STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv depth sounder without transducer

The term "without transducer" indicates that the device is sold without the transducer probe. This means you will need to purchase a compatible probe separately to use sonar and fish detection functions. The STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv is designed to work with a compatible Garmin transducer to display ClearVü™ and traditional sonar images.

The STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv supports traditional sonar views and Garmin ClearVü™. It can also display split-screen views, a flasher, and split-zoom, enabling detailed visualization of the seabed and fish.

Yes, the STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv is equipped with an integrated GPS receiver. It can acquire GPS satellite signals to display your position, create waypoints, routes, and tracks, and navigate on the water.

Yes, you can customize the home screen of your STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv. You can add, rearrange, or remove elements, and change the home screen background image to suit your preferences.

When you power on the device, the GPS receiver collects satellite data to establish your current position. A specific icon appears at the top of the home screen once satellite signals are acquired. If the device loses the signals, this icon disappears and a blinking question mark appears on the screen.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours creates custom bathymetric maps in real time. You can map a body of water using this feature, add labels to the charts, and even share your data with the Garmin Quickdraw community via the ActiveCaptain® app.

Yes, the STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv is compatible with ActiveCaptain®. You can use it for various functions, including updating the device software, managing user data, and accessing the Garmin Quickdraw community.

The STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv has several key buttons:

The power button (held) turns the device on and off. The back button (held) returns to the home screen. The arrow buttons scroll, select options, move the cursor, and zoom. The menu button (held) opens an options menu for the current page. The select button confirms messages and options. A dedicated button saves the current position as a waypoint.

The STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv is designed to be used with a compatible Garmin transducer that supports traditional sonar and ClearVü™ technology. As it is sold "without transducer", you will need to select a suitable transducer from the Garmin range to match your requirements.

Yes, the STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv can share data with other ECHOMAP™ or STRIKER devices. The blue and brown wires in the wiring harness are required for this and are specifically used for data transmission between devices.

For a flush-mount installation, the dimensions of the STRIKER™ 5 Series (which includes the Vivid 5cv) are 103.3 mm (4 1/16 in) in width and 118 mm (4 5/8 in) in height. The mounting holes have a diameter of 4.5 mm (3/16 in).

For the STRIKER™ Vivid 5, the minimum safe distance from a compass is 30 cm (11.8 in). It is important to respect this distance to avoid any magnetic interference with the compass operation.

The STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv requires a 12 Vdc power supply. A 3.0 A fuse is recommended to protect the unit.

When connecting cables, it is crucial to push them firmly into the appropriate ports of the device. If cables are not inserted sufficiently, the device may appear to lose power or stop functioning. The blue and brown wires are specifically for data sharing with other Garmin devices.

Garmin strongly recommends using the mounting template provided in the product box. Printing your own template is not advised, as it may lead to dimension errors and incorrect cutting on your boat's mounting surface.

Non-aeronautical products, such as the STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv, are warranted against material or manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase.

Garmin’s limited warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship under normal use. During the warranty period, Garmin will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any defective component free of charge to the customer, except for shipping fees.

Warranty exclusions include:

Cosmetic damage (scratches, chips, dents).Consumable parts (such as batteries), unless the damage is due to a defect in materials or workmanship.Damage caused by an accident, misuse, abuse, water, flooding, fire, other natural disasters, or external causes.Damage caused by service performed by a person not authorized by Garmin.

The Garmin STRIKER Vivid 5cv is a fishfinder/GPS combo designed for fishing. Its main capabilities include:

Fishfinder: It supports traditional fishfinder views and Garmin ClearVü™ technology, providing clear images of structures and fish beneath your boat.
GPS: It includes a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for marking waypoints, creating routes, and displaying your boat's speed.
Quickdraw Contours mapping: This feature lets you create and store your own HD bathymetric maps with contour lines every 30 cm in real time while fishing.
Connectivity: The unit is Wi-Fi® compatible (2.4 GHz) and can connect to the ActiveCaptain® mobile app for software updates and access to the Garmin Quickdraw community.
The 'no transducer' indication means this unit is sold standalone, without the transducer (the probe) required for underwater detection functions. To use fishfinder capabilities, a compatible transducer must be purchased separately.

Yes, the STRIKER Vivid 5cv offers data sharing and connectivity options:

Data sharing with other Garmin devices: You can share data, such as waypoints and routes, with other compatible ECHOMAP™ or STRIKER devices using the blue and brown wires of the power/data cable.Smartphone connectivity via ActiveCaptain®: The device features Wi-Fi® (2.4 GHz) and is compatible with the Garmin ActiveCaptain® mobile app. This app allows you to manage your marine experience from your smartphone or tablet. You can use it, for example, to update your device’s software and connect to the Garmin Quickdraw community to share or download bathymetric charts.