Showdown

  • norge
    Posts: 198
    January 6, 2011 at 12:06 pm #1302119

    Got delivery of the showdown yesterday from Cabelas sale. Great deal I got the heads up on from here. I am excited to try it out. My first complaint thought is a small pamphlet that I think may be the instructions. This small pamphlet has even smaller print and these 62 year old eyes struggle making things out even with my multi-focal assist. I am hoping I can print a more legible version off the net somewhere. Any insight on this guys?
    Lloyd

    mike-west
    Amery, WI
    Posts: 1422
    January 6, 2011 at 12:24 pm #923174

    Looked all over internet seeing if I could find a place to download in PDF. To my suprise, no avail. You may want to email Marcum and see if they’d email you a manual that you could read off computer.
    http://www.marcumtech.com/ContactUsWarranty/tabid/151/Default.aspx

    Good Luck. I’m sure there are many here that will be able to walk you right through and get you on the ice.

    super_do
    St Michael, MN
    Posts: 1091
    January 6, 2011 at 12:43 pm #923183

    Go to Kinko’s and blow (enlarge) them up with a copy machine.

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    January 6, 2011 at 12:48 pm #923186

    I agree…they didn’t spend much on print

    If you like the performance as much as I have been enjoying it though, you’ll forget about the pamphlet

    Any questions you have fire away….I have as do others, a lot of field time with the unit

    For those that purchased the Troller and not the performance pack, it is easy to set up your own pack for running off a 12v as you will find in other post.
    The adaptor that fits into the Troller for hooking the unit up to a 12v can be purchased at your local electronic store for just a few bucks. Make yourself a 3amp fuse link and your set to go. The performance pack at first came with a 2amp fuse. I upgraded to a quality 3amp fuse after contacting MarCum and was told the 3amp fuse will not void the warranty.
    They even mentioned they were going to bump up to a 3amp fuse with the performance pack themselves. A 2amp fuse bouncin’ around in a sled on the ice just doesn’t last long!

    You won’t believe the new life the Troller takes on once plugged into a 12v battery.

    Duke M
    Posts: 208
    January 6, 2011 at 1:24 pm #923203

    I too would like the option of using the 12v battery on my Ice Troller. Here’s what I’m confused about. Six AA batteries at 1.5v each adds up to 9v. I thought perhaps the factory performance pack had some type of step down device to make a 12v battery be compatable with the 9v system. Any comments on how a 12v battery does not damage the 9v Ice Troller?

    Duke

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    January 6, 2011 at 1:34 pm #923209

    The unit is made to run off either, being I don’t understand the workings inside I call it Magic
    Like metioned…when you plug into your 12v you will like the increase in voltage

    blackbay
    Posts: 699
    January 6, 2011 at 3:04 pm #923269

    I’ve been thinking of getting a new flasher this year but have been leaning towards the Showdown lately. I need to get out and check them all out.

    Mark my words though. If I buy one, Marcum will come out with a color version next year and for the same price.

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    January 6, 2011 at 3:28 pm #923287

    Quote:

    Mark my words though. If I buy one, Marcum will come out with a color version next year and for the same price.

    I doubt that will happen next year!

    I can tell you color is a big bonus. With that said if you are making your first purchase for a locator and it is the price that has you attracted to the Troller, you can get into the VX-1P at a reasonable price. Then you will have color and bottom zoom.

    I have been having a blast with the Showdown Troller but the purchase was made to have a pocket size unit while in search mode and to be used as a second/backup unit behind the LX-5.

    jrrendler
    Mantorville, MN
    Posts: 341
    January 6, 2011 at 3:33 pm #923291

    I just bought the LX5 after the holiday’s and thought the same thing. They printed it in #3 font! I was able to read it but it wasn’t easy. I think they made it small so that you could slip it inside the pockets on the carrier and take it with you on the ice. I guess that makes sense.

    bee
    Maine
    Posts: 357
    January 6, 2011 at 5:16 pm #923360

    Agree the Print is SMALL. But it is easy to use. Push up-down together for ice mode. All else is simple. Keep the gain low for less goasting. Put it in a base mount of some kind and get at them.

    Big Lund 20
    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Posts: 270
    January 6, 2011 at 8:03 pm #923430

    For anyone who wants it I’ve got a word doc of the showdown manual with 14pt font instead of the 10 point. Send me your email and I’ll get it over to you.

    Dave

    norge
    Posts: 198
    January 7, 2011 at 3:18 am #902753

    Hey Dave,
    Thanks for the offer. My email is [email protected] .
    Lots of good advice and offers here. I have gotten through the directions with a magnifier but yours I can print and bring with as I test drive the new showdown
    Thanks again,
    Lloyd

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