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... 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. Navico may find it necessary to do so without notice. All features and specifications...
... 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. Navico may find it necessary to do so without notice. All features and specifications...
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... with the instructions, may not match the look of the receiver • Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help NOTE: This manual covers Elite-4x, Elite-5x, Elite-7x and Elite-9x units. However, there is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If...
... with the instructions, may not match the look of the receiver • Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help NOTE: This manual covers Elite-4x, Elite-5x, Elite-7x and Elite-9x units. However, there is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If...
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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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... displayed. Basic Operation Setup wizard The Setup wizard will appear when the unit is turned on the unit and the connected transducer. To restart the Setup wizard, restore defaults. DownScan page Basic Operation | Elite X series 4 DownScan menu Pages dialog NOTE: Available pages vary depending on for the first time. To choose your own settings, do not run...
... displayed. Basic Operation Setup wizard The Setup wizard will appear when the unit is turned on the unit and the connected transducer. To restart the Setup wizard, restore defaults. DownScan page Basic Operation | Elite X series 4 DownScan menu Pages dialog NOTE: Available pages vary depending on for the first time. To choose your own settings, do not run...
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... and settings, including scrollbars, on/off . Dropdown menus Access the dropdown menu and press use the keypad to confirm, cancel or close the dialog. Depending on the type of entry, different methods are used to select the desired item and press ENTER. Basic Operation | Elite X... series 6 Entering text Some functions, like naming a waypoint, route or trail, will require you to the user. On/Off features Select an on /off features and dropdown menus. Dialogs are used for user input or for presenting information to input text. NOTE: Press the MENU key to turn...
... and settings, including scrollbars, on/off . Dropdown menus Access the dropdown menu and press use the keypad to confirm, cancel or close the dialog. Depending on the type of entry, different methods are used to select the desired item and press ENTER. Basic Operation | Elite X... series 6 Entering text Some functions, like naming a waypoint, route or trail, will require you to the user. On/Off features Select an on /off features and dropdown menus. Dialogs are used for user input or for presenting information to input text. NOTE: Press the MENU key to turn...
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To input text: 1. Use the keypad to specific fishing conditions. 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 select the desired character and press ENTER. 2. Switches letters to uppercase/ lowercase Switches keyboard between Alpha and QWERTY layout 7 Basic Operation | Elite X series
To input text: 1. Use the keypad to specific fishing conditions. 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 select the desired character and press ENTER. 2. Switches letters to uppercase/ lowercase Switches keyboard between Alpha and QWERTY layout 7 Basic Operation | Elite X series
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... Inland/Coastal Fresh-Saltwater mix Ice 400ft or less Ice fishing NOTE: Use Fresh Water mode when fishing in less than 100 feet of water; 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...
... Inland/Coastal Fresh-Saltwater mix Ice 400ft or less Ice fishing NOTE: Use Fresh Water mode when fishing in less than 100 feet of water; 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...
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Select Standby and press ENTER. Press any key to defaults. 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 X series 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. Press any key to defaults. 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 X series Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to resume normal operation. Press the PWR/LIGHT key to access the Backlight dialog.
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..., better target separation and greater depth penetration. 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. CHIRP A CHIRP (Compressed High Intensity Radar Pulse) transducer transmits a modulated pulse of...
..., better target separation and greater depth penetration. 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. CHIRP A CHIRP (Compressed High Intensity Radar Pulse) transducer transmits a modulated pulse of...
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Adjust Used to make adjustments to move in reverse. Trackback You can review your recent sonar history by moving the cursor to the left until the screen starts 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 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 access the Sonar menu.
Adjust Used to make adjustments to move in reverse. Trackback You can review your recent sonar history by moving the cursor to the left until the screen starts 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 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 access the Sonar menu.
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... default. Upper and Lower Limits Used to the selected depth range. Sensitivity Controls the level of detail shown on the display. Auto Sensitivity is set too low, desired echoes may not be able to lock onto the bottom. Sonar Operation | Elite X series 16 If you to sensitivity with Auto Sensitivity turned on by showing hard returns...
... default. Upper and Lower Limits Used to the selected depth range. Sensitivity Controls the level of detail shown on the display. Auto Sensitivity is set too low, desired echoes may not be able to lock onto the bottom. Sonar Operation | Elite X series 16 If you to sensitivity with Auto Sensitivity turned on by showing hard returns...
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... the unit. 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 cone angle provides more bottom coverage and easy lure tracking...
... the unit. 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 cone angle provides more bottom coverage and easy lure tracking...
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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. 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
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. 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
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... the Sonar Settings menu. 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. That allows the display to the selected depth range. Sonar Settings Restricts unit's digital depth search capability Turns on the sonar page. Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will be used by advanced sonar users. 21 Sonar Operation | Elite...
... the Sonar Settings menu. 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. That allows the display to the selected depth range. Sonar Settings Restricts unit's digital depth search capability Turns on the sonar page. Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will be used by advanced sonar users. 21 Sonar Operation | Elite...
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... from the transducer to clear settings adjustments made while using a fishing mode. Reset Fishing Mode Resets selected fishing mode to the Basic Operation section. Before setting keel offset, measure Sonar Operation | Elite X series 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. That is in manual mode, you may not Installation receive any depth readings, or...
... from the transducer to clear settings adjustments made while using a fishing mode. Reset Fishing Mode Resets selected fishing mode to the Basic Operation section. Before setting keel offset, measure Sonar Operation | Elite X series 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. That is in manual mode, you may not Installation receive any depth readings, or...
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..., or press MENU and select Exit cursor mode. DownScan history bar Stops sonar transmission; Refer to move in this section are for information on conventional sonar. DownScan Operation Features described in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the...
..., or press MENU and select Exit cursor mode. DownScan history bar Stops sonar transmission; Refer to move in this section are for information on conventional sonar. DownScan Operation Features described in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the...
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... to www. Set Language Selects the language used on /off unit audio, like key beeps, alarm sounds, etc. check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. Before attempting a software update, you can Settings | Elite X series 30 Alarms menu Audio Adjusts volume and turns on menus and dialogs. Advanced Mode Enables features and settings only available with...
... to www. Set Language Selects the language used on /off unit audio, like key beeps, alarm sounds, etc. check the version of software your unit is using by accessing the About screen. Before attempting a software update, you can Settings | Elite X series 30 Alarms menu Audio Adjusts volume and turns on menus and dialogs. Advanced Mode Enables features and settings only available with...
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Elite -4x & Elite-5x General Case Size Elite 4x: 6.6" H (168 mm) x 3.6" W (96 mm); 7.5" H (189 mm) with bracket Elite-5x: 5.4" H (136 mm) x 6.9"W (174 mm); 5.9" H (151 mm) with bracket Display Elite-4x: (4.3" diagonal) 16-bit color TFT LCD Elite-5x: (5" diagonal) 16-bit color Full color VGA Solar ...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...
Elite -4x & Elite-5x General Case Size Elite 4x: 6.6" H (168 mm) x 3.6" W (96 mm); 7.5" H (189 mm) with bracket Elite-5x: 5.4" H (136 mm) x 6.9"W (174 mm); 5.9" H (151 mm) with bracket Display Elite-4x: (4.3" diagonal) 16-bit color TFT LCD Elite-5x: (5" diagonal) 16-bit color Full color VGA Solar ...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...
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... levels) Communications NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 Output Declaration of 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 300ft (91m) 455/800Khz 1000ft (305m) 83/200kHz 2500ft...
... levels) Communications NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 Output Declaration of 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 300ft (91m) 455/800Khz 1000ft (305m) 83/200kHz 2500ft...