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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Bottom View .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Zoom Level (Sonar Zoom view only).................................................................................................... 29
Bottom Lock (Sonar Zoom view only).................................................................................................. 29
Bottom Range (Sonar Zoom View only, when Bottom Lock is On) ................................................ 30
Depth Offset (Advanced)...................................................................................................................... 50
Temp Offset (Advanced) ...................................................................................................................... 50
Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) .................................................................... 51
Troubleshooting
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Sonar Menu Tab
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300 Series™ Doesn’t Power Up.......................................................................................................... 52
300 Series™ Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached ............................................ 52
Display Problems .................................................................................................................................. 53
Finding the Cause of Noise ................................................................................................................ 53
Beam Select ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Fish ID+™.................................................................................................................................................. 33
Fish ID Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................. 34
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ...................................................................................................... 34
Zoom Width............................................................................................................................................ 35
83 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced).............................................................................................................. 35
Depth Lines (Advanced) ........................................................................................................................ 36
Surface Clutter (Advanced) .................................................................................................................. 37
Noise Filter (Advanced) ........................................................................................................................ 38
Max Depth (Advanced) ........................................................................................................................ 38
Water Type (Advanced) ........................................................................................................................ 39
Specifications
Glossary
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Contact Humminbird®
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International only) are only available on products sold outside of the
US by our authorized International Distributors. To obtain a list of authorized International Distributors, please visit
our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to locate the
distributor nearest you.
Alarms Menu Tab
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Depth Alarm............................................................................................................................................ 41
Fish ID Alarm .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Low Battery Alarm ................................................................................................................................ 42
Temp Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Alarm Tone .............................................................................................................................................. 43
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed) require the purchase of a separate accessory. You
can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource
Center at 1-800-633-1468.
Setup Menu Tab
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Units - Depth .......................................................................................................................................... 45
Units - Temp (International only) ........................................................................................................ 45
Units - Distance (with Temp/Speed) .................................................................................................. 45
Units - Speed (with Temp/Speed)........................................................................................................ 46
User Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 46
Language (International only).............................................................................................................. 46
Triplog Reset (with Temp/Speed) ........................................................................................................ 47
Restore Defaults .................................................................................................................................... 47
Select Views (Advanced) ...................................................................................................................... 48
Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar view only) .................................................................................. 49
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When all the echoes are viewed side by
side, an easy to interpret "graph" of the
bottom, fish and structure appears.
How Sonar Works
Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 300 Series™ Fishing System uses
sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as
depth directly below the transducer.
Your 300 Series™ Fishing System sends a sound wave signal and determines
distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and
when the sound wave is reflected off of an object; it then uses the reflected signal
to interpret location, size, and composition of an object.
Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft
(70 m) and back again in less than 1/4 of a second. It is unlikely that your boat can
"outrun" this sonar signal.
SONAR is an acronym for SOund and
NAvigation Ranging. Sonar utilizes
precision sound pulses or "pings" which
are emitted into the water in a teardrop-
shaped beam.
The sound pulses are transmitted at
various frequencies depending on the
application. Very high frequencies (455
kHz) are used for greatest definition but
the operating depth is limited. High
frequencies (200 kHz) are commonly
used on consumer sonar and provide
The sound pulses "echo" back from
objects in the water such as the bottom,
fish and other submerged objects. The
returned echoes are displayed on the LCD
screen. Each time a new echo is received,
the old echoes are moved across the LCD,
creating a scrolling effect.
a
good balance between depth
performance and resolution. Low
frequencies (83 kHz) are typically used to
achieve greater depth capability.
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The power output is the amount of
energy generated by the sonar
transmitter. It is commonly measured
using two methods:
DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar
Your 300 Series™ Fishing System uses a
200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system
with
a
wide (60°) area of coverage.
DualBeam PLUS™ sonar has a narrowly
focused 20° center beam, surrounded by a
second beam of 60°, expanding your
coverage to an area equal to your depth. In
20 feet of water, the wider beam covers an
area 20 feet wide. The 20° center beam is
focused on the bottom, to show you
structure, weeds and cover. The 60° wide
beam is hunting for fish in the wide coverage
area. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar returns can be
blended together, viewed separately or
compared side-by-side. DualBeam PLUS™ is
ideal for a wide range of conditions - from
shallow to very deep water in both fresh and
salt water. Depth capability is affected by
such factors as boat speed, wave action,
bottom hardness, water conditions and
transducer installation.
• Root Mean Square (RMS) measures
power output over the entire transmit
cycle.
• Peak to Peak measures power output
at the highest points.
The benefits of increased power output are the ability to detect smaller targets at
greater distances, ability to overcome noise, better high speed performance and
enhanced depth capability.
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What’s On the Display
The 300 Series™ Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the a
Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm
when the water becomes too shallow.
Cursor - available in Freeze Frame and can
depth of a sonar return and bottom depth
Speed - if a Temp/Speed accessory is attached,
the 300 Series™ can display the speed of the
boat, and can keep a Triplog of nautical or
statute miles traveled.
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Temperature - water surface temperature.
Timer - elapsed time with Temp/Speed
Accessory.
Distance - distance traveled with Temp/Speed
Accessory.
Average Speed - average speed reading with
Temp/Speed Accessory.
Bait Ball
Hard Bottom
Rocky Bottom
Second Sonar Return - when the sonar
signal bounces between the bottom and the
surface of the water and back again. Use the
appearance of the second return
to determine bottom hardness. Hard
bottoms will show a strong second return,
while soft bottoms will show a very weak
one or none at all.
Cursor Dialog Box - indicates cursor depth
directly below the cursor.
NOTE: Entries in this view that list (with Temp/Speed) are available if this device is
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rea under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items:
83 kHz, Wide Beam Hollow Fish Symbol
be positioned in the Sonar View to provide
below the cursor.
Structure - where fish may be hiding.
Fish - fish are displayed as arches and/or
fish icons, and the unit can be set to alarm
when a fish of a certain size is detected.
When a target is detected and Fish ID+ is on,
a Fish ID+TM symbol with depth is displayed.
The size of the symbol shows the intensity of
the sonar return. The unit will clearly show
schools of Bait Fish as "clouds" of different
shapes and sizes, depending on the number
of fish and boat speed.
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200 kHz, Narrow Beam Shaded Fish Symbol
Thermoclines - layers of water with different
temperatures that appear at different depths
and different times of the year. A thermocline
typically appears as a continuous band of
many gray levels moving across the display at
the same depth.
Soft Bottom
RTS® (Real Time Sonar) Window
Battery Voltage - the voltage of the boat’s
battery; can be set to alarm if the voltage
falls below a certain point.
on the display and the depth of the bottom
connected to the 300 Series™ Fishing System.
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Views
Sonar View
The views available on your 300 Series™ Fishing System are:
Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. Depth is always displayed.
Readouts for temperature and speed are automatically displayed if the appropriate
accessory is connected. The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side
of the window; as new information is received, the older information is moved
across the display to the left. A Digital Depth Readout is displayed in the upper left
corner. A scale with Upper and Lower Depth Range readouts appears along the right
edge of the Sonar View. The scale indicates the distance from the surface of the
water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom. Depth Range is automatically
selected to keep the bottom visible on the display, although you can adjust it
manually as well (see Sonar X-PressTM Menu). Five additional Digital Readouts display
information from optional-purchase accessories.
• Sonar View
• Zoom View
• 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View
• Big Digits View
• Circular Flasher View.
Sonar View is the default view. When the VIEW key is pressed, the display cycles
through the available views. When the EXIT key is pressed, the display cycles
through the available views in reverse order. Any view can be hidden or displayed as
part of the view rotation using the Views Menu tab.
These information boxes can be customized to show only the information desired
(see Setup Menu Tab, Select Readouts).
NOTE: When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar, the view will update
immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen). For
instance, by switching between "Inverse" and "Structure ID®" from the X-PressTM Menu it is
possible to quickly alternate between the two viewing methods.
Sonar View
Upper Depth
Range
Depth
Temperature
RTS® Window
Triplog
Cursor
Sonar History
Window
Cursor Dialog Box
Lower Depth
Range
NOTE: If the Depth number is flashing, it means that the unit is having trouble locating
the bottom. This usually happens if the water is too deep, the transducer is out of the
water, the boat is moving too fast, or for any other reason that the unit can’t accurately
receive continuous data.
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Understanding Sonar History
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window
It is important to understand the significance
of the 300 Series™ Fishing System display. The
display does NOT show a literal 3-dimensional
representation of what is under the water. Each
vertical band of data received by the control head
and plotted on the display represents something
that was detected by a sonar return at a particular
time. As both the boat and the targets (fish) may be
moving, the returns are only showing a particular
segment of time when objects were detected, not
exactly where those objects are in relation to other
objects shown on the display.
A Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window appears on the right side of the display in the
Sonar View only. The RTS® Window always updates at the fastest rate possible for
depth conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom, structure and fish
that are within the transducer beam. The RTS® Window plots the depth and
intensity of a sonar return (see Sonar Menu - RTS® Window).
The Narrow RTS® Window
indicates the sonar intensity
through the use of grayscale.
The grayscale used matches
the bottom view grayscale
setting used in the sonar
history window (i.e. Inverse,
Structure ID®, WhiteLine®,
Bottom Black). The depth of
the sonar return is indicated
by the vertical placement of
the return on the display
depth scale.
The Wide RTS® Window
indicates the sonar intensity
through the use of a bar
graph. The length of the
plotted return provides an
indication of whether the
return is weak or strong. The
depth of the sonar return is
indicated by the vertical
placement of the return on
the display depth scale. The
Wide RTS® Window does not
make use of grayscale.
Freeze Frame
Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the
screen and a cursor will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned on
the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar
return. The RTS® Window continues to update in Freeze Frame. In addition, see the
effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update. Pressing EXIT will exit
Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll. Freeze Frame is available in Sonar,
Sonar Zoom and 200/83 kHz Split Sonar Views.
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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.
Bottom Presentation
As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile
of the Bottom Contour. The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted
on the display. A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a
thinner line across the display. A Soft Bottom such as mud or sand appears as a thicker
line across the display. Rocky Bottoms have a broken, random appearance.
Bottom Contour Profile with RTS® Window.
Temp/Speed Accessory is optional.
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.
Hard Bottom
Soft Bottom
Rocky Bottom
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.
The sonar returns from the bottom, structure and fish can be represented as either
Inverse (default), WhiteLine®, Structure ID®, or Bottom Black. See Sonar X-PressTM
Menu: Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view.
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. Any
targets such as fish, structure and thermoclines will be
shown using the Structure ID® method.
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Sonar Zoom View
200/83 kHz Split Sonar View
Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that
are very close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom
or within structure. In Zoom View, the display is split to show a narrow slice of the
full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left. The full range view on
the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows what part of the full range
view is shown in zoom view on the left; the Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom in
the full range view.
Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side
of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right
side of the screen. Depth is always displayed in the upper left hand corner. You can
use the Split Sonar View to make side by side comparisons between the sonar
returns from the 83 kHz wide beam and the 200 kHz narrow beam.
The digital readouts in the Split Sonar View cannot be customized; therefore,
information such as water temperature and voltage are unavailable in the Split
Sonar View.
As the depth changes, the zoomed view updates automatically to display a
magnified image of the bottom. The Zoom Preview Box shows where the zoomed
view is in relation to the full range view. The Zoom Level, or magnification, is
displayed in the lower left corner and can be changed to suit conditions (see Sonar
X-PressTM Menu: Zoom Level). Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range numbers indicate
the depth of the water which is being viewed.
200/83 kHz Split Sonar View
Upper
Depth Range
Depth
Digital depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner. The digital readouts in the
Sonar Zoom View cannot be customized; therefore, information such as water
temperature and voltage are unavailable in the Sonar Zoom View.
Sonar Zoom View
Upper Depth Range,
Full Range View
Depth
Upper Depth Range,
Zoom View
83 kHz
Sonar History
Window
Lower
Depth Range
Full Range View
200 kHz
Sonar History Window
Zoom
Preview Box
Zoomed
View
Lower Depth Range,
Full Range View
Zoom Level
Lower Depth
Range, Zoom View
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Big Digits View
Key Functions
Big Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. Depth is always
displayed. Readouts for temperature, speed and Triplog information are displayed
automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the system. The Triplog
shows distance traveled, average speed, and time elapsed since the Triplog was last
reset. The digital readouts in the Big Digits View cannot be customized.
Your 300 Series™ Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys
that work with various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control
over your fishing experience.
POWER/LIGHT Key
The POWER/LIGHT key is used to turn the 300 Series™ Fishing System
on and off, and also to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display.
Press the POWER/LIGHT key to turn the unit on. The Title screen is then displayed
until the Fishing System begins sonar operation.
Big Digits View
Timer shows the time
elapsed since Triplog
was last reset
Depth
Distance is the distance
traveled since the
Triplog was last reset
Your Fishing System will start up with the backlight on and will
automatically turn it off to conserve power. To turn the backlight
on for night fishing, or to adjust the display contrast, press the
Temperature
Voltage - the battery
voltage.
POWER/LIGHT key to access the Light and Contrast menu. Use
the 4-WAY Cursor key to select Light or Contrast and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor
key to change the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Light and Contrast menu.
Average Speed shows
the speed since the
Triplog was last reset
Speed
Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT key for 3 seconds to turn the unit off. A message
will appear telling you how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs. Your
Fishing System should always be turned off using the POWER/LIGHT key. This will
ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved.
Circular Flasher View
Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar (RTS®) data in the traditional flasher
format. Depth and temperature are always displayed. The digital readouts in the
Flasher View cannot be customized.
VIEW Key
The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press the
VIEW key to advance to the next view. Repeatedly pressing VIEW
cycles through all views available. Views can be hidden to optimize
the system to your fishing requirements (see Setup Menu Tab: Select
Views, Advanced).
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MENU Key
EXIT Key
The MENU key is used to access the menu system.
The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation:
Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view
the Start-Up Options menu.
• If an alarm is sounding, pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm.
• If a menu tab is selected, pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return
to the view.
X-PressTM Menu - Press the MENU key once for the Sonar X-PressTM Menu. The X-PressTM
Menu allows you to access frequently-used settings without having to navigate through
the whole menu system. When the X-PressTM Menu is displayed, you can use the UP or
DOWN Cursor keys to move to a particular menu choice. As soon as you alter a
parameter (using the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys) the X-PressTM Menu will collapse
temporarily, and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change,
allowing you to see the effects of your action immediately. Reactivate the X-PressTM
Menu by using the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.
• If a menu is active, pressing EXIT will return to the previous level in the menu
system.
• Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order.
• If Freeze Frame is active, pressing EXIT will return to a scrolling display.
Powering Up the Unit
Turn on your 300 Series™ Fishing System by
pressing the POWER/LIGHT key. The Title screen is
displayed until the Fishing System begins
operation. Your Fishing System will begin Normal
or Simulator operation, depending on the presence
or absence of a transducer.
Main Menu - Press the MENU key twice for the tabbed Main Menu System. The Main
Menu System is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu
item quickly: Alarms, Sonar, and Setup tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select a tab; then use the DOWN or
UP key to select the menu item, and the LEFT or RIGHT key to alter a menu setting.
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4-WAY Cursor Control Key
The 4-Way Cursor Control Key has multiple functions, depending on the
situation:
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• Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list,
then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting.
NOTE: Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately - no further action is
required.
• In all Sonar views but the Big Digits view, pressing any 4-WAY Cursor Control
key will activate Freeze Frame and will then allow you to position the cursor
on the display.
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User Mode (Normal or Advanced) - An Advanced Mode is provided for users who
desire the highest level of control over the Fishing System and Normal Mode for
users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices. Additional Advanced
menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu system when you navigate to
specific menus while in Advanced Mode. Any changes made while in Advanced
Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode. See Setup Menu
Tab: User Mode for specific instructions on changing to Advanced User Mode.
The Menu System
The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main components
of the menu system are:
Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view
the Start-Up Options menu.
X-PressTM Menu - The X-PressTM Menu allows you to
access the settings that are changed frequently
without having to navigate through the whole menu
system. Press the MENU key once to display the
X-PressTM Menu. When you select a menu item from
the X-PressTM Menu, the menu will collapse, leaving
only the menu choice on the screen. Use the UP or
DOWN Cursor keys to reactivate the X-PressTM Menu.
NOTE: The X-PressTM Menu choices will vary depending on
which view is active when you press the MENU key, as well
Sonar Tab, Normal Mode
X-PressTM Menu
as whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode.
Main Menu Tabs - Less frequently-adjusted menus are grouped into the Main
Menu System. The Main Menu system is organized under the following tab headings
to help you find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms, Sonar, and Setup.
Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode
Total Screen Update - when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar
View, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply
the change to the screen). For instance, by switching between “Inverse” and
"Structure ID®" from the X-PressTM Menu it is possible to alternate quickly between
the two viewing methods.
Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu, then use the
4-WAY Cursor LEFT or RIGHT key to select a tab, and use the
DOWN or UP key to select a specific menu item under that
tab, then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys again to change a
menu setting. Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top
of the tab. A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means
that you can scroll to additional menu choices using the
DOWN Cursor key. A right or left arrow on a menu choice
means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to
make changes or to see more information.
Main Menu System
Normal User Mode
NOTE: The Main Menu choices will vary depending on
whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode.
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Start-Up Options Menu
Simulator
Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up
Options menu.
Use the Simulator to learn how to use your 300 Series™ Fishing System before taking
your boat on the water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the
water operation, providing a randomly-updated display. We recommend going
through this manual while using the Simulator, since all of the menus function and
affect the display the way they actually do when in Normal operation.
Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor keys to position
the cursor, then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one
of the following choices. If you wait too long, the
system will default to whichever menu mode
happens to be highlighted:
NOTE: To get the full benefit of the Simulator, it is important to select Simulator manually
from the Start-Up Options menu as opposed to letting the Fishing System enter Simulator
automatically (as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power
up). Manually selecting Simulator from the Start-Up Options menu allows you to pre-
configure your 300 Series™ Fishing System for on the water operation. Any menu
changes you make will be saved for later use.
• Normal
• Simulator
• System Status.
A message will appear on the display periodically
to remind you that you are using the Simulator.
Start-Up Options Menu
See the following paragraphs for more information
about each of these choices.
Exit the Simulator by powering your Fishing
System off.
Normal Operation
Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected. In
addition, your 300 Series™ Fishing System uses advanced transducer detection
methods to determine if a transducer is connected. If a functioning transducer is
connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up and your
Fishing System can be used on the water.
Simulator
Exit Normal operation by powering your Fishing System off.
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System Status
Use System Status to view system connections and
to conduct a unit self-test.
Sonar X-PressTM Menu
The Sonar X-PressTM Menu provides access to the settings
most frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in
any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-PressTM
Menu.
The following screens are displayed in turn
when you press the VIEW button when using
System Status:
NOTE: Upper Range only appears in Advanced User Mode
when in Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits and Circular Flasher
Views.
• Self Test
• Accessory Test.
System Status Self Test Screen
NOTE: Zoom Level only appears in Sonar Zoom View.
Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test, including unit serial
number, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) serial number, software revision, total hours of
operation and the input voltage.
Sonar X-PressTM Menu
Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to
the system.
NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the
paddlewheel has moved since your 300 Series™ Fishing
System was powered up.
System Status Accessory Test Screen
Exit System Status by powering your Fishing System off.
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Sensitivity
Upper Range
(Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views only)
Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on
the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies. 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.
Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar,
Split Sonar, Big Digits and Circular Flasher views. The Upper Range menu choice is
available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode) and
can only be accessed from the Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits and Circular Flasher
views. Upper Range is often used with Lower Range.
For example, if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50
feet deep, you should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower
Depth Range to 50. The Sonar View will then show the 30 foot area
between 20 and 50, and will not show the surface or the bottom
(assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet), and will show greater
detail for that area between 20 and 50 feet.
NOTE: The Sensitivity setting is a global setting and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar
frequencies, as compared to specific sensitivity adjustments (such as 83 kHz Sensitivity)
which allow you to adjust the level of sensitivity for one specific beam.
NOTE: A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower
Range regardless of the manual settings entered.
To adjust the Upper Range:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced Mode, then highlight Upper Range on the
Sonar X-PressTM Menu.
Sensitivity at Low
Sensitivity at Medium
Sensitivity at High
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the
Upper Range setting. (0 to 990 feet or 0 to 327 meters [International Models
Only], Default = 0)
To adjust the Sensitivity:
1. Highlight Sensitivity on the Sonar X-PressTM Menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the
Sensitivity setting. (Low = 1, High = 20, Default = 10)
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Lower Range
Chart Speed
Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will
be displayed. Automatic is the default setting. When in automatic mode, the lower
range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom. Selecting a specific setting
locks the depth range into Manual mode. Use both Upper and Lower Range together
to view a specific depth range manually when looking for fish or bottom structure.
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. Regardless of the Chart Speed setting,
the RTS® Window will update at the maximum rate possible for the depth
conditions. Adjust Chart Speed to your personal preference.
will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen when you start manually
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adjusting the Lower Range to indicate that you are in Manual mode.
For example, if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only
interested in the first 30 feet (surface to a depth of 30 feet) you should
set the Lower Depth Range limit to 30. The display will show the 0 to
30 foot range, allowing you to see a more detailed view than you
would see if the display went all the way to the bottom.
To adjust the Chart Speed:
1. Highlight Chart Speed on the Sonar X-PressTM Menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the
Chart Speed setting. (1-9, Ultra, where 1 = Slow, 9 = Fast, Ultra = Fastest,
Default = 5)
NOTE: A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower
Range regardless of the manual settings entered.
Bottom View
Bottom View selects the method used to represent
bottom and structure on the display.
To adjust the Lower Range:
1. Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X-PressTM Menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the
Lower Range setting. (AUTO, 10 to 1000 feet, 3 to 330 meters [International
Models Only], Default = AUTO)
Inverse represents weak returns as dark pixels and strong returns as lighter pixels.
This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will be clearly visible on the display.
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.
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.
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. Any targets such as fish, structure
and thermoclines will be shown using the Structure ID® method.
See Bottom Presentation for more information.
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To adjust the Bottom View:
1. Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar X-PressTM Menu.
Bottom Range
(Sonar Zoom View only, when Bottom Lock is On)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View
setting. (Inverse, Structure ID®, WhiteLine®, Bottom Black, Default = Inverse)
Bottom Range allows you to control how much of the water column, measured up
from the bottom, is shown in the Sonar Zoom View. Choose a small value to see low-
lying bottom structure or details of the bottom return. Choose a larger value to see
large structure in deeper water. It is possible to set the Bottom Range to be greater
than the depth. In this case, you may see surface clutter in a wavy band that mirrors
changes in the depth.
Zoom Level
(Sonar Zoom View only)
Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View, and is only
available on the X-PressTM Menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active. Use Zoom to
increase the display resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together.
To adjust the Bottom Range:
1. In the Sonar Zoom View, highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
To adjust the Zoom Level:
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock
setting to on. (Off, On, Default = Off).
1. Highlight Zoom Level on the Sonar X-PressTM Menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Level
setting for the Sonar Zoom View. (2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, Default = 2x)
3. Once you turn on Bottom Lock, the Bottom Range X-Press™ menu choice
will be displayed. (10 - 60 feet or 3-20 meters [International Models only],
Default = 15 feet)
NOTE: The Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom and cannot be moved by the user.
Bottom Lock
(Sonar Zoom View only)
Bottom Lock changes the mode of the Zoomed view in the Sonar Zoom View. Bottom
Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of
changes in depth. This "flattens" out the bottom contour, but is effective at showing
fish on or near the bottom.
To turn on Bottom Lock:
1. In the Sonar Zoom View, highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock
setting to on. (Off, On, Default = Off)
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Sonar Menu Tab
Beam Select
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu
System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select
the Sonar tab.
Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the
transducer will be displayed on the screen.
When set to 200/83 kHz, the returns from both beams are blended by starting with
the 83 kHz wide beam return, dimming it, and then overlaying it with the 200 kHz
narrow beam return. The darker 200 kHz narrow beam sonar returns will stand out
from the paler 83 kHz wide beam sonar returns. The Split Sonar View continues to
display the sonar returns from each beam in their respective windows. The blended
information is shown in the Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View and the Big Digits View.
The RTS® Window in the Sonar View and the Circular Flasher View will only show the
returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam.
NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings
such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode or
what transducer is currently selected.
When set to 200 kHz, only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be
displayed in the Sonar View, the Sonar View, the Sonar Zoom View, the Big Digits
View and the Circular Flasher View. The Split Sonar View will continue to display
returns from both beams in their respective windows. The RTS® Window in the
Sonar View will display the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam.
When set to 83 kHz, the returns from the 83 kHz wide beam will be displayed in the
Sonar View, the Sonar Zoom View, the Big Digits View and the Circular Flasher View.
The Split Sonar View will continue to display returns from both beams in their
respective windows. The RTS® Window will display the returns from the 83 kHz
wide beam.
Sonar Menu
To use Beam Select:
1. Highlight Beam Select on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to select either the 200 kHz
beam, the 83 kHz beam or the 200/83 kHz beams. (200/83 kHz, 200 kHz,
83 kHz, Default = 200 kHz)
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Fish ID+TM
Fish ID Sensitivity
Fish ID+TM uses advanced signal processing to interpret
sonar returns, and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met.
When a fish is detected, a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has
been classified as being a fish. Three different fish size icons represent the intensity of
the sonar return, and provide an indicator of relative fish size.
Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish
ID+TM detection algorithms. Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be
displayed as fish. This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish.
Selecting a lower setting displays fewer fish from weak sonar returns. This is helpful
when seeking larger species of fish. Fish ID Sensitivity is used in conjunction with
Fish ID+TM. Fish ID+TM must be On for Fish ID Sensitivity to affect the ability of the
Fishing System to identify sonar returns as fish.
Targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam are represented as Shaded Fish
Symbols, and targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam are represented as Hollow
Fish Symbols.
To change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting:
1. Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID
Sensitivity setting. (Low = 1, High = 10, Default = 5)
200 kHz, Narrow Beam Shaded
Fish Symbols
83 kHz, Wide Beam
Hollow Fish Symbols
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window
RTS® Window sets the RTS® Window to either Wide
or Narrow, or turns it off in the Sonar View. The RTS® Window always updates at the
fastest rate possible and only displays returns that are within the transducer beam.
(See Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window for additional detail).
Transducer Cone and Fish Arches
When Fish ID+TM is turned off, the Fishing System shows only the raw sonar returns on
the display. These returns will often result in "arches" forming on the display, indicating
potential targets. Due to the transducer beam angle, the distance to a fish decreases as
the fish moves into the beam, and then increases as it moves out again, creating a Fish
Arch when this distance change is shown on the display. Boat speed, chart speed, and
the position of the fish within the sonar beam greatly affect the shape of the arch.
RTS® Window (Wide)
RTS® Window (Narrow)
RTS® Window (Off)
To turn Fish ID+ on or off:
To change the RTS® Window setting:
1. Highlight Fish ID+ on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Fish ID+TM
setting On or Off. (Off, On, Default = Off)
1. Highlight RTS Window on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the RTS®
Window setting. (Wide, Narrow, Off, Default = Wide)
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Zoom Width
Zoom Width adjusts the width of the Zoom window
Depth Lines
(Advanced)
on the Sonar Zoom View.
Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three
horizontal depth lines. The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale. You
can either turn Depth Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu choice is available when
User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
To change the Zoom Width Setting:
1. Highlight Zoom Width on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Width
setting. (Narrow, Medium, Wide, Default = Wide)
Depth Lines
Depth
Lines
83 kHz Sensitivity
(Advanced)
83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam. Increasing the 83 kHz
Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity
will display fewer weak returns. The 83 kHz Sensitivity menu choice is only available
when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
NOTE: 83 kHz Sensitivity is particularly useful for adjusting the sensitivity of the 83 kHz sonar
returns in the 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View. The 83 kHz sensitivity can be adjusted without
affecting the sensitivity of the 200 kHz returns shown in the 200 kHz sonar window.
To change the Depth Lines setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Depth Lines on
the Sonar main menu.
To set the 83 kHz Sensitivity:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight 83 kHz Sensitivity
on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines
setting On or Off. (Off, On, Default = On)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to set the 83 kHz
Sensitivity. (-10 to +10, Default = 0)
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Surface Clutter
(Advanced)
Noise Filter
(Advanced)
Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae
and aeration. The lower the setting, the less surface clutter will be displayed. The
Surface Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see
Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the display from
sources such as your boat engine, turbulence, or other sonar devices. The Noise Filter
menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab:
User Mode).
NOTE: The Off setting removes all filtering; Low, Medium and High settings add
progressive filtering of the sonar returns. In some deep water situations, the High setting
may actually hinder your unit’s ability to find the bottom.
Surface
Clutter
To change the Noise Filter setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Noise Filter on the
Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Noise Filter
setting. (Off, Low, Medium, High1, High2, High3, Default = Low)
Max Depth
(Advanced)
To change the Surface Clutter setting:
Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation. The performance of your
Fishing System can be tuned to the maximum depth you will be fishing in by setting
the Max Depth. When a maximum depth is set, your Fishing System will not attempt
to acquire sonar data below that depth, thus increasing overall performance. When
Max Depth is set to Auto, the Fishing System will acquire bottom readings as needed
(within the capacity of the unit). If the bottom is deeper than the Max Depth setting,
the digital depth readout will flash, indicating that the Fishing System cannot locate
the bottom. The Max Depth menu choice is available when User Mode is set to
Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Surface Clutter on
the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Surface
Clutter setting. (Low = 1 to High = 10, Default = 5)
To change the Max Depth setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Max Depth on the
Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Max Depth
setting. (AUTO, 10 to 1000 feet, 3 to 330 meters [International Models Only],
Default = AUTO)
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Water Type
Alarms Menu Tab
From any view, press the MENU key twice to access
the Main Menu System. The Alarms tab will be the
default selection.
(Advanced)
Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. The Water Type
menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab:
User Mode).
NOTE: When an alarm is triggered, you can silence it by
pressing any key. The alarm will be silenced, and will not
be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm
condition is detected.
NOTE: In salt water, what would be considered a large fish might be 2 to 10 times bigger
than a large fish in fresh water (depending on the type of fish you are seeking). The salt
water setting allows for a greater range in fish size adjustment to account for this. Also,
make sure that the Water Type is set accurately, especially in salt water, as this affects the
accuracy of deep water depth readings.
Alarms Menu
To change the Water Type setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Water Type on the
Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Water Type
setting. (Fresh, Salt, Default = Fresh)
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Depth Alarm
Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to
or less than the menu setting.
Low Battery Alarm
Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery
voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting. The battery alarm will only sound for
the battery that is connected to the 300 Series™ Fishing System. The Low Battery Alarm
should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that
you have determined. For instance, if you are running a trolling motor (battery
operated), you would want to set the Low Battery Alarm to sound before the battery
voltage drops too low for it to be used to start your main, gasoline-powered engine.
To change the Depth Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm
setting. (OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 0.5 to 30 meters [International Models Only],
Default = OFF)
To change the Low Battery Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
Fish ID Alarm
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Low Battery
Alarm setting. (Off, 8.5V - 13.5V, Default = Off)
Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Fishing System detects
fish that correspond to the alarm setting. Fish ID Alarm will only sound if Fish ID+TM is on.
Temp Alarm
For example, if you've set the Fish ID Alarm to sound for Large fish
only, the Fish ID alarm will sound when a large-sized fish is detected.
Temp Alarm sounds when the water temperature
detected by the 300 series™ reaches the Temp Alarm setting, which is either set in
degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius [International Models only]. For example, if the Temp
Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and the water temperature falls from 60
degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp Alarm will sound. Similarly, if the water
temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp Alarm will also sound.
To change the Fish ID Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Fish ID Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Alarm
setting. (Off, All, Large/Medium, Large, Default = Off)
To change the Temp Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Temp Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
Off
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Alarm
setting. (Off, 33-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius], Default = Off)
Large
Large/Medium
All
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Alarm Tone
Setup Menu Tab
Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound. A
brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the
tone that you can hear best.
From any view, press the MENU key twice to access
the tabbed Main Menu System, then press the
RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is selected.
NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system
settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced
User mode, whether it is an International model, or
whether a Temp/Speed is currently connected.
To change the Alarm Tone setting:
1. Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Alarm Tone
setting. (High, Medium, Low, Default = Medium)
Setup Menu
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Units - Depth
Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth-
Units - Speed
(with Temp/Speed)
related readouts.
Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related readouts, and will
appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel
has moved at least once.
To change the Units - Depth setting:
1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup menu.
To change the Units - Speed setting:
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Depth
setting. (Meters [International Models Only], Feet, Fathoms; Default is
Meters for International models, and Feet for Domestic models)
1. Highlight Units - Speed on the Setup menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Speed
setting. (kph [International Models Only], mph, kts, Default = kph for
International models and mph for Domestic models)
Units - Temp
(International only)
Units - Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature-related readouts.
International Models Only.
User Mode
User Mode sets the menu system to either Normal or
Advanced. When set to Normal (default setting,) only the basic menu options are
shown. When set to Advanced, additional menu choices are available.
To change the Units - Temp setting:
1. Highlight Units - Temp on the Setup menu.
To change the User Mode setting:
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Temp
setting. (Celsius, Fahrenheit; Default = Celsius)
1. Highlight User Mode on the Setup menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the User Mode
setting. (Normal, Advanced, Default = Normal)
Units - Distance
(with Temp/Speed)
Units - Distance selects the units of measure for all distance-related readouts, and
will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the
paddlewheel has moved at least once.
Language
(International only)
Language selects the display language for menus. International Models only.
To change the Units - Distance setting:
To change the Language setting:
1. Highlight Units - Distance on the Setup menu.
1. Highlight Language on the Setup menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Distance
setting. (Domestic Models: Statute Miles, Nautical Miles; Default = Statute
Miles; International Models: Meters/Kilometers, Meters/Nautical Miles,
Feet/Statute Miles, Feet/Nautical Miles; Default = Meters/Kilometers)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Language
setting. (Default = English)
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Triplog Reset
(with Temp/Speed)
Select Views
(Advanced)
Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero, and will appear in
the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved
at least once. The Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time,
distance traveled since last reset, and average speed.
Select Views sets the available views to either hidden
or visible in the view rotation. The view will be
removed from the view rotation if it is set to Hidden
and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is set to
Visible. The following views are available:
NOTE: See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts (Advanced) to find out how to display Triplog
information on the screen.
• Sonar View
• Sonar Zoom View
• Split Sonar View
• Big Digits View
• Circular Flasher
• Self Test
To Reset Triplog:
1. Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To reset the Triplog, press the RIGHT
Cursor key once more. To cancel Reset Triplog, press the LEFT Cursor key.
• Accessory Test
Restore Defaults
Select Views
Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their
factory defaults. Use this menu choice with caution!
The display status of these views can be changed only when in Advanced User Mode
(see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
To Restore Defaults:
1. Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setup menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate restoring defaults.
To Select Views:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Select Views on
the Setup menu.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To reset the defaults, press the RIGHT
Cursor key once more. To cancel Restore Defaults, press the LEFT Cursor key.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure.
3. The Select Views submenu will appear, showing a list of all Views that can
be hidden or made visible. Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a
particular view, then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the View
status from Visible to Hidden or vice versa.
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Select Readouts
Depth Offset
(Advanced)
(Advanced, Sonar view only)
Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Sonar View. This Advanced
feature allows you to select what data will be displayed in each of 5 fixed-position
data windows arranged around the left and bottom edges of the Sonar View
screen, or whether a particular window will be turned off, displaying nothing in
that area; you can access this menu choice only when in Advanced User Mode
(see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the
waterline or boat's keel. Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer
to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline. Enter a negative vertical
measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel. This
menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab:
User Mode.)
Data windows can display readouts from
supported accessories such as Temp/Speed. Each
data window can either be empty or contain one of
the following:
To change the Depth Offset setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Depth Offset on
the Setup menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Offset
setting. (-10.0 to +10.0 feet or -3 to 3 meters [International Models only],
Default = 0)
- Speed (will be displayed if a Temp/Speed
Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has
moved at least once)
Temp Offset
(Advanced)
- Temperature
- Triplog (will be displayed if a Temp/Speed
Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has
moved at least once)
Temp Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered. This menu
choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
Select Readouts
To change the Temp Offset setting:
- Voltage
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Temp Offset on
the Setup menu.
- Water Speed (will only be displayed if a
Temp/Speed Accessory is attached and the
paddlewheel has moved at least once).
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Offset
setting. (-10.0 to +10.0 degrees, Default = 0)
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Speed Calibration
(Advanced, with Temp/Speed only)
Troubleshooting
Before contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read the
following section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may
allow you to solve a performance problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending your
unit back for repair.
Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered, and will
appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel
has moved at least once, when the unit is in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu
Tab: User Mode.)
300 Series™ Doesn’t Power Up
To change the Speed Calibration setting:
If your 300 Series™ doesn’t power up, use the Installation Guide that also comes with
it for specific confirmation details, making sure that:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Speed Calibration
on the Setup menu.
• The power cable is properly connected to the 300 Series™ control head.
• The power cable is wired correctly, with red to positive battery terminal and
black to negative terminal or ground.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Speed
Calibration setting. (-20% to +20%, Default = 0%)
• The fuse is operational.
• The battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts.
Correct any known problems, including removing corrosion from the battery
terminals or wiring, or actually replacing the battery if necessary.
300 Series™ Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached
A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly-started Fishing System
to go into Normal operating mode automatically. If, when you power up the Fishing
System, it goes into Simulator mode automatically, even though a transducer is
already connected, this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer.
Perform the following troubleshooting tasks:
• Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your Fishing System, check
to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the Fishing
System. Reconnect if necessary, and power up the Fishing System again to see
if this fixes the problem.
• Replace the non-functioning transducer with a known good transducer if
available and power up the control head again.
• Check the transducer cable. Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or
corroded.
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Display Problems
Finding the Cause of Noise
There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause
problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in
the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions:
Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and
high sensitivity readings. One or more of the following sources can cause noise or
interference:
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Source of Noise
Other electronic devices
Isolation
The control head loses power at
high speeds.
If the power output of your boat’s engine is
unregulated, the control head may be protecting
itself using its over-voltage protection feature. Make
sure the input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts.
Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the
problem goes away, then turn them on one at a
time to see if the noise re-appears.
The boat’s engine
To determine whether the boat’s engine is the
source of the noise, increase the RPMs while the
boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise
increases proportionately; if noise appears when
you rev the engine, the problem could be the spark
plugs, alternator, or tachometer wiring. Replace the
spark plugs with resistor plugs, install an alternator
filter, or route the control head power and
transducer cables away from the engine wiring.
When the boat moves at higher
speeds, the bottom disappears
or suddenly weakens, or the
display contains gaps.
The transducer position may need to be adjusted. A
mix of air and water flowing around the transducer
(cavitation) may be interfering with the inter-
pretation of sonar data. See your Installation Guide
for suggestions on adjusting the transducer position.
Electrical noise from the boat’s engine may be
interfering with sonar reception. See Finding the
Cause of Noise for more information.
Cavitation from the boat’s
propeller
Turbulence created by the propeller can cause
noise; make sure the transducer is mounted at least
15” (38 cm) from the propeller, and that the water
flows smoothly over the face of the transducer at
all times.
There are no fish detected,
even when you know they are
in the water under the boat,
or sonar readings seem weak
or faulty.
Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is
not positioned correctly (i.e. mounted at an angle, not
straight down), or there is some kind of mechanical
interference, either because it is mounted inside a
hull that is too thick for proper sonar transmission,
the bond between the transducer and the hull is not
airtight, or because the transducer is dirty. Check with
your Installation Guide for guidance on re-positioning
the transducer, and make sure the transducer is clean.
Low battery voltage may be affecting the power of
signal transmission.
Electrical noise from the boat’s engine may be
interfering with sonar reception. See Finding the
Cause of Noise for more information.
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Specifications
Glossary
Sonar Terms:
Depth Capability ................................................................................ 1000 ft (330 m)
Power Output ............................................300 Watts (RMS), 2400 Watts (Peak to Peak)
Operating Frequency.............................. 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™
Alarm, Depth: Depth Alarm is a user-controllable, audible alert that sounds when
depth is less than or equal to the setting.
Alarm, Temperature: Temperature Alarm is a user-controllable, audible alert that
sounds when the water surface temperature equals the setting.
Backlight: Backlight is a user-controllable illumination for the LCD for night and low
light use.
Area of Coverage .................................................................. 60° @ -10 dB in 83 kHz
20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz
Beam (Sonar Beam): A sonar beam is the cone-shaped projection of sound waves
formed as sound travels underwater. See Cone Angle.
Target Separation ................................................................ 2 1/2 Inches (63.5 mm)
Power Requirement .................................................................................... 10-20 VDC
LCD Matrix .............................................................................................. 320 V x 240 H
Transducer .................................................................................................... XHS-9-20-T
Transducer Cable Length .......................................................................... 20 ft (6 m)
Current Draw.................................................................................................... .31 Amps
Big Digits View: Big Digits View is a Humminbird® feature that displays the sonar
graph and enlarged digital readouts for easy reading from a distance. This is a great
tool when monitoring the digital depth is important - such as with higher boat
speeds, or when viewing the unit from a distance. When speed input is available, the
Big Digits View also shows the TripLog. See TripLog.
Bottom Black: Bottom Black is a Humminbird® feature that "fills in" the area of the
display below the bottom contour. Bottom Black is preferred by some anglers
because of its high contrast and easy readability, even though it can obscure bottom
hardness information.
Bottom Contour: Bottom Contour is the profile of the bottom graphed to the display
as the depth changes.
Bottom Hardness: Bottom Hardness is the density (or composition) of the bottom,
which can often be determined by interpreting the main sonar return. Varying levels
of hardness can be determined by interpreting the "thickness" of the sonar return.
Hard returns appear thin and black, softer returns appear thicker and less black. It is
important to note that a sonar return from a sloping bottom can have the
appearance of a softer bottom.
NOTE: Humminbird® verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions, but actual
depth performance may vary due to transducer installation, water type, thermal layers,
bottom composition and slope.
Cavitation: Cavitation is the effect of air bubbles created as the propeller rotates and
the boat moves through the water.
NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
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Chart Speed: Chart Speed is a user-controllable feature that sets the speed at which
sonar information moves across the display. A faster setting displays sonar information
from more pings and shows more detail, but the information moves quickly across the
display; a slower setting permits viewing of more sonar history, but does not display as
much detail. The best setting is often the user's personal choice.
Fish Arch: A Fish Arch is the apparent "arch" that appears on the display when any
object moves through the sonar cone. The arch results from a gradual decrease in
distance to an object as it moves into the sonar cone. The distance to an object
changes due to the conical shape of the sonar beam, which causes the distance to be
greater at the edges of the beam than at the center of the beam. When this distance
change is graphed on the display, an arch appears.
Cone Angle: The cone angle is the angular measurement of the sonar beam at a
specific dB down point (i.e. -10 dB). See dB Down Point.
Fish ID+™: Fish ID+™ is a Humminbird® feature that uses advanced sonar processing
algorithms to determine if a detected object is likely to be a fish. When the sonar
signal from an object meets strict parameters, the unit draws a Fish Symbol (or icon)
and the digital depth of the target. On DualBeam and DualBeam PLUS™ units, fish
detected in the narrow center beam are shown as shaded symbols, and fish detected
in the wider beam are shown as hollow symbols.
Customizable Digital Readouts: Customizable Digital Readouts is a Humminbird®
feature that permits the user to select the specific digital information that appears
in the main Sonar view (i.e. Speed, Temperature, Barometric Pressure, TripLog, etc.)
Dead Zone: The dead zone is the area of the sonar beam that is received after the
main bottom return. Fish and other objects close to the bottom that fall within the
dead zone will probably not be visible in the sonar beam. Precision sonar beams,
such as the Humminbird® 20° beam, have a smaller dead zone than wider sonar
beams.
Fish Symbol: A Fish Symbol is the graphic that is displayed on the screen when Fish
ID+ determines that a sonar return is likely to be a fish. See Fish ID+.
Freeze Frame: Freeze Frame is a Humminbird® feature that pauses the sonar
scrolling so that the image on screen can be studied with greater detail. See Instant
Image Update.
Decibel: A Decibel is the measurement for sound pressure level, or "intensity" of the
sonar return. See dB Down Point.
Frequency: Frequency is a measure of the number of sound wave cycles per second
of a sound impulse transmitted underwater. A typical frequency for fishfinders is
200 kHz, which offers a good balance of performance under many conditions. Lower
frequencies, such as 50 kHz, are capable of penetrating to greater depths, but with
less resolution. Higher frequencies, such as 455 kHz, offer greater resolution, but are
limited in depth performance. Humminbird® uses a variety of frequencies that are
optimized for specific applications.
dB Down Point: The dB Down Point is the standard decibel level at which the sonar
cone angle is measured, and is written as "@ -10 dB" or "@ -3 dB". Measurements at
smaller down points (bigger negative numbers) indicate that the less intensive
sonar signals are being used for the measurement.
Display, FSTN: FSTN is an acronym for Film Super-Twist Nematic. FSTN is a
monochrome display technology characterized by black, high-contrast pixels. All
monochrome fixed mount Humminbird® products use FSTN technology.
Grayscale: Grayscale is the use of varying shades of gray to represent the strength
of the sonar signal on the display, and is a very intuitive method of presenting
information. Traditionally, the strongest sonar signals are represented in black, and
progressively weaker signals are represented in progressively lighter shades of gray.
DualBeam PLUS™: DualBeam PLUS™ is a Humminbird® sonar configuration that
uses two sonar beams simultaneously, and combines the information from both
beams into one view by overlapping the data on-screen, or shows each beam
individually side by side, or permits each beam to be viewed individually full screen.
Grayscale, Inverse: Inverse Grayscale is a Humminbird® feature that reverses the
correlation of sonar signal strength and the shade of gray typically used to represent
it. The strongest sonar signals are represented by "white", and progressively weaker
signals are represented in progressively darker shades of gray. While somewhat
counter-intuitive, this method makes the sonar images crisper, and has the benefit
Feature Memory: Feature Memory is a Humminbird® feature that retains the user's
menu settings in permanent memory. Settings are retained even when the unit is
powered off indefinitely.
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of enhancing the apparent sensitivity because the weaker signals appear bolder.
Inverse grayscale works well in very clear water. Debris-laden water often appears as
a lot of clutter on the screen.
Pixels: Pixels are the "picture elements", or small square blocks, that make up the
image on the LCD. Measured as a vertical by horizontal number (i.e. 640V x 320H),
this key specification typically indicates the quality of resolution. In fishfinders, the
total resolution (vertical multiplied by horizontal) is often less important than the
"Vertical Pixel" resolution. See Pixels, Vertical.
Instant Image Update: Instant Image Update is a Humminbird® feature that
updates all the sonar information on the display when Sensitivity and a variety of
sonar settings (Bottom View, Range, etc.) are modified. This differs from the
traditional functionality that only updates the new sonar information collected after
the setting change. Instant Image Update permits more accurate fine-tuning of the
display because the user can see the results on the complete sonar graph. When
combined with the Freeze Frame feature, the user can adjust and understand the
effects of many different sonar settings quickly and easily.
Pixels, Vertical: Vertical Pixels are a number of vertical picture elements in a single
column on an LCD display. More vertical pixels provide finer resolution of targets
detected by sonar. Essentially, a vertical distance (the depth), when divided by a
larger number, breaks that distance into smaller samples, each representing a
smaller area and thus providing more detail. In fishfinders, vertical pixels are more
critical than horizontal pixels because the horizontal axis of the display represents
time, or history. Sonar information on the horizontal axis can vary greatly,
depending on boat speed and the Chart Speed setting. A greater number of
horizontal pixels show more sonar history that the boat has passed through. On
many models, Humminbird® provides the most vertical pixels to provide a better
display resolution. See Chart Speed and Pixels.
Maximum Depth Menu: The Maximum Depth Menu is a Humminbird® feature that
optimizes performance based on the maximum operational depth set by the user.
Many Humminbird® units can operate across a very broad depth range (up to 2500
feet) which causes the unit to "look" up to that full depth under some circumstances.
Due to the speed of sound in water, this can result in less responsiveness because
the unit has to wait for a longer period of time to receive the sonar signal. When the
Maximum Depth menu is set to a lower value, the unit only looks up to the setting,
which increases the responsiveness of the unit. This is an important feature for
anyone operating in shallower depths!
Power Output: Power output is the amount of sound energy emitted into the water
by the sonar transmitter. Power output is measured using either RMS (Root Mean
Square) or P-T-P (Peak-to-Peak) measurement systems. Either method is acceptable,
but it is important, when comparing power outputs, to make sure that the same
measurement system is being used for both outputs, because P-T-P numbers are 8
times higher than RMS numbers. Greater power output allows the sonar signal to
penetrate through weeds and thermoclines, reach deeper depths and operate more
effectively in noisy environments, such as when the boat is running at high speed.
Noise: Noise is unintentional, external sound waves that interfere with the optimal
operation of sonar. Noise appears as random "dots" on the display, and is caused by
a variety of sources. Electrical noise (from trolling motors, bilge pumps, VHF radios)
typically manifests as a consistent dot pattern. Electrical noise can be isolated by
selectively turning on and off other electrical devices to determine the source. Often
re-routing the power cable, or connecting to an alternative power supply (second
battery) can help overcome electrical noise. Hydrodynamic noise (from propeller
and/or hull cavitation) has a more random appearance and is generally related to
boat speed, so that faster operation results in more noise. Hydrodynamic noise can
be overcome by proper transducer installation. Many Humminbird® products have a
Noise Filter menu setting that allows the user to clear the screen of noise that is
difficult to eliminate.
Pulse Width (Pulse Length): Pulse Width is the length of time that a sonar sound
burst is transmitted into the water. Shorter pulse widths provide better target
separation, but cannot travel to great depths. Longer pulse widths provide better
depth penetration, but result in poorer target separation. Humminbird® varies pulse
width based on depth to optimize both target separation and depth performance.
See Target Separation.
QuadraBeam™: QuadraBeam™ is a Humminbird® sonar configuration that uses four
sonar beams for a more detailed bottom image. QuadraBeam™ uses the DualBeam
PLUS™ configuration for downlooking, and also adds two additional beams to look
to the left and right. The sonar beams pointing to the left and right provide the
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ability to spot fish and structure over a wide 90° area, and to identify on which side
of the boat they are located. See DualBeam PLUS™.
SONAR: SONAR is the acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging. Sonar
technology uses precision sound bursts transmitted underwater to determine the
distance and other attributes of objects in the water. Distance can be determined
because the speed of sound in water is constant, and the time for the signal to
return is measured. Sound also travels very quickly underwater, making sonar a
responsive, cost-effective tool. Sonar is the basic technology behind all recreational
and commercial fishfinding and depthfinding devices.
Quick Disconnect Mount: The Quick Disconnect Mounting system is an exclusive
Humminbird® feature that permits the unit to be easily removed from the mounting
base by pressing a release button, and re-installed by simply snapping it back into
place. All cable connections are made when installing, so that no separate wiring
connections are required. Additionally, the mount offers 90° tilt and 360° swivel
capability to adjust the viewing angle of the unit as you move about the boat.
Sonar Echo Enhancement: Sonar Echo Enhancement is a Humminbird® feature that
describes the high degree of sonar sensitivity achieved through a combination of
transmitter/receiver and software algorithms. The result of Sonar Echo Enhancement
is to display virtually everything in the water that is of interest to the angler, including
bait fish, game fish, thermoclines, weed beds, subtle structure, and more.
Real Time Sonar: Real Time Sonar is a Humminbird® technology that delivers ultra-
fast sonar transmitter/receiver operation and results in a more detailed
instantaneous view of what is under the boat. The Real Time Sonar window is a
vertical band at the right side of the display that shows the instantaneous sonar
return from the transducer at a particular instant. The RTS® Window menu option
permits the user to adjust the window to show the full sonar signal return, or just a
narrower band that indicates intensity using grayscale. Real Time Sonar relies on
very fast Sonar Update Rate (Ping Speed). See Sonar Update Rate.
Sonar Update Rate: Sonar Update Rate is the number of times per second that the
transmitter/receiver sends and receives sonar signals. A very fast sonar update rate
collects more information and provides a more detailed image of the bottom, fish
and structure. Many Humminbird® units operate at up to 40 times per second when
in single frequency operation. Due to the limitation of the speed of sound in water,
the update rate begins to slow as depth increases to deeper than 50 feet. In very
shallow water (less than 10 feet), however, update rates as much as 60 times per
second can be achieved.
Receiver: See Transmitter.
Second Return: The Second Return is a term that describes the appearance of a
second sonar return below the primary sonar return (bottom contour) at exactly
twice the true depth. The second return is caused by the same sonar energy
bouncing off the bottom once, rebounding to the water surface and then traveling
back down to the bottom to be reflected again. Second returns are more common in
shallow water and over hard bottoms; it is actually possible to see a third sonar
return under some circumstances. The second return provides useful information to
help determine bottom hardness, as areas with harder bottoms will generally create
a second return. The second return can be used as a guide to set Sensitivity when in
shallower water.
Speed: Speed is the rate at which the boat moves through the water. Boat speed can
be measured as Speed Over Ground or Speed Through Water. Speed Over Ground is
provided by GPS, and is the measurement of the boats progress across a given
distance. Speed Through Water is provided by a speed paddlewheel, and is the
measurement of the flow past the boat, which may vary depending on current
speed and direction. Speed Through Water is most critical for anglers using
downriggers, as it impacts the running depth of the down riggers. Speed Over
Ground is optimal for navigation, as accurate destination times can be derived from
this measurement. Humminbird® products allow for input and display of both
sources.
Sensitivity: Sensitivity is a user feature that adjusts the sensitivity of the sonar
system to show more or less detail in the water. Higher sensitivities are often
preferred; however, when the water contains debris (silt, storm debris, etc.) it can be
difficult to pick out targets. Conversely, if sensitivity is set too low, relevant targets
may be missed.
Structure: Structure is a general term for objects on the bottom that present a
discontinuity and are a likely attractor for fish. This includes bottom contour features
(drop-offs, humps, and holes), standing structure (stumps, timbers, brush piles) and
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a wide range of other potential objects (sunken boats, reefs). Humminbird® units
excel at showing structure with great detail over a wider area due to unique sonar
configurations developed for the angler.
Transducer: The transducer mounts on the boat and is in contact with the water. It
converts the electrical energy from the transmitter into sound energy, forming the
sonar beam. Internally, the transducer consists of one or more piezo electric disks
that expand by very minute amounts to create the sound wave. This element also
works in reverse, converting the returned sound energy back into an electrical signal
that the receiver interprets. Transducers are available for many specific mounting
applications for the boat, such as a transom mount, trolling motor mount, etc.
Humminbird® offers many sophisticated transducers, often with multiple piezo
electric elements designed to form specifically-shaped sonar beams, providing the
angler with superior tools for finding and catching fish. See Transmitter and SONAR.
Structure ID®: Structure ID® is a Humminbird® feature that describes the traditional
grayscale method of presenting sonar information. See Grayscale.
Surface Clutter: Surface Clutter is a phenomenon where sonar returns are reflected
off of tiny objects near the surface of the water, including algae and even air
bubbles. Typically, saltwater environments have significantly greater surface clutter
than freshwater due to continuous wind and wave action that causes aeration at the
surface. The Surface Clutter menu provides manual control to bias the default
settings under extreme conditions.
Transmitter: The transmitter and receiver are matched parts of the sonar system
that send (transmit) and listen to (receive) the sonar signals, and work in
conjunction with the transducer. Humminbird® transmitters have an extremely fast
cycling design that can send signals up to 60 times per second, as well as produce
the varying levels of power output needed for different depths and conditions.
Additionally, the transmitter has the capability to create very precise sonar pulses
needed for a high degree of target separation. Humminbird® receivers are extremely
sensitive, but within a narrow "bandwidth" to discriminate against noise from
external sources. Additionally, the receiver offers a wide "dynamic range" which
provides the ability to receive very strong signals alternating with very weak signals,
without the strong signal overwhelming the weak signal. See Transducer and Noise.
Target Separation: Target Separation is the measurement of minimum distance that
a fishfinder needs to be able to recognize two very close objects as two distinct
targets (i.e. two fish hanging very close, or a fish hanging very close to structure).
Humminbird® findfinders provide a very good 2 1/2 inches of target separation in
shallower than 100 feet of depth. Target separation decreases as depth increases
due to the need for a longer Pulse Width to achieve greater depth. See Pulse Width.
Thermoclines: Thermoclines are water layer(s) of distinctly different temperatures
that create a sonar reflection due to the density of the differing water temperatures.
Typically a thermocline will appear as a continuous band across the display at some
distance above the bottom contour. Thermoclines are of interest to anglers because
fish will suspend above or below the thermocline as they seek the optimum
temperature and oxygen levels.
TripLog: TripLog is a Humminbird® feature that provides an on-screen counter for
Elapsed Time, Average Speed and Total Distance traveled, and requires a speed input
to activate the feature. TripLog appears on the Big Digits View, and can be reset to
zero through the TripLog menu.
Time Variable Gain: Time Variable Gain is a processing step applied to the sonar
return to "normalize" the data so that objects of equal size (i.e. fish) appear to be the
same size, even if they are separated by a good distance. Time Variable Gain is a
fundamental attribute of good sonar.
TrueArch®: TrueArch® is a Humminbird® feature that provides true fish arches, as
opposed to artificial arches or symbols. Humminbird® units are capable of producing
fish arches due to the extremely sensitive DualBeam PLUS™ sonar receiver with its
wide 60° sonar beam. See Fish Arch.
Total Screen Update®: A Humminbird® feature that refreshes and updates all the
sonar information on the display when a range change occurs. Without Total
Screen Update®, only the most recent sonar information would be drawn to the
new range, and the old sonar information would continue to scroll off the screen
at the old range.
Viewing Angle: Viewing Angle is an attribute of an LCD that characterizes visibility
of the display when viewing from off the central axis, such as when standing to the
side of the fishfinder. Wider viewing angles are better because the information
remains visible even when viewing from the side.
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WhiteLine®: WhiteLine® is a Humminbird® feature that highlights the strongest
sonar return on the display using a very light gray band. This is preferred by some
anglers who have grown accustomed to the feature on paper graph chart recorders.
Contact Humminbird®
Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center
in any of the following ways:
WideSide®: WideSide® is a Humminbird® sonar configuration used in an optional
transducer. WideSide® uses three sonar beams pointing to the left, right and down.
Beams pointing to the left and right are effective for spotting fish and structure near
the surface or on the bank. The downlooking beam provides depth information
directly below the boat.
By Telephone
X-Press™ Menu: The X-Press™ Menu is a Humminbird® feature that makes the most
commonly-used menu selections available with one press of the MENU key. Items
that appear on the X-Press™ Menu are related to the current view, and present the
most logical choices for that view.
(Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time):
1-800-633-1468
Zoom: Zoom is a feature that focuses in on a smaller area of the bottom to provide
enhanced resolution. With enhanced resolution, the angler can more easily see fish
hanging in structure or multiple fish hanging close together. Split screen zoom
divides the display into the full range view on the right, and the zoomed view on the
left. Humminbird® offers One-Touch® Zoom which allows the zoom feature to be
easily accessed from the regular sonar view with just one key press, eliminating the
need to use menus to access the feature.
By e-mail
(typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days):
Zoom, Bottom Lock: Bottom Lock Zoom is a feature that focuses on a smaller area
just above the bottom to provide enhanced resolution. Unlike regular zoom, it
continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of
changes in depth. This "flattens" out the bottom contour, but is effective at showing
fish on or near the bottom, and is preferred by many saltwater anglers.
For direct shipping, our address is:
Humminbird
Service Department
678 Humminbird Lane
Eufaula, AL 36027 USA
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