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LX5

Multicolor Sonar Unit

User Manual

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Summary of Contents for LX5

Page 1: ...LX5 Multicolor Sonar Unit User Manual www marcumtech com ...

Page 2: ...peration 4 Battery Charging 7 Some common sense safety tips 8 To charge your battery 8 Signal Interpretation 8 User Tips 10 Open Water Set Up 11 High Speed Transducer Installation 11 Puck Transducer Installation 12 Product Performance Specifications 12 Two Year Warranty 13 How to Obtain Service 13 ...

Page 3: ...competing units This is most prevalent in ice fishing applications where anglers utilizing sonar are often grouped together within small areas The LX 5 offers a Zoom feature that allows the user to hone in on a specific section of water within the water column The Zoom window can be moved anywhere between the surface and the bottom by use of the UP DN arrow keys located on the keypad The LX 5 can ...

Page 4: ...er is weighted and will self align when suspended from the adjustable ice arm We recommend setting your stopper to have the trans ducer down the least amount possible The LX5 puts out enough power that in most cases it is not necessary to have your transducer down more than a few inches below the water line to get a good reading When the ice thickness is over two feet it may be necessary to have y...

Page 5: ...splay 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 Zoom function can be activated by depressing the ZM key An audible beep will indicate that the Zoom function has been activated The Zoom function divides the circular display screen in half The right ha...

Page 6: ...s 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 surface and bottom and in turn zoom in on any 5...

Page 7: ...aches 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 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 chargin...

Page 8: ...harger into a 110 volt AC wall outlet You will see a red LED light appear on the charger at this time When your battery is fully charged this red light will change to green Depending on the condition of your battery this process can take up to 20 hours to complete At this time you can disconnect the charger from the battery and wall outlet However no harm will come to your battery if you leave it ...

Page 9: ...y be kept to a minimum when displaying a strong bottom return Too much GAIN will flood out the ability to differentiate targets and clutter the display Reading Lures or Bait The LX 5 will pick up and display small objects like lures or bait When tuning the unit to display your lure or bait lower the object to the desired depth and turn up the GAIN until you see the lure or bait on the display It i...

Page 10: ...s and return with the strength of the targets density Denser targets return with a stronger signal displayed as RED Less dense objects small fish return a medium strength signal displayed as GREEN The least dense objects weeds bait fish lure return a weak signal displayed as YELLOW Objects on the edge of the sound cone may appear as YELLOW A fish moving through the cone may appear first as YELLOW ...

Page 11: ...hould be free of any white water or turbulence 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 flu...

Page 12: ... in the layer of fiberglass that is in direct contact with the water This is best achieved by mounting the transducer in the area surrounding the bilge pump in the transom area of the boat Some boats have false bottoms or floors Mounting the transducer in a location not in direct contact with the water will result in dead air space and no sonar reading Once the correct area is located the transduc...

Page 13: ...r at 888 778 1208 for a Return Authorization Number RA or e mail us at service versae com No service returns will be accepted without this return authorization number which must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Versa Electron ics retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its discretion The customer is responsible for shipping costs associated with returning the un...

Page 14: ...uttle Transducer Arm Ice Ducer 12 v 9 amp Battery Power Cord Battery Charger Snowshield Open water transducers Puck Hi speed Replacements for these items can be ordered off our website marcumtech com or by calling the toll free number 888 778 1208 ...

Page 15: ... 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 fish and your lure anywhere in the water column VS825SD The VS825sd offers several technologies that are the first of their kind making this system the most technologically advanced underwater viewing system available Using ne...

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