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desire. To increase the Zoom window to 10 feet, depress the ZM key (audible
beep) and then depress the DN key, then the blinking YELLOW lights will
appear 10 feet apart on the inner YELLOW numeric scale in the center of the
LX-3tc display. You can then locate the Zoom window at the desired viewing
depth. Even though your YELLOW indicator lights 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 surface and bottom, and in turn Zoom in on any 5- or
10-foot section of water (on the 20-foot depth range). There are many species
of fish that are not bottom huggers that we all enjoy pursuing. Crappies,
sunfish, perch, tullibees, whitefish, trout (rainbow, brook, brown, etc.) as well
as lake trout are not bottom huggers and often suspend anywhere within the
water column. The MarCum design allows you to have two sizes of Zoom
window per depth range and position the Zoom where you need it for the fish
that you enjoy pursuing.
Simulator - The LX-3tc comes equipped with a built-in simulator. To activate
the simulator, depress and hold the Zoom key while turning on the unit. The
unit will display a simulated bottom reading (RED & GREEN), a fish just off the
bottom (GREEN) and a moving (jigging) lure indicated by a YELLOW light.
The simulated fish (GREEN) will move off the bottom and change to RED as
it approaches the lure. This indicates that the fish was not in the center of the
transmit cone when near the bottom but as it approaches 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 charging
systems available. While the rate of charge is low, a completely discharged
battery can be brought back to a full charge in as little as 12 hours. Because
this is a 3-stage charger, there is no danger of overcharging your battery.
When properly cared for, a sealed lead acid battery will last for at least a
couple of years. Batteries are made to be used, and they need to be used to
make the most of them. The most important thing you can do is to promptly
recharge your battery after each use. Not charging your battery immediately
after use is the number one thing that leads to battery failure. When you get
home from a trip, put your battery on charge right away, and leave it there
overnight, or for around 8-12 hours. We often talk to people who hesitate
