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1. M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 1342004 12 35 PM Page 1 Matrix 47 Operations Manual 531338 1_ A m m A 30 Fshing system iL j M47 Man Eng _ 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 2 Thank You 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 1 800 633 1468 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
2. Exit System Status by powering your Matrix Fishing Exit SYSTEM STATUS by powering the unit off System Status Accessory Test Screen PC Connect With PC Connect Cable Only Use PC Connect to update the software of the Matrix control head This feature requires the use of the PC Connect Cable Complete instructions are included with the PC Connect Cable accessory NOTE The PC Connect Cable requires a separate purchase For more information visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 Exit PC Connect mode by powering your Matrix Fishing System off 24 dk ly ao M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 30 E 3D Lower Range Auto J 3D History 2D Sonar Window Medium 3D Bottom Zoom Off 6 5 Reset View zs 6 Beam Sensitivity Fe oensitivity Bit E Lower Range J Chart Speed 8 Structure ID Zoom Level 2X 25 Sonar X Press Menu 16 16 Auto Sonar X Press Menu The Sonar X Press Menu provides access to the settings most frequently used Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X Press Menu as yy 3D Bottom Zoom 3D Bottom Zoom q of p 3D Sonar 3D 2D Sonar Combo Views Only 3D Bottom Zoom provides a magnified image of the bottom and is only available on the XPress Menu in the 3D Sonar View and the 3D 2D Sonar Combo View Use 3D Bo
3. Make sure you are in Advanced Mode then highlight Upper Range on the Sonar X regardless of the manual settings entered Press Menu To adjust the Lower Range a 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Upper a M Range setting o to 990 feet or o to 327 meters International Models Only Default 1 Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar XPress Menu 0 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting AUTO 10 to 1000 feet 3 to 330 meters International Models Only Default AUTO 29 30 dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 36 as yy hb Chart Speed 5 Chart Speed Zoom Level Zoom Level 1S ultra 2D Sonar 2D Zoom 2D Big Digits Views Only a gt 2D Zoom View Only Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the 2D Zoom View and is only available on the X and consequently the amount of detail shown and is only available on the X Press Menu Press Menu when you are in the 2D Zoom View Use Zoom to increase the display when you are in the 2D Sonar 2D Zoom or 2D Big Digits Views A faster speed shows more resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together information and is preferred by most anglers however the sonar information moves across the display quickly A slower speed kee
4. 3 8 3mph 1 Ab ee Depth Range temp speed paddle wheel is connected or if a GPS receiver is connected The sonar returns from each of the six elements are combined to create a 3 dimensional wire frame Voltage representation of the bottom The graphic depiction of the bottom provides you with an effective tool for understanding the terrain beneath the boat The boat symbol represents the location of your boat in relation to the on screen information The most recent sonar returns are charted on the upper right side of the screen and move to the lower left as new information is received The width of coverage is approximately equal to the depth Depth range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display In some situations the selected point of view may prevent the display of some information due to the slope of the terrain An option is available to change the perspective or viewpoint 7 8 dk ly M47 Man Eng _ 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 14 3D 2D Sonar Combo View 3D 2D Sonar Combo View displays a 3 dimensional representation of the bottom next to the traditional 2 dimensional sonar representation Depth is always displayed in the upper left hand corner The 3D 2D Sonar Combo View is especially useful for evaluating the bottom terrain from the 3D window while simultaneously viewing the 2D window for structure and bottom hardness Refer to the 3D Sonar View and the 2D Sonar View sections for mor
5. Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of the Matrix Fishing System Accessories plug directly into the Matrix Fishing System enabling Advanced features such as WeatherSense GPS Functionality and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link Additional menu tabs and menu choices will be added to the menu system automatically when an accessory is plugged into the unit In addition multiple accessories can be attached simultaneously See Accessories Menu Tab and Matrix Fishing System Accessories in this manual as well as your accessory Operations Manual for additional details NOTE Accessories to enable WeatherSense GPS Functionality and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases You can visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 for additional details Powering Up the Unit Turn on your Matrix Fishing System by pressing the POWER LIGHT key The Title screen is displayed until the Fishing System begins operation Your Fishing System will begin Normal or Simulator operation depending on the presence or absence of a transducer as yy The Menu System The menu system is divided into easy to use menu modules The main components of the menu system are Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start Up Options menu X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows you to access the settin
6. M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 8 as cy What s On the Display 3D View In 3D views your Matrix Fishing System 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 Boat Direction Arrow A simple solid 3D when the water becomes too shallow boat is drawn when the Upper Depth Range is o A solid 3D arrow is drawn when the Upper Depth Range is not o Temperature water surface temperature Fish ID A fish icon will be shown at the Bottom Contour Shows the shape of the derived position of the fish Six fish icon styles bottom derived from depth measurements on 6 beams 3 bottom styles are available the front edges of the bottom contour are will be used to indicate the primary beam in which the fish was found Leftfacing fish indicate fish off the port side of the boat while right facing fish indicate fish off the outlined to create a visual anchor The width of the bottom covered is approximately equal to the depth starboard side Each fish icon is available in D three different sizes Larger fish icons are used 3 T to represent stronger returns The icons used Timer elapsed time with Temp Speed E j in the 2D Sonar View are identical to the icons Accessory or GPS Receiver 3 used in the 3D Sonar View Distance distance traveled with Temp Speed Accessory or G
7. System charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display A Soft Bottom such as mud or sand appears as a thicker line across the display Rocky Bottoms have a broken random appearance Bottom Contour Profile with RTS Window Temp Speed Accessory is optional Hard Bottom w Soft Bottom Rocky Bottom a Cursor Zaft Depth 28ft 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 dk ly 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 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
8. To change the 3D Frame Style setting 1 Highlight 3D Frame Style on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the 3D Frame Style setting Simple 2 3 4 Complex Default 3 AL ae5kHz gt Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen When Beam Select is set to 455 kHz the returns from the 455 kHz narrow beams will be displayed in all views and the maximum depth capability of your unit will be 240 ft 75 m When the depth is greater than 240 ft 75 m Beam Select should be set to 83 kHz The unit will continue to acquire sonar returns below 240 ft and will be displayed in the 2D Sonar View NOTE It is important to re set Beam Select to 455 kHz when returning to water shallower than 240 ft 75 m for maximum performance in the 3D views To change Beam Select 1 Highlight Beam Select on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to select either the 455 kHz beam or the 83kHz beam 455 kHz 83 kHz Default 455 kHz 34 M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 40 i Fish ID uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met When a fish is detected a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish Fish symbols come in three different sizes to ind
9. Units Depth selects the unit of measure for all depth related readouts Units Depth q Feet gt To change the Units Depth setting 1 Highlight Units Depth on the Setup main 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 4 f b Units Temp selects the unit of measure for all temperature related readouts International Models Only Units Temp International Only To change the Units Temp setting 1 Highlight Units Temp on the Setup main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Temp setting Celsius Fahrenheit Default Celsius Units Distance 4 _Feet Statute Miles gt with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver Units Distance selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if a GPS Receiver is connected To change the Units Distance setting 1 Highlight Units Distance on the Setup main 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 Mi
10. Visible dk ly 52 M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 58 as yy Accessories Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key until the Accessories tab is selected If no accessories are attached to the Accessory Bus no menu choices will appear under the Accessories tab If an accessory is attached however additional menu choices that support the accessory will be added automatically See the Operations Manual that comes with your accessory for detailed information RSE AF Accessories No Menus Available Accessories Menu no accessories attached SSI tr Accessories SmartCast WSL Accessories Menu with accessories attached NOTE Accessories to enable WeatherSense GPS Functionality and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases You can visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 for additional details 53 Troubleshooting Before contacting the Humminbird Customer Resource Center please read the following section Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair Matrix Doesn t Power Up If your Matrix Fishing System doesn t power up use the Installa
11. individual digital readouts on the 3D or 2D Sonar View This Advanced feature allows you to select what data will be displayed in each of 6 fixed position data windows arranged around the left and bottom edges of the 3D or 2D Sonar View screen or whether a particular data 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 Select Readouts Readout 1 Temperature Readout 2 Off Readout 3 Off 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 be displayed if a emp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if a GPS Receiver is connected Temperature Triplog will be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if a GPS Receiver is connected Readout 4 Temperature Readout 5 Off Readout 6 Off Select Readouts Voltage Water Speed will only be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Water Speed is not available with a GPS receiver 48 dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 54 as yy 31 31 30 30 P 4 45 5 mph 8 45sm Y 60 10 can ll 1 4 9 60 Default 2D Sonar View Custom
12. 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 Ire mni y 5 cM tae T E Fi 11n a i al o E 40 Sensitivity at Medium Sensitivity at High l Sensitivity at Low 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 28 dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 34 as yy E Upper Range 35ft Upper Range r gt Lower Range 63ft Lower Range od 590 Advanced 2D Sonar 2D Big Digits Views Only Auto S 1000 2D Sonar 2D Zoom 2D Big Digits Views Only Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed The Upper Range menu Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed and is only available on choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode and the X Press Menu when you are in the 2D Sonar 2D Zoom or 2D Big Digits Views is only available on the X Press Menu when you are in the 2D Sonar or 2D
13. 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 Fish ID FishingGPS Humminbird Matrix RTS SmartCast Structure ID Total Screen Update WeatherSense WhiteLine and X Press Menu are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird 2004 Humminbird Eufaula AL USA All rights reserved as yy Table of Contents How Sonar Works 1 RUM NOM VAY eect E ec cee cece aes eects O ences cesses eeccee EA E 2 7 8 5S 6 Game ee eee eae ene EAT A eer 2 What s On the Display 3D View 3 What s On the Display 2D View 5 Views 7 BE SIM MN ca ceceeec tastes E AEE E 7 BD 20 Sonar OUND O Via Wree sth na ecto eeceesnt ncaa A 9 6 Beam Sonar View ccesscscccelsteterorsirestsodtida dusieestbenesttttienis nengeesle dill ennai icine elena 10 D OI Uo reeenene nen S N E tee reer ene 11 Real Time Sonar RTS Window sssssssssssssssessssesssssssssesnsssssssesessssnssennsseesnsesansseaseenastsssnsnsneses 12 DO TOOT NOW EENE EEE E OOE E EAA A E 13 DEE O I VON E E E A ee 14 Baton Presentat siiin iere eresie EEA A R 15 Key Functions 17 PONER UER
14. port side of the boat while rightfacing fish indicate fish off the starboard side Each fish icon is available in three different sizes Larger fish icons are used to represent stronger returns The icons used in the 2D Sonar View are identical to the icons used in the 3D Sonar View Soft Bottom RTS Real Time Sonar Window Battery Voltage the voltage of the boat s battery can be set to alarm if the voltage falls below a certain point connected to the Matrix Fishing System If both devices are connected then only the information from dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 12 ZTA ae ae Views in order to let you see information that would otherwise be masked by the terrain Use the view MA sp 20 on abl ere 4 WAY Cursor Control key to change the perspective The perspective can be re set to the 4 e views available on your Matrix Fishing system are default view by selecting Reset View from the X Press menu Sap PONAT VIW If a return meets certain criteria one of 18 kinds of fish symbols will be assigned There are Big Digits e 3D 2D Sonar Combo View three different size fish symbols to indicate the intensity of the return and each of the six i a e 6 Beam Sonar View beams has a unique set of fish symbols see Fish ID on the Main Menu Sonar Tab for more View sasona Vien information e 2D Zoom View Six additional Digital Readouts display information from opti
15. 0 Default 5 cum tater 4 Medium gt Advanced Noise Filter adjusts the sonar noise filter to limit interference on the display from sources such as your boat engine turbulence or other sonar devices The Noise Filter menu 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 aad progressive filtering of the sonar returns In some deep water situations the High setting may actually hinder your unit s ability to find the bottom To change the Noise Filter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Noise Filter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Noise Filter setting Off Low Medium High Default Low 39 Autol 000 Advanced Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation The performance of your Matrix Fishing System can be tuned to the maximum depth you will be fishing in by setting the Max Depth When a maximum depth is set your unit will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth thus increasing overall performance When Max Depth is set to Auto your unit will acquire bottom readings as needed within the depth capacity of the unit If the bottom is deeper than the Max Depth setting the digital depth readout will flash indicating that your unit cannot locate the bottom The Max Depth menu choice is available when
16. 6 2D Sonar View 2D Sonar View is a 2 dimensional view that presents a historical log of sonar returns Depth is always displayed Readouts for temperature and speed are automatically displayed if the appropriate accessory is connected The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window as new information is received the older information is moved across the display to the left A Digital Depth Readout is displayed in the upper left corner A scale with Upper and Lower Depth Range readouts appears along the right edge of the Sonar View The scale indicates the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display although you can adjust it manually as well see Sonar X Press Menu Six additional Digital Readouts display information from optional purchase accessories These information boxes can be customized to show only the information desired see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts When in 2D Sonar View your unit operates like a typical depthsounder There are however several exceptions The six beam 53 degree transducer allows you to search for fish with a much wider area of coverage Only the two center beams provide sonar returns for the bottom contour shown on the display The fish symbols shown in the 2D Sonar View are the same as those used in the 3D Sonar View providing information on the location
17. 7 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 60 as yy Display Problems There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions Problem Possible Cause The control head loses powerat If the power output of your boat s engine is high speeds unregulated the control head may be protecting itself using its over voltage protection feature Make sure the input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts When the boat moves at higher The transducer position may need to be adjusted A speeds the bottom disappears mix of air and water flowing around the transducer or suddenly weakens or the cavitation may be interfering with the inter display contains gaps 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 There are no fish detected Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is even when you know they are not positioned correctly i e mounted at an angle not in the water under the boat straight down or there is some kind of mechanical or sonar readings seem weak _interference either because it is mounted inside a or faulty hull that is too th
18. Alarm Beg Medium Main Menu System Normal User Mode NOTE The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode 20 dk ly M47 Man Eng _ 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 26 User Mode Normal or Advanced An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest level of control over the Fishing System and Normal Mode for users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices While you are in Advanced Mode additional Advanced menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu system when you navigate to specific menus Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode See Setup Menu Tab User Mode for specific instructions on changing to Advanced User Mode Sonar Tab Normal Mode Sonar Tab Advanced Mode Total Screen Update when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar View the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen For instance by switching between Inverse and Structure ID from the X Press Menu it is possible to alternate quickly between the two viewing methods 21 P Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start Up Options menu Use the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to position the cursor then the RIGHT Cursor key to select
19. Alarms tab will be the default Low Battery Alarm NOTE When an alarm is triggered you can silence it by pressing any key The alarm will be silenced and will not be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm condition is Alarm Tone detected Medium Alarms Menu Al Depth Alarm Off Depth Alarm orf 100 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 0 5 to 30 meters International Models Only Default OFF Fish ID Alarm Fish ID Alarm Mn on ba ee Fish ID Alarm sounds when your Matrix Fishing System detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting Fish ID Alarm will only sound if Fish ID is on For example if you ve set the Fish ID Alarm to sound for Large fish only the Fish ID Alarm will sound when a large sized fish is detected To change the Fish ID Alarm setting 1 Highlight Fish ID Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Alarm setting Off All Large Medium Large Default Off n i ae a Large Medium reed air Large aa 42 dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 48 D Setup Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access th
20. Big Digits Views Automatic is the default setting When in automatic mode the lower range will be Upper Range is often used with Lower Range 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 For example if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep you depth range manually when looking for fish or bottom structure M will be displayed should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50 The 2D in the lower right corner of the screen when you start manually adjusting the Lower Sonar View will then show the 30 foot area between 20 and 50 and will not show the Range to indicate that you are in Manual mode surface or the bottom assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet and will show a a Ge IBSEN IO etn 5S 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 NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range The display will show the o to 30 foot range allowing you to see a more detailed view regardless of the manual settings entered than you would see if the display went all the way to the bottom To adjust the Upper Range NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range 1
21. N ear E T EE 17 VIENT Serre A E O rrr rrr eT tt 17 ENU e E anen teased 17 AANAN Cursor Control KO ccc cece tet ea cece eto teeter ie arent teste 18 SI Z ene ee nee ene err re ee 18 Accessory Bus 19 Powering Up the Unit 19 The Menu System 20 Start Up Options Menu 22 IOWA CPSU ATION seeseeivery E A A A E OE APET 22 O areia E A E E EEA A cetatans 23 ME E aa ocean ne Der eT enn vee eee a O 23 PC Connect with PC Connect Cable Only octsscssssosssssssevissssetinssssnsetiesissneteiesiseniatesentente 24 ii dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 4 ai ay Table of Contents Table of Contents Sonar X Press Menu 25 Setup Menu Tab 44 3D Bottom Zoom 3D Sonar 3D 2D Sonar Combo Views Only een 6 rite oun SS ve on ee ne ene eee ey ee eer 45 3D Lower Range 3D Sonar 3D 2D Sonar Combo 6 Beam Sonar Views Only anana 6 nits Temp International Only suusi 45 3D History 3D Sonar 3D 2D Sonar Combo Views ONI suse 4 Units Distance with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver M NONE EEE cece ete ee AS 2D Sonar Window 3 20 Sonar Combo View Only esnan 7 Units Speed with Termp Speed or GPS Receiver sevseeescesceeceeeeetestectuetuetistieetnetnetetietntt 46 Reset View 3D Sonar 3D 2D Sonar Combo Views Only aseene 7 B a aes MEREEN NN AE EEN I E ANT T 6 Beam Sensitivity 6 Beam Sonar View Only vinccninnnntnninninintinninnnnennnnc 28 i a ene 4 a aa aaa 4 Sensitivity 2D Sonar 2D Zoom 2D Big Digits Views Only eovsec
22. PS Receiver mph Average Speed average speed reading with 6 3 P Temp Speed Accessory or GPS Receiver m Upper and Lower Depth Range Labels Battery Voltage the voltage of the Frame provides a reference for bottom and Speed if a Temp Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached the Matrix can display the speed boat s battery can be set to alarm if the Fish ID information A Range of frame styles of the boat and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled voltage falls below a certain point are available from simple to complex NOTE Entries in this view that list with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver are available if either device is connected to the Matrix Fishing System If both devices are connected then only the information from the GPS receiver will be displayed on the view dk ly M47 Man Eng _ 531338 1 A qxd What s On the Display 2D View 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 10 as yy In 2D views your Matrix Fishing System can display a variety of useful information Depth water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow Speed if a Temp Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached the Matrix can display the speed of the boat and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled Temperature water surface temperature Bait Ball Timer elapsed time with Temp Speed Accessory or GPS Receiver Distance distance traveled with Temp Spee
23. Start Up Options mE one of the following choices If you wait too long the system will default to whichever menu mode happens PC Connect Normal e Simulator amp Press e aa Arrow System Status Start Up Options Menu PC Connect use with PC Connect Cable See the following paragraphs for more information about each of these choices Normal Operation Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected In addition your Matrix Fishing System uses advanced transducer detection methods to determine if a transducer is connected If a functioning transducer is connected Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up and your Matrix Fishing System can be used on the water Exit Normal operation by powering your Matrix Fishing System off 22 M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 28 Simulator Use the Simulator to learn how to use your Matrix Fishing System before taking your boat on the water The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation providing a randomly updated display We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator since all of the menus function and affect the display the way they actually do when in Normal operation 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 your Matrix Fishing Syste
24. 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 1000 feet 3 to 330 meters International Models Only Default AUTO vend 4 7 Fresh gt Advanced Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water The Water Type menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE 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 40 dk ly ao M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 46 as yy S Alarms Menu Tab pea ean off From any view press the MENU key twice to access the Fish D Al Main Menu System The
25. ab User Mode oD To change the Temp Offset setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Temp Offset on the Setup main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Offset setting 10 0 to 10 0 degrees Default 0 Speed Calibration 20 20_ Advanced with Temp Speed Only Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once 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 main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Speed Calibration setting 20 to 20 Default 0 50 dk ly M47 Man Eng _ 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 56 d yy NMEA Output NMEA Output 4 Off Advanced NMEA Output turns the NMEA output on or off This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode The following NMEA sentences are output DPI sporeni Depth MIW Water Temperature GUL s nsasaeas Lat Lon Position GGA 0 a GPS Fix Data RMC ann Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data VIG sperrir Course Over Ground and Ground Speed ZDA onanan Time and Date When navigating
26. ar or the 3D 2D Sonar Combo Views To Reset View 1 Highlight Reset View on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to reset the view 2 6 Beam Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and is only available on the X Press Menu when you are in the 6 Beam Sonar View only 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 6 Beam Sensitivity 1 Highlight 6 Beam Sensitivity on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the 6 Beam Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 20 Default 10 aD Sonar 2D 20 J 2D Sonar 2D Zoom 2D Big Digits Views Only Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and is only available on the X Press Menu when you are in the 2D Sonar 2D Zoom 2D Big Digits Views only Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water however the display may become too cluttered When
27. cssssssseessssssssssecsssssseeeeeeses 455 kHz WeatherSense Fishing Condition Monitor purchase and plug in the WeatherSense D Operating F kHz t f accessory to your Matrix Fishing System to obtain barometric pressure readouts and trend i a a a 455 kHz to 240 ft 75 m data in real time 83 kHz to 1000 ft 330 m GRa GPS Receivers purchase and connect the GR4 GPS Receiver to your Matrix Fishing 3D Area of Coverage ooun ccssssssssssssssssccssssssssssssssesssssessees 53 10 dB i 455 kHz System to access advanced FishingGPS trackplotter and navigation capabilities builtin to 2D Area Of COVErAgE sccssssssscsssssssseessssssssseesscessssneeesseesen 60 10 dB in 83 kHz your Matrix Fishing System 16 10 dB in 455 kHz GPS Connection Cable purchase the GPS Connection Cable in order to connect a Target Separation cscccsssssccessssesseecsseeeseeeneeseseenseeeesee 21 2 Inches 63 5 mm ae handheld or other NMEA GPS compatible device that you may already own to your Power Requirement cccscccccsscssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssessssensseeee 10 20 VDC Matrix Fishing System 8Y LCD Matrik oooiscsriesnstriairecniceronaretnin reiini i 640 V x 320 H Wireless Sonar Link WSL purchase the Wireless Sonar Link WSL a to receive remote Tans a E A SHS 7W sonar signals from a SmartCast Remote Sonar Sensor RSS Radio signals from the RSS are received by the WSL and transmitted over the Accessory Bus to t
28. d Accessory or GPS Receiver Average Speed average speed reading with Temp Speed Accessory or GPS Receiver Hard Bottom Rocky Bottom Second Sonar Return when the sonar signal bounces between the bottom and the surface of the water and back again Use the appearance of the second return to determine bottom hardness Hard bottoms will show a strong second return while soft bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all Cursor available in Freeze Frame and can depth of a sonar return and bottom depth ait 2oft Cursor Depth Cursor Dialog Box indicates cursor depth directly below the cursor NOTE Entries in this view that list with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver are available if either device is the GPS receiver will be displayed on the view about the area under and adjacent to your boat including the following items be positioned in the Sonar View to provide below the cursor on the display and the depth of the bottom Structure where fish may be hiding 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 Fish ID A fish icon will be shown at the derived position of the fish Six fish icon styles will be used to indicate the primary beam in which the fish was found Leftfacing fish indicate fish off the
29. d ene ee ee eae eee ene eee eee eran eee 38 Finding the Cause of NOIS v 56 Surface Clutter Advanced ceessssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssnsssnestssessssssssssesnssssesse 39 Nose FICC VANCED eea a N 39 Matrix Fishing System Accessories 57 Max Depth Advancen uresen ee nie tannin nied erg increta 40 o Water Typ Advanced sermesusnniimeniein nnan EEE 40 Specifications 58 Alarms Menu Tab 41 Contact Humminbird 59 PENA e E A E E E 42 EAER i AAE A P E EE A A AE A E A T 42 Low Battery ART soanen eiar 43 NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list International Only are only available on products Alam Tone 13 sold outside of the US and Canada by our authorized International Distributors To obtain a list of PE T EE AE E TE ee ee eee ee ee rene AEN ail eater one Dis biter E E SE N oneoiine our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 to locate the distributor nearest you NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list with PC Connect Cable Only require the purchase of a separate accessory You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 ili iv dk Aly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 6 How Sonar Works Sonar uses sound waves to determine the presence and location of underwater objects The time measured between the transmission of the sound wave and the reception of any ref
30. e information on these views The digital readouts in the 3D 2D Sonar Combo View cannot be customized making information such as water temperature and voltage unavailable in this view 3D 2D Sonar Combo View i Upper Depth Depth Range 2D Sonar Window Lower 3D Sonar Depth Range Window d yy 6 Beam Sonar View 6 Beam Sonar View displays information from each of the six 455 kHz beams in a traditional 2D representation This view displays the raw sonar returns from each of the beams that are used to create the 3 dimensional wire frame representation of the bottom in the 3D Sonar View The 6 Beam Sonar View can be used for identifying structure on the bottom and sonar returns in the water column The 6 Beam Sonar View also provides information on sonar targets relative to the boat The far right window displays sonar targets which are to the far right of the boat and the far left window displays sonar targets which are to the far left of the boat The remaining windows display sonar targets which are successively closer to the boat The width of coverage is approximately equal to the current depth 6 Beam Sonar View Upper Depth Depth Range Boat Icon 6 Beam Sonar History Lower Depth Range The digital readouts in the 6 Beam Sonar View cannot be customized making information such as water temperature and voltage unavailable in this view dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 1
31. e tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key until the Setup tab is selected Low Battery Alarm f 13 5 Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting The battery alarm will only sound for the battery that is connected to the Matrix Fishing System The Low Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have determined For instance if you are running a trolling motor battery operated you would want to set the Low Battery Alarm to sound before the battery voltage drops too low for it to be used to start your main gasoline powered engine To change the 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 Tone Alarm Tone Emam gt 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 Setup Menu 43 44 M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 50 dk yy Units Depth
32. ed 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 you are viewing The digital readouts in the 2D Zoom View cannot be customized making information such as water temperature and voltage unavailable in this view 2D Zoom View Upper Depth Range Depth Full Range View Upper Depth Range Zoom View Full Range View Zoom Preview Box Zoomed View Lower Depth Zoom i 40 Range Level Full Range View Lower Depth Range Zoom View as yy 2D Big Digits View 2D 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 2D Big Digits View cannot be customized 2D Big Digits View Timer shows the time elapsed since Triplog Depth was last reset Distance is the distance traveled since the Temperature Triplog was last reset Voltage the battery voltage Average Speed shows the speed since the Triplog was last reset Speed dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 20 as yy Bottom Presentation As the boat moves your Matrix Fishing
33. erage as yy dk ly 3D Sonar Your Matrix Fishing System uses a six element transducer that transmits at 455 kHz and is capable of reaching depths of 240 ft 75 m Each transmitted beam is 16 degrees in width and is symmetrical The six beams are lined up next to each other to provide a total coverage of 53 degrees from side to side and 16 degrees from front to back Using multiple narrow beams together gives you a wide area of coverage for terrain interpretation and fish location without sacrificing the detail only a narrow beam can provide Your Matrix Fishing System gathers information from a continuous series of these returned signals It then interprets this information to create a detailed 3 dimensional view of the terrain passing beneath your boat as you travel across the water gt 2D Sonar Your Matrix Fishing System also has the capability of displaying traditional 2 dimensional sonar information from either a 455 kHz beam or an 83 kHz beam The 455 kHz single beam has the advantage of providing increased sonar resolution but is limited to a depth capability of 240 ft 75 m The 83 kHz single beam sonar has the advantage of providing sonar information to 1000 ft 330 m but the sonar resolution is not as great as with the 455 kHz single beam NOTE Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed wave action bottom hardness water conditions and transducer installation
34. gs that are changed frequently without having to navigate through the whole menu system Press the MENU Auto Key once to display the XPress Menu When you select a S Chart Soeed 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 lal Bottom View Jae Sree NOTE The XPress Menu choices will vary depending on which X Press Menu re sensitivity 10 T E Lower Range view is active when you press the MENU key as well as whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode Main Menu Tabs Less frequently adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu System The Main Menu system is organized under the following tab headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarms Sonar Setup Views and Accessories 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 Off 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 Alarm Tone OI 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 cay Alarms SS IG Depth
35. he Matrix Fishing System Transducer Cable Length A E a E E a a T T 20 ft 6 m PC Connect Cable Purchase the PC Connect Cable to connect the Matrix Fishing System to a PC in order to upload product software updates and new features obtained from www humminbird com This accessory requires the MSWindows compatible HumminbirdPC software downloaded from our website to your PC in order to communicate with the Matrix Fishing System Be sure to check out our website www humminbird com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Matrix Fishing System NOTE Each accessory requires a separate purchase You can visit our website www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 for additional details NMEA 0183 is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data communication Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice 57 58 dk ly M47_Man_Eng_531338 1_A qxd 12 12 2004 12 36 PM Page 64 ae Contact the Humminbird Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways By Telephone Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Central Standard Time 1 800 633 1468 By e mail typically we respond to your e mail within three business days P custserv johnsonoutdoors com oo For direct shipping our address is Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA HUMMINBIRD ah ady
36. hts the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display Bottom Black displays all pixels below the bottom contour as black regardless of signal strength This has the benefit of providing a high contrast between the bottom and other sonar returns on the display Any targets such as fish structure and thermoclines will be shown using the Structure ID method See Bottom Presentation for more information 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 31 32 dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 38 33 Sonar Menu Sonar Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select the Sonar tab P 3D Bottom Style Shaded with Grid 3D Bottom Style selects the bottom style used in the 3D Sonar View To change the 3D Bottom Style setting 1 Highlight 3D Bottom Style on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the 3D Bottom Style setting Grid Only Shaded with Grid Shaded Default Shaded with Grid Simple Complex 3D Frame Style selects the frame style used in the 3D Sonar View
37. icate the intensity of the return in addition there is a unique symbol set associated with each of the six beams for a total of 18 possible fish symbols which can be displayed The following graphic illustrates the different Fish ID symbols and shows the beams with which they are associated For instance a hollow fish facing left indicates it was detected in the far left beam and a hollow fish facing right indicates it was detected in the far right beam When Fish ID is turned off the Fishing System shows only the raw sonar returns on the display To set Fish ID 1 Highlight Fish ID on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID setting Off Symbol Only Symbol Depth Default Symbol Depth 35 as yy Fish Sensitivity 0 YF 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 set to either Symbol Only or Symbol Depth for Fish Sensitivity to affect the ability of your Matrix Fishing System to identify sonar returns as fish To change the Fish Sensitivity setting 1 Highlight Fish Sensiti
38. ick 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 55 Finding the Cause of Noise Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds and high sensitivity readings One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference Possible Source of Noise Other electronic devices The boat s engine Cavitation from the boat s propeller dk ly Isolation Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the problem goes away then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re appears To determine whether the boat s engine is the source of the noise increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise increases proportionately if noise appears when you rev the engine the problem could be the spark plugs alternator or tachometer wiring Replace the spark plugs with resistor plugs install an alternator filter or route the control head power and transducer cables away from the engine wiring Turbulence created by the propeller can cause
39. indow setting Wide Narrow Off Default Wide 37 pden don Advanced Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three horizontal depth lines The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale You can 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 26 Depth Lines Depth Lines 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 On 38 dk ly M47 Man Eng _ 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 44 as yy Surface Clutter O o Advanced Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration The lower the setting the less surface clutter will be displayed The Surface Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Surface Clutter 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 1
40. ized 2D Sonar View To Select Readouts 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode highlight Select Readouts on the Setup main menu Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure The Select Readouts submenu will appear showing a list of all Readouts Use the UP e or DOWN Cursor Control keys to select a particular Readout position then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor Control keys to change what will be displayed at that position Off Speed Temperature Triplog Voltage Water Speed WwW N 49 P a 10 0 0 0 Advanced Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat s keel Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel This menu 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 main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Offset setting 10 0 to 10 0 feet or 3 to 3 meters International Models Only Default o tence 10 0 E 10 0 Advanced Temp Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu T
41. lection can be used to determine distance from an object Analysis of the reflected signal can also be used to determine location size or composition of underwater objects Humminbird products consist of two main components the sonar unit and the transducer The sonar unit contains the transmitter and receiver as well as the user controls and LCD display The transducer is mounted beneath the water surface and converts electrical energy from the transmitter into mechanical pulses or sound waves The transducer also receives reflected sound waves and converts them back into electrical signals for display on the sonar unit The transmit and receive cycle 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 A number of variables affect the nature of information which can be derived from the sonar return Sonar signals generated at a higher frequency have the advantage of greatly increased sonar resolution although the distance depth a high frequency signal can travel is relatively short A low frequency signal can travel great distances but provides poor sonar resolution The shape of the transmitted sonar signal greatly affects the information available as well A single wide beam has a large area of coverage but poor resolution of detail A narrow beam has excellent detail but only a limited area of cov
42. les Default Meters Kilometers Units Speed with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver Units Speed 4 mph gt Units Speed selects the unit of measure for speed related readouts and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if a GPS Receiver is connected To change the Units Speed setting 1 Highlight Units Speed on the Setup main 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 oo ohos oe eae A Advanced P J 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 throughout the menu system To change the User Mode setting 1 Highlight User Mode on the Setup main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the User Mode setting Normal Advanced Default Normal Language 4 English p Language selects the display language for menus International Models Only Language International Only To change the Language setting 1 Highlight Language on the Setup main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Language setting Default English 46 dk ly M47 Ma
43. m enter Simulator automatically as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up Manually selecting Simulator from the StartUp Options menu allows you to pre configure your Matrix Fishing System for on the water operation Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use s A message will appear on the display periodically to o remind you that you are using the Simulator Exit the Simulator by powering your Matrix Fishing System off Simulator SYSTEM STATUS System Status SELF TEST PASSED Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self test S N ee The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using System Status SOFTWARE VERSION TOTAL TIME 84 s e Self Test e Accessory Test 0 0 0000000 Press VEW for Next Screen System Status Self Test Screen 23 d yy 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 GPS ONCONNECTEO NOTE The speed accessory will be detected only if the SmartCast WSL UNCONNECTED i i ee Speed connecten paddlewheel has moved since your Matrix Fishing System Temperature CONNECTED was powere d up Weather Sense UNCONNECTED
44. n Eng _ 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 52 as yy Triplog Reset with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if a GPS Receiver is connected 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 to find out how to display Triplog information on the screen To Reset Triplog 1 Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup main 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 4 WAY Cursor Control key once more To cancel Reset Triplog press the LEFT 4 WAY Cursor Control key Restore Defaults o Confirm fester ian 4No Yes Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their factory defaults Use this menu choice with caution To Restore Defaults 1 Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setup main menu 2 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 4 WAY Cursor Control key once more To cancel Restore Defaults press the LEFT 4 WAY Cursor Control key 4 Select Readouts gt Advanced 3D and 2D Sonar Views Only Select Readouts sets
45. 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 56 M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 62 as yy Matrix Fishing System Accessories Specifications Accessories customize the Matrix Fishing System to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new technology When an accessory is connected to the Matrix Fishing System 3D Depth Capability oo eccsssssseessscccecesnseeeecceceecnnnesseeceecensnsees 240 ft 75 m additional menus and readouts are added automatically to the Main Menu System Accessories available today that are supported by your Matrix Fishing System include 2D Depth Capability eeessssessssssesssseesssseesssseesssseeesssseeseeeeeeee 1000 ft 330 m Temperature Speed purchase and plug in the Temperature Speed accessory to your diia 630 m Matrix control head to get real time speed and temperature readouts as well as a valuable Triplog function Power OUDUT nascccanianiiina ecaese ere 1000 Watts RMS NOTE If an external Temperature Speed TS W or Temperature TG W accessory is connected AND a 8000 Watts Peak to Peak transducer with temperature built in is connected at the same time the TS W or TG W accessory will override the temperature which is built in to the transducer 3D Operating Frequency cscsscssssssssssccccssssssee
46. of the fish relative to the boat see Sonar Menu Tab Fish ID Use the 2D Sonar View for identifying structure and bottom hardness 2D Sonar View lait Upper Depth Depth Range ae RTS Window Temperature Triplog Sonar History Cursor a Voltage Cursor Dialog Box Sali A see Depth Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the 2D Sonar View and a cursor will be displayed on the screen The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame In addition see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll Freeze Frame is only available in the 2D Sonar View 11 as yy Real Time Sonar RTS Window A Real Time Sonar RTS Window appears on the right side of the display in the 2D Sonar View only The RTS Window always updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom structure and fish that are within the transducer beam The RTS Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return see Sonar Menu RTS Window The Narrow RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of grayscale The grayscale used matches the bottom view grayscale setting used in the sonar history wind
47. onal purchase accessories e 2D Big Digits View These information boxes can be customized to show only the information desired see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts 3D Sonar View is the default view When the VIEW key is pressed the display cycles through the available views When the EXIT key is pressed the display cycles through the available views in reverse order Any view can be hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation using the Views Menu tab 3D Sonar View NOTE When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar the view will update immediately Depth ean 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 XPress Menu it is possible to quickly alternate Temperature au Range between the two viewing methods 3D Reference NOTE If the Depth number is flashing it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom ex Frame D This usually happens if the water is too deep the transducer is out of the water the boat is moving too l fast or for any other reason that the unit can t accurately receive continuous data Triplog with SA mi Timer SN ymbols Distance S SS Ne gt Travelled B N i a 3 o 3D Sonar View and gee oe iia 3D Sonar View displays a 3 dimensional representation of the bottom Depth is always n P P back displayed in the upper left hand corner Temperature and speed are displayed if the Speed 6
48. ow i e Inverse StructurelD WhiteLine Bottom Black The depth of 25am the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale dk ly The Wide RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of a bar graph The length of the plotted return provides an indication of whether the return is weak or strong The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale The Wide RTS Window does not make use of grayscale M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 18 2D Zoom View 2D 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 Digital depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner In 2D 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 zoomed 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 display
49. ps the information on the display longer but the To adjust the Zoom Level bottom and fish details become compressed and may be difficult to interpret Regardless of 1 Highlight Zoom Level on the Sonar X Press Menu the Chart Speed setting the RTS Window will update at the maximum rate possible for the he LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Ik h he Zoom Level setti depth conditions Adjust Chart Speed to your personal preference eee eal peti E for the 2D Zoom View 2x 4x 6x 8x Default 2x To adjust the Chart Speed NOTE The Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom and cannot be moved by the user 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 Ultra Fastest Default 8 Swi po somar 20 2o Smee gt _ 20 Sonar 2D Zoom 2D Big Digits Views Only PS Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display and is only available on the X Press Menu when you are in the 2D Sonar 2D Zoom or 2D Big Digits Views 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 highlig
50. s will ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved VIEW Key The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles through all views available Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements see Views Menu Tab MENU Ke The MENU key is used to access the menu system Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start Up Options menu as yy X Press 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 Setup Views and Accessories tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cur
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52. sor 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 _4 WAY Cursor Control Ke The 4 WAY Cursor Control key has multiple functions depending on the situation e Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list e Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting e Press any arrow key to activate Freeze Frame while in the 2D Sonar View and then use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to position the cursor on the display e Press any arrow key to change the perspective in the 3D Sonar View Subsequent presses of the 4 WAY Cursor Control key rotate and tilt the 3D representation NOTE Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required The EXIT key has multiple functions depending on the situation e Ifan alarm is sounding pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm e Ifa menu tab is selected pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return to the view e If a menu is active pressing EXIT will return to the previous level in the menu system Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order If Freeze Frame is active pressing EXIT will return to a scrolling display dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 24 cr J HUMMINBIRD m4 x fishing system D AN eg Matrix 47 3D Title Screen Accessory Bus Use the
53. 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 M47 Man Eng _ 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 35 PM Page 22 Key Functions Your Matrix Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy to use keys that work with various on screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience POWER LIGHT Key The POWER LIGHT key is used to turn the Matrix Fishing System on and off and also to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display Press the POWER LIGHT key to turn the unit on The Title screen is then displayed until the Fishing System begins sonar operation 5 Your Fishing System will start up with the backlight on and will automatically turn it off to conserve power To turn the backlight on for night fishing or to adjust the display contrast press the POWER LIGHT key to access the Light and Contrast menu Use the 4 WAY Cursor key to select Light or Contrast and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings Press EXIT to exit the Light and Contrast menu oS 10 Press and hold the POWER LIGHT key for 3 seconds to turn the unit off A message will appear telling you how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs Your Fishing System should always be turned off using the POWER LIGHT key Thi
54. t Least_ 3D Sonar 3D 2D Sonar Combo Views Only 3D History determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display and consequently the amount of history shown and is only available on the X Press Menu when you are in the 3D Sonar or the 3D 2D Sonar Combo Views A faster speed shows less history 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 becomes compressed and may be difficult to interpret Adjust 3D History to your personal preference To adjust the 3D History 1 Highlight 3D History on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the 3D History setting Most 2 9 Least Default 6 2D Sonar Window q Medium gt 3D 2D Sonar Combo View Only 2D Sonar Window sets the width of the 2 dimensional Sonar Window and is only available on the X Press Menu when you are in the 3D 2D Sonar Combo View To adjust the 2D Sonar Window 1 Highlight 2D Sonar Window on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the width of the 2D Sonar Window Wide Medium Narrow Default Medium mete gt 3D Sonar 3D 2D Sonar Combo Views Only Reset View resets the orientation 3D Bottom Zoom and 3D Lower Range and is only available on the XPress Menu when you are in the 3D Son
55. the following NMEA sentences are also output APB ataderedes Autopilot Sentence B BWR io neisees Bearing and Distance to Waypoint RMB utcenaes Recommended Minimum Navigation Info To turn NMEA Output on or off 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight NMEA Output on the Setup main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the NMEA Output to On or Off On Off Default Off 51 o x a tel views op Visible Visible Visible Visible Visible 6 Beam Sonar View Visible Self Test Hidden Accessory Test Hidden Views Menu To Change the View Status of Any View Views Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key until the Views tab is selected This menu tab allows you to set the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation The view will be removed from the view rotation if it is set to Hidden and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is set to Visible The following views are available e 2D Sonar View e 2D Zoom View e 2D Big Digits View e 3D Sonar View 3D 2D Sonar Combo View e 6 Beam Sonar View e Self Test e Accessory Test 1 Highlight the View main menu tab 2 Use the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to select a View 3 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the status of the view from Hidden to
56. tion Guide that also comes with it for specific confirmation details making sure that e the power cable is properly connected to the Matrix control head e the power cable is wired correctly with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground e the fuse is operational e 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 Matrix Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached D A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly started Matrix Fishing System to go into Normal operating mode automatically If when you power up your unit 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 e Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your Matrix Fishing System check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to your unit Reconnect if necessary and power up the unit again to see if this fixes the problem e Replace the non functioning transducer with a known good transducer if available and power up the control head again e Check the transducer cable Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded 54 dk ly M4
57. ttom Zoom to increase the detail of the bottom on the display To adjust the 3D Bottom Zoom 1 Highlight 3D Bottom Zoom on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the 3D Bottom Zoom setting Off 1 5x 2x 2 5x 3x Default Off Auto E 24 3D Sonar 3D 2D Sonar Combo 6 Beam Sonar Views Only 3D Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed and is only available on the X Press Menu when you are in the 3D Sonar 3D 2D Sonar Combo or the 6 Beam Sonar View 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 a 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 o to 30 foot range allowing you to see a more detailed view than you would see if the display went all the way to the bottom To adjust the 3D Lower Range 1 Highlight 3D Lower Range on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting AUTO 10 to 240 feet 3 to 75 meters International Models Only Default AUTO 26 dk ly M47 Man Eng 531338 1 A qxd 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 32 as yy Mos
58. vity 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 Fish ID 3D Reference q Bottom gt Fish ID 3D Reference selects the reference line style used in the 3D Sonar View Up draws a line from the fish icon to the surface plane Down draws a line from the fish icon to the bottom contour and Both draws both lines To change the Fish ID 3D Reference setting 1 Highlight 3D Fish ID Reference Line on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID 3D Reference setting Surface Both Bottom Default Bottom 36 dk ly 12 13 2004 12 36 PM Page 42 as yy M47 Man Eng _ 531338 1 A qxd Real Time Sonar RTS Window ATS Window AOU TUNG SUUN OA ee o o a Al Narrow P RTS Window sets the RTS Window to either Wide or Narrow or turns it off in the 3D or 2D Sonar Views 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 355143 RTS Window Narrow 73AT RTS Window Wide RTS Window Off 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 W

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