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Table of Contents Introduction 2 Setup wizard 3 Pages 3 DSI menu 3 Accessing the Settings menu 3 Basic Operation 4 Working with menus 4 Dialogs 5 Cursor 5 Standby mode 6 Restore defaults 6 Adjusting the display 6 Pages 7 DSI Page 7 Split Frequency 7 Split Zoom 8 Overlay Data 8 Using DSI 10 Trackback 10 DSI menu 10 DSI Interpretation 14 Settings Menu 16 System 16 Settings 16 Sonar 17 Installation 18 Alarms 19 Index 20 Specifications 21 1
Table of Contents Introduction 2 Setup wizard 3 Pages 3 DSI menu 3 Accessing the Settings menu 3 Basic Operation 4 Working with menus 4 Dialogs 5 Cursor 5 Standby mode 6 Restore defaults 6 Adjusting the display 6 Pages 7 DSI Page 7 Split Frequency 7 Split Zoom 8 Overlay Data 8 Using DSI 10 Trackback 10 DSI menu 10 DSI Interpretation 14 Settings Menu 16 System 16 Settings 16 Sonar 17 Installation 18 Alarms 19 Index 20 Specifications 21 1
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... to select the desired character and press enter. 2. Repeat Step 1 for presenting information to the user. Basic Operation Dialogs Dialogs are used to select review sonar history.
... to select the desired character and press enter. 2. Repeat Step 1 for presenting information to the user. Basic Operation Dialogs Dialogs are used to select review sonar history.
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Select Standby and press Enter. Adjusting the display You can make adjustments to resume normal operation. Press any key to the display using Contrast and Color settings. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to access the Backlight dialog. Both are covered in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your battery. NOTE: Leaving your unit in the DSI section. Basic Operation Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Press the PWR/Light key to defaults. 6
Select Standby and press Enter. Adjusting the display You can make adjustments to resume normal operation. Press any key to the display using Contrast and Color settings. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to access the Backlight dialog. Both are covered in Standby mode when your boat is not is use will run down your battery. NOTE: Leaving your unit in the DSI section. Basic Operation Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Press the PWR/Light key to defaults. 6
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Move the sonar history bar all the way to the right to view the DSI menu. DSI Using DSI DSI history bar DSI menu Press Menu from any DSI page to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. 10 Stop sonar: pauses the sonar screen Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
Move the sonar history bar all the way to the right to view the DSI menu. DSI Using DSI DSI history bar DSI menu Press Menu from any DSI page to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. 10 Stop sonar: pauses the sonar screen Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
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Contrast functions as the sensitivity setting for DSI units. Upper and lower limits must be at least 6.5 ft (2m) apart. 11 Range settings display the section of the water column from the water ... to select the upper limit and lower limit of a section of the water column. Upper and Lower Limits Used to 80 DSI units do not have a Sensitivity setting like traditional sonar units. DSI Adjust Accesses the Contrast adjustment scrollbar, allowing you to view a section of the water column that does not include the...
Contrast functions as the sensitivity setting for DSI units. Upper and lower limits must be at least 6.5 ft (2m) apart. 11 Range settings display the section of the water column from the water ... to select the upper limit and lower limit of a section of the water column. Upper and Lower Limits Used to 80 DSI units do not have a Sensitivity setting like traditional sonar units. DSI Adjust Accesses the Contrast adjustment scrollbar, allowing you to view a section of the water column that does not include the...
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... Clarity set to change the unit's color palette. Pauses the sonar chart, allowing you to High. Sepia is useful for sus- Surface Clarity set to get a better pended targets. Mono- 12 Frequency Controls the transducer frequency ... best resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth coverage. Purple is best for your fishing conditions. chrome uinits only support Grayscale and Reverse Grayscale settings. DSI NOTE: When using a custom range, you may not receive any digital depth readings, or you to select a palette best suited for looking at suspended targets...
... Clarity set to change the unit's color palette. Pauses the sonar chart, allowing you to High. Sepia is useful for sus- Surface Clarity set to get a better pended targets. Mono- 12 Frequency Controls the transducer frequency ... best resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth coverage. Purple is best for your fishing conditions. chrome uinits only support Grayscale and Reverse Grayscale settings. DSI NOTE: When using a custom range, you may not receive any digital depth readings, or you to select a palette best suited for looking at suspended targets...
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... make adjustments to default settings. Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to Sonar options and settings. About Displays software information about this unit. Before attempting a software update, you can check the version of software your unit is using ...by accessing the About screen. To see the latest available software version go to add features and improve functionality. Sonar Settings Menu Restricts unit's digital depth search capability 17 Set Language Selects the language used on /off unit audio, like key beeps, alarm sounds, etc...
... make adjustments to default settings. Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to Sonar options and settings. About Displays software information about this unit. Before attempting a software update, you can check the version of software your unit is using ...by accessing the About screen. To see the latest available software version go to add features and improve functionality. Sonar Settings Menu Restricts unit's digital depth search capability 17 Set Language Selects the language used on /off unit audio, like key beeps, alarm sounds, etc...
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.... Settings Noise Rejection Uses advanced signal processing to Keel Offset and Temp Calibration settings. WARNING: Manual mode should only be used by advanced sonar users. When the unit is out of transducer range. Installation Provides access to monitor the effects noise (boat pumps, water conditions, engine ...bottom. That allows the display to the selected depth range. Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will only send sonar signals to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is in manual mode, you may not receive any depth readings, or you may...
.... Settings Noise Rejection Uses advanced signal processing to Keel Offset and Temp Calibration settings. WARNING: Manual mode should only be used by advanced sonar users. When the unit is out of transducer range. Installation Provides access to monitor the effects noise (boat pumps, water conditions, engine ...bottom. That allows the display to the selected depth range. Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will only send sonar signals to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is in manual mode, you may not receive any depth readings, or you may...
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...Power Power Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Elite 5x DSI & Mark 5X DSI General 5.4" H (134mm) x 6.8" W (174mm); 6" H (152mm) with bracket Mark 5x: 1.35lbs (613kgs) Elite 5x: 1.68lbs (.763kgs) Elite: (5" diagonal) Enhanced Solar MAX™ 480x480 256 color TFT LCD Mark: (5" diagonal) 480x480 monochrome Cold cathode fluorescent lamp ...4000W PTP; 500W RMS 12 Volts DC 10 to 17V Elite 5x: at 13.5V (630mA) Mark 5x: at 13.5V (320mA) 3-amp Automotive (not supplied) Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable DSI Sonar 250 ft (61m) 455/800kHz 50 mph (80 kph)...
...Power Power Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Elite 5x DSI & Mark 5X DSI General 5.4" H (134mm) x 6.8" W (174mm); 6" H (152mm) with bracket Mark 5x: 1.35lbs (613kgs) Elite 5x: 1.68lbs (.763kgs) Elite: (5" diagonal) Enhanced Solar MAX™ 480x480 256 color TFT LCD Mark: (5" diagonal) 480x480 monochrome Cold cathode fluorescent lamp ...4000W PTP; 500W RMS 12 Volts DC 10 to 17V Elite 5x: at 13.5V (630mA) Mark 5x: at 13.5V (320mA) 3-amp Automotive (not supplied) Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable DSI Sonar 250 ft (61m) 455/800kHz 50 mph (80 kph)...
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...Display Backlight Transmit Power Power Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Elite 4x DSI & Mark 4X DSI General 5.6" H (144mm) x 3.7" W (94.3mm); 6.4" H (164mm) with bracket Elite 4: (3.5" diagonal) 320x240 (256 color) TFT LCD Mark 4: (3.5" diagonal) 320x240 monochrome TFT LCD White LED (10 levels) Power 2800W... PTP; 350W RMS 12V 10 to 17V at 13.5V (200mA) 3-amp Automotive (not supplied) Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable DSI Sonar 200 ft (76m) ...
...Display Backlight Transmit Power Power Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Elite 4x DSI & Mark 4X DSI General 5.6" H (144mm) x 3.7" W (94.3mm); 6.4" H (164mm) with bracket Elite 4: (3.5" diagonal) 320x240 (256 color) TFT LCD Mark 4: (3.5" diagonal) 320x240 monochrome TFT LCD White LED (10 levels) Power 2800W... PTP; 350W RMS 12V 10 to 17V at 13.5V (200mA) 3-amp Automotive (not supplied) Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer Transducer cable DSI Sonar 200 ft (76m) ...
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Index A About 17 Adjusting contrast 11 Alarms 19 C Color 12 Contrast 11 Cursor 5 Custom Range 11 D Dialogs 5 Dropdown menus 4 DSI menu 3, 10 DSI Page 7 E Entering text 5 Exit menus 4 F Frequency 12 I Installation menu 18 K Keel Offset 18 L Language 17 M Manual Mode 18 Menus 4 ...9 Customizing 9 Show 8 R Range 11 Reset water distance 19 Restore defaults 6 Restore Defaults 17 Split Frequency 7 Split Zoom 8 Standby mode 6 Stop Sonar 12 Surface Clarity 12 System settings 16 T Temperature calibration 19 Trackback 10 U S Scrollbars 4 Settings Menu 16 Setup wizard 3 Simulator 19 Software updates 17...
Index A About 17 Adjusting contrast 11 Alarms 19 C Color 12 Contrast 11 Cursor 5 Custom Range 11 D Dialogs 5 Dropdown menus 4 DSI menu 3, 10 DSI Page 7 E Entering text 5 Exit menus 4 F Frequency 12 I Installation menu 18 K Keel Offset 18 L Language 17 M Manual Mode 18 Menus 4 ...9 Customizing 9 Show 8 R Range 11 Reset water distance 19 Restore defaults 6 Restore Defaults 17 Split Frequency 7 Split Zoom 8 Standby mode 6 Stop Sonar 12 Surface Clarity 12 System settings 16 T Temperature calibration 19 Trackback 10 U S Scrollbars 4 Settings Menu 16 Setup wizard 3 Simulator 19 Software updates 17...
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..., visit the web site, www.lowrance.com, and look for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118. How to Obtain Service... ...in Canada: Contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Central Standard Time,...below. Call toll-free: 800-661-3983 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 locate a dealer near you, see the instructions in the country where you purchased your telephone directory for listings. 2) U.S. To ...
..., visit the web site, www.lowrance.com, and look for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118. How to Obtain Service... ...in Canada: Contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Central Standard Time,...below. Call toll-free: 800-661-3983 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 locate a dealer near you, see the instructions in the country where you purchased your telephone directory for listings. 2) U.S. To ...