Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN
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- Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 1
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time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. All features and specifications subject to change without notice. Compliance Statements Lowrance Elite-4x, Elite-5x, Elite-7x and Elite-9x • meets the technical standards in accordance with Part 15.103 of the FCC rules • complies with CE under RTTE - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 3
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions for help NOTE: This manual covers Elite-4x, Elite-5x, Elite-7x and Elite-9x units. As a - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 4
Accessing the settings menu 5 Accessing menu items 5 Working with menus 6 Dialogs 6 Entering text 6 Fishing modes 7 Cursor 8 Advanced mode 8 Restore defaults 9 Pages 10 Sonar page 10 Downscan page 10 Combo pages 11 Overlay data 12 Sonar Operation 14 Trackback 14 CHIRP 14 Sonar menu - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 5
18 Fish ID 19 Downscan options 20 Sonar settings 21 Installation 22 DownScan Operation 24 Trackback 24 DownScan menu 24 Ping speed 26 DownScan options 26 Settings 29 Settings menu 29 System 29 Set Language 30 Audio 30 Alarms 30 Units 31 NMEA 0183 31 NMEA 2000 (Elite-7 and Elite - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 6
: controls cursor & selects items on menus PAGES: allows you to select a page to view MENU: opens settings, context and page menus ENTER: finalizes menu selections ZOOM Keys: used to zoom in/zoom out Turn unit on Mute Audio from the System menu and press ENTER. 3 Introduction | Elite X series - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 7
your own settings, do not run the setup wizard. To restart the Setup wizard, restore Sonar pages have menus that can only be accessed when those pages are displayed. Pages dialog NOTE: Available pages vary depending on the unit and the connected transducer. DownScan page Basic Operation | Elite - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 8
Accessing the Settings menu Sonar page Combo pages Sonar menu NOTE: Only Elite-7 and Elite-9 units support NMEA 2000. Accessing menu items Two-panel page Horizontal panel Press the PAGES key . Use the keypad to highlight the desired item and press ENTER. 5 Basic Operation | Elite X series - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 9
types used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on/off features and dropdown ) or right (increase). Dialogs are used for user input or for presenting information to the user. Depending on the type of entry, different methods . Basic Operation | Elite X series 6 - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 10
Modes (Conventional sonar only) Fishing modes enhance the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions. Switches letters to uppercase/ lowercase Switches keyboard between Alpha and QWERTY layout 7 Basic Operation | Elite X series - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 11
Saltwater mix Ice 400ft or less Ice fishing NOTE: Use Fresh Water mode when fishing in less than 100 feet of water; otherwise your unit may not track bottom properly. Cursor The keypad moves the cursor around the display, allowing you to scroll the map, select map items and review sonar history - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 12
Standby mode Lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and the display. Press the PWR/LIGHT key to access the Backlight dialog. Select Standby and press ENTER. Press any key to resume normal operation. Restore defaults Resets unit options and settings to defaults. NOTE: Leaving your unit in - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 13
from right to left on your unit's screen. Structure Range scale DownScan page The Downscan page shows the water column moving from right to left. You can overlay downscan sonar on the conventional sonar page by selecting DownScan Overlay on the Sonar settings menu. Pages | Elite X series 10 - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 14
has two pre-configured combo pages. Sonar/DownScan Sonar/DownScan horitzontal NOTE: Press the PAGES key twice to switch active panels. Customizing combo pages You can adjust the panel size of combo pages and control how the pages will be arranged on the screen: vertically (side) or horizontally - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 15
overlay data from the screen without deleting the current overlay data configuration. Configure Allows you to select/customize overlay data. To add overlay data: 1. From the Sonar, Chart or DownScan Press ENTER. 8. Press MENU, select Done Configuring and press ENTER. Pages | Elite X series 12 - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 16
source, add/remove data and adjust the size and position of overlay data on the screen. Select the desired overlay data from the Configure Item Locations and Sizes dialog and press MENU. The configuration menu . 3. Highlight the desired data source and press ENTER. 13 Pages | Elite X series - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 17
image quality, better target separation and greater depth penetration. This unit supports High CHIRP, Medium CHIRP and Low CHIRP, depending on the transducer. CHIRP can be used with Lowrance conventional sonar transducers. • 50/200 kHz (Low/High CHIRP) • 83/200 kHz (Medium/High CHIRP) To use CHIRP - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 18
You can review your recent sonar history by moving the cursor to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse. Blue sonar history bar Move the sonar history bar all the way to the right to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press MENU and select Exit cursor mode. Sonar Menu (Advanced - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 19
the display. Too much detail will clutter the screen. If Sensitivity is set too low, desired echoes may not be displayed. fish or structure from the bottom by showing hard returns as light colors and soft returns as darker colors. A lower colorline setting apart. Sonar Operation | Elite X series 16 - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 20
unit. This unit supports conventional, CHIRP and DownScan sonar frequencies. Only frequencies supported by your transducer will appear on the Frequency menu. 50 kHz Sonar Frequencies Best depth penetration with lower resolution 83 kHz 200 kHz Low CHIRP Medium CHIRP High CHIRP Custom high Custom - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 21
adjustments can help reduce interference from other transducers. When using fishing modes, ping speed settings are optimized for the selected fishing conditions, so in most cases, adjustments are not necessary. Sonar Options Sonar Operation | Elite X series Noise Rejection Uses advanced signal - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 22
may be shown as a fish symbol on the display. Split Zoom Split Flasher Color Allows you to change the look of the display using palettes with varying degrees of color/brightness. DownScan options You can make adjustments to DownScan overlay settings from the sonar page. DownScan options are - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 23
data to be displayed on top of the Sonar page. Overlay data setup is covered in the Pages section. Overlay data NOTE: The DownScan options menu will only be available when DownScan overlay is enabled. Stop Sonar Prevents the transducer from transmitting to reduce/eliminate interference between - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 24
depth capability, so the unit will only send sonar signals to the selected depth range. That allows the display to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is out of transducer range. WARNING: Manual mode should only be used by advanced sonar users. 21 Sonar Operation | Elite X series - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 25
When the unit is in manual mode, you may not Installation receive any depth readings, or you may receive incorrect depth information. Fishing Mode Enhances the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions. For more information about - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 26
from a GPS source. Transducer Type Selects the type of transducer model attached to your unit. Temperature calibration Calibrates data from the transducer temperature sensor with data from a known temperature source to ensure the accuracy of temperature information. 23 Sonar Operation | Elite - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 27
menu. Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom of the screen. DownScan history bar Stops sonar transmission; pauses sonar scroll Move the sonar history bar all the way - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 28
to the selected depth range. Contrast Adjusts the brightness ratio between light and dark areas on the screen, making it easier to distinguish suspended objects from the background. NOTE: Auto range is the preferred setting for most fishing conditions. Custom Range - Upper and Lower Limits Used - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 29
incorrect depth information. DownScan options Frequency Controls the transducer frequency used by the unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth penetration. Ping Speed Controls the rate the transducer uses to send sonar waves into the water. Ping speed adjustments - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 30
of the receiver near the palette best suited to your surface. fishing conditions. The white background palette best for looking at bottom detail. Surface Clarity set to Low. Surface Clarity set to High. Split Zoom Changes the display to a split zoom view. Stop Sonar Prevents the transducer - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 31
Overlay Data Allows you to select data to be displayed on top of the DownScan page. Overlay data setup is covered in the Pages section. Overlay data Settings Accesses the Settings menu. Refer to "Sonar Settings" on page 21. DownScan Operation | Elite X series 28 - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 32
Settings Settings menu Accesses installation and configuration settings for your unit. System Adjusts unit settings like language, mute audio and advanced mode. (Advanced mode only) Settings menu (Advanced mode only) (Elite-7x and Elite-9x units only) System menu Enables advanced features. - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 33
. lowrance.com. Alarms Enables alarms and selects alarm thresholds. Sounds alarm when Fish ID symbol appears on display Restore Defaults Switches the unit back to default settings. About Displays software information about this unit. Before attempting a software update, you can Settings | Elite - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 34
Alarms sounds alarm when vessel enters water shallower than the selected shallow threshold sounds alarm when a fish symbol (Fish ID) appears on the sonar screen Units Allows you to select the unit of measure used by the unit. Unit options vary depending on whether the unit is in basic or - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 35
to select the source this unit will use for GPS data. Simulator Simulates GPS and/or sonar activity. Simulations can be customized on the Simulator options menu. Device list Used to view data for devices connected to your NMEA 2000 network. Selecting a GPS source Settings | Elite X series 32 - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 36
Typical: 1.1A 3-amp Automotive Sonar 300ft (91m) 455/800Khz 1000ft (305m) 83/200kHz 2500ft (762m) 50/200kHz 455/800kHz 50/83/200kHz High/Medium/Low CHIRP 70mph HDI 50/200kHz (Low/High CHIRP) HDI 83/200kHz (Medium/High CHIRP 83/200kHz (Medium/High CHIRP) 20ft (6m) 33 Specifications | Elite X series - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 37
Max speed Transducer Transducer cable 10 to 17V Typical: 1.1A 3-amp Automotive Sonar Elite-7 300ft (91m) 455/800Khz 1000ft (305m) 83/200kHz 2500ft (762m) 50 kHz Elite-9 300ft (91m) 455/800Khz 1000ft (305m) 83/200kHz 3000ft (914 m) 50 kHz 455/800kHz 50/83/200kHz High/Medium/Low CHIRP 70mph HDI 50 - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 38
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Contact information Customer Service: 1-800-628-4487 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F) (Canada) 1-855-361-1564 [email protected] (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, M-F) Ordering Accessories http://store.navico.com/ Visit our website www.lowrance.com - Lowrance Elite-4x CHIRP | Elite-x Series Operation Manual - EN - Page 40
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