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... Statements Lowrance Elite-4x, Elite-5x, Elite-7x and Elite-9x • meets the technical standards in accordance with Part 15.103 of the FCC rules • complies with CE under RTTE directive 1999/5/EC • complies with the requirements of level 2 devices of Navico. Copyright © 2014 Navico All rights reserved. All features and specifications subject to...
... Statements Lowrance Elite-4x, Elite-5x, Elite-7x and Elite-9x • meets the technical standards in accordance with Part 15.103 of the FCC rules • complies with CE under RTTE directive 1999/5/EC • complies with the requirements of level 2 devices of Navico. Copyright © 2014 Navico All rights reserved. All features and specifications subject to...
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... responsible for help NOTE: This manual covers Elite-4x, Elite-5x, Elite-7x and Elite-9x units. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may not match the look of your unit. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one...of menus and dialogs may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different ...
... responsible for help NOTE: This manual covers Elite-4x, Elite-5x, Elite-7x and Elite-9x units. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may not match the look of your unit. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one...of menus and dialogs may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different ...
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Table of contents Introduction 3 Unit controls 3 Basic Operation 4 Setup wizard 4 Pages 4 Selecting Pages 4 Page menus 4 Accessing the settings menu 5 Accessing menu items 5 Working with menus 6 Dialogs 6 Entering text 6 Fishing modes 7 Cursor 8 Advanced mode 8 Restore defaults 9 Pages 10 Sonar page 10 Downscan page 10 Combo pages 11 Overlay data 12 Sonar Operation 14 Trackback 14 CHIRP 14 Sonar menu 15 1 Table of Contents | Elite X series
Table of contents Introduction 3 Unit controls 3 Basic Operation 4 Setup wizard 4 Pages 4 Selecting Pages 4 Page menus 4 Accessing the settings menu 5 Accessing menu items 5 Working with menus 6 Dialogs 6 Entering text 6 Fishing modes 7 Cursor 8 Advanced mode 8 Restore defaults 9 Pages 10 Sonar page 10 Downscan page 10 Combo pages 11 Overlay data 12 Sonar Operation 14 Trackback 14 CHIRP 14 Sonar menu 15 1 Table of Contents | Elite X series
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Sensitivity 16 Colorline 16 Range 16 Frequency 17 Ping Speed 18 Fish ID 19 Downscan options 20 Sonar settings 21 Installation 22 DownScan Operation 24 Trackback 24 DownScan menu 24 Ping speed 26 DownScan options 26 Settings 29 Settings menu 29 System 29 Set Language 30 Audio 30 Alarms 30 Units 31 NMEA 0183 31 NMEA 2000 (Elite-7 and Elite-9 only)..... 32 Specifications 33 Table of Contents | Elite X series 2
Sensitivity 16 Colorline 16 Range 16 Frequency 17 Ping Speed 18 Fish ID 19 Downscan options 20 Sonar settings 21 Installation 22 DownScan Operation 24 Trackback 24 DownScan menu 24 Ping speed 26 DownScan options 26 Settings 29 Settings menu 29 System 29 Set Language 30 Audio 30 Alarms 30 Units 31 NMEA 0183 31 NMEA 2000 (Elite-7 and Elite-9 only)..... 32 Specifications 33 Table of Contents | Elite X series 2
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Fishing Modes (Conventional sonar only) Fishing modes enhance the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to uppercase/ lowercase Switches keyboard between Alpha and QWERTY layout 7 Basic Operation | Elite X series Repeat Step 1 for each character. 3. When entry is completed, highlight OK and press ENTER. Switches letters to specific fishing conditions. To input text: 1. Use the keypad to select the desired character and press ENTER. 2.
Fishing Modes (Conventional sonar only) Fishing modes enhance the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to uppercase/ lowercase Switches keyboard between Alpha and QWERTY layout 7 Basic Operation | Elite X series Repeat Step 1 for each character. 3. When entry is completed, highlight OK and press ENTER. Switches letters to specific fishing conditions. To input text: 1. Use the keypad to select the desired character and press ENTER. 2.
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... Advanced Mode Enables advanced features and settings. The following features are enabled when Advanced mode is turned on: • Units (Enables distance, speed, depth, temperature, and bearings options) • NMEA 0183 Output • NMEA 2000 (Elite-7x and Elite-9x only) Basic Operation | Elite X ...series 8 Press MENU and select Return to vessel or Exit cursor mode to scroll the map, select map items and review sonar history. otherwise your unit may not track bottom properly. Fishing Mode Options General Use 1000ft...
... Advanced Mode Enables advanced features and settings. The following features are enabled when Advanced mode is turned on: • Units (Enables distance, speed, depth, temperature, and bearings options) • NMEA 0183 Output • NMEA 2000 (Elite-7x and Elite-9x only) Basic Operation | Elite X ...series 8 Press MENU and select Return to vessel or Exit cursor mode to scroll the map, select map items and review sonar history. otherwise your unit may not track bottom properly. Fishing Mode Options General Use 1000ft...
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Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Select Standby and press ENTER. NOTE: Leaving your unit in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your battery. 9 Basic Operation | Elite X series Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to access the Backlight dialog. Press the PWR/LIGHT key to defaults. Press any key to resume normal operation.
Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Select Standby and press ENTER. NOTE: Leaving your unit in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your battery. 9 Basic Operation | Elite X series Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to access the Backlight dialog. Press the PWR/LIGHT key to defaults. Press any key to resume normal operation.
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This unit supports High CHIRP, Medium CHIRP and Low CHIRP, depending on DownScan features. CHIRP can be used with Lowrance conventional sonar transducers. • 50/200 kHz (Low/High CHIRP) • 83/200 kHz (Medium/High CHIRP) To use CHIRP, select the desired CHIRP frequency from the Frequency menu. Sonar Operation | Elite X series 14 Sonar Operation This unit supports two types of the selected transducer type. This results in this...
This unit supports High CHIRP, Medium CHIRP and Low CHIRP, depending on DownScan features. CHIRP can be used with Lowrance conventional sonar transducers. • 50/200 kHz (Low/High CHIRP) • 83/200 kHz (Medium/High CHIRP) To use CHIRP, select the desired CHIRP frequency from the Frequency menu. Sonar Operation | Elite X series 14 Sonar Operation This unit supports two types of the selected transducer type. This results in this...
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Sonar Menu (Advanced Mode) (Only active with Downscan overlay turned on) Sonar Menu Press MENU from any sonar page to move in reverse. Trackback You can review your recent sonar history by moving the cursor to the left until the screen starts to access the Sonar menu. Adjust Used to make adjustments to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press MENU and select Exit cursor mode. Blue sonar history bar Move the sonar history bar all the way to the right to Sensitivity and Colorline/Grayscale. 15 Sonar Operation | Elite X series
Sonar Menu (Advanced Mode) (Only active with Downscan overlay turned on) Sonar Menu Press MENU from any sonar page to move in reverse. Trackback You can review your recent sonar history by moving the cursor to the left until the screen starts to access the Sonar menu. Adjust Used to make adjustments to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press MENU and select Exit cursor mode. Blue sonar history bar Move the sonar history bar all the way to the right to Sensitivity and Colorline/Grayscale. 15 Sonar Operation | Elite X series
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...level that does not include the water surface or the bottom. Sonar Operation | Elite X series 16 If Sensitivity is turned on the display. Auto Sensitivity is set too low, desired echoes may not be displayed. Upper and Lower Limits Used to select the upper limit and lower limit of a section... can make significant adjustments. Colorline Helps distinguish fish or structure from the water surface to view a section of the water column from the bottom by default. That allows you select too shallow a depth range, the unit will have to turn it off to make minor (+/-40%) changes...
...level that does not include the water surface or the bottom. Sonar Operation | Elite X series 16 If Sensitivity is turned on the display. Auto Sensitivity is set too low, desired echoes may not be displayed. Upper and Lower Limits Used to select the upper limit and lower limit of a section... can make significant adjustments. Colorline Helps distinguish fish or structure from the water surface to view a section of the water column from the bottom by default. That allows you select too shallow a depth range, the unit will have to turn it off to make minor (+/-40%) changes...
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... may not receive any digital depth readings, or you may receive incorrect depth information. This unit supports conventional, CHIRP and DownScan sonar frequencies. Frequency Controls the transducer frequency used by your transducer will appear on the Frequency menu. 50 kHz Sonar Frequencies Best depth penetration with lower resolution 83 kHz 200 kHz Low CHIRP Medium CHIRP High CHIRP Custom high Custom medium Wider...
... may not receive any digital depth readings, or you may receive incorrect depth information. This unit supports conventional, CHIRP and DownScan sonar frequencies. Frequency Controls the transducer frequency used by your transducer will appear on the Frequency menu. 50 kHz Sonar Frequencies Best depth penetration with lower resolution 83 kHz 200 kHz Low CHIRP Medium CHIRP High CHIRP Custom high Custom medium Wider...
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Ping Speed Controls the rate the transducer uses to monitor the effects noise (boat pumps, water conditions, engine ignition systems, etc.) has on your display, and then filters out undesired signals. 18 When using fishing modes, ping speed settings are optimized for the selected fishing conditions, so in most cases, adjustments are not necessary. Ping speed adjustments can help reduce interference from other transducers. Sonar Options Sonar Operation | Elite X series Noise Rejection Uses advanced signal processing to send sonar waves into the water.
Ping Speed Controls the rate the transducer uses to monitor the effects noise (boat pumps, water conditions, engine ignition systems, etc.) has on your display, and then filters out undesired signals. 18 When using fishing modes, ping speed settings are optimized for the selected fishing conditions, so in most cases, adjustments are not necessary. Ping speed adjustments can help reduce interference from other transducers. Sonar Options Sonar Operation | Elite X series Noise Rejection Uses advanced signal processing to send sonar waves into the water.
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... will be used by advanced sonar users. 21 Sonar Operation | Elite X series Sonar Settings Restricts unit's digital depth search capability Turns on the sonar page. Only adjustments made to conventional sonar settings will only send sonar signals to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is out of transducer range. WARNING: Manual mode should only be visible on /off Dowsncan overlay display Sonar Settings Menu Conventional settings/DownScan Settings You can...
... will be used by advanced sonar users. 21 Sonar Operation | Elite X series Sonar Settings Restricts unit's digital depth search capability Turns on the sonar page. Only adjustments made to conventional sonar settings will only send sonar signals to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is out of transducer range. WARNING: Manual mode should only be visible on /off Dowsncan overlay display Sonar Settings Menu Conventional settings/DownScan Settings You can...
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... preset packages of sonar settings geared to clear settings adjustments made while using a fishing mode. When the unit is useful when you may not Installation receive any depth readings, or you want to specific fishing conditions. Installation menu Keel Offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. That is in manual mode, you may receive incorrect depth information. As a result, water depth readings do not...
... preset packages of sonar settings geared to clear settings adjustments made while using a fishing mode. When the unit is useful when you may not Installation receive any depth readings, or you want to specific fishing conditions. Installation menu Keel Offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. That is in manual mode, you may receive incorrect depth information. As a result, water depth readings do not...
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Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left until the screen starts to view the DownScan menu. DownScan Operation | Elite X series 24 DownScan history bar Stops sonar transmission; DownScan menu Press MENU from the DownScan page to move in this section are for information on conventional sonar. pauses sonar scroll Move the...
Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left until the screen starts to view the DownScan menu. DownScan Operation | Elite X series 24 DownScan history bar Stops sonar transmission; DownScan menu Press MENU from the DownScan page to move in this section are for information on conventional sonar. pauses sonar scroll Move the...
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Displays software information Restores settings and options to "Advanced Mode" on page 8. Refer to factory default settings 29 Settings | Elite X series Settings Settings menu Accesses installation and configuration settings for your unit. System Adjusts unit settings like language, mute audio and advanced mode. (Advanced mode only) Settings menu (Advanced mode only) (Elite-7x and Elite-9x units only) System menu Enables advanced features.
Displays software information Restores settings and options to "Advanced Mode" on page 8. Refer to factory default settings 29 Settings | Elite X series Settings Settings menu Accesses installation and configuration settings for your unit. System Adjusts unit settings like language, mute audio and advanced mode. (Advanced mode only) Settings menu (Advanced mode only) (Elite-7x and Elite-9x units only) System menu Enables advanced features.
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... add features and improve functionality. Audio Adjusts volume and turns on menus and dialogs. check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. Sounds alarm when Fish ID symbol appears on display Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to default settings. lowrance.com. Before attempting a software update, you can Settings | Elite X series 30 Alarms menu
... add features and improve functionality. Audio Adjusts volume and turns on menus and dialogs. check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. Sounds alarm when Fish ID symbol appears on display Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to default settings. lowrance.com. Before attempting a software update, you can Settings | Elite X series 30 Alarms menu
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...Elite-7x and Elite-9x only) With the unit connected to a NMEA 2000 network, you to share existing waypoints. Unit options vary depending on whether the unit is connected to a NMEA 2000 network can be able to select the unit of measure used by the unit. You will use... fish symbol (Fish ID) appears on the sonar screen Units Allows you can select a GPS antenna on the network as your GPS source, and share newly created waypoints with units on that network. 31 Settings | Elite X series Only waypoints created while the unit is in basic or advanced mode. Basic Mode Advanced Mode ...
...Elite-7x and Elite-9x only) With the unit connected to a NMEA 2000 network, you to share existing waypoints. Unit options vary depending on whether the unit is connected to a NMEA 2000 network can be able to select the unit of measure used by the unit. You will use... fish symbol (Fish ID) appears on the sonar screen Units Allows you can select a GPS antenna on the network as your GPS source, and share newly created waypoints with units on that network. 31 Settings | Elite X series Only waypoints created while the unit is in basic or advanced mode. Basic Mode Advanced Mode ...
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... (11 levels) Communications NMEA 0183 Output Declaration of Conformity Part 15.103 FCC rules & CE RTTE directive 1999/5/EC Transmit Power Power Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable Power 250W RMS; 30,000 PTP 12V 10 to 17V Typical: 1.1A 3-amp Automotive Sonar 300ft (91m) 455/800Khz 1000ft (305m) 83/200kHz 2500ft...
... (11 levels) Communications NMEA 0183 Output Declaration of Conformity Part 15.103 FCC rules & CE RTTE directive 1999/5/EC Transmit Power Power Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable Power 250W RMS; 30,000 PTP 12V 10 to 17V Typical: 1.1A 3-amp Automotive Sonar 300ft (91m) 455/800Khz 1000ft (305m) 83/200kHz 2500ft...
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Elite -7x & Elite-9x General Case Size Elite 7x: 5.3" H (234mm) x 9.2" W (136mm); 5.9" H (151mm) with bracket Elite-9x: 6.16" H (157 mm) x 11.06" W (281 mm); 6.2" H (156.5 mm) with bracket Display Elite-7x: (7" diagonal) 16-bit color Full VGA Solar MAX™ color TFT Elite-9x: ...Conformity Part 15.103 FCC rules & CE RTTE directive 1999/5/EC Power Transmit Power Elite-7: 250W RMS Elite-9: 500W RMS Power 12V Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable 10 to 17V Typical: 1.1A 3-amp Automotive Sonar Elite-7 ...
Elite -7x & Elite-9x General Case Size Elite 7x: 5.3" H (234mm) x 9.2" W (136mm); 5.9" H (151mm) with bracket Elite-9x: 6.16" H (157 mm) x 11.06" W (281 mm); 6.2" H (156.5 mm) with bracket Display Elite-7x: (7" diagonal) 16-bit color Full VGA Solar MAX™ color TFT Elite-9x: ...Conformity Part 15.103 FCC rules & CE RTTE directive 1999/5/EC Power Transmit Power Elite-7: 250W RMS Elite-9: 500W RMS Power 12V Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable 10 to 17V Typical: 1.1A 3-amp Automotive Sonar Elite-7 ...