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Showdown  

5.6 Dual Beam 

Digital Fish Finder 

User Manual

www.marcumtech.com

Summary of Contents for Showdown

Page 1: ...Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam Digital Fish Finder User Manual www marcumtech com ...

Page 2: ...es 6 Ice Mode 7 Other Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam Features 9 Tips For Using Your Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam 10 Moving the Showdown Dual Beam to a new location 11 Caring For Your Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam 12 Troubleshooting 12 Nothing happens after the POWER button has been pressed 12 Unit turns on but will not read bottom 13 Screen seems to be getting heavy interference lots of clutter 13 Showdown 5 6 Dual Be...

Page 3: ...er depth range while also displaying digital depth at all times In addition to other standard features such as Adjustable Zoom Sensitiv ity Range and Noise Reduction your new Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam Also features the exclusive Ice Mode which provides seamless sonar operation even in extremely cold conditions down to at least 40 F Turning this feature on activates a heating element that keeps the in...

Page 4: ...he power connection on your Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam sonar unit 4 Slide fully assembled Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam back into 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 ...

Page 5: ...asons 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 To charge your battery Your battery has a wiring harness attached to it that has piggyback terminals on it...

Page 6: ... 5 6 Dual Beam view screen To exit SIMULATOR turn Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam 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 or DOWN Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam Features ACTIVATING DUAL BEAM MODE Your Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam trans ducer can be easily swi...

Page 7: ...ously The ICE mode 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 objects below It features a 25 level Sensitiv ity 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...

Page 8: ... Range passes the 20 foot range by one step At this 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 This position of the ZOOM window is adjustable in one foot increments Zoom can focus on bottom for detect ing bottom hugging fish or at any level above bottom...

Page 9: ...tion 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 will disappear and be replaced by the normal operating depth display Other Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam Features Backlight Your Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam offers a warm nightglow back light that actually accentuates the pix...

Page 10: ...operation 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 ...

Page 11: ...er requirements of the LCD heater To assure long battery life and peak sonar performance we recommend charging the battery after every use Will the Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam read through the ice Yes 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 M...

Page 12: ...r next outing During prolonged storage periods recharge the battery every few months These steps will maximize the life of your battery Clean your Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam 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 Troubleshooting...

Page 13: ...until you find a level that clears up most or all of the interference see NOISE section Showdown 5 6 Dual Beam Specifications Current Draw 400 mA maximum Transducer Frequency 200kHz Transducer Angle Dual Beam 8 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 Rejecti...

Page 14: ...free number at 888 778 1208 or send email to service versae com for a Return Authorization number RA No service returns will be accepted without this return authorization number which must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Versa Electronics retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its discretion The customer is responsible for shipping costs associated with return...

Page 15: ...ize 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...

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