Lowrance SonicHub User manual

SonicHub™
Marine Audio Server
Installation Guide

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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from•
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.•
A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to•
the serial ports.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
It is shipped with the product registration card.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand web site of your display or
system.
www.Lowrance.com
Preface

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Declaration of Conformity
GB
Hereby, Navico Holding AS declares that this SonicHub is in compli-
ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
FI
Navico Holding AS vakuuttaa täten että SonicHub tyyppinen laite
on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
NL
Hierbij verklaart Navico Holding AS dat het toestel SonicHub in over-
eenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
FR
Par la présente, Navico Holding AS déclare que ce SonicHub est con-
forme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la
directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables.
SE
Härmed intygar Navico Holding AS att denna SonicHub står i överens-
stämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
DK
Undertegnede Navico Holding AS erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr
SonicHub overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/ EF.
DE
Hiermit erklärt Navico Holding AS, dass sich dieses SonicHub in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG bendet.
(BMWi)
GR
Με την παρουσα Navico Holding AS δηλωνει οτι SonicHub
συμμορφωνεται προς τις ουσιωδεις απαιτησεις και τις λοιπες σχετικες
διαταξεις της οδηγιας 1999/5/ΕΚ.
IT
Con la presente Navico Holding AS dichiara che questo SonicHub è
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
ES
Por medio de la presente Navico Holding AS declara que el SonicHub
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposi-
ciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
PT
Navico Holding AS declara que este SonicHub está conforme com os
requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
The equipment named in this declaration, is intended for use in international waters
as well as coastal sea areas administered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A. A full
Declaration can be obtained from www.lowrance.com

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Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the
right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be
reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest
distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the•
instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause
accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this
product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES
AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF
THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS,
DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user
guides and other information relating to the product (Documentation)
may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language
(Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation
of the Documentation, the English language version of the
Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico
Holding AS. and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the
right to make changes to specifications without notice.
Copyright © 2010 Navico Holding AS.

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SonicHub iPod Dock
iPod Dock Front Cover iPod Dock Gasket
iPod Sleeves x 6
Templates for iPod Dock and
SonicHub
Speakers
Operation and Installation
Manuals Fusion Accessory Brochure
Mounting Screws
x 4 for SonicHub
x 4 for iPod Dock
NMEA2000 ‘T’ Connector
NMEA2000 Cable 1.8 m (6 ft)
Check the parts

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Drill
Drill Bit for pilot hole
2 mm (5/64")
Phillips screw driver
Jigsaw
Pencil
Other tools appropriate to your specic application may
also be needed.
Required tools

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1
2
3
4
Panel Mounting
Gasket
Installing the iPod dock

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Select the correct iPod Dock Sleeve
iPod Top
Sleeve
Bottom
Sleeve
iPod with video, 30 GB A A
iPod with video, 60 GB, 80GB A B
iPod classic, 80 GB B A
iPod classic, 160 GB (2007) B B
iPod classic, 120 GB B A
iPod classic, 160 GB (2009) B A
iPod touch, D D
iPod touch, 2nd gen (2009) D A
nano, 3rd gen A A+adapter
nano, 4th gen E E
nano, 5th gen G G
iPhone F F
iPhone 3G F F
iPhone 3GS F F
Except iPod nano (gen3)
X
1 2
3
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Remove sleeve
Using iPod dock sleeves

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6
7
88 mm
Wall Mount

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Max size 16 GB
MP3 format only
Using a USB ash drive

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1.8 m (6 ft) max
USB CABLE
1 2
Drill pilot holes to suite
#6 screws
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IMPORTANT
Installing the SonicHub

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LEFT RIGHT
FRONT **
LEFT RIGHT
REAR **
WHITE
POWER L.E.D.
WHITE/BLACK
GREY
GREY/BLACK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
PURPLE
PURPLE/BLACK
HIGH LEVEL INPUT (MIC.)
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
BATTERY (+12V DC)
BROWN
BROWN/WHITE
BATTERY (-)
RED
BLACK
EXT. AMPLIFIER ON
BLUE/WHITE
HDS ACCESSORY WAKE-UP (IGNITION)
YELLOW
ANTENNA
(NOT INCLUDED)
DOCK
REMOTE
(MS-WR600*)
NMEA 2K
SUBWOOFERSATELLITE IN
(AUX 2)
AUXILIARY LINE LEVEL
OUTIN
* Remote sold separately, see your local fusion distributor.
** Alternative installation method to connect to certain external ampliers:
Use optional Fusion HL-02 speaker to Line Level Converter.
For a full list of Fusion accessories please refer to the supplied brochure.
Wiring Overview
Wiring the SonicHub

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1.8 m (6 ft) max
USB CABLE
Connect the iPod Dock
Connect NMEA2000
NMEA2000 Backbone NMEA2000 Backbone
NMEA2000 cable
NMEA2000 ‘T’ Joiner

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BATTERY (12V DC)
RED
FUSE
BLACK
YELLOW
SWITCH
(Optional)
+-
Connect Power
SonicHub will turn on
when power is applied
Always connect to
power using a fuse or
breaker 15 Amp
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IMPORTANT
BATTERY (12V DC)
ACCESSORY WAKE UP LINE
RED
FUSE
BLACK
YELLOW
+-
Red
Black
Yellow
Connect Yellow wire to the yellow
accessory wake up wire of the
HDS. SonicHub will turn on when
the HDS is turned on.

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(AUXILARY 2)
LWX-1 Weather Module
Connect SAT IN (AUX 2)
The SAT IN input can be from a LWX-1 weather module
to listen to Sirius satellite radio. Or it can be connected
to some other line level audio source (AUX2).

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Connect to Line Level Amplier
Connect to a Subwoofer
BLUE
EXT. AMP
PWR ON
ZONE 3 is a Line level output that can be connected
to and external amplifier. The output is linked to the
master volume control.
SUBWOOFER
The Sub Out connection is a Mono Line Level output from both RCA connectors.

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Connect MIC
Brown
Brown / White
HAILER
LOWRANCE LVR 880
+
-
MIC. Connection accepts a high level input (speaker level) as a source.
The example below shows how the SonicHub can be connected to the
hailer output of the Lowrance LVR880 VHF. The PA function of the Hailer
will broadcast from the SonicHub.

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90.0 mm 50.0 mm
225.0 mm
207.5 mm
107.2 mm
62.0 mm
193.6 mm
Dimensions