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  • Page 2: General Description

    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...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Your LX-5i is delivered with a 9 amp battery that is charged, so you can take it fishing right away. Even though the battery comes with a charge on it, due to...

  • Page 4: To Charge The Battery

    (the cable should already be threaded through it with stopper in place) and deploy the transducer into the water. We recommend setting your stopper to have the transducer down the least amount possible. The LX-5i 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.

  • Page 5: Moving The Ducer To A New Location

    WHICH CONE ANGLE TO USE One 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.

  • Page 6: Reading Through Ice

    The following is an explanation of the various system functions. Range Select - The Range select knob is used for turning the LX-5i on or off, as well as choosing the correct depth range. The LX-5i offers four depth ranges to choose from that can be selected by rotating the knob clockwise.
  • Page 7 LX-5i, activate the IR feature by depressing the IR key located on the face of the LX-5i. When you press the key, a beep will be heard. There are 12 levels of interference rejection, and each press of the key will change the level of Interference Rejection.
  • Page 8 20- or 8-degree transmit cone (angle). When the LX-5i is first turned on, it will be transmitting utilizing the 20-degree element. To change the cone angle to a narrower eight degree transmit, simply depress the NBT key located on the keypad and a RED LED will light indicating the LX-5i is now transmitting using the 8-degree element.

  • Page 9: Signal Interpretation

    Versa Electronics www.marcumtech.com Cone Angle Coverage - The cone angle of the LX-5i dual-beam ice trans- ducer is either 8 or 20 degree, and the open water high speed and puck trans- ducers are 20 degrees. The approximate area of coverage with a 20 degree transducer is determined by dividing the depth by 3 (in 30 feet of water your area of coverage is approximately 10’).
  • Page 10 Too much GAIN will flood out the ability to differentiate targets and clutter the display. Reading Your Jig - The LX-5i will pick up and display small objects like jigs, spilt shot, or swivels. 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 jig on the display.

  • Page 11: Battery Charger Troubleshooting

    Versa Electronics www.marcumtech.com 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.

  • Page 12: Open Water Set-Up

    Open Water Set-Up The LX-5i is an excellent sonar unit for open-water use. To convert the LX-5i from an ice system to an open water unit, remove the LX-5i powerhead, gimbal bracket and power cord from the softcase. The gimbal bracket can be mounted on any flat surface.

  • Page 13: Product Performance Specifications

    Product Performance Specifications Battery Draw - The LX-5i has a current draw between 350 and 400mA per hour. To extend the battery life, recharge the battery after every use. Output Power ..... . 2500 watts peak to peak Depth Ranges .

  • Page 14: Our Address

    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.
  • Page 15 Versa Electronics www.marcumtech.com 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. ACCESSORIES Soft pack This is the red pack that protects your flasher from the elements.
  • Page 16 MARCUM TECHNOLOGIES 3943 QUEBEC AVE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55427 MarCum User Manuals are available for download from www.marcumtech.com.

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