Humminbird Fish Finder 150PT User Manual

PiranhaMAX™Portable150PT,160PT,190cPT

Installation and Operations Manual

531679-1_B

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Table of Contents

PiranhaMAX™ Portable Case Assembly

1. Assembling the PiranhaMAX™ Mount .................................................. 2

2. Assembling the Base and Handle .......................................................... 2

3. Assembling the Control Head to the Base and Handle.......................... 4

4. Routing the Cables in the Base .............................................................. 5

5. Assembling the Portable Case................................................................ 8

6. Charging and Installing the Battery........................................................ 9

7. Assembling the Transducer Mounting Bracket ....................................10

8. Stowing the Portable Transducer

and Battery Charger into the Portable Case..........................................11

Installing the Portable Case on the Boat

1. Connecting the Transducer and Power Cables

to the Portable Case ..............................................................................12

2. Attaching the Portable Case to the Boat ..............................................13

Mounting the Portable Transducer

1. Testing the Transducer Prior to Installation ..........................................14

2. Mounting the Portable Transducer on the Boat....................................14

Moving the Portable Fishfinder

Powering ON and OFF

What You See On the Display

PiranhaMAX™ Sonar Technology

Single Beam Sonar.................................................................................... 20

Dual Beam Sonar ...................................................................................... 20

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Table of Contents

The Menu System

Light (Setting Not Saved in Memory) ........................................................ 21

Sensitivity (Setting Saved in Memory) ...................................................... 21

Depth Range (Setting Not Saved in Memory) .......................................... 22

Zoom (Setting Not Saved in Memory)........................................................ 22

Chart Speed (Setting Saved in Memory) .................................................. 23

Fish Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory)...................................................... 23

Depth Alarm (Setting Not Saved in Memory)............................................ 23

Filter (Setting Saved in Memory) .............................................................. 24

SetUp Menu (Setting Not Saved in Memory)............................................ 24

Contrast (Setting Saved in Memory) .................................................... 24

Fish ID+™ (Setting Saved in Memory) ................................................ 25

Bottom View (Setting Saved in Memory).............................................. 25

Battery Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory)............................................ 27

Language (Setting Saved in Memory, International Only).................... 27

Units (Setting Saved in Memory, International Only) .......................... 27

Maintenance

How to Remove Water from the Portable Case........................................ 28

Troubleshooting

International Purchases

Humminbird® 1-Year Limited Warranty

Humminbird® Service Policy

Returning Your Unit for Service

Specifications

Contact Humminbird®

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PiranhaMAX™ Portable Case Assembly

ItisimportanttoperformthePiranhaMAX™portablecaseassemblytasksinorder,

referring to the step-by-step procedures that represent the following main

assembly tasks:

• Assembling the PiranhaMAX™ mount

• Assembling the base and handle

• Assembling the control head to the base and handle

• Routing the cables in the base

• Assembling the portable case

• Charging and installing the battery

• Assembling the transducer mounting bracket

• Stowing the portable transducer and battery charger into the portable case.

When you are done, the control head and the transducer will be part of the

portable case assembly, and you will be ready to take your portable case to the

boat for final setup.

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1. Assembling the PiranhaMAX™ Mount

Your PiranhaMAX™ mount will either have a tilt mount or a tilt and swivel mount.

Refer to either procedures A or B below to assemble the mount.

Tilt and Swivel

PiranhaMAX™ Mount

A. If you have a tilt mount, refer to the following

information:

Noassemblyisrequiredforthetiltmount. Proceed

to Assembling the Base and Handle.

Arms

B. If you have a tilt and swivel mount, use the

following steps:

Mount

1. Insert the arms into the mount. Then, hold

the arms in place as you turn the mount

upside down.

Swivel

Ring

2. Insert the swivel ring into the mount, with

the countersink holes for the arm screws

facing out.

Countersink

Side Out

3. Secure the arms with the 4 #6 screws

provided. Hand tighten only!

Arm Screws,

4 #6 x7/16"

2. Assembling the Base and Handle

In this procedure, you will install the PiranhaMAX™ mount and handle to the

base of the portable case.

Punching Holes

1. Turn the base upside down.

Punch out the mounting holes

labeled “C” with a hammer and

a screwdriver (or an awl) as

shown in the illustration

Punching Holes.

2. Turn thebaserightsideup. Line

up the PiranhaMAX™ mount

with the holes you punched out

in step 1.

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3. Using a socket wrench and a Phillips screwdriver, secure the

PiranhaMAX™ mount to the base with the four included 3/4” screws,

lock washers, and nuts. Hand tighten only!

Attaching the Mount to the Base

PiranhaMAX™ Mount

(tilt OR tilt and swivel)

Base

4. Install the handle onto the base, so that the curved part of the handle

faces towards the back of the base, towards the battery well. Use the

four included #8-32 x 7/16" screws, two on each side, to attach the

handle to the base (see the illustrations Installing the Handle Onto the

Base and Sliding in the Handle). Hand tighten only!

Sliding in the Handle

Installing the Handle Onto the Base

NOTE: The handle is keyed so that it only fits onto the base in one direction.

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3. Assembling the Control Head to the Base and Handle

In this procedure you will install the control head onto the base assembly.

1. Insertthethumbknobboltthroughthepivotknuckleonthecontrolhead.

Assembling the Control Head to the Base and Handle

Pivot

Knuckle

Thumbknob

Bolt

Gimbal Knob

Rear View

Front View

2. Alignthepivotknucklewiththemountarmsandslideintoplace, twisting

slightly if necessary, until the unit is firmly seated.

3. Rotate the control head to the desired angle and hand tighten the

thumbknob bolt.

4. Thread the gimbal knob onto the pivot bolt and tighten.

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4. Routing the Cables in the Base

In this procedure, you will route the

powerandtransducerjumpercableson

theundersideofthebase,andattachthe

tie-down straps that will be used to

secure the battery to the base in a later

procedure.

Attaching the Battery Tie-Down Straps

1. Turnthebaseupsidedown, then

thread the two included hook

and loop battery tie-down straps

from the bottom of the base up

through each side of the battery

well, using the strap holes (see

the illustration Attaching the

Battery Tie-Down Straps).

Battery

tie-downstraps

2. Route the power cable from the mount DOWN through the center hole

of the base. Route the transducer jump cable UP through the base

and mount.

Pulling the Cables Through the Base

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Connecting the Cables to the Control Head

3. Connect the cables to the control head.

The slots for the plugs are keyed to

prevent reverse installation, and

insertion should be easy. Do not to force

the connectors into the control head.

4. Pull the power cable through the

opening in the long side of the cable

well and insert it into the battery well

(see the illustration Installing the

Cables Onto the Base).

Installing the Cables Onto the Base

Screws

Transducer

Jumper

Cable

Power Cable Jumper Cable Well

5. Route the transducer jumper cable (see the illustration Installing the

Cables Onto the Base) out the long side of the cable well and follow the

arrows on the base.

6. Fit the transducer jumper cable connector down into the jumper cable

well and snap it into place. Insert the two #6-32 x 1/4" screws included

to secure the transducer jumper connector and tighten using a Phillips

screwdriver. Hand tighten only!

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7. Secure all cables to the base, using the included zip ties, at the mount

points shown in the illustration (see the illustration Tying Down the

Cables).

Tying Down the Cables

Zip Tie

Mounting

Point

Transducer

Jumper Cable

Power Cable

8. Turn the base right side up and pull up gently on the battery tie-down

straps to remove the slack.

NOTE: You will need to perform more assembly procedures, as well as charge the

battery for 8 hours, before you install the battery into the portable case. See

Charging and Installing the Battery for more information.

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5. Assembling the Portable Case

In this procedure, you will install the base assembly into the portable case.

1. Unzip the largest opening on the front of the portable case.

2. Insert the base assembly into the portable case, so that the

PiranhaMAX™ control head is facing out of the case. For best results,

pull the case over one shoulder of the handle at a time.

3. Adjust the case so that you can easily grab the handle, through the

fabric handhold inset, from the outside top of the portable case.

Installing the Base into the Case

Pulling the Case over the Handle

Holding the Portable Case

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6. Charging and Installing the Battery

In this procedure you will charge and then install and secure the battery.

1. Charge the battery, using the included battery charger, until it is fully

chargedasindicatedbytheLEDonthecharger. Chargingusuallyrequires

8 continuous hours but may vary depending on your configuration.

NOTE: Some international models may not include a battery or battery charger.

2. Openthebottombackzipperontheportablecase, andinstallthebattery

in the battery well. While holding the tie-down straps out of the way,

makesurethepowercableisfittedsnuglyintotheslotinthewellsothat

thebatterydoesnotrestonit(seetheillustrationInstalling the Battery).

Installing the Battery

Tying Down the Battery

3. Pull the two battery tie-down straps over the top of the battery and

connect both ends of each strap over the top, making sure that the

straps are pulled tight around the battery and that the battery is

seated securely in the battery well.

4. Zip up the back opening.

NOTE: Do NOT connect the power cable to the battery at this time. You should

wait until just before fishing to connect the power cable to the battery.

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7. Assembling the Transducer Mounting Bracket

In this procedure you will assemble the portable transducer mounting bracket.

1. Lineupthetworatchetpiecesatposition1sothatthebeadsarealigned

with the rib on the transducer. See illustrations.

Transducer Knuckle Positions

Ratchets Placed in Position 1

Beads

Knuckle

Ratchet

Rib at

position 1

2. Assemble the other transducer parts as shown (see the illustration

Assembling the Portable Bracket below). Hand tighten only!

Assembling the Portable Bracket

Suction Cup

Portable Transducer

Assembly

Phillips Head

Screw

Washer

Bolt

Ratchet

Wing Nut

NOTE: If you are unable to ratchet the transducer so that it rests below the water and

points straight down, you can disassemble it and align the beads with a different

number until you reach a position that allows the proper alignment.

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Ratchets Placed in Position 2

Bead

Rib

Ratchet

8. Stowing the Portable Transducer and

Battery Charger into the Portable Case

1. Load the portable transducer into the carrying compartment (upper zip

opening on the back of the portable case) and close the zipper.

2. Turn the portable case around so that you can access the front, and load

the battery charger into the zip pocket on the left as you face the front

of the portable case.

3. Make sure all the zippers are closed.

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Installing the Portable Case On the Boat

Sincethe portablecase has alarge non-skid mounting surface, itmay beattached

to almost any surface.

In this section, you will route the cables on the boat, connect the transducer and

power cables to the portable case, and attach the portable case to a dry and

convenient location on your boat.

1. Connecting the Transducer and Power Cables

to the Portable Case

1. Make sure the large opening in the front of the portable case is

unzipped; you may want to roll up the flap and secure it with the

provided strap and clip while you’re working.

2. Plugthetransducercableintothejumperportintheportablecasetothe

left of the control head, as you face the front of the bag (see the

illustration Plugging in the Transducer).

Plugging in the Transducer

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3. Turn the portable case around so

that you can access the back, and

open the back zipper. Connect the

spade clip on the red wire of the

power cable to the red terminal on

the battery, and the spade clip on

the black wire of the power cable

to the black terminal on the

battery. Make sure that the spade

clips are snugly attached to the

terminals (see the illustration

Connecting the Spade Clips).

Connecting the Spade Clips

4. Make sure the back battery door

and side pockets are zipped, but

leavethefrontofthebagunzipped

for easy access during installation.

2. Attaching the Portable Case to the Boat

1. Attach the portable case to a surface on the boat by threading rope or

bungee cord (not provided) through the D-rings on either side of the

portable case.

NOTE: Humminbird® recommends that you do NOT position the portable case on the

bottom of the boat, or in a location where it can be splashed by or immersed in water,

as the portable case is water resistant, but not waterproof.

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Mounting the Portable Transducer

OnceyourPortablefishfinderisfullyassembled(seethePortable Case Assembly

section for more information), it takes just a few easy steps before you are ready

to fish:

• Test the transducer prior to installation

• Mount the portable transducer on the boat

1. Testing the Transducer Prior to Installation

Prior to installation, test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred

during shipping.

1. Hold the transducer in the water over the side of the boat to confirm

proper operation. If the transducer is working properly, you should be

able to see the bottom on the control head display.

2. Mounting the Portable Transducer on the Boat

Perform the procedures in this section to install the transducer on your boat.

NOTE: The suction cup mount is designed for quick, easy installation and removal,

NOT for high speed operation. If you intend to operate your boat at any speed faster

than trolling speeds, remove the suction cup transducer from the water.

It is important that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath

the surface of the water, pointing straight down. You can mount the transducer

anywhereonthesideoftheboatifyour boatremainsstationary. Ifyouaretrolling,

it is best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat.

Your portable transducer is designed to be installed and adjusted without the use

of tools. Mounting the transducer to the boat is a simple yet important operation.

A poor mounting location will affect the overall performance of the Humminbird®

unit, sofollowthemountinginstructionscarefully. Itisimportantthatthemounting

position allows the transducer to rest beneath the surface of the water, pointing

straight down. You can mount the transducer anywhere on the side of the boat if

your boat remains stationary.

NOTE: If you are trolling, it is best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat.

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1. Mount the transducer so that it points straight down and so that the

transducer itself is submerged in the water (see the illustration Portable

Transducer Mount).

Portable Transducer Mount

Transducer Running Angle

2. Adjust the running angle so that the transducer is parallel to and

below the surface of the water (see the illustration Transducer

Running Angle).

3. Hand-tighten the wing nut so that the transducer will not rotate.

4. Secure the transducer cable in

case of accidental release when

the boat is moving, since a loose

transducer can cause damage to

itself, your boat, or become

tangled in the propeller. Attach

the tie-down strap to the

transducer cable around an

immovableobjectsuchasarailor

fitting,asshownintheillustration

(see the illustration Transducer

Tie-Down Strap).

Transducer Tie-Down Strap

5. When you have finished using the transducer, unplug the transducer

cable from the transducer jumper port on the base, then coil the cable

around the assembly.

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Moving the Portable Fishfinder

You should take the portable case with you when you leave the boat and will not

be using it. Perform the following steps to make your unit mobile:

1. With the boat engine off, loosen all cable retainers/clips holding the

transducer.

2. Remove the case from the surface mount.

3. Remove the transducer from the surface where it has been mounted,

wipe it dry, and stow it in the portable case rear pocket.

4. Unplug the power cable when not in use.

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Powering ON and OFF

Press and hold the POWER-MENU key until the PiranhaMAX™ powers on,

then release the key. To power off, press and hold the POWER-MENU key until

the unit shuts down.

When the PiranhaMAX™ powers on, the Start-Up menu

temporarily appears. From this menu, select either

Start-Up, Simulator, or SetUp.

• Use Start-Up for on the water use.

• Use Simulator for learning how to use the system with

simulated sonar data; access Simulator by pressing

the Right Arrow Key once.

• Use SetUp to display additional set-up menu choices;

access SetUp by pressing the Right Arrow Key twice

(See SetUp Menu for more information).

Display

LEFT Arrow Key

RIGHT Arrow Key

POWER/MENU Key

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What You See On the Display

The PiranhaMAX™ displays underwater information in an easy-to-understand

format. The top of the display corresponds to the water surface at the transducer,

and the bottom of the display corresponds to the Depth Range automatically

selected for the current water depth. The Bottom Contour varies as the depth

under the boat changes. Digital readouts provide precise information for depth,

fish and water temperature.

As the boat moves, terrain and bottom composition variations are displayed.

Fish, baitfish and thermoclines (underwater temperature changes) are

displayed when detected. Underwater conditions vary greatly, so some

experience and interpretation is needed to realize all the benefits of the

PiranhaMAX™ – use the picture below as a guide to the most common

conditions and practice using your PiranhaMAX™ over known bottom types.

PMAX150/190c (Single Beam) and

PMAX160 (Dual Beam) Display

*Unitswith83kHzDualBeamsonarshowtargetsinthewidebeamashollowfishicons.

1 - Water Surface Line

2 - Depth-MeasuredattheTransducer

3 - Temperature

5 - Surface Clutter

6 - Structure

7 - Bottom Contour

8 - Lower Range

4 - Upper Range

9 - 83 kHz, Wide Beam Hollow Fish Symbol (Dual Beam Units only)*

10 - 200 kHz, Narrow Beam Shaded Fish Symbol

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PiranhaMAX™ Sonar Technology

The PiranhaMAX™ is the easiest to use fishfinder ever. For most anglers, all

you’ll ever need to do is power on and fish! The PiranhaMAX™ automatically

determines depth and makes adjustments to keep the bottom and fish visible

on the display.

The PiranhaMAX™ uses sonar technology to send sound waves from the

transducer into the water. The returned “echoes” are plotted on the display,

creating a very accurate picture of the underwater world, including distance

to underwater objects such as the bottom, fish, and structure.

Your PiranhaMAX™ will have Single or Dual Beam sonar. Find the correct sonar

description that applies to your unit.

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Single Beam Sonar

The PiranhaMAX™150 and PiranhaMAX™190c use a 200 kHz single beam

sonar system with a 20° area of coverage. Boat speed, wave action, bottom

hardness, water conditions and transducer installation can all affect depth

capability.

Dual Beam Sonar

The PiranhaMAX™160 uses a 200/83 kHz dual beam sonar system with a

wide (60°) area of coverage. Dual Beam sonar is optimized to show the greatest

bottom definition using a narrow (20°) beam yet can still indicate fish found

in the wide (60°) beam when the Fish ID+^TMfeature is turned on. Dual Beam

is ideal for a wide range of conditions - from shallow to very deep water in

both fresh and salt water. Boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water

conditions and transducer installation can all affect depth capability.

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The Menu System

A simple menu system allows you to access your PiranhaMAX™ adjustable

settings. To activate the menu system, press the POWER-MENU key. Press the

POWER-MENU key repeatedly to display the PiranhaMAX™ menu settings,

one at a time. When a menu setting is on the display, use the RIGHT and LEFT

Arrow keys to adjust the menu setting. Menus settings are saved and removed

from the screen automatically after several seconds. In Normal operating mode,

most menu settings saved to memory will not return to their default values when

the unit is turned off. See individual menu choices for more information.

NOTE: Each time the POWER-MENU key is pressed, the backlight momentarily

illuminates for easy viewing at night. Adjust the LIGHT menu setting to keep the

backlight on.

NOTE: If Simulator Mode is selected from the Start-Up Menu and a transducer is

plugged in, some menu setting changes will be saved in memory even after the unit

is powered down. Menu setting changes will not be saved from Simulator mode

when a transducer is not connected.

NOTE: Turning on the SetUp menu choice from the Main Menu System allows you

to access additional set-up menu choices. See SetUp Menu for more information.

Light

(Setting Not Saved in Memory)

Press the POWER-MENU key until LIGHT appears. Use the backlight for night

fishing. Select either 0 (Off), or 1 through 5 to activate the backlight at the

desired level. (0 to 5, Default = 0 [PiranhaMAX™150/160]; 0 to 10, Default =

10 [PiranhaMAX™190c])

NOTE: Continuous backlight operation will significantly decrease the battery life for

PiranhaMAX™ Portables.

Sensitivity

(Setting Saved in Memory)

Press the POWER-MENU key until SENSITIVITY appears. Sensitivity controls how

much detail is shown on the display. Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar

returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water; however, the

display may become too cluttered. When operating in very clear water or greater

depths, increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest.

Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from the display that is sometimes

present in murky or muddy water. If Sensitivity is adjusted too low, the display may

not show many sonar returns that could be fish. (0 – 10, Default = 5)

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Depth Range

(Setting Not Saved in Memory)

Press the POWER-MENU key until DEPTH RANGE appears. Automatic is the

default setting. When in automatic, the lower range will be adjusted by the unit

to follow the bottom. (Auto, 15 to 600 ft [PiranhaMAX™150 and 160], 15 to 800 ft

[PiranhaMAX™190c], Default = Auto)

NOTE: In manual operation, if the depth is greater than the depth range setting,

the bottom will not be visible on the display. Select AUTO to return to automatic

operation.

Zoom

(Setting Not Saved in Memory)

Press the POWER-MENU key until ZOOM appears. Select Auto to magnify the

area around the bottom in order to reveal fish and structure close to the bottom

that may not be visible during normal operation. When ZOOM is set to Auto, the

upper and lower Depth Ranges are automatically adjusted to keep the area above

and below the bottom on the display. Select Off to return to normal operation.

(Off, Auto, Manual Ranges, Default = Off)

Upper

Zoom Range

Structure

Magnified Bottom

with More Detail

Lower

Zoom Range

There is also a series of manual ranges which can be selected. The manual

depth ranges are determined by the present depth conditions.

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Chart Speed

(Setting Saved in Memory)

Press the POWER-MENU key until CHART SPEED appears. Select a setting

from 1-5 to increase or decrease the chart speed, where 1 is the slowest and

5 is the fastest chart speed. Chart speed determines the speed at which the

sonar information moves across the display, and consequently the amount of

detail shown. A faster speed shows more information and is preferred by most

anglers; however, the sonar information moves across the display quickly. A

slower speed keeps the information on the display longer, but the bottom and

fish details become compressed and may be difficult to interpret. (1 to 5,

Default = 5)

Fish Alarm

(Setting Saved in Memory)

Press the POWER-MENU key until FISH ALARM appears. Select Off for no fish

alarm, or one of the following symbols to set the alarm. An alarm will sound

when the PiranhaMAX™ detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting.

Fish Alarm will only sound if Fish ID+™ is also set to On. (Off, Large,

Large/Medium, All, Default = Off)

Large fish only

Large/Medium fish only

All fish

Depth Alarm

(Setting Saved in Memory)

Press the POWER-MENU key until DEPTH ALARM appears. Select OFF for no

Depth Alarm, or select 3 to 99 feet to set the alarm depth. An audible alarm

sounds when the depth is equal to or less than the setting. (Off, 3 to 99 feet,

Default = Off)

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Filter

(Setting Saved in Memory)

Press the POWER-MENU key until FILTER appears. Select either Off or On.

Filter adjusts the sonar filter to limit interference on the display from

sources such as your boat engine, turbulence, or other sonar devices.

(On, Off, Default = Off)

SetUp Menu

(Setting Not Saved in Memory)

Press the POWER-MENU key until SetUp appears. Press the RIGHT Arrow key

to select On. (Off, On, Default = Off)

When you activate SetUp, additional menu choices will become available that

are not a part of the Main Menu system. After selecting SetUp, press the

POWER-MENU key to display the SetUp menu choices, one at a time. SetUp

Menu choices include:

• Contrast

• Battery Alarm

• Fish ID+^TM

• Bottom View

• Language (International only)

• Units (International only).

Scroll through all SetUp menu choices to exit the SetUp menu.

Contrast (SetUp Menu)

(Setting Saved in Memory, Monochrome only)

Make sure that the SetUp menu is selected, then press the POWER-MENU key

until CONTRAST appears. Select a setting from 1 through 5. (1 to 5, Default = 3)

Scroll through all SetUp menu choices to exit the SetUp menu.

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Fish ID+^TM(SetUp Menu)

(Setting Saved in Memory)

Make sure that the SetUp menu is selected, then press the POWER-MENU key

until FISH ID+^TMappears. Select either Off to view “raw” sonar returns or On to

view Fish symbols. Fish ID+^TMuses advanced signal processing to interpret

sonar returns, and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements

are met. A select number of possible fish returns will be displayed with their

associated depth. (On, Off, Default = On)

Scroll through all SetUp menu choices to exit the SetUp menu.

200 kHz

Raw Sonar,

Fish ID+^TM

Off

Narrow beam,

Fish ID+^TMOn

83 kHz

200 kHz

Raw Sonar,

Fish ID+^TM

Off

Wide beam,

Narrow beam,

Fish ID+^TMOn

NOTE: Returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam are shown with shaded fish symbols

while the 83 kHz wide beam returns are displayed with hollow fish symbols.

NOTE: Hollow fish symbols are not available on 200 kHz Single Beam sonar units.

Bottom View (SetUp Menu)

(Setting Saved in Memory)

Make sure that the SetUp menu is selected, then press the POWER-MENU

key until BOTTOM VIEW appears. Bottom View selects the method used to

represent the bottom and structure on the display. (Structure ID, Black,

WhiteLine, Inverse, Default = Inverse)

Scroll through all SetUp menu choices to exit the SetUp menu.

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Structure ID® represents weak returns as light pixels

and strong returns as dark pixels. This has the benefit

of ensuring that strong returns will be clearly visible on

the display.

Black (Bottom Black) displays all pixels below the

bottom contour as black, regardless of signal strength.

This has the benefit of providing a high contrast

between the bottom and other sonar returns on the

display.

NOTE: Bottom Black View is not available on color

models.

WhiteLine™ highlights the strongest sonar returns in

white resulting in a distinctive outline. This has the

benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display.

Inverse is a method where weak returns are shown

with dark pixels and strong returns with lighter pixels.

This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will

be clearly visible on the display.

NOTE: Inverse View is not available on color models.

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Battery Alarm (SetUp Menu)

(Setting Saved in Memory)

Make sure that the SetUp menu is selected, then press the POWER-MENU

key until BATTERY ALARM appears. Select Off or 8.5 to 13.5 Volts. Battery

Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu

setting. (Off, 8.5 to 13.5 Volts, Default = Off)

Scroll through all SetUp menu choices to exit the SetUp menu.

Language (SetUp Menu)

(Setting Saved in Memory, International only)

Make sure that the SetUp menu is selected, then press the POWER-MENU

key until LANGUAGE appears (International Units only). LANGUAGE selects

the display language for menus. (Settings vary, Default = English)

Scroll through all SetUp menu choices to exit the SetUp menu.

Units (SetUp Menu)

(Setting Saved in Memory, International only)

Make sure that the SetUp menu is selected, then press the POWER-MENU

key until UNITS appears (International Units only). UNITS selects the units of

measure. (Feet/F, Meters/C, Fathoms/C, Default = Meters/C, where F stands

for Fahrenheit and C stands for Celsius)

Scroll through all SetUp menu choices to exit the SetUp menu.

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Maintenance

Your Humminbird® Portable fishfinder is designed to provide years of trouble-free

operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow the simple procedures below to

ensure that your Humminbird® Portable continues to deliver top performance.

If the Portable case comes into contact with salt spray, wipe the affected surfaces

with a lint-free cloth, then apply a commercially available anti-corrosive treatment

to all exposed electrical contacts.

If the portable case bag becomes dirty, clean the bag with mild soap, water, and

a soft rag or brush and then hang it up to dry.

Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the lens - this may cause cracking in

the lens.

When cleaning the LCD protective lens, use a chamois and non-abrasive, mild

cleaner. Do not wipe while dirt or grease is on the lens. Be careful to avoid

scratching the lens.

If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time, marine growth can

reduce the effectiveness of the transducer. Periodically clean the face of the

transducer with liquid detergent.

If your boat remains out of the water for a long period of time, it may take some

time to wet the transducer when returned to the water. Small air bubbles can

cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper operation. These

bubbles dissipate with time, or you can wipe the face of the transducer with your

fingers after the transducer is in the water.

NeverleaveyourHumminbird®Portableunitinaclosedcarortrunk-theextremely

high temperatures generated in hot weather can damagethe electronics. Repairs

should be performed only by authorized Humminbird® technicians.

How to Remove Water from the Portable Case

Open the front zipper and pull the case down to allow water to exit the case. If

needed, removethecasefromtheplasticbaseandair-dryit. Followrecommended

maintenance procedures for salt spray exposure if needed.

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Troubleshooting

DonotattempttorepairthePiranhaMAX™ yourself. Therearenouser-serviceable

parts inside, and special tools and techniques are required for assembly to ensure

the waterproof integrity of the housing. Repairs should be performed only by

authorized Humminbird® technicians.

Many requests for repair received by Humminbird® involve units that do not

actually need repair. These units are returned “no problem found.” If you have a

problem with yourPiranhaMAX™, usethefollowingtroubleshootingguidebefore

calling the Customer Resource Center or sending your unit in for repair.

1. Nothing happens when I turn the unit on.

Checkthepowercableconnectionatbothends. Besurethecableisconnected

correctly to a reliable power source — red lead to positive, black lead to

negative or ground. Ensure the power available is between 10 and 20 VDC.

Check the power connection to the PiranhaMAX™. It is possible to force the

power cable connector into the cable holder incorrectly. If the connector is

reversed, the unit will not work. Examine the contacts on the back of the unit

to ensure there is no corrosion.

2. There is no transducer detected.

The PiranhaMAX™ has the ability to detect and identify that a transducer is

connected. When powering on, if a message indicates “transducer not

connected”, make sure that an appropriate transducer connector is plugged

intotheunit.Inaddition,inspectthetransducercablefromendtoendforbreaks,

kinks, orcutsintheoutercasingofthecable. Alsomakesurethatthetransducer

is fully submerged in water. If the transducer is connected to the unit through

aswitch, temporarilyconnectitdirectlytotheunitandtryagain. Ifnoneofthese

actions identifies an obvious problem, the transducer itself is probably at fault.

Be sure to include the transducer if returning the unit for repair.

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3. There is no bottom reading visible on the display.

In very deep water, it may be necessary to increase the sensitivity setting

manually to maintain a graphic depiction of the bottom. If you are using a

transducerswitchtoconnecttwotransducerstothePiranhaMAX™, makesure

that the switch is in the correct position to connect a transducer that is in the

water. (If a trolling motor transducer is selected and the trolling motor is out of

the water, no sonar information appears.) If none of these actions solves the

problem, inspectthetransducer cablefrom end to end for breaks, kinks, or cuts

in the outer casing of the cable. If the transducer is connected to the unit

through a switch, temporarily connect it directly to the unit and try again. If

none of these actions identifies an obvious problem, the transducer itself may

be at fault. Be sure to include the transducer if returning the unit for repair.

4. When in very shallow water, I get gaps in the bottom reading and

inconsistent digital depth indication.

The PiranhaMAX™ will work reliably in water 3 feet (90 cm) or deeper.

Remember that the depth is measured from the transducer, not from the

surface of the water.

5. The unit comes on before I press the POWER-MENU key, and won’t

turn off.

Check the transducer cable — if the outer jacket of the cable has been cut

and the cable is in contact with bare metal, you will need to repair the cut with

electrical tape. If there is no problem with the cable, disconnect the transducer

from the unit and see if the problem is corrected, to confirm the source of the

problem.

6. I get gaps in the reading at certain speeds.

The suction cup mount is designed for quick, easy installation and removal,

NOT for high speed operation. If you intend to operate your boat at any speed

faster than trolling speeds, remove the suction cup transducer from the water.

Thetransducerpositionmayneedtobeadjusted. Amixofairandwaterflowing

around the transducer (cavitation) may be interfering with the interpretation of

the sonar data. See your Installation Guide for suggestions on adjusting the

transducer position, height, and running angle.

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7. The display begins to fade out. Images are not as sharp as normal.

Check the input voltage. The PiranhaMAX™ will not operate on input voltages

below 10 VDC.

8. The display shows many black dots at high sensitivity settings.

You are seeing noise or interference caused by one of several sources. Noise

can be caused by electronic devices. Turn off any nearby electronics and see if

the problem goes away. Noise can also be caused by the engine. If engine

noise is causing the interference, the problem will intensify at higher RPMs.

Increase the engine speed with the boat stationary to isolate this cause.

Propeller cavitation can also appear as noise on the display. If the transducer

is mounted too close to the propeller, the turbulence generated can interfere

with the sonar signal. Make sure that the transducer is mounted at least 15"

(380 mm) from the propeller.

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International Purchases

A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased

outside the United States. This warranty is included by your local distributor and

this distributor maintains local service for your unit. Warranties are only valid in

the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada

must be returned to our factory in the United States for service.

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Humminbird® 1-Year Limited Warranty

We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by Humminbird®

have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship. This

warranty is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase.

Humminbird® products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will

be replaced or repaired free of charge at Humminbird’s option and returned to

the customer freight prepaid. Humminbird’s sole responsibility under this

warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a product that has been

deemed defective by Humminbird®. Humminbird® is not responsible for charges

connected with the removal of such product or reinstallation of replaced or

repaired parts.

This warranty does not apply to a product that has been:

• Improperly installed;

• Used in an installation other than that recommended in the product

installation and operation instructions;

• Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal operation;

• Repaired or modified by entities other than Humminbird®.

Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date. This will be

required for in-warranty service.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,

OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD® AND WILL

BE THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE

IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY LIMITED

IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN

NO EVENT WILL HUMMINBIRD® BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

WARRANTY RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS.

Some states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty, or the exclusion of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to

you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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Humminbird® Service Policy

Even though you'll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible

service policy, it's good to know that we back our products this confidently.

We do it because you deserve the best. We will make every effort to repair

your unit within three business days from the receipt of your unit at our factory.

This does not include shipping time to and from our factory. Units received on

Friday are typically shipped by the following Wednesday, units received

Monday are typically shipped by Thursday, etc.

All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet exacting

factory specifications. Factory-serviced units go through the same rigorous

testing and quality control inspections as new production units.

After the original warranty period, a standard flat rate service charge will be

assessed for each repair (physical damage and missing parts are not included).

Any repairs made after the original warranty will be warranted for an additional

90 days after service has been performed by our factory technicians. You can

contact our Customer Resource Center or visit our website to verify the flat

rate repair fee for your product (visit the Product Support section):

http://www.humminbird.com

We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement

parts are no longer available or impossible to obtain. This Service Policy is valid

in the United States only. This applies only to Humminbird® products returned

to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama. This Service Policy is subject to change

without notice.

DOMESTIC (USA) CUSTOMERS:

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO STORE FOR SERVICE

For all technical issues please call 1-800-633-1468

Or visit www.humminbird.com, click SUPPORT

Please reference product serial number and

model number when contacting Humminbird®.

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Returning Your Unit for Service

Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either by phone

or by email, to obtain a Repair Authorization Number for your unit.

NOTE: Please do not return your Humminbird® to the store for service.

Please have your product model name and serial number available before calling

the factory. If you contact the factory by e-mail, please include your product

model name and serial number in the e-mail, and use Request for Repair

Authorization Number for your e-mail subject header. You should include your

Repair Authorization Number in all subsequent communications about your unit.

For IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:

• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird®

Customer Resource Center.

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your

assigned Repair Authorization Number.

• Include a brief written description of the problem.

• Include a copy of your receipt (to show proof and date of purchase).

• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured

carrier with delivery confirmation.

For OUT-OF-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:

• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird®

Customer Resource Center.

• Include payment in the form of credit card number and expiration date,

money order or personal check. Please do not send cash.

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your

assigned Repair Authorization Number.

• Include a brief written description of the problem.

• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured

carrier with delivery confirmation.

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Specifications

Depth Capability........................................................... 600 ft (185 m) – (PMAX150/160)

800 ft (250 m) – (PMAX190c)

Power Output ................................................................800 Watts (PTP) – (PMAX150/160)

1600 Watts (PTP) – (PMAX190c)

Operating Frequency............................................. 200 kHz Single Beam (PMAX150/190c)

200 kHz and 83 kHz Dual Beam™ (PMAX160)

Area of Coverage (PMAX150/190c).......................................... 20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz

Area of Coverage (PMAX160)....................................................... 60° @ -10 dB in 83 kHz

20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz

Target Separation ............................................................................ 2 1/2 Inches (63.5 mm)

Portable Case ....................................................................... 8.75" H x 10.25" W x 9.83" D

223 mm H x 261 mm W x 250 mm D

Power Requirement ............................................................................................. 10-20 VDC

LCD Matrix..........................................................................160 V x 128 H – (PMAX150/160)

320 V x 240 H – (PMAX190c)

Transducer............................................................................................................... XPT-9-20-T

Transducer Cable Length ..................................................................................... 20 ft (6 m)

NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

NOTE: Humminbird® verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions, however

actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation, water type,

thermal layers, bottom composition and slope.

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Notes

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Contact Humminbird®

Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center

in any of the following ways:

By Telephone

(Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time):

1-800-633-1468

By e-mail

(typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days):

[email protected]

For direct shipping, our address is:

Humminbird

Service Department

678 Humminbird Lane

Eufaula, AL 36027 USA

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