC-507, is the ulti-mate LCD depth sounder. It’s uniquedesign incorporates two transducersrunning at t

28BATTERY STATUS INDICATORThe Vexilar Battery Status Indicatorworks with all 12 volt batteries and canbe permanently mounted or used as aportable unit

P-160 CARRYING CASEThe unique Vexilar Flasher CarryingCase holds your FL-18, CLC-200, orother manufacturer's sonar or GPS. Ithas space for y

3• Operating Voltage:• Current Draw:• Power Output:• Frequency:• Beam Angle:• Resolution:• Sounding Rate:• Display Size:• Display Colors• Background C

30OPTIONAL TRANSDUCERSHIGH SPEED TRANSDUCERSTB004419 Degree Transom Mount HighSpeed Transducer. Comes with theMounting Bracket and 25 Feet of Cabl

PUCK STYLE TRANSDUCERSTB00231” 19 Degree Puck Transducer. ForMounting on a Electric Trolling Motor,In-Hull Mounting, Portable Use, or IceFishing. Come

32SERVICE AND SUPPORTIf you find that you need help or want to orderaccessories, feel free to contact us. Please have ready themodel number

4UNIT ASSEMBLY (Gimbal Version)You will need tofind a place to mountthe CLC-200 that willmake it easy to viewand reach. You mustprovide the

5your base directly over the holeusing the hole cover spacergasket. Be sure to run cables outthe back side of the spacergasket which has th

wire to positive and the black wire to negative. If the cordprovided is not long enough, more can be added. Use 18gauge wire minimum. Install the incl

With the mounting bracketattached to the transducer,hold it up to the boat whereyou are planning to mount it.Mark the holes on the transom,or moun

PUCK TRANSDUCER MOUNTINGTo attach a Puck style transducer to a trollingmotor use the large cable tieprovided. Notice the slots in thetransducer

the same size asthe transducer,on the inside ofthe hull. Placethe transducer inthe glue andpress it downfirmly, gentlytwisting it back and for