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Lowrance Elite-5x User Manual

Lowrance Elite-5x
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Installation & Operation
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Lowrance Elite-5x Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size5 inches
Resolution480 x 480 pixels
Power Output250W RMS
BacklightingLED
DisplayColor TFT
GPSNo
ChartplottingNo
Water RatingIPX7
Frequency83/200 kHz
Maximum Depth1000 ft (305 m)
TransducerIncluded
Sonar TypeBroadband
Operating Voltage10-20 V DC

Summary

Warning

Unit Controls

LIGHT/POWER

Controls backlight level and turns unit on/off.

KEYPAD

Controls cursor and selects items on menus.

MENU

Opens settings, context, and page menus.

Getting Started

Turn unit on/off

To turn on/off, press and hold the LIGHT/POWER key for three seconds.

Basic Operation

Setup Wizard

Appears when the unit is turned on for the first time; can be restarted by restoring defaults.

Working with Menus

Fishing Modes

Advanced Mode

Overlay Data

Sonar Operation

Trackback Feature

Review recent sonar history by moving cursor left.

CHIRP Technology

Transducer transmits modulated pulses across a range of frequencies.

CHIRP Setup

Sonar Menu and Settings

Sonar Display Options

Covers Noise Rejection, Surface Clarity, Color, Amplitude Scope, and Fish ID.

Downscan Options

Sonar Settings

Manual Mode

Restricts digital depth capability to a selected range.

Installation

Fishing Mode

Enhances performance with preset sonar settings for specific fishing conditions.

Keel Offset

Accounts for transducer-to-keel distance for accurate depth readings.

Calibration Settings

Covers water speed, reset water distance, transducer type, and temperature calibration.

DSI Operation

DSI Menu

Accesses DSI menu options like range, contrast, and ping speed.

Trackback

Review sonar history by pressing the keypad left.

DSI Settings

Contrast and Range

Adjust contrast for clarity and set display range or custom limits.

Downscan Display Options

Includes Noise Rejection, Surface Clarity, Color, and Split Zoom.

Settings

System Settings

Adjusts unit settings like language, mute audio, and advanced mode.

Advanced Mode

Enables features and settings only available with unit in Advanced Mode.

Alarms and Units

Configure alarms and select measurement units (e.g., miles, feet).

NMEA Connectivity

Configure NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 connections for data sharing.

Specifications

Sonar

Covers max depth, transducer frequency, max speed, and transducer cable.

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