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see every movement of your rod tip telegraphed as the jig’s signal moves up and 
down.  Wait-- now there’s another signal just below your jig!  It starts out as 
green and yellow, but soon becomes red as it gets ever closer to your jig.  You 
slow the jigging motion and now the red signal of the fish merges with your jig’s 
signal and your feel a tap at the same time.   You set the hook and soon a nice 
crappie is on the ice. 

That was easy, let’s try again.  Back down goes the jig, but this time let’s see 
how this zoom function works.  You again have the jig positioned a couple feet 
off the bottom.  You press the ZOOM button and the display splits in half.  You 
can still plainly see your jig, but it is shows just above the bottom about in the 
middle of the right side of the display.  You know that you have to move the 
zoom window, so you press the DOWN button and two small yellow lights 
appear at the very top of the right side of the display.  You hold the DOWN 
button, and the lights scroll down until they get to the bottom.  Now you can still 
see your jig on the right side, but it is also visible on the left side as well, only on 
the left side it is greatly magnified.  Your attention is now focused 100 percent on 
the Zoom Window, and soon a larger signal is once again closing in on your jig.  
The large red signal overtakes your jig, and as soon as you set the hook you can 
tell this one is larger than the first.  You slowly pump the fish to the surface, but 
before the fish gets to the ice you reach down with your free hand and lift the 
ducer out of the way.  The big crappie fills up the entire hole and you quickly 
grab it by the lower lip as soon as its head comes out of the water. 

BATTERY CHARGER TROUBLESHOOTING 

A majority of inquiries that come to our office are battery or battery 
charger related.  

Battery failure can be caused by a fault in the charging 

system, and many times the issue is with the fuse on the wiring harness. If you 
suspect your battery is not being charged, follow these troubleshooting tips: 

1.

When the charger is plugged into the 

WALL ONLY

 it should show a green

light.  If there is no light showing, confirm that the outlet is good.  If the outlet is
good, it is very likely that the charger itself is faulty. 

2.

If the charger is plugged into the 

BATTERY ONLY

 it should show a green 

light.  If it does not show a green light, it is likely that the charger is not making
contact with the battery.  The most likely reason for this is a faulty fuse on the 
wiring harness.  This fuse is a 2-amp automotive fuse, and it should be
replaced with a 2 or 3-amp fuse available anywhere that sells auto parts.  The
fuse can blow out if there is a short in the charging system, or if the plug end 
of the wiring harness comes in contact with a battery terminal. 

3.

When the charger is plugged into both the wall 

and 

the battery, there should 

be a red light showing on the charger.  A red light showing indicates that the 
charger is in contact with the battery and is actively charging the battery.
Once the battery has reached a voltage level that is considered “fully charged” 
the red light should change to green. If after 24 hours the light has not 
changed to green there is no cause for alarm!  Remember that when the light 
is red, the battery is being charged, and you will be able to use your system.

4.

If the charger is plugged into the wall and battery, and you get a blinking light
on the charger, it is very likely that the battery is faulty and should be replaced 

Summary of Contents for LX-5i

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Page 2: ...on Superfine Line Technology and target separation down to 3 4 inch Our goal is to set the industry standard for performance while maintaining the highest level of reliability Please read this manual carefully before using your LX 5i system Only by reading this manual can you realize the maximum benefit from your purchase enjoy your new LX 5i sonar system General Description New Flat Screen Design...

Page 3: ...cer as well as a transducer arm The adjustable transducer arm allows for maximum flexibility in positioning the LX 5i around the ice hole and can even be moved to the other side of the shuttle BATTERY CHARGING Your Marcum system comes with a 3 stage battery charger This style of charger has proven to be the most effective and easiest to use of all charging systems available Because this is a 3 sta...

Page 4: ...attery If you are having difficulty with the charging process please see the Charger Troubleshooting section at end of the manual If you need to remove the battery slide the power cord leads from the battery Remove the strap that is holding the battery in place and lift the battery out To replace the battery place a new battery of similar specifications into the battery compartment and secure it w...

Page 5: ...e of the benefits of the LX 5i over our other flashers is the ability to switch between a standard 20 degree cone angle and a narrow more precise 8 degree cone angle The 20 degree cone angle is suitable for general use but here are some situations where you will appreciate the precision of the narrow beam 1 Fishing in deep water over 40 for walleyes perch or lake trout When fishing in deep water t...

Page 6: ...e information reading through ice providing the ice is reasonably clear Wet the ice with at least a cup of water to improve the coupling of the transducer to the ice Place the face of the transducer firmly on the wetted ice and you will now be able to see a signal showing the bottom and even fish if there are any present Drilling into the ice 1 2 before taking a reading may be necessary if the sur...

Page 7: ...lay is clear of display clutter In some extreme cases clutter will be greatly reduced but not totally eliminated It is recommended that only one person in a group adjust the interference rejection at a time Zoom The Zoomfunction canbeactivated by depressing theZMkey An audiblebeepwillindicatethattheZoomfunctionhasbeenactivated The Zoomfunctiondivides thecirculardisplay screeninhalf Therighthalf of...

Page 8: ... are no longer blinking your Zoom window is still set and in position To check the location press either the UP key or the DN key to activate the visual blinking lights to reacquaint yourself with the location The blinking YELLOW lights will assist you in setting the location and act as a visual reference The benefit to the MarCum design is that it allows you to move your Zoom window between surfa...

Page 9: ...roaches the lure will turn RED as it enters the center of the cone The unit will beep as the simulated fish hits the lure and is caught The unit will then re start the programmed simulation and the process will repeat itself indefinitely SignalInterpretation Hard bottom readings rock or gravel will be displayed by a wide band of RED light indicating a strong return signal Conversely a soft bottom ...

Page 10: ...he drop off and returns before the deeper edge returns This in effect creates an undisplayed area between the shallower and deeper water within the transmit beam The 8 degree transmit option on the LX 5i will greatly reduce this effect A typical day on the ice with a Marcum Based upon past experience mapping GPS or tips from other anglers you have selected a general area to fish Confirm that you a...

Page 11: ...ab it by the lower lip as soon as its head comes out of the water BATTERY CHARGER TROUBLESHOOTING A majority of inquiries that come to our office are battery or battery charger related Battery failure can be caused by a fault in the charging system and many times the issue is with the fuse on the wiring harness If you suspect your battery is not being charged follow these troubleshooting tips 1 Wh...

Page 12: ...urbulence resulting from rivets ribs or hull strakes It is preferable to mount the transducer at least 18 inches from the centerline of the boat to avoid turbulent water resulting from the outboard motor The transducer is wedge shaped and should be mounted with the leading edge mounted against the transom The leading edge of the transducer should be mounted flush with bottom of the boat This can b...

Page 13: ...Cone Angle Dual Beam 8 20 degrees Puck and High Speed for open water use 20 degree Target Separation 2 15 inches 20 foot depth scale 3 4 inch in SuperFine Line Mode 20 foot depth scale TWO YEAR WARRANTY Marcum warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase This warranty applies to customers who properly complete the online product...

Page 14: ... reason strongly consider using the on line form or email rather than calling In your email please provide your name complete address and cell phone Please indicate what model Marcum you have approximate date of purchase and what has gone wrong with it Please send your email inquiries to service versae com If you are unable to use email or internet youmay also call us at763 512 3987 Our office hou...

Page 15: ...NOLOGIES LX 7 The LX 7 Digital Sonar takes DNA from other fine Marcum sonars you might say it was bred for excellence Because the LX 7 is digital we can pack it full of more features than have ever been found in an ice sonar before With an 8 customizable dashboard display superior target separation 12 level interference rejection dual beam transducer expandable zoom and much much more the LX7 is t...

Page 16: ...www marcumtech com MARCUM TECHNOLOGIES 3943 QUEBEC AVE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55427 MarCum User Manuals are available for download from www marcumtech com ...

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