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FishFinder 595c
FishFinder 595c
Operations Manual
Operations Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Powering Up the Unit
The Menu System
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Navigation Menu Tab
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Tracks.............................................................................................................................................................. 47
Waypoints .................................................................................................................................................... 47
Routes............................................................................................................................................................ 48
View Orientation........................................................................................................................................ 48
Chart Detail Level ...................................................................................................................................... 49
Map Borders ................................................................................................................................................ 49
Lat/Lon Grid ................................................................................................................................................ 50
Spot Soundings .......................................................................................................................................... 50
Shaded Depth.............................................................................................................................................. 50
North Reference.......................................................................................................................................... 50
Grid Rotation ................................................................................................................................................ 51
Trackpoint Interval ...................................................................................................................................... 51
Track Min Distance (Advanced)................................................................................................................ 51
Map Datum (Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 52
Set Simulation Position (Advanced) ...................................................................................................... 52
Set Map Offset (Advanced) ...................................................................................................................... 52
Clear Map Offset (Advanced) .................................................................................................................. 53
Delete All Nav Data (Advanced) .............................................................................................................. 53
Start-Up Options Menu
Normal Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 28
Simulator .................................................................................................................................................... 28
System Status ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views Only)
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Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar and Big Digits Views Only) ...................................... 33
Lower Range ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Chart Speed ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Bottom View ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Navigation X-Press™ Menu (Navigation Views Only)
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Save Current Track .................................................................................................................................... 37
Clear Current Track...................................................................................................................................... 37
Save Current Route (Only When Navigating) ...................................................................................... 37
Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating) .................................................................................... 38
Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating) ........................................................................................ 38
Remove Target (Only If a Target is Active) .......................................................................................... 38
Remove Grid (Only If a Grid is Active).................................................................................................... 39
Sonar Window (Combo View Only)........................................................................................................ 39
Alarms Menu Tab
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Depth Alarm ................................................................................................................................................ 55
Fish ID Alarm................................................................................................................................................ 55
Low Battery Alarm...................................................................................................................................... 55
Temp Alarm.................................................................................................................................................. 56
Off Course Alarm ........................................................................................................................................ 56
Arrival Alarm ................................................................................................................................................ 57
Drift Alarm.................................................................................................................................................... 57
Alarm Tone .................................................................................................................................................. 58
Sonar Menu Tab
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Fish ID+™ ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Fish Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ............................................................................................................ 42
Depth Lines (Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 43
Surface Clutter (Advanced) ...................................................................................................................... 44
Noise Filter (Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 44
Max Depth (Advanced).............................................................................................................................. 45
Water Type (Advanced).............................................................................................................................. 45
Setup Menu Tab
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Units - Depth .............................................................................................................................................. 60
Units - Temp (International Only) .......................................................................................................... 60
Units - Distance .......................................................................................................................................... 60
Units - Speed ................................................................................................................................................ 61
User Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 61
Language (International Only) ................................................................................................................ 61
Triplog Reset .............................................................................................................................................. 62
Restore Defaults.......................................................................................................................................... 62
Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only).................................................................................... 63
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How Sonar Works
Table of Contents
Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The Humminbird® FishFinder uses sonar to locate and
define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer.
Depth Offset (Advanced).......................................................................................................................... 64
Temp Offset (Advanced) .......................................................................................................................... 64
Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed Only) .................................................................... 64
Local Time Zone (Advanced) .................................................................................................................... 65
Daylight Savings Time (Advanced) ........................................................................................................ 65
Position Format (Advanced) .................................................................................................................... 65
Time Format (Advanced, International Only)...................................................................................... 66
Date Format (Advanced, International Only) ...................................................................................... 66
NMEA Output (Advanced) ........................................................................................................................ 67
Sonar.............................................................................................................................................................. 67
Your Humminbird® 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 ¼ of a second. It is unlikely that your boat can "outrun" this sonar signal.
Single Beam Sonar
Views Menu Tab
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Your Humminbird® FishFinder 595c uses a 200 kHz single beam sonar system with a 20° area of
coverage. Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave action, bottom
hardness, water conditions and transducer installation.
Troubleshooting
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FishFinder Doesn’t Power Up.................................................................................................................. 69
FishFinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached ...................................................... 69
Display Problems........................................................................................................................................ 70
Finding the Cause of Noise ...................................................................................................................... 71
Humminbird® FishFinder Accessories
Specifications
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Contact Humminbird®
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are only available on products
sold outside of the US and Canada by our authorized International Distributors. To obtain a list of
contact our 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
accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
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How GPS and Cartography Work
Multi-Media Card (MMC)
Your FishFinder uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide
detailed underwater information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite navigation
system designed and maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended
for military use; however, civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position
capabilities, typically within +/- 10 meters, depending on conditions. This means that 95% of the
time, the GPS receiver will read a location within 10 meters of your actual position. Your GPS
Receiver also uses information from WAAS (the Wide Area Augmentation System), EGNOS (the
European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), and MSAS (the MTSAT Satellite
Augmentation System) satellites if they are available in your area.
Your FishFinder also has a multi-media card (MMC) slot that
is used to insert optional-purchase cards containing
additional detailed maps. If you insert an MMC that
contains a more detailed chart for a particular location,
your FishFinder will retrieve that chart and display it
automatically. Use the illustration to locate the position of
the MMC slot cover, remove the MMC slot cover, and then
insert the MMC into the slot. The label on the MMC should
face away from you so that you’re looking at the back of the
card. Press down on the card until it clicks into place, then
replace the slot cover, making certain that the gasket is
present and positioned correctly before re-installing the
cover, then replace and tighten the screw snugly - do NOT
overtighten, as this will not improve water resistance, and
may damage the cover.
Multi-Media Card (MMC) Slot
GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth. Your present
position is determined by receiving signals from up to 12 satellites and measuring the distance
from the satellites.
The GPS Receiver included with your FishFinder allows you to combine easy-to-use FishingGPS™
chartplotter and navigation capabilities with advanced fishfinding. The following GPS functionality
is currently supported by the FishFinder when it is connected to the included GPS receiver:
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View current position
View current track (breadcrumb trail)
View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver
Save tracks, waypoints and routes
Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next.
Your FishFinder supports Navionics® Gold Chart marine cartography and Navionics® HotMaps™
2004 Gold for inland fishing.
NOTE: Your FishFinder does not support Navionics® Classic Charts, only Navionics® Gold Charts and
Navionics® HotMaps™ 2004 Gold Charts.
Your unit also comes with a built-in World map with a more detailed map of North America
(Domestic models) or a more detailed map of Europe and Southeast Asia, including Australia and
New Zealand (International models).
Your FishFinder uses the GPS Receiver to determine the position of the boat automatically, and
uses the zoom level settings on a particular view to select the best chart to display. See Viewing
Cartography for more information.
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What’s On the Sonar Display
The FishFinder can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to
your boat, including the following items:
High Sonar Intensity Return
Bait Ball
Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when
the water becomes too shallow.
Cursor - available in Freeze Frame and can be
positioned in the Sonar View to provide depth of a
sonar return and bottom depth below the cursor.
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.
Temperature - water surface temperature.
Timer
-
Elapsed time with Temp/Speed
Accessory or GPS Receiver.
Distance - Distance traveled with Temp/Speed
Accessory or GPS Receiver.
Fish - are displayed 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+TM 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.
Average Speed - Average speed reading with
Temp/Speed Accessory or GPS Receiver.
Speed - if a Temp/Speed accessory or GPS
Receiver is attached, the Matrix™ can display the
speed of the boat, and can keep a Triplog of
nautical or statute miles traveled.
Second Sonar Return - when the sonar signal
bounces between the bottom and the surface of the
water and back again. Use the appearance of the
second return to determine bottom hardness. Hard
bottoms will show a strong second return, while soft
bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all.
200 kHz Fish Symbol
Structure - where fish may be hiding.
Cursor Dialog Box - indicates cursor depth on the
display and the depth of the bottom directly below
the cursor. In addition, the Latitude and Longitude
of the cursor position is shown, the distance to
travel to the cursor position and the bearing to the
cursor position. A waypoint can be marked at the
cursor position for later retrieval and use.
RTS® (Real Time Sonar) Window
Low Sonar Intensity Return
NOTE: Entries in this view that list (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) are available if either device is
connected to the Fishing System. If both devices are connected, then only the information from the
GPS receiver will be displayed on the view.
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Views
Sonar View
The views available on your FishFinder are:
Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. Depth is always displayed. Readouts for
temperature and speed are automatically displayed if the appropriate accessory is connected.
The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window; as new information
is received, the older information is moved across the display to the left. A Digital Depth Readout
is displayed in the upper left corner. A scale with Upper and Lower Depth Range readouts appears
along the right edge of the Sonar View. The scale indicates the distance from the surface of the
water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom. Depth Range is automatically selected
to keep the bottom visible on the display, although you can adjust it manually as well (see Sonar
X-Press™ Menu). Five additional Digital Readouts display information from optional-purchase
accessories. These information boxes can be customized to show only the information desired
(see Setup Menu Tab, Select Readouts).
Sonar views:
Navigation views:
• Sonar View
• Sonar Zoom View
• Big Digits View
• Bird’s Eye View
• Chart View
• Combo View
Sonar View is the default view. When the VIEW key is pressed, the display cycles through the
available views. When the EXIT key is pressed, the display cycles through the available views in
reverse order. Any view can be hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation using the Views
Menu tab.
Sonar View
NOTE: When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar, the view will update
Upper Depth
Range
immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen).
Depth
RTS®
Temperature
Triplog
Window
Cursor
Sonar History
Window
Cursor
Dialog Box
Lower Depth
Range
NOTE: If the Depth number is flashing, it means that the unit is having trouble locating the
bottom. This usually happens if the water is too deep, the transducer is out of the water, the boat
is moving too fast, or for any other reason that the unit can’t accurately receive continuous data.
Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the
Sonar View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be
positioned on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar
return. The RTS® Window continues to update in Freeze Frame. In addition, see the effects of
menu setting changes with Instant Image Update. Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the
display will start to scroll. Freeze Frame is only available in the Sonar View.
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Understanding Sonar History
Bottom Presentation
It is important to understand the significance of the FishFinder 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.
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.
NOTE: A sloping bottom will be represented as a thicker line across the display. Also, harder bottoms
will be typically displayed with red and softer bottoms will be typically displayed with blue.
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window
The sonar returns from the bottom, structure and fish can be represented as either Structure ID®
or WhiteLine®. See Sonar X-Press™ Menu: Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view.
A Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window appears on the right side of the display in the Sonar View only.
The RTS® Window always updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows
only the returns from the bottom, structure and fish that are within the transducer beam. The
RTS® Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return. (See Sonar Menu: RTS® Window).
Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and strong
returns in red.
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 provides an
indication of whether the
return is weak or strong. The
depth of the sonar return is
indicated by the vertical
placement of the return on
the display depth scale.
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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Big Digits View
Sonar Zoom 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 FishFinder. 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.
Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close
together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure. In Zoom
View, the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed
view on the left. The full range view on the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows
what part of the full range view is shown in zoom view on the left; the Zoom Preview Box tracks
the bottom in the full range view.
Big Digits View
As the depth changes, the zoomed view updates automatically to display a magnified image of
the bottom. The Zoom Preview Box shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full range
view. The Zoom Level, or magnification, is displayed in the lower left corner and can be changed
to suit conditions (see Sonar X-Press™ Menu: Zoom Level). Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range
numbers indicate the depth of the water which is being viewed.
Digital Depth
Timer shows the time
elapsed since Triplog
was last reset
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.
Temperature
Distance is the distance
traveled since the Triplog
was last reset
Sonar Zoom View
Voltage - the battery
Upper Depth Range,
voltage.
Full Range View
Depth
Average Speed shows
the speed since the
Triplog was last reset
Upper Depth Range,
Zoom View
Speed
Zoom
Preview Box
Zoomed
View
Full Range View
Lower Depth Range,
Full Range View
Zoom Level
Lower Depth Range, Zoom View
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Bird’s Eye View
Chart View
Bird's Eye View shows a 3D perspective view of the track and the chart land contour from a
point above and behind the boat (the eye point). As the boat turns, the eye point moves to
follow the boat.
Chart View shows cartography from the built-in UniMap™ or an optional MMC map for the area
surrounding your current position. The current track (also known as the position history or
breadcrumb trail) showing where the boat has been, along with saved tracks, waypoints, and the
current route (when navigating), are overlaid on the chart. You can use the 4-WAY Cursor Control
key to shift/pan the chart to another area. You can use the ZOOM (+/-) keys to zoom in and out.
You can use the INFO key to get information on the chart objects near the cursor.
When you press the 4-WAY Cursor key in the Bird’s Eye View, the position of the eye point will shift.
This allows you to move and turn the eye point so that you can look off to the sides, or even behind
the boat. Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT arrow keys on the 4-WAY Cursor key turns the eye point right
or left, while pressing the UP arrow key moves the eye point forward, and pressing the DOWN
arrow key moves the eye point backward.
Chart View with Active Cursor
Depth
Pressing the EXIT key moves the eye point back to its original position behind and above the boat.
Cartography
Boat Icon
Bird’s Eye View
Active Cursor
Track
(Breadcrumb
Latitude and
Longitude
Position of Boat
Depth
Trail)
Map Scale
Latitude and
Longitude
Position of
Cursor
Land
Contours
Distance to
the Cursor
and Bearing
to Cursor
Bearing of
Boat with
Respect to
North
Reference
Boat Icon
Bearing to
Cursor
Speed of Boat
Water Surface
Temperature
Bearing of Boat
with Respect to
North Reference
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Combo View
Viewing Cartography
Combo View is displayed as a split screen, with Chart View on the left and Sonar View on the right
In the Chart or Combo Views, there are several cartography-related functions that you can access
side of the screen. The width of the sonar window can be changed.
using various keys.
Combo View
Panning: Use the 4-WAY Cursor keys to move the chart
around on the display in the direction of the key being
pressed. When you do this, a Bullseye Cursor is drawn at
the center of the screen and is linked to the boat by a
yellow line, even if the boat is off the screen. At the same
time, the temperature and speed boxes in the lower
left corner are replaced with the distance and bearing
from the boat to the cursor position and the
latitude/longitude coordinates of the cursor.
Depth
Sonar Window
Track
(Breadcrumb
Trail)
Cartography
Zooming: Use the Plus (+) key to Zoom In and the Minus
(-) key to Zoom Out showing the cartography at different
scales. The scale is indicated on the left side of the
display. If you zoom in beyond the available chart data,
the display will go into Overzoom mode whereby the
last available chart data is amplified to reflect the scale
Map Scale
Boat Icon
Speed of
Boat
Bearing of
Boat with
Respect to
North
Chart View with Cursor Present
selected. If you zoom in so far that no cartography is
available, a lat/long grid will be drawn instead.
Reference
Water Surface
Temperature
Chart Info: Use the INFO key to get detailed information about the chart. If the cursor is active, you
will see information about the chart objects located near the cursor. If the cursor is not active, the
Chart Info menu will appear. You can select the nearest port, the nearest tide station, or the
nearest current station to see information about any of these objects.
View Orientation
NOTE: The built-in UniMap™ does not contain any Port, Tide or Current information. This
Both Chart and Combo views allow you to choose the orientation of the view. When North-Up
orientation is selected, True North is shown at the top of the display. In other words, objects
located to the north of the boat are drawn above the boat. When Course-Up orientation is
selected, the direction of motion of the boat is shown at the top of the display. In other words,
objects ahead of the boat are drawn above the boat. In both orientations, the view pans
automatically, so that the boat is always centered on the display. When the boat is stationary, it is
drawn as a circle. When the boat is in motion, it takes on a boat shape, pointed in the direction of
motion (always Up in the Course-Up orientation).
information is only available from optional-purchase MMC cards.
Nearest Port: The position and services information for the nearest port to your present position
will be displayed. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will
be centered over the port position. The Cursor Information Boxes at the bottom of the display will
indicate the distance and bearing to the port from your present position.
Nearest Tide Station: Tide information for the nearest tide station to your present position will be
displayed. This includes the position of the station and the times of the high and low tides for
today’s date. A tide graph is also displayed showing the rise and fall of the tides for the 24 hour
time period encompassing the date. You can change the date to look at tide information before or
after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively. Press the EXIT key
to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the tide station
position. The cursor information boxes at the bottom of the display will indicate the distance and
bearing to the tide station from your present position.
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Nearest Current Station: Current information for the nearest current station to your present
position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station and the current changes for
today. Two graphs are also presented that show the time, direction and flow speed of the current
changes for the 24 hour time period of today’s date. You can change the date to look at current
information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key
respectively. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be
centered over the current station position. The Cursor Information Boxes at the bottom of the
display will indicate the distance and bearing to the current station from your present position.
Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation, and are used in trip
planning. You can link individual waypoints together by using the GOTO key. A route represents
your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each waypoint to the next. As you
travel a route, staying on the route line is the most efficient way to get to your destination,
although you should always look out for obstacles not shown on the chart. Your FishFinder can
store up to 10 routes that can each contain up to 20 waypoints.
Tracks consist of detailed position history, and are displayed as a breadcrumb trail of trackpoints.
The Current Track shows the position history since the unit was powered up (maximum of 2000
trackpoints displayed). You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time. Your FishFinder can
store up to 10 saved tracks, each containing 2000 trackpoints. The current track represents your
actual path so far.
Introduction to Navigation
Use the FishFinder to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those waypoints
via a saveable route (representing the shortest intended distance between waypoints). You can
also view and save tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat.
Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint
Save your current position as a waypoint: On any view, press the MARK key to save the current
position of the boat as a waypoint.
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks
Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points. Your
FishFinder can store up to 750 waypoints.
Save the cursor position as a waypoint: On the Chart or Combo view, use the Cursor key to
designate the position you want to save as a waypoint. Then press the MARK key to save the
marked position as a waypoint.
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks
Save a position from the sonar history: On the Sonar view, use the Cursor key to point to a feature
in the sonar history (also called the Sonar Saver feature). Press the MARK key to create a waypoint
at the location where that sonar reading was taken. The new waypoint will also record the depth
at that location.
Off Course
Alarm Limits
Depth
Route
NOTE: When you save a waypoint by any of these methods, a numerical waypoint name is
automatically assigned. You can edit the waypoint information later to give it a different name and
select an icon to represent it (see Waypoint submenu on the Navigation Main Menu Tab).
Track
Waypoint
XTE: Cross Track
Error. Distance of
Boat from Route
Display the Waypoints Submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main
Menu System, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. Select Waypoints and
press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Waypoints submenu.
Program a specific position as a waypoint: To create a waypoint that is NOT your current position,
from the Waypoints submenu, select the Create option and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Use the
Cursor keys to program a waypoint name, latitude, longitude, and icon before selecting Save.
BRG: Bearing to
Waypoint
Speed of Boat
Bearing of
Boat with
Respect to
North
Edit a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to
display a list of saved waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor
key. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move from field to field, and the UP and DOWN Cursor
keys to changes values once you are in a field. In the Waypoint Name, Latitude and Longitude
fields, use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the letter or number. All upper and lower case
DTG: Distance
to Go to
Waypoint
Reference
Water Surface
Temperature
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letters are available, as well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters. In the Waypoint Icon
field, use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the icon used to represent the waypoint on the
Combo and Chart Views. You can exit these fields with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by
pressing the EXIT key. Select Save and press the RIGHT Cursor key to save your changes.
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid
Add or Remove a Waypoint Target: From the Waypoints submenu, select Target and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to target. A target
consisting of concentric circles centered on the selected waypoint will appear on all of the
navigation views; the target shows various distance ranges from the targeted waypoint. To
remove the target, choose Remove Target from the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
To make it easier to select a waypoint, select Sort By and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to
select a sort order:
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Name shows the waypoints alphabetically
Time shows the most recently-created waypoint first
Distance shows the closest waypoint first.
Chart View with Target
Delete a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key
to display a list of waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to delete, then press the RIGHT Cursor
key. You will be asked to confirm deletion before the waypoint is actually deleted.
Waypoint Target
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position
Navigate to the cursor position: From the Chart or Combo view, use the Cursor key to select a
position or waypoint to which you want to navigate. Press the GOTO key. Navigation will begin
immediately.
Map Scale
Navigate to a specified waypoint: Press the GOTO key, then choose the waypoint to which you
would like to navigate from the waypoint list and press the RIGHT Cursor key to select it.
NOTE: By repeating the previous instructions, you can add more waypoints to create a longer multi-
segment route.
Skipping a waypoint: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Skip Next Waypoint and press
the RIGHT Cursor key. If there is not another waypoint to skip to, navigation will be cancelled.
Cancel navigation: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Cancel Navigation and press the
RIGHT Cursor key. Canceling navigation removes the route and any waypoints created using the
GOTO key, but does not remove any saved routes from memory. You will be prompted to save the
current route when you cancel navigation.
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Add or Remove a Trolling Grid: From the Waypoints submenu, select Grid and press the RIGHT
Cursor key to display a list of waypoints. Select the waypoint to which you want to add the grid.
The trolling grid will appear on all of the navigation views, and can be used as a guide when
trolling around a waypoint. The grid can be rotated to any desired heading using Grid Rotation
from the Navigation Main menu. To remove the trolling grid, choose Remove Grid from the
Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
Save, Edit or Delete a Route
Save the current route: While you are navigating, the current route can be saved. From the
Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Save Current Route and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigation
will continue.
Display the Routes submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu
System, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. Select Routes and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to display the Routes submenu.
Chart View with Grid
Create a route: From the Routes submenu, select Create and press the RIGHT Cursor key. A Route
Edit screen will be displayed with an empty route. You can name the route, add waypoints to the
route from the list of all waypoints, and order the waypoints in the route using the Cursor keys.
Waypoint
Trolling Grid
Edit a saved route: From the Routes submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. A Route
Edit screen will be displayed. Select the route you wish to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Re-
name the route or change, delete or re-order the waypoints used in the route.
Map Scale
Delete a saved route: From the Routes submenu, select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select the route you wish to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key. You will be asked to confirm
your choice by pressing the RIGHT Cursor key again before the route is deleted.
Travel a saved route: From the Routes submenu, select Travel and press the RIGHT Cursor key. A
list of saved routes will appear. Select the route you wish to travel and press the RIGHT Cursor key
to make this route the current route and begin navigation. You may also travel the route in either
forward or reverse order.
Route Info: From the Routes submenu, select Info and press the RIGHT Cursor key. A list of saved
routes will appear. Select the route for which you want information, and press the RIGHT Cursor
key. The list of waypoints in the route will be shown, with the distance and bearing from each
waypoint to the next, as well as the distance and bearing from the current position to the first
waypoint in the route.
NOTE: Only one waypoint can have either a target or a grid at one time. If you apply a target or a
grid to a new waypoint, the original waypoint will lose its target or grid.
NOTE: The spacing of the rings on the waypoint target and the spacing of the grid lines on the
trolling grid is the same as the length of the scale bar on the left edge of the display. Zooming in or
out will decrease or increase the spacing, respectively.
Save or Clear a Current Track
Save the current track: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Save Current Track and press
the RIGHT Cursor key. The track will remain on the display, but will change from black to gray.
To remove the track completely from the display, see Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks.
NOTE: When you save a track, a name is automatically assigned. The track name consists of a
date/time stamp, but can be re-named later (see Edit a Saved Track).
Clear the current track: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Clear Current Track and press
the RIGHT Cursor key. The track will be removed from the display and discarded.
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Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks
VIEW Key
Display the Tracks Submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu
System, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. Select Tracks and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to display the Tracks submenu.
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 View Menu Tab).
Edit a saved track: From the Tracks submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display
the list of saved tracks. Select the track you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. When the
Edit Track dialog box appears, use the Cursor keys to move between fields. In the Track Name field,
the UP and DOWN Cursor keys change the letter or number. All upper and lower case letters are
available, as well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters. You can exit the Track Name field
with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key. Select Save and press the RIGHT
Cursor key to save your changes.
INFO Key
Press the INFO key while in Bird's Eye, Chart or Combo View to display
information about objects that are nearest to an active cursor.
If the cursor is not active, the following menu will be displayed. Use the
4-WAY Cursor key to select Nearest Port, Nearest Tide Station or Nearest
Current Station, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to display the requested
information.
Delete a saved track: From the Tracks submenu, select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key to
display the list of saved tracks. Select the track you want to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key.
You will be asked to confirm deletion before the track is actually deleted.
NOTE: The built-in Uni-Map™ does not contain Port, Tide or Current
information. This information is only available from optional purchase
MMC cards.
Hide or display a saved track: From the Tracks submenu, select Visibility and press the RIGHT
Cursor key to display the list of saved tracks. Select the track you want to hide or display and use
the Cursor keys to select Hidden or Visible. Press the EXIT key to return to the Tracks submenu.
MENU Key
The MENU key is used to access the menu system.
Key Functions
Your 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.
Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up
Options menu.
POWER/LIGHT Key
X-Press™ Menu - Press the MENU key once for the X-Press™ Menu. The X-Press™ Menu allows you
to access frequently-used settings without having to navigate through the whole menu system.
When the X-Press™ Menu is displayed, you can use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to move to a
particular menu choice. As soon as you alter a parameter (using the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys) the
X-Press™ Menu will collapse temporarily, and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu
setting change, allowing you to see the effects of your action immediately. Reactivate the
X-Press™ Menu by using the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.
The POWER/LIGHT key is used to turn the FishFinder on and off, and also to
adjust the backlight and background color of the display. Press the
POWER/LIGHT key to turn the unit on. The Title screen is then displayed until the
FishFinder begins sonar operation.
To adjust the backlight or to adjust the display background color, press
the POWER/LIGHT key to access the Light and Background menu. Use
the 4-WAY Cursor 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 menu.
Main Menu - Press the MENU key twice for the tabbed Main Menu System. The Main Menu
System is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms,
Sonar, Navigation, Setup, Views, and Accessories tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select a tab; then use the DOWN or UP key to
select the menu item, and the LEFT or RIGHT key to alter a menu setting.
Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT key for 3 seconds to turn the unit off. A message will appear
telling you how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs. Your FishFinder should always be
turned off using the POWER/LIGHT key. This will ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any
menu settings will be saved.
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4-WAY Cursor Control Key
EXIT Key
The 4-WAY Cursor Control Key has multiple functions, depending on the
situation:
The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation:
Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the display in the
Sonar View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed. The cursor can be positioned on
the Sonar View using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key.
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If an alarm is sounding, pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm.
If a menu tab is selected, pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return to the view.
If a menu is active, pressing EXIT will return to the previous level in the menu system.
Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order.
If Freeze Frame is active, pressing EXIT will return to a scrolling display.
If the Cursor is active, pressing EXIT will remove the cursor from the display.
Active Cursor - In the Bird's Eye View, the 4-WAY Cursor Control key controls the motion of the
eyepoint. In the Chart and Combo Views, the 4-WAY Cursor Control key pans the charts.
Menu Selection - Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list,
then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting.
NOTE: Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately - no further action is required.
MARK Key
Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a waypoint, either
at the current boat location, or, if the Cursor is active, at the current Cursor
location.
GOTO Key
If the Cursor is active, pressing the GOTO key while in any view creates a waypoint
and starts navigation towards that waypoint. If the Cursor is not active, pressing
the GOTO key displays the list of waypoints, so that you can select the waypoint
towards which you want to navigate.
ZOOM (+/-) Key
Press the - or + ZOOM keys while in any of the Navigation Views or the
Sonar Zoom View to change the scale of the view to appear closer or
farther away.
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Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu, then use the 4-WAY Cursor
LEFT or RIGHT key to select a tab, and use the DOWN or UP key to select
a specific menu item under that tab, then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys
again to change a menu setting. Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the
top of the tab. A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you
can scroll to additional menu choices using the DOWN Cursor key. A right
or left arrow on a menu choice means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information.
Powering Up the Unit
Turn on your FishFinder by pressing the POWER key. The
Title screen is displayed until the FishFinder begins
operation. Your FishFinder will begin Normal or Simulator
operation, depending on the presence or absence of a
transducer.
NOTE: The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in
Normal or Advanced User Mode.
Main Menu System
Normal User Mode
FF595c Title Screen
User Mode (Normal or Advanced) - An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest
level of control over the FishFinder and Normal Mode for users who desire greater simplicity and
fewer menu choices. Additional Advanced menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu
system when you navigate to specific menus while in Advanced Mode. Any changes made while in
Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode. See Setup Menu Tab:
User Mode for specific instructions on changing to Advanced User Mode.
The Menu System
The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main components of the menu
system are:
Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up
Options menu.
X-Press™ Menu - The X-Press™ Menu allows you to access the settings
that are changed frequently without having to navigate through the
whole menu system. Press the MENU key once to display the X-Press™
Menu. When you select a menu item from the X-Press™ Menu, the
menu will collapse, leaving only the menu choice on the screen. Use the
Up or Down Cursor keys to reactivate the X-Press™ Menu.
Sonar Tab, Normal Mode
NOTE: The X-Press™ Menu choices will vary depending on which view is
X-Press™ Menu
active when you press the MENU key, as well as whether you are in Normal
or Advanced User Mode. Either the Sonar or Navigation X-Press™ Menu
will appear, depending on the view you are in.
Main Menu Tabs - Less frequently-adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu System.
The Main Menu system is organized under the following tab headings to help you find a
specific menu item quickly: Alarms, Sonar, Navigation (if the GPS Receiver is attached), Setup
and Views.
Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode
Total Screen Update - when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar View, the view
will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen).
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Start-Up Options Menu
System Status
Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to
access the Start-Up Options menu.
Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. Exit System Status
by powering your FishFinder off.
Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor keys to position the
cursor, then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the
following choices. If you wait too long, the system will
default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted:
• Normal
The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using
System Status:
• Self Test
• Accessory Test
• GPS Diagnostic View.
• Simulator
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.
• System Status
• PC Connect (use with PC Connect Cable).
See the following paragraphs for more information about
each of these choices.
Start-Up Options Menu
Normal Operation
Use Normal operation 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
System Status Self Test Screen
Use the Simulator to learn how to use your FishFinder before
taking your boat on the water. The Simulator is a very
powerful tool that simulates on the water operation,
providing a randomly-updated display. We recommend going
through this manual while using the Simulator, since all of the
menus function and affect the display the way they actually
do when in Normal operation.
Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the
system.
NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the
paddlewheel has moved since your FishFinder was
powered up.
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).
Manually selecting Simulator from the Start-Up Options menu
allows you to pre-configure your Matrix™ for on the water operation.
Simulator
Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use.
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.
Accessory Test Screen
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GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS receiver. The sky chart
shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a signal strength bar.
A dark grey bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position. A light
gray bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored, but is not yet being used.
Sonar X-Press™ Menu
(Sonar Views Only)
The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides access to the settings most
frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the
Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
NOTE: The GPS Diagnostic View only appears if the GPS Receiver is connected.
NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as
whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode or what transducer
is currently selected.
This view also reports the current position, local time and date, and other numeric information.
The current GPS Fix Type is reported as No Fix, 2D Fix, 3D Fix, or Enhanced. An Enhanced fix has
been augmented using information from WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS. A 3D or Enhanced Fix is
required for navigation. HDOP (the Horizontal Dilution of Precision) is a GPS system parameter
which depends on the current satellite configuration. HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated
Position Error.
Sonar X-Press™ Menu
GPS Diagnostic View
Sky Chart
Satellite
Being Used
Satellite Being
Monitored
Current Latitude
and Longitude
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Sensitivity
Upper Range
(Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar and Big Digits Views Only)
Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display.
Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris
in the water; however, the display may become too cluttered. When operating in very clear
water or greater depths, increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest.
Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in
murky or muddy water. If Sensitivity is adjusted too low, the display may not show many
sonar returns that could be fish.
Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar, Split Sonar and
Big Digits Views. The Upper Range menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced
(see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode) and can only be accessed from the Sonar, Split Sonar 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), and
will show greater detail for that 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 you are in Advanced Mode, then highlight Upper Range on the Sonar
X-Press™ Menu.
Sensitivity at Low
Sensitivity at Medium
Sensitivity at High
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Upper Range
setting. (0 to 990 feet or 0 to 327 meters [International Models Only], Default = 0)
To adjust the Sensitivity:
1. Highlight Sensitivity on the Sonar X-Press™ menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Sensitivity
setting. (Low = 1, High = 20, Default = 10)
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Lower Range
Bottom View
Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed.
Automatic is the default setting. When in automatic mode, the lower range will be adjusted by
the unit to follow the bottom. Selecting a specific setting locks the depth range into Manual mode.
Use both Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range manually when looking
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 Bottom
Presentation for more information.
for fish or bottom structure.
will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen when you
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start manually adjusting the Lower Range to indicate that you are in Manual mode.
To adjust the Bottom View:
1. Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
For example, if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only interested in
the first 30 feet (surface to a depth of 30 feet) you should set the Lower
Depth Range limit to 30. The display will show the 0 to 30 foot range,
allowing you to see a more detailed view than you would see if the display
went all the way to the bottom.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View setting.
(Structure ID, WhiteLine, Default = Structure ID)
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. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower
Range setting. (AUTO, 10 to 1000 feet, 3 to 330 meters [International Models Only],
Default = AUTO)
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 in the Sonar Views 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. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Chart Speed
setting. (1-9, Ultra, where 1 = Slow, 9 = Fast, Ultra = Fastest, Default = 4)
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu
(Navigation Views Only)
Save Current Track
Save Current Track allows you to save the current track being
displayed. After the current track is saved, a new current track is started.
The Navigation X-Press™ Menu provides access to the settings
most frequently used. Press the MENU key once while in the
Bird's Eye View, the Chart or the Combo View to access the
Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
To Save Current Track:
1. Highlight Save Current Track on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate saving the current track.
NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings, such
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To save the current track, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel saving the current track, press the LEFT Cursor key.
as whether you are currently navigating.
Clear Current Track
Clear Current Track allows you to clear the current track being
displayed and start a new track at the present position.
To Clear Current Track:
Navigation X-Press™ Menu
1. Highlight Clear Current Track on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate clearing the current track.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To clear the current track, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel clearing the current track, press the LEFT Cursor key.
Save Current Route
(Only When Navigating)
Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed. This menu choice will
only appear when you are currently navigating a route.
To Save Current Route:
1. Highlight Save Current Route on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate saving the current route.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To save the current route, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel saving the current route, press the LEFT Cursor key.
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Skip Next Waypoint
(Only When Navigating)
Remove Grid
(Only if a Grid is Active)
Skip Next Waypoint removes the next waypoint from the current route. This menu choice will
Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display. This menu choice will only appear when
only appear when you are currently navigating a route.
a grid has already been applied to a waypoint.
To Skip Next Waypoint:
To Remove a Grid:
1. Highlight Skip Next Waypoint on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate skipping the next waypoint.
1. Highlight Remove Grid on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to remove the grid.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To skip the next waypoint, press the RIGHT Cursor
key once more. To cancel skipping the next waypoint, press the LEFT Cursor key.
Sonar Window
(Combo View Only)
Cancel Navigation
(Only When Navigating)
Sonar Window sets the size of the Sonar Window in the Combo View. Sonar Window can only be
accessed from the Combo View.
Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This menu choice
will only appear when you are currently navigating a route. This will not delete a previously-
saved route.
To Set the Size of the Sonar Window in the Combo View:
1. Highlight Sonar Window on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to adjust the size of the sonar window.
(Wide, Medium, Narrow, Default = Medium)
To Cancel Navigation:
1. Highlight Cancel Navigation on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate canceling navigation.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To cancel navigation, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To avoid canceling navigation, press the LEFT Cursor key.
Remove Target
(Only if a Target is Active)
Remove Target removes the waypoint target from the display. This menu choice will only appear
when a target has already been applied to a waypoint.
To Remove a Target:
1. Highlight Remove Target on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to remove the target.
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Sonar Menu Tab
Fish ID+™
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and
then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab.
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. Single beam sonar
FishFinders represent targets as orange Fish Symbols.
NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such
as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode or what
transducer is currently selected.
200 kHz 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.
Sonar Menu
Transducer Cone and Fish Arches
To turn Fish ID+™ on or off:
1. Highlight Fish ID+ on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to turn the Fish ID+™ setting On or Off.
(On, Off, Default = On)
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Fish Sensitivity
Depth Lines
(Advanced)
Fish 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 Sensitivity is used in
conjunction with Fish ID+™. Fish ID+™ must be On for Fish Sensitivity to affect the ability of the
FishFinder to identify sonar returns as fish.
Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections that are separated by three horizontal
depth lines. The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale. You can either turn Depth
Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see
Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
To change the Fish Sensitivity setting:
1. Highlight Fish Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish Sensitivity setting.
(Low = 1, High = 10, Default = 5)
Depth
Lines
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window
RTS® Window sets the RTS® Window to either Wide or Narrow, or
turns it off in the Sonar View. The RTS® Window always updates at the fastest rate possible and
only displays returns that are within the transducer beam. (See Real Time Sonar [RTS®] Window
for more information.)
To change the RTS® Window setting:
1. Highlight RTS Window on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the RTS® Window setting.
(Wide, Narrow, Off, Default = Wide)
To change the Depth Lines setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Depth Lines on the Sonar
main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines setting On or
Off. (Off, On, Default = Off)
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Surface Clutter
(Advanced)
Max Depth
(Advanced)
Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration.
The lower the setting, the less surface clutter will be displayed. The Surface Clutter menu choice is
available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation. The performance of your FishFinder can be
tuned to the maximum depth you will be fishing in by setting the Max Depth. When a maximum
depth is set, your FishFinder will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth, thus
increasing overall performance. When Max Depth is set to Auto, the FishFinder will acquire
bottom readings as needed (within the capacity of the unit). If the bottom is deeper than the Max
Depth setting, the digital depth readout will flash, indicating that the FishFinder cannot locate the
bottom. The Max Depth menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup
Menu Tab: User Mode).
Surface
Clutter
To change the Max Depth setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Max Depth on the Sonar
main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Max Depth setting.
(AUTO, 10 to 1000 feet, 3 to 330 meters [International Models Only], Default = AUTO)
Water Type
To change the Surface Clutter setting:
(Advanced)
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Surface Clutter on the Sonar
main menu.
Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. The Water Type menu choice
is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Surface Clutter setting.
(Low = 1 to High = 10, Default = 5)
NOTE: In salt water, what would be considered a large fish might be 2 to 10 times bigger than a large
fish in fresh water (depending on the type of fish you are seeking). The salt water setting allows for
a greater range in fish size adjustment to account for this. Also, make sure that the Water Type is set
accurately, especially in salt water, as this affects the accuracy of deep water depth readings.
Noise Filter
(Advanced)
To change the Water Type setting:
Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the display from sources such as
your boat engine, turbulence, or other sonar devices. The Noise Filter menu choice is available
when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Water Type on the Sonar
main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Water Type setting.
(Fresh, Salt, Default = Fresh)
NOTE: The Off setting removes all filtering; Low, Medium and High settings add progressive
filtering of the sonar returns. In some deep water situations, the High setting may actually hinder
your unit’s ability to find the bottom.
To change the Noise Filter setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Noise Filter on the Sonar
main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Noise Filter setting. (Off,
Low, Medium, High, Default = Off)
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Navigation Menu Tab
Tracks
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System,
then press the RIGHT cursor key to select the Navigation tab.
Tracks allows you to view the Tracks submenu.
To view the Tracks Submenu:
NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings.
1. Highlight Tracks on the Navigation main menu.
Tracks Submenu
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Tracks
submenu.
The Tracks Submenu contains the following menu choices:
Edit allows you to select a previously-saved track and edit its name.
Delete allows you to delete a track from a list of previously-saved tracks.
Visibility allows you to display or hide each saved track.
Waypoints
Waypoints allows you to view the Waypoints submenu.
To view the Waypoints Submenu:
1. Highlight Waypoints on the Navigation main menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the
Waypoints submenu.
Waypoints Submenu
The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices:
Create allows you to create a new waypoint and edit it immediately. The current boat position will
be used as the default, but you can set the coordinates to any valid position. The Icon used to
represent the waypoint in the Chart and Combo Views can also be changed.
Edit allows you to choose from a list of previously-saved waypoints, then edit the Name, Position
(Latitude and Longitude) and select the Icon that will be used to represent the waypoint in the
Chart and Combo Views.
Delete allows you to delete a waypoint from the list of saved waypoints.
Go To allows you to select a waypoint and start navigation toward that waypoint, or add that
waypoint to the end of the current route.
Navigation Menu
Target allows you to apply a target to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints.
Grid allows you to apply a trolling grid to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints.
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Routes
Chart Detail Level
Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much chart detail you
want displayed on the Navigation Views. Basic shows land areas, ports, obstructions and restricted
areas. Navigation shows navaids, landmarks, ferryways and navigation routes in addition to the
Basic information. Underwater shows depth contours, fishing areas, underwater wrecks, tides and
currents in addition to the Basic and Navigation information. All shows roads, buildings, railways,
and other notations in addition to the Basic, Navigation and Underwater information.
Routes allows you to view the Routes submenu.
To view the Routes Submenu:
1. Highlight Routes on the Navigation main menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the
Routes submenu.
Routes Submenu
To change the Chart Detail Level setting:
1. Highlight Chart Detail Level on the Navigation main menu.
The Routes Submenu contains the following menu choices:
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Chart Detail Level
setting. (Basic, Navigation, Underwater, All, Default = All)
Create allows you to create a new, empty route and add waypoints to it immediately.
Edit allows you to select a previously-saved route and edit its name and the waypoints on it.
Delete allows you to delete a route from a list of previously-saved routes.
NOTE: Some chart details are only available on optional-purchase MMC charts.
Travel allows you to select a previously-saved route to use as the current route; this menu setting
also begins navigation on this route. Routes can be traveled in either the forward or reverse
direction.
Map Borders
Map Borders allows you to display or hide map borders. A Map
Border indicates an area which contains a different map.
Info displays information about the route, including the distance and bearing from each waypoint
to the next.
Map Borders
View Orientation
View Orientation allows you to select whether the Chart and
Map
Combo Views should be drawn North-Up or Course-Up.
Borders
To change the View Orientation setting:
1. Highlight View Orientation on the Navigation main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the View Orientation setting.
(North-Up, Course-Up, Default = North-Up)
NOTE: The View Orientation setting does not apply to the Bird's Eye View.
To change the Map Borders setting:
1. Highlight Map Borders on the Navigation main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Map Borders setting.
(Hidden, Visible, Default = Hidden)
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Lat/Lon Grid
Grid Rotation
Lat/Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a grid showing latitude
and longitude lines.
Grid Rotation allows you to set the orientation of the trolling grid
in degrees, where a setting of 0° displays a standard North, South, East, West alignment. See
Waypoints for information on how to set a Grid.
To change the Lat/Lon Grid setting:
To change the Grid Rotation setting:
1. Highlight Lat/Lon Grid on the Navigation main menu.
1. Highlight Grid Rotation on the Navigation main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Lat/Lon Grid setting.
(Hidden, Visible, Default = Hidden)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Grid Rotation setting.
(0° to 89°, Default = 0°)
Spot Soundings
Spot Soundings allows you to display or hide spot soundings,
Trackpoint Interval
Trackpoint Interval allows you to select the time period between
trackpoints. The current track can only contain up to 2000 trackpoints, so longer time periods
cause the track to extend back further in time, but will be less detailed.
which are depth measurements shown on the chart.
NOTE: Spot Soundings are only available on optional-purchase MMC charts.
NOTE: Trackpoint Interval works in conjunction with Track Min Distance. Both conditions must be
met before a trackpoint is added to the current track.
To change the Spot Soundings setting:
1. Highlight Spot Soundings on the Navigation main menu.
To change the Trackpoint Interval setting:
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Spot Soundings setting.
(Hidden, Visible, Default = Hidden)
1. Highlight Trackpoint Interval on the Navigation main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Trackpoint Interval
setting. (1 second, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds or 60 seconds,
Default = 15 seconds)
Shaded Depth
Shaded Depth allows you to change the depth used for shading
NOTE: During slow travel or drift, setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small
values will allow you to increase the track resolution.
on the chart views.
To change the Shaded Depth setting:
Track Min Distance
1. Highlight Shaded Depth on the Navigation main menu.
(Advanced)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Shaded Depth setting.
(Off, 1 to 60 Feet, Default = 16 Feet)
Track Min Distance allows you to set a minimum distance of travel before a trackpoint is added
to the track.
NOTE: Track Min Distance works in conjunction with Trackpoint Interval. Both conditions must be
met before a trackpoint is added to the current track.
North Reference
North Reference allows you to have bearings displayed with one
To change the Track Minimum Distance setting:
of two orientations: True North or Magnetic North.
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Track Min Distance on the
Navigation main menu.
To change the North Reference setting:
1. Highlight North Reference on the Navigation main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Track Min Distance
setting. (1 to 300 feet or 1 to 100 meters [International Units Only], Default = 16 ft, 5 m)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the North Reference setting.
(True, Magnetic, Default = True)
NOTE: During slow travel or drift, setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small
values will allow you to increase the track resolution.
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Map Datum
(Advanced)
Clear Map Offset
(Advanced)
Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the FishFinder to match
Clear Map Offset allows you to clear the Map Offset. Clear Map Offset is only accessible if a Map
those of a paper map.
Offset is currently active.
To change the Map Datum setting:
To Clear Map Offset:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Map Datum on the
Navigation main menu.
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Clear Map Offset on the
Navigation main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Map Datum setting.
(Default = WGS 84)
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to clear the Map Offset.
Delete All Nav Data
Set Simulation Position
(Advanced)
(Advanced)
Delete All Nav Data allows you to delete all saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes. This menu choice
Set Simulation Position allows you to set the position of the boat used in the Simulator.
should be used with caution.
To set the Simulation Position:
To Delete All Navigation Data:
1. Activate the cursor and move it to the new coordinates.
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Delete All Nav Data on the
Navigation main menu.
2. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Set Simulation Position on the
Navigation main menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to delete all navigation data.
3. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to change the Simulation Position setting.
Set Map Offset
(Advanced)
Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by the FishFinder.
NOTE: The Map Offset will be applied to all maps and not just the map that requires the correction.
The Map Offset should be cleared if a different map is to be used.
To change the Map Offset setting:
1. Activate the cursor and move it location where the Map Offset will be applied.
2. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Set Map Offset on the
Navigation main menu.
3. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to set the Map Offset.
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Alarms Menu Tab
Depth Alarm
From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the Main
Menu System. The Alarms tab will be the default selection.
Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less
than the menu setting.
To change the Depth Alarm setting:
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.
1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm setting.
(OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 0.5 to 30 meters [International Models Only], Default = OFF)
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.
Alarms Menu
To change the Fish ID Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Fish ID Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Alarm setting.
(Off, All, Large/Medium, Large, Default = Off)
All
Large/Medium
Large
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. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Low Battery Alarm
setting. (Off, 9.0V - 13.5V, Default = Off)
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Temp Alarm
Arrival 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.
Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has either exceeded the
distance to the destination waypoint, or has entered the Arrival Alarm Circle, based on the menu
setting when navigating. Arrival Alarm allows you to set how close the boat must be to the
destination waypoint before the Arrival Alarm will sound.
To change the Arrival Alarm setting:
To change the Temp Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Arrival Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
1. Highlight Temp Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Arrival Alarm setting. (Off,
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Alarm setting.
30 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models Only], Default = 150 ft, 50 m)
(Off, 32-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius [International Models Only]], Default = Off)
Drift Alarm
Drift Alarm sounds when the boat has exceeded the distance
from the boat’s anchored position, based on the menu setting. Drift Alarm allows you to set the
size of a perimeter around the boat’s anchored position; if the anchored boat drifts outside of that
perimeter, the Drift Alarm will sound.
Off Course Alarm
Off Course Alarm sounds when the boat has moved too far off
course based on the menu setting when navigating. Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far
the boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound.
Drift Alarm Circle
Off Course
Limits
Arrival Alarm
Circle
To change the Off Course Alarm setting:
To change the Drift Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Off Course Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
1. Highlight Drift Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Off Course Alarm
setting. (Off, 30 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models Only],
Default = 300 ft, 100 m)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Drift Alarm setting.
(Off, 30 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models Only], Default = Off)
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Alarm Tone
Setup Menu Tab
Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound. A brief tone will
be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the tone that you can hear best.
From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed
Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT cursor key until the
Setup tab is selected.
To change the Alarm Tone setting:
NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such
as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode and what
accessories are attached to the unit.
1. Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Alarm Tone setting.
(High, Medium, Low, Default = Medium)
NOTE:
Units - Temp
Units - Distance
Units - Speed
Language
(International Models Only)
(Only if Temp/Speed is Connected)
(Only if Temp/Speed is Connected)
(International Models Only)
(Only if Temp/Speed is Connected)
(Advanced)
Triplog Reset
Select Views
Select Readouts
Depth Offset
Temp Offset
Speed Calibration
(Advanced, Sonar View Only)
(Advanced)
(Advanced)
(Advanced, Only if Temp/Speed Connected)
Setup Menu
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Units - Depth
Units - Speed
Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth-related
Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related
readouts.
readouts.
To change the Units - Depth setting:
To change the Units - Speed setting:
1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup menu.
1. Highlight Units - Speed on the Setup menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Depth setting.
(Meters [International Models Only], Feet, Fathoms; Default is Meters for International
models, and Feet for Domestic models)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Speed setting.
(kph [International Models Only], mph, kts, Default = kph for International models and
mph for Domestic models)
Units - Temp
User Mode
(International Only)
User Mode sets the menu system to either Normal or Advanced.
When set to Normal (default setting), only the basic menu options are shown. When set to
Advanced, additional menu choices are available.
Units - Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature-related readouts. International
Models Only.
To change the User Mode setting:
To change the Units - Temp setting:
1. Highlight User Mode on the Setup menu.
1. Highlight Units - Temp on the Setup menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the User Mode setting.
(Normal, Advanced, Default = Normal)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Temp setting.
(Celsius, Fahrenheit; Default = Celsius)
Language
(International Only)
Units - Distance
Units - Distance selects the units of measure for all distance-
related readouts.
Language selects the display language for menus. International Models Only.
To change the Units - Distance setting:
To change the Language setting:
1. Highlight Units - Distance on the Setup menu.
1. Highlight Language on the Setup menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Distance setting.
(Domestic Models: Statute Miles, Nautical Miles; Default = Statute Miles; International
Models: Meters/Kilometers, Meters/Nautical Miles, Feet/Statute Miles, Feet/Nautical
Miles; Default = Meters/Kilometers)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Language setting.
(Default = English)
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Triplog Reset
Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero. The Triplog provides the
following information: timer for elapsed time, distance traveled
since last reset, and average speed.
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 5 fixed-position data windows arranged around
the left and bottom edges of the Sonar View screen, or whether a
particular window will be turned off, displaying nothing in that area;
you can access this menu choice only when in Advanced User Mode
(see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
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 menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset.
Data windows can display readouts from supported accessories such
as Temp/Speed. Each data window can either be empty or contain
one of the following:
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.
Select Readouts
• Heading
• Navigation
• Position
• Speed
• Temperature
• Time + Date
• Triplog
Restore Defaults
• Voltage.
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 menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control 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.
Default Sonar View
To Select Readouts:
Customized Sonar View
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Select Readouts on the Setup
main menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure.
3. The Select Readouts submenu will appear, showing a list of all Readouts. Use the UP or
DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular Readout position, then use the RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor keys to change what will be displayed at that position. (Heading, Navigation,
Position, Off, Speed, Temperature, Time+Date, Triplog, Voltage)
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Depth Offset
(Advanced)
Local Time Zone
(Advanced)
Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boats
keel. Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth
from the waterline. Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the
depth from the keel. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup
Menu Tab: User Mode.)
Local Time Zone selects your time zone in reference to the time reported by the GPS receiver when
Time+Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Select Readouts). This menu
choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
To change the Local Time Zone:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Local Time Zone on the
Setup menu.
To change the Depth Offset setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Depth Offset on the Setup
menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Local Time Zone
(Default = EST [UTC-5] - Eastern Standard Time).
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Offset setting.
(-10.0 to +10.0 feet or -3 to 3 meters [International Models Only], Default = 0)
Daylight Savings Time
(Advanced)
Temp Offset
Daylight Savings Time adjusts the time display to account for local Daylight Savings Time.
Selecting On adds one hour to the time display adjusted for your local time zone. Selecting Off
leaves the time display as adjusted for your local time zone. This menu choice is available only
when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
(Advanced)
Temp Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered. This menu choice is
available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
To change the Daylight Savings Time setting:
To change the Temp Offset setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Daylight Savings Time on the
Setup menu.
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Temp Offset on the Setup
menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to turn Daylight Savings Time On or
Off. (Off, On, Default = Off)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Offset setting.
(-10.0 to +10.0 degrees, Default = 0)
Position Format
Speed Calibration
(Advanced)
(Advanced, with Temp/Speed Only)
Position Format selects the format of the latitude and longitude position display. This menu
choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered, and will appear in the
menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once,
when the unit is in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
To change the Position Format setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Position Format on the
Setup menu.
To change the Speed Calibration setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Speed Calibration on the
Setup menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Position Format.
(dd.ddddd°, dd°mm.mmm', or dd°mm'ss", Default = dd°mm.mmm')
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Speed Calibration
setting. (-20% to +20%, Default = 0%)
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Time Format
(Advanced, International Only)
NMEA Output
(Advanced)
Time Format changes the time format used by the unit This menu choice is available only when
in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: 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 Select Readouts).
NMEA Output turns the NMEA output on or off. This menu choice is available only when in
Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
The following NMEA sentences are output:
DPT- Depth
To change the Time Format:
MTW - Water Temperature
GLL - Lat/Lon Position
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Time Format on the Setup
menu.
GGA - GPS Fix Data
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Time Format. (12 hour,
24 hour, Default = 12 hour)
RMC - Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
VTG - Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
ZDA - Time and Date
Date Format
When navigating, the following NMEA sentences are also output:
(Advanced, International Only)
APB - Autopilot Sentence B
Date Format changes the date format used by the unit This menu choice is available only when
in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.) International Models Only. Date
Format selects the format for the date display when Time + Date is selected as a Digital Readout
on the Sonar View. (see Select Readouts).
BWR - Bearing and Distance to Waypoint
RMB - Recommended Minimum Navigation Info
To turn NMEA Output on or off:
To change the Date Format:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight NMEA Output on the Setup
menu.
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Date Format on the Setup
menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the NMEA Output to On or
Off (Off, On, Default = Off).
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Date Format.
(mm/dd/yy, dd.mm.yy or yy.mm.dd, Default = mm/dd/yy)
Sonar
Sonar deactivates Sonar and removes the Sonar Views from the
view rotation. (Off, On, Default = On)
To turn Sonar on or off:
1. Highlight Sonar on the Setup menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Sonar to On or Off
(Off, On, Default = On).
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Views Menu Tab
Troubleshooting
From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed
Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor
Control key until the Views tab is selected. This menu tab
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. The following views are available:
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,
• Bird’s Eye View
• Chart View
the power cable is wired correctly, with red to positive battery terminal and black to
negative terminal or ground
• Combo View
•
•
the fuse is operational
• Sonar View
the battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts.
• Sonar Zoom View
• Big Digits View
• Accessory Test
• GPS Diagnostic View
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:
Views Menu
•
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.
To Change the View Status of Any View:
1. Highlight the View main menu tab.
•
•
Replace the non-functioning transducer with a known good transducer if available and
power up the control head again.
2. Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to select a View.
3. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the status of the view from
Hidden to Visible.
Check the transducer cable. Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded.
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Display Problems
Finding the Cause of Noise
There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems
with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the following table for
some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions:
Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and high
sensitivity readings. One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference:
Possible Source of Noise
Isolation
Problem
Possible Cause
Other electronic devices
Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the
problem goes away, then turn them on one at a time to
see if the noise re-appears.
The control head loses power at If the power output of your boat’s engine is unregulated,
high speeds.
the control head may be protecting itself using its over-
voltage protection feature. Make sure the input voltage
does not exceed 20 Volts.
The boat’s engine
To determine whether the boat’s engine is the source of
the noise, increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral
and stationary to see if the noise increases
proportionately; if noise appears when you rev the
engine, the problem could be the spark plugs, alternator,
or tachometer wiring. Replace the spark plugs with
resistor plugs, install an alternator filter, or route the
control head power and transducer cables away from the
engine wiring.
When the boat moves at higher The transducer position may need to be adjusted. A mix
speeds, the bottom disappears of air and water flowing around the transducer
or suddenly weakens, or the (cavitation) may be interfering with the interpretation of
display contains gaps.
sonar data. See your Installation Guide for suggestions on
adjusting the transducer position.
Electrical noise from the boat’s engine may be interfering
with sonar reception. See Finding the Cause of Noise for
more information.
Cavitation from the boat’s
propeller
Turbulence created by the propeller can cause noise;
make sure the transducer is mounted at least 15” (38 cm)
from the propeller, and that the water flows smoothly
over the face of the transducer at all times.
There are no fish detected, even Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is not
when you know they are in the positioned correctly (i.e. mounted at an angle, not
water under the boat, or sonar straight down), or there is some kind of mechanical
readings seem weak or faulty.
interference, either because it is mounted inside a hull
that is too thick for proper sonar transmission, the bond
between the transducer and the hull is not airtight, or
because the transducer is dirty. Check with your
Installation Guide for guidance on re-positioning the
transducer, and make sure the transducer is clean.
Low battery voltage may be affecting the power of signal
transmission.
Electrical noise from the boats engine may be interfering
with sonar reception. See Finding the Cause of Noise for
more information.
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Humminbird® FishFinder Accessories
Specifications
Accessories customize the FishFinder to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new
technology. When an accessory is connected to the FishFinder, additional menus and readouts are
added automatically to the Main Menu System. Accessories available today that are supported by
your FishFinder include:
Depth Capability..............................................................................................................................1000 ft (330 m)
Power Output ........................................................................ 300 Watts (RMS), 2400 Watts (Peak to Peak)
Operating Frequency ........................................................................................................ 200 kHz Single Beam
Area of Coverage............................................................................................................ 20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz
Target Separation ................................................................................................................ 2½ Inches (63.5 mm)
Power Requirement ................................................................................................................................ 10-20 VDC
LCD ............................................................................................................................................................ 240V x 320H
Transducer.................................................................................................................................................. XHS-9-20-T
Transducer Cable Length ...................................................................................................................... 20 ft (6 m)
GPS Connection Cable: purchase the GPS Connection Cable in order to connect a handheld or
other NMEA* GPS-compatible device that you may already own to your FishFinder.
*NMEA 0183 is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data communication.
accessories to grow your FishFinder!
NOTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase. You can visit our website at
www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for
additional details.
NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
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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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