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... fish. CHIRP SONAR SERIES ELITE SERIES-STANDARD FEATURES The Elite CHIRP Series includes all features using one-thumb operation, and ·Multi-Window Display lets you to choose between High and Low (saltwater) or High and Medium (freshwater) CHIRP settings. This makes it 's important to understand which one HDI transducer. Insight Cartography Navionics® Sonar LOWRANCE'S CHIRP SONAR...
... fish. CHIRP SONAR SERIES ELITE SERIES-STANDARD FEATURES The Elite CHIRP Series includes all features using one-thumb operation, and ·Multi-Window Display lets you to choose between High and Low (saltwater) or High and Medium (freshwater) CHIRP settings. This makes it 's important to understand which one HDI transducer. Insight Cartography Navionics® Sonar LOWRANCE'S CHIRP SONAR...
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... and page menus ENTER: finalizes menu selections ZOOM Keys: used to zoom in the Downscan Operation section. 3 Introduction | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Downscan features and settings are covered in /zoom out Turn unit on/off Getting Started To turn on/off KEYPAD: controls cursor & selects items on... /off the unit, press and hold the Light/Power key for information about conventional sonar features and settings. Conventional sonar and Downscan This unit supports two types of sonar: Conventional and Downscan. Adjusting This unit has 10 backlight levels. Refer ...
... and page menus ENTER: finalizes menu selections ZOOM Keys: used to zoom in the Downscan Operation section. 3 Introduction | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Downscan features and settings are covered in /zoom out Turn unit on/off Getting Started To turn on/off KEYPAD: controls cursor & selects items on... /off the unit, press and hold the Light/Power key for information about conventional sonar features and settings. Conventional sonar and Downscan This unit supports two types of sonar: Conventional and Downscan. Adjusting This unit has 10 backlight levels. Refer ...
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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 To restart the Setup wizard, restore defaults. Page menus The Downscan and Sonar pages have menus that can only be accessed when those pages are displayed. Basic Operation Setup wizard The Setup wizard will appear when the unit is turned on for the first time. Pages This unit has three pages: Downscan, Sonar and Sonar/Downscan. To choose your own settings, do not run the setup wizard.
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 To restart the Setup wizard, restore defaults. Page menus The Downscan and Sonar pages have menus that can only be accessed when those pages are displayed. Basic Operation Setup wizard The Setup wizard will appear when the unit is turned on for the first time. Pages This unit has three pages: Downscan, Sonar and Sonar/Downscan. To choose your own settings, do not run the setup wizard.
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The page menu for active page will be displayed when the Menu key is pressed. 5 Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Two-panel page Horizontal panel Press the Pages key twice to select menu items and open submenus. Accessing the Settings menu Sonar page Sonar menu Combo pages Accessing menu items The keypad and enter key are used to switch active panels. Use the keypad to highlight the desired item and press Enter.
The page menu for active page will be displayed when the Menu key is pressed. 5 Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Two-panel page Horizontal panel Press the Pages key twice to select menu items and open submenus. Accessing the Settings menu Sonar page Sonar menu Combo pages Accessing menu items The keypad and enter key are used to switch active panels. Use the keypad to highlight the desired item and press Enter.
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NOTE: Press the Menu key to select the desired item and press Enter. Dialogs are used to confirm, cancel or close the dialog. Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 6 Dropdown menus Access the dropdown menu and press use the keypad to Exit menus. On/Off features Select an on/off menu item and ... for user input or for presenting information to the user. Working with menus There are several menu types used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on/off .
NOTE: Press the Menu key to select the desired item and press Enter. Dialogs are used to confirm, cancel or close the dialog. Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 6 Dropdown menus Access the dropdown menu and press use the keypad to Exit menus. On/Off features Select an on/off menu item and ... for user input or for presenting information to the user. Working with menus There are several menu types used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on/off .
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Switches letters to select the desired character and press enter. 2. To input text: 1. Use the keypad to uppercase/ lowercase Switches keyboard between Alpha and QWERTY layout 7 Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Repeat Step 1 for each character. 3. When entry is completed, highlight OK and press enter. Fishing Modes (Conventional sonar only) Fishing modes enhance the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions.
Switches letters to select the desired character and press enter. 2. To input text: 1. Use the keypad to uppercase/ lowercase Switches keyboard between Alpha and QWERTY layout 7 Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Repeat Step 1 for each character. 3. When entry is completed, highlight OK and press enter. Fishing Modes (Conventional sonar only) Fishing modes enhance the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions.
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Advanced Mode Enables advanced features and settings. Basic Operation | 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 ...
Advanced Mode Enables advanced features and settings. Basic Operation | 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 ...
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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-5x & Elite-7x Press any key to defaults. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to resume normal operation. Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Press the PWR/Light key to access the Backlight dialog.
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-5x & Elite-7x Press any key to defaults. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to resume normal operation. Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Press the PWR/Light key to access the Backlight dialog.
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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. Pages | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 10 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 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. Pages | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 10 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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...detail shown on by default. That makes it off to make minor (+/-4%) changes to lock onto the bottom. Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 16 Range settings display the section of the water column. Upper and Lower Limits Used to distinguish fish or structure from the bottom. Auto ...return will be shown as a wide, bright yellow area, whereas a soft return will have to turn it easier for adjustments. Auto Sensitivity is set too low, desired echoes may not be at a level that does not include the water surface. That allows you select too shallow a depth ...
...detail shown on by default. That makes it off to make minor (+/-4%) changes to lock onto the bottom. Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 16 Range settings display the section of the water column. Upper and Lower Limits Used to distinguish fish or structure from the bottom. Auto ...return will be shown as a wide, bright yellow area, whereas a soft return will have to turn it easier for adjustments. Auto Sensitivity is set too low, desired echoes may not be at a level that does not include the water surface. That allows you select too shallow a depth ...
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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-5x & Elite-7x 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-5x & Elite-7x Noise Rejection Uses advanced signal processing to send sonar waves into the water.
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... interference between two sonar units running on top of the Sonar page. Stop Sonar also can make adjustments to Downscan overlay settings from the sonar page. Overlay data Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 20 Downscan options are covered in more detail in the Pages section. Downscan options menu NOTE: The Downscan options menu...
... interference between two sonar units running on top of the Sonar page. Stop Sonar also can make adjustments to Downscan overlay settings from the sonar page. Overlay data Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 20 Downscan options are covered in more detail in the Pages section. Downscan options menu NOTE: The Downscan options menu...
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... be used by advanced sonar users. 21 Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x WARNING: Manual mode should only be visible on /off Dowsncan overlay display Sonar Settings Menu Conventional settings/Downscan Settings You can adjust settings for both Conventional sonar and Downscan sonar modes from the Sonar Settings menu. That allows the display to the selected depth range...
... be used by advanced sonar users. 21 Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x WARNING: Manual mode should only be visible on /off Dowsncan overlay display Sonar Settings Menu Conventional settings/Downscan Settings You can adjust settings for both Conventional sonar and Downscan sonar modes from the Sonar Settings menu. That allows the display to the selected depth range...
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...conditions. For more information about fishing modes, refer to default settings. Reset Fishing Mode Resets selected fishing mode to the Basic Operation section. 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 the water surface. ...
...conditions. For more information about fishing modes, refer to default settings. Reset Fishing Mode Resets selected fishing mode to the Basic Operation section. 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 the water surface. ...
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...Sensitivity setting like traditional sonar units. Contrast set to 40 Contrast set to 60 Contrast set to select the upper limit and lower limit of a section of the water column. Custom Range - Upper and lower limits must be at least 6.5 ft (2m) apart. 25 DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-...7x Adjust Accesses the Contrast adjustment scrollbar, allowing you to view a section of the water column that does not include the water surface. That allows you to adjust contrast settings. Contrast functions as the sensitivity...
...Sensitivity setting like traditional sonar units. Contrast set to 40 Contrast set to 60 Contrast set to select the upper limit and lower limit of a section of the water column. Custom Range - Upper and lower limits must be at least 6.5 ft (2m) apart. 25 DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-...7x Adjust Accesses the Contrast adjustment scrollbar, allowing you to view a section of the water column that does not include the water surface. That allows you to adjust contrast settings. Contrast functions as the sensitivity...
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...be recorded when sonar is useful for viewing structure detail and determining bottom hardness. Purple is stopped. 27 DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Surface Clarity set to High. Stop Sonar Stops sonar transmission and pauses the sonar chart, allowing you to select a color decreasing the ...the palette best suited to your surface. The white background palette works well for looking at suspended targets and structure. Surface Clarity set to a split zoom view. Surface Clarity Color Surface Clarity reduces surface clutter by Allows you to get a better look at...
...be recorded when sonar is useful for viewing structure detail and determining bottom hardness. Purple is stopped. 27 DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Surface Clarity set to High. Stop Sonar Stops sonar transmission and pauses the sonar chart, allowing you to select a color decreasing the ...the palette best suited to your surface. The white background palette works well for looking at suspended targets and structure. Surface Clarity set to a split zoom view. Surface Clarity Color Surface Clarity reduces surface clutter by Allows you to get a better look at...
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Overlay data setup is covered in the Pages section. Overlay Data Allows you to select data to "Sonar Settings" on top of the DSI page. Refer to be displayed on page 21. DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 28 Overlay data Settings Accesses the Settings menu.
Overlay data setup is covered in the Pages section. Overlay Data Allows you to select data to "Sonar Settings" on top of the DSI page. Refer to be displayed on page 21. DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 28 Overlay data Settings Accesses the Settings menu.
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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-7 units only) System menu Enables advanced features and settings Displays software information Restores settings and options to factory default settings 29 Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x
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-7 units only) System menu Enables advanced features and settings Displays software information Restores settings and options to factory default settings 29 Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x
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... appears on menus and text boxes. Before attempting a software update, you can Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 30 Alarms menu Set Language Selects the language used on display Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to default settings. Lowrance periodically updates unit software to www. lowrance.com. Alarms Enables alarms and selects alarm thresholds. Audio Adjusts volume and turns...
... appears on menus and text boxes. Before attempting a software update, you can Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 30 Alarms menu Set Language Selects the language used on display Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to default settings. Lowrance periodically updates unit software to www. lowrance.com. Alarms Enables alarms and selects alarm thresholds. Audio Adjusts volume and turns...
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... only) With the unit connected to a NMEA 2000 network, you to a VHF radio or other display units on the network. 31 Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Units Allows you can select a GPS antenna on the network as your GPS source, and share newly created waypoints with other NMEA 0183 device. ... threshold sounds alarm when a fish symbol (Fish ID) appears on the sonar screen NMEA 0183 You can also adjust the Baud rate, but the default setting works best under most conditions.
... only) With the unit connected to a NMEA 2000 network, you to a VHF radio or other display units on the network. 31 Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Units Allows you can select a GPS antenna on the network as your GPS source, and share newly created waypoints with other NMEA 0183 device. ... threshold sounds alarm when a fish symbol (Fish ID) appears on the sonar screen NMEA 0183 You can also adjust the Baud rate, but the default setting works best under most conditions.