Humminbird Fish Finder Wide Vision User Manual

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION  
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW  
Determining How to Mount the Transducer  
Your Humminbird fishfinder includes a standard  
transducer. This transducer can be mounted on the  
transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass  
hull boat.  
The transom installation, which is the most widely used,  
places the transducer on the outside of the boat hull. This  
technique produces the least signal loss, and provides a  
way to adjust the transducer after installation. The  
mounting hardware included is designed to protect both  
the boat and the transducer should the boat strike debris in  
the water or when trailering.  
As an alternative to transom mounting, it is possible on many  
fiberglass-hulled boats to glue the transducer on the inside of  
the boat hull. Since fiberglass has similar sonar  
characteristics as water, the sonar signal can pass through  
the boat hull with minimal loss. The hull of the boat must be  
single layer construction (not double-hulled) Also, any air  
trapped in the lamination of the fiberglass would prevent the  
sonar signal from passing through.  
Inside the hull installations require no holes be drilled into the  
boat and through experimentation, high-speed operation  
comparable to transom mounting can be achieved. Two-part  
slow cure epoxy (not included) is required to glue the transducer in place.  
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INSTALLATION PREPARATION  
ALTERNATE MOUNTING METHODS  
ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS  
Your Humminbird fishfinder comes with everything necessary for installation and  
operation on most boats. However, there are several situations which may require a  
different type of transducer. Inboard boats, wood or metal hulls, and sail boats create  
unique transducer mounting needs Alternate transducers and mounting methods are  
detailed below.  
Portable Mounting  
The standard transducer can be adapted for portable  
installations with a portable mounting kit available from  
Humminbird. This accessory adapts your transducer to a  
suction cup mount for temporary installation on the boat hull  
or other surface.  
Trolling Motor Mounting  
The standard transducer can also be adapted to mount on  
most trolling motors using a different accessory kit. This  
accessory includes a bracket and hose clamp that allows  
mounting the transducer to the body of most trolling motors.  
Thru-Hull Mounting  
Thru-hull transducers install through a hole drilled in the hull  
of the boat. Larger boats or boats with inboard motors create  
turbulence that make transom mounting ineffective. Also,  
hulls that are very thick or are double layered, or made from  
materials such as wood or metal, (which do not conduct  
sonar signals) make inside the hull mounting inadvisable.  
Thru-hull mounting may require the use of a fairing block to level the transducer with the  
waterline. Also, since special tools and knowledge may be required to perform this type  
of installation, it is best to refer to a qualified marine technician.  
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TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE  
TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE  
Other transducers are available as replacements for the standard transducer. You may  
exchange your new and unassembled transducer for another type by returning it to the  
address listed in Customer Support. Some transducers may have additional cost. Refer  
to the Accessory catalog or call Customer Support for information.  
BEGINNING INSTALLATION  
Now that you have determined the transducer mounting method you can begin  
installation of your new Humminbird fishfinder. The installation guide included on the  
next few pages provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of the control  
head and transducer. For transom mount transducer installations you will need the  
mounting template included with your manual.  
In addition to the parts included you need the following for installation and operation:  
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A powered hand drill and various drill bits  
Philips and flat-head screwdrivers  
A ruler or measuring tape  
Pen or pencil  
12 volt power source (your boat’s battery)  
A 1-amp fuse  
A fuse holder (if you are wiring directly to the boat’s battery)  
Silicone sealant (for sealing drilled holes)  
2-part, slow-cure epoxy (for inside the hull transducer installations)  
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INSTALLATION  
TRANSOM INSTALLATION  
Do not begin this transducer installation until you read the Installation  
Preparation in the Operation Guide. This chapter contains information critical to  
the correct installation of your transducer.  
Due to the wide variety of boat hulls, only general instructions are presented in  
the installation guide. Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements that  
should be evaluated prior to installation.  
TRANSOM INSTALLATION  
Step One - Determine Where to Mount the Transducer  
Begin the transducer installation by determining where on the  
transom to install the transducer. Consider the following to find  
the best location:  
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It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is  
relatively free of turbulent water, As a boat moves through the  
water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat, and  
the thrust of the propeller(s). This turbulent water is normally  
confined to areas immediately aft of ribs, strakes or rows of  
rivets on the bottom of the boat, and in the immediate area of  
the propeller(s) (Figure 1). On outboard or inboard/outboard  
boats it is best to stay at least 15” (40cm) to the side of the  
propeller(s).  
If possible, viewing the transom of the boat while the boat is  
moving will provide the best means of locating turbulence free  
water. If maximum high-speed operation is a high priority, this  
is the recommended method. If this is not possible, select a  
location on the transom where the hull forward of this location  
is smooth, flat, and free of protrusions or ribs.  
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The transducer when mounted should point straight down.  
The design of the transducer will accommodate a wide range  
of deadrises and remain ported straight down (Figure 2).  
On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the transducer on the step.  
Never mount the transducer on the transom behind a step, as this area of the  
transom will not be in contact with the water at high speed (Figure 3).  
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TRANSOM INSTALLATION  
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If the propeller(s) is (are) forward of the transom, it may be impossible to find an  
area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique or transducer type  
should be considered.  
Step Two - Drill the Mounting Holes  
1. Remove the mounting template from the front of the Operations Manual.  
2. Hold the template on the transom of the boat in the location where the transducer  
will be installed (Figure 4). Align the template vertically, ensuring the lower edge of  
the transom meets with the bottom corner of the template.  
3. Using a pencil or punch, mark the two mounting holes  
shown on the template onto the transom. Do not mark or  
drill any other holes at this time.  
4. Using a 5/32” (4mm) bit drill the two holes to a depth of  
approximately 1" (3cm). On fiberglass hulls, it is best to  
start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits  
to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer  
coating.  
Step Three - Assemble the Transducer  
1. Attach the Pivot to the transducer body as shown in Figure  
5, using the #8 – 3/8” (9mm) long allen headed pivot screw,  
the headed pin, the two flat washers, and the two toothed  
lock washers.  
Note: The toothed lock washers must be positioned  
between the transducer and the pivot ears. The flat  
washers must be positioned to the outside at the pivot  
ears.  
2. Using the AIlen wrenches provided, loosely tighten the pivot  
screw (Figure 6). Do not completely tighten the assembly at  
this time, so the pivot angle can be adjusted later.  
3. Insert the pivot/transducer assembly into the mounting  
bracket as shown in Figure 7. Do not snap the assembly  
closed.  
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TRANSOM INSTALLATION  
Step Four - Mount the Transducer to the Transom  
1. Apply silicone sealant to the mounting holes drilled into the transom.  
2. Align the transducer assembly with the drilled holes in the transom (Figure 8).  
3. Use either a flat head screwdriver, a 5/16" (8mm) hex driver, or a 5/16" (8mm)  
socket to mount the assembly. Using the two #10 – 1”  
(25mm) long slotted hex head screws, mount the transducer  
assembly to the transom as shown. Do not fully tighten the  
mounting screws in order to vertically adjust the transducer.  
Snap the pivot down into place.  
Step Five - Adjust the Running Position of the Transducer  
The bracket allows height and tilt adjustment, the pivot screws  
allow angular adjustment. Initially, adjust the transducer as  
described in the following paragraphs. Further adjustment may  
be necessary to refine the instillation after high speed testing.  
1. First adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body so its  
length is parallel with the length of hull of the boat. Then  
pivot the transducer down so the rear is about 1/4 inch  
(6mm) lower than the front (Figure 9).  
2. Fully tighten the two pivot screws using the Allen wrenches.  
It may be necessary to retighten the pivot screws after the  
initial use as the plastics may still be seating to the lock  
washers.  
3. Adjust the height of the assembly so the face of the  
transducer is 3/16" (4.5mm) beneath the lower edge of the  
transom (Figure 10). Mark the position of the mounting  
bracket on the transom with a pencil.  
4. Force the pivot to the up position to gain access to the  
mounting screws. Assure the transducer location has not  
changed, then fully tighten the two mounting screws (Figure  
11). Snap the pivot back down.  
Confirm the pivot angle has not changed.  
Note: A third screw location is provided for the  
mounting bracket. Drill this hole and install the screw after final testing and  
adjustments have been completed.  
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TRANSOM INSTALLATION  
Step Six - Route the Cable  
There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the to the area where the  
control head will be installed. The most common procedure routes the cable through the  
transom into the boat.  
Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other  
wiring that the cable can be routed along. Do not cut or shorten  
the transducer cable and try not to damage the cable insulation.  
Route the cable as far as practical from the VHF radio antenna  
cables or tachometer cable to reduce the possibility of  
interference.  
If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend  
the transducer cable up to a total of 50' (15 m). Call Humminbird  
Customer Support for more information.  
Follow these steps to route the cable through the transom:  
1. Drill a 5/8” (16mm) hole above the water line. Route the  
cable through the hole.  
2. Fill the hole with silicone sealant.  
3. Place the escutcheon plate over the hole and attach with the two #8 x 5/8” (16mm)  
screws.  
4. Secure the cable by attaching the cable camp to the transom using a #8 x 5/8”  
(16mm) screw.  
Note: The transducer will pivot up to 90 degrees in the bracket. Allow enough  
slack in the cable for this movement. It is best to route the cable to the side of the  
transducer so the cable will not be damaged by the transducer during movement.  
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INSTALLATION  
INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION  
INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION  
Inside the hull installation requires the mount system and control  
head be installed and operational. See Installing the Control Head  
for instruction on installing the unit.  
Inside the hull mounting generally produces good results in single  
thickness fiberglass-hulled boats. Humminbird cannot guarantee  
depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the  
hull of the boat since some signal loss occurs. The amount of loss  
depends on hull construction and thickness, and the installation.  
This installation requires slow-cure two-part epoxy. Do not use  
silicone or any other soft adhesive to install the transducer, as this  
material reduces the sensitivity of the unit. Five minute epoxy has  
a tendency to cure before all the air bubbles can be purged.  
Step One - Determine the Mounting Location  
Begin the transducer installation by determining where inside the  
hull to install the transducer. Consider the following to find the  
best location:  
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Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are  
mostly free from turbulent water. Avoid ribs, strakes, and other  
protrusions as these create turbulence (Figure 14).  
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As a general rule, the faster the boat can travel the further aft  
and closer to the centerline of the hull the transducer has to be  
located to remain in contact with the water at high speeds.  
Step Two - Test the Mounting Location  
There is no opportunity for adjustment after the transducer glued  
in place. Therefore, it is best to perform a trial installation on inside the hull transducers  
first, and run the boat at high speeds to determine the best mounting area.  
1. At the identified mounting location, lay the transducer body face down with the  
pointed end towards the bow.  
2. Fill the hull with enough water to submerge the transducer body. Use a sand filled  
bag or other heavy object to hold the transducer in position.  
The transducer cannot transmit through air. The water purges any air from between  
the transducer and the hull and fills any voids in the coarse fiberglass surface.  
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INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION  
3. Power up the Control Head.  
4. Run the boat at various speeds and water depths while observing the screen on the  
Control Head. If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the  
bottom at higher speeds, the transducer needs to be moved. If depth performance is  
required, test the fishfinder in water at the desired depth. Test different locations in  
the hull until the optimum performance is achieved.  
Step Three - Permanently Mount the Transducer  
1. Once the mounting location is determined, mark the position of the transducer.  
2. Remove the water from inside the hull and thoroughly dry the  
mounting surface. If the surface is excessively rough, it may be  
necessary to sand the area to provide a smooth mounting  
surface.  
Ensure the mounting area is clear and dry.  
3. Mix an ample quantity of two-part slow-cure epoxy slowly and  
thoroughly. Avoid trapping air bubbles.  
4. Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull (Figure  
16).  
5. Press the transducer into place with a slight twisting motion to  
purge any trapped air from underneath, keeping the pointed end  
of the transducer body pointed forward (Figure 17).  
Note: Proper operation requires the pointed end of the  
transducer body to face towards the bow.  
6. Weight the transducer so it does not move while the epoxy is curing.  
When the epoxy cures, no water is necessary inside the hull. Neither water, spilled  
gasoline, or oil will affect the performance of the transducer.  
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INSTALLATION  
CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION  
CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION  
Step One - Determine Where to Mount  
Begin the installation by determining where to mount the control head. Consider the  
following to determine best location:  
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The cables for power, transducer and temp/speed accessories (if applicable) should  
be installed first and must reach the mounting location. Extension cables are  
available.  
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There are two ways to route the cables to the unit: through a  
hole in the mounting surface underneath the mounting bracket  
or from a hole outside the mounting bracket. Routing the cables  
down under the mount provides maximum weather protection;  
however this is not always feasible if the area under the  
fishfinder is inaccessible. In this case, route the cables through  
a hole at another location and cover with the supplied hole  
cover.  
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The mounting surface should be adequately supported to  
protect the fishfinder from excessive wave shock and vibration,  
and provide visibility while in operation.  
The mounting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to  
pivot and swivel freely, and for easy removal and installation  
(Figures 18-19).  
Step Two - Connect the Power Cable to the Boat  
A 6’ (2m) long power cable is included to supply power to the  
fishfinder. You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge  
multi-stranded copper wire.  
CAUTION: Some boats have 24 or 36 volt electric systems. Be  
sure your unit is connected to a 12 VDC power supply.  
The Power can be connected to the boat's electrical system at two  
places: a fuse panel, usually located near the console, or directly to the battery.  
If a fuse terminal is available, use crimp-on type electrical connectors (not included) that  
match the terminal on the fuse panel. Attach the black wire to ground, and the red wire  
to 12 VDC power (Figure 20). Be sure to use a one amp fuse in the connection. If you  
must wire the control head directly to a battery, be sure to install an inline fuse holder  
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CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION  
and one amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the unit (Figure 21). Humminbird is  
not responsible for over voltage or over current failures.  
In order to minimize the potential for interference with other  
marine electronics a separate power source (such as a  
second battery) may be necessary.  
Step Three - Drill the Mounting Holes  
1. Set the mounting bracket in place on the mounting  
surface. Mark the four mounting screw locations with a  
pencil or punch.  
2. Set the mounting bracket aside, and drill the four  
mounting screw holes using a 9/64” (3.6mm) bit.  
Step Four - Run the Cables  
1. If the cables must pass through a hole underneath the  
mounting surface, mark and drill a 1” (25mm) hole  
centered between the four mounting holes (Figure 22).  
Note: if the cables must pass through the mounting  
surface at a different location, drill the 1" (25mm) hole at  
that location and pass the cables through from  
underneath. Also, you must break out the tabs on the  
rear of the mounting base using needle nose pliers  
(Figures 24-25).  
2. Insert all cables through the 1” (25mm) hole from beneath  
the mounting surface.  
3. Pass the cables through the grommet (if the cable hole is  
underneath the mounting bracket) then press the grommet  
in place around the cables and into the 1” (25mm) hole.  
4. Pass the cables through the mounting base, out the top of  
the mounting bracket.  
5. Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled holes.  
Insert the four flathead wood screws into the mounting holes and tighten fully (Figure  
23).  
Optional: If the cables pass outside the mounting bracket, install the hole cover  
over the hole and fasten in place using the two #8 x 7/8” (22mm) wood screws  
(Figure 24).  
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CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION  
Step Five - Assembling the Connector Holder  
1. Insert the cable connectors into the connector holder.  
The cable connectors are labeled, and there are  
corresponding labels on the connector holder (Figure  
26). The slots for the connectors are keyed to prevent  
reverse installation, so do not force the connector into  
the holder.  
2. Carefully pull the excess cable from beneath the -  
mounting surface so the connector holder aligns with the  
mounting holes on the front of the mounting bracket  
(Figure 27).  
3. Snap the support plate to the rear of the connector  
holder (Figure 28).  
4. Insert the connector holder into place and use the two  
#6-32 x ¾” (9mm) screws to fasten it to the mounting  
bracket (Figure 28).  
5. Install the control head by sliding it onto the mounting  
bracket until it is fully seated. To remove the unit simply  
depress the latch on the rear of the unit and lift (Figure  
29).  
Your Humminbird is now ready for operation.  
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TEST THE INSTALLATION  
TEST THE INSTALLATION  
Testing should be performed with the boat in the water, however you can initially  
confirm basic operation with the boat trailered.  
Press POWER once to turn the unit on. There will be an audible chirp when any button  
is pressed to confirm the button press. If the unit does not power-up, ensure the unit is  
fully seated on the mount and that power is available.  
The first screen provides four options: Start-up, Options, Simulator, and Diagnostic. A  
message at the bottom of the screen indicates the transducer connection. If no  
transducer is detected (or one is not connected), the message will indicate this and the  
unit will go into simulator after the initial screen times out.  
Note: the transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer  
detection.  
If a transducer is detected, the unit will enter “Start Up” or normal operation unless you  
choose another option. If you do not press any button before the timer reaches “0”, the  
normal operation screen is displayed. If the boat is in water, sonar data appears.  
If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout, the unit is working  
properly. Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2’ but less than the depth  
capability of the unit and the transducer is fully submerged. Remember the sonar signal  
cannot pass through air.  
If the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high-speed  
performance. If the unit-functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the  
bottom at higher speeds, the transducer requires adjustment. Refer to the appropriate  
transducer installation section for more detail.  
Note: it is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments  
before optimum high-speed performance is achieved.  
Important: For Transom Mount transducer installations, install the third mounting screw  
after the final transducer adjustments.  
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TESTING THE INSTALLATION  
After installing your Wide Vision unit and transducer, you are ready to test the installation. Testing should  
be performed on the water, since that is the best way to confirm your transducer's performance.  
With your boat in the water, press POWER once to turn the unit on. If you press and hold the POWER  
button, the simulator will be enabled. To power the unit for normal operation, press and release the  
POWER button. Notice that when any button is pressed there is an audible "chirp" that confirms the  
button press.  
Momentarily, information will begin to "march" across the screen from right to left. Remember that as  
each column advances on the screen, it contains information gathered from several transmit and receive  
cycles. The column of information on the far right side of the screen is the most current information, or the  
view directly under your boat. If your boat is moving, an accurate depiction of the terrain you have just  
covered is created on-screen.  
Increase your boat speed to ensure that the transducer remains in contact with turbulence-free water at  
higher boat speeds. All Humminbird depthsounders are designed to work at speeds of 70 MPH or more,  
however, use caution when operating any boat at high speed. (High-speed testing does not apply to  
portable or trolling motor mounted transducers)  
If the Wide Vision fails to locate the bottom and advance information across the screen as shown, ensure  
first that the depth of the water is not in excess of the unit's capability. Also, ensure that the unit is fully  
seated on the mount, and the cable connections are correct. (The label on the cable connector matches  
the label on the connector holder).  
If no audible "chirp" is heard when pressing the POWER button, the power cable or the fuse terminal may  
be the problem. If the unit obviously powers up, but no bottom information is seen on the display, the  
transducer is most likely the problem.  
If the Wide Vision unit operates well at idle or slow speeds, but loses the bottom or displays erroneous  
readings at higher speeds, the transducer is losing intimate contact with the water at high speed. If your  
transducer is transom mounted, adjusting the running angle and depth of the transducer may solve the  
problem. Several test runs and transducer adjustments may be necessary to optimize transducer  
performance.  
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USING THE WIDE VISION  
SIMULATOR OPERATION  
The Wide Vision is simple to use. Simply press the POWER button, and the unit will automatically locate  
the bottom, adjust the depth range and sensitivity to an appropriate level, and draw a picture of the terrain  
beneath your boat. If POWER is the only button you press, you will benefit from the advanced automatic  
bottom tracking capability of the unit.  
However, if you choose to experiment with the many features and controls the Wide Vision offers, you  
can customize the presentation of information to suit your particular needs. The Wide Vision offers a wide  
variety of settings and types of display, to satisfy any sonar need.  
The Wide Vision contains a simulator which allows you to use the unit as if you were on the water. This  
simulator is invaluable for learning how to operate the many features of the Wide Vision unit.  
With the unit turned off, press and hold POWER until you hear a continuous chirp. This initiates the  
simulator operation and "simulator" will be displayed at the top of the screen. Your Wide Vision will  
simulate all functions as if it were actually on the water.  
To exit the simulator, press POWER to turn the unit off. Pressing POWER again will power-up the unit for  
normal operation.  
When in simulator operation, the Wide Vision unit will respond to control inputs as if it were in actual  
operation, so feel free to experiment with the many features and functions to customize the Wide Vision  
unit for your particular application.  
The Wide Vision remembers many user settings made while in actual operation, even if power is  
disconnected. If setting adjustments are made while using the simulator they will not be retained and the  
unit will default to the latest adjustments made during actual operation.  
WHAT YOU SEE ON SCREEN  
The first thing you may notice about the Wide Vision unit is the high-resolution, wide screen LCD display.  
The LCD display uses super-twist technology, for maximum viewability and is ruggedized for tough shock  
and vibration endurance. The display is also backlit for nighttime operation, and uses special components  
so it can operate at temperatures more extreme than you are likely to encounter.  
The Wide Vision allows you a number of ways to display sonar information. Some features are used in  
conjunction with special accessories such as the Boat Speed and Water Temperature gauge, or "Wide  
Side" side looking transducer.  
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Figure A shows the default screen layout. With the speed and temperature gauge connected a distance  
back number is displayed which represents the linear distance of the sonar information being displayed.  
The faster your boat is traveling, the greater the distance number. If you are not using the  
temperature/speed accessory, the screen layout will be slightly different, as shown in Figure B.  
If you are using the Wide Side accessory transducer, the screen layout will look like Figure C.  
Later, you will learn of another feature called "advanced operation". This feature uses yet another screen  
layout as shown in Figure D which maximizes the display for the terrain and target presentation.  
The number of vertical pixels (picture elements or dots) in a given depth range determines the display  
resolution, or ability to differentiate targets close to the bottom or other targets. The Wide Vision is  
capable of distinguishing between targets only 6 inches apart, and show fish within 6 inches of the  
bottom.  
On all screens but the Wide Side view, the horizontal line at the top of the display is the "Zero" line. This  
represents the surface of the water. The "Zero" line will always have a gap which moves as the screen  
updates. This gap lets you know that the display is updating even if the bottom terrain remains the same  
or is not visible on the selected depth range. The farthest right column of information is the most recent  
information, and it shows what is directly under your boat.  
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At power-up, the Wide Vision locates the bottom and adjusts the depth range to a setting most  
appropriate for that depth. The bottom will be usually shown about 2/3 of the way down the display. The  
Structure ID depiction of the bottom may appear differently in different situations. If the bottom is very  
hard and smooth, the bottom depiction will be narrow and dense. If the bottom is mud or soft sand, the  
bottom depiction will be thick and less dense. This indicates that much of the sonar signal is absorbed by  
the soft bottom. If the bottom is rugged and varying, such as a rocky bottom, the depiction will be textured  
and vary in density. Structure, such as submerged trees or brush, or other objects are clearly displayed  
above the solid bottom return, in varying densities of pixelization. This bottom depiction is useful in  
locating structure, by comparing relative density as well as depth.  
The transmitted sonar signal travels downward, and is reflected back toward the surface by the bottom or  
other objects for display on screen.  
The signal does not stop there - it is reflected downward again by the surface of the water, and a weak  
"second return" is usually visible if the depth range is sufficient to see it. A second return is shown in the  
figure below. Some users use this second return as an indicator for setting the sensitivity bias.  
If a target is detected between the surface and the bottom, it is displayed as a fish symbol. Depending on  
the strength of the signal reflected from the object, one of three different size symbols is used. These  
reflected signals are "normalized" for depth, so that a small fish does not appear to be a large fish if it is  
close to the boat.  
Since some species of fish tend to be better reflectors of sonar than others, the strength of return is not  
always an accurate indicator of fish size, however, typically, the larger the fish, the larger the signal  
return.  
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Additionally, since the Wide Vision uses a dual beam transducer, each of the two beams is evaluated  
independently, and some directional indication is possible. If a target is seen in the narrow beam, it is  
located directly under your boat, and is displayed as a solid fish symbol. If a target is seen in the wide  
beam only, it can be assumed that the target is at the outside of the sonar coverage area, not directly  
under the boat, and is displayed as a hollow fish symbol.  
CONTROL FUNCTIONS  
The Wide Vision unit uses only seven buttons to control all functions. The controls are divided into two  
groups: POWER, STOP, and LIGHT are one group, and the Menu System controls are the other group.  
When any button is pressed, an audible "chirp" will verify the control input.  
POWER, as previously discussed, powers the Wide Vision for normal operation. Also,  
if the unit is powered off, press and hold POWER until you hear a continuous "chirp" to  
enable simulator operation as discussed in "Simulator Operation." Pressing POWER  
when the unit is in normal or simulator operation will power the unit off.  
STOP freezes the display to allow closer study. Pressing STOP again will resume  
normal operation. Also, if a menu is on-screen, STOP will retain the menu onscreen  
until STOP is pressed again. The digital bottom depth will continue to update, as usual,  
even if the display is stopped.  
LIGHT enables a two-level display backlight and backlit keypad. Pressing once will  
turn the light on low, pressing a second time will increase the backlight to the high  
setting, and pressing a third time will turn the backlight off.  
The four remaining buttons work together to control the Menu System - an array of  
menu controlled functions.  
MENU brings a menu on-screen for adjustment, or if a menu is already present, the  
next menu in sequence will appear. Menus will go off-screen and normal operation will resume after a  
short period of time. If you wish to keep the menu on-screen for an extended period of time, press STOP.  
UP arrow selects the next larger or next sequential adjustment within the menu. Holding an Arrow button  
down will cause the unit to continue to make the adjustment, until a limit is reached, and the limit alarm  
sounds.  
DOWN arrow selects the next smaller adjustment within the menu.  
ENTER is used to toggle other menu options on and off.  
All menus use the same general layout as shown in the sample menu at the right. The heading of the  
menu is at the top. The area in the center is controlled by the UP and DOWN arrows, and the area under  
the horizontal line is controlled by the ENTER button. Not all menus are affected by all controls, but the  
layout is the same regardless. Pressing MENU repeatedly will sequentially display all available menus.  
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MENU FUNCTIONS  
The following section explains each  
menu in detail, and how these  
adjustments can be used to extract the  
maximum information from the sonar  
returns. With several exceptions, once a  
setting has been changed, the Wide  
Vision will remember that setting until it is  
again changed, even if power is  
disconnected.  
The Wide Vision uses a special "dual  
element" transducer that transmits a wide  
and narrow beam simultaneously. Using  
two different beams allows the unit to  
compare the returns from each beam individually, the 16 degree narrow beam element only, and "Wide"  
which uses only the 53 degree element. Different onwater situations and personal preference may dictate  
the use of only one element, however the Wide Vision is designed to gather maximum information when  
both narrow and wide elements are used simultaneously (Dual). Pressing ENTER will display additional  
information about the selected beam's width of bottom coverage. The width of bottom coverage number is  
displayed onscreen and is continually updated depending on the water's depth.  
If you are using the optional Wide Side transducer, and have selected side-looking operation, the adjust-  
and gain more information about the terrain below.  
For instance, if a fish is detected in the wide beam only, the target may be some distance from your boat,  
however, if a target is detected in the narrow beam, the fish is directly under your boat. This directional  
information about the target is shown on-screen as hollow fish symbols for wide beam returns, and solid  
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fish symbols for narrow beam returns.  
The options in the Transducer menu are "Dual", which uses both transducer elements for transmitting and  
receiving the sonar signals, "Narrow" which selects ments available in the Transducer menu will be "Left",  
"Right", and "Both". More information about these options is discussed in "Wide Side Operation".  
Sensitivity  
As the Wide Vision receives returned signals, the  
sensitivity of the receiver is adjusted automatically based  
on a number of factors such as the depth of the water, and  
the signal clarity. In murky water, full of debris, the Wide  
Vision will select a lower sensitivity setting. In clear water,  
where there is little debris to defract the sonar signal, the  
sensitivity is set higher.  
The Sensitivity menu allows you to "bias" this automatic  
setting up or down based on personal preference.  
You can select a bias of +5 to -5, for 11 different bias  
settings. A bias setting of "0" has no effect on the  
automatic function. A +3 setting selects a sensitivity setting  
three steps higher than the unit would normally select, so  
even the smallest returns are displayed on-screen.  
A setting of -2 sets the sensitivity two steps below what the unit would normally select, so only the largest  
targets or other returns are displayed.  
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Another use of the Sensitivity menu is to select the bottom representation. The Wide Vision normally  
displays a variable Structure ID bottom, which can allow experienced users to determine the texture or  
relative hardness of the bottom. For simplicity, you can select a black bottom using the ENTER button.  
This blackens in the display below the bottom for easiest recognition of the bottom location, even from a  
great distance.  
Range  
The Wide Vision adjusts the depth range automatically, so the bottom return is displayed at the bottom  
1/3 of the display. This leaves the top 2/3 to display anything between the surface and the bottom. As  
your boat moves over deeper or shallower water, the unit adjusts the depth range of the display to keep  
the bottom return in the same general area on the screen.  
However, you may choose to control this range adjustment manually. By pressing ENTER, you can select  
manual operation, meaning the unit will no longer adjust the depth range automatically. The depth range  
selected is controlled by the UP and DOWN arrow buttons. Ranges of 0-15', 30', 60', 120', 180', 240',  
360', 480', 600' & 1000' can be selected. An on-screen icon indicates whether the unit is in "AUTO"  
(automatic) or "MNL" (manual) range control.  
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If you alter the depth range, Manual operation is automatically selected. This feature is valuable if you are  
only interested in targets near the surface. The Wide Vision will always display the digital depth of the  
water, regardless of whether the bottom is shown on the selected depth range.  
Zoom  
Another form of range control is Zoom. Zoom allows  
selection of various ranges for full screen viewing, while  
maintaining a view of the full range. By using the display to  
view a smaller area, the effective display resolution is  
increased, and the units ability to separate targets close  
together is enhanced.  
The zoom range is determined by the depth range in use  
when Zoom is enabled. In shallow water, when the 15' or  
30' depth range is used, the zoom range will be 7-1/2'. If  
the 60' or 120' depth range is in use, the zoom range will  
be 15', if a 180' - 480' depth range is used, the zoom range  
will be 30', and if the 600' - 1000' range is in use, the zoom  
range will be 60'.  
To enable Zoom, adjust the horizontal lines to the depth of the zoom range using the UP and DOWN  
arrow buttons, then enable Zoom using the ENTER button.  
Once you are in zoom, refer to the preview area and adjust the depth of the zoom range by using the UP  
and DOWN arrow buttons. The Zoom menu will not appear when an adjustment is made unless MENU is  
pressed.  
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The digital depth readout will continue to track the bottom even when Zoom is enabled.  
Bottom Lock is a function of zoom, except the depth adjustment is controlled automatically to view the  
area immediately above the bottom. This is especially useful if you are looking for structure or minor  
variations in terrain in areas of relatively flat bottom terrain. To enable Bottom Lock, press ENTER until  
the "BL" is highlighted. The zoom range will be controlled by the current depth range, as in Zoom, and will  
be indicated on the Zoom menu.  
Bottom Alarm  
The Wide Vision contains an audible alarm to warn you of shallow water depths. This alarm is adjustable  
from 2' to 99' of depth. To enable the alarm, simply adjust the alarm depth using the UP and DOWN arrow  
buttons, and press ENTER. Whenever the depth of the water beneath your boat is equal to or less than  
the selected alarm depth, a continuous alarm will sound.  
To disable the alarm, either move to deeper water, or select the Bottom Alarm menu, and press ENTER  
to turn the alarm off.  
Fish Alarm  
The Fish Alarm alerts you to the presence of fish, or other targets not attached to the bottom, in the water  
beneath your boat. The Fish Alarm has 3 different settings which correspond to the 3 different size fish  
targets shown on-screen.  
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To enable Fish Alarm, use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to adjust the size return you want to be  
alerted to: large fish only, large and medium size fish, or all fish. Then press ENTER to enable the alarm.  
Remember that it is impossible for sonar to deter mine if a signal return is a fish or some other type of  
object or suspended debris. Any object not connected to the bottom is normally a fish and is portrayed as  
a fish symbol. The strength of the reflected sonar signal from a target is a good indicator of the size of the  
target, and the fish symbol displayed represents the strength of the signal reflected from it.  
ID  
ID is the automatic identification of target returns based on the strength of the returned signal and other  
factors. Three options are available: ID "On" displays targets' as one of three different size fish symbols.  
arrow buttons, and press ENTER. Whenever the depth of the water beneath your boat is equal to or less  
than the selected alarm depth, a continuous alarm will sound.  
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ID+", the default setting, provides more information about the location of the target by attaching depth  
"strings" showing the digital depth of the target. When there are numerous targets on-screen, not every  
target depth is shown, to avoid excessive clutter on-screen.  
ID "Off" disables the units interpretation of targets, and displays the "raw" sonar information as it is  
received. Advanced users may prefer this type of presentation, so they can make there own interpretation  
from the information displayed.  
TripLog  
TripLog provides a time/distance calculation, based on input from the speed accessory. The timer is  
started when the unit is first powered, and distance information is collected to provide elapsed distance  
since power up, and the average speed. To enable the TripLog display, press ENTER.  
The TripLog can be reset at any time by pressing STOP. Press ENTER to return to the normal screen.  
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Note: The TemperaturelSpeed accessory must be connected for TripLog to work.  
System Options  
The System Options menu allows the adjustment of several additional features. These adjustments are  
usually made initially, and rarely thereafter. To make these adjustments, first enter the System Options  
full screen menu with the ENTER key. Then press MENU to choose the category for adjustment, the UP  
and DOWN arrow buttons to adjust the setting, and the ENTER key to return to the normal screen when  
you have finished.  
Scroll Rate controls the rate of update of the display.  
There are five rate settings available. The default setting is  
rate 4 - you may speed up or slow down the update rate to  
match your personal preference. To present the most  
accurate representation of the terrain beneath your boat,  
the scroll rate of the display should be approximately  
synchronized to the speed of the boat. If your boat is  
stationary or moving slowly, select a slower scroll rate, and  
if you typically operate the boat at high speeds, use a  
faster scroll rate. At depths exceeding 600' the scroll rate  
may automatically decrease due to the time it takes for the  
sonar signal to travel down and back to the surface.  
Contrast adjusts the display screen for easier viewing under given light conditions. There are 9 contrast  
settings available.  
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Sonar Mode is used to select the Side-Looking mode of operation if the Wide Side transducer is used.  
This setting changes the mode of operation of the Wide Vision to present information gathered from either  
side of the boat, and should not be used with the normal transducer. Refer to "Wide Side Operation" for  
more detailed information.  
User Level is used to select Normal or Advanced operation. Advanced mode performs several functions  
which will benefit the experienced user. Icons are not shown and numerical data is smaller to allow more  
of the display to be used for the picture of the bottom. Several other changes in operation occur which are  
designed to increase the speed of adjustments, and maximize the graphic use of the display. Refer to  
"Advanced Operation" for more detailed information.  
Units-Speed allows a selection between displaying speed in MPH or KTS. MPH displays your boat's  
speed in statute miles per hour and KTS displays your boat's speed in knots or nautical miles per hour.  
Boat speed and water temperature features require the use of the temp/speed accessory.  
ADVANCED OPERATION  
The Wide Vision contains the unique ability to be adaptable in operation to match the experience level of  
the user. Users inexperienced in the operation of the Wide Vision should use the factory "Normal" setting.  
As your experience increases, you will benefit from many of the changes that occur when "Advanced"  
operating mode is selected. The selection is made in the System Menu and affects the following:  
The base screen layout is modified to maximize the  
display for terrain and target presentation. To accomplish  
this, symbols such as Sensitivity setting, and Fish Alarm  
indicators, are removed.  
When a menu adjustment is made, the menu goes off-  
screen in approximately half the normal time. Menus are  
abbreviated and after an adjustment is made only a small  
indicator remains at the top of the screen so that you can  
make quick adjustments. This lets the experienced user  
make adjustments, then quickly return to full-screen  
viewing.  
These changes are designed to make the maximum use  
of the available screen resolution, and speed up  
operations that restrict the view of the bottom.  
WIDE SIDE OPERATION  
Wide Side is an accessory transducer that gives your Wide Vision the capability of collecting sonar  
information from either side of your boat. Side-looking sonar is extremely valuable for bank fishing, or  
looking for bait fish in open water.  
The Wide Side transducer contains 3 different elements which transmit signals to the left, right, and  
straight down from your boat. The downward beam is 200 kHz with a 24 degree area of coverage. This  
beam maintains a continuous digital depth readout from the bottom directly beneath your boat. The side  
beams are 455 kHz with a 16 degree area of coverage. These side-looking elements can be used  
independently, or together to locate targets near the surface of the water on either side of your boat.  
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The Wide Side transducer is available as a trolling motor mount, a transom mount, or a portable mount.  
Wide Side can be connected directly to your Wide Vision unit in place of the dual beam transducer, or  
used in conjunction with a transducer switch so both transducers can be connected to the Wide Vision.  
See the section on "Installing the Wide Vision" for additional information.  
Also, several kits are available that include a Wide Side transducer with a switch or an additional  
mounting system. (See Section One, Available Accessories)  
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When the Wide Side transducer is connected directly to your unit, or selected using a transducer switch,  
the unit setup must be changed to correspond with the type of transducer being used. This adjustment is  
made through the "System Options" menu. Use the MENU button to select the "System Options" menu  
and press ENTER. Press MENU until the "sonar mode" option is highlighted. Press UP or DOWN until  
"side" is displayed. Press ENTER when the selection is correct.  
Your Wide Vision is now configured for Wide Side operation.  
When you exit the "System Options" menu, the view you will see on-screen is shown (above right).  
Viewing both left and right sides simultaneously gives you an excellent tool when searching for bait fish or  
following a creek bed, however greater display resolution can be achieved by viewing only one side.\  
Experiment with the Wide Side transducer while operating it in a familiar area and learn how to make  
maximum use of the information displayed. Remember, if you are using a trolling motor mount, the  
information displayed is controlled by the direction the trolling motor is pointing, not necessarily the  
direction the boat is travelling.  
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The information collected is controlled through the "Transducer" menu. The UP and DOWN arrow keys  
select "left", "right" or "both". Pressing ENTER will select the "down" mode and a traditional down view will  
be displayed. When "down" mode is selected, the single 24 degree down-looking element of the Wide  
Side transducer is used to collect this information. Unlike the dual beam transducer, the Wide Side  
transducer does not have "wide", "narrow" or "dual" beam options.  
The "Range" menu in Wide Side must be used to control the range manually, as the bottom is not always  
visible on-screen. Ranges of 15, 30, 60 and 120 feet are available.  
"Zoom" has no function in Wide Side mode and the menu will not be present.  
The "ID" menu is not present in Wide Side mode. Fish are displayed as three different size fish symbols,  
there are no hollow fish symbols to give directional information.  
Most other menu functions work the same in Wide Side mode as with the standard dual beam transducer.  
"Bottom Alarm", "Fish Alarm", and "Sensitivity" have the same effect.  
"Triplog" is available, if the optional temperature/speed accessory is connected.  
To return to the normal "down" operation using the standard dual beam transducer, you must reconnect  
the dual beam transducer (by replacing the Wide Side connector) or use the switch to select the dual  
beam transducer. Next, configure the unit by selecting the "down" mode under the "System Options"  
menu.  
Note: The "sonar mode" must always be configured to match the type of transducer being used.  
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