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Table of Contents Introduction 2 Basic Operation 3 Setup wizard 3 Working with menus 4 Fishing Mode 5 Cursor 6 Advanced Mode 6 Standby mode 7 Restore defaults 7 Pages 8 Sonar Page 8 Split Frequency 8 Split Zoom 9 Overlay Data 9 Using your Sonar 11 Trackback 11 Sensitivity 12 Colorline/Grayscale 12 Depth Range 13 Frequency 14 Ping Speed (Advanced Mode only)........ 14 Sonar Options 14 Settings 17 System 17 Sonar 19 Surface Clutter 19 Installation 20 Alarms 21 Index 22 Specifications 23 1
Table of Contents Introduction 2 Basic Operation 3 Setup wizard 3 Working with menus 4 Fishing Mode 5 Cursor 6 Advanced Mode 6 Standby mode 7 Restore defaults 7 Pages 8 Sonar Page 8 Split Frequency 8 Split Zoom 9 Overlay Data 9 Using your Sonar 11 Trackback 11 Sensitivity 12 Colorline/Grayscale 12 Depth Range 13 Frequency 14 Ping Speed (Advanced Mode only)........ 14 Sonar Options 14 Settings 17 System 17 Sonar 19 Surface Clutter 19 Installation 20 Alarms 21 Index 22 Specifications 23 1
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... input text. otherwise your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to uppercase/ lowercase Fishing Mode Fishing modes enhance the performance of water; Switches letters to specific fishing conditions. To input text: 1. Use the keypad to the user. Basic Operation Dialogs Dialogs are used for user input or for presenting information to select the desired character and press enter. 2. Repeat...
... input text. otherwise your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to uppercase/ lowercase Fishing Mode Fishing modes enhance the performance of water; Switches letters to specific fishing conditions. To input text: 1. Use the keypad to the user. Basic Operation Dialogs Dialogs are used for user input or for presenting information to select the desired character and press enter. 2. Repeat...
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... Clear Water Brackish Water Fishing Mode Options Bottom brown/white background; 50% ping speed Bottom brown/white background Bottom brown/white background; 50% ping speed Deep Blue; 50% ping speed; 50kHz is turned on: • Colorline (manual control) • Surface Clarity (manual control) • Ping Rate (manual control) • Units (Enables distance, speed, depth and temperature options...
... Clear Water Brackish Water Fishing Mode Options Bottom brown/white background; 50% ping speed Bottom brown/white background Bottom brown/white background; 50% ping speed Deep Blue; 50% ping speed; 50kHz is turned on: • Colorline (manual control) • Surface Clarity (manual control) • Ping Rate (manual control) • Units (Enables distance, speed, depth and temperature options...
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Select Standby and press Enter. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to resume normal operation. NOTE: Leaving your unit in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your battery. Press any key to defaults. 7 Basic Operation Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Press the PWR/Light key to access the Backlight menu.
Select Standby and press Enter. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to resume normal operation. NOTE: Leaving your unit in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your battery. Press any key to defaults. 7 Basic Operation Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Press the PWR/Light key to access the Backlight menu.
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about to the Mark 5X.) 8 ter. (Does not apply to appear on your unit's screen. Pages Overlay Data Surface Clutter Colorline Fish arches Location and depth Range Scale Cursor Depth Frequency Sonar Page Amplitude Scope Split Frequency page Split Frequency Displays both transducer frequencies at the same Displays the water column moving from right to time. 83 kHz has...
about to the Mark 5X.) 8 ter. (Does not apply to appear on your unit's screen. Pages Overlay Data Surface Clutter Colorline Fish arches Location and depth Range Scale Cursor Depth Frequency Sonar Page Amplitude Scope Split Frequency page Split Frequency Displays both transducer frequencies at the same Displays the water column moving from right to time. 83 kHz has...
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Sonar Menu The sonar menu has options and settings that affect the appearance of the display. 11 Using your recent sonar history by moving the cursor to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse. Press Menu and select Exit cursor mode to resume normal sonar scrolling. Trackback You can review your Sonar Sonar Cursor depth Blue sonar history bar Move the blue sonar history bar all the way to the right to remove the cursor from the screen.
Sonar Menu The sonar menu has options and settings that affect the appearance of the display. 11 Using your recent sonar history by moving the cursor to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse. Press Menu and select Exit cursor mode to resume normal sonar scrolling. Trackback You can review your Sonar Sonar Cursor depth Blue sonar history bar Move the blue sonar history bar all the way to the right to remove the cursor from the screen.
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... depth Custom range menu NOTE: When using a custom range, you may not receive any digital depth readings, or you select too shallow a depth range the unit will have a monochrome display, so wide bands of gray indicate a hard sonar return, while softer returns are shown as dark, narrow areas. Range settings... at a level that does not include the water surface. Sonar Mark series units have to turn it off to select the upper limit and lower limit of a section of the water column. Upper and Lower Limits (Advanced Mode only) Used to make minor (+/-4%) changes to lock onto the bottom....
... depth Custom range menu NOTE: When using a custom range, you may not receive any digital depth readings, or you select too shallow a depth range the unit will have a monochrome display, so wide bands of gray indicate a hard sonar return, while softer returns are shown as dark, narrow areas. Range settings... at a level that does not include the water surface. Sonar Mark series units have to turn it off to select the upper limit and lower limit of a section of the water column. Upper and Lower Limits (Advanced Mode only) Used to make minor (+/-4%) changes to lock onto the bottom....
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... screen sonar to send sonar waves into the water. Split Zoom and Split Flasher Switches the sonar display from other transducers. When using fishing modes, ping speed settings are optimized for the selected fishing conditions...Mode only) Controls the rate the transducer uses to a split screen view. Sonar Options Accesses sonar display settings and configuration options. Frequency menu Split Zoom 14 Split Flasher This unit supports two frequencies: 200kHz and 83kHz. Sonar Frequency Controls the transducer frequency used by the unit. The Mark 5X only supports the 200kHz transducer...
... screen sonar to send sonar waves into the water. Split Zoom and Split Flasher Switches the sonar display from other transducers. When using fishing modes, ping speed settings are optimized for the selected fishing conditions...Mode only) Controls the rate the transducer uses to a split screen view. Sonar Options Accesses sonar display settings and configuration options. Frequency menu Split Zoom 14 Split Flasher This unit supports two frequencies: 200kHz and 83kHz. Sonar Frequency Controls the transducer frequency used by the unit. The Mark 5X only supports the 200kHz transducer...
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... to change the look at the same time. 15 Ice Mode Turns on a package of realtime echoes before they appear on the same boat at suspended targets. Amplitude scope Displays fish echoes as a fish symbol on the screen. Amplitude Scope Displays the amplitude of sonar settings optimized for ice fishing and also overlays battery meter data on the display.
... to change the look at the same time. 15 Ice Mode Turns on a package of realtime echoes before they appear on the same boat at suspended targets. Amplitude scope Displays fish echoes as a fish symbol on the screen. Amplitude Scope Displays the amplitude of sonar settings optimized for ice fishing and also overlays battery meter data on the display.
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... information about this unit. Lowrance periodically updates unit software to www.lowrance.com. To see the latest available software version go to add features and improve functionality. Mute Audio Turns on menus and text boxes. Advanced Mode Enables features and settings only available with unit in Advanced Mode. Settings Set Language Selects the language used on /off unit audio, like key beeps...
... information about this unit. Lowrance periodically updates unit software to www.lowrance.com. To see the latest available software version go to add features and improve functionality. Mute Audio Turns on menus and text boxes. Advanced Mode Enables features and settings only available with unit in Advanced Mode. Settings Set Language Selects the language used on /off unit audio, like key beeps...
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... Rejection Uses advanced signal processing to the selected depth range. Sonar Settings Menu Surface Clarity (Advanced Mode only) Surface Clarity reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of transducer range. 19 Surface Clutter Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will only send sonar signals to... the undesired signals. That allows the display scroll smoothly if the bottom depth is out of the receiver near the surface. Settings Sonar Used to make adjustments to Sonar options and display settings like Noise Rejection, Surface and Fishing Mode.
... Rejection Uses advanced signal processing to the selected depth range. Sonar Settings Menu Surface Clarity (Advanced Mode only) Surface Clarity reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of transducer range. 19 Surface Clutter Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will only send sonar signals to... the undesired signals. That allows the display scroll smoothly if the bottom depth is out of the receiver near the surface. Settings Sonar Used to make adjustments to Sonar options and display settings like Noise Rejection, Surface and Fishing Mode.
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... All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to Keel Offset and Temp Calibration settings. Fishing Mode Enhances the performance of your unit by advanced sonar users. That is in manual mode, you may recieve incorrect depth information. For more information about fishing modes, refer to the bottom. Reset Fishing Mode Resets selected fishing mode to default settings. Settings WARNING: Manual mode should only be used by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions...
... All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to Keel Offset and Temp Calibration settings. Fishing Mode Enhances the performance of your unit by advanced sonar users. That is in manual mode, you may recieve incorrect depth information. For more information about fishing modes, refer to the bottom. Reset Fishing Mode Resets selected fishing mode to default settings. Settings WARNING: Manual mode should only be used by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions...
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Temperature calibration Calibrates data from the transducer temperature sensor with data from the transducer to the lowest part of temperature information. Arrival, Off Course and Anchor alarms are only available in basic or advanced mode. Reset water distance Reset Water Distance to zero. Alarms ...Fish sounds alarm when a fish symbol (Fish ID) appears on whether the unit is 3.5 feet below the transducer, it will be input as -3.5 feet. Unit options vary depending on the sonar screen Units Allows you to select the unit of measure used by the unit. Settings Before setting...
Temperature calibration Calibrates data from the transducer temperature sensor with data from the transducer to the lowest part of temperature information. Arrival, Off Course and Anchor alarms are only available in basic or advanced mode. Reset water distance Reset Water Distance to zero. Alarms ...Fish sounds alarm when a fish symbol (Fish ID) appears on whether the unit is 3.5 feet below the transducer, it will be input as -3.5 feet. Unit options vary depending on the sonar screen Units Allows you to select the unit of measure used by the unit. Settings Before setting...
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... 18 M Manual Mode 19 Mute Audio 18 N Noise Rejection 19 O On/Off features 4 Overlay Data , 9 Configure 9 Customizing 10 Show 9 P Ping Speed 14 R Range 13 Reset Fishing Mode 20 Reset water distance 21 Restore defaults 7 S Scrollbars 4 Sensitivity 12 Settings Menu 17 Setup wizard 3 Shallow alarm 21 Simulator 21 Software update 18 Sonar 22 Adjust 12 Sonar Installation 20 Sonar Menu 11 Sonar Options 14 Sonar Page 8 Sonar settings 19 Split...
... 18 M Manual Mode 19 Mute Audio 18 N Noise Rejection 19 O On/Off features 4 Overlay Data , 9 Configure 9 Customizing 10 Show 9 P Ping Speed 14 R Range 13 Reset Fishing Mode 20 Reset water distance 21 Restore defaults 7 S Scrollbars 4 Sensitivity 12 Settings Menu 17 Setup wizard 3 Shallow alarm 21 Simulator 21 Software update 18 Sonar 22 Adjust 12 Sonar Installation 20 Sonar Menu 11 Sonar Options 14 Sonar Page 8 Sonar settings 19 Split...
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... cathode fluorewscent lamp (10 levels) Power Transmit power Mark 5x: 1600W PTP 200W RMS Mark 5x Pro: 2400W PTP; 300 RMS Elite 5x: 4000 PTP; 500W RMS Power requirement 12V Voltage input 10 to 17V Current drain Typical: .25A Fuse type 3 amp automotive (not supplied) Max depth Transducer frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable Sonar Mark 5x: 800ft (244m) Mark 5x Pro/Elite 5x: 1000ft (305m) Mark 5x: 200kHz Mark 5x Pro/Elite 5x: 83/200kHz 70mph Skimmer with...
... cathode fluorewscent lamp (10 levels) Power Transmit power Mark 5x: 1600W PTP 200W RMS Mark 5x Pro: 2400W PTP; 300 RMS Elite 5x: 4000 PTP; 500W RMS Power requirement 12V Voltage input 10 to 17V Current drain Typical: .25A Fuse type 3 amp automotive (not supplied) Max depth Transducer frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable Sonar Mark 5x: 800ft (244m) Mark 5x Pro/Elite 5x: 1000ft (305m) Mark 5x: 200kHz Mark 5x Pro/Elite 5x: 83/200kHz 70mph Skimmer with...
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Specifications Case size Display Backlight Transmit power Power requirement Voltage input Current drain Fuse type Elite 4x General 5.6" H (144mm) x 3.7" W (94.3mm); 6.4" H (164mm) with bracket (3.5" diagonal) 320x240 (256 color) TFT LCD White LED (10 levels) Power 2100W PTP; 262W RMS 12V 10 to 17V at 13.5V (200mA) 3 amp automotive (not supplied) Max depth Transducer frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable Sonar 1000ft (305m) 83/200kHz 70mph Skimmer with built in temp sensor 20 feet (6m)
Specifications Case size Display Backlight Transmit power Power requirement Voltage input Current drain Fuse type Elite 4x General 5.6" H (144mm) x 3.7" W (94.3mm); 6.4" H (164mm) with bracket (3.5" diagonal) 320x240 (256 color) TFT LCD White LED (10 levels) Power 2100W PTP; 262W RMS 12V 10 to 17V at 13.5V (200mA) 3 amp automotive (not supplied) Max depth Transducer frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable Sonar 1000ft (305m) 83/200kHz 70mph Skimmer with built in temp sensor 20 feet (6m)
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...the country where you , see the instructions in Canada, 800-661-3983, or dial 905 629-1614 (not toll free), 8 a.m. customers visit our web site www.lei-extras.com. 3) Canadian customers: Lowrance Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. to ...lowrance.com, and look for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics. To order Lowrance accessories, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Accessory Ordering Information LEI Extras is the accessory source for the Dealer Locator; Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118. Call toll free...
...the country where you , see the instructions in Canada, 800-661-3983, or dial 905 629-1614 (not toll free), 8 a.m. customers visit our web site www.lei-extras.com. 3) Canadian customers: Lowrance Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. to ...lowrance.com, and look for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics. To order Lowrance accessories, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Accessory Ordering Information LEI Extras is the accessory source for the Dealer Locator; Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118. Call toll free...
Brochure
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... antenna option available. And use menus with internal temp sensor • Up to 60˚ of digital fish-finding coverage Mark-5x Pro: • 300 Watts RMS, 2,400 Watts Peak-to the new Lowrance Mark and Elite fishfinders and chartplotters. depth to 800 ft./244 m • 200 kHz Skimmer® transom-mount transducer with Advanced User Mode for expanded sonar fine-tuning features •...
... antenna option available. And use menus with internal temp sensor • Up to 60˚ of digital fish-finding coverage Mark-5x Pro: • 300 Watts RMS, 2,400 Watts Peak-to the new Lowrance Mark and Elite fishfinders and chartplotters. depth to 800 ft./244 m • 200 kHz Skimmer® transom-mount transducer with Advanced User Mode for expanded sonar fine-tuning features •...
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... to review multiple pages of sonar history Precision GPS Chartplotter (Elite-5 / Elite-5M) • Internal 16-channel GPS antenna with coastal coverage of -use menus with Advanced User Mode for expanded sonar fine-tuning features (Elite-5x / Elite-5) • New case/mounting design for simpler installation and easy one-hand tilt/swivel view adjustment, removal and re-install • Effortless upgrade replacement to earlier Lowrance...
... to review multiple pages of sonar history Precision GPS Chartplotter (Elite-5 / Elite-5M) • Internal 16-channel GPS antenna with coastal coverage of -use menus with Advanced User Mode for expanded sonar fine-tuning features (Elite-5x / Elite-5) • New case/mounting design for simpler installation and easy one-hand tilt/swivel view adjustment, removal and re-install • Effortless upgrade replacement to earlier Lowrance...
Brochure
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...-00103-001 Accessories Part ST-TUQ - Simplified text + icon menu interface for optional mapcard or chartcard display, sonar graphs recording, GPS user details capture and software update loading. lakes with previous Lowrance and Eagle® uniplug models for upgrade installation. • Power/sonar uniplug port. • Uniplug port for sonar Temp 2/Speed sensor, or NMEA 0183 for saltwater use Elite-5x Fishfinder 5 in./12.7 cm...
...-00103-001 Accessories Part ST-TUQ - Simplified text + icon menu interface for optional mapcard or chartcard display, sonar graphs recording, GPS user details capture and software update loading. lakes with previous Lowrance and Eagle® uniplug models for upgrade installation. • Power/sonar uniplug port. • Uniplug port for sonar Temp 2/Speed sensor, or NMEA 0183 for saltwater use Elite-5x Fishfinder 5 in./12.7 cm...
