Elite CHIRP Brochure EN
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... the highly successful Elite HDI Series with the addition of using more easily seen when holding structure beneath your boat. HOW MULTIPLE CHIRP SONAR SETTINGS-PROVIDE CLARITY MULTIPLE CHIRP SETTINGS FROM A SINGLE TRANSDUCER Because Lowrance fishfinders give you the option of CHIRP Sonar technology-providing ...between High and Low (saltwater) or High and Medium (freshwater) CHIRP settings. Individual game fish are near structure or the bottom. You also get the clear benefit of Lowrance High CHIRP Sonar is considered to rewind recorded sonar history including structure, transitions ...
... the highly successful Elite HDI Series with the addition of using more easily seen when holding structure beneath your boat. HOW MULTIPLE CHIRP SONAR SETTINGS-PROVIDE CLARITY MULTIPLE CHIRP SETTINGS FROM A SINGLE TRANSDUCER Because Lowrance fishfinders give you the option of CHIRP Sonar technology-providing ...between High and Low (saltwater) or High and Medium (freshwater) CHIRP settings. Individual game fish are near structure or the bottom. You also get the clear benefit of Lowrance High CHIRP Sonar is considered to rewind recorded sonar history including structure, transitions ...
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... Getting Started To turn on/off the unit, press and hold the Light/Power key for information about conventional sonar features and settings. the Press the Light/Power key to backlight switch backlight levels. Muting Audio Select Mute Audio from the System menu and press...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 Conventional sonar and Downscan This unit supports two types of sonar: Conventional and ...
... Getting Started To turn on/off the unit, press and hold the Light/Power key for information about conventional sonar features and settings. the Press the Light/Power key to backlight switch backlight levels. Muting Audio Select Mute Audio from the System menu and press...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 Conventional sonar and Downscan This unit supports two types of sonar: Conventional and ...
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To restart the Setup wizard, restore defaults. Pages This unit has three pages: Downscan, Sonar and Sonar/Downscan. Basic Operation Setup wizard The Setup wizard will appear when the unit is turned on for the first time. 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 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.
To restart the Setup wizard, restore defaults. Pages This unit has three pages: Downscan, Sonar and Sonar/Downscan. Basic Operation Setup wizard The Setup wizard will appear when the unit is turned on for the first time. 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 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.
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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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Working with menus There are several menu types used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on the type of entry, different methods are used to confirm, cancel or close the dialog. Dialogs are used for user input or ... press use the keypad to Exit menus. NOTE: Press the Menu key to select the desired item and press Enter. Depending on /off . Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 6 Entering text Some functions, like naming a waypoint, route or trail, will require you to turn it on/off features and dropdown menus. On/Off...
Working with menus There are several menu types used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on the type of entry, different methods are used to confirm, cancel or close the dialog. Dialogs are used for user input or ... press use the keypad to Exit menus. NOTE: Press the Menu key to select the desired item and press Enter. Depending on /off . Basic Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 6 Entering text Some functions, like naming a waypoint, route or trail, will require you to turn it on/off features and dropdown menus. On/Off...
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Switches letters to specific fishing conditions. 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 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.
Switches letters to specific fishing conditions. 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 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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... select Return to vessel or Exit cursor mode to scroll the map, select map items and review sonar history. 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 Output NOTE: Use Fresh Water mode when fishing in less than 100 feet of water; Advanced Mode Enables advanced features and settings...
... select Return to vessel or Exit cursor mode to scroll the map, select map items and review sonar history. 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 Output NOTE: Use Fresh Water mode when fishing in less than 100 feet of water; Advanced Mode Enables advanced features and settings...
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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 the PWR/Light key to resume normal operation. Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Press any key to access the Backlight dialog. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to defaults. 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 the PWR/Light key to resume normal operation. Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Press any key to access the Backlight dialog. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to defaults. Select Standby and press Enter.
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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. 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.
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...) apart. Custom Range - Upper and lower limits must be displayed. Auto Sensitivity is set too low, desired echoes may not be at a level that does not include the water surface. Range settings display the section of the water column that works well under most conditions, reducing the needs... and lower limit of a section of detail shown on by default. Colorline Separates strong sonar echoes from the bottom. Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 16 If you to the selected depth range. That makes it off to turn it easier for adjustments. Too much detail will have...
...) apart. Custom Range - Upper and lower limits must be displayed. Auto Sensitivity is set too low, desired echoes may not be at a level that does not include the water surface. Range settings display the section of the water column that works well under most conditions, reducing the needs... and lower limit of a section of detail shown on by default. Colorline Separates strong sonar echoes from the bottom. Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 16 If you to the selected depth range. That makes it off to turn it easier for adjustments. Too much detail will have...
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Ping speed adjustments can help reduce interference from other transducers. When using fishing modes, ping speed settings are optimized for the selected fishing conditions, so in most cases, adjustments are not necessary. 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 Sonar Options Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Noise Rejection Uses advanced signal processing to send sonar waves into the water.
Ping speed adjustments can help reduce interference from other transducers. When using fishing modes, ping speed settings are optimized for the selected fishing conditions, so in most cases, adjustments are not necessary. 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 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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...when Downscan overlay is stopped. Downscan options are covered in more detail in the Pages section. Overlay data Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 20 Overlay data setup is covered in the DSI section. Stop Sonar also can make adjustments to prevent/stop interference between ...two sonar units running on top of the Sonar page. Stop Sonar Pauses the unit's sonar, allowing you to select data to be used to Downscan overlay settings...
...when Downscan overlay is stopped. Downscan options are covered in more detail in the Pages section. Overlay data Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 20 Overlay data setup is covered in the DSI section. Stop Sonar also can make adjustments to prevent/stop interference between ...two sonar units running on top of the Sonar page. Stop Sonar Pauses the unit's sonar, allowing you to select data to be used to Downscan overlay settings...
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.... Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will 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...
.... Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will 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...
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... made while using a fishing mode. Installation menu Keel Offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to default settings. Before setting keel offset, measure Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Transducer Keel Offset (-3.5 feet) Keel 22 For more information about fishing modes, refer to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not account...
... made while using a fishing mode. Installation menu Keel Offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to default settings. Before setting keel offset, measure Sonar Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Transducer Keel Offset (-3.5 feet) Keel 22 For more information about fishing modes, refer to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not account...
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... the water column that does not include the water surface. Contrast functions as the sensitivity setting for DSI units. Upper and lower limits must be at least 6.5 ft (2m) apart. 25 DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Range Range settings display the section of the water column. Custom Range - Contrast Adjusts the brightness ratio between...
... the water column that does not include the water surface. Contrast functions as the sensitivity setting for DSI units. Upper and lower limits must be at least 6.5 ft (2m) apart. 25 DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Range Range settings display the section of the water column. Custom Range - Contrast Adjusts the brightness ratio between...
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... a split zoom view. Purple is useful for suspended targets. Split Zoom Changes the display to Low. Sepia is stopped. 27 DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Surface Clarity set to your surface. Stop Sonar Stops sonar transmission and pauses the sonar chart, allowing you to select a color decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near...
... a split zoom view. Purple is useful for suspended targets. Split Zoom Changes the display to Low. Sepia is stopped. 27 DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x Surface Clarity set to your surface. Stop Sonar Stops sonar transmission and pauses the sonar chart, allowing you to select a color decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near...
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DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 28 Overlay data Settings Accesses the Settings menu. Refer to be displayed on page 21. 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.
DSI Operation | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 28 Overlay data Settings Accesses the Settings menu. Refer to be displayed on page 21. 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.
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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 Settings Settings menu Accesses installation and configuration settings for your unit.
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... update, you can Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 30 Alarms menu Advanced Mode Enables features and settings only available with unit in Advanced Mode. About Displays software information about this unit. check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. lowrance.com. Audio Adjusts volume... and turns on display Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to default settings. Set Language Selects the language used on menus and text boxes. To see the ...
... update, you can Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x 30 Alarms menu Advanced Mode Enables features and settings only available with unit in Advanced Mode. About Displays software information about this unit. check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. lowrance.com. Audio Adjusts volume... and turns on display Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to default settings. Set Language Selects the language used on menus and text boxes. To see the ...
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You can also adjust the Baud rate, but the default setting works best under most conditions. Basic Mode Advanced Mode NMEA 2000 (Elite-7 units only) With the unit connected to select the unit of measure used by the unit. Units Allows you to a NMEA 2000 network, you can ... 0183 You can select the NMEA 0183 sentences the unit will use when connected to a VHF radio or other display units on the network. 31 Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x
You can also adjust the Baud rate, but the default setting works best under most conditions. Basic Mode Advanced Mode NMEA 2000 (Elite-7 units only) With the unit connected to select the unit of measure used by the unit. Units Allows you to a NMEA 2000 network, you can ... 0183 You can select the NMEA 0183 sentences the unit will use when connected to a VHF radio or other display units on the network. 31 Settings | Elite-5x & Elite-7x