Getting Started - NorthStar EXPLORER 443S Installation And Operation Manual

For deep-sea fishing with the Explorer
443s/443sp, a rapid change in temperature may
indicate the edge of a warm or cold current. The
temperature difference can form a barrier, and
the fish may not swim through this. Search for fish
on either side of the barrier.
Cleaning and maintenance
The Explorer 443s/443sp should be cleaned
with a damp cloth or mild detergent. Avoid
abrasive cleaners and petrol or other solvents.
Always cover or remove a transom-mounted

2 Getting started

Power and transducer connection
Explorer 443s
One end of the integrated transducer/power
cable has an 8 pin LT connector plug. Push this
plug into the socket located on the rear of the
display unit, then turn the collar to lock. Make
sure that the collar is secure for a watertight
connection.
Explorer 443sp
One end of the power cable has a black 8 pin LT
connector plug. Push this plug into the lower
socket, which has a black nut and is located on
the rear of the display unit, then turn the collar
to lock. Make sure that the collar is secure for a
watertight connection.
One end of the transducer cable has a blue 8 pin
LT connector plug. Push this plug into the upper
socket, which has a blue nut and is located on
the rear of the display unit, then turn the collar
to lock. Make sure that the collar is secure for a
watertight connection.
If the transducer is not connected, the
message "NO TRANSDUCER DETECTED. ENTER
SIMULATION MODE?" will appear. Press
switch between YES, NEVER or NO. (More
information on the simulation mode can be
found in the following section). Press
confirm the selection and the startup sequence
will continue.
(Note: If the transducer was not intentionally discon-
nected, turn the display unit off and refer to the section
on Troubleshooting in Appendix B.)
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transducer when repainting the hull. If painting
over a through hull transducer with antifouling
paint then use only one coat of paint. When
repainting the transducer, remove previous coats
of antifouling paint by sanding it lightly.
When not in use, the Explorer 443s/443sp can
either be removed from the installation bracket
and stored in a safe, dry, cool place such as the
Northstar carry bag, or left on the installation
bracket and securely covered with the optional
sun cover.
Names of keys:
Cursor key
+
gain key
-
gain key
Power key
Definition of Press and Hold in this manual:
· Press means to push the key for less than one
second.
· Hold means to push and hold the key down
for more than one second.
Power on
To turn the fishfinder on press
Note: if the unit is wired for Auto Power (see sec-
tion 5-4) the fishfinder will turn on automatically
when the boat's ignition is turned on.
A title screen briefly appears which displays basic
product information, including the software
version.
The Explorer 443s/443sp then automatically
displays the screen that was last used.
key
.