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Operations Manual

Operations Manual

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Thank Y

Thank You!

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Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird®

has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly

reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even

the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird® does

require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy - free of charge during the first year

after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period. For

complete details, see the separate warranty card included with your unit. We

encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from

all the features and applications of your Humminbird® product.

Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1-334-687-0503 or visit our website

at www.humminbird.com.

WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision,

grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may

change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow

speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by

authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair

the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.

Handling and/or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead, in the form of solder.

WARNING! This product contains lead, a chemical known to the state of California to

cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

NOTE: All screens and graphics used in this manual are based on the 320V x 320H display

size of the Fishfinder535; however, this information is applicable to the models which

have 240V x 160H, 240V x 240H and 640V x 320H displays also.

Humminbird®, Selective Fish ID+TM, WhiteLine®, RTS®, X-PressTM Menu, Fish ID+TM, Structure ID®,

TrueArchTM, UltraBlackTM, Angler Profile PresetsTM are trademarked by or registered trademarks of

Techsonic Industries, Inc. © 2004. All rights reserved.

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Zoom Level (Sonar Zoom View Only) ............................................................................ 20

Sonar Menu Tab 21

Fish ID+.......................................................................................................................... 21

Fish Sensitivity ............................................................................................................ 22

Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window (Sonar View Only)............................................ 23

Depth Lines (Advanced) ............................................................................................ 24

Surface Clutter (Advanced) ...................................................................................... 25

Noise Filter (Advanced).............................................................................................. 26

Max Depth (Advanced).............................................................................................. 26

Water Type (Advanced).............................................................................................. 27

Alarms Menu Tab 28

Depth Alarm................................................................................................................ 28

Fish ID Alarm .............................................................................................................. 29

Low Battery Alarm...................................................................................................... 30

Alarm Tone .................................................................................................................. 30

Setup Menu Tab 31

Units - Depth................................................................................................................ 32

Units - Temp (International Only) ............................................................................ 32

Units - Distance (with Temp/Speed Only).............................................................. 32

Units - Speed (with Temp/Speed Only) .................................................................. 33

User Mode.................................................................................................................... 33

Language (International Only) ................................................................................ 33

Triplog Reset (with Temp/Speed Only) .................................................................. 34

Restore Defaults.......................................................................................................... 34

Select Views (Advanced) .......................................................................................... 35

Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only) .................................................... 36

Depth Offset (Advanced) .......................................................................................... 37

Temp Offset (Advanced)............................................................................................ 38

Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed Only) ...................................... 38

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How Sonar Works 1

Single Beam Sonar ........................................................................................................ 1

DualBeam Sonar............................................................................................................ 1

What’s On the Screen 2

Views 4

Sonar View .................................................................................................................... 4

Understanding Sonar History .................................................................................... 5

Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window................................................................................ 5

Sonar Zoom View ........................................................................................................ 6

Big Digits View .............................................................................................................. 7

Bottom Presentation.................................................................................................... 8

Key Functions 10

POWER/LIGHT Key .................................................................................................... 10

VIEW Key .................................................................................................................... 10

MENU Key .................................................................................................................... 10

4-WAY Cursor Control Key .......................................................................................... 11

EXIT Key ........................................................................................................................ 11

Powering Up the Unit 12

The Menu System 12

Start-Up Options Menu 15

Normal Operation ...................................................................................................... 15

Simulator .................................................................................................................... 15

System Status ..............................................................................................................16

Sonar X-Press™ Menu 17

Sensitivity .................................................................................................................... 17

Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits View Only) ................................ 18

Lower Range ................................................................................................................ 18

Chart Speed ................................................................................................................ 19

Bottom View .............................................................................................................. 20

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How Sonar W

How Sonar Work

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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.

Your FishFinder sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring

the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is

reflected off of an object; it then uses the reflected signal to interpret location, size,

and composition of an object.

Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft

(70 m) and back again in less than ¹⁄₄ of a second. It is unlikely that your boat can

"outrun" this sonar signal.

Your FishFinder will either have Single Beam sonar or DualBeam sonar. Find the

correct sonar description that applies to your unit.

NOTE: All sonar units typically read to deeper depths in fresh water than in salt water.

Single Beam Sonar

Single Beam Sonar

Your Humminbird FishFinder 515, 525 or 535 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.

DualBeam Sonar

DualBeam Sonar

Your Humminbird FishFinder 565 uses a 200/83 kHz dual beam

sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam

sonar is optimized to show the greatest bottom definition using

a narrow (20°) beam yet can still indicate fish found in the wide

(60°) beam when the Fish ID+TM feature is turned on. DualBeam

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

and salt water. Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave action,

bottom hardness, water conditions and transducer installation.

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Troubleshooting 39

FishFinder Doesn’t Power Up .................................................................................. 39

FishFinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached .......................... 39

Display Problems........................................................................................................ 40

Finding the Cause of Noise........................................................................................ 41

Humminbird Fishfinder Accessories 42

Specifications 43

Contact Humminbird 44

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 authorized International Distributors, please visit our website at

www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 334-687-0503 to

locate the distributor nearest you.

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed Only) require the

purchase of separate accessories. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to

order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503.

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The Humminbird FishFinder can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items:

Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the

water becomes too shallow.

Temperature - water surface temperature.

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. Speed - if a Temp/Speed accessory is attached, the FishFinder can display the speed of the boat, and can

keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled.

Battery Voltage - the voltage of the boat’s battery;

can be set to alarm if the voltage falls below a

certain point.

RTS® (Real Time Sonar) Window

Soft Bottom

Thermoclines - layers of water with different

temperatures that appear at different depths and

different times of the year. A thermocline typically

appears as a continuous band of many gray levels

moving across the display at the same depth.

Structure - where fish may be hiding.

Fish - the FishFinder displays fish as arches and/or

fish icons, and can be set to alarm when a fish of a

certain size is detected. When a target is detected, a

Fish ID+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.

Bait Ball

Hard Bottom

Rocky Bottom

Timer - Elapsed time with Temp/Speed Accessory.

Distance - Distance traveled with Temp/Speed

Accessory.

Average Speed - Average speed reading with

Temp/Speed Accessory. 83kHz, Wide Beam Hollow Fish Symbol

(Dual Beam Units Only)

200kHz, Narrow Beam Shaded Fish Symbol

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to show the bottom. Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on

the display, although you can adjust it manually as well (see Sonar

X-PressTM Menu). Either five or six additional Digital Readouts (depending on your model)

display information from optional-purchase accessories. These information boxes can be

customized to show only the information desired (see Setup Menu Tab, Select Readouts).

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.

Understanding Sonar Hist

Understanding Sonar Histor

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It is important to understand the significance of the Humminbird 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.

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Real Time Sonar (R

eal Time Sonar (RTS

TS®) Window

) Window

AReal 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.

The Narrow RTS Window

indicates the sonar intensity

through the use of grayscale.

The grayscale used matches

the bottom view grayscale

setting used in the sonar

history window (i.e. Inverse,

StructureID®, WhiteLine®,

Bottom Black). The depth of

the sonar return is indicated

by the vertical placement of

the return on the display

depth scale.

The Wide RTS Window in-

dicates the sonar intensity

through the use of a bar graph.

The length of the plotted return

provides an indication of

whether the return is weak or

strong. The depth of the sonar

return is indicated by the

vertical placement of the return

on the display depth scale. The

Wide RTS Window does not

make use of grayscale. (see

Sonar Menu - RTS®Window).

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Views

Views

The views available on your FishFinder are:

• Sonar View

• Zoom View

• Big Digits 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 Select View from the Advanced Setup Menu.

NOTE: When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar, the view will update

immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen). For

instance, by switching between "Inverse" and "Structure ID" from the X-PressTM menu it is

possible to quickly alternate between the two viewing methods.

Sonar View

Sonar View

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

Upper Range

Depth

Temperature

Triplog w/ Temp/Speed

Speed w/ Temp/Speed

Lower Range

RTS Window

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Big Digits View

Big Digits View

Big Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. Depth is always

displayed. Readouts for temperature, speed and Triplog information are displayed

automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the system. The Triplog

shows distance traveled, average speed, and time elapsed since the Triplog was last

reset. The digital readouts in the Big Digits View cannot be customized.

Big Digits View

Speed

Timer shows the time

elapsed since Triplog

was last reset

Distance is the distance

traveled since the Triplog

was last reset

Voltage - the battery

voltage.

Average Speed shows

the speed since the

Triplog was last reset

Digital Depth

Temperature

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Sonar Z

Sonar Zoom View

oom View

Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that

are very close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom

or within structure. In Zoom View, the display is split to show a narrow slice of the

full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left. The full range view on

the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows what part of the full range

view is shown in zoom view on the left; the Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom in

the full range view.

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 is displayed in the upper left hand corner. No additional digital

readouts, such as Temperature or Voltage, can be displayed in the Sonar Zoom View.

Sonar Zoom View

Full Range

View

Zoomed View Zoom

Preview Box

Zoom Level

Lower

Depth Range

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Structure ID® represents weak returns as light

pixels and strong returns as dark pixels. This has the

benefit of ensuring that strong returns will be

clearly visible on the display.

WhiteLine® highlights the strongest sonar returns

in white resulting in a distinctive outline. This

has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on

the display.

Bottom Black displays all pixels below the bottom

contour as black, regardless of signal strength.

This has the benefit of providing a high contrast

between the bottom and other sonar returns on

the display. Any targets such as fish, structure

and thermoclines will be shown using the Structure

ID method.

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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.

The sonar returns from the bottom, structure and fish can be represented as either

Inverse (default), WhiteLine®, Structure ID®, or Bottom Black. See Sonar X-Press

Menu: Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view.

Inverse is a method where weak returns are shown

with dark pixels and strong returns with lighter

pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that weak

signals will be clearly visible on the display.

Bottom Contour Profile with

RTS® Window. Temp/Speed

Accessory is optional.

Rocky Bottom

Hard Bottom

Soft Bottom

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Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view

the Start-Up Options menu.

X-PressTM Menu - Press the MENU key once for the Sonar 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.

Main Menu - Press the MENU key twice for the tabbed Main Menu System. The Main

Menu System is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu item

quickly: Alarms, Sonar, and Setup tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System. Use

the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control key to select a tab; then use the DOWN or UP

key to select the menu item, and the LEFT or RIGHT key to alter a menu setting.

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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.

EXIT K

EXIT Ke

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The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation:

• 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.

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K

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Your

Humminbird

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.

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POW

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R/LIGHT Ke

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The POWER/LIGHT key is used to turn the FishFinder on and off, and

also to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display. Press the

POWER/LIGHT key to turn the unit on. The Title screen is then displayed until the

FishFinder begins sonar operation.

Your FishFinder will start up with the backlight on and will

automatically turn it off to conserve power. To turn the backlight

on for night fishing or to adjust the display constrast press the

POWER/LIGHT key to access the Light and Contrast menu. Use

the DOWN Cursor key to select Light or Contrast and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor

key to change the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Light and Contrast menu.

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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VIEW K

EW Ke

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The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press the

VIEW key to advance to the next view. Repeatedly pressing VIEW

cycles through all views available. Views can be hidden to optimize the system to

your fishing requirements (see Setup Menu Tab: Select Views, Advanced).

M

ME

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The MENU key is used to access the menu system.

Main Menu Tabs - Less frequently-adjusted menus

are grouped into the Main Menu System. The Main

Menu system is organized under the following tab

headings to help you find a specific menu item

quickly: Alarms, Sonar, and Setup. 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 see more information.

NOTE: The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in Normal or Advanced

user mode.

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. For example, if

you set specific views to be visible while in Advanced User Mode, and then return to

Normal User Mode, those views will still be visible. See Setup Menu Tab: User Mode

for specific instructions on changing to Advanced User Mode.

Main Menu System

Normal User Mode

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P

Pow

owering Up the Unit

ering Up the Unit

Turn on your FishFinder by pressing the

POWER/LIGHT 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.

The Menu S

The Menu Syst

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em

The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main components

of the menu system are:

Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key

during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up

Options menu.

X-PressTM Menu - The X-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.

NOTE: The X-Press Menu choices will vary depending on which view is active when you press the

MENU key, as well as whether you are in Normal or Advanced user mode.

X-PressTM Menu

This is a typical Title screen for the

FishFinder 535. Your model may have a

slightly different Title screen.

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Star

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t-Up Options Menu

-Up Options Menu

Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up

Options menu.

Use the UP and 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

• Simulator

• System Status.

See the following paragraphs for more information

about each of these choices.

Normal Oper

Normal Opera

ation

tion

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.

Simula

Simulat

tor

or

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 operating state.

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 FishFinder for on the water operation. Any menu changes you make will

be saved for later use.

Start-Up Options Menu

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Total Screen Update - when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar

View, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to

apply the change to the screen). For instance, by switching between "Inverse" and

"Structure ID" from the X-Press menu it is possible to alternate quickly between the

two viewing methods.

Sonar Tab, Normal Mode

Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode

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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.

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Syst

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em Sta

tatus

tus

Use System Status to view system connections

and to conduct a unit self-test.

The following screens are displayed in turn when

you press the VIEW button when using System

Status:

• Self Test

• Accessory Test.

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.

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.

Exit System Status by powering your FishFinder

off.

Accessory Test Screen

System Status Self Test Screen

Simulator

Sonar X

Sonar X-Pr

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ess

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TM

MMenu

Menu

The Sonar X-PressT

TM

Mmenu 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-Pressmenu.

NOTE: Upper Range only appears in Advanced User Mode

when in Sonar or Big Digits View.

NOTE: Zoom Level only appears in Sonar Zoom View.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity

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.

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)

Sensitivity at Medium Sensitivity at HighSensitivity at Low

Sonar X-PressTM Menu

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To adjust the Lower Range:

1. Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X-PressTM menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the

Lower Range setting. (AUTO, 10 to 800 feet, 3 to 260 meters [International

Models Only], Default = AUTO)

Char

Chart Speed

t 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 View 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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Upper R

Upper Rang

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(Adv

(Advanc

anced: Sonar and Big Digits Views Only)

ed: Sonar and Big Digits Views Only)

Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar

and Big Digits Views. The Upper Range menu choice is available when User Mode is

set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). Upper Range is often used with

Lower Range.

To adjust the Upper Range:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced Mode, then highlight Upper Range on the

Sonar X-Press menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the

Upper Range setting. (0 to 790 feet or 0 to 257 meters [International Models

Only], Default = 0)

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Low

ower R

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Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be

displayed. Automatic is the default setting. When in automatic mode, the lower

range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom. Selecting a specific setting

locks the depth range into Manual mode. Use both Upper and Lower Range together

to view a specific depth range manually when looking for fish or bottom structure.

will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen when you start

manually adjusting the Lower Range to indicate that you are in Manual mode.

For example, if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only interested in

the first 30 feet (surface to a depth of 30 feet) you should set the Lower

Depth Range limit to 30. The display will show the 0 to 30 foot range,

allowing you to see a more detailed view than you would see if the display

went all the way to the bottom.

M

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.

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Sonar Menu T

Sonar Menu Tab

ab

Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu

System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select

the Sonar tab.

NOTE: Depth Lines, Surface Clutter, Noise Filter, Max Depth,

and Water Type only appear in Advanced User Mode.

Fish I

Fish ID+

D+T

TM

M

Fish ID+TM uses advanced signal processing to interpret

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

When a fish is detected, a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that

has been classified as being a fish. Three different fish size icons represent the intensity

of the sonar return, and provide an indicator of relative fish size. Single beam sonar

FishFinders represent targets as Shaded Fish Symbols. Dual beam sonar FishFinders

represent targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam as Shaded Fish Symbols, and

represent targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam as Hollow Fish Symbols with their

associated depths. The sonar return for the Hollow Fish Symbols will not be shown.

200kHz, Narrow Beam Shaded Fish Symbols 83kHz, Wide Beam Hollow Fish

Symbols(Dual Beam Only)

Sonar Menu

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Bot

Bott

tom View

om View

Bottom View selects the method used to represent

bottom and structure on the display. Inverse represents weak returns as dark pixels and

strong returns as lighter pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will

be clearly visible on the display. Structure ID® represents weak returns as light pixels

and strong returns as dark pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that strong returns

will be clearly visible on the display. WhiteLine® highlights the strongest sonar returns

in white resulting in a distinctive outline. This has the benefit of clearly defining the

bottom on the display. Bottom Black displays all pixels below the bottom contour as

black, regardless of signal strength. Any targets such as fish, structure and thermoclines

will be shown using the Structure ID method. This has the benefit of providing a high

contrast between the bottom and other sonar returns on the display. (See Bottom

Presentation on page 8 for more detail).

To adjust the Bottom View:

1. Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar X-Press menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View

setting. (Inverse, Structure ID, WhiteLine, Bottom Black, Default = Inverse)

Z

Zoom L

oom Le

ev

vel

el

(Sonar Z

(Sonar Zoom View Only)

oom View Only)

Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View, and is only available

on the X-PressTM menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active. Use Zoom to increase the

display resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together.

To adjust the Zoom Level:

1. Highlight Zoom Level on the Sonar X-Press menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Level

setting for the Sonar Zoom View. (2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, Default = 2x)

NOTE: The Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom and cannot be moved by the user.

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R

Real Time Sonar (R

eal Time Sonar (RTS®) Window

TS®) Window

(Sonar View Only)

(Sonar View Only)

RTS® Window sets the RTS window to either Wide or Narrow, or turns it off in the

Sonar View. The RTS window always updates at the fastest rate possible and only

displays returns that are within the transducer beam. (See Real Time Sonar (RTS)

Window for additional detail).

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 = Off)

RTS Window (Narrow) RTS Window (Off)RTS Window (Wide)

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When Fish ID+ is turned off, the FishFinder shows only the raw sonar returns on the

display. For dual beam Fishfinders, when Fish ID+ is turned off, only the narrow

beam is used to detect sonar returns. 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.

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)

Fish Sensitivity

Fish Sensitivity

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.

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)

Transducer Cone and Fish Arches

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Sur

Surf

fac

ace Clut

e Clutt

ter

er

(Adv

(Advanc

anced)

ed)

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).

To change the Surface Clutter setting:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Surface Clutter on

the Sonar main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Surface

Clutter setting. (Low = 1 to High = 10, Default = 5)

Surface Clutter

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Depth Lines

Depth Lines

(Adv

(Advanc

anced)

ed)

Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three

horizontal depth lines. The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale. You

can either turn Depth Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu choice is available

when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).

To change the 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)

Depth Lines

Surface Clutter

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W

Wa

at

ter T

er Type

ype

(Adv

(Advanc

anced)

ed)

Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. The Water Type menu

choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).

NOTE: 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.

To change the Water Type setting:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Water Type on

the Sonar main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Water Type

setting. (Fresh, Salt, Default = Fresh)

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Noise Filt

Noise Filter

er

(Adv

(Advanc

anced)

ed)

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

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

Filter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu

Tab: User Mode).

NOTE: The Off setting removes all filtering; Low, Medium and High settings add

progressive filtering of the sonar returns. In some deep water situations, the High setting

may actually hinder your FishFinder’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 = Low)

Max Depth

Max Depth

(Adv

(Advanc

anced)

ed)

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).

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 800 feet or 3 to 260 meters [International Models

Only], Default = AUTO)

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Fish I

Fish ID Alarm

D 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+TM is on.

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

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.

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Alarms Menu T

Alarms Menu Tab

ab

From any view, press the MENU key twice to

access the Main Menu System. The Alarms tab will

be the default selection.

NOTE: When an alarm is triggered, you can silence it

by pressing any key. The alarm will be silenced, and

will not be triggered again until you enter a new

instance of the alarm condition.

Depth Alarm

Depth Alarm

Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or

less than the menu setting.

To change the Depth Alarm setting:

1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm

setting. (OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 5 to 30 meters [International Models Only],

Default = OFF)

Alarms Menu

Setup Menu T

Setup Menu Tab

ab

From any view, press the MENU key twice to access

the tabbed Menu System, then press the RIGHT

cursor key until the Setup tab is selected.

NOTE:

Units - Temp (International Models Only)

Units - Distance (Only if Temp/Speed is Connected)

Units - Speed (Only if Temp/Speed is Connected)

Triplog Reset (Only if Temp/Speed is Connected)

Language (International Models Only)

Select Views (Advanced)

Select Readouts (Advanced)

Depth Offset (Advanced)

Temp Offset (Advanced)

Speed Calibration (Advanced, Only

if Temp/Speed Connected)

Setup Menu Tab

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L

Low Ba

ow Bat

tt

ter

ery Alarm

y 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 which 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, 8.5V - 13.5V, Default = Off)

Alarm T

Alarm Tone

one

Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound. A

brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select

the tone that you can hear best.

To change the Alarm Tone setting:

1. Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Alarm Tone

setting. (High, Medium, Low, Default = Medium)

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Units - Speed

Units - Speed

(with T

(with Temp/

emp/Speed Only)

Speed Only)

Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related readouts, and will only

appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel

has moved at least once.

To change the Units - Speed setting:

1. Highlight Units - Speed on the Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Speed

setting. (kph [International Models Only], mph, kts, Default = kph for

International models and mph for Domestic models)

User Mode

User Mode

User Mode sets the menu system to either Normal or

Advanced. When set to Normal (default setting,) only the basic menu options are

shown. When set to Advanced, additional menu choices are available.

To change the User Mode setting:

1. Highlight User Mode on the Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the User Mode setting.

(Normal, Advanced, Default = Normal)

Languag

Language

e

(In

(Int

terna

ernational Only)

tional Only)

Language selects the display language for menus.

International Models Only.

To change the Language setting:

1. Highlight Language on the Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Language

setting. (Default = English)

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Units - Depth

Units - Depth

Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth-

related readouts.

To change the Units - Depth setting:

1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup 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)

Units - T

Units - Temp

emp

(In

(Int

terna

ernational

tional Only)

Only)

Units - Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature-related readouts.

International Models Only.

To change the Units - Temp setting:

1. Highlight Units - Temp on the Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Temp

setting. (Celsius, Fahrenheit; Default = Celsius)

Units - Distanc

Units - Distance

e

(with T

(with Temp/

emp/Speed Only)

Speed Only)

Units - Distance selects the units of measure for all distance-related readouts, and

will only appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the

paddlewheel has moved at least once.

To change the Units - Distance setting:

1. Highlight Units - Distance on the Setup 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)

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Selec

Select Views

t Views

(Adv

(Advanc

anced)

ed)

Select Views sets the available views to either

hidden or visible in the view rotation. The view

will be removed from the view rotation if it is set to

Hidden and will be displayed in the view rotation if

it is set to Visible. The following views are

available: Self Test, Accessory Test, Sonar View,

Sonar Zoom View, Big Digits View, and their

display status can be changed only when in

Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User

Mode.)

To Select Views:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Select Views on

the Setup menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure.

3. The Select Views submenu will appear, showing a list of all Views that can

be hidden or made visible. Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a

particular view, then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the View

status from Visible to Hidden or vice versa.

Select Views

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T

Triplog R

riplog Reset

eset

(with T

(with Temp/

emp/Speed Only)

Speed Only)

Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero, and will only appear in the menu if a

Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once.

The Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time, distance

traveled since last reset, and average speed.

Note: See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts (Advanced) to find out how to display Triplog

information on the screen.

To Reset Triplog:

1. Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset.

3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To reset the Triplog, press the RIGHT

Cursor key once more. To cancel Reset Triplog, press the LEFT Cursor key.

R

Rest

estor

ore Def

e Defaults

aults

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.

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To Select Readouts:

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. (Off, Speed, Temperature, Triplog, Voltage)

Depth O

Depth Of

ffset

fset

(Adv

(Advanc

anced)

ed)

Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline

or boat's keel. Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the

waterline to read the depth from the waterline. Enter a negative vertical measurement

from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel. This menu choice is

available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)

To change the Depth Offset setting:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Depth Offset on

the Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Offset

setting. (-10.0 to +10.0 or -3 to 3 meters [International Models Only], Default = 0)

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Selec

Select R

t Readouts

eadouts

(Adv

(Advanc

anced, Sonar View Only)

ed, 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

either 5 or 6 (depending on your model) 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.)

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:

- Speed (will only be displayed if a Temp/Speed Accessory is attached and the

paddlewheel has moved at least once)

- Temperature

- Triplog (will only be displayed if a Temp/Speed Accessory is attached and

the paddlewheel has moved at least once)

- Voltage.

Default Sonar View Customized Sonar View

Select Readouts

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T

Tr

roubleshooting

oubleshooting

Before contacting the Humminbird Customer Resource Center, please read the

following section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may

allow you to solve a performance problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending

your unit back for repair.

FishFinder Doesn’t Power Up

If your FishFinder doesn’t power up, use the Installation Guide that also comes with

it for specific confirmation details, making sure that:

• the power cable is properly connected to the FishFinder control head,

• the power cable is wired correctly, with red to positive battery terminal and

black to negative terminal or ground

• the fuse is operational

• the battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts.

Correct any known problems, including removing corrosion from the battery

terminals or wiring, or actually replacing the battery if necessary.

FishFinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached

A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly-started FishFinder to

go into Normal operating mode automatically. If, when you power up the FishFinder,

it goes into Simulator mode automatically, even though a transducer is already

connected, this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer.

Perform the following troubleshooting tasks:

• Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your FishFinder, check to

make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the FishFinder.

Reconnect if necessary, and power up the FishFinder again to see if this fixes

the problem.

• Replace the transducer with a known good transducer if available and

power up the control head again.

• Check the transducer cable. Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged

or corroded.

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T

Temp O

emp Of

ffset

fset

(Adv

(Advanc

anced)

ed)

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 Temp Offset setting:

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 change the Temp Offset

setting. (-10.0 to +10.0 , Default = 0)

Speed C

Speed Calibr

alibra

ation

tion

(Adv

(Advanc

anced, with T

ed, with Temp/

emp/Speed Only)

Speed Only)

Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered, and will

only 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 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 Speed

Calibration setting. (-20% to +20%, Default = 0%)

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Displa

Display Pr

y Problems

oblems

There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may

cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head.

Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible

solutions:

Problem Possible Cause

The control head loses power at

high speeds.

When the boat moves at higher

speeds, the bottom disappears

or suddenly weakens, or the

display contains gaps.

There are no fish detected,

even when you know they are

in the water under the boat,

or sonar readings seem weak

or faulty.

If the power output of your boat’s engine is

unregulated, the control head may be protecting

itself using its over-voltage protection feature. Make

sure the input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts.

The transducer position may need to be adjusted. A

mix of air and water flowing around the transducer

(cavitation) may be interfering with the inter-

pretation of sonar data. See your Installation Guide

for suggestions on adjusting the transducer position.

Electrical noise from the boat’s engine may be

interfering with sonar reception. See Finding the

Cause of Noise for more information.

Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is

not positioned correctly (i.e. mounted at an angle, not

straight down), or there is some kind of mechanical

interference, either because it is mounted inside a

hull that is too thick for proper sonar transmission,

the bond between the transducer and the hull is not

airtight, or because the transducer is dirty. Check with

your Installation Guide for guidance on re-positioning

the transducer, and make sure the transducer is clean.

Low battery voltage may be affecting the power of

signal transmission.

Electrical noise from the boat’s engine may be

interfering with sonar reception. See Finding the

Cause of Noise for more information.

Finding the C

Finding the Cause of Noise

ause of Noise

Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and

high sensitivity readings. One or more of the following sources can cause noise or

interference:

Possible Source of Noise How to Isolate It

Other electronic devices

The boat’s engine

Cavitation from the boat’s

propeller

Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the

problem goes away, then turn them on one at a

time to see if the noise re-appears.

To determine whether the boat’s engine is the

source of the noise, increase the RPMs while the

boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise

increases proportionately; if noise appears when

you rev the engine, the problem could be the spark

plugs, alternator, or tachometer wiring. Replace the

spark plugs with resistor plugs, install an alternator

filter, or route the control head power and

transducer cables away from the engine wiring.

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.

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Humminbird Fishfinder Ac

Humminbird Fishfinder Acc

ces

essories

sories

Accessories customize the Humminbird to your needs and enable you to stay on the

edge of new technology and to catch more fish. When an accessory is connected to

the system, additional menus and readouts are added automatically to your

Humminbird menu system. Accessories available today that are supported by your

Humminbird include:

Temperature/Speed: simply plugs into the Humminbird control head and provides

real time speed and temperature readouts, as well as a valuable Triplog function.

NOTE: If an external Temperature/Speed (TS-W) or Temperature (TG-W) accessory is

connected AND a transducer with temperature built in is connected at the same time, the

TS-W or TG-W accessory will override the temperature built in to the transducer.

Be sure to check out our website www.humminbird.com for additional new and

exciting accessories to grow your Humminbird Fishfinder!

NOTE: Accessories require a separate purchase.

Specifica

Specifications

tions

Depth Capability........................................................................ 800 ft (250 m)

Power Output ........................................................................ 250 Watts (RMS)

2000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

Operating Frequency...................... 200 kHz Single Beam (515, 525 and 535)

200 kHz and 83 kHz Dual Beam (565 Only)

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

20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz

Target Separation .......................................................... 2¹₂ Inches (63.5 mm)

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

LCD Matrix.......................................................................... 240 V x 160 H (515)

240 V x 240 H (525)

320 V x 320 H (535)

640 V x 320 H (565)

Transducer........................................................................................ XHS-9-20-T

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

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):

334-687-0503

By e-mail

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

custserv@techsonic.com

For direct shipping, our address is:

Techsonic Industries, Inc.

Service Department

678 Humminbird Lane

Eufaula, AL 36027 USA