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Versa Electronics

 

www.marcumtech.com

 

Please send your email inquiries to [email protected]

 

If you are unable to use email or internet, you may also call us at 

763-512-3987

. Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 – 4 Central Time.

 

International callers may use 888-778-1208

 

OUR ADDRESS:

 

MARCUM TECHNOLOGIES

 

ATTN: SERVICE DEPT

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3943 QUEBEC AVE NORTH

 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN  55427

 

The customer is responsible for shipping costs associated with returning the 

unit to Marcum Technologies. Marcum will pay for shipping the repaired 

unit back to the customer while it is still under warranty. All out of warranty 

services will be charged a fee for service and shipping which must be paid in 

advance. The unit should be securely packed and shipped “pre-paid freight” 

and insured to Marcum Technologies. It is the customer’s full responsibility to 

track their products sent out in the mail or other forms of delivery service. 

Marcum Technologies will not be liable for packages lost en route to us. 

Unless specified otherwise, do not include batteries or other accessories 

when returning the product for repair. Marcum Technologies will not be 

responsible for lost or damaged accessories. Turnaround time can vary, on 

average it is about 1 week.

 

ShowDown 5.6 Replacement Parts

 

The rigors of ice fishing can take a toll on equipment. Replacement parts that 

have become lost or damaged can be easily ordered, go to marcumtech.com, 

or you can call us at 763-512-3987. 

PARTS LIST

 

Ice Ducer: 

If your transducer has been damaged or lost 

Turning arm: 

This is the front half of the ducer arm 

Straight arm: 

This is the rear half of the ducer arm 

Soft Pack: 

Neoprene Soft pack that protects your Showdown from the 

elements 

Gimbal: 

This is the white pyramid-shaped part that the Showdown 

display clips onto 

Stopper: 

Replacement ducer stop- in case yours goes down 

the hole 

2-Amp fuse: 

If you can’t find a replacement fuse for the wiring harness locally 

12 volt 9 amp battery: 

Batteries must be replaced every few years 

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There is no need for an authorization or reference number, just make sure 

that you have included your contact info and a brief description of the issue 

on a note in the box. If you do not have the ability to use the Internet, you 

may also fill out the service request form included in the box with your unit. If 

you enclose this form in the box with your unit there is no need to contact our 

office, just include the filled out form in the shipping box.

 

Some people are 

more comfortable calling for shipping instructions.  During peak ice 

season, we 

sometimes receive a high volume of calls, making it impossible to get to all 

customers who phone in. For this reason, strongly consider using the on-line 

form or email rather than calling. In your email, please provide your name, 

complete address, and phone #. Please indicate what model Marcum you 

have, approximate date of purchase, and what has gone wrong with it. 

Summary of Contents for Showdown 5.6

Page 1: ...Showdown5 6 Digital Fish Finder User Manual www marcumtech com ...

Page 2: ...erpret what your sonar unit is showing you Simply turn your ShowDown 5 6 on to immediately begin observing the action below The ShowDown s Auto Depth Range feature means there s no switching between various depth ranges Nor will you have to guess at bottom or depth itself The ShowDown 5 6 immediately locks on to the proper depth range while also displaying digital depth at all times In Your Showdo...

Page 3: ...ack into the neoprene case 5 The 9 amp battery provided comes with a good charge on it and can be taken fishing upon opening the box Before initial use you may want to charge it fully if you are not going fishing immediately To charge the battery see below 6 Route transducer cable through the adjustable transducer turning arm Affix rubber cable stopper at the desired depth above transducer 7 Place...

Page 4: ...for fear that the battery will de velop a memory and this will lead to a shortened run time THIS IS FALSE ALWAYSCHARGEYOURBATTERY AFTEREVERYUSE Besuretousethe charger that came with your system or a similar one that is between 5 amp and 1 amp Using a larger charger like you would use on a car truck RV or boat is likely to cause damage to the battery There is really very little danger of overchargi...

Page 5: ...o OFF then turn unit back ON UP DOWN Pressing the UP or DOWN key lets you adjust the Sensitivity Range Zoom and Noise Trigger a function first by pressing the appropriate function key then move UP or DOWN Showdown5 6Features ICE MODE Your Showdown 5 6 sonar offers exclusive ICE MODE a feature unique to Versa Electronics brand sonar units which allows for operation in the coldest conditions With IC...

Page 6: ...IVITY While your Showdown will automatically select an appropriate level of sensitivity you may wish to adjust the level yourself To manually adjust Showdown 5 6 SENSITIVITY press the SENS button The SENS indicator will appear at the lower left of view screen along with a number and bar indicator that displays Sensitivity level 0 to 25 at the bottom of the screen With the SENS indicator active pre...

Page 7: ...ater column This is especially useful for locating bottom hugging fish like walleyes and perch To automatically zoom onto the bottom 25 percent of the water column you may choose to enter Auto Bottom Track Zoom This is an extremely helpful feature that will always lock onto and zoom in on the bottom even if you have removed the transducer from one area and placed it into completely different depth...

Page 8: ...d in the bottom right of the view screen unless NOISE or SENS are being adjusted In addition digital depth scale indices show to the left of the display area for quickly determining the depth of fish or your lure Simulator To trigger the Showdown 5 6 Simulator mode start with unit turned OFF Press and hold the POWER button for approximately 5 seconds You should see the SIMU indicator bar appear at...

Page 9: ...ShowDown 5 6 displays the water column in its natural state vertically rather than in a circular configuration as with traditional dial flashers On the ShowDown top is the surface and bottom is the lake bottom Bottom appears as a dark solid bar above decreasingly solid bars below A thicker bottom band indicates a harder bottom composition such as rock gravel or sand A thinner band indicates a soft...

Page 10: ...latively clear ice without excessive bubbles or frost pockets which can deflect sonar signals Pour about a cup of water on the spot and immediately rest the transducer on the standing water on the ice If you still don t have a signal pour additional water under the transducer If the surface of the ice is rough or filled with air bubbles drilling a 1 deep hole in the ice before checking the depth m...

Page 11: ...erly charged see battery charging section 3 Blown fuse located on the RED wire coming off the battery The wire in a 2 amp fuse is very fine and it can take a very close look to determine if it is still intact If there are any beaks in the wire or discoloration in the clear plastic replace the fuse It is acceptable to replace the 2 amp fuse with a 3 amp fuse Using a fuse larger than a 3 amp may dam...

Page 12: ...ranty we have a flat rate fee that will cover the cost of repairs including parts and labor Once you have completed the Warranty or Flat Rate repair package the unit as described on the website and ship it to us 13 One YearLimitedWarranty Marcum warranties this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase This warranty applies to customers who...

Page 13: ...lost or damaged can be easily ordered go to marcumtech com or you can call us at 763 512 3987 PARTSLIST Ice Ducer If your transducer has been damaged or lost Turning arm This is the front half of the ducer arm Straight arm This is the rear half of the ducer arm Soft Pack Neoprene Soft pack that protects your Showdown from the elements Gimbal This is the white pyramid shaped part that the Showdown ...

Page 14: ... performance For use in either ice fishing or open water situations quickly troll from hole to hole while ice fishing or shoot through your canoe or kayak in order to find fish and the correct depth As a scouting tool it has ne equal the ultimate in portability is matched to ShowDown s proven Crystal Quick vertical display The sonar instantly locks on to bottom and clearly displays the location of...

Page 15: ...www marcumtech com Marcum Technologies 3943 Quebec Avenue North Minneapolis Minnesota 55427 MarCum User Manuals are available for download from www marcumtech com ...

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