User Manual - Marcum Technologies
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1. Simulator To trigger the Showdown 5 6 Simulator mode start with unit turned OFF Press and hold the POWER button for approximately 5 seconds You should see the SIMU indicator bar appear at the top right of the display Simulator mode shows how bottom a lure and fish might appear on the unit if you were fishing in 32 of water It also allows you to adjust and learn various sonar settings before you get out fishing To turn Simulator mode off it is necessary to turn your Showdown 5 6 power OFF by holding down the POWER button again Low Battery Warning When battery power reaches very low levels a low battery indicator will appear and flash at the top right of the display An audible beep will also sound every 30 seconds This signifies that it is time to recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged spare WARNING When you see and hear this warning the Showdown 5 6 may shut down within minutes Last Settings Memory Your Showdown 5 6 automatically remembers the settings you used last So when it is turned OFF and then ON again your previous settings will be preserved and active MarCum Versa Electronics www marcumtech com TECHNOLOGIES om Tips For Using Your Showdown 5 6 Setting up the transducer for ice fishing When used in conjunction with the retractable pivoting transducer arm and rubber stopper the Showdown s transducer will automatically level itself in your ice hole To begin operation2. fill out the service request form included in the box with your unit If you enclose this form in the box with your unit there is no need to contact our office just include the filled out form in the shipping box Some people are more comfortable calling for shipping instructions During peak ice season we sometimes receive a high volume of calls making it impossible to get to all customers who phone in For this reason strongly consider using the on line form or email rather than calling In your email please provide your name complete address and cell phone Please indicate what model Marcum you have approximate date of purchase and what has gone wrong with it ses MarCu Versa Electronics www marcumtech com om TECHNOLOGIES Please send your email inquiries to service versae com If you are unable to use email or internet you may also call us at 763 512 3987 Our office hours are Monday Friday 8 4 Central Time International callers may use 888 778 1208 OUR ADDRESS MARCUM TECHNOLOGIES ATTN SERVICE DEPT 3943 QUEBEC AVE NORTH 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 The unit should be securely packed and shipped pre
3. further to return an echo from a fish that s off to the side than it does for a fish that s directly below The best way to find your lure on the ShowDown 5 6 screen is to simply drop your lure down to bottom then reel it up about a foot You should see a single solid band appear above bottom to signify your lure If you do not see this adjust the sonar Sensitivity by pressing the SENS button and the UP DOWN keys see SENSITVITY Adjust sensitivity until you can make out your lure even as you reel it up toward the surface or jig it up and down Do not increase sensitivity too much however as doing this may cause your ShowDown 5 6 to display excess clutter that makes following your lure and nearby fish more difficult Battery life and sonar run time A fully charged 12 volt 9 0 amp battery included will provide up to 30 hours of use To assure long battery life and peak sonar performance we recommend charging the battery after every use How to check the depth through the ice This is a great way to save time while looking for a particular spot or depth To receive a sonar signal directly through the ice without drilling a hole first clear off any snow that may be covering ice Make sure that ice in the area is relatively clear ice without excessive bubbles or frost pockets which can deflect sonar signals Pour about a cup of water on the spot and immediately rest the transducer on the standing water on the ice If you st
4. may choose to enter Auto Bottom Track Zoom This is an extremely helpful feature that will always lock onto and zoom in on the bottom even if you have removed the transducer from one area and placed it into completely different depth To enter Auto Bottom Track Zoom press the ZOOM key you should see the ZOOM icon at the top left of the screen Press the UP key until you have passed the shallowest depth range At this point you will hear an audible fast beep and see a flashing A icon at the bottom of the screen NOISE Interference Rejection The units Noise Rejection feature allows you to use your Showdown 5 6 in close proximity to other sonar units trolling motors and other electronic devices without experiencing excessive signal interference A ten 10 level Noise Rejection function allows you to adjust to a wide range of rejection levels If noise interference occurs increase the Noise Rejection level until you effectively eliminate the signal interference To adjust the ShowDown s NOISE Rejection control simply press the NOISE button once The NOISE indicator bar will appear at the bottom of the screen along with a number 0 to 10 which shows the NOISE control setting Press the UP button to move to the next highest NOISE rejection level or press DOWN to move to the next lowest NOISE rejection level As you do so you should notice the indicator number change After approximately 5 seconds the NOISE indicator bar
5. of the ShowDown s sonar signals Stronger or denser objects return a stronger signal back to the transducer than smaller objects At the same time even a large fish may not return a strong signal until it swims directly beneath your transducer This is because the transducer emits a cone shaped signal that increases in diameter as the signal travels deeper Therefore not only will a fish appear to grow in size as it travels beneath the transducer the signal has become stronger but it will also appear to be swimming from deeper water to shallower water even though this may not be the case at all A fish that s swimming at 25 feet may not display at 25 feet until it passes directly beneath the sonar transducer That s simply because the sonar signal travels further to return an echo from a fish that s off to the side than it does for a fish that s directly below Reading the ShowDown 5 6 sonar signals The ShowDown 5 6 displays the water column in its natural state vertically rather than in a circular configuration as with traditional dial flashers On the ShowDown top is the surface and bottom is the lake bottom Bottom appears as a dark solid bar above decreasingly solid bars below Athicker bottom band indicates a harder bottom composition such as rock gravel or sand A thinner band indicates a softer bottom Generally a solid band that appears on the screen between the surface and bottom indicates some form of aquatic lif
6. paid freight and insured to Marcum Technologies It is the customer s full responsibility to track their products sent out in the mail or other forms of delivery service Marcum Technologies will not be liable for packages lost en route to us Unless specified 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 ShowDown 5 6 Replacement Parts The rigors of ice fishing can take a toll on equipment Replacement parts that have become lost or damaged can be easily ordered go to marcumtech com or you can call us at 763 512 3987 PARTSLIST Ice Ducer If your transducer has been damaged or lost Turning arm This is the front half of the ducer arm Straight arm This is the rear half of the ducer arm Soft Pack Neoprene Soft pack that protects your Showdown from the elements Gimbal This is the white pyramid shaped part that the Showdown display clips onto Stopper Replacement ducer stop in case yours goes down the hole 2 Amp fuse If you can t find a replacement fuse for the wiring harness locally 12 volt9 amp battery Batteries must be replaced every few years 14 MarCum Versa Electronics www marcumtech com om TECHNOLOGIES OTHER MARCUM PRODUCTS Here are some other great systems from Marcum These items can be pur chased from one of our many fine
7. will disappear and be replaced by the normal operat ing depth display MarCu TECHNOLOGIES om Versa Electronics www marcumtech com Other Showdown 5 6 Features Backlight Your Showdown 5 6 offers a warm nightglow backlight that actually accentuates the pixels in the display Can be turned on or off by briefly pressing the POWER button after unit is ON Neoprene Carry Bag Protects your Showdown 5 6 during storage use and transport Exterior hook and loop flap seals out dust and moisture Interior Transducer Pocket Small mesh pocket inside neoprene carrying case Always place your transducer in this pocket when not in use Adjustable Transducer Arm Your Showdown 5 6 is equipped with an extendable and adjustable transducer arm which directs the transducer over your ice fishing hole Coupled with the round rubber transducer cable stopper which fits over the top of the arm clip this handy item keeps your transducer level in the water at all times for optimal signal return When not in use the arm folds up and fits snugly inside the neoprene carrying bag Digital Depth The digital depth display on the Showdown 5 6 sonar provides a quick and easy way to determine depth Digital Depth is always displayed in the bottom right of the view screen unless NOISE or SENS are being adjusted In addition digital depth scale indices show to the left of the display area for quickly determining the depth of fish or your lure
8. Card MarCum Versa Electronics www marcumtech com TECHNOLOGIES om Getting Started Your new Showdown 5 6 Digital Fish Finder comes completely assembled and nearly ready to use Follow the simple steps below and you will be ready to fish 1 Remove the ShowDown 5 6 from the box Gently remove the entire unit from the neoprene case Your ShowDown should be firmly attached to a clear gimbal bracket 2 Make sure all wire connections are solid 3 Make sure that the round rubber stopper is securely in place on the trans ducer cable and that the hook and loop battery strap is tight to keep battery snug in the battery compartment 4 Slide fully assembled Showdown 5 6 back into the neoprene case 5 The 9 amp battery provided comes with a good charge on it and can be taken fishing upon opening the box Before initial use you may want to charge it fully if you are not going fishing immediately To charge the battery see below 6 Route transducer cable through the adjustable transducer turning arm Affix rubber cable stopper at the desired depth above transducer 7 Place your Showdown 5 6 on a relatively level spot on the ice extend the transducer arm over ice hole place the transducer into the water and turn the unit ON by pressing the POWER key 9 To store your ShowDown turn power OFF fold in transducer arm tuck transducer into interior mesh pocket and fold hook and loop closure over Remember to recharge batte
9. ODE indicator will no longer show at the top of the display screen SENS SENSITIVITY The Showdown 5 6 is a highly sensitive sonar unit capable of reading the tiniest of solid objects below It features a 25 level Sensitivity function that adjusts either automatically or manually By simply turning on your Showdown it will automatically select a level of sensitivity appropriate for the given depth and signal strength Ideally the Sensitivity should be set at the lowest level possible to still view your lure and surround ing fish while at the same time tuning out excessive clutter in the water column Clutter can make reading the sonar screen more difficult Clutter can be caused by any number of suspended items including algae zooplankton tiny bubbles and other particles If you re seeing too much clutter simply decrease the Sensitivity level until the clutter disappears Conversely if you re not reading your lure directly below the transducer consider increasing the Sensitivity level MANUAL SENSITIVITY While your Showdown will automatically select an appropriate level of sensitivity you may wish to adjust the level yourself To manually adjust Showdown 5 6 SENSITIVITY press the SENS button The SENS indicator will appear at the lower left of view screen along with a number and bar indicator that displays Sensitivity level 0 to 25 at the bottom of the screen With the SENS indicator active press the UP or DO
10. VE Olle Showdown 5 6 TECHNOLOGIES Digital Fish Finder www marcumtech com TECHNOLOGIES Versa Electronics www marcumtech com About Your New Showdown Digital Fish Finder Congratulations Your new ShowDown 5 6 Digital Fish Finder delivers unmatched system performance and offers the most intuitive and easy to use system on the market the future of ice fishing electronics is here As a result of your purchase you will catch more fish and have more fun When you combine the simplicity of the Vertical LCD Display with the user friendly interface you will spend more time actually fishing and less time trying to figure out how to use and interpret what your sonar unit is showing you Simply turn your ShowDown 5 6 on to immediately begin observing the action below The ShowDown s Auto Depth Range feature means there s no switching between various depth ranges Nor will you have to guess at bottom or depth itself The ShowDown 5 6 immediately locks on to the proper depth range while also displaying digital depth at all times In Your Showdown 5 6 Package e Showdown 5 6 sonar e Adjustable gimbal tilt bracket e 8 foot transducer power cable and 200 kHz 20 degree transducer e Battery Shuttle with retractable transducer arm e Neoprene soft pack with interior mesh transducer pocket e Rubber stopper for transducer cable e 12 volt 9 0 amp battery 2 amp inline fuse e Battery Charger e User s Manual e Warranty
11. WN key to increase or decrease your SENSITIVITY to the desired level In most cases you will have the best performance with the Sensitivity set between 5 and 10 RANGE The Showdown 5 6 is equipped with 6 separate depth ranges 20 40 60 80 120 and 240 feet Regardless of the manual depth range setting Showdown 5 6 will always display digital depth even if the bottom is deeper than the bottom limit of the RANGE setting down to 240 AUTO RANGE In Auto Range mode Showdown 5 6 will automatically lock into the depth range appropriate to the depth of the water For instance in 32 feet of water Showdown 5 6 will automatically lock in at the 40 foot depth range Auto Range allows you to simply turn on the power and begin fishing MANUAL RANGE To manually adjust the Showdown s depth range press the RANGE key This will cause the digital depth markers to flash on and off indicating that the sonar has switched from AUTO RANGE mode to MANUAL RANGE mode While the display is flashing press either the UP or DOWN key to toggle between depth ranges 20 FT 40 FT 60 FT 80 FT 120 FT 240 FT Pressing UP moves RANGE to the next shallower depth zone DOWN moves to the next deeper zone MarCu TECHNOLOGIES om Versa Electronics www marcumtech com To return to AUTO RANGE press the RANGE key and then press the UP key moving Range to the next shallower setting until the Range passes the 20 foot range by one step At this
12. e gamefish baitfish insects plankton etc or your lure A thicker or more solid band implies a stronger signal possibly from a larger fish However even a smaller fish or your jig may give a very strong signal depending on your settings the water depth and the target s position relative to the transducer 10 MarCu Versa Electronics www marcumtech com TECHNOLOGIES rar Generally a solid band that appears on the screen between the surface and bottom indicates some form of aquatic life gamefish baitfish insects plankton etc or your lure A thicker or more solid band implies a stronger signal possibly from a larger fish However even a smaller fish or your jig may give a very strong signal depending on your settings the water depth and the target s position relative to the transducer At the same time even a large fish may not return a strong signal until it swims directly beneath your transducer This is because the transducer emits a cone shaped signal that increases in diameter as the signal travels deeper Therefore not only will a fish appear to grow in size as it travels beneath the transducer the signal has become stronger but it will also appear to be swimming from deeper water to shallower water even though this may not be the case at all A fish that s swimming at 25 feet may not display at 25 feet until it passes directly beneath the sonar transducer That s simply because the sonar signal travels
13. he enclosed warranty registration card to be eligible for the one year warranty Marcum Technologies will repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Failures due to abuse misuse unauthorized alteration modification or repair are not covered The battery is not covered by the warranty The warranty is valid only for the original owner who purchases the unit from an authorized dealer An original sales receipt dated within the warranty period is required for all warranty claims HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE If your unit is malfunctioning check the FAQ section of our website You may find that the solution to your problem is something you can resolve yourself If you need to send it in there is no need to contact our office Getting repairs made is as simple as going to our website clicking on the service tab and then filling out the Service Request Form If your unit is under warranty be sure to attach a picture scan of your receipt showing the date of purchase If your system is out of warranty we have a flat rate fee that will cover the cost of repairs including parts and labor Once you have completed the Warranty or Flat Rate repair package the unit as described on the website and ship it to us There is no need for an authorization or reference number just make sure that you have included your contact info and a brief description of the issue on a note in the box If you do not have the ability to use the Internet you may also
14. ill don t have a signal pour additional water under the transducer If the surface of the ice is rough or filled with air bubbles drilling a 1 deep hole in the ice before checking the depth may be necessary Moving the ShowDown to a new location Mobility is one key to being successful on the ice Whenever you move from one spot to another it is tempting to leave your transducer hanging on the transducer arm This is likely to lead to failure of the transducer arm and can cause damage to the transducer itself if it is allowed to drag on the ice Always fold the transducer arm in and stow the transducer inside the pack when you are moving Keeping the amount of transducer cord you have out at a minimum will make transporting your ShowDown easier Similarly you may need to quickly remove your transducer from the hole when about to land a fish We have actually seen anglers in a panic actually grab the shuttle itself and toss the entire unit to the side This is no way to treat any piece of electronics a much better approach is to simply lift the transducer out of your way by the cord and the shuttle itself can be gently pushed aside 11 MarCum ven TECHNOLOGIES Versa Electronics www marcumtech com Caring For Your ShowDown 5 6 Stow your ShowDown 5 6 properly when not in use Turn sonar power off and disconnect Power plug from back of unit If possible gently wipe excess water or moisture from the ShowDown 5 6 screen and tra
15. loration in the clear plastic replace the fuse It is acceptable to replace the 2 amp fuse with a 3 amp fuse Using a fuse larger than a 3 amp may damage your ShowDown BATTERY CHARGER TROUBLESHOOTING Many inquiries that come to our office are battery or battery charger related Battery failure can be caused by a fault in the charging system and many times the issue is with the fuse on the wiring harness If you suspect your battery is not being charged follow these troubleshooting tips 1 When the charger is plugged into the WALL ONLY it should show a green light If there is no light showing confirm that the outlet is good If the outlet is good then it is very likely that the charger itself is faulty 2 If the charger is plugged into the BATTERY ONLY it should show a green light If it does not show a green light it is likely that the charger is not making contact with the battery The most likely reason for this is a faulty fuse on the wiring harness This fuse is a 2 amp automotive fuse and it should be replaced with a 2 or 3 amp fuse available anywhere that sells auto parts 2 When the charger is plugged into both the wall and the battery there should be a red light showing on the charger A red light showing indicates that the charger is in contact with the battery and is actively charging the battery Once the battery has reached a voltage level that is considered fully charged the red light should change to green If af
16. nsducer arm with a soft cloth Should your ShowDown system become wet it is unlikely that any harm will come to it but make sure to get the entire system completely dried out as soon as possible Slide the adjustable transducer arm back into the housing and stow trans ducer into the interior pocket Close and secure soft case door with hook and loop enclosure Store in cool above 30 F below 85 F dry location whenever possible Recharge your battery after every use Even if you only used your ShowDown for a short time getting in the habit of regularly charging your battery will maximize the life of your battery During prolonged storage periods recharge the battery every few months These steps will maximize the life of your battery Clean your ShowDown 5 6 periodically Using a mild dishwashing soap and a soft cloth gently clean the power head and view screen DO NOT use window cleaner or alcohol based cleaning products they may damage LCD screen and void your warranty If you are unable to get your ShowDown to turn on it may be due to one of the following 1 Battery not connected Properly connect the battery red to red positive black 2 Battery is dead or not properly charged see battery charging section 3 Blown fuse located on the RED wire coming off the battery The wire in a 2 amp fuse is very fine and it can take a very close look to determine if it is still intact If there are any beaks in the wire or disco
17. ogies that are the first of their kind making this system the most technologically advanced underwater viewing system available Using new technology such as an 8 Solar Intelligent H2D display will deliver the sharpest most vivid display even in direct sunlight Color Kill technology allows you to switch between a Color or Black and White image on demand while maintaining crisp screen resolution On Screen displays of Camera Direc tion Depth Temp and Battery Voltage take all of the guess work out of your camera position so your new VS825sd can be used to hunt for underwater trea sures locate the spot on the spot observe fish in their natural habitat or learn how fish react to your lure or bait presentation The applications are endless and it s never been easier or more fun to view 15 MarCum iia FECHNOLOGIES OGIES www marcumtech com Marcum Technologies 3943 Quebec Avenue North Minneapolis Minnesota 55427 MarCum User Manuals are available for download from www marcumtech com
18. or DOWN Showdown 5 6 Features ICE MODE Your Showdown 5 6 sonar offers exclusive ICE MODE a feature unique to Versa Electronics brand sonar units which allows for operation in the coldest conditions With ICE MODE active Showdown 5 6 triggers an internal LCD heater that keeps the liquid crystals moving at their normal super high speeds in sub freezing temperatures This means that anglers no longer have to worry about their sonar slowing down due to freezing liquid crystal While this feature is called ICE MODE you may find that your Showdown performs better under a wide variety of conditions when in ICE MODE NOTE If your Showdown 5 6 is left in extreme cold for an extended time period with the POWER turned OFF allow one to two minutes for the Ice Mode LCD heater to warm the crystals sufficiently after the POWER has been turned ON and ICE Mode has been activated After the ICE Mode LCD heater has been running for an extended period it is perfectly normal for the Showdown 5 6 power head to feel warm MarCu TECHNOLOGIES om Versa Electronics www marcumtech com TO INITIATE ICE MODE simply press the UP and DOWN buttons simul taneously You will now see the ICE mode indicator appear at the top of the Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam display screen In ICE mode an internal LCD heater is initiated To exit ICE MODE and return Showdown 5 6 to normal operating mode press the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously The ICE M
19. or fear that the battery will de velop a memory and this will lead to a shortened run tine THIS IS FALSE ALWAYS CHARGE YOUR BATTERY AFTER EVERY USE Be sure to use the charger that came with your system or a similar one that is between 5 amp and 1 amp Using a larger charger like you would use on a car truck RV or boat is likely to cause damage to the battery There is really very little danger of overcharging your battery with a low amp charger and most chargers auto matically go into maintenance mode once a full charge has been achieved To charge your battery Your battery has a wiring harness attached to it this is what you plug the charger into To charge simply couple the end of the charger with the end of the wiring harness It is normal for a green light to appear on the charger at this time It is also normal for the light on the charger to be green if it is just plugged into the wall When it is plugged into the wall and battery you will see a red LED light appear on the charger If the light is red the battery is being charged When your battery is fully charged this red light should change to green If it is time to go fishing and the light has not turned green go fish and try to allow a longer charging period next time If you need to remove the battery unplug the two battery terminals from the battery Remove the strap that is holding the battery in place and lift the battery out To replace the batter
20. point you will hear an audible fast beep and see a flashing A icon above the FEET indicator ZOOM The Zoom feature allows you to focus the display on a specific depth within the water column The position of the ZOOM window is adjust able in one foot increments Zoom can focus on bottom for detecting bottom hugging fish or at any level above bottom The Zoom window is programmed to display 25 of the depth range i e in 100 feet of water you will zoom to different 25 foot segments of the water column MANUAL ADJUSTABLE ZOOM To zoom the display in on a specific segment of the water column press the ZOOM key once Once ZOOM is activated the word ZOOM will appear at the top left of the display screen You can now adjust ZOOM to any depth segment by simply pressing the UP or DOWN keys once for each ZOOM level To ZOOM into the bottom simply continue pressing the DOWN key until you reach the desired level To disengage ZOOM bringing the Showdown 5 6 back to normal surface to bottom view simply press the ZOOM button a second time The ZOOM indicator will no longer appear at the top left of the display AUTO BOTTOM TRACK ZOOM The Showdown 5 6 sonar also offers Auto Bottom Track Zoom that automatically zooms and locks onto the bottom 25 percent of the water column This is especially useful for locating bottom hugging fish like walleyes and perch To automatically zoom onto the bottom 25 percent of the water column you
21. retailers or direct from us at marcumtech com LX 5 The LX 5 incorporates the latest in sonar technology featuring a patented flexible zoom that can be set anywhere between surface and bottom a patent pending TrueColor display 2500 watts of peak to peak power patented signal interference rejection Superfine Line Technology and target separation down t amp 4nch LX 7 The LX 7 Digital Sonar takes DNA from other fine Marcum sonars you might say it was bred for excellence Because the LX 7 is digital we can pack it full of more features than have ever been found in an ice sonar before With an 8 customizable dashboard display superior target separation 12 level interfer ence rejection dual beam transducer expandable zoom and much much more the LX7 is the perfect combination of macro features and micro precision ShowdownTroller The new Showdown Troller Digital Fish Finder is a palm sized sonar device with full size performance For use in either ice fishing or open water situations quickly troll from hole to hole while ice fishing or shoot through your canoe or kayak in order to find fish and the correct depth As a scouting tool it has ne 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 technol
22. ry after every use this will maximize run time and battery longevity MarCum Versa Electronics www marcumtech com om TECHNOLOGIES Charging the Battery in your Showdown 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 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 For safety reasons it is recommended that you place your system on a flat hard surface like cement or tile when charging it away from any flammable materials Be sure to disconnect the charger from the wall when not in use and avoid leaving your battery hooked up to the charger for extended periods of time 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 Likewise on the night before you go ice fishing put it on the charger again just to make sure Again there is no danger of overcharging your battery We often talk to people who hesitate to charge their battery after each use f
23. simply insert transducer cable into rubber stopper at desired depth Extend transducer arm insert cable into open end of transducer arm and allow the rubber stopper to rest in the open end of the transducer arm We recommend setting your stopper to have the transducer down the least amount possible The Showdown Dual Beam 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 your transducer set farther down Remember the less transducer cable you have out the easier it is to pull it out of the water when bringing in a fish or to move to a new location Under no circumstances should you ever have the ducer below the ice as this can lead to the ducer becoming damaged It is also important that you keep the cable near the center of the ice hole We frequently hear from anglers who allowed their cable to freeze into the side of the ice hole If this should happen to you make sure the unit is turned off before attempting to chisel it out If you accidentally cut the ducer cable do not try to use that ducer again Generally a solid band that appears on the screen between the surface and bottom indicates some form of aquatic life gamefish baitfish insects plankton etc or your lure Thicker or more solid bands imply larger objects such as gamefish This is due to the nature
24. ter 24 hours the light has not changed to green there is no cause for alarm Remember that when the light is red the battery is being charged and you will be able to use your system 12 MarCum Versa Electronics www marcumtech com om TECHNOLOGIES 4 If the charger is plugged into the wall and battery and you get a blinking light on the charger it is very likely that the battery is faulty and should be replaced ShowDown 5 6 Specifications Current Draw 400 mA maximum Transducer Frequency 200kHz Transducer Angle 20 Transmit Power 1000 watts true RMS 8000 watts peak to peak power Ping Rate 40 pings per second Max Sonar Resolution 0 46 in 20 40 and 60 ranges Sensitivity Control 25 level Noise Rejection Control 10 level anti interference Range Control 6 depth ranges 20 40 60 80 120 240 Zoom Control Zooms in to 25 of the water column or in one foot increments as specified by user Ice Mode Activates LCD heater and boosts gain Digital Depth Display Yes Display Grayscale 4 level Grayscale One Year Limited Warranty Marcum warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase This warranty applies to customers who properly completes the online product registration form found on the MarCum Technologies Website www marcumtech com support If you are unable to use the internet please fill out and submit t
25. y place a new battery of similar specifica tions into the battery compartment and secure it with the Velcro strap and re connect the positive and negative terminals MarCu TECHNOLOGIES om Versa Electronics www marcumtech com Operating The Showdown 5 6 The ShowDown s straightforward control panel is designed to let you concen trate on fishing Most settings work by first activating the function itself ex press SENS to trigger sensitivity adjustment then simply pressing the UP or DOWN keys to adjust levels POWER ON To turn your Showdown 5 6 POWER to ON press and hold the POWER key for two seconds OFF To turn your Showdown 5 6 POWER to OFF press and hold POWER for two seconds Your Showdown 5 6 automatically preserves your sonar settings the next time you activate unit BACKLIGHT To turn the backlight on turn your POWER ON then press POWER key again do not hold key down To turn backlight OFF press Power momentarily again do not hold down the power button SIMULATOR mode With Showdown 5 6 POWER OFF enter SIMULA TOR mode by pressing and holding POWER key for 5 seconds The SIMU indicator will appear at the top right of Showdown 5 6 view screen To exit SIMULATOR turn Showdown 5 6 POWER to OFF then turn unit back ON UP DOWN Pressing the UP or DOWN key lets you adjust the Sensitivity Range Zoom and Noise Trigger a function first by pressing the appropriate function key then move UP
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