586c and 596c Operations Manual
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Table of Contents
How Sonar Works
1
DualBeam Sonar ........................................................................................................ 3
What’s On the Sonar Display
4
Understanding the Sonar Display ............................................................................ 6
Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ............................................................................ 7
Instant Image Update................................................................................................ 7
Bottom Presentation .................................................................................................. 8
Views
10
Sonar View .............................................................................................................. 12
Sonar Zoom View .................................................................................................... 13
Big Digits View ........................................................................................................ 15
Using Your 500 Series™ Control Head
Key Functions
16
17
POWER/LIGHT Key .................................................................................................. 17
VIEW Key ................................................................................................................ 17
MENU Key .............................................................................................................. 18
4-WAY Cursor Control Key ......................................................................................18
EXIT Key .................................................................................................................. 19
Powering On the Unit
The Menu System
20
21
22
Start-Up Options Menu
Normal Operation .................................................................................................... 23
Simulator ................................................................................................................ 23
System Status ........................................................................................................ 25
Self Test.................................................................................................................... 25
Accessory Test.......................................................................................................... 26
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X-Press™ Menu
Main Menu
27
28
Quick Tips for the Main Menu .................................................................................. 29
User Mode (Normal or Advanced) .............................................................................. 30
Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar views only)
32
Sensitivity .............................................................................................................. 33
Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits views only) .......................................... 34
Lower Range ........................................................................................................ 35
Chart Speed .......................................................................................................... 36
Zoom Level (Sonar Zoom view only) .......................................................................... 36
Alarms Menu Tab
37
Depth Alarm .......................................................................................................... 38
Fish ID Alarm.......................................................................................................... 38
Low Battery Alarm ................................................................................................ 39
Temp. Alarm .......................................................................................................... 39
Alarm Tone ............................................................................................................ 40
Sonar Menu Tab
41
Fish ID+™ .............................................................................................................. 42
Fish ID Sensitivity .................................................................................................. 43
Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ........................................................................ 43
Bottom View .......................................................................................................... 44
Zoom Width .......................................................................................................... 44
Depth Lines (Advanced) .......................................................................................... 45
Surface Clutter (Advanced)...................................................................................... 46
Noise Filter (Advanced)............................................................................................ 47
Max Depth (Advanced) ............................................................................................ 47
Water Type (Advanced) ............................................................................................ 48
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Setup Menu Tab
49
Units - Depth.......................................................................................................... 50
Units - Temp (International only) .............................................................................. 50
Units - Distance (with Temp/Speed only) .................................................................. 50
Units - Speed (with Temp/Speed only) ...................................................................... 51
User Mode ............................................................................................................ 51
Language (International only).................................................................................... 51
Triplog Reset (with Temp/Speed only) ...................................................................... 52
Restore Defaults .................................................................................................... 52
Select Views (Advanced).......................................................................................... 53
Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar view only) .......................................................... 54
Depth Offset (Advanced).......................................................................................... 56
Temp. Offset (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only)........................................................ 56
Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) .............................................. 57
Time Format (Advanced, International only)................................................................ 57
Date Format (Advanced, International only)................................................................ 58
Troubleshooting
59
Fishfinder Doesn’t Power Up ................................................................................ 59
Fishfinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached............................ 59
Display Problems .................................................................................................. 60
Finding the Cause of Noise .................................................................................. 61
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Humminbird® Fishfinder Accessories
Specifications
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Glossary
Contact Humminbird®
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are only
available on products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized International
Distributors. It is important to note that products sold in the U.S. are not intended for
resale in the international market. To obtain a list of authorized International
Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to locate the distributor nearest you.
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed only) require the
purchase of separate accessories. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com
to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at
1-800-633-1468.
NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase, and
some features are only available on international models. Every effort has been
made to clearly identify those features. Please read the manual carefully in order to
understand the full capabilities of your model.
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How Sonar Works
Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 500 Series™ Fishfinder uses
sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well
as depth directly below the transducer.
Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder 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 “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.
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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.
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 a good balance
between depth performance and resolution. Low
frequencies (83 kHz) are typically used to achieve
greater depth capability.
The power output is the amount of energy
generated by the sonar transmitter. It is commonly
measured using two methods:
• 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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DualBeam Sonar
Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder uses
a
200/83 kHz DualBeam sonar system with a wide
(60°) area of coverage. DualBeam 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+™ feature is turned on. DualBeam 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.
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What’s On the Sonar Display
The 500 Series™ Fishfinder can display a variety of useful information about the
Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when
the water becomes too shallow.
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.
Second Sonar Return - when the sonar signal
bouncesbetweenthebottomandthesurfaceofthe
water and back again. Use the appearance of the
second return to determine bottom hardness. Hard
bottomswillshowastrongsecondreturn,whilesoft
bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all.
Speed - if a Temp/Speed accessory is attached,
the Fishfinder can display the speed of the boat
and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute
miles traveled.
NOTE: Entries in this view that list (with Temp/Speed) are available if the accessory is connected
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area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items:
High Sonar Intensity Return
Bait Ball
Fish - the Fishfinder displays fish as arches
and/or fish icons, and can be set to alarm
when a fish of a certain size is detected.
When a target is detected, a Fish ID+™
symbol appears on the display with the
depth displayed above it. The size of the
symbol indicates 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.
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 colors moving across the display at the
same depth.
200 kHz, Orange Fish Symbol
Structure - where fish may be hiding.
Battery Voltage - the voltage of the boat’s
battery; can be set to alarm if the voltage falls
below a certain point.
RTS (Real Time Sonar) Window™
Low Sonar Intensity Return
to the 500 Series™ Fishfinder.
What’s On the Sonar Display
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Understanding the Sonar Display
It is important to understand the significance of
the 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.
The returned sonar echoes are displayed
on the screen. As a new echo is received,
the historical data scrolls across the screen.
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Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window
A Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window appears on the right side of the display in
the Sonar View only. The RTS Window™ 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 Tab: RTS Window™).
The Narrow RTS Window™
indicates the sonar intensity
through the use of colors. Red
indicates a strong return and
blue indicates a weak return.
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 indicates
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 use
grayscale.
Instant Image Update
Instant Image Update - You can change a variety of sonar menu settings (such
as Sensitivity or Upper Range), and the adjustments will be shown instantly on
the screen.
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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™
Rocky Bottom
Soft Bottom
Hard Bottom
The sonar returns from the bottom, structure, and fish can be represented as
either WhiteLine™ or Structure ID®. See Sonar Menu: Bottom View for details
on how to set the bottom view.
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Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red.
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.
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Sonar
View
Views
The sonar information from your
Humminbird® Fishfinder is displayed on
your screen in a variety of easy-to-read
views. There are many views available on
your Fishfinder. When you press the VIEW
key, the display cycles through the available
views on your screen. When you press the
EXIT key, the display cycles through the
available views in reverse order.
Accessory
Test View
nar Zoom
View
So
Self Test
View
Big Digits
View
When you first power up the control head, Sonar View will be the default view.
You can display and hide any view to suit your fishing preferences.
NOTE: When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar, the view will update
immediately. You don't have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen.
To customize your views rotation:
You can choose which views are hidden or visible in your view rotation.
1. Press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu, then
press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected.
2. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight Select Views, and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to access the Select Views submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a View.
4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the status of the view
from Hidden to Visible or vice versa.
NOTE: If the Select Views option does not appear under the Setup tab, change the
User Mode to Advanced.
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To change the Digital Readouts:
Each view displays digital readout information (such as speed or time), which
varies with the view selected and the accessory attached. The digital readouts
in the Sonar View can be customized. See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts
for more information.
1. Press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu, then
press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected.
2. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight Select Readouts, and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to access the Select Readouts submenu.
NOTE: If the Select Readouts option does not appear under the Setup tab, change the
User Mode to Advanced.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a Readout position, then
press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to choose what will be displayed in
that position. To hide the data window, select Off.
The available views are shown here and described on the following pages.
Sonar views:
Sonar View
Sonar Zoom View
Big Digits View
Self Test View
(see Start-Up Options Menu)
Accessory Test View
(see Start-Up Options Menu)
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Sonar View
Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. The most recent sonar
returns are charted on the right side of the window. As new information is
received, the historical information scrolls left across the display.
• Upper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the distance from the
surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom.
• Depth is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display,
although you can adjust it manually as well (see Sonar X-Press™ Menu).
• Digital Readouts shown on the display will change based on the Select
Readouts settings or the optional-purchase accessories attached (see
Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts).
Sonar View
Upper Depth
Range
Depth
Temperature
Triplog
Sonar History
Window
RTS Window™
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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Sonar Zoom View
Sonar Zoom View provides a magnified view of the bottom and structure. The
Sonar Zoom View makes it easier to see separate sonar returns that would
usually be displayed close together, such as those caused by fish suspended
close to the bottom or within structure.
• The Zoom Level, or magnification, is displayed in the lower left corner of
the display. Press the MENU key once to access the Sonar X-Press™
Menu. Highlight Zoom Level, and press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys
to adjust the Zoom Level.
• The Zoomed View is displayed on the left side of the screen. As the
depth changes, the zoomed view updates automatically.
• The Full Range View is displayed on the right side of the screen. The Full
Range View includes the Zoom Preview Box, which shows where the
zoomed view is in relation to the full range view.
• The Upper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the high and low
range of the water which is being viewed.
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Sonar Zoom View
Upper Depth Range,
Full Range View
Depth
Upper Depth Range,
Zoom View
Zoomed View
Full Range View
Zoom Preview Box
Lower Depth Range,
Zoom View
Lower Depth Range,
Full Range View
Zoom Level
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.
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Big Digits View
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.
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
Temperature
Speed
Voltage displays
the battery voltage
Average Speed shows the
speed since the Triplog
was last reset
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Using Your 500 Series™ Control Head
Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder interface is easy to use. A combination of keys and
special features allows you to control what you see on the display. Refer to the
following illustration, and see Key Functions for more information.
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2
3
4
5
6
Screen
MENU key
EXIT key
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2
3
4
5
6
VIEW key
POWER/LIGHT key
4-WAY Cursor Control key
(LEFT, RIGHT, UP, or DOWN Cursor keys)
Using Your 500 Series™ Control Head
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Key Functions
Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder 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 power the Fishfinder on and off.
You can also use the POWER/LIGHT key to adjust the backlight
and contrast of the display.
Power On the control head: Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power the unit on.
When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up
Options Menu.
Power Off the control head: Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT key for 3
seconds. A message will appear to indicate how many seconds there are until
shutdown occurs. To ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu
settings will be saved, your Fishfinder should always be turned off using the
POWER/LIGHT key.
Adjust the Backlight or the Display Background
Color: Press the POWER/LIGHT key to access the
Light and Background submenu. Use the 4-WAY
Cursor Control key to select Light or Background,
and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to
change the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Light
and Background submenu.
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 Views or Setup Menu Tab: Select Views).
NOTE: Press the EXIT key to cycle through the views in reverse order.
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MENU Key
The MENU key is used to access the menu system.
Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to
view the Start-Up Options menu.
X-Press™ Menu - Press the MENU key once to access the X-Press™ Menu. The
X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to the most frequently-used settings, and the
options on the X-Press™ Menu correspond with the current view.
Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight your X-Press™ Menu choice, then
press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the setting. The X-Press™ Menu
will collapse temporarily and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu
setting change, which allows you to see the effects of your change immediately.
Reactivate the full X-Press™ Menu by pressing the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to
Advanced or Normal. See Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Main Menu - The standard Main Menu is organized under tabbed headings to
help you find a specific menu item quickly. Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder has the
following menu tabs: Alarms, Sonar, and Setup.
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu. Press the RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor keys to select a tab. Then press the DOWN or UP Cursor key to highlight a
menu option, and press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change a menu setting.
4-WAY Cursor Control Key
(LEFT, RIGHT, UP, or DOWN Cursor keys)
Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to navigate the Menu System.
• Menu Selection - Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to highlight a
menu option, then press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change a
menu setting.
NOTE: Menu settings are implemented and saved immediately - no further action is
required.
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EXIT Key
The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation:
• If an alarm is sounding, press the EXIT key to cancel the alarm.
• If a menu tab is selected, press the EXIT key to exit the menu mode and
return to the view.
• If a menu is active, press the EXIT key to return to the previous level in
the menu system.
• From any view, press the EXIT key to cycle through the available views
in reverse order.
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Powering On the Unit
Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power on your Fishfinder. When the Title screen
is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu.
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If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected
automatically at power up, and your Fishfinder can be used on the water. If a
transducer is not connected and you wait too long to select a Start-Up Option,
the system will default to whichever menu is already highlighted.
Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight a menu option, then press the
RIGHT Cursor key to start one of the following operation modes:
• Select Normal to use the Fishfinder on the water with the transducer
connected.
• Select the Simulator to learn how to use your Fishfinder before taking
your boat on the water.
• Select System Status to view system connections and conduct a unit
self-test.
Powering On the Unit
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The Menu System
The Menu System is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main
components of the menu system are as follows:
• Start-Up Options Menu: Press the MENU key during the power on
sequence to view the Start-Up Options Menu. From the Start-Up
Options Menu, you can choose the following Fishfinder Modes:
Normal, Simulator, and System Status.
• X-Press™ Menu: The X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to the most
frequently-used settings, and the options on the X-Press™ Menu
correspond with the current view.
• Main Menu: The Main Menu is a standard set of menu settings which
are organized under the following tabbed headings: Alarms, Sonar, and
Setup.
NOTE: The X-Press™ Menu(s) and the Main Menu options can also be expanded or
simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal (see Main Menu: User
Mode).
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Start-Up Options Menu
Press the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-Up
Options Menu.
If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected
automatically at power up, and your Fishfinder can be used on the water. If a
transducer is not connected and you wait too long to select a Start-Up Option,
the system will default to whichever menu is already highlighted.
Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight a menu option, then press the
RIGHT Cursor key to start one of the following operation modes:
• Select Normal to use the Fishfinder on the water with the transducer
connected.
• Select the Simulator to learn how to use your Fishfinder before taking
your boat on the water.
• Select System Status to view system connections and conduct a unit
self-test.
See the following pages for more information about each of these options.
Start-Up Options Menu
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Normal
Use Normal for on-the-water operation with a transducer connected. In
addition, your Fishfinder 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 Fishfinder can be used on the water.
Exit Normal operation by powering your Fishfinder off.
Simulator
Use Simulator to learn how to use your Fishfinder before taking your boat on the
water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that provides a randomly-updated
display which simulates on the water operation.
Selecting Simulator from the Start-Up Options Menu allows you to pre-configure
your Fishfinder for on the water operation. Any menu changes you make will be
saved for later use. We recommend going through this manual while using the
Simulator, since all of the menus function and affect the display in the same way
as they would in Normal operation.
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 Fishfinder enter
Simulator automatically (as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing
during power up).
A message will appear on the display periodically to remind you that you are
using the Simulator.
Exit the Simulator by powering your Fishfinder off.
Start-Up Options Menu
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Simulator
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System Status
Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test.
After you select System Status from the Start-Up Options Menu, press the
VIEW key to display the following options:
• Self Test
• Accessory Test
Exit System Status by powering your Fishfinder off.
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.
Self Test Screen
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Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system.
System Status Accessory Test Screen
NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since
your Fishfinder was powered up.
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X-Press™ Menu
The X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your
most frequently-used settings. The options
provided on the X-Press™ Menu correspond
with the current view. For example, if you are in
a Sonar View and press the MENU key once, the
Sonar X-Press™ Menu will display.
X-Press™ Menu
To use an X-Press™ Menu:
1. In any view, press the MENU key once to open the X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight an X-Press™ Menu
option, then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the menu
setting.
NOTE: The X-Press™ Menu will collapse temporarily and the screen will update if it is
affected by your menu setting change, which allows you to see the effects of your
change immediately.
3. Reactivate the X-Press™ Menu by pressing the UP or DOWN Cursor
keys.
Total Screen Update - When you change any menu settings that affect the
current view, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the
menu to apply the change to the screen).
Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting the User Mode to
Normal or Advanced. See Main Menu: User Mode for details.
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Main Menu
The Main Menu provides the standard set of
menu options, including the settings that are
changed less frequently. The Main Menu is
organized under the following tabs to help you
find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms,
Sonar, and Setup.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by
setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See
Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Main Menu
Normal User Mode
To use the Main Menu:
1. In any view, press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to highlight a menu tab.
3. Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to select a specific menu option
under that tab.
4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys again to change a menu setting.
• A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to
additional menu options using the DOWN Cursor key.
• A right or left arrow on a menu option means that you can use the RIGHT
or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information.
• Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab.
Total Screen Update - When you change any menu settings that affect the
current view, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the
menu to apply the change to the screen).
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Quick Tips for the Main Menu
• From any menu option on a menu tab, press the EXIT key to jump directly
to the top of the tab.
• From the bottom of a menu tab, press the DOWN key to jump directly to
the top of the tab.
• From the top of a menu tab, press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to scroll
to the next tab. You can also jump to the beginning or end of the tab
rotation by repeatedly pressing the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.
• If there is a down arrow at the bottom of a menu tab, press the DOWN
Cursor key to scroll to additional menu options.
• If there is a right or left arrow on a menu option, press the RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor keys to make setting changes or see more information.
• If you press the MENU key or EXIT key to leave the Main Menu and then
return to the Main Menu at a later time, the menu will open to the same
tab as the last time the Main Menu was displayed.
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User Mode (Normal or Advanced)
Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishfinder User Mode
to Normal or Advanced.
Normal Mode is the default setting when you first power on your 500 Series™
Fishfinder. Normal mode is provided for users who want greater simplicity and
fewer menu choices.
Advanced Mode is provided for users who want the highest level of control over
the Fishfinder. Several menu settings are added to the Main Menu when the User
Mode is changed to Advanced.
To change the User Mode setting:
1. Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected.
3. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight User Mode on the Setup main
menu.
4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the User Mode setting.
(Normal, Advanced, Default = Normal)
NOTE: Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you
switch back to Normal Mode.
For example, the Select Readouts menu option is available when the User Mode is set
to Advanced. If you change the Select Readouts settings while operating in Advanced
User mode, the Select Readouts you choose will continue to display on the screen even
if you switch back to Normal User Mode.
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Sonar Tab, Normal Mode
Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode
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Sonar X-Press™ Menu
(Sonar Views only)
The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut
to your most frequently-used settings. Press the
MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views
to access the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by
setting the Fishfinder User Mode to Advanced or
Normal. See Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Sonar X-Press™ Menu
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Sensitivity
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.
Sensitivity at Low
Sensitivity at Medium
Sensitivity at High
To adjust the Sensitivity:
1. Highlight Sensitivity on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the
Sensitivity setting. (Low = 1, High = 20, Default = 10)
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Upper Range
(Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits Views only)
Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that
will be displayed on the Sonar and Big Digits Views. The Upper Range menu
option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User
Mode) and can only be accessed from the Sonar and Big Digits 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).
Greater detail will be shown for the area between 20 and 50 feet.
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 the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Upper
Range on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
NOTE: See Main Menu: User Mode to change the User Mode to Advanced.
2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the Upper
Range setting. (0 to 990 feet or 0 to 327 meters [International Models
only], Default = 0)
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Lower Range
Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that
will be displayed by the unit. Auto is the default setting.
Auto: The Lower Range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom
automatically. Auto is the default setting.
Manual: You can adjust the Lower Range to lock the unit on a particular depth.
“M” will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen to indicate the unit
is in Manual mode. Adjust the Upper and Lower Range together to view a
specific depth range, especially when looking for fish or bottom structure.
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, which
allows you to see a more detailed view than you would see if the display
went all the way to the bottom.
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 Lower Range:
1. Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the Lower
Range setting. (AUTO, 10 to 1000 feet, 3 to 330 meters [International
Models only], Default = AUTO)
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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. 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.
To adjust the Chart Speed:
1. Highlight Chart Speed on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the Chart
Speed setting. (1-9, Ultra, where 1 = Slow, 9 = Fast, Ultra = Fastest,
Default = 5)
Zoom Level
(Sonar Zoom View only)
Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View. Use Zoom to
see more detail in the bottom sonar returns that might be displayed close
together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within
structure.
Zoom Level is only available on the X-Press™ Menu from the Sonar Zoom View.
The Zoom Preview Box shows the section of the bottom that will be magnified.
NOTE: The Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom and cannot be moved.
To adjust the Zoom Level:
1. Press the VIEW key until you see Sonar Zoom View on the display. Then
press the MENU key once to access the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
2. Highlight Zoom Level on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Zoom Level. (2x, 4x,
6x, 8x, Default = 2x)
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Alarms Menu Tab
From any view, press the MENU key twice to
access the Main Menu. The Alarms tab will be
the default selection.
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: Menu options can be expanded or simplified
by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See
Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Alarms Menu
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Depth Alarm
Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes
equal to or less than the menu setting.
To change the Depth Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Depth Alarm
setting. (OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 0.5 to 30 meters [International Models
only], Default = OFF)
Fish ID Alarm
Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Fishfinder
detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting. Fish ID Alarm will only
sound if Fish ID+™ is on.
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.
To change the Fish ID Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Fish ID Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Fish ID Alarm
setting. (Off, All, Large/Medium, Large, Default = Off)
Off
All
Large/Medium
Large
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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 Fishfinder. 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 Low Battery Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Low Battery Alarm
setting. (Off, 8.5V - 13.5V, Default = Off)
Temp. Alarm
Temp. Alarm sounds when the water temperature
detected by the Fishfinder 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 Temp. Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Temp. Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Temp. Alarm
setting. (Off, 33-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius], Default = Off)
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Alarm Tone
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.
To change the Alarm Tone setting:
1. Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Alarm Tone setting.
(High, Medium, Low, Default = Medium)
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Sonar Menu Tab
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main
Menu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to
select the Sonar tab.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified
by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See
Main Menu: User Mode for details.
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Fish ID+™
Fish ID+™ 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.
DualBeam sonar models represent targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow
beam as Orange Fish Symbols and targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam
as Blue Fish Symbols.
83 kHz, Wide Beam
Blue Fish Symbols
200 kHz, Narrow Beam
Orange Fish Symbols
When Fish ID+™ is turned off, the Fishfinder 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.
Transducer Cone and Fish Arches
To turn Fish ID+™ on or off:
1. Highlight Fish ID+ on the Sonar main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to turn the Fish ID+™ setting On or
Off. (Off, On, Default = On)
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Fish ID Sensitivity
Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the
Fish ID+™ 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+™. Fish ID+™ must be
On for Fish ID Sensitivity to affect the ability of the Fishfinder to identify sonar
returns as fish.
To change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting:
1. Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Fish ID Sensitivity
setting. (Low = 1, High = 10, Default = 5)
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 What’s on the Sonar Display for more information.
RTS Window™ (Wide)
RTS Window™ (Narrow)
RTS Window™ (Off)
To change the RTS Window™ setting:
1. Highlight RTS Window on the Sonar main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the RTS Window™
setting. (Wide, Narrow, Off, Default = Narrow)
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Bottom View
Bottom View selects the method used to
represent bottom and structure on the display.
Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red.
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.
See What’s on the Sonar Display: Bottom Presentation for more information.
To adjust the Bottom View:
1. Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Bottom View setting.
(Structure ID®, WhiteLine™, Default = Structure ID®)
Zoom Width
Zoom Width adjusts the width of the Zoom
window on the Sonar Zoom View.
To change the Zoom Width Setting:
1. Highlight Zoom Width on the Sonar main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Zoom Width setting.
(Narrow, Medium, Wide, Default = Wide)
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Depth Lines
(Advanced)
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 turn Depth Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu option
is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu:
User Mode).
Depth Lines
Depth Lines
To change the Depth Lines setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Depth
Lines on the Sonar main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to turn the Depth Lines setting On
or Off. (Off, On, Default = Off)
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Surface Clutter
(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 option is available when User Mode is set
to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
Surface Clutter
Surface
Clutter
To change the Surface Clutter setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Surface
Clutter on the Sonar main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Surface Clutter
setting. (Low = 1 to High = 10, Default = 5)
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Noise Filter
(Advanced)
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 option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see
Main Menu: User Mode).
NOTE: The Off setting removes all filtering. Low, Medium, and High1, High2, High3
settings add progressive filtering of the sonar returns. High1, High2, and High3 are
useful when there is excessive trolling motor noise, but in some deep water situations,
the High settings may actually hinder your unit’s ability to find the bottom.
To change the Noise Filter setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Noise
Filter on the Sonar main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Noise Filter setting.
(Off, Low, Medium, High1, High2, High3, Default = Low)
Max Depth
(Advanced)
Max Depth controls the maximum depth of operation. When Max Depth is set
to Auto, the Fishfinder will acquire bottom readings as needed (within the
capacity of the unit). When Max Depth is set to match your fishing maximum
depth, your Fishfinder will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth,
so more detail will be shown on the screen.
NOTE: If the bottom is deeper than the Max Depth setting, the digital depth readout
will flash, indicating that the Fishfinder cannot locate the bottom.
NOTE: The Max Depth menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced
(see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Max Depth setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Max
Depth on the Sonar main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor 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
(Advanced)
Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. In salt
water, you can also choose the shallow or deep setting. The Water Type menu
option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User
Mode).
NOTE: Make sure that the Water Type is set accurately, especially in salt water,
as this affects the accuracy of deep water depth readings. 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 difference.
To change the Water Type setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Water
Type on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Water Type setting.
(Fresh, Salt (shallow), Salt (deep), Default = Fresh)
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Setup Menu Tab
From any view, press the MENU key twice to
access the tabbed Main Menu, then press the
RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected.
NOTE: Menu options will vary depending on which
accessories are attached to the unit.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified
by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See
Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Setup Menu Tab
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Units - Depth
Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all
depth-related readouts.
To change the Units - Depth setting:
1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Units - Depth
setting. (Domestic Models: Feet, Fathoms; International Models:
Meters; Default = Feet/Meters)
Units - Temp
(International only)
Units - Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature-related readouts.
International Models only.
To change the Units - Temp setting:
1. Highlight Units - Temp on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Units - Temp setting.
(Celsius, Fahrenheit; Default = Celsius)
Units - Distance
(with Temp/Speed only)
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.
To change the Units - Distance setting:
1. Highlight Units - Distance on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor 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)
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Units - Speed
(with Temp/Speed only)
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 - Speed setting:
1. Highlight Units - Speed on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Units - Speed
setting. (Domestic Models: mph, kts; International Models: kph;
Default = mph/kph)
User Mode
User Mode sets the menu system to Normal or
Advanced. When set to Normal (default setting), the basic set of menu options
are shown in the menu system. When set to Advanced, additional menu
options are added to the menu system. See Main Menu: User Mode for
details.
To change the User Mode setting:
1. Highlight User Mode on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the User Mode setting.
(Normal, Advanced, Default = Normal)
Language
(International only)
Language selects the display language for menus. International Models only.
To change the Language setting:
1. Highlight Language on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Language setting.
(Default = English)
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Triplog Reset
(with Temp/Speed only)
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.
NOTE: See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts (Advanced) to find out how to display
Triplog information on the screen.
To Reset Triplog:
1. Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor 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.
Restore Defaults
Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their
factory defaults.
Use this menu choice with caution!
To Restore Defaults:
1. Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate restoring defaults.
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.
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Select Views
(Advanced)
Select Views allows you to set 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.
NOTE: See Views for more information.
To Hide or Show a view:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Select
Views on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to access the Select Views submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a View.
4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the status of the view
from Hidden to Visible or vice versa.
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Select Readouts
(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 6 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. This menu option is available when
User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu:
User Mode).
The readout
position on
the screen
is shown in
the Select
Readouts
Window.
Data windows can display readouts from
supported accessories such as Temp/Speed.
Each data window can be empty or contain one
of the following information categories:
Select Readouts
• Speed
• Temperature
• Triplog
• Voltage
NOTE: The availability of the digital readout information corresponds with the view
selected and the accessory attached.
Setup Menu Tab
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To change Select Readouts:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Select
Readouts on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to access the Select Readouts submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a Readout position, then
press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to choose what will be displayed in
that position. To hide the data window, select Off. (Off, Speed,
Temperature, Triplog, Voltage)
Default Sonar View
Customized Sonar View
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Depth Offset
(Advanced)
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 option is available when the User Mode is set to
Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Depth Offset setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Depth
Offset on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Depth Offset
setting. (-10.0 to +10.0 feet or -3 to 3 meters [International Models
only], Default = 0)
Temp. Offset
(Advanced, with Temp/Speed only)
Temp. Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered, and
will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the
paddlewheel has moved at least once. This menu option is available when the
User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Temp. Offset setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Temp.
Offset on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor 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)
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, and when the User Mode is set to
Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Speed Calibration setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Speed
Calibration on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Speed Calibration
setting. (-20% to +20%, Default = 0%)
Time Format
(Advanced, International only)
Time Format changes the time format used by the unit. This menu option is
available when the User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User
Mode). International Models only.
Time Format selects a 12 hour or 24 hour format for the time of day displayed
when Time + Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see
Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts).
To change the Time Format:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Time
Format on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Time Format. (12
hour, 24 hour, Default = 12 hour)
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Date Format
(Advanced, International only)
Date Format changes the date format used by the unit. This menu option is
available in International Models only and when the User Mode is set to
Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
Date Format selects the format for the date display when Time + Date is
selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Setup Menu Tab: Select
Readouts).
To change the Date Format:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Date
Format on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Date Format.
(mm/dd/yy, dd.mm.yy or yy.mm.dd, Default = mm/dd/yy)
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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.
Fishfinder Doesn’t Power Up
If your Fishfinder doesn’t power up, use the Installation Guide that also comes
with it for specific confirmation details, making sure that:
• The power cable is properly connected to the Fishfinder control head.
• The power cable is wired correctly, with red to positive battery terminal
and black to negative terminal or ground.
• 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.
Fishfinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached
A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly-started
Fishfinder to go into Normal operating mode automatically. If, when you power
up the Fishfinder, 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 Fishfinder, check
to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the
Fishfinder. Reconnect if necessary, and power up the Fishfinder 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
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:
Problem
Possible Cause
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.
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 interpretation 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.
There are no fish
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.
detected, even when
you know they are in
the water under the
boat, or sonar readings
seem weak or faulty.
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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Finding the Cause of Noise
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:
Possible Source of Noise
Other electronic devices
Isolation
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.
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.
The boat’s engine
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.
Cavitation from the boat’s
propeller
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Humminbird® Fishfinder Accessories
Accessories customize the Humminbird® Fishfinder to your needs and enable
you to stay on the edge of new technology. When an accessory is connected to
the Humminbird® Fishfinder, additional menus and readouts are added
automatically to the Main Menu System. Accessories available today that are
supported by your Humminbird® include:
Temperature/Speed: Simply plugs into the Humminbird® control head and
provides real time speed and temperature readouts, as well as a valuable
Triplog function.
NOTE: If an external Temperature/Speed (TS-W) or Temperature (TG-W) accessory is
connected AND a transducer with temperature built in is connected at the same time,
the TS-W or TG-W accessory will override the temperature built into the transducer.
and exciting accessories to grow your Humminbird® Fishfinder!
NOTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase. You can visit our web site
1-800-633-1468 for additional details.
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Specifications
Depth Capability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 ft (330 m)
Power Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Watts (RMS)
2400 Watts (Peak to Peak)
Operating Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam
Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DualBeam: 60° @ -10 dB in 83 kHz
20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz
Target Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1/2 Inches (63.5 mm)
Power Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 VDC
LCD Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586c: 320 V x 240 H
596c: 640 V x 480 H
Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XNT 9 20 T
Transducer Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ft (6 m)
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.
NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
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Glossary
Sonar Terms:
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.
Beam (Sonar Beam): A sonar beam is the wide, cone-shaped projection of
sound waves formed as sound travels underwater. See Cone Angle.
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.
Cavitation: Cavitation is the effect of air bubbles created as the propeller
rotates and the boat moves through the water.
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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.
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.
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 receives the sonar
signal 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.
Decibel: A Decibel is the measurement for sound pressure level, or
“intensity”of the sonar return. See dB Down Point.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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.
Pixels, Vertical: Vertical Pixels are a number of vertical picture elements in a
single column on an LCD display. A greater number of 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.
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.
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.
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QuadraBeam PLUS™: QuadraBeam PLUS™ is a Humminbird® sonar
configuration that uses four sonar beams for a more detailed bottom image.
QuadraBeam PLUS™ 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 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™.
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.
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.
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.
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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.) and it
can be difficult to pick out targets. Conversely, if sensitivity is set too low, relevant
targets may be missed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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® fishfinders 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 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.
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, but is often promoted as a feature.
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
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new range, and the old sonar information would continue to scroll off the screen
at the old range.
Transducer: The transducer is part of the sonar system, which mounts on the
boat and is in contact with the water, that converts the electrical energy from
the transmitter into sound energy, and that forms the sonar beam in turn.
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.
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.
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.
TrueArch®: TrueArch® is a Humminbird® feature that provides true fish arches, not
artificial arches or symbols. Humminbird® units are capable of producing fish
arches due to the wide 60° sonar beam of DualBeam PLUS™, an extremely
sensitive sonar receiver. See Fish Arch.
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Viewing Angle: Viewing Angle is an attribute of an LCD that characterizes visibility
of the display when viewing from off the central access, 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.
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.
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.
X-Press™ Menu: X-Press™ Menus are a Humminbird® feature that make 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 options for that view. Sonar View X-Press™ menus will
differ from Chart View X-Press™ menus, etc. X-Press™ menus are one of the
principal reasons that Humminbird® products are easier to use.
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.
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.
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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):
For direct shipping, our address is:
Humminbird
Service Department
678 Humminbird Lane
Eufaula, AL 36027 USA
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