Elite CHIRP Brochure EN
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...-N. HOW MULTIPLE CHIRP SONAR SETTINGS-PROVIDE CLARITY MULTIPLE CHIRP SETTINGS FROM A SINGLE TRANSDUCER Because Lowrance fishfinders give you increase clutter on chartplotter models). COMBINED CHIRP SONAR WITH DOWNSCAN IMAGINGTM TECHNOLOGY DownScan Imaging™ provides picture-like your fishing situation. And, all features using DownScan Overlay™. HIGHLY ACCURATE, BUILT-IN GPS ANTENNA PLUS DETAILED U.S. CHIRP SONAR TECHNOLOGY-THE CLEAR ADVANTAGES Until CHIRP, most fishfinders used for marking depths as well...
...-N. HOW MULTIPLE CHIRP SONAR SETTINGS-PROVIDE CLARITY MULTIPLE CHIRP SETTINGS FROM A SINGLE TRANSDUCER Because Lowrance fishfinders give you increase clutter on chartplotter models). COMBINED CHIRP SONAR WITH DOWNSCAN IMAGINGTM TECHNOLOGY DownScan Imaging™ provides picture-like your fishing situation. And, all features using DownScan Overlay™. HIGHLY ACCURATE, BUILT-IN GPS ANTENNA PLUS DETAILED U.S. CHIRP SONAR TECHNOLOGY-THE CLEAR ADVANTAGES Until CHIRP, most fishfinders used for marking depths as well...
Elite CHIRP Brochure EN
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...-11665-001 Fishfinders 000-11666-001 000-11667-001 000-11668-001 CHIRP SERIES TRANSDUCERS & ACCESSORIES TRANSDUCER SPECIFICATIONS 455/800 kHz 83/200 kHz 50/200 kHz SONAR CAPABILITIES DownScan Imaging™ Medium and High CHIRP Sonar Low and High CHIRP Sonar ELITE-5 Elite-5 Protective Sun Cover Replacement Mounting Bracket LGC-16W External 1Hz GPS Antenna Elite-5 Flush Mount Kit RAM 1" Elite-5 Quick Release Mount RAM 1.5" Elite-5 Quick Release Mount 000-10050...
...-11665-001 Fishfinders 000-11666-001 000-11667-001 000-11668-001 CHIRP SERIES TRANSDUCERS & ACCESSORIES TRANSDUCER SPECIFICATIONS 455/800 kHz 83/200 kHz 50/200 kHz SONAR CAPABILITIES DownScan Imaging™ Medium and High CHIRP Sonar Low and High CHIRP Sonar ELITE-5 Elite-5 Protective Sun Cover Replacement Mounting Bracket LGC-16W External 1Hz GPS Antenna Elite-5 Flush Mount Kit RAM 1" Elite-5 Quick Release Mount RAM 1.5" Elite-5 Quick Release Mount 000-10050...
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... without notice. Navico may find it necessary to do so without notice. Compliance Statements Lowrance Elite-5x and Elite-7x • meets the technical standards in accordance with Part 15.103 of the FCC rules • complies with CE under RTTE directive 1999/5/EC...Lowrance® and Navico® are registered trademarks of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008 For more information please refer to change or end our policies, regulations and special offers at any time. Copyright © 2014 Navico All rights reserved. All features and specifications...
... without notice. Navico may find it necessary to do so without notice. Compliance Statements Lowrance Elite-5x and Elite-7x • meets the technical standards in accordance with Part 15.103 of the FCC rules • complies with CE under RTTE directive 1999/5/EC...Lowrance® and Navico® are registered trademarks of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008 For more information please refer to change or end our policies, regulations and special offers at any time. Copyright © 2014 Navico All rights reserved. All features and specifications...
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...8226; Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for compliance could void the user's authority to radio communications. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Warning The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more...harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try ...
...8226; Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for compliance could void the user's authority to radio communications. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Warning The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more...harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try ...
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Table of contents Introduction 3 Unit Controls 3 Conventional sonar and Downscan.......... 3 Basic Operation 4 Setup wizard 4 Pages 4 Selecting Pages 4 Page menus 4 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 Sensitivity 16 Colorline 16 Range 16 Frequency 17 Ping Speed 18 1 Table of Contents | Elite-5x & Elite-7x
Table of contents Introduction 3 Unit Controls 3 Conventional sonar and Downscan.......... 3 Basic Operation 4 Setup wizard 4 Pages 4 Selecting Pages 4 Page menus 4 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 Sensitivity 16 Colorline 16 Range 16 Frequency 17 Ping Speed 18 1 Table of Contents | Elite-5x & Elite-7x
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... menu and press Enter. Unit Controls LIGHT/POWER: controls backlight level and turns unit on/off KEYPAD: controls cursor & selects items on menus PAGES: allows you to select a page to view MENU: opens settings, context and page menus ENTER: finalizes menu selections ZOOM Keys: used to zoom in the Downscan Operation section. 3 Introduction | Elite-5x & Elite-7x
... menu and press Enter. Unit Controls LIGHT/POWER: controls backlight level and turns unit on/off KEYPAD: controls cursor & selects items on menus PAGES: allows you to select a page to view MENU: opens settings, context and page menus ENTER: finalizes menu selections ZOOM Keys: used to zoom in the Downscan Operation section. 3 Introduction | Elite-5x & Elite-7x
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Pages This unit has three pages: Downscan, Sonar and Sonar/Downscan. To choose your own settings, do not run the setup wizard. Page menus The Downscan and Sonar pages have menus that can only be accessed when those pages are displayed. Selecting Pages To select a page, press the keypad in the direction of the desired page and press Enter. Pages dialog Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Downscan page 4 Downscan menu Basic Operation Setup wizard The Setup wizard will appear when the unit is turned on for the first time. To restart the Setup wizard, restore defaults.
Pages This unit has three pages: Downscan, Sonar and Sonar/Downscan. To choose your own settings, do not run the setup wizard. Page menus The Downscan and Sonar pages have menus that can only be accessed when those pages are displayed. Selecting Pages To select a page, press the keypad in the direction of the desired page and press Enter. Pages dialog Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Downscan page 4 Downscan menu Basic Operation Setup wizard The Setup wizard will appear when the unit is turned on for the first time. To restart the Setup wizard, restore defaults.
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...turn it on /off . NOTE: Press the Menu key to select the desired item and press Enter. Dialogs Scrollbars Select the scrollbar and press the keypad left (decrease) or right (increase). Entering text Some functions, like naming a waypoint, route or trail, will require you to the user. Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite...-7x 6 Depending on the type of entry, different methods are several menu types used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on /off features and dropdown ...
...turn it on /off . NOTE: Press the Menu key to select the desired item and press Enter. Dialogs Scrollbars Select the scrollbar and press the keypad left (decrease) or right (increase). Entering text Some functions, like naming a waypoint, route or trail, will require you to the user. Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite...-7x 6 Depending on the type of entry, different methods are several menu types used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on /off features and dropdown ...
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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-5x & Elite-7x Switches letters to specific fishing conditions. Repeat Step 1 for each character. 3. When entry is completed, highlight OK and press enter. 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-5x & Elite-7x Switches letters to specific fishing conditions. Repeat Step 1 for each character. 3. When entry is completed, highlight OK and press enter. To input text: 1. Use the keypad to select the desired character and press enter. 2.
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...Elite-5x & Elite-7x 8 The following features are enabled when Advanced mode is turned on: • Units (Enables distance, speed, depth, temperature, and bearings options) • NMEA 0183 Output NOTE: Use Fresh Water mode when fishing in less than 100 feet of water; Advanced Mode Enables advanced features and settings. Fishing Mode Options General Use... less 400ft or less Offshore Inland/Coastal Inland/Coastal Inland/Coastal Fresh-Saltwater mix Ice 400ft or less Ice fishing Cursor The keypad moves the cursor around the display, allowing you to clear the cursor. Press Menu and ...
...Elite-5x & Elite-7x 8 The following features are enabled when Advanced mode is turned on: • Units (Enables distance, speed, depth, temperature, and bearings options) • NMEA 0183 Output NOTE: Use Fresh Water mode when fishing in less than 100 feet of water; Advanced Mode Enables advanced features and settings. Fishing Mode Options General Use... less 400ft or less Offshore Inland/Coastal Inland/Coastal Inland/Coastal Fresh-Saltwater mix Ice 400ft or less Ice fishing Cursor The keypad moves the cursor around the display, allowing you to clear the cursor. Press Menu and ...
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NOTE: Leaving your unit in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your battery. 9 Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Press any key to defaults. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to resume normal operation. Press the PWR/Light key to access the Backlight dialog. Select Standby and press Enter. Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display.
NOTE: Leaving your unit in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your battery. 9 Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Press any key to defaults. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to resume normal operation. Press the PWR/Light key to access the Backlight dialog. Select Standby and press Enter. Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display.
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Pages | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 10 Pages Surface Clutter Fish arches Fish Surface clutter Colorline Range scale Structure Range scale Sonar Page Displays the water column moving from right to left on the Sonar settings menu. Downscan page The Downscan page shows the water column moving from right to left .You can overlay downscan sonar on the conventional sonar page by selecting Dowscan Overlay on your unit's screen.
Pages | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 10 Pages Surface Clutter Fish arches Fish Surface clutter Colorline Range scale Structure Range scale Sonar Page Displays the water column moving from right to left on the Sonar settings menu. Downscan page The Downscan page shows the water column moving from right to left .You can overlay downscan sonar on the conventional sonar page by selecting Dowscan Overlay on your unit's screen.
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... sonar. Sonar Operation Blue sonar history bar This unit supports two types of the selected transducer type. Refer to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 14 The features described in reverse. Move the sonar history bar all frequencies within the bandwidth of sonar: Conventional and Downscan. Trackback You can review your recent sonar...
... sonar. Sonar Operation Blue sonar history bar This unit supports two types of the selected transducer type. Refer to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 14 The features described in reverse. Move the sonar history bar all frequencies within the bandwidth of sonar: Conventional and Downscan. Trackback You can review your recent sonar...
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... Sonar menu. Sonar Menu (Advanced Mode) (Options active with Lowrance conventional sonar transducers. • 50/200 kHz (Low/High CHIRP) • 83/200 kHz (Medium/High CHIRP) CHIRP Setup 1. Select a CHIRP transducer type from the Transducer type menu 2. Select the desired CHIRP frequency from the Frequency menu Sonar Menu Press Menu from any sonar page to Sensitivity and Colorline/Grayscale. 15 Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x This unit supports High CHIRP...
... Sonar menu. Sonar Menu (Advanced Mode) (Options active with Lowrance conventional sonar transducers. • 50/200 kHz (Low/High CHIRP) • 83/200 kHz (Medium/High CHIRP) CHIRP Setup 1. Select a CHIRP transducer type from the Transducer type menu 2. Select the desired CHIRP frequency from the Frequency menu Sonar Menu Press Menu from any sonar page to Sensitivity and Colorline/Grayscale. 15 Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x This unit supports High CHIRP...
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... target separation in shallow water Low CHIRP Provides the best depth penetration with lower resolution Better depth penetration Medium CHIRP than High CHIRP with minimal loss of target separation High CHIRP Better resolution in shallow water than Medium CHIRP 17 Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Only frequencies supported by the unit. Custom range menu NOTE: When using a custom range, you may not...
... target separation in shallow water Low CHIRP Provides the best depth penetration with lower resolution Better depth penetration Medium CHIRP than High CHIRP with minimal loss of target separation High CHIRP Better resolution in shallow water than Medium CHIRP 17 Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Only frequencies supported by the unit. Custom range menu NOTE: When using a custom range, you may not...
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That is in manual mode, you may receive incorrect depth information. Before setting keel offset, measure Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Transducer Keel Offset (-3.5 feet) Keel 22 Fishing Mode Enhances the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to clear settings adjustments made while using a fishing mode. Reset Fishing Mode Resets selected fishing mode to the water surface. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance...
That is in manual mode, you may receive incorrect depth information. Before setting keel offset, measure Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Transducer Keel Offset (-3.5 feet) Keel 22 Fishing Mode Enhances the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to clear settings adjustments made while using a fishing mode. Reset Fishing Mode Resets selected fishing mode to the water surface. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance...
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... view the DSI menu. pauses sonar scroll DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 24 DSI Operation This unit supports two types of the screen. DSI menu Press Menu from the DSI page to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. The features described in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom...
... view the DSI menu. pauses sonar scroll DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 24 DSI Operation This unit supports two types of the screen. DSI menu Press Menu from the DSI page to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. The features described in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom...
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... to default settings. Sounds alarm when Fish ID symbol appears on display Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to www. Before attempting a software update, you can Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 30 Alarms menu check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. Audio Adjusts volume and turns on menus and text boxes. Lowrance periodically updates unit software...
... to default settings. Sounds alarm when Fish ID symbol appears on display Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to www. Before attempting a software update, you can Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 30 Alarms menu check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. Audio Adjusts volume and turns on menus and text boxes. Lowrance periodically updates unit software...
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... (11 levels) Communications Elite 7x: NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 Output Elite 5x: NMEA 0183 Ouput 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...
... (11 levels) Communications Elite 7x: NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 Output Elite 5x: NMEA 0183 Ouput 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...
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... 30 Low CHIRP 17 M Manual Mode 21 Medium CHIRP 17 Mute Audio 30 N NMEA 0183 31 NMEA 2000 31 Data sources 32 Noise Rejection 18, 26 O On/Off features 6 Overlay Data 12, 28 Configure 12 Customizing 13 Show 12 P Page menus 4 Page selection 4 Ping Speed 17 R Range 25 Reset Fishing Mode 22 Reset water distance 23 Index | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 34
... 30 Low CHIRP 17 M Manual Mode 21 Medium CHIRP 17 Mute Audio 30 N NMEA 0183 31 NMEA 2000 31 Data sources 32 Noise Rejection 18, 26 O On/Off features 6 Overlay Data 12, 28 Configure 12 Customizing 13 Show 12 P Page menus 4 Page selection 4 Ping Speed 17 R Range 25 Reset Fishing Mode 22 Reset water distance 23 Index | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 34